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S.15 SD01407 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 15) of Brian Joyce, Robert Hedlund, Patricia Jehlen and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide for the abolition of the Governor's Council. The Judiciary.
S.18 SD01451 By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 18) of Stanley Rosenberg, James Eldridge, Jay Kaufman and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to allow for a graduated income tax. Revenue.
S.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.30 SD00207 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Walz, Tarr, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to supervise the personal care attendant program [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.34 SD00745 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Walz, Spilka, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to bring child support home [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.40 SD01202 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Story, Spilka, Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to continuity of care for children and their eligible parents [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
H.46 HD00365 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00046) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to spouses under the definition of family members serving as paid caregivers. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.48 HD00367 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00048) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation improving access to services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders and caregivers. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.50 SD01229 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 50) of Jehlen and Joyce for legislation to create a special commission on behavior modification [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
H.51 HD00723 By Mr. James J. Dwyer of Woburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00051) of David B. Sullivan and others for legislation to include persons with disabilities under the Health Disparities Council. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.51 SD01410 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of Eldridge, Jehlen and Joyce for legislation relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.55 SD01658 By Mr. McGee, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 55) of Timilty, Story, Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Safe Harbor for Exploited Children Act [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.56 SD01678 By Mr. McGee, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Spilka, Reinstein, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the interstate compact for juveniles [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.64 SD00697 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Flanagan, Jehlen and Spilka for legislation to expand juvenile jurisdiction, increase public safety and protect children from harm [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
H.64 HD00928 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00064) of George Ross and others improving the personal care attendant program. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.65 HD00932 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00065) of George Ross and others relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.66 SD01292 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Karen E. Spilka, Paul J. Donato, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation regarding families and children engaged in services [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
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.
H.88 HD00607 By Mr. Jay Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 00088) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others providing for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to creating and expanding access to opportunity in low-opportunity communities. Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.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].
S.108 SD01230 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 108) of Eldridge, DiDomenico, Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to behavior analysts [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.134 SD00737 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 134) of Karen E. Spilka, Chris Walsh, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to form a commission on for-profit schools [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.150 SD00339 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Stephen M. Brewer, Barry R. Finegold, Thomas P. Conroy, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an independent analysis of expanding gaming in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
H.153 HD00145 By Mr. Jason M. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 00153) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study issues relative to education. Joint Committee on Education.
S.153 SD01804 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 153) of Wolf, Timilty, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
H.159 HD00423 For legislation to promote the successful transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary education, employment and independent living
H.168 HD00421 By Mr. Theodore C. Speliotis of Danvers, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00168) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to provide equal opportunity for special education. Joint Committee on Education.
H.177 HD00990 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00177) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to school exclusion data and school dropout reduction. Joint Committee on Education.
H.178 HD00995 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00178) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to long-term suspensions and expulsions of school students . Joint Committee on Education.
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].
H.187 HD00709 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 187) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.
S.203 SD01146 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 203) of Eldridge, Provost, Bradley and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair process for students with disabilities [Joint Committee on Education].
S.211 SD01248 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 211) of Jehlen and Joyce for legislation to establish school nutrition education classes [Joint Committee on Education].
H.214 HD00982 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00214) of William N. Brownsberger and others directing the Secretary of the Commonwealth to promulgate regulations for the implementation of an "instant runoff voting" method of preference for candidates for Representative to the United States Congress. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
S.216 SD01515 By Mr. McGee, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 216) of Story, Spilka, Sciortino and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality physical education [Joint Committee on Education].
H.255 HD00486 By Mr. Frank I. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00255) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to establishing standards for restoring and maintaining stream flows, water levels and hydrologic regimes that protect natural aquatic life in rivers and streams.. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.267 SD00197 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 267) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Cory Atkins, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation that provisions be made to create a special commission on institutional long term care services. Elder Affairs.
S.268 SD00776 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 268) of Gale D. Candaras, Katherine M. Clark, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide personal care attendant orientation. [Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities]
S.278 SD01255 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 278) of Peisch, Montigny, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to assist families care for elders [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.284 SD00901 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 284) of Sullivan, Jehlen and Pacheco for legislation relative to dementia special care units in long-term care facilities [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.288 SD00652 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Jehlen, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation to create a statewide assisted living facility master plan [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.296 SD01730 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Forry, Khan, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.299 SD00968 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Peisch, Smizik, Coppinger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to voter registration [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.305 SD01531 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Story, Speranzo, Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accountability for corporate political spending [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.308 SD01825 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Story, Forry, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair election in Massachusetts [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.330 SD00269 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of Stephen M. Brewer, Denise Andrews, John P. Fresolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the management of problem wildlife [Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
H.338 HD00109 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00338) of James Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a single-payer health insurance trust fund. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
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.
H.347 HD00903 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 347) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to dementia patients in longterm care facilities Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
S.349 SD00518 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of Puppolo, Lewis, Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to establishing standards for restoring and maintaining stream flows, water levels and hydrologic regimes that protect natural aquatic life in rivers and streams [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
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.369 HD00884 By Mr. Kevin G. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00369) of Gloria L. Fox and others relative to promoting energy efficiency in affordable housing. Joint Committee on Housing.
S.382 SD01273 By Ms. Spilka, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Moore, Walsh, Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children from toxic toys [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.397 SD01411 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Naughton, Ashe, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation for a healthy Massachusetts: safer alternatives to toxic chemicals [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.414 SD01577 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Story, Provost, Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in insurance policies [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
H.445 HD00718 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00445) of Patricia Jehlen and Kay Khan relative to the protection of children from assault and battery or sexual abuse. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.450 HD00923 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00450) of Denise Provost and others relative to youthful offenders and criminal offender record information. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.458 HD00083 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00458) of William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.490 HD00560 By Mr. Byron Rushing of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00490) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the repeal or reform of certain archaic laws. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.492 HD00612 By Mr. Byron Rushing of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00492) of Denise Provost and others relative to the reform of laws implicating certain private consensual intimate conduct between adults. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.494 HD00660 By Mr. Tom Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00494) of Brian Ashe and others relative to the admissibility of evidence in judicial or administrative proceeding pertaining to adverse health care management. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.500 SD01206 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Wolf, Eldridge, Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a public health insurance option [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.501 SD01207 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of Wolf, Walz, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
H.502 HD00658 By Messrs. Sciortino of Medford and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 502) of Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and others relative to gender based discrimination and hate crimes. The Judiciary.
S.519 SD01381 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Spilka, Cabral, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health care affordability [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
H.529 HD00267 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by Proposal for Constitutional Amendment, House, No. 00529) of Tom Sannicandro and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions . Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.538 HD00760 By Ms. Denise Provost of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00538) of Patricia Jehlen and others relative to further regulating certain individuals applying for or receiving unemployment benefits . Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.540 SD01784 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 540) of Richard T. Moore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide coverage for tobacco use cessation under Commonwealth Care. Health Care Financing.
S.543 SD00915 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 543) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael O. Moore, Cory Atkins, Sal DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Health Care Financing.
H.554 HD00622 By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 554) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the treatment of emotionally disturbed prisoners. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.558 SD01646 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 558) of Spilka, Ashe, Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish cost avoidance through care at home [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.566 SD01403 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 566) of Provost, Petruccelli, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equal access to higher education and generating revenue for the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Higher Education].
S.582 SD00694 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of Harriette Chandler, Sal DiDomenico, Patricia Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public housing innovation program [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.586 SD00730 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of Fox, Forry, Henriquez and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to housing rights for victims of domestic violence [Joint Committee on Housing].
H.597 HD00525 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 597) of William N. Brownsberger and others that the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection be directed to investigate the use of computed tomography (CT) scans. Public Health.
S.608 SD00353 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 608) of Fargo, Spiliotis, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote accessible housing for persons with disabilities [Joint Committee on Housing].
H.612 HD00738 By Ms. Denise Provost of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00612) of Kay Khan and others that medical equipment be accessible to disabled persons. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.613 HD00879 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Denise Provost and others that the Department of Public Health develop "checklists of care" for hospitals to prevent medical errors and reduce infection rates. Public Health.
H.614 HD00898 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Denise Provost, Patricia D. Jehlen and Kay Khan for legislation to promulgate regulations requiring Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (“MRSA”) screening of high-risk patients. Public Health.
H.624 HD00239 By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00624) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to require environmentally safe alternatives to harmful cleaning products. Joint Committee on Public Health.
S.665 SD00107 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of Gale D. Candaras, Steven M. Walsh, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform and improve alimony [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.671 SD00748 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Walz, Donoghue, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.672 SD01369 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 672) of Spilka, Creem, Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to sentence children [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.673 SD01499 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Walz, Story, Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish mandatory foreclosure mediation with judicial review [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.683 SD01474 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of Clark, Smizik, Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the adjournment of a trial exceeding twenty days against the objection of a committed defendant [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.684 SD01586 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 684) of Story, Montigny, McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable judicial clarification of ownership in evictions [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.764 SD00536 By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Benjamin B. Downing, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr., Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equal rights of transgendered individuals. The Judiciary.
S.767 SD01149 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of Walsh, Rushing, Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
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].
S.773 SD01535 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Spilka, O'Day, Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expungement of criminal records [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.818 SD01466 By Mr. McGee, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 818) of Jehlen, Creem, Tolman and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to the arrest and prosecution for the possession of marijuana for medical purposes [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.890 HD00263 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00890) of Sean Garballey and others relative to further regulating recycling rates and expanding the bottle bill, so-called . Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.907 SD01415 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 907) of O'Day, Hart, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce opioid overdoes deaths [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.908 SD01652 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Jehlen, McGee and Tolman for legislation to reform the "school zone" law for drug offenses [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.909 SD01654 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Jehlen, McGee and Tolman for legislation to repeal mandatory minimum sentencing laws for drug offenders [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.924 SD01205 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of Provost, McGee, Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish uniform wage compliance and recordkeeping [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
H.933 HD00938 By Ms. Sarah K. Peake of Provincetown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00933) of Cleon H. Turner and others requiring the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue "Baby Boomer Generation" registration plates. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.985 HD01299 By Mr. Tom Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00985) of Karen Spilka and others for legislation to provide adult transitional support services for persons with disabilities. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.990 SD00374 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 990) of Steven A. Tolman, James B. Eldridge, Patricia S. Jehlen, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to children's mental health clinicians [Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse].
S.1019 SD00574 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of Wolf, Walsh, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to comprehensive land use reform and partnership [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
H.1040 HD01287 By Ms. Jennifer E. Benson of Lunenburg, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01040) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to establishing a grant program to promote cost-effective, high quality in-district programs for students with disabilities. Joint Committee on Education.
H.1066 HD01258 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1066) of Tom Sannicandro and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the impact of proprietary schools receiving certain public investments. Education.
S.1073 SD00769 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1073) of Tarr, Swan, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit spouses to to serve as paid caregivers [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1078 SD00809 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1078) of Lewis, Jehlen, Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote patient engagement in health care decisions [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1079 SD00913 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME], a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of [PETITIONERS LIST] for legislation relative to adult dental restoration. Public Health.
S.1080 SD01461 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1080) of Dykema, Khan, DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a genetic bill of rights [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1095 HD01866 By Ms. Canavan of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1095) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.1097 HD01515 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1097) of Kay Khan and others relative to personal care or managerial services contracts for families caring for elderly relatives. Elder Affairs.
S.1098 SD01683 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of deMacedo, Eldridge, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to adopt the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1099 HD01796 By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to Department of Elder Affairs prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Elder Affairs.
H.1120 HD01583 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01120) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to address changes for registered voters in the central registry of voters by the Secretary of State . Joint Committee on Election Laws.
S.1126 SD00049 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1126) of Spilka, Canavan, Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Alzheimers Project [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1131 SD01593 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1131) of Tarr, Jehlen and Moore for legislation to adopt the nurse licensure compact [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1138 SD01686 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1138) of Chandler, Ashe, Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home health aides [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1156 HD01094 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to establish a Mystic River water quality commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study of the conditions of said river for fishing, boating and swimming. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1159 HD01198 By Mr. Frank I. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01159) of Patricia Jehlen and others relative to the use of disposable carryout bags in certain stores.. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.1161 SD00678 By Mr. Rosenberg, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1161) of Hill, Creem, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the medical use of marijuana by patients approved by physicians and certified by the department of public health [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1172 HD01564 By Ms. Ruth B. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01172) of Gailanne Cariddi and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.1173 HD01567 By Ms. Ruth B. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01173) of Denise Andrews and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.1191 HD01592 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01191) of Karen Spilka and others relative to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
S.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].
H.1228 HD01823 By Mr. Jason M. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01228) of Patricia Jehlen and others relative to a public health insurance option. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.1296 HD01431 By Ms. Gloria L. Fox of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01296) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to funeral visitation for inmates. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1303 HD01501 By Mr. William C. Galvin of Canton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01303) of Denise Provost and others that persons receiving treatment for drug overdoses be granted limited immunity from prosecution for possession of controlled substances. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1346 HD01729 By Ms. Elizabeth A. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01346) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to the sentencing of children accused of certain crimes.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1393 HD01899 By Ms. Linda Dorcena Forry of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01393) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to establish a "right to know" policy for certain temporary employees. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1398 HD01620 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01398) of Steven M. Walsh and others for legislation to require employers to grant a minimum number of paid sick leave days for all employees. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1415 HD01004 By Ms. Alice K. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01415) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to further define comparable worth in the workplace. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1416 SD01012 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1416) of Provost, Wolf, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in our communities [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1427 SD00831 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of Toomey, Tarr, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the community development partnership program [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1430 HD01297 By Ms. Denise Provost of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01430) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to the rights of persons receiving services from program or facilities of the Department of Mental Health. Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.1450 SD01527 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1450) of Wolf, Lewis, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to apply the sales tax to certain retail sales over the internet [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.
H.1492 HD01686 By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01492) of Timothy J. Toomey and others for legislation to establish a nursing advisory board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. 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.1576 SD01183 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Walz, Dykema, Downing and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to public records [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1650 SD00045 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1650) of Wolf, Walz, Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the bottle bill [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1651 SD00911 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1651) of Wolf, Tarr, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1653 SD00099 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1653) of Forry, Provost, Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to affordable housing energy efficiency [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1718 SD00300 By Mr. Baddour, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Steven A. Baddour, Marc R. Pacheco, Patricia D. Jehlen, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to identification cards. Transportation.
H.1737 HD01506 By Mr. Antonio F. D. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01737) of Denise Provost and others relative to access to public records in state agencies. Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1774 HD01692 By Mr. Carl M. Sciortino of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01774) of Paul Schmid and others relative to energy efficiency programs and green jobs. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1808 HD01286 By Ms. Denise Provost of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01808) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to motor vehicle speed limits within urban districts . Joint Committee on Transportation.
S.1839 SD01600 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of James B. Eldridge, Linda Dorcena Forry, Peter V. Kocot, Susan C. Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote asset development in transitional assistance programs [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
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.1853 SD01498 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1853) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, David M. Torrisi and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to prohibit the Commonwealth from discrimination against those providing special education services to Massachusetts students. [Public Service].
H.1858 HD02958 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to promote asset development in transitional assistance programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.1858 SD01152 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1858) of Pacheco, Chang-Diaz, Candaras and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of prescriber-identifiable data for marketing purposes [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
H.1968 HD02097 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1968) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of senior citizen safety zones in cities and towns. Elder Affairs.
H.1985 HD02250 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1985) of Wolf and others for legislation to strengthen certain provisions of the campaign finance laws Joint Committee on Election Laws.
H.1990 HD02022 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1990) of Garballey and others relative to reducing the use of non-compostable plastic bags in retail sales Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2021 HD02992 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2021) of Story and others that the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health develop health risk assessment guidelines of proposed school construction sites Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
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.
H.2082 HD02573 By Mr. Fallon of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2082) of Scaccia and others for legislation to regulate claims for services of patients in nursing and long-term care facilities Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
H.2109 HD02036 By Representatives Ms. Wolf of Cambridge and Ms. Provost, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Forry and others relative to the eligibility of students for in-state tuition rates and fees at public higher educational institutions Joint Committee on Higher Education.
H.2130 HD02824 By Mr. Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2130) of Forry and others to expand housing opportunities for persons displaced by public action or natural disaster and persons who are homeless or facing imminent homelessness Joint Committee on Housing.
H.2291 HD02988 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2291) of Walsh and others for legislation to increase the minimum wage Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2293 HD02018 By Representatives Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead and Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2293) of DiNatale and others relative to employment agreements concerning engaging in activities directly or indirectly competitive with the employer Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
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.2366 HD02917 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2366) of Reinstein and others relative to public access of private restrooms Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2369 HD02867 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2369) of Kay Khan and others relative to certified professional midwives and enhancing the practice of nurse-midwives. Public Health.
H.2553 HD02261 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2553) of Khan and others relative to the taxation of certain income Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2723 HD03464 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2723) of Spiliotis and others for legislation to eliminate the limit on Horace Mann charter schools Joint Committee on Education.
H.2727 HD03094 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2727) of Swan and others relative to the establishment of an Alzheimer’s state plan commission (including members of the General Court) to assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer’s disease on residents of the Commonwealth Joint Committee on Elder Affairs.
H.2735 HD03113 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2735) of Jehlen and others relative to to initiative and referendum petitions Joint Committee on Election Laws.
H.2753 HD03197 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2753) of Khan and others for legislation to reduce human exposure to particulate matter pollution Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2905 HD03202 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2905) of Story and others relative to the reporting on health effects of particulate matter Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2906 HD03178 By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2906) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to increase routine screening for the HIV virus. Public Health.
H.3287 HD02014 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3287) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to prohibit human trafficking and assist victims. The Judiciary.
H.3310 HD01379 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3310) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the personal care services administered by the Division of Medical Assistance. Public Health.
H.3343 HD03675 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3343) of James J. Dwyer and others for legislation to authorize the city of Woburn to issue eight additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3361 HD02809 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the crime of health care professionals participating in the torture and abusive treatment of prisoners. The Judiciary.
H.3367 HD02064 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to reduce health care costs by promoting additional education on cost effectiveness to providers. Public Health.
H.3425 HD01924 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others relative to the Massachusetts Military Family Relief Fund. [Veterans and Federal Affairs].
H.3529 HD03833 By Messrs. Donato of Medford and Sciortino of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3529) of Paul J. Donato, Patricia D. Jehlen and Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to transfer certain funds from the water enterprise account of said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3530 HD03832 (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to increase fees for special details performed by public employees in said city
H.3542 HD01444 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3542) of Jennifer Flanagan and others for legislation to provide that cytologic screenings performed at the same time as annual physical examinations be separately billed by health care providers and paid by insurers. Financial Services.
H.3679 HD02049 Relative to nepotism in schools
H.3692 HD03956 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Martha M. Walz and others establishing a State House arts commission to maintain custody and care of all works of art and historical artifacts at the State House. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
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.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.3892 HD04219 By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3892) of James J. Dwyer and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Woburn be authorized to place a certain question regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages on the city's election ballot. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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.

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Education & Public Service

  • Newton High School
  • Swarthmore College, B.A.
  • Harvard University, M.A.T.
  • University of Massachusetts at Boston (Masters Degree Program)
  • School Committee (1976-1991)
  • Mass. House (1991-2005)
  • Mass. Senate (2005-present)
Second Middlesex, Consisting of Medford, Somerville, ward 1, precincts 2 and 3, ward 2, precincts 2 and 3, and wards 3 to 7, inclusive, Woburn, ward 2, and Winchester.