Rep. Paul Donato

Co-sponsor H 2934

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows

By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2934) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

Passed Nov 27, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 117

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities

By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 117) of Sean Garballey and others relative to updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Nov 26, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 102

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to reduce deep poverty among kids

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the monthly benefits for certain recipients of the aid to parents with dependent children and emergency aid programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Nov 26, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 615

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors

By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Elder Affairs.

Passed Nov 22, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 591

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act regarding breakfast after the bell

By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Aaron Vega, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to students that receive free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. Education.

Passed Nov 20, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 763

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect Massachusetts pollinators

By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Nov 18, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4082

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act exempting the labor service positions of the department of public works in the city of Medford from the civil service laws

By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4082) of Paul J. Donato, Patricia D. Jehlen and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to exempt labor service positions of the department of public works, in said city, from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Nov 13, 2019 1 co-sponsor

Primary H 2998

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act concerning the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses

By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2998) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses. Transportation.

Passed Nov 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 4083

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to DCF legislative reporting reform

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan and others relative to reports required to be filed by the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Nov 4, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 732

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act protecting the natural resources of the Commonwealth

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 732) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to environmental land replacement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Oct 30, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track