Rep. Jonathan Hecht

Co-sponsor H 3689

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the City known as the Town of Watertown to pay the funeral and burial expenses of firefighter Joseph Toscano

By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3689) of Jonathan Hecht, John J. Lawn, Jr., and William N. Brownsberger (with the approval of the town council) that the city known as the town of Watertown be authorized to pay certain funeral and burial expenses of Joseph Toscano. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Jul 7, 2017 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 1163

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act granting equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates for all persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.

Passed Jun 23, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 137

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act allowing businesses to sign up for the "Do Not Call" list

By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Jun 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 160

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act to increase transparency and trust in charitable solicitations

By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to increase transparency and trust in charitable solicitations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Jun 19, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 2385

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect patients approved by physicians and certified by the Department of Public Health to access medical marijuana

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2385) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to providing affordable access to medical marijuana to qualifying patients. Marijuana Policy.

In committee Jun 19, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2147

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2147) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jun 12, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2146

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing tracking and reporting requirements for Massachusetts transportation fuels and associated greenhouse gas emissions

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2146) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to compute and track the individual and collective lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of all fuels. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jun 12, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2149

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to the effective and efficient implementation of the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to the Global Warming Solutions Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jun 12, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 632

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses

By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to institute programs to respond to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.

Passed Jun 8, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3034

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act limiting the use of prison labor

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3034) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

Passed May 30, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track