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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.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.16 SD01724 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 16) of Richard Ross, Gale Candaras, Robert Hedlund and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to prohibit eminent domain. The Judiciary.
S.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.47 SD01821 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 47) of Timilty, Puppolo, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a deaf children's bill of rights [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.68 SD01872 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Timilty, Moore, Jones and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the misuse of public funds [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
H.72 HD00434 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00072) of George Ross and others that the Department of Social Services be authorized to retain certain information to assist in risk and safety assessments of children and families.. 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.105 SD00192 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Swan, Spiliotis, Smizik and other members of the General Court to reduce unwanted communication from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.107 SD01827 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Wolf, Smola, Sciortino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to greyhound simulcasting [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
H.114 HD00437 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00114) of George Ross and others relative to providing consumers with protections from vendors providing retail sales or services in spaces other than fixed building sites.. Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.145 SD00590 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Reinstein, Provost, Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate secondary metals dealing [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
H.154 HD00447 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00154) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to the awarding of diplomas for civics education by the Board of Education.. Joint Committee on Education.
S.173 SD00674 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 173) of Walsh, Hedlund, Ferrante and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for loans for waterfront development [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
S.239 SD00615 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Ferrante, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to charter revocation [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.241 SD00631 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 241) of Ferrante, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to DESE contracts [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].
H.244 HD00848 Relative to the membership of the Middlesex Canal Commission
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].
H.279 HD00269 By Mr. Costello of Newburyport, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00279) of Michael A. Costello and Thomas Kennedy for legislation to enable the formation by individual health care providers of accountable care organizations. Joint Committee on Financial Services.
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.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].
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.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].
S.384 SD00611 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 384) of Ferrante, Tarr and Hedlund for legislation to provide increased sewer rate relief [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.385 SD00653 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 385) of Ross, Hedlund and Tarr for legislation to establish a water resources conservation act and efficiency program [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.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].
H.422 HD00201 By Ms. Dean Campbell of Methuen, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00422) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to requiring the posting of security for the seizure and impoundment of certain animals. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.429 SD01563 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 429) of Hedlund and Joyce for legislation to provide health care coverage for hearing aids [Joint Committee on Financial Services].
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.478 HD00436 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00478) of George Ross and others for legislation to provide that interstate criminal offender records be made available to certain persons and agencies. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.479 HD00438 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00479) of George Ross and others for legislation to provide visitation rights for great grandparents.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.481 HD00453 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00481) of George Ross and others relative to the Sex Offender Registry Board.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.514 HD00655 By Mr. Thomas M. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00514) of Cleon H. Turner and others for legislation to require that tenants or occupants deposit with court clerks rents due prior to final disposition of cases. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.543 SD00915 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 543) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael O. Moore, Cory Atkins, Sal DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Health Care Financing.
S.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.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.592 SD01478 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 592) of Provost, Hedlund and Fargo for legislation to adopt inclusionary zoning in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.618 SD01080 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Hedlund, Ross and Ross for legislation relative to low and moderate income housing [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.655 SD00228 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 655) of Spilka, deMacedo, Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to animals [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.665 SD00107 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of Gale D. Candaras, Steven M. Walsh, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform and improve alimony [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.733 HD00169 By Mr. Thomas M. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00733) of Robert Hedlund and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to increase to seven hundred dollars the benefit provided to veterans upon retirement from public service. Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.746 HD00965 By Mr. Daniel K. Webster of Pembroke, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00746) of Steven L. Levy and others relative to pension reform . Joint Committee on Public Service.
S.775 SD01595 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of DiDomenico, Candaras, Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate sex offender registration [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.789 HD00433 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00789) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to real estate tax exemptions to recipients of the Air Force Cross or Presidential Unit Citation.. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.789 SD00498 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Walsh, Speranzo, Puppolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.792 SD01216 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 792) of Hedlund and Joyce for legislation requiring police notification to certain neighbors of level 2 sex offenders [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.810 HD00073 By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by [legType], House, No. 00810) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to regulate real estate taxes for certain elderly persons . Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.820 SD00031 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Mark C. Montigny, Louis L. Kafka, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to anti-human trafficking and protection [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.847 SD01058 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to share custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.850 SD01083 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 850) of Tarr, Smola, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the unsealing of records [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.854 SD01132 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 854) of Tarr, Hedlund and Ross for legislation relative to homestead declarations recording of deeds [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.856 SD01758 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Tarr, Ross, Jones and other members of the General Court for legislation to require that eminent domain takings be for public use purposes and defining the term public use [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.871 SD00622 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 871) of Ross, Hedlund and Tarr for legislation to prevent abuse [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.873 SD00648 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 873) of Moore, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to timely classification of sex offenders [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.874 SD00649 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of Moore, Ferrante, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for increased penalties for persons who commit crimes against the elderly [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.879 SD00684 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 879) of Ross, Hedlund and Tarr for legislation to enhance the punishment for child endangerment [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.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.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].
H.936 HD00454 By Ms. Elizabeth Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00936) of George Ross and others for legislation to require the illumination of motor vehicle headlights whenever windshield wipers are in operation.. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.937 HD00122 By Mr. Puppolo, Jr. of Springfield, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00937) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to the issuance of motor vehicle registration plates to recipients of the Bronze Star. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.942 HD00770 By Ms. Kathi-Anne Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00942) of Robert Hedlund and Kathi-Anne Reinstein regulating the display of red and blue flashing, rotating or oscillating lights. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.954 HD00976 By Mr. Timothy J. Toomey of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00954) of Robert Hedlund and others relative to the use of headlights on motor vehicles. Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.957 HD00250 By Mr. Webster of Pembroke, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00957) of Daniel K. Webster and Steven Levy relative to certain motor vehicle and trailer registrations . Joint Committee on Transportation.
S.1033 SD01729 For legislation to further regulate municipal animal control
S.1041 SD01133 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of Khan, Reinstein, Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a cat and dog spay and nueter fund [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1062 SD00129 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1062) of James Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, Bruce J. Ayers and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the Norfolk County Commissioners to borrow money for the renovation of buildings at Norfolk County Agricultural High School in the town of Walpole [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
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.1112 HD01695 By [prefix] Shaunna O'Connell of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01112) of George Ross and others that candidates for public office be authorized to appoint poll watchers to observe the sealing of ballots. Joint Committee on Election Laws.
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.1192 SD00109 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1192) of Swan, Puppolo, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit price gouging during states of emergency [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.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.1225 SD01067 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1225) of Tarr, Hedlund, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a commission to study the effectiveness of a drug dealer registry in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1226 SD01135 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1226) of Richard J. Ross, George Ross, Robert L. Hedlund, Daniel Winslow and others for legislation to remove pepper spray from firearms identification. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1230 SD00840 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1230) of Hunt, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to require payment by certain prisoners of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1309 SD01238 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Hedlund and Joyce for legislation relative to the divestment of state assets from nations that sponsor terrorism [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1334 HD01077 By Mr. Steven L. Levy of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01334) of Bruce Tarr and others relative to the safe placement of newborn infants. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1335 HD01975 By Mr. Steven L. Levy of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01335) of Robert Hedlund and Steven L. Levy relative to requiring sex offenders to make an initial in person appearance. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1344 HD01927 By Mr. Marc Lombardo of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01344) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to the defense of the dissemination of harmful material to minors in a school. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1345 HD01950 By Mr. Marc Lombardo of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01345) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to increasing penalties to employers who employee illegal aliens. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1350 HD01678 By [prefix] Shaunna O'Connell of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01350) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill day in Suffolk County. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1352 HD01979 By [prefix] Shaunna O'Connell of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01352) of Elizabeth Poirier and others relative to the sex offender registry board. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1365 SD01059 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Winslow, Tarr, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public employees serving in the armed forces of the United States [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1366 SD01075 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1366) of Tarr, Hedlund and Ross for legislation to prevent overcompensation in the higher education pension system [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1388 HD01325 By Mr. Donald Wong of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01388) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to increasing the penalty for previously convicted felons subsequently convicted of the crime of rape of a child.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1389 HD01329 By Mr. Donald Wong of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01389) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to the penalty imposed by the courts in the Commonwealth for the rape of a child under fourteen years of age.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1389 SD00180 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1389) of Hedlund and Timilty for legislation relative to the state police [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.1390 HD01332 By Mr. Donald Wong of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01390) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to increasing the penalty for persons convicted of certain sexual crimes.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1400 HD01996 By Mr. Steven L. Levy of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01400) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to providing fiscal relief to municipalities. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1453 SD01590 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1453) of Gobi, Swan, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Lung Cancer Early Detection and Treatment Research Fund [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1453 HD01992 By Mr. Steven L. Levy of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01453) of Robert Hedlund and Steven L. Levy relative to protecting municipalities. Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1454 SD01690 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Candaras, Gobi, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1462 SD01173 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1462) of Hedlund and Joyce for legislation to expand senior tax reductions for volunteer services [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1465 SD01194 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1465) of Hedlund and Joyce for legislation relative to senior property tax credit [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1466 SD01195 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1466) of Brian A. Joyce and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to property tax rebates for senior citizens. Revenue.
S.1479 SD00419 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1479) of Candaras, Chang-Diaz, Tarr and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to tax deductions for home heating costs [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1480 SD00895 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1480) of Kane, Tarr, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal the estate tax [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1510 SD01052 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of Tarr, Hedlund and Ross for legislation to exempt certain long-term care facilities from property taxes [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1511 SD01079 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1511) of Tarr, Hedlund, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize a city or town to designate a checkoff on its real estate tax bills and to establish an economic aid [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1513 SD01124 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1513) of Tarr, Hedlund and Ross for legislation to limit proposition 2 1/2 override elections and allowing an underride in all communities [Joint Committee on Revenue].
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.1530 SD00621 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1530) of Ross, Hedlund and Tarr for legislation to extend single sales factor apportionment to all 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.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.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].
S.1542 SD01188 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Timilty, Hedlund and Tarr for legislation to reduce the income tax [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1547 SD00160 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1547) of Hedlund, Tarr and Timilty for legislation relative to a small business gas tax credit [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1548 SD00312 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Walsh, Dwyer, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax exemptions for school related expenses [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1550 SD00345 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1550) of Ross, Hedlund, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax credits for the purchase of certain medical supplies [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1551 SD00346 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1551) of Hedlund and Timilty for legislation relative to reducing the tax burden on seniors [Joint Committee on Revenue].
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.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.1680 SD00885 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1680) of Pignatelli, Hedlund and Knapik for legislation to create an energy efficiency pilot program [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
H.1710 HD01485 By [prefix] Shaunna O'Connell of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01710) of George Ross and others relative to tax credits for fuel efficient vehicles. Joint Committee on Revenue.
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.1761 SD01545 By Mr. McGee, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1761) of Vieira, Timilty, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote and and advance motorcycle safety [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1785 SD01056 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1785) of Winslow, Tarr, Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow certain online drives license notices [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1786 SD01849 By Mr. Ross, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1786) of Tarr, Stanley, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish senior citizen safety zones [Joint Committee on Transportation].
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.1796 SD00651 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1796) of Tarr, Moore, Ferrante and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to special veterans plates [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.1823 SD01213 By Mr. Hart, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1823) of John Hart, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public homes for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.1835 SD00528 By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of Ross, Moore, Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to exempting active military personnel from certain licensing renewal requirements [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.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.1866 SD00492 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME], a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1866) of [PETITIONERS LIST] for legislation to establish a Police Fire Safety Fund in the Commonwealth. . Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.
S.2012 SD02074 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. The Judiciary.
S.2016 SD02037 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2016) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia S. Creem, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate the continuing education requirements for certain real estate appraisers and trainees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.2041 SD02088 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Vallee, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize those in military service. Transportaion.
S.2061 SD02109 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Richard T. Moore, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr, George N. Peterson, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance community safety. The Judiciary.
H.2078 HD02275 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2078) of Wong and others relative to the approval of affordable health insurance contacts by the Commissioner of Insurance Joint Committee on Financial Services.
H.2136 HD02365 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2136) of Hedlund and Bradley relative to Level 3 sex offenders residing near schools Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2281 HD02253 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2281) of Poirier and others establishing a seat belt defense in civil actions for certain personal injuries incurred in a motor vehicle accident Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2312 HD02675 By Mr. Webster of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2312) of Levy and others relative to the employment of alien persons who are not documented as being lawfully admitted to the United States Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2313 HD02273 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2313) of Wong and others for legislation to establish a minimum wage for certain seasonal employees under twenty years of age Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2326 HD02908 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) of Khan and others relative to the care of animals in cities and towns Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2335 HD02298 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2335) of Webster and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to establish free enterprise zones to stimulate job production and economic revitalization Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2492 HD02278 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2492) of Poirier and others relative to collective bargaining and management rights of public employees Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.2547 HD02825 By Mr. Mark of Hancock, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Tarr and others relative to establishing a biofuel tax credit Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2548 HD02829 By Mr. Mark of Hancock, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2548) of Walsh and others relative to tax deductions for student loans Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2570 HD02268 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2570) of Wong and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for certain sales tax payments Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2571 HD02307 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2571) of Walsh and others relative to creating jobs by facilitating issuance of bonds under the Community Preservation Act Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.2600 HD02274 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2600) of Webster and others for legislation to promote privitization and repeal prevailing wage restrictions in certain public services Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2601 HD02279 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2601) of Tarr and others for legislation to authorize the Suggestions Awards Board within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance to offer certain financial awards to citizens for suggestions reducing the cost of government Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2602 HD02314 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2602) of Wong and others relative to job creation by increasing disposable income in the state economy Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2604 HD02384 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2604) of Hedlund and Bradley relative to including certain beverage containers in the "bottle law", so-called Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2632 HD02408 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2632) of Hedlund and Bradley that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue distinctive registration plates indicating support for an autism trust fund Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.2665 HD02305 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2665) of Walsh and others reducing the cost of constructing or improving roads Joint Committee on Transportation.
H.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.2686 HD03487 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2686) of Webster and others for legislation to require recipients of state benefits to complete an expenditure verification questionnaire Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2747 HD03434 By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2747) of Hedlund and Cantwell establishing a revolving fund to supplement the funding of waterway projects and coastal protection initiatives Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.2789 HD02238 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2789) of Walsh and others for legislation to further regulate the renting or leasing of illegal residential premises Joint Committee on Housing.
H.2836 HD03318 By Mr. Levy of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Webster and others relative to the electronic monitoring of sex offenders found to be in violation of the conditions of probation Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2991 HD03334 By Mr. Fattman of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2991) of Swan and others for legislation to grant a tax credit to certain attorneys who provide free legal services for adoption cases 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.3155 HD03489 By Mr. Levy of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3155) of Webster and others relative to the protection of children from sexual predators Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.3229 HD03366 By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3229) of Wong and others relative to the registration of certain sex offenders Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.3279 HD02015 By Messrs. Brady of Brockton and Dwyer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3279) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for assault and battery upon public employees. The Judiciary.
H.3282 HD03236 By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3282) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to judicial foreclosures. The Judiciary.
H.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.3587 HD03681 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to regulate sex offender registration in the 21st century. The Judiciary.
H.3686 HD03245 For legislation to promote the participation of veteran owned businesses in state contracting
H.3766 HD03958 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the crime of failing to notify law enforcement officials of a missing or deceased child. The Judiciary.
H.3822 HD04078 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3822) of [PETITIONERS LIST] for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Maida Green, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
H.3834 HD04145 (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize Brian E. Stewart to continue employment with the police department of the town of Scituate, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
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By Request 		SD01500 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 90) of Hedlund and Chang-Diaz for legislation relative to massage therapist licensure [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].

Sen. Hedlund grew up in Hingham and graduated from Hingham Public Schools. As a teenager, he took over his grandfather’s truck repair business in Quincy and became active in the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. Frustrated with the direction of state government, he launched a two-year campaign that saw him defeat two older and better funded candidates in the 1990 primary on his way to unseating a 26-year incumbent. After losing his seat during the 1992 election, he won it back in 1994 and has held it since, thanks to an independent voting record, a belief in constituent service, and a platform of low taxes, smaller government and civil liberties.

Personal Information

Profession: Small Business Owner
Children: 1
Interests: History, softball, cycling, music

Career Highlights

  • Served as chief Senate sponsor of Melanie’s Law
  • Blocked a proposed LNG facility from being built at the Boston Harbor Islands National Park
  • Helped dismantle the Mass. Turnpike Authority
  • Led push in Senate to reform our illegal immigration rules; Never voted for a single tax hike

Education & Public Service

  • Hingham High School
  • Wentworth Institute
  • Quincy College
  • University of Massachusetts at Boston
  • South Shore Chamber of Commerce
  • Mass. Senate (1991-'92, 1994-present)
Plymouth and Norfolk, Consisting of Duxbury, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell and Scituate, in the county of Plymouth; and Cohasset and Weymouth, in the county of Norfolk.