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State Senator
Mike Moore
(D) - Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate Second Worcester
In Office - Started: 01/07/2009

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24 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-1485

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Phone: 508-757-0323 Ext. 13

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
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
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
H1551 Relative to the Affordable Homes Act Relative to the renovation and repair of housing authority properties. Housing. In Committee
H616 To allow for school districts to collect a fee associated with nonresident pupil transportation For legislation to authorize school districts to collect fees associated with nonresident pupil transportation. Education. In Committee
H1051 To create a commission to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures Relative to the voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures across the Commonwealth. 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
S631 Ensuring safe drinking water in schools For legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S348 Providing in-district transportation funding For legislation to provide in-district transportation funding for students. Education. 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
S557 Accelerating wetlands restoration projects For legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S585 Protecting drinking water quality in private wells. For legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S898 Relative to patient centered access to behavioral health services in accountable care organizations Relative to patient centered access to behavioral health services in accountable care organizations. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S897 Relative to hospital price transparency For legislation relative to hospital price transparency. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S1835 Relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters For legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service. In Committee
S896 To prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark For legislation to prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S899 Relative to hospital profit and fairness For legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H3001 Supporting disabled first responders Relative to supporting disabled first responders. Public Service. In Committee
H1398 Relative to hospital profit and fairness Relative to civil penalties for profits and excessive compensation at certain publicly funded hospitals. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H2841 Providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease Relative to certain POST-certified police officers under the “heart law”, so-called. Public Service. In Committee
H2842 Providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease For legislation to add certain POST-certified police officers under the heart law presumption. 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
S1887 Relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty Relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. Public Service. In Committee
S1190 Enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals For legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1219 Relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums Relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services. In Committee
S2326 To update vehicle emissions standards For legislation relative to certain exemptions to the vehicle emissions standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S11 Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands Relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. In Committee
S2184 Designating Diwali Day as a state holiday For legislation to establish Diwali Day in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1323 Relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations For legislation relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S2182 Establishing May as native plant month For legislation to establish May as native plant month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1358 Relative to apprenticeship programs For legislation relative to apprenticeship programs in trades. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S52 Relative to membership updates for the Massachusetts Food Policy Council For legislation to update the membership for the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. Agriculture. In Committee
S67 To reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund For legislation to reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund. Agriculture. In Committee
H3124 In aid of libraries Relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue. In Committee
S1370 Relative to snow removal service liability limitation For legislation relative to snow removal service liability limitation. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H120 Supporting the Commonwealth’s food system By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Donahue of Worcester, a petition of Patricia A. Duffy, Daniel M. Donahue and others that the Food Policy Council appoint a food system coordinator as an employee. Agriculture. In Committee
S2516 Establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2516). In Committee
S2515 Relative to surveillance pricing in grocery stores For legislation to prohibit surveillance pricing based on the biometric data of individuals collected on the premises of a food store and food department, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2515). In Committee
S874 Strengthening mental health centers For legislation to strengthen mental health centers. Health Care Financing. 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
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
S45 Establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S49 Relative to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence For legislation to implement annual statewide public employee cybersecurity training. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S47 Relative to surveillance pricing in grocery stores For legislation to prohibit surveillance pricing based on the biometric data of individuals collected on the premises of a food store and food department. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. 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
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
S1743 Relative to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council For legislation relative to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2654 To strengthen critical incident stress management for emergency service providers Relative to critical incident stress management for emergency service providers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2922 Regarding the disability pension for John Moran administered by the Middlesex county retirement board By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Moore, a joint petition of David K. Muradian, Jr. that the Middlesex county retirement board be authorized to increase the accidental disability retirement allowance payable to John Moran, a retired police officer of the town of Hopkinton. Public Service. In Committee
S1669 Establishing a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers Relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1737 Establishing a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving For legislation to establish a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1746 To allow temporary door-locking devices in public buildings For legislation to allow temporary door-locking devices in public buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security. 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
H1823 Increasing penalties for hit and runs with recreational vehicles in the Commonwealth to be known as the James Ward Act Relative to increasing penalties for hit and run with a recreational vehicle. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2060 Relative to assault and battery against healthcare personnel, school officials, and first responders Relative to assault and battery against healthcare personnel, school officials, and first responders. The Judiciary. 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
S643 Defining recyclable beverage containers For legislation to define recyclable beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S590 Relative to plastic bag reduction For legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S654 To reduce plastics For legislation to reduce plastics. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S944 Relative to advanced placement examinations For legislation relative to advance placement examinations to satisfy degree requirements. Higher Education. In Committee
S939 Establishing the hunger-free campus initiative For legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative that would provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger. Higher Education. In Committee
S800 Relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers For legislation relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers. Financial Services. 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
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
S698 Relative to consumer deductibles For legislation relative to consumer deductibles. Financial Services. In Committee
S742 Relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury For legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services. In Committee
S1206 Standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation For legislation relative to pets in divorce and separation. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1164 Prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in Family and Juvenile Court proceedings For legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. 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
S470 To improve Massachusetts home care For legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H334 Investigating the economic impact of certain Massachusetts laws For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate the potential for beneficial economic impact from minimum pricing laws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H2633 Relative to more accessible 911 disability indicator forms By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition of Natalie M. Higgins and Michael O. Moore that the State 911 Department publish on its website a statewide disability indicator form. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S90 Establishing an internal special audit unit within the Cannabis Control Commission For legislation to establish an internal special audit unit within the Cannabis Control Commission. Cannabis Policy. In Committee
S91 Establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of certain marijuana license types For legislation to establish a temporary moratorium on the issuance of certain marijuana license types in order to conduct and publish a study analyzing the current businesses licensed. Cannabis Policy. In Committee
S1202 Updating hunter harassment laws For legislation to update hunter harassment laws. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1043 Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need For legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need by exempting donors from civil damages for any injury arising out of the condition of such food. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1109 Relative to preventing suicide For legislation relative to preventing suicide. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1046 Relative to adoptions For legislation relative to adoptions outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1723 To eliminate the charitable immunity cap For legislation to eliminate the charitable immunity defense in certain court actions. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3929 Relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer for the city of Worcester Relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer for the city of Worcester. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] In Committee
H2796 Relative to public safety personnel Relative to post-retirement earnings for certain public safety retirees. Public Service. In Committee
H138 Relative to the definition of livestock Relative to the definition of livestock. Agriculture. In Committee
H1215 To assess the current status of the merged market Relative to the merged market for insured health coverage. Financial Services. In Committee
H2932 Relative to benefits for teachers Relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service. 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
S1573 Relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus For legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health. In Committee
S167 To maximize participation in federal nutrition programs and improve customer service For legislation to maximize participation in federal nutrition programs and improve customer service. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. 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
S2096 Relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption For legislation to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. In Committee
S1016 Relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market For legislation to establish the Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market Act. Housing. In Committee
S1022 To maintain stable housing for families with pets For legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets. Housing. In Committee
S134 To establish an acquired brain injury advisory board For legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S55 Fostering agricultural resilience in Massachusetts For legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture. 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
S1735 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
S1589 Relative to improving outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest For legislation to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest. Public Health. In Committee
S504 Enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities For legislation to enforce accessibility for voters with disabilities by requiring an agent of the state secretary to inspect, at least once every four years, each polling place. Election Laws. In Committee
S165 To update Nicky's Law to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs For legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S252 Establishing the social work licensure compact For legislation to establish the social work licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S457 To establish the Middle School Innovation Fund For legislation to provide grants and other support to programs administered by local school districts that engage project-centered group learning methods in grades 5-8. Education. In Committee
S1316 Creating an employer’s duty of care to safeguard its employees from workplace bullying For legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1920 Providing for a fair and equitable group 4 retirement benefit for police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campuses For legislation to correct inequities regarding the retirement of state-employed and special authority-employed police officers. Public Service. In Committee
S1591 Relative to stroke data reporting For legislation relative to stroke data reporting. Public Health. In Committee
S265 Protecting personal identifying information For legislation to protect personal identifying information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. 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
S712 Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions For legislation relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services. In Committee
S405 Stopping harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development For legislation to stop harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development. Education. 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
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
S1281 Relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality For legislation relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality. The Judiciary. 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
S44 To protect against election misinformation For legislation relative to deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S703 Improving access to community behavioral health centers For legislation relative to community behavioral health centers. Financial Services. 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
S1590 Resolve establishing a sexual assault counselor certification task force Relative to establishing a sexual assault counselor certification task force. Public Health. In Committee
S223 Relative to clarifying homeowners right to perform electrical work Relative to homeowners right to perform electrical work. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. 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
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
S1167 To protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities For legislation to protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities. 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
S2256 Establishing the gateway cities renewable, efficient, and electrified neighborhoods initiative For legislation to establish the GREEN initiative to retrofit existing low-income and moderate-income housing in qualifying municipalities to be highly energy efficient. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S2187 Prohibiting state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields For legislation to prohibit state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2044 Relative to equalizing the Department of Revenue interest rates For legislation to equalize the Department of Revenue interest rates. Revenue. 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
S516 To protect democracy For legislation to protect democracy. Election Laws. In Committee
S715 Relative to modern family building For legislation relative to LGBTQ family building. Financial Services. 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
S268 Prohibiting real estate dual agency transactions For legislation to prohibit real estate dual agency transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S66 Relative to a municipality’s right of first refusal of agricultural and recreational land For legislation relative to a municipality’s right of first refusal of agricultural and recreational land. Agriculture. 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
S1885 Relative to the timely and consistent payment of law enforcement personnel For legislation relative to the timely and consistent payment of law enforcement personnel. Public Service. In Committee
S1209 Relative to gift card tampering For legislation relative to gift card tampering. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2101 Relative to joint committee operations For legislation to require that In Committee
S46 Relative to the use of artificial intelligence and other software tools in healthcare decision-making For legislation relative to the use of artificial intelligence and other software tools in healthcare decision-making. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. 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
S798 Relative to small business health insurance incentives For legislation relative to small business health insurance incentives. Financial Services. In Committee
S239 Relative to certain hospitality venues For legislation relative to certain hospitality venues. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S1069 Protecting survivors of rape and their children For legislation to protect survivors of rape and their children. The Judiciary. In Committee
S834 Relative to the practice of acupuncture For legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Financial Services. In Committee
S1360 Relative to collective bargaining rights of the state police For legislation relative to state police officers to collectively bargain their employment terms, including pay, hours, and disciplinary procedure. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S2045 Establishing a college tuition tax deduction For legislation to establish a college tuition tax deduction. 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
S1208 To ensure the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies For legislation to ensure the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies. The Judiciary. In Committee
S597 Providing nature for all For legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1753 Strengthening synthetic drug laws in correctional facilities For legislation to prohibit Class C synthetic chemical substance, or agent that has mind altering or mood changing effects in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. 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
S1277 Relative to the humane protection of animals For legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1211 Regarding conditions of release in Superior Court For legislation relative to conditions of release in Superior Court. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1966 Relative to property sales by nonprofit organizations Relative to certain payments in property sales by nonprofit organizations. Revenue. 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
S797 Reforming auto body labor rates For legislation to reform auto body labor rates. Financial Services. In Committee
S1886 Relative to the alignment of the University of Massachusetts police For legislation relative to the alignment of the University of Massachusetts police. Public Service. In Committee
S2181 To promote safety, efficiency and accountability in transportation projects through public inspections For legislation to promote safety in transportation projects through public inspections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1414 Increasing access to ABA services by recognizing assistant level providers For legislation to increase access to Applied Behavior Analysis services by recognizing assistant level providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S1192 To provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses For legislation to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses. The Judiciary. In Committee
S886 Relative to family members serving as caregivers For legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. 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
S549 Investing in natural and working lands For legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1004 To create affordable homes for persons with disabilities For legislation to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing. 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
S1938 Supporting family caregivers For legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving. Revenue. In Committee
S2397 Relative to fare free buses For legislation relative to fare free buses. Transportation. In Committee
S587 To protect pollinators and public health For legislation to protect pollinators and public health by prohibiting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
S1740 Establishing local emergency management agencies For legislation to establish local emergency management agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1245 To empower communities against environmental damage For legislation to create the environmental enforcement task force. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2219 To enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns For legislation to enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2046 Granting property tax exemptions to disabled veterans For legislation to grant property tax exemptions to disabled veterans. Revenue. In Committee
S166 To close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision For legislation to improve child eye care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. 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
S1889 Relative to the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System benefit calculation For legislation relative to the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System benefit calculation. Public Service. In Committee
S130 Relative to a livable wage for human services workers For legislation relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S866 To protect medically fragile children For legislation to protect medically fragile children. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S73 Relative to the Department of Fish and Game For legislation to expand programs under the Department of Fish and Game. Agriculture. In Committee
S2330 Addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections For legislation to create a special commission to address challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
S48 Relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material For legislation relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. 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
S547 Establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health For legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S927 Promoting educational awareness and opportunity For legislation to require higher educational institutions to provide certain information to students applying for or changing their major field of study. Higher Education. 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
S64 Relative to improving pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren For legislation to improve pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren. Agriculture. 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
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
S2186 Relative to timely public payments for work not included in original construction contracts Relative to timely payments for work not included in public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. 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
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
S2340 Relative to Hot Box detectors For legislation relative to Hot Box detectors. Transportation. In Committee
S1459 Relative to dangerous dogs For legislation to impound dangerous dogs pending a public hearing. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S642 Relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection For legislation relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
S1212 To enhance courthouse security For legislation to enhance courthouse security. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1888 Relative to the retirement of MassPort officers For legislation relative to the retirement of MassPort officers. Public Service. In Committee
S1592 Relative to updating the licensure of optometrists Relative to optometrist licensure. Public Health. In Committee
S1900 Relative to non-public school service For legislation relative to creditable service for retirement purposes for non-public school service. Public Service. In Committee
S2183 Elevating the National Guard to a cabinet level position For legislation to elevate the National Guard to a cabinet level position. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1519 Relative to medical records requests For legislation relative to medical records requests. Public Health. In Committee
S1389 Modernizing the 6 fundamental rights For legislation to modernize the 6 fundamental rights. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S1586 Relative to smoking cessation agents For legislation relative to smoking cessation agents. Public Health. In Committee
S2306 Relative to smart meters For legislation relative to utility meters and the rights of utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. 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
S2047 To reform the healthcare cost benchmark For legislation to reform the healthcare cost benchmark. Revenue. 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
S382 Requiring opioid use disorder education For legislation to require opioid use disorder education in public schools. Education. In Committee
S1477 To restrict the use of polystyrene For legislation to restrict the use of polystyrene. Public Health. 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
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
S2466 Expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate For legislation to expand the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate. Veterans and Federal Affairs. 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
S163 Protecting safety net access for Massachusetts residents For legislation to protect safety net access for Massachusetts residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S945 Assisting low-income students success through work-study For legislation to assist low-income students success through work-study. Higher Education. 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
S1745 Relative to lawfully owed DNA For legislation relative to lawfully owed DNA. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S266 Relative to custom-built heavy duty vehicles sold in the Commonwealth For legislation relative to custom-built heavy duty vehicles sold in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S1203 To further clear titles to real property affected by technical irregularities in recorded instruments For legislation to further clear titles to real property affected by technical irregularities in recorded instruments. The Judiciary. 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
S1205 Relative to controlling and abusive litigation For legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary. 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
S1587 Enabling registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide For legislation relative to dental hygienists. Public Health. In Committee
S1732 Relative to enhanced fire protection in new one- and two-family dwellings For legislation relative to enhance fire protection in new one- and two-family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S2023 To promote urban agriculture and horticulture For legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture. Revenue. In Committee
S1736 Establishing a board of hoisting machinery regulations For legislation to establish a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security. 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
S870 Clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services For legislation to clarify rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S340 Relative to healthy youth For legislation relative to healthy youth. 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
S1884 Relative to teacher retirement election For legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service. In Committee
S1200 Extending the civil statute of limitations for child abuse For legislation to extend the civil statute of limitations for child abuse. The Judiciary. In Committee
S164 Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases By Mr. Moore, a petition of Michael O. Moore and Mark C. Montigny that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S2043 Relative to the taxation of small business in the commonwealth For legislation relative to the taxation of small business in the commonwealth. Revenue. 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
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
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
S77 To facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce For legislation to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce. Cannabis Policy. In Committee
S1458 Relative to updating animal health inspections For legislation relative to updating animal health inspections. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S414 Relative to local approval for charter schools For legislation relative to local approval for charter schools. Education. In Committee
S580 Relative to crumbling concrete foundations For legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S801 To remove barriers to patient care Relative to diagnostic evaluation by an advanced practice registered nurse. Financial Services. In Committee
S2342 Relative to railroad crew transportation For legislation relative to railroad crew transportation. Transportation. In Committee
S644 Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1742 Relative to technical rescue services For legislation relative to technical rescue services. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1199 To add law enforcement councils to the Massachusetts TORT Claims Act For legislation to add law enforcement councils to the definition of employer under the tort claim law. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1738 Relative to oversight of the sex offender registry board For legislation relative to oversight of the sex offender registry board. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1176 Relative to a humane response to a mental health crisis For legislation to remove the 3-day commitment period to a facility for a person with a mental illness. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1210 Concerning the disclosure of the home address and home contact information of certain public safety officials For legislation relative to the disclosure of the home address and home contact information of certain public safety officials. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1310 To protect injured workers For legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1461 Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment Relative to the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process of educational uses under the so-called Dover amendment. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S1555 Decreasing food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food For legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Public Health. In Committee
S2341 Relative to 2-person train crew size For legislation relative to 2-person train crew size policy. Transportation. In Committee
S1015 Relative to the recovery of emergency assistance funds used on non residents with a financial sponsor For legislation relative to the recovery of emergency assistance funds used on non residents with a financial sponsor. Housing. In Committee
S1733 Building a more accessible Massachusetts For legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S267 Updating the unit pricing exemption threshold For legislation to update the unit pricing exemption threshold. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S1328 Relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizations For legislation to require labor organizations to protect confidential communications when representing individuals. Labor and Workforce Development. 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
S1359 Relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform For legislation relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S771 Relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage For legislation relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage. Financial Services. In Committee
S1204 Updating the Commonwealth's wiretap statutes For legislation to update the Commonwealth's wiretap statutes. The Judiciary. 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
S1214 Relative to car theft with digital devices For legislation to prevent car theft with digital devices. The Judiciary. 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
S61 Relative to urban farmland For legislation to establish the Vacant Lots to Urban Agriculture Fund to support the conversion of vacant lots to farms, community gardens, and other agricultural enterprises in environmental justice populations. Agriculture. In Committee
S1201 Maintaining protective orders For legislation to maintain protective orders after plaintiff's death. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1739 Relative to sheriffs For legislation relative to sheriffs. Public Safety and Homeland Security. 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
S1384 Relative to student mental health For legislation relative to student mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S645 Prohibiting the use of coal tar sealers For legislation to prohibit the use of coal tar sealers. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
H2371 Removing barriers to care for physician assistants Relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health. In Committee
H3299 To modernize participation in public meetings Relative to participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H1213 Relative to insurance discounts Relative to motor vehicle insurance discounts for marijuana impairment education courses. Financial Services. In Committee
H1427 Reducing the cost of attending college For legislation to establish an open educational resource trust fund. Higher Education. In Committee
H559 Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooks Relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooks. Education. 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
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
H2653 Relative to the well-being of law enforcement officers after involvement in a critical incident Relative to the well-being of law enforcement officers after involvement in a critical incident. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H1824 Relative to the definition of attempted murder Relative to including "stabbing" in the definition of attempted murder. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1747 Relative to safe reporting Relative to immunity from prosecution for certain crimes. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1987 To establish a DNA exception rule for victims of rape Relative to the statute of limitations for the crime of rape and establishing a DNA exception rule. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2459 Relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical procedures Relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical procedures. Public Health. In Committee
H3496 Ensuring solar energy access Relative to ensuring solar energy access. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1588 Relative to chemicals in food packaging For legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging. Public Health. In Committee
S1734 Relative to the use of unmanned aerial systems For legislation relative to the use of unmanned aerial systems. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S2467 Authorizing amending, updating, and aligning the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran For legislation to authorize amend update and align the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S792 Relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors For legislation relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors. Financial Services. In Committee
S1501 To update postural screenings in schools For legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health. In Committee
S269 Relative to retail liquor sales to caterers For legislation relative to retail liquor sales to caterers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H2738 Relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty Relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H1274 Prohibiting PBMs from discriminating against hospitals and patients participating in the 340B drug discount program For legislation to prohibit discrimination against 340B drug discount program participants. Financial Services. In Committee
H890 Relative to crumbling concrete foundations Relative to concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H2385 Establishing a special commission on avian influenza (H5N1) Relative to mitigating the risks of avian influenza also known as H5N1. Public Health. In Committee
H954 Empowering vulnerable municipalities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides Relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1433 Creating documentation requirement standards to demonstrate a disability for a public institution of higher education in the commonwealth For legislation to create documentation requirement standards to demonstrate a disability for public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. In Committee
H2362 Relative to chaperones for medical exams Relative to chaperones for medical exams. Public Health. In Committee
H1054 Providing parks pass waiver for veterans For legislation to exempt veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H2303 Relative to special education reserve funds Relative to school district reserve funds to pay for unanticipated or unbudgeted costs for special education. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
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
H2218 To further enhance behavioral health workforce development Relative to licensed mental health counselors and licensed supervised mental health counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H772 Establishing a commission to study the financial abuse of elders Relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H2455 Relative to the promotion of food donation Relative to authorizing the Department of Public Health to provide guidance to businesses regarding best practices for food donation. Public Health. In Committee
H2219 Expanding access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols For legislation to expand access to mental health services and strengthen risk assessment protocols. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H3782 To reduce the fee for motor vehicle veteran registration plates For legislation to reduce registration fees on veteran plates. Transportation. 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
H2057 Ensuring the safety and dignity of first responders (Halo Act) For legislation to establish penalties for the intent to impede or interfere, threaten or harass first responders performing such duties. The Judiciary. 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
H1811 Requiring clean slate automated record sealing Relative to automated record sealing. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2735 Establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs Relative to establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2274 Authorizing remote participation at town meeting Relative to authorizing any town meeting to be held through remote participation or a hybrid of in-person and remote participation. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
S1747 Relative to public safety on private and public college and university campuses For legislation relative to public safety on private college and university campuses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1104 Supporting consenting young adults Relative to the penalties for violations of age of consent laws for young adults. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3153 Relative to the state tax return filings for annuities Relative to the state tax return filings for annuities. Revenue. In Committee
H2776 Relative to municipal building officials Relative to retirement for municipal building officials. Public Service. In Committee
H1343 Relative to direct primary care For legislation to prohibit denials of certain payments for health care service. Financial Services. In Committee
H2450 To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS For legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health. In Committee
H1826 Relative to the transfer of the Victim Compensation Fund Relative to the Victim Compensation Fund. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1802 Addressing squatter’s rights Relative to squatter’s rights. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2139 Relative to railroad workers earned sick time Relative to railroad workers earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2392 Relative to autopsy reports by the medical examiner Relative to autopsy reports by the medical examiner. Public Health. In Committee
H2215 Relative to establishing a commission to study the feasibility of joining the counseling compact For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of joining the counseling compact. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H1212 Relative to emergency insulin access Relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services. In Committee
H3710 Relative to driver education For legislation to include a module on the science related to the impairment effects of marijuana in driver education courses. Transportation. In Committee
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Massachusetts Joint Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Committee Chair 1
Detail Massachusetts Joint Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Committee 5
Detail Massachusetts Joint Environment and Natural Resources Committee 5
Detail Massachusetts Joint Financial Services Committee Vice Chair 2
Detail Massachusetts Joint Higher Education Committee 5
Detail Massachusetts Joint Municipalities and Regional Government Committee 5
Detail Massachusetts Joint Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 6
Detail Massachusetts Senate Intergovernmental Affairs Committee 5
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
MA District Second Worcester Senate Democrat In Office 01/07/2009