Legislate: All Bills

MA H 1080 - John J. Lawn
An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer
03/28/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1080) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.

MA H 1099 - Frank A. Moran
An Act establishing a transportation network driver bill of rights
10/31/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 11/06/2023 from 10:30 AM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to establishing a transportation network driver bill of rights. Financial Services.

MA H 1106 - James M. Murphy
An Act relative to the regulation of money transmission by the Division of Banks
10/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/24/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of James M. Murphy for legislation to further regulate certain money transmissions. Financial Services.

MA H 112 - Hannah E. Kane
An Act relative to establishing a minimum age of entry for cannabis
03/18/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 112) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a minimum age of entry for cannabis-related events. Cannabis Policy.

MA H 1162 - Christopher J. Worrell
An Act for a right of first refusal for foreclosed property (Foreclosure TOPA)
11/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1162) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to property foreclosures. Financial Services.

MA H 119 - Michael J. Soter
An Act further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana
06/22/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 119) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to further regulate eligibility for medical use marijuana. Cannabis Policy.

MA H 1208 - Bradley H. Jones
An Act establishing a state-wide drug repository program
06/02/2023 - Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a state-wide drug repository program. Health Care Financing.

MA H 122 - Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
An Act relative to a medical marijuana pilot program
04/11/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 122) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others for legislation to establish a pilot program for veterans to use medical marijuana to treat medical conditions that are currently being treated with opioid-based medicine and combat opioid use disorder. Cannabis Policy.

MA H 1222 - John J. Mahoney
An Act to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data
08/22/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 09/12/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1222) of John J. Mahoney for legislation to establish an electronic system of public reporting for providers as a prerequisite condition for advancing overdue medical bills to debt collection agencies. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1250 - Judith A. Garcia
An Act to advance health equity
08/28/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 09/20/2023 from 10:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1250) of Bud L. Williams, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to advance health equity and to establish a secretary of equity. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1281 - Adrian C. Madaro
An Act to ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2023 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-1
By Representatives Moran of Boston and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1281) of Michael J. Moran, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.

MA H 1295 - Christine P. Barber
An Act promoting fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing
06/21/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/11/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1295) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.

MA H 1311 - Michael S. Day
An Act relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1311) of Michael S. Day relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans. Housing.

MA H 1350 - Rob Consalvo
An Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal
11/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Jay D. Livingstone, Rob Consalvo and others relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.

MA H 1373 - Paul A. Schmid III
An Act relative to public housing determination for veterans
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday July 10, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1373) of Paul A. Schmid, III and Michelle M. DuBois relative to public housing determination for veterans. Housing.

MA H 1393 - Christine P. Barber
An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1393) of Christine P. Barber and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to caregiver authorization affidavits. The Judiciary.

MA H 1452 - Frank A. Moran
An Act to stop mass shootings
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1452) of Marjorie C. Decker and Rodney M. Elliott for legislation to further regulate the manufacturing of assault weapons and large capacity feeding devices. The Judiciary.

MA H 1464 - David F. DeCoste
An Act relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1464) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers. The Judiciary.

MA H 1470 - Daniel M. Donahue
An Act designating right of disposition
10/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1470) of Daniel M. Donahue relative to certain funeral service contracts. The Judiciary.

MA H 1506 - Colleen M. Garry
An Act relative to child custody when either parent is on active military duty
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1506) of Colleen M. Garry relative to child custody when parents are on active military duty. The Judiciary.

MA H 1523 - Carmine Lawrence Gentile
An Act relative to the Uniform Power of Attorney Act
10/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1523) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to establish the Uniform Power of Attorney act. The Judiciary.

MA H 1526 - Carmine Lawrence Gentile
An Act to repeal and replace G.L. c. 258
06/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1526) of Henry P. Sorett relative to claims and indemnity procedures for the Commonwealth, municipalities, counties and districts and their officers and employees. The Judiciary.

MA H 159 - Kimberly N. Ferguson
An Act to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board (including members of the General Court) to review, advise and report on services, supports and public policy for individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1599 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act enhancing access to abortion care
11/15/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/21/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Sally P. Kerans, Rebecca L. Rausch and others relative to further regulating access to abortion care. The Judiciary.

MA H 160 - Sean Garballey
An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
06/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of Michael J. Finn, Sean Garballey and others relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1634 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to judicial discretion for probation
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1634) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Jason M. Lewis relative to judicial discretion for probation. The Judiciary.

MA H 1677 - Joan Meschino
An Act to create access to justice
11/28/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/05/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1677) of Joan Meschino and others relative to access to justice for persons aggrieved by actions of intentional discrimination. The Judiciary.

MA H 1708 - Tram T. Nguyen
An Act relative to fair investment practices
11/28/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/05/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1708) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to further regulate investment practices. The Judiciary.

MA H 1713 - Hannah E. Kane
An Act to ensure legal parentage equality
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Sarah K. Peake, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to provide that every child have the same rights and protections under law as any other child without regard to the marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of the parent or parents. The Judiciary.

MA H 1742 - John H. Rogers
An Act relative to child custody
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1742) of John H. Rogers relative to child custody arrangements of military personnel. The Judiciary.

MA H 1857 - Josh S. Cutler
An Act relative to apprenticeship standards
07/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2023 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1857) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to apprenticeship standards. Labor and Workforce Development.

MA H 1918 - Jay D. Livingstone
An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior
10/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/24/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1918) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.

MA H 1987 - Colleen M. Garry
An Act establishing a special commission on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including but not limited to investigation of PTSD caused by the COVID 19 Pandemic
11/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/04/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1987) of Colleen M. Garry relative to establishing a commission on post traumatic stress disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2077 - John J. Lawn
An Act relative to veterans housing advantage
02/12/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2077) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to establishing veterans’ housing preferences. Municipalities and Regional Government.

MA H 2126 - Bruce J. Ayers
An Act relative to the civilian certification of military medical personnel
06/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2126) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the civilian certification of military medical personnel. Public Health.

MA H 2193 - Jack Patrick Lewis
An Act expanding after-death care options
07/21/2023 - Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to expanding after-death options and the disposal of human bodies. Public Health.

MA H 2233 - Adrian C. Madaro
An Act establishing a physical therapy licensure compact
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2233) of Adrian C. Madaro for legislation to establish a physical therapy licensure compact. Public Health.

MA H 2247 - Sarah K. Peake
An Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
06/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2247) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health.

MA H 2253 - Smitty Pignatelli
An Act to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents
04/22/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2740
By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.

MA H 2344 - Russell E. Holmes
An Act providing for greater police transparency
12/04/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2344) of Russell E. Holmes relative to police transparency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2348 - Mary S. Keefe
An Act relative to military grade controlled property
04/11/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to military grade controlled property. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2358 - Jack Patrick Lewis
An Act updating the Massachusetts assault weapons ban
04/11/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2358) of David Paul Linsky, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the assault weapons ban. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2359 - Tommy Vitolo
An Act to prohibit carrying firearms in sensitive places
04/11/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of David Paul Linsky, Tommy Vitolo and others for legislation to prohibit carrying firearms in certain sensitive places. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2363 - David Paul Linsky
An Act to close the large capacity magazine loophole
04/11/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2399 - Lindsay N. Sabadosa
An Act relative to a voluntary do-not-sell list for firearms purchases
04/11/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2399) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to a voluntary do-not-sell list for firearms purchases. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2429 - Brian M. Ashe
An Act establishing an elected and appointed board for the Hampden County Regional Retirement System
07/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2429) of Brian M. Ashe relative to establishing an elected and appointed board for the Hampden County Regional Retirement System. Public Service.

MA H 2439 - Donald R. Berthiaume Jr
An Act relative to evaluations on a retired veteran disability
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2439) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to evaluations on certain veterans retired for disability. Public Service.

MA H 2459 - Gerard J. Cassidy
An Act requiring creditable service for Massachusetts National Guard service
06/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/29/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2459) of Gerard J. Cassidy and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to grant creditable service time for Massachusetts National Guard service. Public Service.

MA H 2503 - Mindy Domb
An Act requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to require the public pension fund to divest from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.

MA H 2509 - Paul J. Donato
An Act relative to employees of the Department of Fire Services
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2509) of Paul J. Donato and Paul McMurtry for legislation to place certain employees in the Department of Fire Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.

MA H 2537 - Susan Williams Gifford
An Act relative to the Massachusetts teacher retirement system
03/18/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2537) of Susan Williams Gifford and Kelly W. Pease relative to creditable service within the Teachers’ Retirement System for service rendered in territories or military bases. Public Service.

MA H 2539 - Michael D. Brady
An Act relative to the civil service law
10/04/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Gordon of Bedford and Senator Brady, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2539) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Michael D. Brady and others relative to the civil service law. Public Service.

MA H 2568 - Patrick Joseph Kearney
An Act relative to amending retirement eligibility
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2568) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to retirement eligibility for certain Group 4 retirees. Public Service.

MA H 2580 - Michael O. Moore
An Act relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty
10/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2580) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Michael O. Moore and others relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. Public Service.

MA H 2587 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to the active service buy-back program for firefighters and police officers
06/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/29/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2587) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Jason M. Lewis relative to the active service buy-back program for firefighters and police officers. Public Service.

MA H 2591 - Jay D. Livingstone
An Act requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2591) of Jay D. Livingstone, Deborah B. Goldberg (Treasurer and Receiver General) and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.

MA H 2594 - Joseph W. McGonagle
An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
03/18/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2594) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.

MA H 2599 - Paul McMurtry
An Act relative to veteran buy backs
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2599) of Paul McMurtry relative to applications for public employee retirement system creditable service buy backs for veterans. Public Service.

MA H 2600 - Paul McMurtry
An Act relative to veteran judges' pensions
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2600) of Paul McMurtry relative to veteran judges' pensions. Public Service.

MA H 2602 - Paul McMurtry
An Act relative to state police pensions
07/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2602) of Paul McMurtry relative to state police pensions. Public Service.

MA H 2603 - Paul McMurtry
An Act further regulating the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees
07/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2603) of Paul McMurtry for legislation to further regulate the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees. Public Service.

MA H 2626 - Jerald A. Parisella
An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees
03/07/2024 - Accompanied S1753
By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2626) of Jerald A. Parisella relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees. Public Service.

MA H 2627 - Jerald A. Parisella
An Act relative to veterans' buyback
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2627) of Jerald A. Parisella relative to veterans' retirement system buybacks. Public Service.

MA H 2647 - David Allen Robertson
An Act relative to injured and incapacitated state-employed police officers
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2647) of David Allen Robertson and Vanna Howard relative to injured and incapacitated state-employed police officers. Public Service.

MA H 2652 - Lindsay N. Sabadosa
An Act relative to civil service
04/04/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2652) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to civil service. Public Service.

MA H 2656 - Danillo A. Sena
An Act relative to the commonwealth's fire departments
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2656) of Danillo A. Sena and Vanna Howard relative to benefits for certain firefighters. Public Service.

MA H 2662 - Alan Silvia
An Act relative to veterans' buyback
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2662) of Alan Silvia, Paul A. Schmid, III and Michelle M. DuBois relative to retirement buyback for veterans. Public Service.

MA H 2663 - Todd M. Smola
An Act authorizing Brian Cardrant to purchase creditable service from the Worcester Regional Retirement System
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2663) of Todd M. Smola and Paul J. Donato relative to authorizing Brian Cardrant to purchase creditable service from the Worcester Regional Retirement System. Public Service.

MA H 2668 - Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
An Act relative to the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees
07/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2668) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and David F. DeCoste relative to the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees. Public Service.

MA H 2672 - Steven Ultrino
An Act relative to retirement benefits for installation security officers
04/04/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2672) of Steven Ultrino and James J. O'Day relative to placing installation security officers in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.

MA H 2684 - Bud L. Williams
An Act relative to veterans retirement and pensions
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2684) of Bud L. Williams relative to public employee retirement and pensions for certain veterans. Public Service.

MA H 2688 - Jonathan D. Zlotnik
An Act relative to law enforcement officer benefit equity
04/04/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2688) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others relative to law enforcement officer benefit equity. Public Service.

MA H 2692 - James Arciero
An Act relative to increasing disability ratings for veterans
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2692) of James Arciero relative to increasing property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Revenue.

MA H 2701 - Bruce J. Ayers
An Act extending certain existing sales tax exemptions to veteran's organizations
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2701) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to certain sales tax exemptions for veterans’ organizations. Revenue.

MA H 2702 - Bruce J. Ayers
An Act relative to providing tax processing and filing assistance for certain disabled veterans
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2702) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing tax processing and filing assistance for certain disabled veterans. Revenue.

MA H 2706 - Bruce J. Ayers
An Act establishing a homestead exemption for disabled veterans
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2706) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue.

MA H 2748 - Michael L. Connolly
An Act facilitating housing for all
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2748) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to establish a homelessness prevention and reduction fund to be funded by taxes on gross receipts of business entities. Revenue.

MA H 2774 - Paul J. Donato
An Act relative to tax abatement for Gold Star Widow Josephine Parella
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2774) of Paul J. Donato for legislation to authorize a payment from the general fund to Josephine Parella of the city of Medford for certain property taxes. Revenue.

MA H 2799 - William C. Galvin
An Act exempting disabled veterans from sales tax when leasing a motor vehicle
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2799) of William C. Galvin for legislation to exempt disabled veterans from the motor vehicle leasing sales tax. Revenue.

MA H 2800 - William C. Galvin
An Act relative to vehicle registration fees and sales tax for disabled veterans
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2800) of William C. Galvin relative to vehicle registration fees and sales taxes for disabled veterans. Revenue.

MA H 2815 - Kenneth I. Gordon
An Act relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2815) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans. Revenue.

MA H 2819 - Jon Santiago
An Act to increase veterans earned tax savings
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Representatives Haggerty of Woburn and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2819) of Richard M. Haggerty and Jon Santiago for legislation to increase veterans earned tax savings. Revenue.

MA H 2822 - Ryan M. Hamilton
An Act relative to expanding property tax exemptions for veterans
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2822) of Ryan M. Hamilton relative to expanding property tax exemptions for veterans. Revenue.

MA H 2838 - Daniel J. Hunt
An Act exempting veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2838) of Daniel J. Hunt relative to exempting certain veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax. Revenue.

MA H 2840 - Donald H. Wong
An Act relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for 100 percent disabled veterans
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2840) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Donald H. Wong and others relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for 100 percent disabled veterans. Revenue.

MA H 2870 - David Paul Linsky
An Act to exempt certain veterans from the state tax
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2870) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to exempt the pensions of certain veterans from the income tax laws of the Commonwealth. Revenue.

MA H 2875 - Jay D. Livingstone
An Act to establish a commission to report on the moral budget
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2875) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to memorializing the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the President of the United States to support the moral budget, and for an investigation by a commission (including members of the General Court) on the impact of passage of the moral budget. Revenue.

MA H 2912 - Jerald A. Parisella
An Act relative to the veteran property tax exemption
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2912) of Jerald A. Parisella relative to the veteran property tax exemption. Revenue.

MA H 2924 - Smitty Pignatelli
An Act incentivizing veterans to reside in the Commonwealth
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2924) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the residency requirement for property tax exemptions eligibility for veterans'. Revenue.

MA H 2929 - David Allen Robertson
An Act updating disabled veterans tax exemption totals
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2929) of David Allen Robertson relative to disabled veterans' tax exemption totals. Revenue.

MA H 2943 - Simon Cataldo
An Act relative to tax relief for low-income veterans
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2943) of Adam Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and others relative to excise taxes on motor vehicles for low-income veterans. Revenue.

MA H 2948 - Adam J. Scanlon
An Act establishing a tax credit for veteran license plates
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2948) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to establishing a tax credit for veterans' license plates. Revenue.

MA H 2950 - Todd M. Smola
An Act relative to disabled service-connected veterans and the motor vehicle excise tax
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2950) of Todd M. Smola for legislation to exempt certain disabled service-connected veterans from payment of the motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.

MA H 2954 - Michael J. Soter
An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2954) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.

MA H 3012 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act authorizing project labor agreements
11/20/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to infrastructure projects and public building construction contractors and subcontractors. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 3015 - Carol A. Doherty
An Act to promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know
07/21/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/26/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3015) of Carol A. Doherty and others that the website of the Secretary of the Commonwealth contain the total amount of income tax paid by residents of the Commonwealth to the federal government and the percent of those dollars appropriated for certain discretionary spending. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 3170 - Danielle W. Gregoire
An Act to promote low-income access to solar
06/13/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/21/2023 from 09:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3170) of Danielle W. Gregoire and Michelle M. DuBois that the Department of Energy Resources ensure equity, accessibility, and promote participation by renters and low-income retail electric customers in the solar incentive program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

MA H 3286 - Michelle L. Ciccolo
An Act to designate a certain bridge in the town of Lexington in honor of Henry N. “Hank” Manz
11/06/2023 - Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a new draft, see H4160
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3286) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Lexington in honor of Henry N. “Hank” Manz. Transportation.

MA H 3296 - Josh S. Cutler
An Act to ensure benefits through enhanced Selective Service registration
05/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3296) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to registering applicants for licenses to operate motor vehicles with the Selective Service System. Transportation.

MA H 3325 - Jessica Ann Giannino
An Act relative to the safe operation of drones in the Commonwealth
05/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3325) of Jessica Ann Giannino relative to the safe operation of drones. Transportation.

MA H 3445 - William M. Straus
An Act relative to automobile technology
07/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3445) of William M. Straus for legislation to further regulate technology used in automobiles. Transportation.

MA H 3480 - James Arciero
An Act relative to eligibility of non-Massachusetts origin veterans for state veteran bonus awards
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3480) of James Arciero, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Raymond L. Mascola relative to eligibility of non-Massachusetts origin veterans for state veteran bonus awards. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3481 - James Arciero
An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran recreation
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3481) of James Arciero, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Wade West relative to no cost hunting and fishing licenses for 100 percent disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3482 - James C. Arena-DeRosa
An Act relative to assisting veterans in need
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3482) of James C. Arena-DeRosa and Vanna Howard relative to allowable uses of veterans assistance funds in cities and towns. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3483 - Shirley B. Arriaga
An Act relative to veterans' services benefits held in trust
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3483) of Shirley B. Arriaga relative to veterans' services benefits held in trust. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3484 - Bruce J. Ayers
Resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to declare the city of Quincy as the most patriotic city in America
04/01/2024 - Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on adoption
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3484) of Bruce J. Ayers for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to declare the city of Quincy as the most patriotic city in America. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3486 - Bruce J. Ayers
Resolutions urging the Congress of the United States to update the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and remove excessive training requirements mandated for obtaining a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine
04/01/2024 - Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on adoption
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3486) of Bruce J. Ayers for the adoption of resolutions by the General Court memorializing the Congress of the United States to update the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and remove excessive training requirements mandated for obtaining a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3487 - Natalie M. Blais
An Act to support veteran owned businesses
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3487) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the fee for filing certificates of organization for veteran owned businesses. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3488 - Natalie M. Blais
An Act providing for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3488) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3489 - Daniel Cahill
An Act supporting Massachusetts Guard and Reserve and their families
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3489) of Daniel Cahill relative to residency for veteran status. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3490 - Peter L. Capano
An Act recognizing Gold Star Families
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3490) of Peter Capano that certain bridges and landmarks be illuminated in gold on Memorial Day as part of Operation Gold Star to recognize those lost in military service. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3491 - Tackey Chan
An Act increasing the annuity for gold star families
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3491) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to increase the annuities paid to certain disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3492 - Jerald A. Parisella
An Act to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3492) of Manny Cruz, Jerald A. Parisella and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in the city of Salem. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3493 - Mark J. Cusack
An Act in support of veterans and dependents through municipal tax bills
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3493) of Mark J. Cusack and Vanna Howard relative to voluntary contribution check-off boxes on municipal tax bills for support of local veterans’ agents. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3494 - Michael S. Day
An Act honoring as veterans certain persons who served in the National Guard and Reserves
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Michael S. Day for legislation to recognize reserve veterans as veterans in the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3495 - David F. DeCoste
An Act to enhance opportunities for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3495) of David F. DeCoste, Michael J. Soter and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to employment preference for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3496 - Patricia A. Duffy
An Act relative to soldiers' home eligibility for certain national guard members
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3496) of Patricia A. Duffy and Steven S. Howitt relative to soldiers' home eligibility for certain national guard members. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3497 - Patricia A. Duffy
An Act clarifying the duties of the adjutant general
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3497) of Patricia A. Duffy relative to the duties of the adjutant general. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3499 - Denise C. Garlick
An Act relative to providing veterans survivor benefits
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3499) of Denise C. Garlick and Vanna Howard relative to providing veterans survivor benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3500 - Denise C. Garlick
An Act promoting fairness and transparency of organizations supporting military personnel and families
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of Denise C. Garlick for legislation to promote fairness and transparency of organizations supporting military personnel and families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3501 - Colleen M. Garry
An Act relative to veterans benefits
03/04/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3501) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the calculation of benefits of veterans receiving public housing and other public assistance. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3502 - David T. Vieira
Resolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention
04/01/2024 - Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on adoption
By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3502) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3503 - Carmine Lawrence Gentile
An Act to modernize property tax abatements for veterans
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3503) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to modernize property tax abatements for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3505 - Patricia A. Haddad
Resolve relative to recognition for the Naval Armed Guard Service
04/01/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3505) of Patricia A. Haddad relative to recognition for the Naval Armed Guard Service. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3506 - James K. Hawkins
An Act to exclude Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculation
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to excluding certain health care cost payments to veterans from the gross household income calculation. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3507 - Edward J. Kennedy
Resolutions condemning political oppression and encouraging free and fair elections in Cambodia
04/01/2024 - Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on adoption
By Representative Howard of Lowell and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3507) of Vanna Howard, Edward J. Kennedy and others for legislation to condemn political oppression and encouraging free and fair elections in Cambodia. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3508 - Steven S. Howitt
An Act relative to veteran health, opportunity, notification, observance and respect
03/04/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3508) of Steven S. Howitt and Joseph D. McKenna relative to veteran health, opportunity, notification, observance and respect. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3509 - Daniel J. Hunt
An Act increasing annuity for disabled veterans and gold star families
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3509) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to increasing annuities for disabled veterans and gold star families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3511 - Bradley H. Jones
An Act relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veterans
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3511) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3513 - Meghan Kilcoyne
An Act to streamline veterans benefits
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3513) of Meghan Kilcoyne relative to veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3514 - Meghan Kilcoyne
An Act to establish the Guard enlistment enhancement program
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3514) of Meghan Kilcoyne, Adam Scanlon and Jessica Ann Giannino for legislation to establish a National Guard enlistment enhancement program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3515 - Meghan Kilcoyne
An Act relative to veteran inclusion
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3515) of Meghan Kilcoyne and Adam Scanlon relative to providing veteran's preference for certain members of the National Guard or United States military reserves. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3516 - Michael P. Kushmerek
An Act relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3516) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to dependent eligibility for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3517 - Michael P. Kushmerek
An Act enhancing burial expenses for veterans
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3517) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to enhancing burial expenses for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3518 - Jack Patrick Lewis
An Act promoting equity in veterans' bonus eligibility
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3518) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to further regulating bonus eligibility for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3519 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3519) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others that the Board of Registration in Nursing be authorized to establish a waiver program for military personnel who satisfactorily complete medical training offered through the military. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 352 - Jack Patrick Lewis
An Act relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact
06/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 352) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA H 3520 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3520) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3521 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3521) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3522 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to reimbursing armed service members
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3522) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to reimbursement to armed service members. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3523 - Marc T. Lombardo
An Act to increase the annuity for disabled veterans and their families
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3523) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to increase the annuity for disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3524 - Paul McMurtry
An Act relative to tax notification for veterans
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3524) of Paul McMurtry relative to the publishing of the names of veterans on certain municipal tax lists. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3525 - Mathew J. Muratore
An Act relative to parking at certain airports for disabled veterans
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3525) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to parking at certain airports for disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3526 - Jerald A. Parisella
An Act relative to treating veterans under the pension laws
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3526) of Jerald A. Parisella relative to employment benefits for certain veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3527 - Jerald A. Parisella
An Act increasing access to medical care for veterans
03/28/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3527) of Jerald A. Parisella and Denise C. Garlick relative to increasing access to medical care for veterans by providing use of commuter rail, subway, bus, shuttle and boat services at no cost. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3528 - Jerald A. Parisella
Resolve establishing a commission to study veterans’ transportation issues
03/04/2024 - Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3528) of Jerald A. Parisella and Angelo L. D'Emilia for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) regarding veterans access to transportation for medical and other service-connected appointments. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3529 - Bruce J. Ayers
An Act to amend the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia
07/11/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3529) of Edward R. Philips and Bruce J. Ayers relative to the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3530 - Kenneth I. Gordon
An Act relative to retirement benefits for veterans
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives Robertson of Tewksbury and Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3530) of David Allen Robertson and Kenneth I. Gordon relative to retirement benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3531 - David Allen Robertson
An Act relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3531) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to provide for the furnishing of headstones for deceased members of the National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3532 - Shirley B. Arriaga
An Act relative to EMT certification of veterans and military medics
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3532) of Adam Scanlon, Shirley B. Arriaga and others relative to emergency medical technician certification of veterans and military medics. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3533 - Pavel M. Payano
An Act relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans
03/28/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough and Senator Payano, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3533) of Adam Scanlon, Pavel M. Payano and others relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3534 - Adam J. Scanlon
An Act providing for prisoners of war
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3534) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to providing for a prisoner of war income tax exemption. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3535 - Paul A. Schmid
An Act relative to the education of the veterans of Massachusetts
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3535) of Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation to authorize free online public higher education courses to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3536 - Paul A. Schmid
An Act relative to disability benefits for veterans
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3536) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to disability benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3537 - Danillo A. Sena
An Act relative to the military family advocacy program, domestic violence and child abuse and neglect
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3537) of Danillo A. Sena and Vanna Howard relative to the military family advocacy program, domestic violence and child abuse and neglect. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3538 - Todd M. Smola
An Act relative to emergency medical transportation provided to veterans
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3538) of Todd M. Smola, Margaret R. Scarsdale and F. Jay Barrows relative to emergency medical transportation provided to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3539 - Todd M. Smola
An Act relative to veteran's benefits for surviving spouses
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3539) of Todd M. Smola and F. Jay Barrows relative to veterans’ benefits for surviving spouses. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3540 - Thomas M. Stanley
An Act relative to the United States Space Force and military childcare innovation, learning, and development
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3540) of Thomas M. Stanley, David F. DeCoste and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to military childcare innovation, learning, and development. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3541 - Steven George Xiarhos
Resolutions calling on Article V of the United States Constitution for the convening of a convention of the states
04/01/2024 - Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on adoption
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3541) of Steven George Xiarhos and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3641 - Kip A. Diggs
An Act authorizing Jacob M. White to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
11/29/2023 - Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3641) of Kip A. Diggs and Steven George Xiarhos (with the approval of the county commissioners) that Jacob M. White be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.

MA H 3642 - Kip A. Diggs
An Act authorizing Gregory S. Shopshire to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
12/18/2023 - Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3642) of Kip A. Diggs (with the approval of the county commissioners) that Gregory S. Shopshire be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.

MA H 3643 - Kip A. Diggs
An Act authorizing Matthew K. Sonnabend to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
01/11/2024 - Enacted and laid before the Governor
By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3643) of Kip A. Diggs and Steven George Xiarhos (with the approval of the county commissioners) that Matthew K. Sonnabend be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.

MA H 3644 - Kip A. Diggs
An Act authorizing Jeffrey H. Jackson to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
12/18/2023 - Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3644) of Kip A. Diggs and Steven George Xiarhos (with the approval of the county commissioners) that Jeffrey H. Jackson be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.

MA H 3653 - Sarah K. Peake
An Act authorizing Christopher Arrigo to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
11/13/2023 - Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3653) of Sarah K. Peake (with the approval of the county commissioners) that Christopher Arrigo be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.

MA H 3654 - Sarah K. Peake
An Act authorizing Adrian Peters to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
11/14/2023 - Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3654) of Sarah K. Peake (with the approval of the county commissioners) that Adrian Peters be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.

MA H 3655 - Steven George Xiarhos
An Act authorizing Thomas Harmon to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
08/07/2023 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3655) of Steven George Xiarhos (with the approval of the county commissioners) that Thomas Harmon be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.

MA H 3656 - Steven George Xiarhos
An Act authorizing John R. Stowe, Jr. to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
01/25/2024 - Enacted and laid before the Governor
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3656) of Steven George Xiarhos and Susan L. Moran (with the approval of the county commissioners) that John R. Stowe, Jr., be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.

MA H 3657 - Steven George Xiarhos
An Act authorizing Wayne A. Ellis to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
08/07/2023 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3657) of Steven George Xiarhos (with the approval of the county commissioners) that Wayne A. Ellis be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.

MA H 3662 - Rodney M. Elliott
An Act relative to affordable housing solutions
06/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/22/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3662) of Rodney M. Elliott for legislation to provide certain tax credits for the development of affordable housing or housing insecurity facilities. Revenue.

MA H 3680 - Rob Consalvo
An Act relative to utility bills
04/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Thursday June 20, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3680) of Rob Consalvo relative to the listing on utility bill of discounts available to seniors, veterans or persons with disabilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

MA H 3691 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to healthy and sustainable schools
07/14/2023 - Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 07/19/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3691) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to energy assessments and energy efficiency improvements at schools and public institutions of higher education. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

MA H 3709 - Shirley B. Arriaga
An Act to reform veterans’ services at the municipal level
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3709) of Shirley B. Arriaga for legislation to provide for the appointment of full-time veterans' agents or directors of veterans’ services in certain cities and towns. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3710 - Shirley B. Arriaga
Resolve to study women veterans and the long-term effects of combat on motherhood
03/04/2024 - Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3710) of Shirley B. Arriaga for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) on women veterans and the long-term effects of combat on motherhood. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3711 - Shirley B. Arriaga
An Act relative to enhancing outreach for women veterans
03/04/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3711) of Shirley B. Arriaga for legislation to establish the women veterans' network in the Department of Veterans’ Services. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3728 - Margaret R. Scarsdale
An Act approving the Townsend special act charter
10/19/2023 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3728) of Margaret R. Scarsdale (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Townsend. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

MA H 373 - Michael J. Moran
An Act to modernize the issuance and sale of sports and entertainment tickets
07/17/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 373) of Michael J. Moran and Sean Garballey relative to the issuance and sale of sports and entertainment tickets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA H 3770 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equity
06/20/2023 - Committee of conference appointed (Rodrigues-Moran-Tarr), in concurrence

MA H 3835 - Jeffrey Rosario Turco
An Act relative to the definition of a Veteran in the Commonwealth
05/11/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3835) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco for legislation to include certain members of the National Guard in the definition of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3849 - Dylan A. Fernandes
An Act relative to a four-day work week pilot program
10/30/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 11/14/2023 from 10:30 AM-01:30 PM in B-2
By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Josh S. Cutler and Dylan A. Fernandes that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development be authorized to establish a four-day work week pilot program. Labor and Workforce Development.

MA H 3901 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements
07/31/2023 - Reported, in part, by H4040

MA H 3910 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer for the town of Dedham
03/11/2024 - Enacted and laid before the Governor
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3910) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer in the town of Dedham. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

MA H 3926 - David Allen Robertson
An Act relative to veteran disability benefits
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3926) of David Allen Robertson relative to veteran disability benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3929 - Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
11/15/2023 - New draft substituted, see H4178

MA H 3942 - Estela A. Reyes
An Act relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program countable income
06/29/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Reyes of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3942) of Estela A. Reyes relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program countable income. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 3949 - Liz Miranda
An Act to return DOC and Parole to Health and Human Services
07/21/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/26/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3949) of Russell E. Holmes and Liz Miranda for legislation to transfer jurisdiction of the Department of Correction and the Parole Board from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 3996 - David Paul Linsky
An Act to amend chapter 336 of the acts of 2004 relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of clubs or veterans' organizations in the town of Natick
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday December 31, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3996) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) for legislation to further regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of clubs or veterans' organizations in the town of Natick. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

MA H 4021 - Peter L. Capano
An Act requiring employers to post information on veterans' benefits and services
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter Capano that the Secretary of Veterans' Services be authorized to create a veterans' benefits and services notice and that certain employers be required to post said notice. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 4024 - Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
An Act establishing a commission on automated decision-making by government in the Commonwealth
08/03/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

MA H 4040 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements
10/05/2023 - Item 7004-0102 passed over veto -see Roll Call #79 (Yeas 38 to Nays 0)

MA H 4044 - David T. Vieira
An Act designating Childs River Overpass Route 28 Falmouth for Marine Combat Veteran Kevin P. Quinn
04/04/2024 - Enacted and laid before the Governor
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David T. Vieira for legislation to designate a certain bridge on state Route 28 in the town of Falmouth as the Kevin P. Quinn. memorial bridge. Transportation.

MA H 4055 -
So much of the message from Her Excellency the Governor returning the General Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2024 (see House, No. 4040) as relates to Attachments A through G, for items returned with disapproval of wording under the provisions of Section 5 of Article LXIII and sections returned with recommendations of amendments under the provisions of Article LVI of the Amendments to the Constitution (House, No. 4055). August 9, 2023
08/10/2023 - See H4040

MA H 4060 - Lindsay N. Sabadosa
An Act relative to vacation time for employees of the Commonwealth who are veterans
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais relative to the rate of vacation time for certain employees of the Commonwealth who are veterans and buyback creditable service. Public Service.

MA H 4087 - Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
An Act further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

MA H 4090 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
11/08/2023 - Reported, in part, by H4167

MA H 4106 - Danielle W. Gregoire
An Act allowing disabled veterans with purple heart plates to qualify for a sales tax exemption
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Danielle W. Gregoire relative to a sales tax exemption for certain disabled veterans with purple heart license plates. Revenue.

MA H 4108 - David F. DeCoste
An Act designating a certain bridge as the Lt. David S. Cutler memorial bridge
04/08/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David F. DeCoste, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to designate a certain bridge spanning the North River in the towns of Marshfield and Norwell as the Lt. David S. Cutler memorial bridge. Transportation.

MA H 4129 - Steven C. Owens
An Act authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land to the city of Cambridge
02/05/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Owens of Watertown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and Steven Owens that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in the city of Cambridge to said city for school and other municipal purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 4135 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act modernizing firearm laws
10/18/2023 - Amendment #34 (Kearney) adopted, as changed

MA H 4138 -
An Act the Affordable Homes Act
10/23/2023 - Senate concurred

MA H 4152 - Michael P. Kushmerek
An Act relative to modernizing Chapter 115
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 4160 - House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
An Act to designate a certain bridge in the town of Lexington in honor of Henry N. “Hank” Manz
11/06/2023 - Read and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
Substituted, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House No. 3286). November 2, 2023.

MA H 4167 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
11/08/2023 - Read second and ordered to a third reading

MA H 417 - Mathew J. Muratore
An Act relative to supporting veterans organizations
03/04/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives LaNatra of Kingston and Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 417) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to authorizing video gaming activities and certain veterans organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

MA H 4171 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
11/30/2023 - Accompanied H4204
House bill No. 4167, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. November 8, 2023

MA H 4172 -
An Act honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence

MA H 4178 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
11/15/2023 - Amendment 8 adopted

MA H 418 - Kathleen R. LaNatra
An Act relative to the use of slot machines in veterans’ organizations for its members and invited guests
05/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/09/2023 from 02:00 PM-04:30 PM in B-2
By Representatives Muratore of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 418) of Mathew J. Muratore, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue limited slot machine licenses to veterans’ organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

MA H 4193 -
An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
11/20/2023 - Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

MA H 4204 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
12/04/2023 - Enacted and laid before the Governor

MA H 4211 - Rodney M. Elliott
An Act relative to eligibility for veteran license plates
01/10/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 01/24/2024 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to eligibility for veteran license plates. Transportation.

MA H 4218 - Dylan A. Fernandes
An Act connecting veterans with access to breakthrough treatments
01/26/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 02/01/2024 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be authorized to establish a program to promote, incentivize and support the development and deployment of eligible therapies among veterans and first responders. Public Health.

MA H 4234 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to the fair housing ordinance of the city of Cambridge
04/22/2024 - Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4234) of Marjorie C. Decker (with the approval of the city council) for legislation to further regulate the fair housing ordinance of the city of Cambridge. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

MA H 4314 - Gerard J. Cassidy
Extension Order - Veterans and Federal Affairs
02/08/2024 - Adopted

MA H 4409 - Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
An Act relative to vertical integration of medical marijuana businesses
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

MA H 4436 - Michael D. Brady
An Act to modernize civil service laws
04/08/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4520
By Representative Gordon of Bedford and Senator Brady, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Michael D. Brady for legislation to modernize civil service laws to assist in the recruiting and hiring of municipal public safety employees. Public Service.

MA H 4494 - Paul K. Frost
An Act directing the Worcester County Retirement Board to credit Curtis Meskus
04/22/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost and Ryan C. Fattman that the Worcester County Retirement Board be authorized to credit Curtis Meskus, a member of the Worcester regional retirement system, with creditable service for certain active duty service. Public Service.

MA H 4520 - Joint Committee on Public Service
An Act to modernize civil service laws
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

MA H 4559 - Patrick Joseph Kearney
An Act amending the charter of the town of Scituate
04/22/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4559) of Patrick Joseph Kearney (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Scituate. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

MA H 475 - Michael J. Finn
An Act relative to testing requirements for veterans who wish to become educators
06/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 475) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to testing requirements for veterans who wish to become educators. Education.

MA H 49 -
A communication from the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission PERAC (under the provisions of Section 50 of Chapter 7 of the General Laws) submitting proposed amendments to the rules and regulations governing retirement of public employees in Massachusetts (840 CMR 3.00 and 13.00).
04/04/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4518
Report of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (pursuant to Section 50 of Chapter 7 of the General Laws) submitting amendments to the rules and regulations governing retirement of public employees in Massachusetts, Internal Revenue Code Compliance Provisions (840 CMR 3.00) and Rollovers for Service Purchases and Buybacks (840 CMR 13.00)

MA H 536 - Samantha Montano
An Act providing for the creation of a permanent commission relative to the education of American Indian and Alaska Native residents of the Commonwealth
10/05/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Samantha Montaño and others relative to the creation of a permanent commission relative to the education of American Indian and Alaska Native residents. Education.

MA H 60 - Daniel R. Carey
An Act establishing the Massachusetts information privacy and security act
10/11/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/19/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 60) of Daniel R. Carey and Mindy Domb relative to the security and the protection of personal information by establishing the Massachusetts information privacy and security act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

MA H 64 - Simon Cataldo
An Act establishing a commission on automated decision-making by government in the Commonwealth
08/03/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4024
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 64) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state agency automated decision-making, artificial intelligence, transparency, fairness, and individual rights. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

MA H 738 - Joanne M. Comerford
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change to the commonwealth of Massachusetts
04/08/2024 - Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 738) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change. Emergency Preparedness and Management.

MA H 76 - Tram T. Nguyen
An Act relative to protecting sensitive information from security breaches
12/28/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2539
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Tram T. Nguyen relative to protecting sensitive information from security breaches. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

MA H 82 - Michael J. Soter
An Act relative to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth
12/28/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2539
By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

MA H 881 - Edward R. Philips
An Act to establish a mattress recycling program in the Commonwealth
06/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 881) of Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to establish a mattress recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources.

MA H 916 - Mindy Domb
An Act to assess the future of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Friday June 14, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 916) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to assess the future of mattress recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.

MA H 919 - David T. Vieira
An Act relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod
04/16/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see H4555
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 919) of David T. Vieira relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod. Environment and Natural Resources.

MA H 961 - Daniel Cahill
An Act establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers
10/31/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 11/06/2023 from 10:30 AM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 961) of Daniel Cahill relative to establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers. Financial Services.

MA HD 3186 - Jeffrey Rosario Turco
An Act relative to the definition of a Veteran in the Commonwealth
05/08/2023 - Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3835) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco for legislation to include certain members of the National Guard in the definition of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA HD 3492 - David Allen Robertson
An Act relative to veteran disability benefits
06/15/2023 - Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3926) of David Allen Robertson relative to veteran disability benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA HD 4285 - Peter L. Capano
An Act requiring employers to post information on veterans' benefits and services
07/24/2023 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter Capano that the Secretary of Veterans' Services be authorized to create a veterans' benefits and services notice and that certain employers be required to post said notice. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA HD 4322 -
The final report of the Brain Injury Commission established (under Section 76 of Chapter 154 of the Acts of 2018 and revived and continued by Section 69 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023) to identify the gaps in service delivery for Massachusetts residents who exhibit a history of acquired brain injury (ABI)
05/15/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4383 -
A communication from the Office of the Comptroller (see Section 12(c) of Chapter 7A of the General Laws) submitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022
06/08/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4406 - Donald R. Berthiaume
An Act regarding Veteran RMV Plate distinction
06/26/2023 - Referred to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to veteran motor vehicle plate distinctions by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Transportation.

MA HD 4419 - Meghan Kilcoyne
An Act establishing distinctive license plates for Army combat veterans
07/06/2023 - Referred to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Meghan Kilcoyne that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to establish distinctive license plates for Army combat veterans. Transportation.

MA HD 4420 - Michael S. Day
An Act modernizing firearm laws
07/10/2023 - Senate NON-concurred in the reference to the committee on The Judiciary and referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day for legislation to further regulate firearms. The Judiciary.

MA HD 4429 -
The annual report of the Division of Banks (under Section 13 of Chapter 167 of the General Laws) for fiscal year 2022
06/29/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4468 - David T. Vieira
An Act designating Childs River Overpass Route 28 Falmouth for Marine Combat Veteran Kevin P. Quinn
08/03/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David T. Vieira for legislation to designate a certain bridge on state Route 28 in the town of Falmouth as the Kevin P. Quinn. memorial bridge. Transportation.

MA HD 4494 - David F. DeCoste
An Act designating a certain bridge as the Lt. David S. Cutler memorial bridge
08/03/2023 - Referred to the committee on House Rules
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David F. DeCoste, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to designate a certain bridge spanning the North River in the towns of Marshfield and Norwell as the Lt. David S. Cutler memorial bridge. Transportation.

MA HD 4501 - Lindsay N. Sabadosa
An Act relative to vacation time for employees of the Commonwealth who are veterans
08/14/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais relative to the rate of vacation time for certain employees of the Commonwealth who are veterans and buyback creditable service. Public Service.

MA HD 4519 -
A communication from the Department of Transitional Assistance (see Section 2 of Chapter 18 of the General Laws) submitting a report entitled: Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children - Eligible Noncitizen Status Clients [copies of said report were forwarded to the committee on House Ways and Means and the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, as required by said law]
08/10/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4563 - Steven C. Owens
An Act authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land to the city of Cambridge
10/16/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Owens of Watertown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and Steven Owens that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in the city of Cambridge to said city for school and other municipal purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA HD 4607 - Michael S. Day
An Act modernizing firearm laws
10/16/2023 - Referred to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day for legislation to further regulate firearms. The Judiciary.

MA HD 4617 - Michael P. Kushmerek
An Act relative to modernizing Chapter 115
10/23/2023 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA HD 4634 -
An Act the Affordable Homes Act
10/18/2023 - Referred to the committee on Housing

MA HD 4643 -
An annual report of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (under Section 31 of Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017) submitting its sixth annual activities report
10/23/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4687 - Dylan A. Fernandes
An Act connecting veterans with access to breakthrough treatments
12/14/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be authorized to establish a program to promote, incentivize and support the development and deployment of eligible therapies among veterans and first responders. Public Health.

MA HD 4694 - Rodney M. Elliott
An Act relative to eligibility for veteran license plates
12/07/2023 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to eligibility for veteran license plates. Transportation.

MA HD 4697 -
The final report of the Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth (established under Chapter 2 of the Resolves of 2020 and revived and continued by Section 46 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023) submitting the Commission’s findings
12/07/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4708 - Meghan Kilcoyne
An Act establishing distinctive license plates for Army combat veterans
12/11/2023 - Referred to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Meghan Kilcoyne for legislation to establish distinctive license plates for certain Army combat veterans. Transportation.

MA HD 4712 -
A communication from Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment) (see Section 27 of Chapter 498 of the Acts of 1993) submitting the Devens annual report for fiscal year 2023
12/07/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4718 -
An annual report of the Economic Empowerment Trust Fund (under Section 35QQ of Chapter 10 of the General Laws) for fiscal year 2022
12/07/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4719 -
A report of the Executive Office of Economic Development (under Section 16G of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting the Governor’s Economic Development Planning Council comprehensive economic development policy and strategic plan for the implementation of policy within the first year of taking office
12/07/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4723 - Paul K. Frost
An Act directing the Worcester County Retirement Board to credit Curtis Meskus
03/14/2024 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost and Ryan C. Fattman that the Worcester County Retirement Board be authorized to credit Curtis Meskus, a member of the Worcester regional retirement system, with creditable service for certain active duty service. Public Service.

MA HD 4762 -
A communication from the State Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (see Section 4 of Chapter 260 of the Acts of 2014) submitting its annual report for calendar year 2023
01/04/2024 - Placed on file

MA HD 4835 -
A communication from the Executive Office of Veterans' Services Reintegration Advisory Committee (see Section 77 of Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022) entitled: An examination of suicide among veterans and their reintegration into society
01/29/2024 - Placed on file

MA HD 4986 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day
04/01/2024 - Referred to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate September 22 as military service members and veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA HD 945 - Estela A. Reyes
An Act relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program countable income
06/26/2023 - Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
By Representative Reyes of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3942) of Estela A. Reyes relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program countable income. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 1010 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to caregiver authorization affidavits. The Judiciary.

MA S 1028 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act relative to judicial discretion for probation
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1028) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to judicial discretion for probation. The Judiciary.

MA S 1035 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act to protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination
04/16/2024 - House concurred
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1035) of Joan B. Lovely and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination. The Judiciary.

MA S 1101 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act to protect victims of crimes and the public
04/16/2024 - House concurred
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1101) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Kathleen R. LaNatra for legislation to protect victims of crimes and the public. The Judiciary.

MA S 1114 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act enhancing access to abortion care
11/15/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/21/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis and Vanna Howard for legislation to enhance access to abortion care. The Judiciary.

MA S 1322 - Pavel M. Payano
An Act relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1322) of Pavel M. Payano and Adam Scanlon for legislation relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans. Municipalities and Regional Government.

MA S 1339 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act expanding after-death care options
07/21/2023 - Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote the option of alkaline hydrolysis (AH). Public Health.

MA S 1379 - Adam Gomez
An Act to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents
04/22/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2740
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Public Health.

MA S 1436 - Susan L. Moran
An Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
06/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1436) of Susan L. Moran, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jack Patrick Lewis, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health.

MA S 144 - Nicholas Patrick Collins
An Act to modernize the issuance and sale of sports and entertainment tickets
07/17/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 144) of Nick Collins for legislation to modernize the issuance and sale of sports and entertainment tickets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 1451 - Jacob R. Oliveira
An Act relative to environmentally-friendly burial alternatives
07/21/2023 - Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1451) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Adam Scanlon for legislation relative to burial alternatives that protect the environment. Public Health.

MA S 1478 - Michael J. Barrett
An Act relative to military grade controlled property
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1478) of Michael J. Barrett and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to military grade controlled property. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1488 - Joanne M. Comerford
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change to the commonwealth of Massachusetts
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1488) of Joanne M. Comerford and Lindsay N. Sabadosa that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change to the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1491 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act relative to preventing illegal trafficking of firearms
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1491) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to prevent illegal trafficking of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1495 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act relative to firearms and firearms violence
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1495) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to firearms and firearms violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1497 - John J. Cronin
An Act to connect veterans with earned benefits
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1497) of John J. Cronin for legislation to connect veterans with earned benefits. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1512 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act ensuring the safety of our communities and citizens
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1512) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to ensure the safety of our communities and citizens. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1585 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to arson investigators
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1585) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to arson investigators. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1626 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act extending veterans retirement buyback opportunities
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2610
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to extend veterans retirement buyback opportunities. Public Service.

MA S 1637 - John J. Cronin
An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
03/04/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1637) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.

MA S 1644 - Julian Andre Cyr
An Act relative to pensions, fiduciary standards, and sustainable investment
06/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1644) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to pensions, fiduciary standards, and sustainable investment. Public Service.

MA S 1647 - Sal N. DiDomenico
An Act establishing creditable service for veterans
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2610
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1647) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish creditable service for veterans. Public Service.

MA S 1673 - Paul R. Feeney
An Act relative to 911 emergency telecommunicators inclusion in the heart bill
03/04/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1673) of Paul R. Feeney, James K. Hawkins, Susannah M. Whipps, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation relative to 911 emergency telecommunicators inclusion in the heart bill. Public Service.

MA S 1686 - Anne M. Gobi
An Act relative to civil service
10/04/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1686) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to civil service. Public Service.

MA S 1690 - Adam Gomez
An Act requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms
06/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1690) of Adam Gomez and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General for legislation relative to require public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.

MA S 1697 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act relative to the active service buy-back program for firefighters and police officers
06/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/29/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1697) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the active service buy-back program for firefighters and police officers. Public Service.

MA S 1725 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to veterans creditable service
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2610
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1725) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veterans creditable service. Public Service.

MA S 1731 - Michael F. Rush
An Act clarifying military buyback options
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2610
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1731) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to clarify military buyback options. Public Service.

MA S 1748 - John C. Velis
An Act providing fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees
01/29/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1748) of John C. Velis for legislation to provide fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees. Public Service.

MA S 1750 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to veterans' buyback
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1750) of John C. Velis, Steven George Xiarhos, Sal N. DiDomenico and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to veterans' buyback. Public Service.

MA S 1752 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to the definition of veteran for public retirees
03/07/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1752) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the definition of Veteran for public retirees. Public Service.

MA S 1753 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees
03/07/2024 - Accompanied by H2626
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1753) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees. Public Service.

MA S 1754 - John C. Velis
An Act protecting veterans’ preference in hiring practices
10/04/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1754) of John C. Velis for legislation to protect veterans’ preference in hiring practices. Public Service.

MA S 181 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to the types of identification allowed to purchase alcohol
10/18/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4131
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 181) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the types of identification allowed to purchase alcohol. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 1811 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran excise tax exemptions
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1811) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to 100% disabled veteran excise tax exemptions. Revenue.

MA S 1813 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act relative to motor vehicle sales tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1813) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to 100% disabled veteran motor vehicle tax exemptions. Revenue.

MA S 1815 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1815) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.

MA S 1820 - Paul R. Feeney
Resolve to establish a commission to report on the Moral Budget
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1820) of Paul R. Feeney that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to evaluate and report on the impact that passage of the People’s Budget would have on Massachusetts. Revenue.

MA S 1838 - Adam Gomez
An Act establishing a tax credit for veteran license plates
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1838) of Adam Gomez and Adam Scanlon for legislation to establish a tax credit for veteran license plates. Revenue.

MA S 1839 - Adam Gomez
An Act to provide tax relief for low-income veterans
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Adam Gomez and Adam Scanlon for legislation to provide tax relief for low-income veterans. Revenue.

MA S 187 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact
06/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 187) of Joan B. Lovely and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 1882 - Michael O. Moore
An Act granting property tax exemptions to disabled veterans
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1882) of Michael O. Moore, Paul W. Mark, Jacob R. Oliveira, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to grant property tax exemptions to disabled veterans. Revenue.

MA S 1900 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act increasing the property tax exemption for disabled veterans
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to increase the property tax exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue.

MA S 1904 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act establishing a tax credit for employment of veterans
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1904) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for employment of veterans. Revenue.

MA S 1929 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to veteran tax abatements
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1929) of Michael F. Rush, Tackey Chan and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran tax abatements. Revenue.

MA S 1931 - Michael F. Rush
An Act incentivizing veterans to reside in the Commonwealth
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1931) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to incentivize veterans to reside in the Commonwealth. Revenue.

MA S 1932 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to veterans tax exemptions
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1932) of Michael F. Rush, Steven George Xiarhos, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to veterans tax exemptions. Revenue.

MA S 1960 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to uniformity among veteran tax exemptions
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1960) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to uniformity among veteran tax exemptions. Revenue.

MA S 1961 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to effective dates of property taxes
06/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/22/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1961) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to effective dates of property taxes. Revenue.

MA S 1962 - John C. Velis
An Act increasing veterans' property tax exemptions
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1962) of John C. Velis, Steven George Xiarhos and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to increase veterans' property tax exemptions. Revenue.

MA S 1974 - Nicholas Patrick Collins
An Act relative to economic development
10/13/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/24/2023 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1974) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to economic development and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA S 2 - Kimberly Driscoll
Lieutenant-Governor Driscoll's Inaugural Address
01/07/2023 - Placed on file
In Joint Session, January 5, 2023 -- Communication from Her Honor the Lieutenant-Governor, Kimberly . Driscoll, submitting her inaugural address

MA S 2021 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act providing for the creation of a Massachusetts COVID-19 Memorial
03/28/2024 - Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2021) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation to provide for the creation of a Massachusetts COVID-19 Memorial. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA S 2027 - Paul W. Mark
An Act authorizing project labor agreements
11/22/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps, Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize project labor agreements. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA S 2054 - Marc R. Pacheco
An Act to promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know
07/21/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/26/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2054) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA S 2064 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act extending the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature
07/21/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/26/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2064) of Rebecca L. Rausch, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, James B. Eldridge and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to extend the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA S 2094 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act to promote low-income access to solar
04/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2719
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2094) of Cynthia Stone Creem relative to promote low-income access to solar. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

MA S 2126 - Paul R. Feeney
An Act relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations
04/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2719
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2126) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

MA S 2127 - Paul R. Feeney
An Act relative to healthy and sustainable schools
04/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2719
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2127) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy and sustainable schools. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

MA S 2239 - Anne M. Gobi
An Act providing for distinctive registration plates for certain veterans who participated in the testing of atomic weapons
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2585
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2239) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation to provide distinctive registration plates for certain veterans who participated in the testing of atomic weapons. Transportation.

MA S 2247 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to the annual fee for veterans' license plates
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2632
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2247) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to the annual fee for veterans' license plates. Transportation.

MA S 227 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act establishing the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act
11/06/2023 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 227) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

MA S 2281 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act to ensure benefits through enhanced Selective Service registration
07/20/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2281) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt, Susan Williams Gifford and others for legislation to ensure benefits through enhanced Selective Service registration. Transportation.

MA S 2289 - Michael F. Rush
Resolve relative to a VFW Parkway master plan special commission
04/11/2024 - Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2289) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the development, maintenance and improvement of the Veterans of Foreign War Highway. Transportation.

MA S 2305 - Walter F. Timilty
An Act relative to expanding the MBTA reduced fare program to include veterans
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2585
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2305) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to expand the MBTA reduced fare program to include veterans. Transportation.

MA S 2306 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to Purple Heart registration plates
11/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2306) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to Purple Heart registration plates. Transportation.

MA S 2309 - Michael D. Brady
An Act to honor our veterans who serve as emergency responders
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2309) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to honor our veterans who serve as emergency responders. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2310 - William N. Brownsberger
An Act to modernize property tax abatements for veterans
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2310) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to modernize property tax abatements for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2311 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act providing for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2311) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2313 - John J. Cronin
An Act to establish the Guard enlistment enhancement program
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2313) of John J. Cronin, Jacob R. Oliveira and John C. Velis for legislation to establish the Guard enlistment enhancement program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2314 - John J. Cronin
An Act expediting veterans benefits
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2314) of John J. Cronin for legislation to expedite veterans benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2315 - John J. Cronin
An Act to modernize chapter 115
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2315) of John J. Cronin for legislation to modernize chapter 115. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2317 - Sal N. DiDomenico
An Act relative to age restrictions for veterans applying to be police officers and firefighters
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2317) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to age restrictions for veterans applying to be police officers and firefighters. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2318 - Sal N. DiDomenico
An Act to create equal access to a common application for low-income veterans
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2318) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to create equal access to a common application for low-income veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2320 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act expanding the National Guard welcome home veterans' bonus to all deployed members
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2320) of Ryan C. Fattman and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to expand the National Guard welcome home veterans' bonus to all deployed members. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2321 - Paul R. Feeney
An Act excluding Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculation
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2321) of Paul R. Feeney, Sal N. DiDomenico and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to exclude Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculation. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2322 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act relative to reservists with service-connected disabilities
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2322) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to reservists with service-connected disabilities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2323 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act establishing a commission on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2323) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish a commission on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2324 - Anne M. Gobi
An Act relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) of Anne M. Gobi, Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2325 - Adam Gomez
An Act providing for prisoners of war
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2325) of Adam Gomez and Adam Scanlon for legislation to provide for prisoners of war. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2327 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2327) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2328 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act relative to reimbursement for annual training for armed forces members
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2328) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reimburse for annual training for armed forces members. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2329 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2329) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2330 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2330) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2331 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act relative to reimbursement to armed service members
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2331) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to reimbursement to armed service members. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2335 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2335) of Joan B. Lovely, John C. Velis and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2336 - Susan L. Moran
An Act relative to the military family advocacy program, domestic violence and child abuse and neglect
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2336) of Susan L. Moran, Michael O. Moore and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to the military family advocacy program, domestic violence and child abuse and neglect. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2337 - Susan L. Moran
An Act promoting fairness and transparency of organizations supporting military personnel and families
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2337) of Susan L. Moran for legislation to promote fairness and transparency of organizations supporting military personnel and families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2338 - Jacob R. Oliveira
An Act relative to tax abatements for disabled veterans and Gold Star families
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2338) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to tax abatements for disabled veterans and Gold Star families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2339 - Jacob R. Oliveira
An Act to amend the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia
07/11/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2339) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Edward R. Philips for legislation to to amend the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2340 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to protecting veterans
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2340) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to protecting veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2341 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to shelter benefits for veterans
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2341) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to shelter benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2342 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to tax credits for homeless veteran housing
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2342) of Michael F. Rush, Anne M. Gobi and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to tax credits for homeless veteran housing. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2343 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to military personnel and medical records
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2343) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to military personnel and medical records. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2344 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2344) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2345 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to the appointment of veterans agents and service officers
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2345) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the appointment of veterans agents and service officers. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2346 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to uniformity in veteran benefits
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2346) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to uniformity in veteran benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2347 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2347) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2348 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to veteran health care
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2348) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran health care. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2349 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to outreach to veterans
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2349) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to outreach to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2350 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to veteran employment opportunities
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2350) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran employment opportunities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2351 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to appropriate notice for changes to Veterans’ district agreements
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2351) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to appropriate notice for changes to Veterans’ district agreements. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2352 - Michael F. Rush
An Act ensuring the fair treatment of military service members and veterans
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2352) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to ensure the fair treatment of military service members and veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2353 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act Massachusetts Medal of Allegiance
01/11/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 01/23/2024 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2353) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to Massachusetts Medal of Allegiance. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2354 - Walter F. Timilty
An Act exempting veterans from civil service exam fees
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2354) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to exempt veterans from civil service exam fees. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2355 - Walter F. Timilty
An Act relative to ensuring equity in healthcare access for veterans
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2355) of Walter F. Timilty and Peter Capano for legislation to ensure equity in healthcare access for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2356 - John C. Velis
An Act increasing the annuity for disabled Veterans and Gold Star Families
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2356) of John C. Velis, John F. Keenan, Daniel J. Hunt, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase annuity for disabled Veterans and Gold Star families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2358 - John C. Velis
An Act promoting equality in veterans' bonus eligibility
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2358) of John C. Velis, Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to promote equality in veterans' bonus eligibility. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2359 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to EMT certification of veterans and military medics
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2359) of John C. Velis, Adam Scanlon and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to EMT certification of veterans and military medics. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2360 - John C. Velis
An Act establishing the women's veterans network
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2360) of John C. Velis for legislation to establish the women's veterans network. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2361 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to military childcare, innovation, learning and development
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2361) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to military childcare, innovation, learning and development. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2362 - John C. Velis
An Act clarifying the duties of the adjutant general
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2362) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify the duties of the adjutant general. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2363 - John C. Velis
An Act to improve health and safety standards at state-operated veterans' homes
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2363) of John C. Velis for legislation to improve health and safety standards at state-operated veterans' homes. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2364 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to soldiers' home eligibility for certain national guard members
07/10/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2364) of John C. Velis, Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative to soldiers' home eligibility for certain national guard members. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2396 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act exempting the town of Tewksbury from the provisions of the civil service law with regard to the recruitment and hiring of full-time permanent police officers
10/04/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2396) of Barry R. Finegold (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the town of Tewksbury from the provisions of the civil service law with regard to the recruitment and hiring of full-time permanent police officers. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

MA S 2397 - Senate Committee on Ways and Means
An Act to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equity
06/15/2023 - See H3770
Senate, June 8, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the House Bill to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equity (House, No. 3770); reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 2397. (Operating Resources in FY24: $586,000,000.00)

MA S 240 - Nick Collins
An Act relative to mental health education
04/22/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2741
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to mental health education. Education.

MA S 2401 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act providing veteran annuity benefits to Raymond Steele
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2651
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2401) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to provide veteran annuity benefits to Raymond Steele. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2411 - John F. Keenan
An Act relative to lot rent abatement for veterans
11/06/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4162
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan and Robert Joseph Jaruse for legislation relative to lot rent abatement for veterans. Revenue.

MA S 2426 - Senate Committee on Ways and Means
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
07/26/2023 - Reprinted, as amended, see S2428

MA S 2489 - John J. Cronin
An Act relative to modernizing Chapter 115
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to modernizing Chapter 115. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2493 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act relative to real property tax abatements for active duty military personnel in the town of Sutton
04/22/2024 - Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2493) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Sutton to grant real property abatements to certain military personnel. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

MA S 2502 - Michael J. Rodrigues
Supplemental appropriations amendment
11/13/2023 - Order relative to subject matter adopted
Senate, November 13, 2023 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the House bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 4171)

MA S 2523 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act relative to the town charter for the town of Southbridge
01/12/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 01/12/2024 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2523) of Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town ) relative to the town charter for the town of Southbridge. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

MA S 2526 - Senate Committee on Rules
An Act authorizing Matthew K. Sonnabend to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
12/18/2023 - See H3643
Senate, December 18, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Rules, to whom was referred the House Bill authorizing Matthew K. Sonnabend to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board (House, No. 3643),- reports, recommending that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text contained in Senate document numbered 2526.

MA S 2539 - Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
An Act relative to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
12/28/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Senate, December 28, 2023 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 26) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to modernize state agency information technology systems; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect sensitive information from security breaches; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to regulate generative artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 32) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to cyber incident response; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect against cyber ransom; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a Cybersecurity Control and Review Commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael J. Soter for legislation to protect the residents of the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect personal identifying information; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 66) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to cyberattack responses; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Tram T. Nguyen relative to protecting sensitive information from security breaches; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 77) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., that the Office of Information Technology consider cloud computing service options under certain circumstances; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 84) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to electronic security for certain procurements involving electronic or cyber security equipment components, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539).

MA S 2610 - Joint Committee on Public Service
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public service matters.
04/22/2024 - Reported (in part) by S1614
Senate, February 8, 2024 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1612) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to a service based retirement option for Group 1 and Group 2 career employees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1614) of Michael D. Brady, Mathew J. Muratore and John F. Keenan for legislation to restore the retirement rights of certain employees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1615) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to benefits of employees who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1623) of Nick Collins, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation relative to survivor retirement benefits; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to providing fairness and equity in the retirement benefits of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, sewer departments, sewer districts, water and sewer departments and districts, and wastewater facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to extend veterans retirement buyback opportunities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1627) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to underperforming pension systems; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1628) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to creditable service for certain public safety officers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1630) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to ordinary disability retirements; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1631) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to special needs trusts and pensions; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1633) of Ronald J. Colosi, Jr. for legislation to provide for domestic partners through public employee pensions; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1634) of John J. Cronin and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to GIC healthcare coverage for group 4 members pending disability retirement; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1639) of Julian Cyr for legislation to correct pension inequity for James G. Clothier; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1641) of Julian Cyr and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to the Commonwealth's fire departments; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1643) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to municipal workforce shortage; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1644) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to pensions, fiduciary standards, and sustainable investment; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1647) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish creditable service for veterans; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1648) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to responsible corporate investments; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1649) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to provide retirement security to care workers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1651) of James B. Eldridge and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to the divestment of state pension funds from nuclear weapons; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reform sick leave buybacks; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1656) of Ryan C. Fattman that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effects of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset in Massachusetts; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1667) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to executive office of public safety and security dispatchers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1668) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to the composition of the Group Insurance Commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1670) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to authorize a local option for group retirement classification; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 167

MA S 2651 - Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to veterans matters.
02/20/2024 - Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
Senate, February 15, 2024 -- The committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2309) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to honor our veterans who serve as emergency responders; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2312) of Paul Anderson for the adoption of resolutions of the General Court of Massachusetts to the Members of Congress of the United States enhancing global governance via a strengthened and revised United Nations Charter; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2316) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to define "Gold Star families"; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2325) of Adam Gomez and Adam Scanlon for legislation to provide for prisoners of war; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2328) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reimburse for annual training for armed forces members; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2329) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2330) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2331) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to reimbursement to armed service members; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2332) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for the adoption of resolutions to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for official, and general support of a Federal ERA, suitably amending The Constitution of The United States, and encouraging public education regarding this subject matter; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2333) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for the adoption of resolutions to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for general support of NATO, and public education regarding this subject matter; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2334) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for the adoption of resolutions to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2337) of Susan L. Moran for legislation to promote fairness and transparency of organizations supporting military personnel and families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2340) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to protecting veterans; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2341) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to shelter benefits for veterans; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2344) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2350) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran employment opportunities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2354) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to exempt veterans from civil service exam fees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2358) of John C. Velis, Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to promote equality in veterans' bonus eligibility; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2401) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to provide veteran annuity benefits to Raymond Steele, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2651).

MA S 2688 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act to properly recognize merchant marine veterans
04/01/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Roger E. Mercaldi, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to properly recognize merchant marine veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2704 - John C. Velis
Veterans and Federal Affairs - Extension Order
03/18/2024 - Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
Filed by Mr. Velis-- Order relative to granting the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs until April 30, 2024 within which time to make its final report on current Senate document relative to Senate document relative to veterans and federal affair

MA S 2719 - Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to matters of telecommunications, utilities and energy.
04/11/2024 - Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
Senate, April 8, 2024 -- The committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2083) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to exempt prepaid wireless customers from E911 fees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2084) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to promote dairy farms; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2086) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to essential energy needs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2087) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to reasonable energy consumption; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2089) of Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb for legislation to promote solar energy canopies on large parking lots; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2091) of Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to reform energy system planning for equity and climate transformation; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2092) of Joanne M. Comerford and Steven Owens for legislation to make methane accounting truthful helps; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2093) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand access to the fossil fuel free demonstration project; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2094) of Cynthia Stone Creem relative to promote low-income access to solar; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2095) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to support municipal light plants; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2099) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to promote access to zero-emission school buses; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2101) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to authorize municipalities to impose a methane emissions surcharge and authorize non-pipeline alternatives; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2108) of Brendan P. Crighton and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce congestion and encourage shared rides; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2109) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to establish the Gateway cities Renewable, Efficient, and Electrified Neighborhoods initiative; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2111) of John J. Cronin relative to the establishment of municipal lighting authorities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and John C. Velis for legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2115) of Lydia Edwards and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated building; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Vanna Howard for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by permitting local option all-electric buildings and homes ordinances; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2117) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to advance clean energy, equity, and innovation within municipal utilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2118) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to ensure gas safety and consumer fairness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2119) of James B. Eldridge, Paul W. Mark, Steven Owens, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote solar energy development consistent with the commonwealth’s 2050 next generation roadmap; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2121) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to invest in a prosperous clean commonwealth by 2030; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2122) of Ryan C. Fattman and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2123) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to natural gas shut-off valves, gate boxes and public safety; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco

MA S 30 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act relative to protecting sensitive information from security breaches
12/28/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2539
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect sensitive information from security breaches. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

MA S 318 - Liz Miranda
An Act providing for the creation of a permanent commission relative to the education of American Indian and Alaska Native residents of the Commonwealth
10/05/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education. Education.

MA S 33 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act establishing a commission on automated decision-making by government in the commonwealth
08/03/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4024
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 33) of Jason M. Lewis and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a commission on automated decision-making by government in the commonwealth. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

MA S 37 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act relative to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth
12/28/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2539
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael J. Soter for legislation to protect the residents of the Commonwealth. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

MA S 486 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act improving veteran access to state parks
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2650
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 486) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to improve veteran access to state parks. Environment and Natural Resources.

MA S 50 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana
06/22/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 50) of Ryan C. Fattman, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana. Cannabis Policy.

MA S 513 - Edward J. Kennedy
An Act to assess the future of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth
04/08/2024 - House concurred
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 513) of Edward J. Kennedy and Vanna Howard for legislation to assess the future of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

MA S 536 - Susan L. Moran
An Act relative to boater safety to be known as the David Hanson Act
03/28/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 536) of Susan L. Moran and Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to boater safety to be known as the David Hanson Act. Environment and Natural Resources.

MA S 608 - Brendan P. Crighton
An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 608) of Brendan P. Crighton, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to mandate access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.

MA S 626 - Lydia Edwards
An Act for a right of first refusal for foreclosed property (Foreclosure TOPA)
11/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 626) of Lydia Edwards, Steven Owens, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation for a right of first refusal for foreclosed property (Foreclosure TOPA). Financial Services.

MA S 666 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act establishing collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers
10/31/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 11/06/2023 from 10:30 AM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Jason M. Lewis, Liz Miranda, Marc R. Pacheco, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers. Financial Services.

MA S 743 - Lydia Edwards
An Act to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data
08/22/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 09/12/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 743) of Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data. Health Care Financing.

MA S 799 - Pavel M. Payano
An Act to advance health equity
04/08/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Pavel M. Payano, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance health equity. Health Care Financing.

MA S 817 - Brendan P. Crighton
An Act providing access to higher education for high school graduates in the Commonwealth
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2646
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.

MA S 836 - Liz Miranda
An Act providing access to higher education for high school graduates in the Commonwealth
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2646
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 836) of Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jacob R. Oliveira, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to provide access to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.

MA S 859 - Julian Andre Cyr
An Act promoting fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing
06/21/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/11/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 859) of Julian Cyr and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.

MA S 880 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal
11/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.

MA S 89 - Adam Gomez
An Act to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 89) of Adam Gomez, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 902 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to public housing determination for veterans
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday July 10, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 902) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to public housing determination for veterans. Housing.

MA S 925 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act to stop mass shootings
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to stop mass shootings. The Judiciary.

MA S 947 - Julian Cyr
An Act to ensure legal parentage equality
04/16/2024 - House concurred
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Julian Cyr, Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Scanlon, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure legal parentage equality. The Judiciary.

MA S 95 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
06/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 95) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 953 - Sal N. DiDomenico
An Act to create access to justice
11/28/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/05/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary.

MA S 978 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act relative to fair investment practices
11/28/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/05/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Cindy F. Friedman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary.

MA S 989 - Anne M. Gobi
An Act establishing the right of disposition
10/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 989) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation to establish the right of disposition. The Judiciary.

MA SD 2576 - John F. Keenan
An Act relative to lot rent abatement for veterans
06/29/2023 - House concurred
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan and Robert Joseph Jaruse for legislation relative to lot rent abatement for veterans. Revenue.

MA SD 2587 - John J. Cronin
An Act relative to modernizing Chapter 115
08/24/2023 - Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to modernizing Chapter 115. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA SD 2592 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act providing veteran annuity benefits to Raymond Steele
06/05/2023 - Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to provide veteran annuity benefits to Raymond Steele. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA SD 2641 -
Comptroller FY22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
06/05/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to Section 12(c) of Chapter 7A of the General Laws) submitting its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022

MA SD 2698 -
Communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Section 81 of Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2021) submitting a status report detailing the source of revenue matched to each item in said act for all expenditures made during the quarter ending June 30, 2023
07/17/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2715 -
DTA FY23 TAFDC Eligible Noncitizen Status Clients Annual Report
08/10/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Transitional Assistance (pursuant to Section 2(B)(r) of Chapter 18 of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2023 annual report on Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) eligible noncitizen status clients

MA SD 2779 - Michael F. Rush
An Act standardizing definitions relative to veterans
10/05/2023 - Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael Stover, for legislation to standardize definitions relative to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA SD 2803 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act to properly recognize merchant marine veterans
11/09/2023 - Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Roger E. Mercaldi, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to properly recognize merchant marine veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA SD 2810 -
Cannabis Control Commission Sixth Annual Activities Report
10/19/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Cannabis Control Commission (pursuant to Section 4(h) of Chapter 94G of the General Laws) submitting its sixth annual activities report

MA SD 2863 -
Final Report of the Special Commission on the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth
11/29/2023 - Placed on file
Final Report of the Special Commission on the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth (pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Resolves of 2020, as most recently amended by Section 46 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023)

MA SD 2882 -
Report of MassDevelopment submitting its fiscal year 2023 annual report for Devens
12/01/2023 - Placed on file
Report of MassDevelopment (pursuant to Chapter 498 of the Acts of 1993) submitting its fiscal year 2023 annual report for Devens

MA SD 2902 -
Final Report of the MassDEP’s Drinking Water Program and the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Lowell
12/21/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2922 -
State Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team 2022 Annual Report
01/02/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the State Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (pursuant to Section 18N(b) of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting its 2023 annual report

MA SD 3171 -
OCA FY23 Annual Report
04/18/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Office of the Child Advocate (pursuant to Section 10 of Chapter 18C of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2023 annual report

MA SD 3179 -
Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority FY23 Auditors' Report
04/22/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (pursuant to Section 8(g) of Chapter 161B of the General Laws) submitting its financial statements and supplementary information for the year ended June 30, 2023