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James J. Dwyer Representative

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James J. Dwyer

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Boston, MA 02133
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Email: James.Dwyer@mahouse.gov

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S.21 SD00003 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 21) of Kenneth Donnelly and James J. Dwyer for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Nena Canada, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
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.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].
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.
S.53 SD00502 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of Michael R. Knapik, Bruce E. Tarr and James J. Dwyer for legislation relative to the reporting of child abuse to local law enforcement officials. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.75 HD00786 By Mr. Jeffrey Sánchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00075) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to personal care services to persons with disabilities or seniors under the MassHealth program. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.87 HD00140 By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to regulate the record-keeping procedures of scrap metal dealers. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.98 SD01155 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Lewis, Levy, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide municipal control of liquor licenses [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
H.102 HD00273 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00102) of Garrett J. Bradley and others for legislation to ensure that independent repair facilities in the Commonwealth have access to information related to the proper and complete diagnosis, service and repair of motor vehicles. Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.125 HD00165 By Mr. Thomas M. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00125) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to require warning labels on single and multi-pack containers of beer and single and multi-pack containers of wine . Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.141 HD00697 By Mr. Antonio F. D. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00141) of Ellen Story and others for appointment by the Governor of a commission to make an investigation and study of graduation requirements for students in the public schools of the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on Education.
H.143 HD00915 By Mr. Antonio F. D. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00143) of Richard Bastien and others relative to teacher recertification requirements. Joint Committee on Education.
S.145 SD00590 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Reinstein, Provost, Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate secondary metals dealing [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.
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.156 HD00285 By Mr. Puppolo, Jr. of Springfield, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00156) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation to authorized cities and towns to request the assistance of sheriffs’ departments in truancy enforcment programs. 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
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].
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.212 SD00119 By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 212) of Michael R. Knapik, Gale D. Candaras, Bruce E. Tarr, Peter V. Kocot and other members of the General Court for legislation to fund replacement vocational and technical public high school instructional equipment. Education.
H.212 HD00082 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by [legType], House, No. 00212) of William M. Straus and others relative to the agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
H.269 HD00501 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 269) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to exempting cities and towns from fees from the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention and Response Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.304 SD01530 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Wolf, Story, Speranzo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosure of political spending [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.310 SD00125 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 310) of Chang-Diaz, Wolf, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to voter registration in public high schools [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.314 SD00870 By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Provost, Kennedy, Wolf and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the integrity of initiative and referendum petitions [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.316 SD01147 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 316) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to recieve a ballot [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
H.351 HD00906 By Mr. Sean Garballey of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00351) of Cleon H. Turner and others increasing grants and scholarships for public higher education students . Joint Committee on Higher Education.
S.352 SD00525 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Wolf, Story, Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to require producer responsibility for collection reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
H.355 HD00659 By Mr. Tom Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00355) of Denise Provost and others relative to the procurement contracts of state universities. Joint Committee on Higher Education.
H.367 HD00878 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 367) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to exclude payments for foster care in computing rent and determining eligibility for subsidized housing. Housing.
H.389 HD00317 By Mr. Geraldo Alicea of Charlton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00389) of Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to increase the penalties imposed for rape of mentally retarded persons. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.390 HD00319 By Mr. Geraldo Alicea of Charlton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00390) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to protect certain students and clients of public or private institutions from inappropriate sexual contact by employees. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.407 HD00369 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00407) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to criminal penalties for resisting arrest. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.427 HD00391 By Mr. Viriato Manuel deMacedo of Plymouth, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00427) of Marc Lombardo and others relative to the penalties for the dissemination of matter harmful to minors in school. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.434 HD00311 By Mr. Bradford Hill of Ipswich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00434) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the punishment of habitual offenders convicted in the courts of the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.461 SD00754 For legislation to further regulate insurance underwriting and motor vehicle liability ratings
H.462 HD00861 By Mr. David Paul Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00462) of David M. Torrisi and others relative to providing special education schools with criminal offender record information. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.469 HD00689 By Mr. Ronald Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00469) of Russell Holmes and others for legislation to provide for comprehensive protection from childhood sexual abuse. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.482 HD00491 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00482) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.483 HD00657 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00483) of James J. Dwyer and others that county commissioners and the sheriffs for the various counties institute a schedule of fees and assess fees to inmates in their custody . Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.523 HD00880 By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 523) of Martin J. Walsh and others relative to national criminal offender record information checks for persons working with individuals served by the Department of Mental Retardation. 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.535 SD01747 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 535) of Richard T. Moore, Michael O. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr and James J. Dwyer for legislation to require MassHealth to provide an explanation of benefits to beneficiaries. Health Care Financing.
H.547 HD00511 By Mr. Cleon H. Turner of Dennis, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00547) of Kevin Kuros and others relative to unemployment insurance for seasonal workers at municipal, county, or state golf courses. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.548 HD00694 By Mr. Martin J. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00548) of Denise Provost and others relative to contracted security services on property of the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.575 SD01120 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 575) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow veterans to pay in-state tuition and fees at state or community colleges [Joint Committee on Higher Education].
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.
S.599 SD00701 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 599) of Dwyer, DiNatale, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to illegal immigrants and publicly subsidized housing [Joint Committee on Housing].
H.599 HD00107 For legislation to establish a personal care attendant orientation program
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.668 SD00212 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 668) of Swan, Speliotis, Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to parental responsibility in bullying [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.679 SD01366 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 679) of Dwyer, Atkins and Clark for legislation relative to strangulation [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].
H.701 HD00364 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 701) of Jay Kaufman and others relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service.
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.771 SD01336 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 771) of Story, DiNatale, Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to assuring the integrity of mortgage foreclosure [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.774 HD00896 By Mr. David Paul Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00774) of Gale Candaras and others for legislation to exempt small charities from taxation on raffle proceeds. Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.776 HD00912 By Mr. Timothy R. Madden of Nantucket, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00776) of Timothy R. Madden and others relative to the sales tax of motor vehicles . Joint Committee on Revenue.
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.782 SD01713 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Frost, Walsh, Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the criminal firearms and trafficking division of the state police [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.787 SD00720 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Poirier, Keenan, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance Melanie's Law [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.788 HD00988 By Mr. William "Smitty" Pignatelli of Lenox, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00788) of Karen Spilka and others exempting agencies of the Commonwealth and cities and towns from payment of the tax imposed on the sale of gasoline. Joint Committee on Revenue.
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].
S.803 SD00234 By Mr. Keenan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 803) of Dwyer and Keenan for legislation to further define convictions of offenses resulting in forfeiture of retirement rights [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.805 SD01050 By Mr. Keenan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 805) of Dwyer, Ayers and Keenan relative to assualt and battery attempting to disarm a police officer [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.809 HD00071 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by [legType], House, No. 00809) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to exempt certain small charities from tax upon raffle proceeds . Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.811 SD00137 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 811) of Dwyer, Tarr and Knapik for legislation relative to penalties for failure to appear in court [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.814 SD00145 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 814) of Dwyer, Coakley-Rivera and Knapik for legislation relative to teen violence [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.815 SD00379 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 815) of Dwyer, Tarr, Coakley-Rivera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to electronic communication by sex offenders [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.815 HD00257 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00815) of Cleon H. Turner for legislation to increase the medical tax exemption. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.816 SD00384 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Candaras, Dwyer, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the registration fee of sex offenders [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.820 SD00031 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Mark C. Montigny, Louis L. Kafka, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to anti-human trafficking and protection [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.828 SD00010 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 828) of Keenan, Dwyer, Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to assault and battery on a police officer [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.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.847 SD01058 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to share custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.853 SD01128 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 853) of Tarr, Dwyer and Ross for legislation relative to health care proxies [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.861 HD00427 By Mr. Stephen L. DiNatale of Fitchburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00861) of Stanley Rosenberg and others for legislation to promote competitively priced electricity. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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.870 HD00521 By Mr. Stephen Kulik of Worthington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00870) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to restrict calllers from using certain automatic dialing devices for sending informaion to subscribers of telephone services . Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.884 HD00041 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by [legType], House, No. 00884) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the use of double electric utility poles. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.886 HD00599 By Mr. Thomas M. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00886) of Marc Lombardo and others relative to the removal and installation of utility poles. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.888 HD00210 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00888) of Sean Garballey and William N. Brownsberger relative to energy efficiency in construction, renovation or expansion of schools and libraries. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.891 SD01845 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Swan, Puppolo, Levy and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the parole system and protect public safety [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.900 HD00363 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00900) of Martin J. Walsh and others relative to civil motor vehicle infraction by a junior operator who is not emancipated . Joint Committee on Transportation.
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.929 SD00341 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of Dwyer, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to youth sports referees [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
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.
H.967 HD00648 By Ms. Alice Hanlon Peisch of Wellesley, petition (accompanied by resolution, House, No. 00967) of John W Scibak and others for the adoption of Resolutions by the House of Representatives in support of the national observation of two minutes of silence on Veterans Day of each year to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Services. Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.976 HD01645 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to financial assistance provided to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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.
H.983 HD01919 By Mr. James J. O'Day of West Boylston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00983) of Mark Cusack and others relative to eligibility and appropritations for programs for persons with disabilities, including the "Turning 22" program, so-called. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.984 HD01013 By Mr. Tom Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00984) of Mark Cusack and others for legislation to promote responsibility, cost effectiveness and meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1002 HD01636 By Ms. Ruth B. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01002) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the licensure of behavior analysts. Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.1033 SD01729 For legislation to further regulate municipal animal control
H.1041 HD01020 By Mr. Paul Brodeur of Melrose, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01041) of James J. Dwyer and Paul Brodeur relative to equal municipal contributions to vocational school districts.. Joint Committee on Education.
S.1041 SD01133 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of Khan, Reinstein, Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a cat and dog spay and nueter fund [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1042 SD00983 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Clark, Mark, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow for the decriminalization of minor offenses [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
H.1043 HD01565 By Ms. Canavan of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1043) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to the rights of employees in education collaboratives. Education.
H.1094 HD01923 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01094) of Susan Fargo and others relative to the academic success of foster children. Joint Committee on Education.
H.1104 HD01846 By Mr. Stephen R. Canessa of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01104) of Daniel Winslow and others relative to voter identification at polling places. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
S.1107 SD00874 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1107) of Kennedy, Dwyer, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to prescription drug rebates [Joint Committee on Public Health].
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.
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.1155 SD01860 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Tarr, Spilka, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health volunteer responders [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1162 SD01118 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1162) of Richard J. Ross, George Ross, James J. Dwyer and Todd M. Smola for legislation relative to medical malpractice [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1163 SD01291 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to require coaches of interscholastic sports to complete first aid training courses [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1175 SD00510 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1175) of Wolf, Ross, Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate tanning facilities [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1192 SD00109 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1192) of Swan, Puppolo, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit price gouging during states of emergency [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1196 SD01394 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Katherine M. Clark, James J. Dwyer, Jason M. Lewis, Paul Brodeur and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to regionalize public safety services [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1212 HD01039 By Ms. Kathi-Anne Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01212) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to establish an advisory commission on motor vehicle body repair labor rates for the purpose of implementing insurance reforms. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
S.1215 SD00376 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Dwyer, Tarr and Knapik for legislation to authorize the police officers to take certain actions outside their jurisdiction [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1217 HD01232 By Mr. David B. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01217) of Denise Andrews and others relative to certified occupational therapy assistants in the treatment of autism. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.1222 HD01876 By Ms. Linda Dorcena Forry of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01222) of Harold P. Naughton and others relative to evidence of coverage to be delivered to covered adults by health, dental and vision care providers. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.1223 HD01884 By Ms. Linda Dorcena Forry of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01223) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on all new mandated health benefit legislation . Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.1224 HD01527 By Mr. Jonathan Hecht of Watertown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01224) of Katherine M Clark and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to institutional long term care facilities. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
S.1225 SD01067 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1225) of Tarr, Hedlund, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a commission to study the effectiveness of a drug dealer registry in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1241 HD01418 By Mr. Steven M. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01241) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others relative to improving the senior care options program. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.1244 HD01178 By Mr. David B. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01244) of Richard Bastien and others for legislation to maintain faculty and college excellence in the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on Higher Education.
H.1274 HD01518 By Mr. Paul Adams of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01274) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to further regulate summary process modification . Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1275 SD00200 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1275) of Tarr, Swan, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit state employees from receiving multiple salaries [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1287 HD01590 By Ms. Christine E. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01287) of Elizabeth Poirier and others relative to penalties for breaking and entering a firearm retail wholesaler or manufacturer. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1294 HD01635 By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1294) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to court proceedings and services provided to certain children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.1306 HD01405 By Ms. Colleen M. Garry of Dracut, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01306) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others relative to shared parenting in cases of divorce. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1306 SD00224 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1306) of Stanley, Spiliotis, McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the cost of living adjustment (cola) base [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1313 SD00233 By Mr. Keenan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1313) of Dwyer and Keenan for legislation to prohibit service in an elected public office within one year of retiring from an elected office [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1329 HD01613 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01329) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to establish a women's correctional facility in Middlesex County. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1331 HD01961 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01331) of Timothy J. Toomey and others relative to providing certain information for victims of domestic violence. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1355 HD01451 By Mr. Vincent A. Pedone of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01355) of Richard Bastien and others relative to establishing mandatory foreclosure mediation with judicial review. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1365 SD01059 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Winslow, Tarr, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public employees serving in the armed forces of the United States [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1370 HD01228 By Mr. Thomas M. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01370) of Jennifer Flanagan and others for legislation to establish a pilot program to discourage drinking by individuals under the legal drinking age and to provide a non-criminal disposition process for first offenders, including alcohol education. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.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.1388 HD01325 By Mr. Donald Wong of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01388) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to increasing the penalty for previously convicted felons subsequently convicted of the crime of rape of a child.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1389 HD01329 By Mr. Donald Wong of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01389) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to the penalty imposed by the courts in the Commonwealth for the rape of a child under fourteen years of age.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1390 HD01332 By Mr. Donald Wong of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01390) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to increasing the penalty for persons convicted of certain sexual crimes.. 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.1410 HD01053 By Mr. Martin J. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01410) of Denise Provost and others relative to unemployment insurance. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1418 SD01851 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1418) of Finegold, Dwyer, DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to create jobs and strengthen small business [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1459 SD00219 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1459) of Tarr, Stanley, Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the property tax deferral for seniors [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1469 HD01641 By Ms. Christine E. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01469) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the establishment of a nursing advisory board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Joint Committee on Public Health.
S.1473 SD00124 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1473) of Joyce, Dwyer, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax deductions for contributions to college savings plans [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1475 HD01642 By Mr. Paul J. Donato of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01475) of Stephen Stat Smith and others relative to reciprocal benefits contracts. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.1484 HD01709 By Ms. Denise Garlick of Needham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01484) of Ellen Story and others that certain health facilities be directed to establish a "safe patient handling policy", so-called. Joint Committee on Public Health.
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.
S.1511 SD01079 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1511) of Tarr, Hedlund, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize a city or town to designate a checkoff on its real estate tax bills and to establish an economic aid [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1512 SD01103 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1512) of Dwyer, Speliotis, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the property taxes of certain elderly personsns [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1519 HD01756 By Mr. Sánchez of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1519) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to medical peer review and patient safety. Public Health.
S.1548 SD00312 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Walsh, Dwyer, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax exemptions for school related expenses [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1561 HD01099 By Mr. David Paul Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01561) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to to improve the ballistic database through microstamping ammunition. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1568 HD01721 By Mr. George N. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01568) of Richard Bastien and others for legislation to prohibit subdivisions of the Commonwealth from further restricting the use or possesion of firearms. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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].
H.1579 HD01011 By Mr. Timothy J. Toomey of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01579) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to information sharing between sheriffs of the various counties.. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1631 HD01428 By Mr. James J. O'Day of West Boylston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01631) of David M. Nangle and others relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Social Services. Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.1642 HD01772 By Ms. Joyce A. Spiliotis of Peabody, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01642) of James J. Dwyer and Joyce A. Spiliotis relative to the disability retirement law for public employees. Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.1654 HD01037 By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1654) of Martin J. Walsh and others for legislation to clarify the terms of certain public employee collective bargaining agreements. Public Service.
S.1654 SD00029 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1654) of DiDomenico, Spilka, Candaras and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing poles [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1655 SD01587 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of Tarr, Ross, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to require electrical service restoration in the event of a disruption [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
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.
S.1679 SD00822 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1679) of Tarr, Levy, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to competitively priced electrictiy in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
H.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.1750 SD01848 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1750) of Dwyer, Tarr and Hedlund for legislation relative to speeding in breakdown lanes [Joint Committee on Transportation].
H.1752 HD01819 By Mr. Martin J. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01752) of Denise Provost and others relative to promoting responsible contracting on state construction projects . Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1761 HD01854 By Mr. Stephen L. DiNatale of Fitchburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01761) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to low cost renewable energy . Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1785 SD01056 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1785) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow certain online drives license notices [Joint Committee on Transportation].
H.1816 HD01311 By Mr. David M. Torrisi of North Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01816) of James J. Dwyer and David M. Torrisi relative to regulating the use of recording devices in motor vehicles.. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.1832 HD01351 By Representative Torrisi of North Andover and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1832) of David M. Torrisi and others for an appropriation of a certain sum of money to provide for the establishment of an education loan repayment program for social workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1832 SD01076 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1832) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt veterans from the payment of fees for use of recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.1866 SD00492 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME], a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of [PETITIONERS LIST] for legislation to establish a Police Fire Safety Fund in the Commonwealth. . Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.1894 HD02560 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1894) of Walsh and others relative to exempting certain school stadiums from plumbing regulations Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1897 HD02759 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1897) of Sánchez and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1916 HD02258 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Stanley and others that the Department of Education be required to reimburse school districts for the cost of transporting "out-of-district" special education students Joint Committee on Education.
H.1934 HD02359 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1934) of Frost and others relative to parental notification Joint Committee on Education.
H.1966 HD02230 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1966) of John V. Fernandes and others relative to the calculation of income for spouses of nursing home residents. Elder Affairs.
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.1980 HD02006 By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1980) of Story and others for legislation to authorize local boards of registrars to perform random audits of election results in precincts Joint Committee on Election Laws.
S.2012 SD02074 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. The Judiciary.
S.2016 SD02037 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2016) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia S. Creem, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate the continuing education requirements for certain real estate appraisers and trainees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.2027 HD02844 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2027) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to the licensure of professional landscape architects. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2041 SD02088 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Vallee, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize those in military service. Transportaion.
S.2061 SD02109 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Richard T. Moore, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr, George N. Peterson, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance community safety. The Judiciary.
H.2076 HD02021 By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2076) of Atkins and others relative to the review and evaluation of regulatory changes on health insurance Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.2077 HD02034 By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2077) of Dwyer and Spiliotis for legislation to prohibit insurance companies from designating motor vehicle glass repair shops and require the registration of said shops Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.2083 HD02337 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2083) of Spilka and others relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.2115 HD02078 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2115) of Walsh and others for legislation to further define affordable housing Joint Committee on Housing.
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.2139 HD02383 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2139) of Swan and others relative to investigations of correctional officers Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2152 HD02085 By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2152) of Swan and others relative to providing indemnity from prosecution for probation officers and court officers employed by the Trial Court Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2160 HD02939 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2160) of Provost and others relative to providing for protection from domestic violence Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2163 HD02184 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2163) of Tarr and others for legislation to enhance safety and security in courthouses Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2167 HD02264 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2167) of Timilty and others relative to penalties for the employment of certain unauthorized workers Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2220 HD02701 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Forry and others relative to eligibility for parole for persons trafficking in methamphetamines Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2221 HD02714 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of Sullivan and others relative to certain providers of health care services being exempt from jury duty Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2238 HD02259 By Messrs. Linsky of Natick and Conroy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2238) of Candaras and others for legislation to enhance safety and security in courthouses Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2247 HD02114 By [sponsorPrefix] O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2247) of Timilty and others relative to electronic benefit transfer cards Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2251 HD02562 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2251) of Dwyer and Parisella relative to providing for additional justices of the peace Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2252 HD02766 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2252) of Walsh and others relative to ensuring confidentiality for victims of rape and domestic violence Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2253 HD02772 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Tolman and others relative to improving the apprehension of drunk drivers and other law violators Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2277 HD02838 By Representatives Mr. Walsh of Boston and Ms. Malia, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2277) of Spilka and others relative to the protection of children under the age of 18 who have been subject to sexual exploitation Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2281 HD02253 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2281) of Poirier and others establishing a seat belt defense in civil actions for certain personal injuries incurred in a motor vehicle accident Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2305 HD02834 By Mr. Mark of Hancock, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2305) of Walsh and others for legislation to require business owners to notify employees of their eligibility to purchase or bid on said business prior to transfers of the business Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2324 HD02249 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2324) of Frost and others relative to the acceptance and disposition of municipal easements Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2341 HD02102 By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2341) of Swan and others relative to pediatric home care services Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2348 HD02636 By Ms. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to optometric patient care. Public Health.
H.2350 HD02974 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Karen E. Spilka, Kate Hogan and others relative to the release of a body by the medical examiner to a person charged with an offense which resulted in the death of the deceased. Public Health.
H.2365 HD02892 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Dwyer and others for legislation to establish certain drug formularies to improve the safety of prescriptions Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2383 HD02063 By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2383) of Pignatelli and others relative to coupons of manufacturers submitted to health care insurers. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2406 HD02868 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2406) of Brady and others relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2503 HD02691 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of Tarr and others relative to small business tax relief Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2504 HD02692 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2504) of Garballey and others relative to small business tax relief Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2505 HD02696 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Hunt and others relative to small business tax relief Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2548 HD02829 By Mr. Mark of Hancock, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2548) of Walsh and others relative to tax deductions for student loans Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.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.2567 HD02088 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2567) of Swan and others establishing a property tax incentive for small property improvements Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2601 HD02279 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2601) of Tarr and others for legislation to authorize the Suggestions Awards Board within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance to offer certain financial awards to citizens for suggestions reducing the cost of government Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2602 HD02314 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2602) of Wong and others relative to job creation by increasing disposable income in the state economy Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2611 HD02883 By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2611) of Flanagan and others relative to existing renewable energy generator operations Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2633 HD02411 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2633) of Dwyer and others relative to use of seatbelts on school buses Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.2663 HD02998 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2663) of Dwyer and Stanley relative to local zoning ordinances and above ground advertising of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.2665 HD02305 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2665) of Walsh and others reducing the cost of constructing or improving roads Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.2676 HD03224 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2676) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to requiring a civil service exam in the department of transitional assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2684 HD03194 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2684) of John W. Scibak and others relative to supporting children and parental custody. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2715 HD03498 By Mr. Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2715) of Adams and others for legislation to protect the rights of students to express religious viewpoints Joint Committee on Education.
H.2733 HD03005 By Mr. Mark of Hancock, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2733) of Walsh and others for legislation to allow public employees to raise funds for their own candidacy Joint Committee on Election Laws.
H.2792 HD03258 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2792) of Swan and others for legislation including section eight housing vouchers as an affordable housing type Joint Committee on Housing.
H.2849 HD03014 By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty and others relative to the penalty for manslaughter by a corporation. The Judiciary.
H.2862 HD03208 By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2862) of Spilka and others relative to the conduct of public employees and the conflict of interest law Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2911 HD03088 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2911) of Clark and others for legislation to allow police officers to make arrests outside their territorial jurisdiction Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2921 HD01389 By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2921) of David B. Sullivan, Daniel Winslow and James J. Dwyer relative to the issuance and use of firearm identification cards. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2932 HD03042 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of Turner and others relative to creditable service for nonpublic school service Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.3003 HD03203 By Mr. Moran of Boston and Senator Ms. Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Garry and others for legislation to establish tax transparency and strengthen the reporting requirements of public charities and to establish reporting requirements for the trustees and directors of public charities Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.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.3089 HD03204 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3089) of Timilty and others relative to the issuance of "Support the Troops" motor vehicle registration plates Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.3105 HD02684 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3105) of Dwyer and Golden relative to the collection and reporting of certain nursing facility resident care information Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3152 HD02699 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3152) of Tarr and others relative to the penalties for enticing a child under the age of sixteen Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.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.3261 HD01956 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3261) of Denise Garlick and others relative to the research and treatment of Lyme Disease. [Public Health].
H.3263 HD03021 By Mr. Rosa of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3263) of James J. Dwyer and Dennis A. Rosa for legislation to change of determination standard for involvement by the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3264 HD03044 By Mr. Rosa of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3264) of James J. Dwyer and Dennis A. Rosa for legislation to establish an Independent Ombudsman office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3277 HD02012 By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3277) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to the servicing of loans by mortgage providers. Financial Services.
H.3282 HD03236 By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3282) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to judicial foreclosures. The Judiciary.
H.3286 HD03364 By Representatives Ms. Dykema of Holliston and Mr. Hecht, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3286) of Denise Provost and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the implementation of evidence-based practices in the justicial system. The Judiciary.
H.3301 HD03123 By Mr. Pedone of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3301) of Michael Moore and others relative to tax credits for the design and development of video game and interactive digital media products. Revenue.
H.3310 HD01379 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3310) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the personal care services administered by the Division of Medical Assistance. Public Health.
H.3323 HD02419 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Garrett J. Bradley and others for legislation to allow the non-profit corporation Home of the Brave, Inc., to construct and operate public homes for veterans. Housing.
H.3338 HD00106 Relative to the use of certain proceeds from the former railroad right-of-way in the town of Stoneham
H.3516 HD03687 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marty Walz and others for legislation to regulate the compensation payable to board members of public charities. The Judiciary.
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.3543 HD02814 By Ms. Creedon of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3543) of Geraldine Creedon and others relative to fair share employer health care contributions. Health Care Financing.
H.3549 HD03223 By Mr. Webster of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3549) of Daniel K. Webster and others for legislation to further regulate the disposition of public benefits and providing for the implementation of a security and immigration compliance law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3554 HD02321 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to the taxation of persons primarily engaged in agriculture, farming or commercial fishing. Revenue.
H.3555 HD02094 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for fees paid for students participating in athletics or cheerleading. Revenue.
H.3557 HD03363 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Paul McMurtry relative to providing tax deductions for certain school supply expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. Revenue.
H.3559 HD01400 By Mr. Basile of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3559) of Carlo Basile and others relative to the punishment for the use of firearms, explosive devices or chemical weapons while committing a felony. The Judiciary.
H.3598 HD02001 Relative to registration of mortgage holders and providers
H.3633 HD01904 For legislation to restore funding for the police career incentive pay program
H.3636 HD03888 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to establish a penalty for parents, legal guardians or caretakers failing to report the death of a minor child. The Judiciary.
H.3684 HD01889 That the State Purchasing Agent give preference to products or services manufactured or produced in the United States
H.3686 HD03245 For legislation to promote the participation of veteran owned businesses in state contracting
H.3709 HD03983 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3709) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to the designation of veterans status on licenses and identification cards issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles . Transportation.
H.3739 HD03953 By Representatives Ross of Attleboro and Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of George Ross and others for legislation to categorize bath salts, so-called, as a class C substance. The Judiciary.
H.3766 HD03958 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the crime of failing to notify law enforcement officials of a missing or deceased child. The Judiciary.
H.3858 HD04133 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to prohibit commercial solicitation to mobile electronic devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3890 HD04144 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to create stabilization funds for special education costs. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.3904 HD04021 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to promoting equity and efficiency in health care rates. Health Care Financing.
H.3913 HD04056 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John V. Fernandes, Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to enhance community safety by strengthening the laws regulating undocumented illegal aliens residing or working in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.3921 HD04126 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to the classification of risk for volunteer drivers for non-profit organizations providing transportation options for senior citizens . Financial Services.
H.3922 HD04127 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to the acquisition and use of motor vehicles by charitable organizations for the purpose of transporting senior and disabled citizens. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3934 HD04183 By Mr. Brady of Brockton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael D. Brady and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.
H.844
By Request 		HD00224 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline (by request), petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00844) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to exempt owners from providing an indemnity for certain lost or stolen registered bonds. Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Personal Information

Profession: Profession: Middlesex Juvenile Court; Assistant Chief Probation officer (2002-2007), Juvenile Probation Officer (1975-2002)
Spouse: Mary Ellen
Children: 2

Career Highlights

  • First speech to the House of Representatives was on Ethics Reform in Spring 2009
  • 1 of 2 non-attorney members of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary (17 members)
  • Named “Freshman Legislator of the Year” by the Massachusetts Nurses Association

Education & Public Service

  • Norwich University, B.A., Government (1973)
  • Anna Maria College, M.A., Criminal Justice (1979)
  • Woburn Housing Authority, Vice Chairman and Treasurer (2000-2004)
  • Woburn City Council, Alderman Ward 4, (2006-2009)
  • Rep. Dwyer and Regina Johnson, 2009 Unsung Heroine Award recipient, with her daughter Laura

    Represenative James Dwyer with Regina Johnson and her daughter Laura

  • Rep. Dwyer on the phone speaking with a constituent

    Rep. Dwyer on the phone speaking with a constituent

  • Rep. Dwyer with members of EMARC’s “Center for Emerging Artists” viewing their artwork which was displayed in the State House

    Representative James Dwyer with members of EMARC

  • Rep. Dwyer delivering his maiden speech on Ethics Reform in 2009

    5) Representative Dwyer delivering his maiden speech on Ethics Reform in 2009

Thirtieth Middlesex, Consisting of precincts 2, 3 and 5, of the town of Reading, precinct 3, of the town of Stoneham, and all precincts of wards 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, of the city of Woburn, all in the county of Middlesex