Sponsored bills
Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops; (accompanied by bill, House, No.800) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3828) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas M. Stanley relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2592).
Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Tram T. Nguyen, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493).
By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 126) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to access to early intervention services for children with prenatal exposure to opioids. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1691) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture. Revenue.
By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2551) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the assessed value of real estate in agricultural or horticultural use. Revenue.
By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property. Financial Services.
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1803) of Harriette L. Chandler, Tommy Vitolo, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to spark the modernization of state heating systems. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.