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S.14 SD01266 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 14) of Bruce Tarr, Robert Hedlund, Michael Knapik and Richard Ross for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the reform of the Executive Council. The Judiciary.
S.20 SD00675 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 20) of Bruce Tarr, Michael Knapik, Robert Hedlund and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
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.79 SD00638 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a tax exemption for certain small businesses [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
S.104 SD01049 By Mr. Hart, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of Knapik, Petruccelli, McGee and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect motor vehicle owners' and small businesses in repairing motor vehicles [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.130 SD01072 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of Tarr, Knapik, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.135 SD00433 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 135) of Tarr, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce the furnishing or procuring of alcohol to a minor by an adult [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.136 SD00673 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Bastien, Ross, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to stabilize lottery revenues to provide predictable aid to cities and towns [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.149 SD01458 By Mr. Baddour, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 149) of Baddour, Swan, Spiliotis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the business climate of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
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].
S.155 SD00002 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Steven A. Baddour, Anthony W. Petruccelli, Steven A. Tolman and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand gaming in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
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.171 SD00643 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 171) of Spilka, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase research and development in emerging industries [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
S.172 SD00645 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) of Timilty, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to create jobs in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
S.180 SD00350 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Torrisi, Kafka, Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out of state price authorization for chapter 766 students [Joint Committee on Education].
S.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.201 SD00552 By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 201) of Benjamin B. Downing, Sean Garballey, Michael J. Rodrigues, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to CPR certification for athletic coaches. Education.
S.220 SD00349 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 220) of Spilka, Dykema, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special education technical assistance grants [Joint Committee on Education].
S.221 SD01649 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 221) of Sciortino, Knapik, Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to providing Chapter 70 accountability for adequate access to school nursing [Joint Committee on Education].
S.223 SD01859 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Knapik, Tarr and Moore for legislation relative to the competency determination for high school graduation [Joint Committee on Education].
S.229 SD01232 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 229) of Tarr, Knapik, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for an investigation and study relative to making exceptions to certain public school transportation lawas [Joint Committee on Education].
S.240 SD00628 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Ferrante, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to reconsider or revoke a charter [Joint Committee on Education].
S.243 SD00633 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Ferrante, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to meet charter criteria [Joint Committee on Education].
S.244 SD00646 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 244) of Spilka, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to promote alternative dispute resolution for students [Joint Committee on Education].
S.245 SD00647 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to waiver charter regulations [Joint Committee on Education].
S.286 SD01062 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Winslow, Smola, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to conduct background checks on residents of nursing and assisted living facilities [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.287 SD01064 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Winslow, Tarr, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal the nursing home tax [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.289 SD01874 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 289) of Swan, Moore, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect public health [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.315 SD01089 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 315) of Winslow, Tarr, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to campaign finance during special elections [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.316 SD01147 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 316) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to recieve a ballot [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.319 SD00449 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Jones, Tarr, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove unfair incumbent advantage from the ballot and to change enrolled to independent [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
H.319 HD00171 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00319) of Ellen Story and others relative to requiring fluoride varnish service coverage in all health insurance policies. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
S.320 SD00661 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Timilty, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to voter identification [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.322 SD00851 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Moore, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to independent campaign expenditures and electioneering communications [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.323 SD01073 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 323) of Hedlund, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to campaign reporting [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
H.325 HD00781 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00325) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others for legislation provide health benefit plan coverage for hearing aids. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.343 HD00177 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00343) of Ellen Story and others relative to equitable dental reimbursement rates for services provided to publicly-aided patients. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
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.347 SD00575 By Mr. Downing, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Benjamin B. Downing, Michael R. Knapik, William “Smitty" Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect lakes and ponds from aquatic nuisances [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
H.350 HD00899 By Mr. Sean Garballey of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00350) of Ellen Story and others relative to establishing the Great State of Mind Scholarship Program. Joint Committee on Higher Education.
H.368 HD00882 By Mr. Kevin G. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00368) of Jeffrey Sánchez and others relative to community housing and services. Joint Committee on Housing.
S.378 SD00800 By Mr. Rush, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 378) of Scaccia, Sannicandro, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Department of Conservation retaining certain revenue to promote the development of parks [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.383 SD00610 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Tarr, Ross and Knapik for legislation to regulate the transporting of oil fuel [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.387 SD00656 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 387) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.388 SD00657 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to require local approval for low level radioactive waste sites [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.389 SD00849 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Knapik, Ferrante, Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the viability and sustainability of commercial fisheries in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.431 SD01605 By Mr. Keenan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 431) of John F. Keenan and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to lending [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
S.458 SD00565 By Mr. Rodrigues, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 458) of Barrows, Timilty, Schmid and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate pharmacy audits [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
S.461 SD00754 For legislation to further regulate insurance underwriting and motor vehicle liability ratings
S.462 SD00969 By Mr. Rodrigues, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of Fargo, Barrows, Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish benefits for services rendered by pharmacists acting under a collaborative practice agreement [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
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.
S.476 SD01437 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 476) of Clark, Rush, DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to auto body labor rates [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
H.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.
S.486 SD01521 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 486) of Swan, Provost, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation concerning Medicaid and accountable care [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.522 SD00229 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 522) of Finegold, Dykema, Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate relief to small business on health care costs [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.548 SD01165 By Mr. Rodrigues, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Schmid, Aguiar, Barrows and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to manufacturer rebates and discount programs [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.549 SD01082 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Tarr, Knapik, Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health insurance penalties [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.553 SD00634 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to durable medical equipment [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.554 SD00636 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to mandatory prescription drug coverage [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.575 SD01120 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 575) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow veterans to pay in-state tuition and fees at state or community colleges [Joint Committee on Higher Education].
S.596 SD00481 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 596) of Cantwell, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable housing built near wetlands [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.597 SD00484 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to subsidizing affordable housing [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.598 SD00489 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 598) of Cantwell, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation realtive to the oversight of affordable housing developments [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.599 SD00701 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 599) of Dwyer, DiNatale, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to illegal immigrants and publicly subsidized housing [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.600 SD00705 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 600) of Knapik, Tarr and Hedlund for legislation relative to affordable housing use restrictions [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.601 SD00707 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 601) of Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to affordable housing built in historic districts [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.603 SD00724 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to density of affordable housing projects [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.604 SD00728 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 604) of Ross, Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to 40B project definitions [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.606 SD00845 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Knapik and Hedlund for legislation relative to 40B cost certification [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.607 SD00807 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 607) of Welch, Knapik, Humason and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to community housing and services [Joint Committee on Housing].
H.622 HD00186 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00622) of Michael Knapik and George Ross relative to the use of latex gloves or utensils by food handlers. Joint Committee on Public Health.
S.624 SD00663 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 624) of Tarr, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to require landlord notice of unsafe conditions [Joint Committee on Housing].
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.685 SD01783 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 685) of Atkins, Knapik and Clark for legislation to provide further protection for grand jurors [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.734 HD00914 By Ms. Ellen Story of Amherst, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00734) of Angelo J. Puppolo and others providing for a certain pension to Robert Emmet Fitzgerald, a former State Police Officer, injured while in the performance of his duties as an undercover State Police narcotics officer. Joint Committee on Public Service.
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].
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.842 SD00690 By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Knapik and Rosenberg for legislation relative to indemnification of University of Massachusetts Police [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.872 SD00629 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of Moore, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to CORI reform [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.875 SD00650 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 875) of Jones, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to the expand the state DNA database [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.876 SD00658 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 876) of Moore, Fargo, Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.878 SD00682 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of Timilty, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to the appropriate use of public funds [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.880 SD00828 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide for progressive penalties for the crime of motor vehicular homicide [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.881 SD00829 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to promote gender equity [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.882 SD00832 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 882) of Ferrante, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to criminalize the attempted production of class B drugs [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.883 SD00929 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 883) of Timilty, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote fair employment and security in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.884 SD00956 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of Swan, Keenan, Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children from harm [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
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].
S.892 SD01846 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 892) of Rush, Puppolo, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of adopting the federal parole guidelines [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.893 SD01873 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 893) of Swan, Knapik, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect minors from exploitation [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.914 SD00351 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 914) of Stephen M. Brewer, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Ellen Story, Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect call/volunteer firefighters from dismissal. 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].
S.929 SD00341 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of Dwyer, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to youth sports referees [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.964 SD00952 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 964) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to employer liability protection [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.965 SD00953 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to willfull violations of the wage law [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
H.986 HD01617 By Mr. Paul Adams of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00986) of Elizabeth Poirier and others relative to small business impact statements on proposed regulations. Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.1006 SD00366 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1006) of Andrews, Ferguson, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to include fire districts [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].
S.1069 SD00263 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1069) of Stephen M. Brewer, Anthony W. Petruccelli, Jeffrey Sánchez, James Arciero and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to surgical technology [Joint Committee on Public Health].
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.1097 SD01653 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1097) of Susan C. Fargo, Cory Atkins, Martha Walz, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for pharmacist administration of adult immunizations [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1133 SD01669 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1133) of Richard T. Moore, Robert M. Koczera, Jennifer E. Benson, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to certified professional midwives. Public Health.
H.1135 HD01152 By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1135) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to the use of crossbows for hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1155 SD01860 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1155) of Tarr, Spilka, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health volunteer responders [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1163 SD01291 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to require coaches of interscholastic sports to complete first aid training courses [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1168 SD00665 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1168) of Ferrante, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to protect essential health services [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1169 SD00666 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1169) of Ferrante, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate hospitals [Joint Committee on Public Health].
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].
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.1223 SD01628 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1223) of Winslow, Timilty, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
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.
S.1289 SD00354 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1289) of Knapik and Donnelly for legislation relative to the minimum pension for certain retirees [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1321 HD01170 By Mr. Donald F. Humason of Westfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01321) of Michael Knapik and Donald F. Humason relative to certain motor vehicle homicides. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1340 SD01592 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1340) of Walz, Turner, Puppolo and other members of the General Court relative to the eligibility of certain faculty for contributory group insurance of public higher educational institutions [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1343 SD01673 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of Walz, Turner, Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1351 SD00906 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1351) of Knapik, DiDomenico, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the cost of living adjustment for public retirees [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1363 SD00691 By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1363) of Kocot, Chandler, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the retirement of University of Massachusetts police [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1367 SD01119 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1367) of Tarr, Knapik, Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the definition of a veteran for public retirees [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1381 SD01326 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of Swan, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to expand insurance choices for state and local employees [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1382 SD01328 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Swan, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to control municipal health care costs and to provide access to more choices for municipal employees [Joint Committee on Public Service].
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.1411 HD01125 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01411) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to provide treble damages to employees for employer violations of certain labor laws. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1412 HD01128 By Ms. Marty Walz of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01412) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to certain independent contractors under the labor laws. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.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.1427 SD00831 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Toomey, Tarr, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the community development partnership program [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1458 SD01694 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Vieira, Dykema, Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1485 SD00230 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Fattman, Howitt, Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to equalize the Department of Revenue interest rates [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.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.1489 SD01630 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1489) of Tarr, Knapik and Moore for legislation to promote construction growth [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1496 SD01826 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1496) of Kuros, Knapik, Alicea and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote business growth [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1524 SD00442 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1524) of Fargo, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide for a tax exemption on the sale of recycled materials [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1525 SD00608 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1525) of Timilty, Swan, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to dedicate a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1527 SD00617 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1527) of Moore, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to increase restaurant competitiveness [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1528 SD00619 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1528) of Ross, Timilty, Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a meals tax holiday [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1529 SD00620 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1529) of Hunt, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5% [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1531 SD00625 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1532 SD00630 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1532) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to corporate taxes [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1533 SD00640 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1533) of Moore, Madden, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sales of motor vehicles [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1534 SD00641 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1534) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to the revenues of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1535 SD00642 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1535) of Timilty, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a permanent annual sales tax holiday [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1536 SD00644 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1536) of Moore, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand the investment tax credit [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1538 SD00668 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1538) of Timilty, Chang-Diaz, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1539 SD00685 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Timilty, Ferrante, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a property tax credit to surviving spouses of certain public safety personnel [Joint Committee on Revenue].
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.1566 HD01711 By Mr. George N. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01566) of Richard Moore and others relative to the lawful ownership, use, possession, transfer, purchase, receipt or transportation of firearms.. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1567 HD01716 By Mr. George N. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01567) of Richard Bastien and others relative to the right to carry firearms. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1595 HD01654 By Mr. Paul J. Donato of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01595) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others relative to the retirement benefits of certain veterans. Joint Committee on Public Service.
S.1599 SD01620 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of Timilty, Stanley, Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Commission on Government Accountability, Economy, and Efficiency [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1600 SD01622 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Stanley, Spilka, Kuros and other members of the General Court for legislation to established the Sunset Review Commission [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1603 SD01735 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Timilty, Tarr, Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the receipt of state services [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1604 SD01756 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1604) of Stanley, Lewis, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate waste and improve public oversight of state agencies [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
H.1614 HD01149 By Mr. Donald F. Humason of Westfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01614) of Denise Provost and others authorizing Gary W. Tirrell to receive additional creditable service in the teachers' retirement system for certain services as an elected member of the city of Westfield parks and recreation commission. Joint Committee on Public Service.
S.1618 SD00184 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Ferrante, Moore, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish godparent's day [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1619 SD00669 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1619) of Tarr, Moore, Baddour and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1620 SD00670 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1620) of Finegold, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to increase efficiencies in state government [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1621 SD00671 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1621) of Moore, Finegold, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce the use of paper and increase government efficiencies [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1622 SD00687 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1622) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to a worker documentation certification program [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1623 SD00932 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1623) of Jones, Ross, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to competitive state contracting [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.1626 SD01184 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Swan, Ferrante, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to human contact with state agencies [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
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.
S.1648 SD00774 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1648) of Rosenberg, Puppolo, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to certain utility rates [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1649 SD00726 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1649) of Peisch, Knapik and Chandler for legislation relative to injury caused by poles, wires, cables and apparatus [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1662 SD00077 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1662) of Keenan, Peisch, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1676 SD01613 By Mr. Keenan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1676) of Peisch, Knapik, Cusack and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to municipal light plants [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
H.1682 HD01849 By Mr. Brian Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01682) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to update the research and development tax credit. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.1694 SD00848 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Moore, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to examine the cost reliability and economic impact of electricity [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1726 SD00672 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1726) of Peterson, Torrisi, Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1728 SD01771 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Peterson, Poirier, Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to motorcycle safety with malfunctioning traffic signals not detecting motorcycles [Joint Committee on Transportation].
H.1745 HD01946 By [prefix] Shaunna O'Connell of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01745) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to sex offender information online. Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1745 SD00487 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1745) of Vieira, Knapik, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow hybrid and alternate fuel vehicles in hov-designated highway lanes [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1746 SD00491 By Mr. Hedlund, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1746) of DiNatale, Dykema, Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to relative to ignition interlock devices [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.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.1786 SD01849 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1786) of Tarr, Stanley, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish senior citizen safety zones [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1795 SD00440 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1795) of Tarr, Swan, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase protection against drivers under the influence of drugs [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1797 SD00681 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1797) of Smola, Ross, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the civil fines and penalities of motorists who violate the right of way of other motorists [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1831 SD01757 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1831) of Timilty, Knapik, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a service-disabled veteran-owned small business procurement program for state contracts and purchasing [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.1832 SD01076 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1832) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt veterans from the payment of fees for use of recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.1841 SD00082 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1841) of Wolf, Welch, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
S.1844 SD00011 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1844) of Harrington, Dykema, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to clear and conspicous price disclosure [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
S.1849 SD01339 By Mr. Petruccelli, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Tarr, Knapik, Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to rejuvenate restaurants [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
S.1854 SD00211 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1854) of Welch, Wagner, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to land taking regulations [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.1889 SD01924 Senate, March 31, 2011 -- Order (Senator Tarr) relative to fiscal year '12 local aid resolution
S.1900 SD01948 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Therese Murray, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Brian A. Joyce, Richard T. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the administration of state government and finance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1901 HD02760 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1901) of Clark and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of behavior analysts within the Division of Professional Licensure Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1950 HD02115 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1950) of O'Day and others relative to transition programs for students with severe disabilities Joint Committee on Education.
H.1995 HD02523 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1995) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the distribution of raw milk. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1996 SD02004 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael Moore, Michael Knapik, William "Smitty" Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of off-highway and recreation vehicles. Transportation.
S.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.2027 SD02073 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to real estate tax abatements. Revenue.
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.
S.2071 SD02133 Text of the Senate amendment (Tarr, Knapik, Hedlund and Ross) to the interim report of the joint special committee established (under Senate Order No. 9 of 2011) to make an investigation and study of a new division of the Commonwealth into Congressional districts (House, No. 3798)
H.2105 HD02149 By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2105) of Knapik and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the establishment of a Pioneer Valley Polish heritage institute at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst 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.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.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.2300 HD02343 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2300) of Ross and others relative to unemployment insurance reform Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2303 HD02487 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2303) of Frost and others relative to unemployment insurance Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2351 HD02935 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2351) of Webster and others relative to the minimum number of employees required for payment of the health care contribution by small businesses Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2399 HD02538 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2399) of Hunt and others relative to hunting on Sundays Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2458 HD02092 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2458) of Frost and others relative to local approval of municipal health insurance reform Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.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.2712 HD03154 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2712) of Walsh and others for the establishment of a youth solutions commission (inclucing members of the General Court) to review youth employment, education pathways and efforts to reduce violence and dropout rates in an integrated, coordinated and cost-effective manner Joint Committee on Education.
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.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.2955 HD03024 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2955) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to certain Option B and Option C employees in the Teachers and State Employees retirement system. Public Service.
H.2987 HD03510 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford and Senator Downing, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2987) of Torrisi and others for legislation to promote economic development and job growth in gateway cities designating residential tax abatement zones Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.3102 HD03504 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3102) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to assure fair and adequate municipal gap funding for municipalities . Ways and Means (Joint).
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.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.3355 HD02815 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3355) of John W Scibak and others for legislation to establishing a higher education matching grants program. Higher Education.
H.3484 HD03773 By Mr. Kane of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3484) of Michael F. Kane and Michael R. Knapik (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to certain positions in the police department in the city of Holyoke. Municipalities and Regional Government. [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.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.3563 HD03851 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, for the committee on Higher Education, on House, No. 3355, a Bill relative to the establishment of a scientific and technology research and development matching grant fund (House, No. 3563). June 30, 2011.
H.3575 HD03817 For legislation to designate a certain building in the city Holyoke after Raymond P. Murphy Jr., former Executive Director of the Holyoke Housing Authority
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.3935 HD04176 By Mr. Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Stephen Gladding, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.
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By Request 		SD00847 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1061) of Knapik for legislation relative to land use regulations [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
H.2457
By Request 		HD02087 By Mr. Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2457) of Adams and others relative to health insurance reform for municipal employees Joint Committee on Public Service.

Michael R. Knapik, of Westfield, is currently serving his seventh term as the State Senator from the Second Hampden & Hampshire District.

The district includes Chicopee (Wards 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9), Easthampton, Holyoke, Montgomery, Russell, Southampton, Southwick, Westfield, Blandford, Chester, Granville, and Tolland.

Knapik presently serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Ways & Means. In this position, Knapik has been a member of the House-Senate Conference Committee charged with reconciling the Annual State Budget and other spending plans. He has been a member of the Budget Conference Committee each year since 2002.

In addition to serving on the Senate Committee on Ways & Means, Knapik also serves on the Senate Committee on Ethics & Rules and the Senate Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures & State Assets. Further, he is assigned to the Joint Committees on Revenue, Financial Services, Federal Stimulus Oversight, Election Laws, Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, and Public Service.

Prior to being elected to the Senate, Knapik served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the citizens of Westfield and Montgomery. Prior to joining the Legislature, Knapik served as Legislative Aide to former House Minority Leader Steven D. Pierce. Knapik was first elected to public office in 1985 as a member of the Westfield School Committee. He was 22 at the time.

Knapik’s legislative priorities have always been the preservation and enhancement of local aid to cities and towns, economic competitiveness and job creation, public safety, education, and issues concerning the elderly and veterans.

He maintains a District Office at 57 North Elm Street in Westfield, and has made constituent service a focal point of his term in office.

Knapik has been honored by several local and statewide organizations for his work in the Legislature. In 2006, he was recognized as “Legislator of the Year” by the Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers. He has also been honored by both the Executive Office of Elder Affairs with the Eva Hester Award and the Massachusetts Council on Aging Coalition as “Legislator of the Year” for his contributions to issues concerning Massachusetts’ senior citizens. In May 2004, Knapik was recognized as “Legislator of the Year” for the Massachusetts Home Care Association.

He has also been honored by several veterans’ and military organizations, including the American Legion Legislative Award and the Massachusetts National Guard for his long-standing support of veterans’ matters and the Army and Air National Guards. Locally, Knapik was recognized in 2003 with the Americanism Award by the Easthampton Dalton-Lavallee American Legion Post 224 for his work on behalf of the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke and other veterans causes.

Knapik has served on several special legislative commissions charged with studying issues of great importance to the Commonwealth. Among those commissions, Knapik was a member of the Special Nursing Commission established to study the practice of nursing services in public and non-public schools of the Commonwealth, and the Foundation Budget Review Commission on Education to plan for the continued funding of education reform. He also was appointed as a member of the Commission to Oversee the Centennial of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management and to Plan for the Future of the State Park System. He was assigned to serve on a Special Commission to address the issues of Homelessness in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and recently completed service on the Special Commission on Pension Reform and on the Task Force on Ethics on Lobbying Reform.

Personal Information

Profession: Legislator
Spouse: Kathleen
Children: 2

Education & Public Service

  • Westfield High School ‘81
  • Holy Cross ’85 (B.A., Political Science)
  • Republican City Committee
  • Westfield School Committee, 1986-1990
  • Massachusetts House, 1991-1994
  • Massachusetts Senate, 1995-Present
  • Senator Knapik

    Senator Knapik

  • Senator Michael Knapik

    Senator Michael Knapik

  • Senator Michael Knapik and Guest

    Senator Michael Knapik and Guest

Second Hampden and Hampshire, Consisting of Chicopee, ward 1, precincts A and B, ward, 3, precincts A to C, inclusive, ward 6, precincts A and B, ward 7, precincts A and B, ward 8, precincts A and B, ward 9, precincts A and B, Holyoke, Westfield, Blandford, Chester, Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southwick and Tolland, in the county of Hampden; and Easthampton and Southampton, in the county of Hampshire.