Rep. Jim Hawkins

Co-sponsor H 4762

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to voting options in response to COVID-19

In committee Jun 2, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2735

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act providing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness

June 2, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 76) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Thomas M. Stanley and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to the safety, dignity, and civil rights of persons experiencing homelessness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Nick Collins, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Harriette L. Chandler, Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2735) ought to pass.

In committee Jun 2, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4737

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act ensuring safe and participatory 2020 state elections in response to COVID-19

By Messrs. Lawn of Watertown and Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Michael J. Moran and others relative to safety and participation in the 2020 state elections in response to COVID-19. Election Laws.

Passed Jun 1, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2457

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act empowering cities and towns to impose a fee on home sales over one million dollars to support affordable housing

By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2457) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a fee up to 2 per cent of the purchase price upon the transfer of certain real property. Revenue.

Passed May 26, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2529

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks

By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2529) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors sugary drinks and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue.

Passed May 26, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4201

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the tax deduction for medical, dental and other expenses

By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the income tax deduction for medical, dental and other expenses. Revenue.

Passed May 26, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3888

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act implementing progressive options for raising new revenue

By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3888) of Mike Connolly and others relative to taxation. Revenue.

Passed May 26, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3787

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to tax havens and complete reporting

By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3787) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to tax havens and complete reporting by certain combined groups. Revenue.

Passed May 26, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2553

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to employer student loan contribution

By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2553) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to employer student loan contribution tax deductions. Revenue.

Passed May 26, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3788

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to level the playing field for Massachusetts small and medium sized businesses

By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3788) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the taxation of certain businesses. Revenue.

Passed May 26, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track