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James B. Eldridge Senator

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James B. Eldridge

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State House
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Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-1120
Fax: 617-722-1089
Email: James.Eldridge@masenate.gov
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Marlborough , MA 01752
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Bill Docket Bill Title
S.12 SD00692 By Ms. Cynthia Creem, petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 00012) of Cynthia Creem, Marty Walz, James Eldridge and Linda Dorcena Forry for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.15 SD01407 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 15) of Brian Joyce, Robert Hedlund, Patricia Jehlen and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide for the abolition of the Governor's Council. The Judiciary.
S.18 SD01451 By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 18) of Stanley Rosenberg, James Eldridge, Jay Kaufman and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to allow for a graduated income tax. Revenue.
S.27 SD00199 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 27) of Gale D. Candaras, James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost and Benjamin Swan for legislation to encourage low-income savings and economic opportunity [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.28 SD00202 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 28) of Welch, Swan, Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality in early education and care by family child care providers [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.29 SD00206 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Swan, Speliotis, Sciortino and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for direct care human service workers [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
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.32 SD01835 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 32) of Timilty, Swan, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.34 SD00745 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Walz, Spilka, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to bring child support home [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.45 SD00802 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Timilty, Spilka, Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a task force relative to the Commonwealth's direct care workforce [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.46 SD01755 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 46) of Story, Spilka, Sciortino and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
H.46 HD00365 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00046) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to spouses under the definition of family members serving as paid caregivers. Joint Committee on 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.51 HD00723 By Mr. James J. Dwyer of Woburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00051) of David B. Sullivan and others for legislation to include persons with disabilities under the Health Disparities Council. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.51 SD01410 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of Eldridge, Jehlen and Joyce for legislation relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons [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.57 HD00826 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 57) of Kay Khan and others relative to the disclosure of certain information by the Disabled Persons Protection Commission. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.62 HD00925 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 62) of Kay Khan, James B. Eldridge and George Ross relative to the authority of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.66 SD01292 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Karen E. Spilka, Paul J. Donato, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation regarding families and children engaged in services [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.67 SD00612 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Timilty, Moore, Ferrante and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect disabled persons from financial exploitation [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
H.74 HD00562 By Mr. Byron Rushing of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00074) of Byron Rushing and others relative to ensuring equal access to programs, projects or activity for the provision of services, financial aid or other benefits services for all residents of the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.78 HD00352 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00078) of David B. Sullivan and others relative to the definition of mandated reports. Joint Committee on 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.88 HD00607 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 00088) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others providing for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to creating and expanding access to opportunity in low-opportunity communities. Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.105 SD00192 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Swan, Spiliotis, Smizik and other members of the General Court to reduce unwanted communication from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.108 SD01230 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 108) of Eldridge, DiDomenico, Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to behavior analysts [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.
S.134 SD00737 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 134) of Karen E. Spilka, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to form a commission on for-profit schools [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
H.149 HD00370 By Mr. John V Fernandes of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00149) of James Eldridge and others relative to an alternate MCAS completion plan for students with certain 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.152 HD00108 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00152) of Katherine Clark and others relative to the calculation of foundation budgets for school districts. 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.
H.159 HD00423 For legislation to promote the successful transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary education, employment and independent living
H.160 HD00133 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00160) of Carlo Basile and others relative to the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Joint Committee on Education.
S.163 SD01770 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 163) of Knapik, Eldridge and Moore for legislation to promote economic development in Gateway Towns [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
S.165 SD00627 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of Eldridge, Spiliotis and Pacheco for legislation relative to plant relocation [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
H.168 HD00421 By Mr. Theodore C. Speliotis of Danvers, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00168) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to provide equal opportunity for special education. 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.183 SD01635 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 183) of Fox, Bastien, Smith and other members of the General Court for legislation to design civics as a high school graduation requirement [Joint Committee on Education].
S.185 SD00981 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 185) of Spilka, Malia, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent students from dropping out of school [Joint Committee on Education].
S.188 SD01399 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Flanagan, Welch, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to third grade reading proficiency [Joint Committee on Education].
S.189 SD01412 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 189) of Dwyer, Eldridge, Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Chapter 70 equalization fund [Joint Committee on Education].
S.190 SD01869 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 190) of Walz, Story, Smizik and other members of the General Court for legislation realtive to healthy youth [Joint Committee on Education].
H.193 HD00961 By Mr. Sean Garballey of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00193) of Joseph F. Wagner and others relative to the reimbursement of local costs of special elections. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
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.196 SD00120 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 196) of Eldridge, Basile, Coppinger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education [Joint Committee on Education].
H.196 HD00559 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00196) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to ensuring secure voting equipment. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
S.197 SD00892 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Provost, Eldridge and DiDomenico for legislation relative to an English language learner's program in the public schools [Joint Committee on Education].
S.205 SD01022 By Mr. Finegold, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 205) of Devers, DiDomenico, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools [Joint Committee on Education].
S.215 SD01453 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 215) of Thomas M. McGee, Martha M. Walz, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the after school and out of school time coordinating council. Education.
S.216 SD01515 By Mr. McGee, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 216) of Story, Spilka, Sciortino and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality physical education [Joint Committee on 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.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].
H.225 HD00952 By Mr. Sean Garballey of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00225) of Benjamin Swan and others protecting lakes and ponds by establishing an invasive aquatic plant management fund. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.226 HD00973 By Mr. Sean Garballey of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00226) of Cleon H. Turner and others prohibiting additional incineration of solid waste materials. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.231 SD00367 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 231) of Walsh, Eldridge, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a charter school working group [Joint Committee on Education].
S.233 SD00599 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 233) of Finegold, Walsh, Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the special education circuit breaker [Joint Committee on Education].
S.236 SD01281 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 236) of Swan, Moore, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial literacy in schools [Joint Committee on Education].
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.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.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.274 HD00994 By Mr. Paul Brodeur of Melrose, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00274) of Mark Cusack and others relative to providing health insurance coverage for vision screening for children. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
S.278 SD01255 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 278) of Peisch, Montigny, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to assist families care for elders [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.295 SD00744 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Eldridge and Chang-Diaz for legislation to repeal the sunset clause for the preparation of certain ballots in Boston [Local Approval Received] [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.296 SD01730 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Forry, Khan, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.297 SD01823 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Eldridge and Chang-Diaz for legislation relative to the central registry of voters [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.298 SD01496 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Toomey, Smizik, Sciortino and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish online voter registration [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.301 SD01352 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Fox, Khan, Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish election day registration [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.302 SD00039 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 302) of Fox, Forry, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pre-registration of voters [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.313 SD01836 By Mr. Petruccelli, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joyce, Forry, Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish risk-based audits of election results [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
H.322 HD00176 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00322) of David B. Sullivan and James Eldridge for legislation to further regulate the payments by health care carries. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.324 HD00780 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00324) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others for legislation to provide hearing aid coverage for persons with profound hearing loss.. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
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.343 SD00725 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 343) of Forry, Sciortino, Rushing and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote healthy communities and the environment [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
H.344 HD00178 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00344) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to include dental benefits in Commonwealth Care plans. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.345 HD00196 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00345) of Brian Ashe and others for legislation to establish a division of health insurance under the supervision and control of the commissioner of health insurance. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
S.346 SD00004 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Hecht, Provost, Peisch and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the additional incineration of solid waste [Joint Committee on 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.381 SD00750 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of Sannicandro, Eldridge, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation regarding the public use of the commonwealth's aqueducts [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.386 SD00655 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 386) of Eldridge, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a water resources conservation act [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.397 SD01411 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Naughton, Ashe, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation for a healthy Massachusetts: safer alternatives to toxic chemicals [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.401 SD00122 By Mr. Baddour, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 401) of Devers, Finegold, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers from unsolicited loans [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
S.406 SD00340 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Hart, Walz, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to life-saving colorectal cancer screenings [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
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.
S.413 SD01543 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 413) of Clark, Provost, Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
S.414 SD01577 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Story, Provost, Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in insurance policies [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
S.415 SD00797 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 415) of Eldridge, Cabral, Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education health care costs [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
S.427 SD00975 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 427) of McGee, Eldridge and Jehlen for legislation to provide greater fairness in insurance policies [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
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.
S.461 SD00754 For legislation to further regulate insurance underwriting and motor vehicle liability ratings
S.467 SD00586 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 467) of Swan, Andrews, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health and cancer recovery [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
S.484 SD00193 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 484) of Swan, Provost, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a primary care development fund [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
H.491 HD00561 By Mr. Byron Rushing of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00491) of Russell Holmes and others relative to the enforcement of certain civil rights laws. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.492 SD01502 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Spilka, Montigny, Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the children's medical security program and simplifying the administration process [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
H.492 HD00612 By Mr. Byron Rushing of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00492) of Denise Provost and others relative to the reform of laws implicating certain private consensual intimate conduct between adults. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
S.504 SD00104 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 504) of Fargo, Eldridge and Flanagan for legislation to provide equitable access to behavorial health for MassHealth consumers [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.506 SD00117 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 506) of Eldridge and Flanagan for legislation to require MassHealth behavioral health care carve out contracts to be subject to the freedom of information statute [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
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.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].
S.511 SD01429 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 511) of Walz, Walsh, Turner and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage preventive care [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.
S.519 SD01381 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Spilka, Cabral, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health care affordability [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
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.
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.532 SD01681 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 532) of Scibak, Linsky, Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eligibility for coverage [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
H.538 HD00760 By Ms. Denise Provost of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00538) of Patricia Jehlen and others relative to further regulating certain individuals applying for or receiving unemployment benefits . Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.540 SD01784 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 540) of Richard T. Moore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide coverage for tobacco use cessation under Commonwealth Care. Health Care Financing.
S.541 SD01840 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 541) of Eldridge, Downing, Alicea and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening the DoN Program [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
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. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.543 SD00915 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 543) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael O. Moore, Cory Atkins, Sal DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Health Care Financing.
S.552 SD01289 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 552) of Eldridge, Dykema and Spilka for legislation regarding the all-payer claims database [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.565 SD00190 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 565) of Swan, Spilka, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote higher education among employees of human services provider organizations [Joint Committee on Higher Education].
S.566 SD01403 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 566) of Provost, Petruccelli, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equal access to higher education and generating revenue for the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Higher Education].
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.577 SD01276 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 577) of Provost, Flanagan, DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to preclude contractors from retaining rebates that would undermine the integrity of the public procurement process [Joint Committee on Higher Education].
H.579 HD00507 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 579) of Cleon H. Turner, William "Smitty" Pignatelli and James B. Eldridge relative to the maintenance of private roads, beaches and amenities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.586 SD00730 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of Fox, Forry, Henriquez and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to housing rights for victims of domestic violence [Joint Committee on Housing].
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.598 HD00746 By Mr. Stephen Kulik of Worthington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00598) of Sal DiDomenico and others for legislation to establish a health care outreach and education unit within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.612 HD00738 By Ms. Denise Provost of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00612) of Kay Khan and others that medical equipment be accessible to disabled persons. Joint Committee on 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.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].
H.631 HD00509 By Mr. Cleon H. Turner of Dennis, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00631) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the medical security plan for children to include biologically-based disorders with unlimited mental health visits. Joint Committee on Public Health.
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.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.666 SD00203 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Swan, Puppolo, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a law student repayment assistance program [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.673 SD01499 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Walz, Story, Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish mandatory foreclosure mediation with judicial review [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.676 SD01546 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 676) of Eldridge, Provost, Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to require judicial foreclosure [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.685 HD00203 By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00685) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to the retirement savings of correctional officers. Joint Committee on Public Service.
S.686 SD01796 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 686) of Finegold, Eldridge, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide protection from child enticement [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.687 SD00368 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 687) of Sánchez, Sciortino, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special juveniles [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.710 HD00554 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 710) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others that certain certified school nurses be included in the definition of "teacher" under the public employees retirement law. Public Service.
S.731 SD01029 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 731) of Eldridge, Chang-Diaz and Creem for legislation to manage the probation department [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.757 SD01819 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of Forry, Khan, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to school zones [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.758 SD01839 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 758) of Forry, Khan, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to drug mandatory minimum sentences [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.759 SD00793 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 759) of Eldridge and DiDomenico for legislation relative to the proximity of storage facilites utilized in possession of land or tenement cases [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.764 SD00536 By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Benjamin B. Downing, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equal rights of transgendered individuals. The Judiciary.
H.765 HD00474 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 765) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to sustain community preservation. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.766 HD00519 By Mr. Stephen Kulik of Worthington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00766) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to provide for an income tax credit for the rehabilitation of residential historic properties. Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.777 HD00705 By Ms. Elizabeth A. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00777) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the taxation of public land used for commercial purposes. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.778 SD00101 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 778) of Flanagan, Eldridge and Benson for legislation to prevent intimidation in all courts of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.786 SD00335 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Story, Nangle, Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent farm animal cruelty [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
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.790 SD01651 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 790) of Walsh, Spiliotis, Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency of public charities [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.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.833 SD01725 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 833) of Welch, Scibak, Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the modernization of optometric patient care [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.869 SD01671 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 869) of Cantwell, Provost, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the Commonwealth's residents from identity theft [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.875 HD00840 By Mr. Carl M. Sciortino of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00875) of Carl M. Sciortino and others for legislation to promote economic development through renewable energy production. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.876 HD00874 By Mr. Carl M. Sciortino of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00876) of Carl M. Sciortino and others relative to utility pole replacement. Joint Committee on 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.879 HD00989 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 879) of Frank I. Smizik and others establishing the cost saving oil heat and propane energy efficiency program. 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.891 HD00951 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 891) of Sarah K. Peake, Anne M. Gobi and others providing for the appointment of a poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
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].
S.911 SD00947 By Mr. Welch, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 911) of Eldridge and Welch for legislation relative to the composition of the parole board [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.915 SD01367 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 915) of Eldridge and Clark for legislation relative to workers' compensation insurance [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.919 SD00680 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 919) of DiDomenico, Ferrante, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to require recordkeeping at public construction worksites in order to protect first responders [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.921 SD01547 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Moore, Fargo, Knapik 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 [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
H.923 HD00642 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 923) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to restrict the use of certain signs on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Transportation.
S.930 SD00189 By Ms. Jehlen , a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 930) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Susan C. Fargo, Marty Walz, Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish paid sick days. [Labor and Workforce Development].
H.934 HD00986 By Mr. William "Smitty" Pignatelli of Lenox, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00934) of James Eldridge and others incorporating first aid training under the education program for drivers of motor vehicles. Joint Committee on Transportation.
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].
S.946 SD00472 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 946) of Marc R. Pacheco and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a Commonwealth citizen service initiative. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.950 SD00532 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 950) of Eldridge and Pacheco for legislation relative to consumers and workers [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.951 SD00924 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of Fox, Brady, Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the Commonwealth's economic recovery with a strong minimum wage [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
H.970 HD00836 By Mr. Carl M. Sciortino of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00970) of Carl M. Sciortino and others relative to veterans' benefits equity for persons discharged from the military based on certain consensual conduct. Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.975 HD01032 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00975) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to providing for the public disclosure of quality indicators for the developmentally disabled. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.981 SD00095 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Flanagan, Khan, DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the Department of Mental Health to establish teen drop in centers [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
H.982 HD01863 By Mr. James J. O'Day of West Boylston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00982) of Thomas Kennedy and others relative to job opportunities for people with disabilities. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.982 SD00132 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Eldridge and Flanagan for legislation relative to behavioral health emergency services [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
S.983 SD00133 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 983) of Eldridge and Flanagan for legislation relative to MassHealth substance abuse services [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
S.984 SD00425 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 984) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Dennis A. Rosa, James B. Eldridge, Susan C. Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to proportional payments of the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
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.988 HD01891 By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to improve economic opportunities for low and moderate income households and other residents. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.990 SD00374 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 990) of Steven A. Tolman, James B. Eldridge, Patricia S. Jehlen, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to children's mental health clinicians [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.
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.1030 SD00146 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1030) of Golden, Fargo, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow municipalities to invest in credit unions [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1033 SD01729 For legislation to further regulate municipal animal control
H.1038 HD01820 By Mr. Stephen L. DiNatale of Fitchburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01038) of James Eldridge and Stephen L. DiNatale for legislation to increase funding for hydroelectric facilities. Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
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].
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. James J. O'Day of West Boylston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01063) of Michael Moore and others relative to age appropriate sexual health education. Joint Committee on Education.
H.1065 HD01243 By Mr. Jeffrey Sánchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01065) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to an English language learner's program in the public schools. Joint Committee on Education.
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].
S.1079 SD00913 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME], a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of [PETITIONERS LIST] for legislation relative to adult dental restoration. Public Health.
S.1087 SD00696 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1087) of Montigny, Eldridge, Fox and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve health care access [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1091 SD00974 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1091) of Susan C. Fargo, Jeffrey Sánchez, Martha Walz, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1097 HD01515 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1097) of Kay Khan and others relative to personal care or managerial services contracts for families caring for elderly relatives. Elder Affairs.
S.1098 SD01683 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of deMacedo, Eldridge, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to adopt the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1099 HD01796 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to Department of Elder Affairs prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Elder Affairs.
S.1100 SD00096 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1100) of Eldridge and Flanagan for legislation relative to environmentally preferable cleaning supplies [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1102 SD00499 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1102) of Eldridge and Flanagan for legislation to promote healthy behaviors [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1103 HD01749 By Mr. Thomas J. Calter of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01103) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation relative to voting equipment. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
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.1106 HD01038 By Ms. Gloria L. Fox of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01106) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to establish election day voter registration. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
S.1108 SD01660 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1108) of Wolf, Timilty, Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase routine screening for HIV [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1120 HD01583 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01120) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to address changes for registered voters in the central registry of voters by the Secretary of State . Joint Committee on Election Laws.
H.1124 HD01568 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1124) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to protect from net loss public lands or easements taken or acquired for natural resource. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1125 SD00017 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1125) of Dykema, Eldridge, DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy schools [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.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.1141 HD01955 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1141) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to protecting farm viability. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.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].
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].
H.1157 HD01845 Relative to environmental and health impact reports
S.1158 SD01122 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Eldridge, Rosenberg and Pacheco for legislation to establish a board of registration in naturopathy [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1159 HD01198 By Mr. Frank I. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01159) of Patricia Jehlen and others relative to the use of disposable carryout bags in certain stores.. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1161 SD00678 By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1161) of Hill, Creem, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the medical use of marijuana by patients approved by physicians and certified by the department of public health [Joint Committee on Public Health].
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.1172 HD01564 By Ms. Ruth B. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01172) of Gailanne Cariddi and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.1173 HD01567 By Ms. Ruth B. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01173) of Denise Andrews and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.1174 HD01628 By Ms. Ruth B. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01174) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the effect of certain behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
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.1186 HD01108 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01186) of Gale Candaras and others relative to the use of credit information of applicants or insured persons in the establishment of insurance rates. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
S.1187 SD00296 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1187) of Story, Downing, Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to include call/volunteer firefighters on the fire service commission [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1188 SD00297 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1188) of Stephen M. Brewer, Michael R. Knapik, Benjamin D. Downing, Ellen Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to include call/volunteer firefighters on the massachusetts fire training council [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1191 HD01592 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01191) of Karen Spilka and others relative to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
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.1194 SD01449 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1194) of Spilka, Donnelly, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Commonwealth Fusion Center and other intelligence data centers [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.1210 SD00102 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1210) of DiNatale, Eldridge, Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent fires in certain buildings [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].
S.1218 SD01548 By Mr. McGee, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1218) of Reinstein, Provost, Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety in the transportation of students [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.
H.1229 HD01699 By Ms. Elizabeth A. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01229) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to the rates charged by Medicaid managed organizations for behavioral health emergency services. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.1230 HD01156 By Ms. Sarah K. Peake of Provincetown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01230) of James Eldridge and others for legislation to require ambulatory surgicenters and clinical laboratories to serve MassHealth enrollees. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
S.1233 SD00147 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1233) of Ross, Flanagan, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Correctional Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1264 SD00286 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1264) of Eldridge and Brewer for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of firefighters and other emergency personnel [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1278 HD01663 By Ms. Ruth B. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01278) of Kay Khan and others relative to the identification and treatment of the mentally ill in prisons. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
S.1287 SD00143 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1287) of McGee, Eldridge, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the annual allowance for widows and widowers of certain public employees [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1290 SD00365 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1290) of Lewis, Eldridge, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health reimbursement accounts [Joint Committee on Public Service].
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.1373 HD01220 By Mr. David B. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01373) of James Eldridge and others relative to removing fees for noncriminal hearings of violations of certain motor vehicle laws. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1377 HD01890 By Mr. Benjamin Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01377) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to prohibit tethering, leashing or the use of certain other restraints of prisoners participating in work release programs. 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.1393 HD01899 By Ms. Linda Dorcena Forry of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01393) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to establish a "right to know" policy for certain temporary employees. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1398 HD01620 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01398) of Steven M. Walsh and others for legislation to require employers to grant a minimum number of paid sick leave days for all employees. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1416 SD01012 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1416) of Provost, Wolf, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in our communities [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1417 HD01646 By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1417) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the coordination of mental health care for children. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.1419 SD00804 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1419) of Khan, Eldridge, Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate telecommunications tax exemptions [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1420 SD01033 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1420) of Honan, Eldridge and Creem for legislation to improve the earned income tax credit for working families [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1421 HD01668 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1421) of Kay Khan, John P. Fresolo and others relative to juvenile mental health and substance abuse. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
H.1424 HD01688 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1424) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to establish a working group (including members of the General Court) relative to mental illness. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
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.
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].
H.1428 HD01743 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1428) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to providing for equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.1428 SD00880 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1428) of Provost, Eldridge, Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an early educator earned income tax credit [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1430 HD01297 By Ms. Denise Provost of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01430) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to the rights of persons receiving services from program or facilities of the Department of Mental Health. Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
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.1456 SD01021 By Mr. Finegold, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1456) of Eldridge, Atkins, Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for a tax credit to promote the employment of individuals with mental illness or disabilities [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.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.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.1486 SD01601 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Stanley, Knapik, Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Preservation of Historic Buildings Trust Fund [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].
H.1497 HD01189 By Mr. Stephen Kulik of Worthington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01497) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to regulate the license, transfer, use, or sale of prescriber-identifiable data only for commercial purposes by pharmacies. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.1498 HD01809 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1498) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation establishing a fund to be known as the prevention and cost control trust fund. Public Health.
H.1500 HD01160 Relative to the health care of minors
H.1503 HD01732 By Ms. Elizabeth A. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01503) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to providing access to patient protection services for all residents. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.1517 HD01730 By Messrs. Sánchez of Boston and Rushing, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Jeffrey Sánchez, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Public Health.
S.1517 SD00415 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Moore, Walsh, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow single family homeowners to deduct their municipal water, sewer and trash fees from their state income tax [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1518 HD01745 By Messrs. Sánchez of Boston and Rushing, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1518) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others for legislation to establish community based grant programs to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Public Health.
S.1518 SD00589 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1518) of Eldridge and Spilka for legislation to create property tax credits for individuals with disabilities [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1520 SD00604 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1520) of Walsh, Eldridge, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote reusable energy use in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1522 SD00826 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1522) of Khan, Kennedy, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen working families by increasing tax exemptions and dependent care tax credits [Joint Committee on Revenue].
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.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.
H.1530 HD01700 By Mr. Carl M. Sciortino of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01530) of Carl M. Sciortino and others relative to providing for a presumptive eligibility program for MassHealth applicants. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.1537 HD01921 By Mr. Benjamin Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01537) of James Eldridge and Benjamin Swan relative to funeral home expenses. Joint Committee on Public Health.
S.1541 SD01178 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Swan, Moore, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to property tax exemption for persons over the age of seventy [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1546 HD01133 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01546) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to the removal or transportaton of trash. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.1550 HD01570 By Ms. Ruth B. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01550) of Gale Candaras and others for legislation to further enforce the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in state owned buildings. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1568 SD01480 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Cabral, Eldridge, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to create equitable job access [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1570 SD01013 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1570) of Eldridge and Creem for legislation relative to disclosure of job recommendations [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1572 SD00134 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1572) of Kenneth Donnelly, John Keenan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Kathi-Anne Reinstein and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the quality of security services on state property [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
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.1624 SD00945 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1624) of Moore, Montigny, Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for accountability and transparency in the finances of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1650 SD00045 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1650) of Wolf, Walz, Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the bottle bill [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.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.1653 SD00099 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1653) of Forry, Provost, Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable housing energy efficiency [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].
H.1671 HD01550 By Mr. Steven M. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01671) of Martin J. Walsh and others for legislation to authorize early childcare providers to participate in collective bargaining with the department of early education and care.. Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.1675 HD01857 By Mr. Stephen R. Canessa of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01675) of Shaunna O'Connell and others for legislation to provide a tax credit for expenditures on energy efficient technologies. Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.1677 HD01726 By Mr. Thomas P. Conroy of Wayland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01677) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to real estate tax deferral and recovery agreements. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.1692 SD00418 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1692) of Kennedy, Eldridge, Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a cell phone users bill of rights [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
H.1695 HD01085 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1695) of Jay R. Kaufman, Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to promote sales tax fairness for small businesses. Revenue.
H.1702 HD01103 By Mr. David Paul Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01702) of Thomas P. Conroy and others for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. 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.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.
S.1740 SD00103 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1740) of Flanagan, Eldridge, Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Transportation].
H.1743 HD01079 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01743) of Denise Andrews and others relative to fees for the use of State House facilities. Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.1751 SD00186 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1751) of Kennedy, Eldridge and Jehlen for legislation to require the posting of certain street signs. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.1762 HD01240 By Mr. Sean Garballey of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01762) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1774 HD01692 By Mr. Carl M. Sciortino of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01774) of Paul Schmid and others relative to energy efficiency programs and green jobs. 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.1777 HD01226 By Mr. David B. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01777) of James Eldridge and David B. Sullivan relative to liquefied natural gas terminal or ancillary facility licensing requirements. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1778 SD00899 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1778) of Moore, Rodrigues, Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation concerning the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses [Joint Committee on Transportation].
H.1810 HD01339 By Mr. Benjamin Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01810) of James Eldridge and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue distinctive motor vehicle plates indicating support for violence prevention education. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.1820 HD01208 By Mr. David B. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01820) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to protect graves of veterans. Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.1841 SD00082 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1841) of Wolf, Welch, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
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].
H.1858 HD02958 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to promote asset development in transitional assistance programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1858 SD01152 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1858) of Pacheco, Chang-Diaz, Candaras and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of prescriber-identifiable data for marketing purposes [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
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, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1863) of Story, Spilka, Smizik and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify parental rights for unpaid leave [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
H.1865 HD02990 By Ms. Provost of Somerville and Senator Ms. Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of Story and others for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities within civil rights protections and nondiscrimination protections and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the status of individuals and families with disabilities Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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.
H.1870 HD02893 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1870) of Walsh and others for legislation to require that rebates on retail sales be made at the time of such purchases Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.1954 HD02832 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Sciortino and others for legislation to establish a pilot grant program relative to "mobile students", so-called Joint Committee on Education.
H.1979 HD02003 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1979) of Peake and others for legislation to authorize persons to pre-register to vote prior to their eighteenth birthday Joint Committee on 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 Turner and others relative to the use of coal ash as a solid waste Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2017 HD02979 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2017) of Turner and others for the establishment of product stewardship programs to provide free of charge recycling when products are sold or discarded Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2021 HD02992 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2021) of Story and others that the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health develop health risk assessment guidelines of proposed school construction sites Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2024 HD02254 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2024) of Walsh and others for legislation to create a special task force to study interim and longer-term actions necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2065 HD02754 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to health insurance policies requirements to provide coverage for the treatment of children with cleft lips and palates. Financial Services.
H.2082 HD02573 By Mr. Fallon of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2082) of Christopher G. Fallon and others for legislation to regulate claims for services of patients in nursing and long-term care facilities. Health Care Financing.
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.
S.2124 SD02160 By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 and Senate Rule 20) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Richard T. Moore, Kenneth J. Donnelly, John Hart, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reduction of property tax liability for veterans. Revenue.
H.2185 HD02722 By Ms. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2185) of Eldridge and Harrington relative to the sittings of the Middlesex County Probate Court Joint Committee on 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.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.2291 HD02988 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2291) of Walsh and others for legislation to increase the minimum wage Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2294 HD02991 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2294) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to the pooling of tips for certain service employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2317 HD02445 By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2317) of Cory Atkins, Jennifer E. Benson and James B. Eldridge relative to the investment of certain funds for the Water Supply District of Acton. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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.2368 HD02068 Relative to certified professional midwives
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.2540 HD02737 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2540) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for the establishment of a standing commission (including members of the General Court) to review and evaluate all tax expenditures. Revenue.
H.2553 HD02261 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2553) of Khan and others relative to the taxation of certain income 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.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.2627 HD02539 By Representatives Gobi of Spencer and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2627) of Anne M. Gobi, Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to provide for the appointment of a poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cutural Development.
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.2704 HD03243 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2704) of Stanley and others relative to the solicitation of charitable donations for profit Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2717 HD03451 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2717) of Story and others for legislation to establish regional school safety councils Joint Committee on Education.
H.2718 HD03143 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2718) of Provost and others relative to the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Joint Committee on Education.
H.2722 HD03440 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2722) of Sciortino and others relative to the enrollment of students in charter schools Joint Committee on Education.
H.2761 HD03128 By Ms. Forry of Boston and Senator Mr. Baddour, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2761) of Reinstein and others relative to protecting consumers from unsolicited loans Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.2780 HD03140 By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2780) of Fox and Eldridge relative to preventing unnecessary medical debt through hospital and affiliate charity care policies Joint Committee on 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.2875 HD01382 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2875) of Wolf and others for legislation to further regulate the method of calculating the period of time for employees in filing certain complaints with the Attorney General under the labor relations laws of the Commonwealth Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2901 HD01355 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of Spilka and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the health and safety of electric and magnetic fields from transmission lines Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2908 HD03288 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2908) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a commission to modernize HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Public Health.
H.2992 HD03049 By Ms. Forry of Boston and Senator Mr. DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2992) of Provost and others relative to creating an earned income tax credit for certain child care workers Joint Committee on Revenue.
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.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.3017 HD03106 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3017) of Eldridge and others relative to the motion picture tax credit Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.3031 HD03036 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3031) of Provost and others relative to public access to the financial statements of candidates for public office and the maintenance of a electronic reporting system statements of financial interests Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.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.3269 HD02896 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of Chris Walsh, and others relative to the control of low lands and swamps to control of tick-borne illness. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.3330 HD01300 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3330) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the criminal penalties for organized retail theft. [The Judiciary].
H.3409 HD01354 By Representatives Ms. Gifford of Wareham and Mr. DiNatale, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3409) of Susan Williams Gifford and others relative to the property damage threshold for surchargeable incidents under a safe driver motor vehicle insurance plan. Financial Services.
H.3410 HD02300 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3410) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to a 14-day continuance by the court when dealing with veterans of the armed forces . The Judiciary.
H.3435 HD03572 By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Thomas P. Conroy, James Eldridge and Susan Fargo (by vote of the town) that the town of Sudbury be authorized to establish a senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3519 HD01593 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of William "Smitty" Pignatelli and others relative to insurance coverage for acupuncture. Financial Services.
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 Jennifer Flanagan 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.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.3628 HD02980 Relative to the disclosure of consumer credit financial records
H.3800 HD04119 (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Westborough
S.1625
By Request
SD01057 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of Eldridge and Tarr for legislation relative to open meetings [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].

State Senator Jamie Eldridge has served as State Senator for the Middlesex and Worcester district since January 2009.

Previously, Senator Eldridge served as State Representative for the 37th Middlesex district, after being elected the only Clean Elections candidate to public office in Massachusetts history in November 2002.

Since then, Senator Eldridge has focused his energies in the House and in the Senate on enhancing public education, stimulating the economy, promoting campaign and ethics reform, protecting the environment, improving public safety, expanding access to health care, and improving public transportation.

Senator Eldridge is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Boston College Law School, where he served as President of the Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) for two years. Prior to his election as State Representative, Jamie worked as a public interest attorney with Merrimack Valley Legal Services in Lowell, a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to the poor and the elderly. As a public interest lawyer, he also worked to help low-income residents with issues of housing, Social Security, disability, and unemployment.

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Education & Public Service

  • Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
  • Johns Hopkins University, B.A
  • Boston College Law School, J.D.
  • Acton Housing Authority (elected member/Chair, 2001-2003)
  • Acton Planning Board (associate member, 2001-2002)
  • Mass. House (2003-2008)
  • Mass. Senate (2009-present)
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Middlesex and Worcester, Consisting of Marlborough, Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Hudson, Littleton, Maynard, Shirley, Stow and Sudbury, precincts 2, 3 and 5, in the county of Middlesex; and Harvard, Northborough, precinct 3, Southborough and Westborough, in the county of Worcester.