Senate Docket Bill Committee Cross Reference 4-15-09
Docket Number Bill Number Primary Sponsor Description Refile Number Initial Committee Referral Docket Sort
SD2 S104 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to community preservation S00157 Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business 2
SD3 S1332 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to create property tax credits for individuals with disabilities S01799 Joint Committee on Revenue 3
SD4 S55 Joan M. Menard for legislation to improve quality in early education and care by family child care proviers   Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  4
SD5 S1125 Joan M. Menard for legislation to further regulate the retirement benefits of members of the University of Massachusetts police department. S01579 Joint Committee on Public Service 5
SD6 S1126 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to certain state employees of the Department of J26 S01570 Joint Committee on Public Service 6
SD7 S1127 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to the employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority S01576 Joint Committee on Public Service 7
SD8 S1128 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to indemnity of probation and court officers S01580 Joint Committee on Public Service 8
SD9 S1129 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to public hearings of the group insurance commission S01575 Joint Committee on Public Service 9
SD10 S1130 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to expenses incurred in defense against unfair labor practices. S01573 Joint Committee on Public Service 10
SD11 S1131 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority S01569 Joint Committee on Public Service 11
SD12 S1132 Joan M. Menard for legislation to provide that decisions of the Labor Relations Commission in representation cases shall be subject to judicial review S01567 Joint Committee on Public Service 12
SD13 S1133 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to the retirement rights of certain employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority S01577 Joint Committee on Public Service 13
SD14 S148 Thomas M. McGee for legislation relative to home improvement contractor registration S00189 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 14
SD15 S694 Thomas M. McGee for legislation relative to worker's compensation S01076 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 15
SD16 S247 Thomas M. McGee for legislation relative to projects funded by the school building authority S00336 Joint Committee on Education 16
SD17 S1106 Thomas M. McGee for legislation relative to creditable service for teachers S01541 Joint Committee on Public Service 17
SD18 S1134 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to defining employees classified in group 4 S01565 Joint Committee on Public Service 18
SD19 S1135 Joan M. Menard for legislation to further regulate the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees S01560 Joint Committee on Public Service 19
SD20 S1136 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to the definition of group two of the public employee retirement system. S01564 Joint Committee on Public Service 20
SD21 S1137 Joan M. Menard for legislation to authorize retirement incentives for certain career employees S01559 Joint Committee on Public Service 21
SD22 S1138 Joan M. Menard for legislation to provide for the retirement of all municipal employees S01566 Joint Committee on Public Service 22
SD23 S695 Thomas M. McGee for legislation relative to workers compensation for veterans   Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 23
SD24 S2007 Thomas M. McGee for legislation relative to certain benefits for surviving spouses while a surviving child serves in the armed forces   Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs 24
SD25 S291 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to high school graduation requirements S00380 Joint Committee on Education 25
SD26 S292 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to improve the attracting excellence to teaching programs S00382 Joint Committee on Education 26
SD27 S293 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to special  education budgets S00381 Joint Committee on Education 27
SD28 S294 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide substance abuse awareness in schools S00383 Joint Committee on Education 28
SD29 S295 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to establish a drug prevention pilot program in schools  S00384 Joint Committee on Education 29
SD30 S516 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide for necessary aqua therapy S00705 Joint Committee on Financial Services 30
SD31 S1836 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to the commission of a crime while in posession of a police scanner   S01026 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 31
SD32 S1837 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to reducing sporting event related violence S01027 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 32
SD33 S1838 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to providing for certificates of rehabilitation and recovery and rehabilitation for substance abusers S01028 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 33
SD34 S1839 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to protect a union agent and union member S01030 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 34
SD35 S1840 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to humanist marriage officiants S01031 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 35
SD36 S1841 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to promote community service for minor offenses S01032 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 36
SD37 S722 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to displaced workers S01107 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 37
SD38 S723 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to enhance training and career opportunities for young workers S01108 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 38
SD39 S750 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide for a study of the central intake for the placement of substance abusers in treatment facilities S01138 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 39
SD40 S906 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to assure safe, humane care of day surgery patients S01334 Joint Committee on Public Health 40
SD41 S907 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to screening for developmental disabilities S01336 Joint Committee on Public Health 41
SD42 S1465 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to emergency contracts for public construction projects S01911 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 42
SD43 S1466 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to amend mgl chapter 29 relative to state officers S01912 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 43
SD44 S1467 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to make technical corrections to the State Trademarks Act S01914 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 44
SD45 S296 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to an afterschool education pilot S00385 Joint Committee on Education 45
SD46 S297 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to the youthbuild program S00386 Joint Committee on Education 46
SD47 S241 Joyce, Brian (SEN) for legislation to establish school nutrition education classes S00328 Joint Committee on Education 47
SD48 S1699 Anthony D. Galluccio relative to responsibility for damages resulting from the transportation of explosive and inflammable materials S02837 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 48
SD49 S1065 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation relative to age restrictions for veterans applying to be police officers and firefighters S02560 Joint Committee on Public Service 49
SD50 S314 Joyce, Brian (SEN) for legislation to protect assets of the spouse of a nursing home resident S00409 Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 50
SD51 S1700 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation relative to commercial motor vehicle safety S02558 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 51
SD52 S477 Joyce, Brian (SEN) for legislation to provide for public safeguards and protections for users of automated teller machines. S00596 Joint Committee on Financial Services 52
SD53 S270 Karen E. Spilka for legislation relative to school attendance S00366 Joint Committee on Education 53
SD54 S1333 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to establish an income tax deduction for individuals who donate a human organ. S01800 Joint Committee on Revenue 54
SD55 S1958 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to provide greater protection in registry of motor vehicle hearings S02089 Joint Committee on Transportation 55
SD56 S748 Karen E. Spilka for legislation relative to the civil commitment for alcoholism or substance abuse at certain facilities S01131 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 56
SD57 S614 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to promote higher education among employees of human services provider organizations S00740 Joint Committee on Higher Education 57
SD58 S795 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to municipal officials S01207 Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 58
SD59 S77 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to increase consumer access to licensed marriage and family therapists S00120 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  59
SD60 S78 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to eligibility criteria for nursing homes serving pediatric residents S00121 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  60
SD61 S79 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to improvements in private duty nursing care for developmentally disabled children S00122 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  61
SD62 S80 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide for insurance coverage for vision screening for children  S00123 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  62
SD63 S187 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to restore consumer control over the private information collected by retail discount cards S00242 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 63
SD64 S1842 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to identity theft jurisdiction S00243 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 64
SD65 S188 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to uniform expiration dates S00244 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 65
SD66 S189 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide for a study of mis-marked and mis-priced items in retail stores S00245 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 66
SD67 S724 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to make the members of limited liability companies liable for violations of the payment of wages statute  S00269 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 67
SD68 S517 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to improve access to alcohol and other drug clinical services S00642 Joint Committee on Financial Services 68
SD69 S518 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to large print labels for the visually impaired S00644 Joint Committee on Financial Services 69
SD70 S665 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to conserve conventional fuel energy by making more effecient use of solar energy S00781 Joint Committee on Housing 70
SD71 S1203 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to retirement benefits for John G. Flores S01654 Joint Committee on Public Service 71
SD72 S1204 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to bargaining units S01655 Joint Committee on Public Service 72
SD73 S1205 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide for binding arbitration for fire fighters and police officers S01656 Joint Committee on Public Service 73
SD74 S1206 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide for an early retirement incentive for state employees S01658 Joint Committee on Public Service 74
SD75 S1207 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to protecting the rights of custodial, maintenance and other non-teaching employees of school districts S01663 Joint Committee on Public Service 75
SD76 S1208 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to creditable service S01665 Joint Committee on Public Service 76
SD77 S1209 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide for creditable service for members of redevelopment authorities S01667 Joint Committee on Public Service 77
SD78 S1210 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to define member contributions for retirement systems S01671 Joint Committee on Public Service 78
SD79 S1211 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to promote equity in pension benefits S01672 Joint Committee on Public Service 79
SD80 S1212 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to creditable service for Boston teachers S01674 Joint Committee on Public Service 80
SD81 S1375 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to veterans exemptions S01834 Joint Committee on Revenue 81
SD82 S1541 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide for a study of energy effeciency in laundromats S01991 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 82
SD83 S1981 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to a commuter rail stop in Allston-Brighton S02112 Joint Committee on Transportation 83
SD84 S1982 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide counseling services and medical leave for crew members of a railroad compnay involved in an accident resulting in loss of life or serious bodily injury S02113 Joint Committee on Transportation 84
SD85 S1983 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to reinstitute the night owl program S02114 Joint Committee on Transportation 85
SD86 S66 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to enhance opportunities for housing among recipients of transitional assistance   Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  86
SD87 S617 Frederick E. Berry for legislation relative to authorizing municipalities to protect low and mederate income tenants and units of governmentally involved housing   Joint Committee on Housing 87
SD88 S1741 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to CORI information for chapter 766 approved private schools S00945 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 88
SD89 S251 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to out of stste price authorization for chapter 766 students   Joint Committee on Education 89
SD90 S486 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to certain transactions by a foreign transmittal agency subject to the supervision of the commissioner of banks    Joint Committee on Financial Services 90
SD91 S834 Joan M. Menard for legislation to expand medical peer review   Joint Committee on Public Health 91
SD92 S1742 Joan M. Menard for legislation to improve the prehension of drunk drivers and other law violators S00947 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 92
SD93 S1743 Joan M. Menard for legislation to further regulate certain visitation rights S00946 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 93
SD94 S960 Joan M. Menard for legislation to regulate the use of chimineas S01397 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 94
SD95 S1139 Joan M. Menard for legislation to authorize the state retirement board to grant creditable service to Joan Casey-Amaral S02661 Joint Committee on Public Service 95
SD96 S1744 Joan M. Menard for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sheila Ferreira, an employee of the Trial Court   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 96
SD97 S1140 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authorityi   Joint Committee on Public Service 97
SD98 S527 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to further regulate postpartum care S00652 Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 98
SD99 S1213 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to the retirement benefits of emergency medical technicians S01666 Joint Committee on Public Service 99
SD100 S1684 Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation to restrict the sale of energy drinks to minors   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 100
SD101 S244 Michael R. Knapik for legislation concerning funding replacement vocational and technical public high school instructional equipment S00332 Joint Committee on Education 101
SD102 S245 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to change the maximum required age for school attendance S00329 Joint Committee on Education 102
SD103 S606 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees S00726 Joint Committee on Higher Education 103
SD104 S151 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to the resale of tickets   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 104
SD105 S246 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to provide for capital equipment replacement in vocational education as part of state aid to public schools S00331 Joint Committee on Education 105
SD106 S521 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to streamline the physician credentialing process. S00645 Joint Committee on Financial Services 106
SD108 S351 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to voter registration in public high schools S00450 Joint Committee on Election Laws 108
SD110 S2005 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to Massachusetts veterans S02137 Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs 110
SD111 S607 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to provide coverage of educational expenses to deceased veterans  S00725 Joint Committee on Higher Education 111
SD112 S1094 Thomas P. Kennedy for legislation relative to creditable service for school business administrators S01480 Joint Committee on Public Service 112
SD113 S776 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to town meeting dates S01170 Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 113
SD114 S1102 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the residency requirements of assistant treasures and collectors   Joint Committee on Public Service 114
SD115 S448 Frederick E. Berry for legislation relative to anesthesia coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment   Joint Committee on Financial Services 115
SD116 S1725 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to reporting child pornography S00937 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 116
SD117 S1376 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to restore vendor credits. S01837 Joint Committee on Revenue 117
SD118 S728 Susan C. Tucker for legislation relative to workers’ compensation fraud. S01112 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 118
SD119 S1377 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to equalize the Department of Revenue interest rates S01694 Joint Committee on Revenue 119
SD120 S328 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to increase the personal care allowance for long term care residents   Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 120
SD121 S1470 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to designate the Mary L. Girouard flagpole   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 121
SD122 S1989 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to provide auto insurance special investigators with access to registry of motor vehicle photographs   Joint Committee on Transportation 122
SD123 S1726 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to penalties for failure to appear in court S00936 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 123
SD124 S82 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to protect and improve the emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children   Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  124
SD125 S190 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to require the disclosure of check cashing and money transfer fees   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 125
SD126 S443 Susan C. Tucker for legislation relative to antique barometers S02293 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 126
SD127 S729 Susan C. Tucker for legislation relative to the penalty for failure to provide workers' compensation insurance. S01111 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 127
SD128 S1378 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to extend the senior circuit breaker tax credit to disabled persons. S01835 Joint Committee on Revenue 128
SD129 S1543 Susan C. Tucker for legislation relative to double poles. S01993 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 129
SD130 S522 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to reduce automobile insurance costs and premiums in the Commonwealth. S00646 Joint Committee on Financial Services 130
SD131 S1727 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to eliminating presumed personal recognizance for certain defendants S00934 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 131
SD132 S1845 Susan C. Tucker for legistlation to regulate notaries public to protect consumers   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 132
SD133 S1544 Susan C. Tucker for legislation relative to consumer protection in energy facility siting.   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 133
SD134 S1545 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to require local approval from neighboring communities in energy facility siting.   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 134
SD135 S329 Susan C. Tucker for legislation regarding continuity of prescription drug coverage  S00433 Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 135
SD136 S1728 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to failing to appear in court after release on bail S00935 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 136
SD137 S1990 Susan C. Tucker for legislation relative to driving with an expired license.   Joint Committee on Transportation 137
SD138 S593 Susan C. Tucker for legislation to support residential care facilities as affordable options for elders and persons with disabilities.   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 138
SD139 S480 Thomas P. Kennedy for legislation relative to patient care access   Joint Committee on Financial Services 139
SD140 S1729 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to child safety and information sharing S00940 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 140
SD141 S1730 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to teen violence S00938 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 141
SD142 S25 Michael R. Knapik proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the certification of judges   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 142
SD143 S545 Thomas P. Kennedy for legislation to provide for the privacy of information of submitted by medical staff   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 143
SD144 S1095 Thomas P. Kennedy for legislation relative to credible service for school nurses   Joint Committee on Public Service 144
SD145 S56 Joan M. Menard for legislation to promote healthy behaviors S00096 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  145
SD146 S352 Joan M. Menard for legislation to regulate campaign contributions S00451 Joint Committee on Election Laws 146
SD147 S478 Joyce, Brian (SEN) for legislation to provide health care coverage for autism spectrum disorders S00595 Joint Committee on Financial Services 147
SD148 S139 Brian A. Joyce for legislation to remove the requirement to provide notice to the department of mental health of a license granted to a guardian to sell real estate S00186 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 148
SD149 S233 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation relative to bullying   Joint Committee on Education 149
SD150 S944 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation relative to consular identification   Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 150
SD151 S349 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation relative to an employment marketability curriculum   Joint Committee on Election Laws 151
SD152 S1066 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to authorize a local option for group classification.   Joint Committee on Public Service 152
SD153 S1701 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to require the tabulation of results of those cases heard before the Supreme Judicial Court of Appeals S00796 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 153
SD154 S1702 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to require a statement of reasons to accompany the denial or dismissal of any motion on activity entered in the Appeals or Supreme Judicial Court S00797 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 154
SD155 S1703 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to establish a modified judicial merit-retention system S00798 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 155
SD156 S1704 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to authorize the Appeals Court to reinstate a certain unheard case of Vincent F. Zarrilli vs. Capital Bank and Trust Company et al.  S00799 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 156
SD157 S234 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to require proof of residency of charter school students S02489 Joint Committee on Education 157
SD158 S487 Joan M. Menard for legislation banning the use of certain socio-economic factors for insurance underwriting and rating of motor vehicle liability insurance   Joint Committee on Financial Services 158
SD159 S1389 Steven A. Baddour for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency S01906 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 159
SD160 S1548 Steven A. Baddour for legislation to further protect victims from sexually dangerous persons   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 160
SD161 S910 Steven A. Baddour for legislation to establish the Massachusetts missing child clearinghouse S02350 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 161
SD162 S1226 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to authorizing tax credits for qualified donations of certain land to a public or private conservation agency   Joint Committee on Revenue 162
SD163 S1396 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to provide for the regulation of landscape sprinkler systems. S02742 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 163
SD164 S107 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the registration of irrigation contractors.   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 164
SD165 S1008 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to a retirement buy back from the Worcester County retirement system S01459 Joint Committee on Public Service 165
SD166 S1227 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to property tax deferments for senior citizens in the town of Winchendon S02327 Joint Committee on Revenue 166
SD167 S212 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to authorize the town of Winchendon to count the cost of school department retirees health insurance to be considered part of the school districts net school spending and the general government provides the required (50%) cost of said insurance. S02763 Joint Committee on Education 167
SD168 S367 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation preserving an equitable allocation of drinking water supplies for the citizens of the Commonwealth S00490 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 168
SD169 S1397 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to allow the town of Ware to sell the old council on aging building and its property at an auction   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 169
SD170 S1228 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to allow volunteer  representatives.   Joint Committee on Revenue 170
SD171 S1886 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to placing the word "veteran" on any eligible driver's license.   Joint Committee on Transportation 171
SD172 S1887 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to vehicle weight limitation requirements S02040 Joint Committee on Transportation 172
SD173 S913 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to an unloaded rifle or shotgun S01371 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 173
SD174 S594 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to extension programs at the University of Massachusetts S00718 Joint Committee on Higher Education 174
SD175 S595 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to provide for tuition and fee waivers for veterans S02260 Joint Committee on Higher Education 175
SD176 S1862 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation  to include three additional members on the advisory commission on travel and tourism S02385 Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development 176
SD177 S28 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to certain land in Templeton under the control of the Department of Mental Retardation S01083 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  177
SD178 S1009 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to a retirement buy back from the Massachusetts teachers' retirement system S01460 Joint Committee on Public Service 178
SD179 S368 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to sustainable farming protection.   Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 179
SD180 S332 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the street list   Joint Committee on Election Laws 180
SD181 S914 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to certain tanks used for the storage of fluids S01370 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 181
SD182 S1888 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to stealing registration plates and the possession of stolen registration plates S02038 Joint Committee on Transportation 182
SD183 S669 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the state wildfire team S01053 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 183
SD184 S1010 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to providing a sick leave allowance to employees of the department of mental retardation upon retirement.   Joint Committee on Public Service 184
SD185 S1011 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Michelle Curnew, an employee of the Department of Mental Retardation S02830 Joint Committee on Public Service 185
SD186 S1569 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to strengthening family relationships through responsible shared parenting  S00811 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 186
SD187 S106 Stephen A. Baddour for legislation to protect motor fuel service station owners.   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 187
SD188   Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the Recreation Revolving Fund in the town of Rutland S02519 Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 188
SD189 S1570 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to authorizie the warrantless arrest for reckless or negligent vehicular homicide and reckless or negligent operation S00810 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 189
SD190 S1571 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to increasing the civil fines and financial responsibilities and criminal penalties of motorists who violate the right of way of other motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists and/or pedestrians, resulting in serious bodily injury and/or death.   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 190
SD191 S1012 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to authorize the state employees' retirement board to pay a certain retirement benefit to the surviving spouse of John O'Neil S01455 Joint Committee on Public Service 191
SD192 S915 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to changing the hoisting law S01356 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 192
SD193 S1889 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to recreational vehicles.   Joint Committee on Transportation 193
SD194 S369 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to establish the Quaboag and Ware River Valley Heritage District Commission S00489 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 194
SD195 S1890 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the towns of Erving and Orange as the Franklin County purple heart memorial bridge  S02036 Joint Committee on Transportation 195
SD196 S213 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to provisional educators S00298 Joint Committee on Education 196
SD197 S1572 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to protect police officers while making a lawful arrest S01368 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 197
SD198 S370 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to protect public water supply lands S00488 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 198
SD199 S1398 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to amend the procurement procedures   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 199
SD200 S371 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to enhance the management of problem wildlife S00487 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 200
SD201 S916 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to amend the enclosure for public and semipublic outdoor inground swimming pools  S01362 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 201
SD202 S1891 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to further regulate the sale of distinctive registration plates for veterans S02035 Joint Committee on Transportation 202
SD203 S108 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to continuing education requirements for pipefitters, refrigeration technicians, and sprinkler fitters S00172 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 203
SD204 S1573 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to increase the penalty for motor vehicle homicide S00809 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 204
SD205 S1892 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to permist for overweight vehicles   Joint Committee on Transportation 205
SD206 S917 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the oversight of inspections S01367 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 206
SD207 S1399 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to further enforce the open meeting law S01854 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 207
SD208 S109 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to continuing  education requirements for oil burner technicians S00171 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 208
SD209 S1400 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to establish the number six as the official number of the commonwealth   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 209
SD210 S1229 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to establish a property tax exemption for members of the National Guard   Joint Committee on Revenue 210
SD211 S1893 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the clarification for the definition testing regulations and enforcment of motorcycle sound emmision   Joint Committee on Transportation 211
SD212 S918 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to missing persons S01366 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 212
SD213 S1574 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to protect certain employees in the news media S00808 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 213
SD214 S372 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to provide improved management of state forests S00481 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 214
SD215 S110 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to continuing education requirements for operators of hoisting machinery S00169 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 215
SD216 S919 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to reduce firearm license application fees S01369 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 216
SD217 S920 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to further regulate the issuance of firearm identification cards and licenses to carry firearms S01365 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 217
SD218 S1894 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to assure that motorcyclists between the ages of 16 and 18 are provided with adequate education   Joint Committee on Transportation 218
SD219 S373 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to provide for the statewide conservation of inland fisheries and wildlife S00479 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 219
SD220 S111 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to home improvement contractor registration S00168 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 220
SD221 S2017 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles   Joint Committee on Transportation 221
SD222 S1472 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to amend the heating assistance and tax relief  S01921 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 222
SD223 S921 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the safety law enforcement officers   Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 223
SD224 S1575 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to designate the East Brookfield District Courthouse as the Francis H. George Courthouse   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 224
SD225 S374 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the forest products trust fund S00478 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 225
SD226 S112 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to flea market vendors   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 226
SD227 S1013 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to provide the next of kin of a state police officer killed in the line of duty with a flag during the memorial service   Joint Committee on Public Service 227
SD228 S1895 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to authorize firefighter motorcycle license plates   Joint Committee on Transportation 228
SD229 S1014 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to authorize group insurance for volunteer firefighters  S01454 Joint Committee on Public Service 229
SD230 S1015 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of firefighters and other emergency personnel S02828 Joint Committee on Public Service 230
SD231 S922 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to include call/volunteer firefighters on the massachusetts fire training council  S01364 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 231
SD232 S923 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to include call/volunteer firefighters on the fire service commission S01363 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 232
SD233 S1016 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to include fire districts in the massachusetts retirement system S01453 Joint Committee on Public Service 233
SD234 S375 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to protect the viability of farms in the Commonwealth S00476 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 234
SD235 S376 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to farm protection S00475 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 235
SD236 S1896 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to clarify farm plates S02031 Joint Committee on Transportation 236
SD237 S377 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to clarify certain farm commodities as agriculture in the Commonwealth S00474 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 237
SD238 S378 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to promote alternative energy on farms S00473 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 238
SD239 S924 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to fair licensing  S01361 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 239
SD240 S1576 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to punish the failure to report certain fires   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 240
SD241 S379 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation amending the equine laws S00472 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 241
SD242 S1577 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to eminent domain S00807 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 242
SD243 S1578 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to dog training areas in the Commonwealth S00806 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 243
SD244 S1401 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the disposal of obsolete materials and supplies S01852 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 244
SD245 S1992 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to veteran's benefits for surviving spouses S02123 Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs 245
SD246 S1402 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to lease certain land in the town of Spencer to the Worcester County 4H Center S00030 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 246
SD247 S1017 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to David Burgess and the state Board of Retirement  S01451 Joint Committee on Public Service 247
SD248 S380 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the powers of the department of agricultural resources   Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 248
SD249 S1863 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to amend the cultural council requirements S01998 Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development 249
SD250 S1579 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to prohibit criminals to profit from their personal belongings S00805 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 250
SD251 S113 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to continuing education for licensed construction supervisors S00167 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 251
SD252 S1580 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the common defense S00804 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 252
SD253 S1230 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to tax liability reductions S01699 Joint Committee on Revenue 253
SD254 S761 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to authorize municipal use of the prudent investor standards   Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 254
SD255 S925 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to improve safety in the commonwealth   Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 255
SD256 S596 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to provide the children of Steven L. Adams a state employee killed while in the performance of his duties with tuition to public higher education S00717 Joint Committee on Higher Education 256
SD257 S114 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to authorize the town of Charlton to grant an additional license for the sale of alchololic beverages to be drunk on the premises   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 257
SD258 S1581 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to certain blood tests S00803 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 258
SD259 S926 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to certain ammunition  S01359 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 259
SD260 S1018 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to increase the survivor benefits payable to the surviving spouse of Wesley Boutelle S01450 Joint Committee on Public Service 260
SD261 S115 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to continuing education requirements for inspectors of boilers and amusement devices S00166 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 261
SD262 S116 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to applications for inspectors of amusement devices S00165 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 262
SD263 S1019 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the survivor benefits of Arline M. Grammo S01449 Joint Committee on Public Service 263
SD264 S927 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to the lawful sale of ammunition S01357 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 264
SD265 S381 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to amend the water supply protection program S00492 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 265
SD266 S382 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to amend the conservation restrictions and agricultural preservations statutes S00470 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 266
SD267 S1473 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to provide access to renewable energy resources S01919 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 267
SD268 S1582 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to certain checks not cashed and deemed abandoned   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 268
SD269 S214 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by the department   Joint Committee on Education  
of education relative to school choice programs in the commonwealth.
SD270 S2015 Stephen M. Brewer a resolve in favor of of a certain employee of the Monson Developmental Center   Senate Committee on Ways and Means 270
SD271 S1731 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to prohibit sex offenders from operating school buses and ice cream trucks S00939 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 271
SD272 S952 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to authorize the police officers to take certain actions outside their jurisdiction S01390 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 272
SD273 S50 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to further regulate the release of information concerning adoption S00087 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  273
SD274 S51 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the reporting of child abuse to local law enforcement officials S00085 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  274
SD275 S1290 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to provide a tax exemption for a taxpayer supporting an elderly relative S01747 Joint Committee on Revenue 275
SD276 S1291 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to tax credits for prescription drugs S01745 Joint Committee on Revenue 276
SD277 S484 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to further regulate automobile insurance surcharges S00598 Joint Committee on Financial Services 277
SD278 S1292 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to exempting children's books from state sales tax S01744 Joint Committee on Revenue 278
SD279 S1293 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to tax deductions for home heating costs   Joint Committee on Revenue 279
SD280 S199 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to permanently extend daylight savings time S00257 Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 280
SD281 S1873 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to designate volleyball as the offical recreational and team sport of massachusetts S02004 Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development 281
SD282 S1294 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a sales tax retention allowance S01748 Joint Committee on Revenue 282
SD283 S1915 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation relative to the age of commercial motor vehicles S02564 Joint Committee on Transportation 283
SD284 S1103 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to teachers' retirement credits for parochial schools S01530 Joint Committee on Public Service 284
SD285 S679 Anthony D. Galluccio for leislation to ensure a quality workforce in the commonwealth   Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 285
SD286 S817 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to create environmental justice   Joint Committee on Public Health 286
SD287 S945 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation relative to safe transportation of explosive and inflammable materials S02522 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 287
SD288 S131 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to professional licensing standards   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 288
SD289 S1486 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to interference with water company meters   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 289
SD290 S394 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to notification of oil and hazardous waste material release S00539 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 290
SD291 S226 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to school aid for cities and towns   Joint Committee on Education 291
SD292 S631 James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase recycling by landlords and tenants   Joint Committee on Housing 292
SD293 S395 James B. Eldridge for legislation to prohibit the use of plastic bags in certain stores   Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 293
SD294 S1487 James B. Eldridge for legislation to reinstate the clean environment fund   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 294
SD295 S67 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to improve the interstate compact on the placement of children  S00108 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  295
SD296 S396 James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect the natural and historic resources of the Commonwealth S00542 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 296
SD297 S1053 James B. Eldridge for legislation to eliminate the waiting period for insurance coverage for seasonal employees of the commonwealth rehired   Joint Committee on Public Service 297
SD298 S397 James B. Eldridge for legislation that provisions be made to establish a wildlife management commission S00540 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 298
SD299 S1054 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to group 4 retirement for police and fire dispatchers   Joint Committee on Public Service 299
SD300 S809 James B. Eldridge for legislation to reassign the town of Southborough to a different emergency services region  S01325 Joint Committee on Public Health 300
SD301 S632 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the long term affordability of 40B housing    Joint Committee on Housing 301
SD302 S1188 Karen E. Spilka for legislation relative to creditable service for Benjamin Giacomelli S01641 Joint Committee on Public Service 302
SD303 S1488 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to water meter testing fees   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 303
SD304 S343 James B. Eldridge for legislation to prohibit campaign signs on public property   Joint Committee on Election Laws 304
SD305 S582 Karen E. Spilka for legislation relative to spousal waiver for home and community based services for physically disabled adults age 60 and under   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 305
SD306 S344 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to election officers   Joint Committee on Election Laws 306
SD307 S1189 Karen E. Spilka for legislation relative to insurance advisory committees S01640 Joint Committee on Public Service 307
SD308 S1984 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to prohibit  the use of certain communication devices while operating a motor vehicle S02116 Joint Committee on Transportation 308
SD309 S1534 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to establish a cell phone users bill of rights S01982 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 309
SD310 S1214 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide accountability efficiency and equity in retirement systems   Joint Committee on Public Service 310
SD311 S659 Karen E. Spilka for legislation regarding the method in which a city or town may meet its low or moderate income housing requirement S00776 Joint Committee on Housing 311
SD312 S1334 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to allow single family homeowners to deduct their municipal water, sewer and trash fees from their state income tax S01710 Joint Committee on Revenue 312
SD313 S271 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to study alternative sources for funding local and state aid to public schools S00365 Joint Committee on Education 313
SD314 S786 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to assist public water suppliers and to safeguard adequate water supplies S01200 Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 314
SD315 S1802 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to promote consumer rights and enhance exemptions in the small claims courts S01008 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 315
SD316 S431 Karen E. Spilka for legislation relative to the repair, removal and replacement of dams S00546 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 316
SD317 S1803 Karen E. Spilka for legislation relative to small claims procedures S01007 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 317
SD318 S272 Karen E. Spilka for legislation to establish a charter school working group S00282 Joint Committee on Education 318
SD319 S583 Karen E. Spilka for legislation  to recognizie the importance of public vision awareness S00698 Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 319
SD320 S147 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to convert one seasonal license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises to one annual license    Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 320
SD321 S1732 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to electronic communication by sex offenders   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 321
SD322 S1733 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the registration fee of sex offenders    Joint Committee on the Judiciary 322
SD323 S1933 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the junior operator penalties   Joint Committee on Transportation 323
SD325 S1734 Michael R. Knapik relative to the state courts against road rage program   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 325
SD326 S1393 Frederick E. Berry for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance in consultation with the board of trustees   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 326
SD327 S1735 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to eliminate certain paid holidays   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 327
SD328 S1104 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a special commission on the Massachusetts Public Employees Retirement System   Joint Committee on Public Service 328
SD329 S2006 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish the Soldier's Home in Massachusetts Capital Maintenance Trust Fund and the Soldier's Home in Holyoke Capital Maintenance Trust Fund S02136 Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs 329
SD330 S1105 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to retirement options S01528 Joint Committee on Public Service 330
SD331 S572 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to nursing facility and long term care claims   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 331
SD332 S1005 Steven A. Baddour for legislation to exempt active duty military personnel from the civil service physical fitness test   Joint Committee on Public Service 332
SD333 S29 Gale D. Candaras for legislation to let child support come home S00067 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  333
SD334 S597 Gale D. Candaras for legislation to promote higher education among employees of human services provider organizations S00721 Joint Committee on Higher Education 334
SD335 S1599 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to additional fees on criminal cases S00824 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 335
SD336 S1600 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to spousal claims for tortious conduct S00826 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 336
SD337 S1601 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to the warrant management system S00828 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 337
SD338 S1030 Gale D. Candaras for legislation to prohibit state employees from receiving multiple salaries S01470 Joint Committee on Public Service 338
SD339 S1031 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Joan M. Reilly S01473 Joint Committee on Public Service 339
SD340 S1602 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to a law student repayment assistance program S00823 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 340
SD341 S598 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to mergers and aquisitions in higher education S00720 Joint Committee on Higher Education 341
SD342 S1032 Gale D. Candaras for legislation to provide that the teachers retirement board include certain compensation in determining retirement for Ann Meeropol S01471 Joint Committee on Public Service 342
SD343 S1033 Gale D. Candaras for legislation to authorize Timothy S. Rogers, an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to become a member of the state retirement system S01469 Joint Committee on Public Service 343
SD344 S30 Gale D. Candaras for legislation to encourage low-income savings and economic opportunity S00064 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  344
SD345 S1034 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to creditable service for service rendered as a volunteer in the peace corps and americorps S01472 Joint Committee on Public Service 345
SD346 S1603 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to the uniform real property electronic recording act S00827 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 346
SD347 S801 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to infectious disease control S01215 Joint Committee on Public Health 347
SD348 S306 Gale D. Candaras for legislation that provisions be made to create a special commission on insitutional long term care services S00398 Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 348
SD349 S1685 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to reimburse Chester Gorski   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 349
SD350 S797 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to surgical technology S02782 Joint Committee on Public Health 350
SD351 S676 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the recruitment and retention of    Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 351
SD352 S125 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to health club contracts   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 352
SD353 S307 Gale D. Candaras for legislation to supervize the personal care attendant program   Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 353
SD354 S308 Gale D. Candaras for legislation to correct income calculation for spouses of nursing home residents   Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 354
SD355 S1035 Gale D. Candaras for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System to grant creditable service to Sheila Blair   Joint Committee on Public Service 355
SD357 S808 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to nursing facility class   Joint Committee on Public Health 357
SD358 S1717 Brian A. Joyce for legislation to increase the small claims statutory maximum S00932 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 358
SD359 S599 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Program   Joint Committee on Higher Education 359
SD360 S1483 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to service quality standards S02693 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 360
SD361 S1255 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to create a tax incentive for renewable energy technology jobs creation S02262 Joint Committee on Revenue 361
SD364 S1256 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to the enforcement of decisions by the appellate tax board S02216 Joint Committee on Revenue 364
SD366 S1050 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to further regulate the appointment of police officers S02831 Joint Committee on Public Service 366
SD367 S629 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to tax increment financing plan reporting   Joint Committee on Housing 367
SD368 S1257 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to establish residential tax abatement zones in Gateway Cities   Joint Committee on Revenue 368
SD369 S1258 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to the senior propery tax liability rebate for volunteer services   Joint Committee on Revenue 369
SD370 S57 Mark C. Montigny for legislation to require equal benefits for all new mothers S00098 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  370
SD371 S1484 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to authorize biomass net metering   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 371
SD372 S700 Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the extended care career ladder program S00260 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 372
SD373 S311 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to prescription advantage start dates   Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 373
SD374 S195 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to promote biothermal energy   Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 374
SD375 S392 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to the feeding of wildlife   Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 375
SD376 S1274 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to provide for a corporate tax deduction to allow businesses to provide home energy efficiency audits to employees   Joint Committee on Revenue 376
SD377 S393 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to establish the Massachusetts EBT Farmers Market Project   Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 377
SD378 S1418 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation relative to energy efficiency disclosure forms   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 378
SD379 S252 Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to public access to state funded school buildings S00339 Joint Committee on Education 379
SD380 S1909 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to require motor vehicle owners to join Fast Lane   Joint Committee on Transportation 380
SD381 S1259 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to tax uniformity   Joint Committee on Revenue 381
SD382 S468 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to credit union shares and deposits   Joint Committee on Financial Services 382
SD383 S1686 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to clarify summer camp CORI regulations   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 383
SD384 S225 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to enhance school district transportation safety   Joint Committee on Education 384
SD385 S1910 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to the development of parking in the city of Pittsfield   Joint Committee on Transportation 385
SD386 S1411 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative procurement in the Commonwealth   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 386
SD387 S197 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to food produced from cloned animals S00255 Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 387
SD388 S264 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to high school graduation requirements S00356 Joint Committee on Education 388
SD389 S1687 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to gender based discrimination and hate crimes   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 389
SD390 S1279 Brian A. Joyce for legislation to extend the investment tax credit to all corporations   Joint Committee on Revenue 390
SD391 S1709 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to criminal offender record information checks for assisted living employees   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 391
SD392 S543 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to regard MassHealth applications   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 392
SD393 S544 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to eliminate age discrimination in the MassHealth program   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 393
SD394 S1606 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to privacy   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 394
SD395 S309 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to long term care insurance claims   Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 395
SD396 S85 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation to prohibit certain slotting allowances by retail stores   Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business 396
SD397 S1141 Joan M. Menard for legislation to further regulate certain public employees creditable retirement service time for active service in the armed forces   Joint Committee on Public Service 397
SD398 S1037 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation to allow employment as public school teachers after retirement S01475 Joint Committee on Public Service 398
SD399 S623 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation to update Chapter 40R   Joint Committee on Housing 399
SD400 S41 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation relative to educational stability for foster children   Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  400
SD401 S1077 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to the retirement benefits for certified harbormasters and assistant harbormasters of cities and towns S01510 Joint Committee on Public Service 401
SD402 S1220 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to fairness in health insurance S02527 Joint Committee on Public Service 402
SD403 S1991 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to traffic rules on parkways S02122 Joint Committee on Transportation 403
SD404 S1547 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to providers of personal wireless services S01994 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 404
SD405 S1471 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to state funded activities S01917 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 405
SD406 S1380 Marian Walsh for legislation to provide property tax relief to low and modest income elders S01845 Joint Committee on Revenue 406
SD407 S1381 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to student population growth S01844 Joint Committee on Revenue 407
SD408 S1382 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the taxation of  financial institutions S01843 Joint Committee on Revenue 408
SD409   Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to increase the property tax deferral for seniors S01736 Joint Committee on Revenue 409
SD410 S1705 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to establish a special commission to examine diversionary justice programs   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 410
SD411 S105 Marian Walsh for legislation to protect parkways and boulevards S00158 Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business 411
SD412 S2004 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to the Massachusetts medal of sacrifice    Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs 412
SD413 S1383 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the equitable taxation of corporations S01842 Joint Committee on Revenue 413
SD414 S1920 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to allow hybrid and alternate fuel vehicles in hov-designated highway lanes. S02062 Joint Committee on Transportation 414
SD415 S1384 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the fuel excise tax S01841 Joint Committee on Revenue 415
SD416 S330 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to medicaid prior authorization S00434 Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 416
SD417 S1385 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the equitable taxation of manufacturing corporations S01840 Joint Committee on Revenue 417
SD418 S444 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to efficiency and fairness in environmental law enforcement S00560 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 418
SD419 S584 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to durable medical equipment S00701 Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 419
SD420 S1386 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the motor vehicle excise tax S01839 Joint Committee on Revenue 420
SD421 S523 Marian Walsh for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp hair prosthesis S00648 Joint Committee on Financial Services 421
SD422 S1387 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to commercial property tax exemption S01838 Joint Committee on Revenue 422
SD423 S1221 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to collective bargaining at the Massachusetts Bay Transporation Authority  S01678 Joint Committee on Public Service 423
SD424 S1222 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the cost of living adjustment for public retirees S01679 Joint Committee on Public Service 424
SD425 S1921 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to motor vehicle registrations S02061 Joint Committee on Transportation 425
SD426 S616 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to creating a loan forgiveness program for direct care human service workers S00743 Joint Committee on Higher Education 426
SD427 S640 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to ilegal immigrants and publicly subsidized J28. S00759 Joint Committee on Housing 427
SD428 S805 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to conducting a comprehensive study of oral injuries in school sports   Joint Committee on Public Health 428
SD429 S624 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to public public housing reform S00753 Joint Committee on Housing 429
SD430 S1849 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the rights of victims of crimes S01035 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 430
SD431 S1042 Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to dental insurance for certain retired teachers   Joint Committee on Public Service 431
SD432 S1081 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to teacher retirement S01513 Joint Committee on Public Service 432
SD433 S534 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to the use of telemedicine to promote efficiency in the delivery of health care services S00680 Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 433
SD434 S1500 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to improve recycling in the Commonwealth S01935 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 434
SD435 S1850 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the public duty rule S01037 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 435
SD436 S52 Thomas M. McGee for legislation to assess the impact of the public welfare system on the health and well-being of children S00094 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  436
SD437 S1851 Marian Walsh for legislation concerning abuse prevention S01038 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 437
SD438 S625 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation to promote affordable housing and community planning in the Commonwealth S00751 Joint Committee on Housing 438
SD439 S405 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to the return of unused non-latex paint S00510 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 439
SD440 S1852 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to legal actions commenced in bad faith S01040 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 440
SD441 S735 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to adult day health services S01114 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 441
SD442 S1295 Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a special commission on payment in lieu of taxes to municipalities in which group homes are located   Joint Committee on Revenue 442
SD443 S818 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to the duties of undertakers   Joint Committee on Public Health 443
SD444 S1853 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to restraining orders involving non-family members S01042 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 444
SD445 S1082 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to part-time higher education faculty eligibility in the state retirement system S01517 Joint Committee on Public Service 445
SD446 S86 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to smart growth housing trust fund S00132 Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business 446
SD447 S1854 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the punishment for murder S01045 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 447
SD448 S1223 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to creditable service S01682 Joint Committee on Public Service 448
SD449 S1615 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relate to liability of health professionals in emergency response S00885 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 449
SD450 S1874 Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to the observation of Veterans Day S02006 Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development 450
SD451 S626 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to low and moderate income housing S00752 Joint Committee on Housing 451
SD452 S200 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to clarify and enhance privacy protections for electronic health records   Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 452
SD453 S1855 Marian Walsh for legislation to further strengthen the mandatory reporting law S01046 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 453
SD454 S1224 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the vesting requirements of public employees S01686 Joint Committee on Public Service 454
SD455 S1607 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to the land court department of the Trial Court S00830 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 455
SD456 S1856 Marian Walsh a resolve in favor of William J.Gormley, III. S01047 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 456
SD457 S1785 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to update property exempt from execution S00991 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 457
SD458 S535 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation to establish an equitable rate of payment for medicaid home health services S02369 Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 458
SD459 S1043 Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to group insurance benefits for certain public retirees S01500 Joint Committee on Public Service 459
SD461 S1857 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the tort liability of certain charitable organizations S01048 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 461
SD462 S464 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to mandate insurance coverage for bone mass measurement testing for the diagnosis of osteoporosis S00584 Joint Committee on Financial Services 462
SD463 S1260 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to establish the gateway cities historical residential rehabilitation tax credit   Joint Committee on Revenue 463
SD464 S87 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to small business impact statements S02413 Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business 464
SD465 S409 Mark C. Montigny for legislation to prevent an oil spill in Buzzards Bay   Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 465
SD466 S730 Marian Walsh for legislation to establish a self sufficiency standard in the Commonwealth S01113 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 466
SD467 S630 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to increase the allowable deduction for heat at state aided housing   Joint Committee on Housing 467
SD468 S758 Marian Walsh for legislation to ensure adequate adult day health services S01142 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 468
SD469 S201 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to plant relocation S00265 Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 469
SD470 S736 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to require victims to be notified of certain hearings concerning the custodial status of individuals adjudged not guilty of a crime by reason of mental illness or after being found not competent to stand trial S01117 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 470
SD471 S61 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to ensure accountability in the Department of Transitional Assistance S00106 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  471
SD472 S1261 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to establish a woody biomass tax credit   Joint Committee on Revenue 472
SD473 S1482 Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing poles   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 473
SD474 S759 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to substance addiction treatment S01144 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 474
SD475 S492 Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect banking consumers S00603 Joint Committee on Financial Services 475
SD476 S474 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to establishing family and employment security through temporary disability insurance and family temporary disability insurance S01071 Joint Committee on Financial Services 476
SD477 S1044 Kenneth J. Donnelly for legislation relative to the annual allowance for widows and widowers of certain public employees   Joint Committee on Public Service 477
SD478 S449 Stephen M. Brewer for legislation to mandate coverage for ectodermal dysplasia S00569 Joint Committee on Financial Services 478
SD479 S1523 Robert A. O'Leary relative to clarifying chapter 445 of the Acts of 2008   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 479
SD480   Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to establish the Massachusetts pari-mutuel enhanceme act S00221 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 480
SD481 S1241 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to establish and encourage donations to the Massachusetts Epilepsy Research Fund S01715 Joint Committee on Revenue 481
SD482 S524 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to electronic fund transfers S00649 Joint Committee on Financial Services 482
SD483 S542 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to creditable coverage   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 483
SD484 S1922 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to free transpongers   Joint Committee on Transportation 484
SD485 S1923 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to require the use of headlights in inclement weather   Joint Committee on Transportation 485
SD486 S1903 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to parking for handicapped individuals and disabled veterans S01382 Joint Committee on Transportation 486
SD487 S95 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to enhance the economic benefits of the tax increment financing program S00148 Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business 487
SD488 S358 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to remove unfair incumbent advantage from the ballot and to change enrolled to independent S00460 Joint Committee on Election Laws 488
SD489 S237 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to data collected for charter schools   Joint Committee on Education 489
SD490 S503 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the credit system for homeowners insurance under the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association   Joint Committee on Financial Services 490
SD491 S62 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to protect against the displacement of current employees S00107 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  491
SD492 S261 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to require students to respect senior citizen teachers S00353 Joint Committee on Education 492
SD493 S672 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to promote volunteerism in the Commonwealth S01058 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 493
SD494 S153 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the certification of drain cleaners   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 494
SD495 S1940 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the renewal of motor vehicle licenses   Joint Committee on Transportation 495
SD496 S1173 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the optional retirement program   Joint Committee on Public Service 496
SD497 S1745 Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to regulation and oversight of public charities   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 497
SD498 S953 Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the permitting of trenches   Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 498
SD499 S1504 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to comprehansive wind energy siting reform   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 499
SD500 S154 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to duplicative energy efficiency programs   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 500
SD501   Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to revitalize live racing in the Commonwealth S00217 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 501
SD502 S1559 Frederick E. Berry for legislation to protect and enhance the rights of child and adult victims and witnesses of crime   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 502
SD503 S737 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to preventing the use of the narcotic known as ecstasy or methylenedioxymethamphetamine S01115 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 503
SD504 S1758 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to Plymouth county assistant clerk magistrates S00859 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 504
SD505 S601 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to designate a community college as a life sciences training center.   Joint Committee on Higher Education 505
SD506 S1759 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the determination of paternity S00970 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 506
SD507 S1505 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants.   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 507
SD508 S1051 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation  to provide for a limited early retirement incentive for state employees.   Joint Committee on Public Service 508
SD509 S465 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation providing breast cancer patient protection S00585 Joint Committee on Financial Services 509
SD510 S1871 Thomas P. Kennedy for legislation to improve Indian representation within the Commission of Indian Affairs.   Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development 510
SD511 S1941 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the transfer of boat registration between family members.   Joint Committee on Transportation 511
SD512 S198 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to revocation   Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 512
SD513 S1900 Stephen J. Buoniconti for legislation relative to driver impairment.   Joint Committee on Transportation 513
SD514 S1858 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to penalties for causing death or serious bodily injury during the course of an escape or attempted escape S01041 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 514
SD515 S58 Mark C. Montigny for legislation relating to anti-human trafficking and protection S00097 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  515
SD516 S573 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation to provide for a fair judgement interest rate for medical malpractice actions   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 516
SD517 S1026 Stephen J. Buoniconti for legislation relative to impairment of health caused by infectious disease.   Joint Committee on Public Service 517
SD518 S1760 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to modify anti-discrimination laws S00967 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 518
SD519 S1924 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to ignition interlock devices.   Joint Committee on Transportation 519
SD520 S1027 Stephen J. Buoniconti for legislation relative to leave with pay for incapacitated employees.   Joint Committee on Public Service 520
SD521 S1300 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to proper allocation of the gasoline tax.   Joint Committee on Revenue 521
SD522 S1779 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to medical liability S00990 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 522
SD523 S1786 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the appointment of probation officers.   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 523
SD524 S1761 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to civil asset forfeiture.   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 524
SD525 S585 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce health care costs and improve patient care.   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 525
SD526 S1762 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to require cosmetologist who provide services in senior housing complexes to have a cori check S00983 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 526
SD527 S1443 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to professional services.   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 527
SD528 S1150 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to provide that the veterans creditable buyback credit vacation accruals and seniority determinations for the purpose of employment S01617 Joint Committee on Public Service 528
SD529 S637 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to encourage homeownership in foreclosed properties.   Joint Committee on Housing 529
SD530 S321 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to meals on wheels S00424 Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 530
SD531 S1864 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to the disposition of museum property S02000 Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development 531
SD532 S155 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to regulate the sale and use of microwave ovens S00203 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 532
SD533 S265 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to equitable school reimbursement funds.   Joint Committee on Education 533
SD534 S1866 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to establish pilot artist enterprise zones   Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development 534
SD535 S733 Gale D. Candaras for legislation relative to juvenile mental health. S02407 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 535
SD536 S1859 Marian Walsh for legislation relative to charities in Massachusetts S01036 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 536
SD537 S219 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation authorizing a study of school day starting times and schedules S00308 Joint Committee on Education 537
SD538 S574 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to malpractice reform   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 538
SD539 S156 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation further regulating pawn shops.   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 539
SD540 S1444 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to authorize a governmental body to enter into contracts for the operation and maintenance, lease or sale and modification of water storage and treatment facilities and wastewater treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems,  S01896 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 540
SD541 S413 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to veterans preference on the pilots commission S00528 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 541
SD542 S157 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to prohibit the sale of lottery tickets on credit.   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 542
SD543 S471 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to preserve homeownership   Joint Committee on Financial Services 543
SD544 S1875 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to make a technical correction to chapter 258 of the acts of 2006.   Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development 544
SD545 S965 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the exposure of public safety officials to the aids virus and infectious hepatitis S01402 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 545
SD546 S1438 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation providing for cooperative purchasing of renewable energy equipment.   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 546
SD547 S211 Frederick E. Berry for legislation relative to the Essex North Agricultural and Technical School District.   Joint Committee on Education 547
SD548 S322 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to a silver alert program to protect those with alzheimers.   Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 548
SD549 S1763 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to establish a commission on judicial compensation, benefits and pension S00974 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 549
SD550 S127 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to the practice of cosmetology S00179 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 550
SD551 S1807 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to judicial recusal.   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 551
SD552 S1445 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to MWRA employees S01893 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 552
SD553 S1506 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to further regulate directory assistance S01944 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 553
SD554 S602 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to establish a healthy child scholarship.   Joint Committee on Higher Education 554
SD555 S1925 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to relative to ignition interlock devices.   Joint Committee on Transportation 555
SD556 S1524 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation to expand energy efficiency in the Commonwealth.   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 556
SD557 S1151 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to group insurance benefits for certain public retirees S01607 Joint Committee on Public Service 557
SD558 S1301 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to include renewable energy in community preservation.   Joint Committee on Revenue 558
SD559 S1710 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to protect animals.   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 559
SD560 S1780 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to expert witnesses in actions for medical malpractice S00988 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 560
SD561 S966 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to process piping.   Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 561
SD562 S1439 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the Bureau of Forest Fire Control S01892 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 562
SD563 S1964 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase protection against drivers under the influence of drugs   Joint Committee on Transportation 563
SD564 S641 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to density of affordable housing projects.   Joint Committee on Housing 564
SD565 S1746 Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to crimes against elders and people with disabilities S00950 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 565
SD566 S931 Harriette L. Chandler for legislation relative to the Commonwealth Fusion Center and other intelligence data centers.   Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 566
SD567 S504 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to increase options in the case of loss of group health insurance coverage S00626 Joint Committee on Financial Services 567
SD568 S1152 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to modify the retirement benefits of certain widows and surviving spouses S01613 Joint Committee on Public Service 568
SD569 S642 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to subsidizing affordable housing.   Joint Committee on Housing 569
SD570 S1153 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the salaries of members of the Parole Board S01612 Joint Committee on Public Service 570
SD571 S505 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the homeowners' fire insurance policies S00625 Joint Committee on Financial Services 571
SD572 S1263 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to senior property tax relief - the circuit breaker.   Joint Committee on Revenue 572
SD573 S770 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to affordable housing built near wetlands.   Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 573
SD574 S1154 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to ordinary disability retirements S01611 Joint Committee on Public Service 574
SD575 S220 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation establishing a grant program for the development and updating of school curriculums S00306 Joint Committee on Education 575
SD576 S1155 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to certain option c retirees S01610 Joint Committee on Public Service 576
SD577 S941 James B. Eldridge for legislation punishing assault and battery by means of a bodily substance upon correctional facility employees.   Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 577
SD578 S506 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to coverage under the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association.   Joint Committee on Financial Services 578
SD579 S643 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation realtive to the oversight of affordable housing developments.   Joint Committee on Housing 579
SD580 S1156 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to further regulate public retirement systems.   Joint Committee on Public Service 580
SD581 S771 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to affordable housing use restrictions.   Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 581
SD582 S1157 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to expand the eligibility for creditable buyback for certain National Association of Government Employees  S01609 Joint Committee on Public Service 582
SD583 S1264 James B. Eldridge for legislation to freeze the property taxes for certain seniors.   Joint Committee on Revenue 583
SD584 S266 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to student conduct.   Joint Committee on Education 584
SD585 S1302 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation authorizing the board of assessors of the city of Quincy to grant tax abatements to certain military personnel.   Joint Committee on Revenue 585
SD586 S660 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation streamlining permitting for housing S00779 Joint Committee on Housing 586
SD587 S772 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to affordable housing built in historic districts.   Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 587
SD588 S942 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to fire prevention in certain buildings.   Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 588
SD589 S1158 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to allow a city or town to grant retirement credit to veterans S01608 Joint Committee on Public Service 589
SD590 S773 Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to tracking affordable housing projects.   Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 590
SD591 S353 Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote. S00452 Joint Committee on Election Laws 591
SD592 S342 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to protect consumers during a state of emergency.   Joint Committee on Election Laws 592
SD593 S1507 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to dynamic pricing for electric customers in the commonwealth S01946 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 593
SD594 S677 James B. Eldridge for legislation to clarify the meal break law to allow for private enforcement.   Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 594
SD595 S1159 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the retirement of certain members of the Massachusetts Port Authority Police S01606 Joint Committee on Public Service 595
SD596 S943 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the marriage oath for prisoners.   Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 596
SD597 S1160 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the granting leave of pay for injuries sustained on the job as police officer or fire fighter S01605 Joint Committee on Public Service 597
SD598 S1303 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to tax exemptions for charitable organizations.   Joint Committee on Revenue 598
SD599 S741 Anthony D. Galluccio for legislation to ensure access to inpatient psychiatric facilities.   Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 599
SD600 S1265 James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish biannual tax independence reports   Joint Committee on Revenue 600
SD601 S158 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the actions of condominium trustees   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 601
SD602 S178 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce the furnishing or procuring of alcohol to a minor by an adult S00225 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 602
SD603 S1161 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to group insurance benefits for certain public retirees S01604 Joint Committee on Public Service 603
SD604 S221 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to increase parental involvement in education S00307 Joint Committee on Education 604
SD605 S159 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to alcholic beverage distributers in the commonwealth   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 605
SD606 S1412 James B. Eldridge for legislation tp promotethe development of a renewable energy facility at Devens   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 606
SD607 S37 James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to Workers’ Pathways to Self Sufficiency   Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  607
SD608 S687 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to restore fairness in the unemployment insurance law for workers in temporary jobs S01072 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 608
SD609 S1162 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to furher regulate retirement laws S01603 Joint Committee on Public Service 609
SD610 S1808 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for progressive penalties for the crime of motor vehicular homicide S01013 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 610
SD611 S1304 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to exempt certain annuities from taxation S02561 Joint Committee on Revenue 611
SD612 S1163 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to provide retirement credit for certain federal employment S01602 Joint Committee on Public Service 612
SD613 S1341 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to support our natural resources   Joint Committee on Revenue 613
SD614 S32 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to safety in day care facilities S00070 Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities  614
SD615 S1440 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to provide that no other flag or pennant be flown hi gher than the American flag S02267 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 615
SD616 S1164 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to disability pension benefits and earnings S01601 Joint Committee on Public Service 616
SD617 S980 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation realtive to port security S01349 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 617
SD618 S1165 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to define surplus for retirement systems S01600 Joint Committee on Public Service 618
SD619 S1764 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to juvenile intimidation of witnesses, jurors and persons furnishing information in connection with criminal proceedings S02266 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 619
SD620 S1781 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to rendering emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 620
SD621 S1965 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to verify the effectiveness of flagmen   Joint Committee on Transportation 621
SD622 S1166 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to define person for retirement purposes S01599 Joint Committee on Public Service 622
SD623 S2010 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to provide employment protection for disabled veterans and veterans who are not members of civil service S02141 Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs 623
SD624 S688 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation establishing paid sick days S01073 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 624
SD625 S1167 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to include county correctional case workers and social workers in group 4 for retirement purposes. S01597 Joint Committee on Public Service 625
SD626 S17 Mark C. Montigny for legislation to safeguard the confidentiality of prescribing information   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 626
SD627 S1342 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to dedicate a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns   Joint Committee on Revenue 627
SD628 S1316 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation to establish the Martha’s Vineyard housing bank S01776 Joint Committee on Revenue 628
SD629 S1942 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to directing the Massachusetts Bay transportation Authority to install sound barriers in Quincy and Braintree S02078 Joint Committee on Transportation 629
SD630 S1168 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights S01596 Joint Committee on Public Service 630
SD631 S1943 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the helmet law standards S02077 Joint Committee on Transportation 631
SD632   Robert A. O'Leary for legislation to establish the Nantucket Community housing Bank S01773 Joint Committee on Revenue 632
SD633 S1169 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to presenting civil service exam results in tenths of a percentage and by highest score first S01595 Joint Committee on Public Service 633
SD634 S1616 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to flexibility in alimony orders   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 634
SD635 S1944 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the modification of the helmet law S02076 Joint Committee on Transportation 635
SD636 S1170 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to audit the state’s deferred compensation program S01594 Joint Committee on Public Service 636
SD637 S1172 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation to extend creditable service for peace corps service   Joint Committee on Public Service 637
SD638 S967 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to prohibit the use of paint ball guns S01408 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 638
SD639 S414 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to mooring permits assigned to entities for rental or leasing purposes S02075 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 639
SD640 S130 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation relative to wireless telephone contracts   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 640
SD641 S1343 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for a tax exemption on the sale of recycled materials S01808 Joint Committee on Revenue 641
SD642 S968 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the composition of the boston pilots commission. S01407 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 642
SD643 S725 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to labor relations and representational elections S02585 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 643
SD644 S610 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to establish a Master of Library Science assistance program S02009 Joint Committee on Higher Education 644
SD645 S1617 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to name changes and requests   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 645
SD646 S433 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Northeast Solid Waste Committee S00549 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 646
SD647 S969 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the punishment for sale and storage of fireworks S01406 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 647
SD648 S1305 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to increase the motel-hotel maximum tax from 4.5 per cent to 6.0 percent S02008 Joint Committee on Revenue 648
SD649 S970 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to require a firearms licensing authority to provide a receipt for firearm license applications. S01405 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 649
SD650 S1508 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the temporary relocation of utility wires. S01965 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 650
SD651 S726 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to an employee protection act S01109 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 651
SD652 S1039 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to the retirementof school social workers S01482 Joint Committee on Public Service 652
SD653 S1509 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to protect the electricity grid S01959 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 653
SD654 S1927 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to require the posting of certain street signs S02063 Joint Committee on Transportation 654
SD655 S971 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to prohibit certain information from being transmitted to the us customs and border protection S01404 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 655
SD656 S1510 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to promote regulated utility service S01957 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 656
SD657 S972 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to pool fence safety S01403 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 657
SD658 S1317 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to 529 college savings plans   Joint Committee on Revenue 658
SD659 S1511 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to protect electricity consumers and the appropriation process from solicitation or acceptance of utility tariff-based funding for government activities S01956 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 659
SD660 S327 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to prior authorizations of prescription medications S00428 Joint Committee on Elder Affairs 660
SD661 S1809 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to deter the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated S02096 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 661
SD662 S879 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to restroom access for medical reasons S01315 Joint Committee on Public Health 662
SD663 S1512 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to municipal light plants S01954 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 663
SD664 S1618 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to strengthening the Anti-Slapp Law S02530 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 664
SD665 S1747 Mark C. Montigny for legislation to revise the charitable immunity cap S00952 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 665
SD666 S781 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to cities and towns borrowing outside their debt limit S01175 Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government 666
SD667 S1513 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to injury caused by poles, wires, cables and apparatus. S01950 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 667
SD668 S1421 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to provide for the public inspection of records made or received by special state police officers at educational institutions and hospitals S01872 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 668
SD669 S497 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to compliance with reserve requirements of life insurers S02810 Joint Committee on Financial Services 669
SD670 S745 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to make technical corrections to chapter 232 of the acts of 1998 S01129 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 670
SD671 S406 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to update the animal control laws of Massachusetts S00512 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 671
SD672 S746 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the nurses rehabilitation program participant bill of rights  S01128 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 672
SD673 S580 Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to amend the definition of surcharge payor S00695 Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 673
SD674 S1514 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the authority of the department of telecommunications and energy S01942 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 674
SD675 S702 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to protect wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card S01086 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 675
SD676 S575 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation to increase access to primary care physicians for masshealth patients   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 676
SD677 S279 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to enhance the health of students   Joint Committee on Education 677
SD678 S703 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to allow Division of Industrial Accident judges the ability address fraud by claimants S01082 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 678
SD679 S1515 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to  provide for the annual inspection of schools, churches, hospitals, theatres, arenas and other public buildings by gas corporations in the commonwealth S01941 Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 679
SD680 S897 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to encourage organ donation   Joint Committee on Public Health 680
SD681 S704 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to clarify the term proceedings for Department of Industrial  Accident claims S01081 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 681
SD682 S743 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the concerning right of persons rereceiving services from programs or facilities of the Department of Mental Health  S02493 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 682
SD683 S1516 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to utility service call centers   Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy 683
SD684 S705 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to clarify a definition in workman's compensation proceedings S01080 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 684
SD685 S1619 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to the state of homestead S02653 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 685
SD686 S2011 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to worker's compensation as it relates to employees who are members of the armed services or national guard S01079 Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs 686
SD687 S689 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to further define comparable work S01070 Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development 687
SD688 S1306 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to further the exemption from taxation of certain real estate and personal estate owned or held in trust for the benefit of certain incorporated war veteran organizations S01769 Joint Committee on Revenue 688
SD689 S1985 Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to labor relations governing commuter rail employers working within the boundaries of the Commonwealth S02115 Joint Committee on Transportation 689
SD690 S1765 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to establish  a clerk overseeing lottery winnings disputes in the Superior Court of Norfolk County S00982 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 690
SD691 S1307 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to increase the real estate tax abatement for senior citizens S01768 Joint Committee on Revenue 691
SD692 S1766 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to regulate sex offender registration in the 21st century. S00980 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 692
SD693 S1190 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a collective bargaining unit   Joint Committee on Public Service 693
SD694 S1308 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to provide real estate tax abatement to veterans S01767 Joint Committee on Revenue 694
SD695 S1344 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize the refund of automobile sales tax to Gregory M. Folsom of the town of Middleton S01806 Joint Committee on Revenue 695
SD696 S1767 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the payment of restitution for vandalism S00979 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 696
SD697 S136 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reduce unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents S00184 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 697
SD698 S1309 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to allow for consolidated tax returns by financial institutions S01765 Joint Committee on Revenue 698
SD699 S611 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to funding public institutions of higher education   Joint Committee on Higher Education 699
SD700 S1768 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to further regulate the admission of evidence of medical and hospital service reports and records S00978 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 700
SD701 S1310 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to fees for seniors filing with the tax appellate board S01764 Joint Committee on Revenue 701
SD702   Joan M. Menard for legislation to control gaming in Massachusetts S00191 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 702
SD703 S1810 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative gender equity   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 703
SD704 S345 James B. Eldridge for legislation to authorize cities, towns, and regional districts to send certain information to registered voters S00457 Joint Committee on Election Laws 704
SD705 S1769 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to provide for the protection of justices of the commonwealth S00977 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 705
SD706 S428 Anthony Petrucelli for legislation relative to the sewer rate relief fund   Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 706
SD707 S1311 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to equitable payment in lieu of taxes S01763 Joint Committee on Revenue 707
SD708 S1770 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation permitting judges to require probationers to pay the out-of-pocket costs of their probation. S00976 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 708
SD709 S1298 Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the Massachusetts historical rehabilitation tax credit S01752 Joint Committee on Revenue 709
SD710 S1945 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to drivers education in public schools   Joint Committee on Transportation 710
SD711 S475 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to promoting the efficient use of health care revenues S00593 Joint Committee on Financial Services 711
SD712 S1191 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to revise the Quinn bill   Joint Committee on Public Service 712
SD713 S1771 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to prohibit the possession by or sale of spray paint to minors. S00975 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 713
SD714 S434 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to regulate the transporting of oil fuel   Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 714
SD715 S1772 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to damages paid by insurance companies under chapter 93A. S00972 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 715
SD716 S1312 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to aurthorize municipalities to grant a discount for early quarterly payments of property taxes S01762 Joint Committee on Revenue 716
SD717 S1811 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to criminalize the attempted production of class B drugs   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 717
SD718 S1773 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to acceptence of gifts or grants by the district attorneys  S00971 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 718
SD719 S1711 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to expand intensive parole for sex offenders S00929 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 719
SD720 S429 Anthony Petrucelli for legislation to establish a lead service replacement program   Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 720
SD721 S1313 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the assessment of excise taxes to online cigarette sales S01761 Joint Committee on Revenue 721
SD722 S1812 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the appropriate use of public funds   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 722
SD723 S1774 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to permit persons to bring car damage arising from a pothole against the public entity into small claims court S00969 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 723
SD724 S751 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to provide for a study of sober home S01141 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 724
SD725 S1753 Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to assault and battery on health care providers   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 725
SD726 S1775 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to impose civil liability on persons who provide alcohol to minors S00968 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 726
SD727 S1171 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to limiting state pension benefits S01616 Joint Committee on Public Service 727
SD728 S1813 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require landlord notice of unsafe conditions   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 728
SD729 S430 Anthony Petrucelli for legislation to establish a lead service replacement program - municipal reimbursement   Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 729
SD730 S752 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to require the parental notice of the treatment of minors for drug overdoses S01139 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 730
SD731 S1712 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to further regulate debt collection   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 731
SD732 S1776 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to further regulate the appointment of a health care agent S00965 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 732
SD733 S280 Bruce E. Tarr  for legislation to increase special education reimbursement   Joint Committee on Education 733
SD734 S654 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the condominiums board of directors' closed meetings S00769 Joint Committee on Housing 734
SD735 S1791 Anthony Petrucelli for legislation to clarify warehousing   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 735
SD736 S160 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to designate a retired plumber's license S00216 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 736
SD737 S1748 Mark C. Montigny for legislation to amend the dangerousness statute S02380 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 737
SD738 S498 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to require financial institutions to pay late fees when it fails to conduct an electronic transfer S00621 Joint Committee on Financial Services 738
SD739 S753 Steven A. Tolman for legislation to eliminate the abuse of controlled-release oxycodone S01135 Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse 739
SD740 S161 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to real estate appraisal trainees S00215 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 740
SD742 S499 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation requiring banks to provide immediate overdraft notification S00620 Joint Committee on Financial Services 742
SD743 S1454 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency S01906 Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 743
SD744 S500 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to medical malpractice self insurance trust funds S00619 Joint Committee on Financial Services 744
SD745 S162 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Insurance to promulgate rules and regulations concerning the licensing of marine surveyors S00213 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 745
SD746 S435 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote the viability and sustainability of commercial fisheries in the commonwealth S00552 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 746
SD747 S501 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to benefits for autism S00618 Joint Committee on Financial Services 747
SD748 S163 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to establish the home improvement contractor council S00212 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 748
SD749 S1455 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for accountability and transparency in the finances of the commonwealth   Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight 749
SD750 S415 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to authorizing the Department of Conservation and Recreation to provide leases to yacht clubs on its property. S00527 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 750
SD751 S1345 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a commuter tax deduction   Joint Committee on Revenue 751
SD752 S1792 Anthony Petrucelli for legislation relative to emergency care rendered on athletic fields   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 752
SD753 S164 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to allow gambling pools for the NFL superbowl and NCAA basketball tournament S00210 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 753
SD754   Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to charter school enrollment S00323 Joint Committee on Education 754
SD755 S416 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to create the blue hills advisory  S00526 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 755
SD756 S179 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require certified notice of credit card statements   Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 756
SD757 S1620 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to certain proceedings relating to corporations S00881 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 757
SD758 S977 Anthony Petrucelli for legislation to further enhance public safety in the Commonwealth   Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 758
SD759   Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to study and expand charitable gaming S00209 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 759
SD760 S417 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to establishing the massachusetts conservation corps S00525 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 760
SD761 S1814 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to enhance the punishment for child endangerment   Joint Committee on the Judiciary 761
SD762 S1242 Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation  to authorize a tax abatement filing for Stanley and Kay Schlozman S01720 Joint Committee on Revenue 762
SD763 S418 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to authorize municipalities to petition for public involvement plans in cases of hazardous material sites S00524 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 763
SD764 S436 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a water resources conservation act and efficiency program S00553 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 764
SD765 S1322 Anthony Petrucelli for legislation relative to the taxation of telecommunications companies   Joint Committee on Revenue 765
SD766 S165 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to the Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing S00207 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 766
SD767 S1713 Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to pre-trial detention S00931 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 767
SD768 S547 Mark C. Montigny for legislation to make technical corrections to health care practitioner and pharmeceutical and medical device manufacture conduct   Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 768
SD769 S359 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the privacy of tax assessors   Joint Committee on Election Laws 769
SD770 S419 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to establish a study commission on the municipal waterways improvement and maintenance funds S00523 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 770
SD771 S1323 Anthony Petrucelli for legislation to permit cities and town to impose an excise on the use of offstreet parking facilities   Joint Committee on Revenue 771
SD772 S420 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to expand pleasure boat access to Boston harbor S00522 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 772
SD773   Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to increase beano prizes S00205 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 773
SD774 S1815 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce teen smoking S01016 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 774
SD775 S1793 Anthony Petrucelli for legislation relative to the illegal use of motor vehicle hides    Joint Committee on the Judiciary 775
SD776 S354 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to street lists S00454 Joint Committee on Election Laws 776
SD777 S612 Robert A. O'Leary for legislation relative to college readiness   Joint Committee on Higher Education 777
SD778 S1816 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for reciprocal service for restraining orders S01015 Joint Committee on the Judiciary 778
SD779 S204 Anthony Petrucelli for legislation relative to the notification of large job layoffs   Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 779
SD780 S256 Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to a science technology engineering math internship pilot ptogram   Joint Committee on Education 780
SD781 S262 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to legal fees to enforce rights on any contracts for the construction of a school project S00352 Joint Committee on Education 781
SD782 S437 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide increased sewer rate relief S00551 Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 782
SD783 S263 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation  relative to teacher certification S00351 Joint Committee on Education 783
SD784 S1867 Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to create the commonwealth heritage areas program   Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development 784
SD785 S166 Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to protect used car buyers  S00218 Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 785
SD786 S1966 Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to special veterans plates S02098 Joint Committee on Transportation 786
SD787 S142 Thomas P. Kennedy f