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State Representative
Jim Hawkins
(D) - Massachusetts
Massachusetts House Bristol 02
In Office - Started: 04/12/2018

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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
S929 Relative to debt-free public higher education For legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education. In Committee
H1436 Relative to debt-free public higher education For legislation to establish a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to eligible students at Massachusetts public higher education institutions. Higher Education. In Committee
S1884 Relative to teacher retirement election For legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service. In Committee
H2932 Relative to benefits for teachers Relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service. In Committee
H1669 Relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws Relative to the enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1156 To protect the privacy of 911 callers For legislation to protect the privacy of 911 callers. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1973 Relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars For legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue. In Committee
S1082 Relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws For legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1747 Relative to safe reporting Relative to immunity from prosecution for certain crimes. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1615 Preventing an individual’s image and voice from exploitation Relative to preventing an individual’s image and voice from exploitation. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3194 Relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars For legislation to increase the deeds excise to fund emergency assistance needs of certain low income tenants and homeowners. Revenue. In Committee
H2443 To protect little lungs For legislation to prohibit smoking in motor vehicles in which young children are passengers. Public Health. In Committee
H2370 Prioritizing patient access to care Relative to pregnancies existing for 24 weeks or more. Public Health. In Committee
H91 To modernize funding for community media programming Relative to community media program funding. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
H2446 Relative to sexual assault counselor task force For legislation to establish a sexual assault counselor task force. Public Health. In Committee
S1590 Resolve establishing a sexual assault counselor certification task force Relative to establishing a sexual assault counselor certification task force. Public Health. In Committee
S1579 To eliminate barriers and expand abortion access For legislation to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access for patients under the age of 16. Public Health. In Committee
S1921 Relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers For legislation relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers. Public Service. In Committee
S1794 Requiring administrators of certain retirement plans to disclose conflicts of interest For legislation to require administrators of certain retirement plans to disclose conflicts of interest. Public Service. In Committee
S64 Relative to improving pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren For legislation to improve pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren. Agriculture. In Committee
H2769 Relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers Relative to creditable service for part-time employment for certain teachers. Public Service. In Committee
H2809 Requiring administrators of certain retirement plans to disclose conflicts of interest For legislation to require administrators of certain retirement plans of employees of subdivisions of the Commonwealth to disclose conflicts of interest. Public Service. In Committee
H2991 Relative to certain employees of the MBTA advisory board Relative to retirement benefits for employees whose regular compensation is paid by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Advisory Board. Public Service. In Committee
H124 Relative to improving pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren Relative to pesticide products eligible for use on the outdoor grounds of schools, child care centers or school age child care programs. Agriculture. In Committee
S516 To protect democracy For legislation to protect democracy. Election Laws. In Committee
S2348 Facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder For legislation to use blue envelopes to facilitate better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. In Committee
S586 Relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management For legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S871 Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism For legislation to require MassHealth to cover medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S877 To promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage For legislation to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S597 Providing nature for all For legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S886 Relative to family members serving as caregivers For legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1351 Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism Relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H901 Providing nature for all For legislation to provide funds for conserving and improving natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1394 Relative to family members serving as caregivers Relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H138 Relative to the definition of livestock Relative to the definition of livestock. Agriculture. In Committee
S1780 Relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority For legislation to create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S119 Establishing a loan repayment program for human services workers For legislation relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S139 Updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities For legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1449 Relative to firefighter residency For legislation relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H2260 Relative to firefighter residency Relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H3316 To promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins 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. In Committee
H3655 Facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Garballey of Arlington, a petition of Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. In Committee
H2362 Relative to chaperones for medical exams Relative to chaperones for medical exams. Public Health. In Committee
S630 To reduce single-use plastics from the environment For legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S137 Dignifying individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. For legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S869 Relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care For legislation to prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H3503 Promoting the proper disposal of miniatures Relative to the inclusion of miniature beverage containers in the bottle law, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H1360 Relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care Relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1580 Relative to the charitable immunity cap for cases involving sexual abuse Relative to the charitable immunity cap for cases involving sexual abuse. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2600 Relative to the establishment of the PFAS research and development public safety fund For legislation to establish the PFAS research and development public safety fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1213 Relative to improving sexual violence survivor protections For legislation to establish a bill of rights for survivors of sexual assault and related purposes. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1746 Enhancing protections for sexual violence survivors Relative to enhancing protections for sexual violence survivors. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1206 Standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation For legislation relative to pets in divorce and separation. The Judiciary. In Committee
S882 To promote graduate medical education For legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H3120 To provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria For legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue. In Committee
H3466 Facilitating public ownership of public utilities For legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to study and make actionable recommendations regarding public ownership of public utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H2483 To increase access to disposable menstrual products For legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health. In Committee
H2442 Protecting patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smoke For legislation to protect patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health. In Committee
H2628 Relative to arson investigators Relative to arson investigators. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1655 Relative to fire protection Relative to clarifying the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1742 Relative to technical rescue services For legislation relative to technical rescue services. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1484 To reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer For legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. In Committee
H2644 Relative to fire protection Relative to clarifying the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2432 To reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer For legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. In Committee
H2565 Relative to technical rescue services Relative to technical rescue services. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1458 Relative to updating animal health inspections For legislation relative to updating animal health inspections. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S1459 Relative to dangerous dogs For legislation to impound dangerous dogs pending a public hearing. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S819 Prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants For legislation to prohibit discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants. Financial Services. In Committee
S1303 Providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts For legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2342 Relative to dangerous dogs Relative to dangerous dogs. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H1092 To ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards Relative to prescription medications. Financial Services. In Committee
H1107 Prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants Relative to insurance coverage for discounted drugs. Financial Services. In Committee
H243 Updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities Relative to terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2253 Relative to updating animal health inspections Relative to updating animal health inspections. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H232 Relative to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2085 Providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts Relative to providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and for ensuring a skilled workforce. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H1514 Providing a buffer for manufactured home communities Relative to zoning ordinances in MBTA communities. Housing. In Committee
H1476 To codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities For legislation relative to pet ownership for residents of state-aided public housing for the elderly. Housing. In Committee
H3524 Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts Relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H1513 Relative to manufactured housing communities Relative to manufactured housing communities. Housing. In Committee
S2307 Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts For legislation relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3343 Making October 25th Dwarfism awareness day in the Commonwealth Relative to making October 25th Dwarfism awareness day in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3292 Establishing Indigenous Peoples Day Relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1178 To reduce mass incarceration For legislation to reduce mass incarceration. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1622 Removing barriers to justice in the workplace Relative to workplace discrimination complaints. The Judiciary. In Committee
H597 Ensuring full reimbursement for in-district school transportation costs Relative to reimbursement for in-district school transportation costs. Education. In Committee
H1052 Accelerating wetlands restoration Relative to wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S426 To ensure that all students are prepared for future success For legislation to ensure that all students are prepared for future success. Education. In Committee
S348 Providing in-district transportation funding For legislation to provide in-district transportation funding for students. Education. In Committee
S557 Accelerating wetlands restoration projects For legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S328 Relative to full funding of regional school district transportation For legislation relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education. In Committee
S949 To provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs For legislation to create a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission that will make recommendations for public higher education buildings relative to energy efficiency, spatial adequacy, life safety, accessibility, indoor environmental quality and public health. Higher Education. In Committee
S314 To provide a sustainable future for rural schools For legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools. Education. In Committee
H1003 Relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management For legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H596 To ensure that all students are prepared for future success For legislation to align high school courses with college and workforce expectations. Education. In Committee
H517 To provide a sustainable future for rural schools Relative to rural schools. Education. In Committee
H1426 To provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs For legislation to address the deferred maintenance needs of public institutions of higher education and for the creation of a green and healthy public college and university building planning commission (including members of the General Court). Higher Education. In Committee
H2052 To reduce mass incarceration Relative to parole and establishing a restorative justice program. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2862 Relative to the retirement benefits of Howard S. Levine By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition of James K. Hawkins that the State Board of Retirement be directed to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Howard S. Levine. Public Service. In Committee
H2860 Relative to maintenance of physical examinations records for public safety personnel Relative to maintenance of physical examinations records for public safety personnel. Public Service. In Committee
H2863 To provide certain employees in the department of corrections with line of duty death benefits For legislation to provide certain employees in the Department of Correction with line-of-duty death benefits. Public Service. In Committee
S1821 Relative to disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder For legislation relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Public Service. In Committee
S1914 Relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters For legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service. In Committee
S1797 Relative to disability or death caused by infectious diseases, presumption For legislation relative to disability or death caused by infectious diseases, presumption. Public Service. In Committee
S1788 Relative to PTSD and accidental disability For legislation relative to PTSD and accidental disability retirement. Public Service. In Committee
S1860 Relative to firefighter retirement benefits For legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service. In Committee
H2836 Relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters Relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service. In Committee
H2853 Relative to PTSD and accidental disability Relative to PTSD and accidental disability. Public Service. In Committee
H2846 Relative to disability or death cause by contagious disease; presumption Relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service. In Committee
H2909 Relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service. In Committee
H2753 Relative to firefighter retirement benefits For legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service. In Committee
H2153 Expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers Relative to expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H283 Relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers For legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H3344 Making election day a legal holiday for state and municipal employees Relative to making election day a legal holiday for state and municipal employees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H2165 Relative to apprenticeship programs Relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H3690 Limiting motor vehicle dealer documentation fees For legislation to limit motor vehicle dealer documentation fees. Transportation. In Committee
S1358 Relative to apprenticeship programs For legislation relative to apprenticeship programs in trades. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1329 Relative to roadway excavation quality assurance For legislation to regulate utility permits for road excavation based on an agreement of wages and benefits to the laborers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2099 Relative to apprenticeship programs Relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2089 Relative to roadway excavation quality assurance Relative to the payment of wages on certain excavation projects. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1345 Expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers For legislation to expand access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H1410 Relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers For legislation to establish a primary care physician workforce development and loan forgiveness grant program to be administered by the Department of Public Health. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S872 Establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program For legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S874 Strengthening mental health centers For legislation to strengthen mental health centers. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S891 Relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers For legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S388 To fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment For legislation to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment. Education. In Committee
H678 To fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment Relative to inflation adjustments for education aid. Education. In Committee
H555 Establishing a legislative commission to study and make recommendations regarding the chapter 70 funding formula For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a study and make recommendations on the chapter 70 funding formula. Education. In Committee
H1377 Establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program For legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program for the purposes of recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners at community health centers. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1350 To address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform Relative to hospital financial assistance. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1393 To promote graduate medical education By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition of Frank A. Moran and others that MassHealth make payments for certain graduate medical education training. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1396 Strengthening mental health centers For legislation to increase minimum payment rates for certain behavioral health services. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H2623 Relative to protecting public safety from unlicensed work and trades Relative to protecting public safety from unlicensed work and trades. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2861 Relative to the amendment of M.G.L. c.32, section 4(2)(b) and 4(2)(c), solely as they relate to the calculation of Walter L. Guertin's pension Relative to the calculation of the pension of Walter L. Guerin. Public Service. In Committee
H2650 Relative to medical services Relative to definitions under the emergency medical services system law. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2668 Ensuring confidentiality for emergency service providers Relative to crisis intervention services for emergency service provider. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2649 Relative to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council Relative to the membership of the Massachusetts Fire Training Council. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2686 Relative to police interactions with persons on the autism spectrum Relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2690 Relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes For legislation relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1701 Transferring emergency medical services to the executive office of public safety and security For legislation relative to medical services. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1741 Relative to police interactions with persons on the autism spectrum For legislation relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1646 Relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes For legislation to develop a database to collect data on written notices of code violations and fines relative to hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1659 Relative to crisis intervention services for emergency service providers; confidentiality of information For legislation to allow emergency service providers performing crisis intervention services to keep information confidential from a third party. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2599 Relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles Relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S417 Relative to recess for elementary and middle school students For legislation relative to mandatory recess for elementary and middle school students. Education. In Committee
H916 To reduce single use plastics in the environment For legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H543 Relative to recess for elementary and middle school students Relative to recess for elementary and middle school students. Education. In Committee
H2056 Relative to fentanyl arrests (Tatiana's Law) Relative to fentanyl arrests. The Judiciary. In Committee
H384 Relative to toxic free kids For legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H1673 Relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate Relative to the operation of the registries of probate. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1817 Standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation Relative to standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1365 To provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education For legislation to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2185 To provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education Relative to wages and benefits for employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H1090 Establishing a Massachusetts foreclosure prevention program Relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services. In Committee
H2810 Authorizing the city of Taunton to continue the employment of police chief Edward J. Walsh That the city of Taunton be authorized to continue the employment of police chief Edward J. Walsh, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] In Committee
H347 Further regulating thoroughbred breeding For legislation to further regulate thoroughbred breeding. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H407 Regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians For legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S277 Regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians For legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S229 Further regulating thoroughbred breeding For legislation to further regulate thoroughbred breeding. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H86 To protect location privacy Relative to regulation of location information derived from electronic devices. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S1718 Requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence For legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H78 Establishing the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act For legislation to establish the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
H2630 Relative to primary enforcement of seatbelt violations Relative to primary enforcement of seatbelt violations. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2655 Requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence Relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H3935 Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H2627 To ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers Relative to benefits for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H219 Establishing a livable home modification grant program For legislation to authorize a livable home modification grant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H1544 To guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal Relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. In Committee
H1230 Mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer For legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services. In Committee
H2191 To establish an enhanced care worker minimum wage Relative to an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2634 Relative to sexual assault by an officer Relative to indecent assault and battery committed by law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H557 Expanding reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health Relative to excused absences from school. Education. In Committee
H1437 Relative to transcript notations By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition of Natalie M. Higgins and others that institutions of higher education adopt policies on academic transcript notations and appeals relating to sexual misconduct. Higher Education. In Committee
H2812 To provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits Relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service. In Committee
H746 To ensure charter school transparency and public accountability For legislation to ensure charter school transparency and public accountability. Education. In Committee
H2571 Creating a municipal and public safety building authority Relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H752 Strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and review current practices and gaps in services of disabled persons whose entitlement to services under special education programs has terminated or will terminate. Education. In Committee
H2629 Relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers Relative to providing critical incident intervention services for emergency service providers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H3121 Ending large investor control of homes in Massachusetts For legislation to establish an excise tax for certain applicable taxpayers in excess of the maximum permissible for single-family residences. Revenue. In Committee
H733 Relative to educator pay Relative to educators’ pay. Education. In Committee
H1319 Related to comprehensive clinical and extended support services Relative to insurance coverage for comprehensive clinical and extended support services. Financial Services. In Committee
H2126 Relative to prevailing wages For legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H218 Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases For legislation to establish the harmony commission to study the welfare of children in care and protection cases. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H1005 Investing in natural and working lands Relative to preventing the degradation and loss of natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H514 To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities For legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for school children with disabilities. Education. In Committee
H3591 Ensuring our freedom to read in the Commonwealth For legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
H2859 Establishing job permanency for MADOC instructors Relative to establishing job permanency for MADOC instructors. Public Service. In Committee
H951 To eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth For legislation to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H2168 Relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes Relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H1469 Promoting housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program Relative to housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing. In Committee
H554 Establishing comprehensive school counseling programs For legislation to establish school counseling programs. Education. In Committee
H1261 Protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service Relative to payment for ambulance services. Financial Services. In Committee
H560 Implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education Relative to implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education in the Commonwealth. Education. In Committee
H2193 To ensure efficient and effective implementation of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform Relative to the implementation of behavioral health reform. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H3577 Establishing a zero carbon renovation fund For legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3300 Relative to bidding for public construction contracts Relative to bidding for public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H2064 Relative to bereavement leave for the loss of a child Relative to bereavement leave for the loss of a child. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2093 Relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees Relative to allowing legislative employees to unionize. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H556 Providing CPR and AED Education for All, AKA The CPR and AED Education for All Act Relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation. Education. In Committee
H2632 Relative to lawfully owed DNA By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Jones of North Reading, a petition of Natalie M. Higgins, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the crime laboratory within the Department of the State Police conduct an audit of offender DNA profiles included on the state DNA databank system. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H1096 Relative to rate equity for community health centers Relative to rates for community health centers. Financial Services. In Committee
H3039 Relative to the housing development incentive program Relative to the housing development incentive program. Revenue. In Committee
H990 Prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products For legislation to prohibit the sale of farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H3631 To build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns For legislation to establish a program for the construction, reconstruction, and renovation of municipal parking facilities to provide electric vehicle charging stations. Transportation. In Committee
H577 Honoring the Commonwealth’s commitment to public school districts Relative to charter school tuition reimbursement. Education. In Committee
H74 Relative to the contracting of digital replicas Relative to the contracting of digital replicas. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
H989 Concerning the use of animals in product testing Relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1547 Codifying the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program Relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing. In Committee
H2808 Providing for a fair and equitable Group 4 retirement benefit for POST-certified police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campuses Relative to Group 4 retirement benefits for POST-certified police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campuses. Public Service. In Committee
H915 Expanding access to trails for people of all abilities Relative to the access of trails and outdoor spaces. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H558 To promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act Relative to courses in American Sign Language. Education. In Committee
H965 Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Relative to the use of rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1588 Relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements Relative to immigration collaboration and detention agreements by law enforcement agencies. The Judiciary. In Committee
H691 Relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth Relativerelative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education funding. Education. In Committee
H282 To increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment Relative to the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H952 Relative to watershed forest protection Relative to watershed forest protection. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H426 To protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics For legislation to regulate the selling of animal tested cosmetics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H1187 Relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors Relative to the definition of licensed mental health professionals under certain insurance laws. Financial Services. In Committee
H3333 Relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws Relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H1308 Relative to protecting reproductive destiny Relative to health insurance coverage for voluntary female sterilization. Financial Services. In Committee
H3496 Ensuring solar energy access Relative to ensuring solar energy access. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H2696 Establishing a public safety building authority and assistance program For legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2125 To provide paid family and medical leave to all educators Relative to paid family and medical leave for educators. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2092 Clarifying mandatory overtime protections Relative to mandatory overtime protections in collective bargaining agreements entered into by hospitals and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H3530 To ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair Relative to the use of contractors for repairing or performing work on public utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3380 To strengthen the taxpayer protection act For legislation to further regulate privatization contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H1343 Relative to direct primary care For legislation to prohibit denials of certain payments for health care service. Financial Services. In Committee
H261 Relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults Relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2450 To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS For legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health. In Committee
H1954 Ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings For legislation to provide immigration legal services to eligible immigrants and refugees who lack access to legal representation and who are facing removal proceedings from the United States. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1559 To maintain stable housing for families with pets Relative to the rights of certain families with pets. Housing. In Committee
H1429 Promoting an adjunct bill of rights For legislation to establish a faculty restoration and equity fund. Higher Education. In Committee
H333 Relative to the licensure of appraisers Relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H1344 Relative to homeowner’s insurance Relative to the notice of non-renewal of a homeowner’s insurance policy. Financial Services. In Committee
H2692 Implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report For legislation to implement the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2820 Streamlining state employee collective bargaining Relative to state employee collective bargaining. Public Service. In Committee
H2154 Establishing parking cash-out Relative to parking benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H3406 Relative to responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector Relative to reducing emissions in the transportation sector. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H2261 Ending the criminalization of homelessness Relative to the criminalization of homelessness. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H1914 Relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers Relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1938 Enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals Relative to enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1991 Relative to abortion care for young people Relative to further regulating access to abortion care. The Judiciary. In Committee
H77 Fostering artificial intelligence responsibility For legislation to regulate the use of artificial intelligence. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
H3081 Establishing a tax exemption for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth Relative to establishing tax exemptions for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth. Revenue. In Committee
H2066 To impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals For legislation to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H3122 To support educational opportunity for all Relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue. In Committee
H544 To establish the Whole Child Grant Program Relative to a program to support the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of students and educators in public schools. Education. In Committee
H3110 Combating offshore tax avoidance Relative to offshore taxes. Revenue. In Committee
H3849 To exclude Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculation Relative to excluding certain health care cost payments to veterans from the gross household income calculation. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S369 To establish the Whole Child Grant Program For legislation to establish the Whole Child Grant Program. Education. In Committee
S551 Prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products For legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S389 Honoring the commonwealth’s commitment to public school districts For legislation relative to charter school reimbursed by the commonwealth. Education. In Committee
S2272 To ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair For legislation to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S650 Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops For legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S149 To enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities For legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S263 To protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics For legislation to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S370 Relative to educator pay For legislation to require that all public school educators are paid not less than a living wage as defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator. Education. In Committee
S1346 Establishing parking cash-out For legislation to establish an employee parking cash-out option. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S690 Mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer For legislation to mandate access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services. In Committee
S771 Relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage For legislation relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage. Financial Services. In Committee
S1946 Relative to the housing development incentive program For legislation relative to the housing development incentive program. Revenue. In Committee
S1937 Enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing For legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue. In Committee
S644 Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1300 Preventing wage theft, promoting employer accountability, and enhancing public enforcement For legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1364 Streamlining state employee collective bargaining For legislation to streamline state employee collective bargaining. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S769 Providing continuity of care for mental health treatment For legislation to provide continuity of care for mental health treatment. Financial Services. In Committee
S102 Requiring universal changing stations in public buildings For legislation to require changing stations in public buildings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S772 Related to comprehensive clinical and extended support services For legislation to increases mandatory coverage for addiction care recovery. Financial Services. In Committee
H1934 Preventing animal cruelty For legislation to further regulate animal cruelty. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2104 Relative to meeting human service demand by modernizing incentives for the direct care workforce Relative to wage rates for human services providers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S2185 Relative to responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector For legislation to responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2180 Relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws For legislation to define fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H2580 To protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents Relative to local and state law enforcement involvement in federal immigration enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1745 Relative to lawfully owed DNA For legislation relative to lawfully owed DNA. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H3056 Enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing For legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Revenue. In Committee
H242 To enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities For legislation to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1127 Ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings For legislation to ensure access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings by creating the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2078 Uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees Relative to securing the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2204 Relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health Relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H967 Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops For legislation to further regulate to sale of certain domestic animals. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H256 Requiring universal changing stations in public buildings For legislation to provide for diaper changing accommodations in public buildings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H3679 Relative to license plate year of manufacture registration Relative to license plate year of manufacture registration plates when used on antique automobiles. Transportation. In Committee
H2162 Relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth Relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1339 To provide paid family and medical leave to all educators For legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1343 Relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees For legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S640 Promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing For legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S711 Relative to rate equity for community health centers For legislation to require prospective payment system methodology for reimbursement to community health centers. Financial Services. In Committee
S35 Fostering artificial intelligence responsibility For legislation to promote employee physical and mental health and wellbeing by limiting the use of electronic monitoring tools. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S1650 Creating a municipal and public safety building authority For legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1712 Establishing a public safety building authority and assistance program For legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1207 Relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers For legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2286 Establishing a Zero Carbon Renovation Fund For legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1277 Relative to the humane protection of animals For legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary. In Committee
S799 Protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service For legislation relative to ambulance service reimbursement. Financial Services. In Committee
S2033 Combating offshore tax avoidance For legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. In Committee
S1744 Relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority For legislation to the create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S155 Relative to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities For legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S998 To guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal For legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. In Committee
S651 Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops For legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1647 Implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report For legislation to implement the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1008 Relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program For legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing. In Committee
S2122 Relative to increasing transparency in public construction For legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1325 Relative to meeting human service demand by modernizing incentives for the direct care workforce For legislation relative to wage rates for direct care staff and support employees. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1504 To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS For legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes. Public Health. In Committee
S430 Relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth For legislation for a special commission to review and valuate the commonwealth’s current special education financing structure. Education. In Committee
S940 Promoting an adjunct bill of rights For legislation to improve the working conditions and benefits of part-time and adjunct faculty at public institutions of higher education Commonwealth. Higher Education. In Committee
S1318 Relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth For legislation relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S616 Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking For legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1406 Relative to the prescription monitoring program For legislation relative to the prescription monitor program. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S1311 Uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees For legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1681 To protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents For legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S2104 To strengthen the taxpayer protection act For legislation to strengthen the taxpayer protection act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S313 Strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families For legislation to strengthen transitional planning for persons with disabilities after high school graduation or the age of twenty-two. Education. In Committee
S2362 To build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns For legislation to build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns. Transportation. In Committee
S391 Implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education For legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education in public schools. Education. In Committee
S1641 Creating the Public Safety Building Authority For legislation to create the public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S549 Investing in natural and working lands For legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S618 Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops For legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S168 To increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment For legislation to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1817 To provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits For legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. In Committee
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee 12
Detail Massachusetts Joint Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Committee Vice Chair 2
Detail Massachusetts Joint Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee 9
Detail Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee 10
Detail Massachusetts Joint Ways and Means Committee 12
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
MA Massachusetts House Bristol 02 House Democrat In Office 04/12/2018