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H.52 HD00964 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 52) of Sean Garballey and others providing access to hearing aids for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.67 SD00612 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Timilty, Moore, Ferrante and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect disabled persons from financial exploitation [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
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].
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.80 SD01098 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Moore and Tarr for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Capital Partnership Program [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
S.135 SD00433 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 135) of Tarr, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce the furnishing or procuring of alcohol to a minor by an adult [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
S.149 SD01458 By Mr. Baddour, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 149) of Baddour, Swan, Spiliotis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the business climate of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
S.150 SD00339 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Stephen M. Brewer, Barry R. Finegold, Thomas P. Conroy, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an independent analysis of expanding gaming in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
S.155 SD00002 By Ms. Flanagan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Steven A. Baddour, Anthony W. Petruccelli, Steven A. Tolman and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand gaming in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies].
S.183 SD01635 By Ms. Chandler, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 183) of Fox, Bastien, Smith and other members of the General Court for legislation to design civics as a high school graduation requirement [Joint Committee on Education].
S.274 SD01512 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 274) of Spilka, Spiliotis, Smizik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to residents of continuing care retirement communities [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.289 SD01874 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 289) of Swan, Moore, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect public health [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs].
S.320 SD00661 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Timilty, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to voter identification [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.322 SD00851 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Moore, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to independent campaign expenditures and electioneering communications [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.324 SD01198 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 324) of Moore and Tarr for legislation to establish an independent redistricting commission [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
H.389 HD00317 By Mr. Geraldo Alicea of Charlton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00389) of Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to increase the penalties imposed for rape of mentally retarded persons. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.624 SD00663 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 624) of Tarr, Moore, Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to require landlord notice of unsafe conditions [Joint Committee on Housing].
S.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.701 SD00762 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 701) of Conroy, Moore and Creem for legislation to hold health professionals liable in emergency response [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.808 SD00937 By Mr. Kennedy, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 808) of Kennedy and Moore for legislation to regulate the period of time for the commencement of actions against providers of health care [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.820 SD00031 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Mark C. Montigny, Louis L. Kafka, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to anti-human trafficking and protection [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.827 SD01380 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 827) of Mark C. Montigny, Russell Holmes, Alice Hanlon Peisch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the commercial exploitation of people [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.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.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.886 SD00998 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 886) of Moore and Tarr for legislation to increase penalties for driving without a license or registration [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.891 SD01845 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Swan, Puppolo, Levy and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the parole system and protect public safety [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.892 SD01846 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 892) of Rush, Puppolo, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of adopting the federal parole guidelines [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.919 SD00680 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 919) of DiDomenico, Ferrante, Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to require recordkeeping at public construction worksites in order to protect first responders [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.921 SD01547 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Moore, Fargo, Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a middle-skills council and the creation of regional skills academies in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
H.964 HD00298 By Mr. Naughton, Jr. of Clinton, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00964) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. relative to burial benefits of veterans. Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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.1042 SD00983 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Clark, Mark, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow for the decriminalization of minor offenses [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.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.1088 SD00075 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1088) of James B. Eldridge and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act providers. Public Health.
S.1094 SD01503 By Ms. Fargo, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1094) of Sánchez, Provost, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation to restrict the sale of tobacco products at locations where health professional are employed [Joint Committee on Public Health].
S.1170 SD01091 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1170) of Moore and Tarr for legislation to expand the determination of need threshold [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1179 HD01523 Relative to insurance reimbursements for emergency ambulance service
S.1211 SD01610 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of Welch, Walz, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a primary safety belt law [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1284 HD01643 By Mr. William N. Brownsberger of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01284) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to the witholding of rent. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1287 HD01590 By Ms. Christine E. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01287) of Elizabeth Poirier and others relative to penalties for breaking and entering a firearm retail wholesaler or manufacturer. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1287 SD00143 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1287) of McGee, Eldridge, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the annual allowance for widows and widowers of certain public employees [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1290 SD00365 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1290) of Lewis, Eldridge, Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to health reimbursement accounts [Joint Committee on Public Service].
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.
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.1526 SD00616 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1526) of Timilty, Spilka, Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a commuter tax deduction [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1527 SD00617 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1527) of Moore, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to increase restaurant competitiveness [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1528 SD00619 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1528) of Ross, Timilty, Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a meals tax holiday [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.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.1541 SD01178 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Swan, Moore, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to property tax exemption for persons over the age of seventy [Joint Committee on Revenue].
H.1566 HD01711 By Mr. George N. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01566) of Richard Moore and others relative to the lawful ownership, use, possession, transfer, purchase, receipt or transportation of firearms.. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1573 SD00825 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1573) of Dykema, Tarr, Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to flying flags at half-staff upon the death of a police officer or firefighter [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1618 SD00184 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Ferrante, Moore, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish godparent's day [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1619 SD00669 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1619) of Tarr, Moore, Baddour and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.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.1624 SD00945 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1624) of Moore, Montigny, Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for accountability and transparency in the finances of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1627 SD01263 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1627) of Moore and Tarr for legislation relative to the accountability of the governor's council [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1628 SD01330 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1628) of Moore and Tarr for legislation to make government more effective and efficient [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1629 SD01409 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1629) of Moore, Adams and Tarr for legislation to control fixed costs of state government [Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight].
S.1654 SD00029 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1654) of DiDomenico, Spilka, Candaras and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing poles [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1655 SD01587 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of Tarr, Ross, Dwyer and other members of the General Court for legislation to require electrical service restoration in the event of a disruption [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1694 SD00848 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Moore, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to examine the cost reliability and economic impact of electricity [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
S.1756 SD01095 By Mr. Keenan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1756) of Moore and Keenan for legislation relative to the transfer of boat registration between family members [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1778 SD00899 By Mr. Pacheco, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1778) of Moore, Rodrigues, Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation concerning the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1794 SD00424 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1794) of Timilty, Moore, Jones and other members of the General Court for legislation to verify the effectiveness of flagmen [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.1818 SD00493 By Mr. Hart, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1818) of Cusack, Walsh, Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fuel and shelter benefits for veterans [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
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.1825 SD01525 By Mr. Hart, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1825) of Keenan, Spilka, Collins and other members of the General Court for legislation to train and certify veterans service officers and agents [Joint Committee on 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.1900 SD01948 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Therese Murray, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Brian A. Joyce, Richard T. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the administration of state government and finance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1902 HD02633 By Ms. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1902) of Schmid and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts opportunity rebuilding and expansion infrastructure program Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.1999 SD02035 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Patricia Jehlen, Patricia A. Haddad, Richard Moore and Thomas P. Conroy for legislation to extend hospice care to the MassHealth basic and MassHealth essential programs. Health Care Financing.
S.2012 SD02074 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. The Judiciary.
S.2027 SD02073 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to real estate tax abatements. Revenue.
S.2041 SD02088 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Vallee, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize those in military service. Transportaion.
H.2115 HD02078 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2115) of Walsh and others for legislation to further define affordable housing Joint Committee on Housing.
H.2253 HD02772 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Tolman and others relative to improving the apprehension of drunk drivers and other law violators Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2348 HD02636 By Ms. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to optometric patient care. Public Health.
H.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.2401 HD02627 By Ms. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Wolf and others relative to establishing a primary motor vehicle seatbelt violation for operators or passengers not wearing a safety belts Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.2911 HD03088 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2911) of Clark and others for legislation to allow police officers to make arrests outside their territorial jurisdiction Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3330 HD01300 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3330) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the criminal penalties for organized retail theft. [The Judiciary].
H.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.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.3636 HD03888 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to establish a penalty for parents, legal guardians or caretakers failing to report the death of a minor child. The Judiciary.
H.3684 HD01889 That the State Purchasing Agent give preference to products or services manufactured or produced in the United States
H.3686 HD03245 For legislation to promote the participation of veteran owned businesses in state contracting
H.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.3829 HD04023 By Mr. Winslow of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel Winslow and others for legislation to provide power outage rebates to consumers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3900 HD04233 By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3900) of Peter J. Durant and Richard T. Moore (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Southbridge. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3905 HD03892 By Ms. Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the reporting of a missing child. The Judiciary.

Senator Richard T. Moore is now serving his seventh term in the Massachusetts Senate representing 14 communities in Southern Worcester County. He is the Senate Chair of the Legislature’s influential Joint Committee on Health Care Financing and is constantly in the forefront of issues affecting the health of the people of Massachusetts. His imprint can be found on nearly every piece of health care legislation enacted in Massachusetts since 1999 including the landmark 2006 Massachusetts Health Care Reform law that has expanded access to health care to more than 97% of Massachusetts residents.

Currently, the Senator is the President of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a post he was elected to by the nation’s thousands of state legislators. He also serves as co-chair of the NCSL’s Health Information Technology Champions (HITCh) Project and is an active member of the National Governor’s Association State e-Health Initiative – both aimed at encouraging the broader use of health information technology across the nation.

Prior to his service in the Senate, Senator Moore was a three-term Hopedale selectman, nine term state representative, and a former Associate Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Clinton Administration (1994-1996).

He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Clark University (Worcester, MA) and a master’s degree in student personnel administration from Colgate University (Hamilton, NY), and is the recipient of two honorary degrees – a doctorate of science degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a doctor of humane letters degree from the New England College of Optometry.

Personal Information

Profession: Educational Administrator
Spouse: Joanne Moore (Bednarz)
Religion: Roman Catholic
Pets: Cats (Syko, Moet, Mimi, Maya, and El Diablo)
Interests: History, Government, Public Policy, Teaching, Reading, Traveling

Career Highlights

  • Key architect of the landmark Massachusetts health care reform law that has resulted in near universal access to health care and established the foundation for health cost containment
  • Election by the nation’s thousands of state legislators as President of the National Conference of State Legislatures
  • Led efforts to establish the Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park and the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor to appropriately recognize the region’s role in our nation’s history

Education & Public Service

  • Hopedale High School
  • Clark University, A.B.
  • Colgate University, M.A.
  • Selectman (1970-1978, chairman 1971, 1972, 1974 and 1977)
  • Massachusetts Health and Education Facilities Authority (1968-1970); Mass. House (1977-1994)
  • Associate Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency (1994-1996)
  • Mass. Senate (1996-present)
Worcester and Norfolk, Consisting of Blackstone, Douglas, Dudley, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, Oxford, Southbridge, Sutton, Uxbridge and Webster, in the county of Worcester; and Bellingham, in the county of Norfolk.