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State Senator
Jason Lewis
(D) - Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate Fifth Middlesex
In Office - Started: 04/16/2014

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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
S918 Expanding access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children For legislation to expand access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children. Higher Education. In Committee
S881 Providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs For legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing. 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
S901 To advance health equity For legislation to advance health equity. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S2165 Relative to Chapter 30B procurement For legislation relative to Chapter 30B procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1156 To protect the privacy of 911 callers For legislation to protect the privacy of 911 callers. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1725 To ban the release of balloons For legislation to ban the intentional release of balloons. 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
H1643 To protect the privacy of 911 callers Relative to audio recordings and written transcripts of phone calls made to the 911 emergency system. The Judiciary. In Committee
H335 To promote equity among lessors For legislation to require that real estate brokers fees be paid by lessors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H2371 Removing barriers to care for physician assistants Relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health. In Committee
H2531 Relative to physician assistant interstate compact Relative to physician assistant interstate compact. Public Health. In Committee
S1608 Relative to physician assistant interstate compact For legislation relative to physician assistant interstate compact. Public Health. In Committee
S1568 To create a nicotine free generation For legislation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to persons born on or after January 1, 2006. Public Health. In Committee
S1573 Relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus For legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health. In Committee
S1502 Relative to removing barriers to care for physician assistants For legislation to remove barriers to care for physician assistants. Public Health. In Committee
S1567 To protect youth from the harms of tobacco and e-cigarette products For legislation to regulate access to certain tobacco products by persons under twenty-one years of age. Public Health. In Committee
S41 To modernize funding for community media programming For legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S1564 Relative to the creation of an Endometriosis Task Force Relative to the creation of an endometriosis task force within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health. In Committee
H100 Establishing a commission to study a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators Relative the inequity of digital access through the recruitment and implementation of digital navigators. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
H2527 Relative to the creation of an endometriosis task force Relative to the creation of an endometriosis task force within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health. In Committee
S1638 Relative to endometriosis awareness For legislation to create a commission to study endometriosis and other commonly associated diseases. Public Health. In Committee
S64 Relative to improving pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren For legislation to improve pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren. Agriculture. In Committee
S2369 Relative to partial payment of fines relating to driver’s license suspension or revocation For legislation relative to partial payment of fines relating to driver’s license suspension or revocation. Transportation. In Committee
S2403 To strengthen the review process for a medically conditioned license to operate a motor vehicle For legislation to strengthen the review process for a medically conditioned license to operate a motor vehicle. Transportation. In Committee
S368 To reduce?exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations For legislation to reduce?exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. Education. In Committee
S399 To promote equity in school attendance requirements For legislation to promote equity in school attendance requirements. Education. In Committee
S2368 To increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions For legislation to end debt-based driving restrictions and remove economic roadblocks. Transportation. In Committee
H2328 Enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants Relative to enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H3312 Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Stoneham By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition of Michael S. Day and Jason M. Lewis that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Stoneham for the purposes of reconstructing an off-ramp from Interstate Route 93 northbound. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2543 Strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth Strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth Crossed Over
S620 Providing for the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams For legislation to provide for the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
S623 To update the Middlesex Fells Reservation Fund For legislation to update the Middlesex Fells Reservation Fund. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S879 To update Medicaid resource limits for seniors For legislation to update Medicaid resource limits for seniors. 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
S862 Relative to MassHealth reimbursement for schools For legislation relative to MassHealth reimbursement for schools. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S883 To protect qualified medicare beneficiaries from improper billing For legislation to protect qualified Medicare beneficiaries from improper billing. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S880 Regarding Medicare savings programs eligibility For legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. 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
S841 To support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities For legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1414 To update medicaid resource limits for seniors Relative to Medicaid resource limits for seniors. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S468 To improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia For legislation to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia by developing a public awareness campaign on brain health. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S478 Relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees For legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S55 Fostering agricultural resilience in Massachusetts For legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture. In Committee
S56 Protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination For legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture. In Committee
S470 To improve Massachusetts home care For legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H782 To strengthen the state home care program workforce Relative to the home care program workforce. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H789 To improve Massachusetts home care For legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S464 To strengthen the state home care program workforce For legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S1722 Relative to elder and medical parole For legislation to grant elder and medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1716 Regulating illegal exhaust systems for motor vehicles For legislation to regulate illegal exhaust systems for motor vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S2522 Strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth For legislation to strengthen health care protections in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S2538 Strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth Strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth Introduced
S1539 To address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities For legislation to address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities. Public Health. In Committee
S1562 Supporting survivors through financial assistance For legislation to support survivors of violence through financial assistance. Public Health. In Committee
H2466 Supporting survivors through financial assistance By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition of Sally P. Kerans, Jason M. Lewis and Samantha Montaño that the Department of Public Health be authorized to establish a program to support survivors through financial assistance. Public Health. In Committee
H2498 To address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities For legislation to further regulate temporary nursing agencies employment at skilled nursing facilities. Public Health. In Committee
H1191 Improving access to infertility treatment Relative to infertility treatment. Financial Services. In Committee
H3804 To improve pedestrian safety Relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation. In Committee
H1190 Relative to modern family building Relative to fertility diagnostic care. Financial Services. In Committee
S689 Improving access to infertility treatment For legislation to improve access to infertility treatment. Financial Services. In Committee
S1454 Relative to PEG access and cable related funds For legislation relative to PEG access and cable related funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S2419 To improve pedestrian safety For legislation to update Massachusetts Department of Transportation manual for determining pedestrian clearance times at signalized crosswalks. Transportation. In Committee
S811 To improve outcomes for those with limb loss and limb difference For legislation to provide coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices including the repair or replacement of prosthetic or orthotic devices to eligible MassHealth members. Financial Services. In Committee
S2145 Designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day For legislation to designate October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S715 Relative to modern family building For legislation relative to LGBTQ family building. Financial Services. In Committee
S836 To improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference For legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services. In Committee
S2479 Relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty For legislation relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S2480 Relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits For legislation relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs. 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
S1485 Providing for safe and consensual sensitive examinations For legislation to prohibit nonconsensual intimate examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health. In Committee
S629 To reduce polystyrene in the environment For legislation to reduce the use of polystyrene, opting for reusable alternatives to protect the environment. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S809 Relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy For legislation relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services. 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
S1357 Establishing protections for workers in hot conditions For legislation to establish protections for workers in hot conditions. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S860 Establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts For legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S1310 To protect injured workers For legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1355 To establish extreme temperature worker protections For legislation to establish extreme temperature worker protections. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1281 Relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality For legislation relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality. The Judiciary. In Committee
S627 Relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands For legislation relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S397 To promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students For legislation to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students. Education. In Committee
S312 Prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth For legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education. In Committee
S519 For primary election reform For legislation for primary election reform. Election Laws. In Committee
S626 To consider adoption of aspects of the German Green Dot Waste Reduction Standards For legislation to consider adoption of aspects of the German Green Dot Waste Reduction Standards. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1256 Relative to justice for survivors For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Survivors Act. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1153 Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation For legislation relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1154 Relative to visitation and family court matters in domestic violence cases For legislation relative to visitation and family court matters in domestic violence cases. The Judiciary. In Committee
S518 For political party endorsement reform For legislation for political party endorsement reform. Election Laws. In Committee
S535 To fairly fund early voting For legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws. In Committee
S520 To improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts For legislation to improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Election Laws. In Committee
S522 Relative to the board of registrars For legislation relative to the representation on board of registrars. Election Laws. In Committee
H2031 Relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality Relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality. The Judiciary. In Committee
H853 Reforming the composition of the boards of registrars of voters Relative to the composition of the boards of registrars of voters. Election Laws. In Committee
H1997 Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust, and providers of transportation Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault. The Judiciary. In Committee
H575 Prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth For legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools. Education. In Committee
H1587 Relative to justice for survivors Relative to adults or children charged with crimes. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2036 Authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption For legislation to authorize the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. In Committee
S882 To promote graduate medical education For legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S867 Relative to primary care for you For legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S395 Promoting racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum For legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum. Education. In Committee
S1046 Relative to adoptions For legislation relative to adoptions outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1546 To improve indoor air quality for highly-impacted communities For legislation to create a task force to identify, monitor, and remediate indoor air pollution and indoor mold contamination in schools, long term care facilities, correctional facilities, early childhood education facilities, public housing and privately-owned residential buildings. Public Health. In Committee
S253 Relative to modernizing licensure of dietitians and nutritionists For legislation to modernize licensure of dietitians and nutritionists by creating a Dietetics and Nutrition board. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S1483 Relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure For legislation relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure. Public Health. In Committee
S1549 To increase access to disposable menstrual products For legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health. 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
H2483 To increase access to disposable menstrual products For legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health. In Committee
H2441 Relative to diabetes prevention Relative to diabetes prevention. Public Health. In Committee
H453 Relative to modernizing licensure of dietitians and nutritionists Relative to the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S1584 To prevent undue influence on prescriber behavior For legislation to prevent undue influence on prescriber behavior. Public Health. In Committee
S1620 Protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements For legislation to protect children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health. In Committee
S1565 Relative to diabetes prevention For legislation relative to diabetes prevention. Public Health. In Committee
S777 Relative to specialty medications and patient safety For legislation relative to specialty medications and patient safety. Financial Services. In Committee
H1092 To ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards Relative to prescription medications. Financial Services. In Committee
H1975 Relative to adoptions Relative to adoptions outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1150 Providing protection from child enticement For legislation to provide protection from child enticement. The Judiciary. In Committee
S779 To protect 340B providers For legislation to protect 340B providers in the drug discount program. Financial Services. In Committee
S1350 For a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET) For legislation for a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET). Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S303 For Community Institution Stabilization For legislation relative to Community Institution Stabilization. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. In Committee
S2239 Prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perks For legislation to prohibit the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S2113 Establishing an Indigenous Peoples Day For legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2173 Designating September as PCOS awareness month For legislation to designate September as PCOS awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2228 To set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic service For legislation to set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. 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
S1847 To provide diabetes prevention program benefits for GIC insurees For legislation to provide diabetes prevention program benefits. Public Service. 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
H3392 Designating September as PCOS awareness month By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition of Samantha Montaño and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of September as polycystic ovary syndrome awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H2052 To reduce mass incarceration Relative to parole and establishing a restorative justice program. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1162 Relative to judicial discretion for probation For legislation relative to judicial discretion for probation. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1178 To reduce mass incarceration For legislation to reduce mass incarceration. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1594 Relative to controlling and abusive litigation Relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1205 Relative to controlling and abusive litigation For legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary. In Committee
S884 To define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings For legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S283 Expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors For legislation to expand licensure opportunity for school counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H2798 Establishing a sick leave bank for Kendra Winner For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kendra Winner, an employee of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Public Service. In Committee
S1895 Providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease For legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. In Committee
H1219 Relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums Relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services. In Committee
H1220 Creating surcharge exceptions in motor vehicle insurance premiums Relative to motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services. In Committee
S2520 Site Information & Links Site Information & Links Introduced
H2143 Relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior Relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S2114 Establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium For legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2402 Relative to peer to peer car sharing For legislation relative to peer to peer car sharing. Transportation. In Committee
S1453 To study establishment of, and definition of, a Middlesex Regional Commission For legislation to study establishment of, and definition of, a Middlesex Regional Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S403 Establishing a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program For legislation to establish a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program. Education. In Committee
S400 To ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education By Mr. Lewis, a petition of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education. Education. In Committee
S394 Increasing the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget For legislation to increase the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget. Education. In Committee
S197 To protect safety and privacy by stopping the sale of location data For legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. 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
S1717 Relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board For legislation relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S624 To consider the safety of artificial grass and turf surfaces For legislation to consider the safety of artificial grass and turf surfaces. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S2318 Preserving broadband service for low-income consumers For legislation to preserve broadband service for low-income consumers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H650 Relative to affirming and maintaining equal access to public education for all children Relative to public education for children. Education. In Committee
S436 Relative to affirming and maintaining equal access to public education for all children For legislation to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for English learners. Education. In Committee
S621 To reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings For legislation to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S9 Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition of Vincent Dixon, for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process. The Judiciary. In Committee
S210 Expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities For legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S195 Relative to toxic-free kids For legislation to eliminate harmful chemicals from children's products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S1157 Relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court For legislation to determine the best interest of children in probate and family court. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1265 Relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court For legislation relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1138 Clarifying a right of a durable power of attorney For legislation to clarify a right of a durable power of attorney. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1659 Relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court Relative to children in Probate and Family Court decisions. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2800 Enhancing public safety in the town of Stoneham By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition of Michael S. Day and Jason M. Lewis (by vote of the town) that town of Stoneham police department be authorized to waive the maximum age requirement for original appointment of police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] 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
S1159 Providing for the development of a graduate judicial training school For legislation to provide for the development of a graduate judicial training school. The Judiciary. In Committee
H956 Providing for the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams Relative to the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1486 Relative to end of life options For legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. In Committee
S521 Resolve support ratification of Federal Child Labor Constitutional Amendment For legislation to support ratification of Federal Child Labor Constitutional Amendment. Election Laws. In Committee
S393 Relative to the net school spending cap For legislation relative to the net school spending cap. Education. In Committee
S1327 Protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights For legislation to protect labor relations and abolish barriers to organizing rights. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S938 To require disclosure of conflicts of interests in academic institutions For legislation to require disclosure of conflicts of interests in academic institutions. Higher Education. In Committee
S1938 Supporting family caregivers For legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving. Revenue. In Committee
S1653 Relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice For legislation relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S2269 Facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth For legislation to implement the Smart Residential Solar Permitting Platform to issue permits instantly and issue permit revisions instantly for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1362 To prohibit mandatory overtime For legislation to prohibit mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S617 Relative to the pesticide board For legislation relative to the pesticide board. 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
S182 For community housing packages For legislation for community housing packages. Community Development and Small Businesses. In Committee
S2161 To update disability commission chair requirements For legislation to update disability commission chair requirements to reflect that at least one commissioner shall be physically present at the meeting location. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S132 Allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services For legislation to allow certain minors to consent to shelter and receive supportive services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S544 Prohibiting the mistreatment of birds For legislation to prohibit the mistreatment of birds. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
S1149 Relative to prejudgment interest rates For legislation relative to prejudgment interest rates. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2477 Relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs For legislation relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S549 Investing in natural and working lands For legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S2279 Supporting climate progress through sustainably developed offshore wind For legislation to support climate progress through sustainably developed offshore wind. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1873 Relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services For legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service. 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
S2134 Promoting the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth For legislation to promote the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1160 Providing for the improvement of required standards of Clerk Magistrates For legislation to provide for the improvement of required standards of Clerk Magistrates. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2031 For a grade improvement tax credit For legislation for a grade improvement tax credit. Revenue. In Committee
S118 Lifting kids out of deep poverty For legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1349 Relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth For legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S588 Establishing a climate change superfund For legislation to create a Climate Adaptation Superfund. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
S704 Relative to the use of virtual credit cards by dental insurance providers For legislation relative to the use of virtual credit cards by dental insurance providers. Financial Services. 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
S1569 To improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents For legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Public Health. In Committee
S401 Relative to healthy school lunches For legislation relative to healthy school lunches. Education. In Committee
S2276 Promoting a just transition and clean energy workforce standards For legislation to require each company engaged in the sale or distribution of gas as part of performance-based ratemaking to submit a clean energy transition plan. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S2034 To promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks For legislation to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks. Revenue. In Committee
S778 Relative to the sustainability of public health dental hygienists through adequate reimbursements For legislation relative to public health dental hygienists. Financial Services. In Committee
S2475 Resolve for memorializing the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for general support of NATO, and public education, regarding this subject For legislation to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for general support of NATO, and public education, regarding this subject. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S2163 Resolve regarding revitalizing the right of free petition Relative to the revitalization of the right of free petition. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2020 Protecting youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes For legislation to protect youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes. Revenue. 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
S2290 Preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety For legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S418 To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities For legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities. Education. In Committee
S1324 Relative to updating overtime salary thresholds and codifying definitions to protect middle-class workers For legislation relative to update overtime salary thresholds and codifying definitions to protect middle-class workers. Labor and Workforce Development. 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
S548 Expanding access to trails for people of all abilities For legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1447 Enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants For legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S1393 Relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment For legislation relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S2474 Resolve memorializing the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for, and support of Syrian War Crimes Procedures For legislation to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for, and support of Syrian War Crimes Procedures. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S2164 Relative to improving boards and commissions For legislation relative to improving boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1151 Resolve for a commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition of Vincent Dixon, that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2029 Relative to the fair taxation of alcoholic beverages For legislation relative to the fair taxation of alcoholic beverages. Revenue. In Committee
S110 To bring child support home For legislation to further family-centered child support. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1152 Relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenants For legislation relative to the termination of rental agreements or tenancy by certain tenants. The Judiciary. In Committee
S396 For the end of Common Core, and establishing certain other curriculum standards For legislation for the end of Common Core, and establishing certain other curriculum standards. Education. In Committee
S1351 Improving the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law For legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S2407 Relative to naming the Winchester center station after Governor John A. Volpe For legislation relative to name the Winchester center station after Governor John A. Volpe. Transportation. 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
S2033 Combating offshore tax avoidance For legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. In Committee
S181 Establishing the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets For legislation to establish the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. Community Development and Small Businesses. In Committee
S1571 For healthy kids, healthy futures For legislation to prohibit the marketing of sugary drinks in schools. Public Health. In Committee
S2405 To establish a monthly payment plan and protect motorists from excessive EZ-Pass fees and fines For legislation to establish monthly payment plan option for E-Z Drive MA tolls. Transportation. 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
S2270 Maximizing and optimizing small-scale assets in communities For legislation to maximize and optimize energy resources in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S703 Improving access to community behavioral health centers For legislation relative to community behavioral health centers. Financial Services. In Committee
S2125 Relative to language access and inclusion For legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S392 Relative to food literacy For legislation relative to food literacy. Education. In Committee
S1874 Relative to out of state service for education professionals For legislation to clarify out of state creditable service for education professionals. Public Service. In Committee
S2286 Establishing a Zero Carbon Renovation Fund For legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1008 Relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program For legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing. In Committee
S1936 Maintaining the state disaster relief and resiliency trust fund For legislation to maintain the state disaster relief and resiliency trust fund. Revenue. In Committee
S2229 To expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth For legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1155 Relative to extend the statute of limitations for human trafficking For legislation relative to extend the statute of limitations for human trafficking. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2476 Resolve for memorializing the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for official, and general support of a Federal ERA, and public education, regarding this subject For legislation to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for official, and general support of a Federal ERA, and public education, regarding this subject. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S2481 Relative to reimbursement for annual training for armed forces members For legislation to reimburse for annual training for armed forces members. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S1570 Relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property For legislation to expand access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property. Public Health. In Committee
S619 Relative to protecting aquatic and semiaquatic wildlife on beaches For legislation to require the department of conservation and recreation to create signage informing the public how to properly act when coming in contact with stranded aquatic wildlife and semiaquatic wildlife. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
H1753 Establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts For legislation to establish a special commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2672 Relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice Relative to firearm industry accountability and access to justice by allowing for civil actions by victims of gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S2162 Providing for the creation of a Massachusetts COVID-19 Memorial For legislation to provide for the creation of a Massachusetts COVID-19 Memorial. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H2094 To prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement Relative to wage theft, employer accountability, and public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H981 To protect pollinator habitat Relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
H1588 Relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements Relative to immigration collaboration and detention agreements by law enforcement agencies. The Judiciary. In Committee
H965 Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Relative to the use of rodenticides. 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
S622 Protecting public health and reducing health care costs For legislation to protect public health and reduce health care costs. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
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
S1122 Relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements For legislation relative to Massachusetts state sovereignty. The Judiciary. 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
H202 To close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision For legislation to establish a children’s vision and eye health advisory council. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H3400 Prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks Relative to prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3624 Establishing time limits for idling trains For legislation to establish idling time limits for trains. Transportation. In Committee
H2190 Relative to sexual harassment workplace training Relative to employer policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H1811 Requiring clean slate automated record sealing Relative to automated record sealing. The Judiciary. 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
H3110 Combating offshore tax avoidance Relative to offshore taxes. Revenue. In Committee
H1694 Providing civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse Relative to remedies for victims of economic abuse. The Judiciary. 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
H2469 Relative to the closing of hospital essential services Relative to the discontinuance of health service. Public Health. 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
H1247 Relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currencies Relative to regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services. In Committee
S398 To promote student college and career success and civic engagement For legislation relative to programs of study for high school students and graduation requirements. Education. In Committee
S2404 To explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation For legislation explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation. Transportation. In Committee
S707 Relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currencies For legislation relative to prevent fraud and establish regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services. In Committee
S625 Governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth For legislation to govern the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S628 Resolve to protect pollinator habitat By Mr. Lewis, a petition of Jason M. Lewis that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a protected pollinator habitat. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S2408 Relative to the air medal license plate For legislation to create the air medal license plate. Transportation. In Committee
S1548 To ensure cleaner air for communities overburdened by outdoor air pollution For legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health. In Committee
S2294 Relative to building energy and decarbonization For legislation relative to building energy and decarbonization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S2035 To eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing For legislation to eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing. Revenue. In Committee
S2030 For a literacy tax credit For legislation for a literacy tax credit. Revenue. In Committee
S1158 To enhance state anti-trust powers and enforcement For legislation to enhance state anti-trust powers and enforcement. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2478 Relative to reimbursement to armed service members For legislation relative to reimbursement to armed service members. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S1295 Relative to workforce training For legislation relative to promote a workplace free of all forms of unlawful harassment. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1344 Relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction For legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1045 Protecting personal security For legislation to protect personal security before a decree of a change of name. The Judiciary. 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
S340 Relative to healthy youth For legislation relative to healthy youth. Education. In Committee
S1147 Providing civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse For legislation to provide civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1148 Relative to the fair treatment of employees For legislation relative to the fair treatment of employees. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1319 Relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes For legislation relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1875 Relative to the active service buy-back program for firefighters and police officers For legislation relative to the active service buy-back program for firefighters and police officers. Public Service. In Committee
S2328 Regarding free expression For legislation relative to free expression in school and public libraries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
S1087 To end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults For legislation to abolish sentences of life without parole for individuals who committed crimes while they were considered minors or young adults. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1391 Relative to harm reduction and racial justice For legislation relative to harm reduction and racial justice. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S2406 To establish a Massachusetts Transportation Endowment Fund (MTEF) For legislation to establish a Massachusetts Transportation Endowment Fund (MTEF). Transportation. In Committee
S1352 Amending the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker For legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S2160 To ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions For legislation to ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2027 Providing for settlements of tax liability For legislation to provide for settlements of tax liability. Revenue. In Committee
S1566 To require the disclosure of lead in water pipes For legislation to require the disclosure of lead in water pipes to prospective purchasers of premises. Public Health. In Committee
S2028 Relative to the sales tax Relative to the sales tax for certain purchases by rental companies. Revenue. In Committee
S1161 Relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession For legislation relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession. The Judiciary. In Committee
S104 Relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program For legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1005 For Chapter 40B reform and improvement For legislation for Chapter 40B reform and improvement. Housing. In Committee
S2473 Relative to ensuring the safety of the Commonwealth For legislation to ensure the safety of the Commonwealth by not authorizing any part of the organized militia or national guard personnel on state active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs. 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
S402 Updating the charter net school spending cap For legislation to change the percentage of a school district's net school spending that can be allocated to charter school tuition,. Education. 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
S2026 Relative to excessive executive compensation For legislation relative to excessive executive compensation. Revenue. In Committee
S753 Enhancing homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone For legislation to enhance homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone. Financial Services. In Committee
S86 To support cannabis equity businesses For legislation to support cannabis equity businesses by creating a searchable online database of all operational cannabis dispensaries. Cannabis Policy. In Committee
S1503 Relative to the closing of hospital essential services For legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health. In Committee
S2032 Related to a universal basic income pilot For legislation relative to a universal basic income pilot. Revenue. In Committee
S681 Relative to trans-inclusive health care access For legislation relative to trans-inclusive health care access. Financial Services. In Committee
S784 Promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce For legislation to promote and enhance the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services. In Committee
H2073 To prohibit mandatory overtime For legislation to prohibit health care worker mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H656 Relative to healthy youth Relative to public schools choosing to teach human sexual education or human sexuality issues. Education. In Committee
H2183 To ban captive audience meetings For legislation to ban captive audience and employer sponsored meetings. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H1547 Codifying the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program Relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing. In Committee
H1693 To remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence For legislation to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1544 To guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal Relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. In Committee
H3351 Promoting the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the Commonwealth For legislation to create a permanent commission on the status of people who practice Islam. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3594 Regarding free expression Relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
H3159 Supporting family caregivers For legislation to support family caregivers through tax credits and the establishment an advisory council (including members of the General Court) relative to family care giving. Revenue. In Committee
H3160 Relative to the sales tax Relative to the sales tax for certain purchases by rental companies. Revenue. In Committee
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Massachusetts Joint Education Committee Chair 1
Detail Massachusetts Joint Labor and Workforce Development Committee Vice Chair 2
Detail Massachusetts Joint Public Health Committee 6
Detail Massachusetts Joint Rules Committee 6
Detail Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee 6
Detail Massachusetts Senate Ethics Committee Chair 1
Detail Massachusetts Senate Rules Committee 5
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
MA Massachusetts Senate Fifth Middlesex Senate Democrat In Office 04/16/2014
MA District 31st Middlesex House Democrat Out of Office 01/07/2009 02/19/2024