Sen. Joan Lovely

Co-sponsor H 1697

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing the first week in August as ice bucket challenge week

By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1697) of Jerald A. Parisella, Joan B. Lovely and others for the annual issuance by the Governor of a proclamation setting apart first week in August as ice bucket challenge week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Signed into law Aug 1, 2017 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 729

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to accessory dwelling units

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 729) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.

Passed Jul 31, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1426

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of Jason M. Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jay R. Kaufman, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of CPCS. Public Service.

Passed Jul 31, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1426

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee for Public Counsel Services

By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.

Passed Jul 31, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 127

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act promoting accessory dwelling units

By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Forry, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 127) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the regulation of location, dimensions or design of accessory dwelling units. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Passed Jul 27, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1374

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of James E. Timilty, Josh S. Cutler, Barbara A. L'Italien, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jul 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 256

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the promotion of mental health education in Massachusetts high schools

By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Kay Khan, Danielle W. Gregoire, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote mental health education in Massachusetts high schools. Education.

Passed Jul 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1006

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to diversify the use of the Workforce Training Fund to support the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund

By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1006) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Paul A. Schmid, III, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to diversify the use of the Workforce Training Fund to support the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Jul 11, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2787

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the city of Peabody to grant 20 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2787) of Thomas P. Walsh, Joan B. Lovely and Theodore C. Speliotis (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Peabody be authorized to grant twenty licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Jun 30, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1242

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers

By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1242) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jun 29, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track