Rep. Steven Howitt

Co-sponsor H 383

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to a 5G technology task force

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 383) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the economic and regulatory impacts of fifth generation (5G) cellular mobile communications. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Passed Aug 13, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4944

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents

By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and others relative to the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents. The Judiciary.

Passed Aug 6, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4606

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation

Signed into law Aug 6, 2020 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 2845

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act concerning genocide education

Passed Jul 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2581

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act concerning genocide education

Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2581) ought to pass.

In committee Jul 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1892

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

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

By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to original birth certificates to persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.

Passed Jul 29, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2602

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to emergency hazard health duty

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2602) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, New England Police Benevolent Association, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency hazard health duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jul 28, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1525

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to provide diabetes prevention program benefits

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1525) of Paul R. Feeney, Anne M. Gobi, Steven S. Howitt, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide diabetes prevention program benefits. Public Service.

Passed Jul 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4359

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a distinctive registration plate for Medal of Liberty recipients

By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard M. Haggerty and others for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for Medal of Liberty recipients. Transportation.

Passed Jul 22, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4611

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to emergency hazard health duty

By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others relative to creating a presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel and first responders suffering from incapacitation or inability to perform their duties as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or exposure. Public Service.

Passed Jul 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track