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HD3531 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the term of appointment of non-civil service police officers. Public Service.
HD3633 By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Nancy LeBlanc, an employee of the Department of Public Health. Public Service.
S.14 SD544 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 14) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to prohibit eminent domain. The Judiciary.
S.18 SD1628 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 18) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.22 SD136 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 22) of Gale D. Candaras, John W. Scibak, Stephen L. DiNatale, Alan Silvia and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a loan repayment program for direct care human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.35 SD501 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Linda Dorcena Forry, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation regarding pathways to family economic self-sufficiency . Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.64 SD1523 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bruce J. Ayers, Richard J. Ross, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect disabled persons from financial exploitation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.69 SD767 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Martha M. Walz, Michael O. Moore, Michael Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an early education and out-of-school time capital fund . Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.77 SD553 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Colleen M. Garry and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish senior citizen safety zones. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.79 SD1638 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Capital Partnership Program. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.87 HD523 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.105 SD1746 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to reduce lottery littering. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.139 SD532 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 139) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.148 SD1630 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to stabilize lottery revenues to provide predictable aid to cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.155 SD665 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of James E. Timilty, Attorney General Martha Coakley, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate secondary metals dealing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.158 HD1239 By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 158) of David B. Sullivan and others relative to cueing and supervision in the personal care attendant program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.170 SD385 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 170) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Stanley C. Rosenberg, Daniel A. Wolf, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cultural district eligibility for the MassWorks infrastructure program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.193 SD1631 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 193) of Karen E. Spilka, Sal N. DiDomenico, Daniel A. Wolf, John V. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to create and maintain jobs in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.194 SD1497 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, James E. Timilty and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a permanent annual sales tax holiday. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.195 SD1607 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to increase research and development in emerging industries. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.199 SD1405 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 199) of James T. Welch, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Karen E. Spilka and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a special legislative commission on young professionals. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.200 SD1000 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 200) of Stephen M. Brewer, Todd M. Smola, James M. Murphy, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to geography education. Education.
S.206 SD645 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 206) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Martha Coakley, Michael Barrett, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to bullying in schools. Education.
S.207 SD1419 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Katherine M. Clark, Barry R. Finegold, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education.
S.208 SD1489 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 208) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael R. Knapik, Harriette L. Chandler, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery. Education.
S.236 SD225 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 236) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael R. Knapik, William Smitty Pignatelli, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure adequate nursing services at public schools. Education.
S.246 SD343 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Thomas M. McGee, Kay Khan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to physical education in public schools. Education.
H.248 HD1823 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 248) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to secondary metals dealings. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.248 SD1056 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 248) of Mark C. Montigny, Benjamin Swan, Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the anti-bullying law. Education.
S.249 SD1329 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 249) of Richard T. Moore, Sal N. DiDomenico, John V. Fernandes and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to providing Chapter 70 accountability for adequate access to school nursing . Education.
S.250 SD1389 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 250) of Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the competency determination for high school graduation. Education.
S.254 SD1496 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Richard T. Moore, Michael F. Rush, Michael R. Knapik, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to involve youth in civic engagement. Education.
S.262 SD533 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 262) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to promote higher levels of achievement in schools by the Office of the State Auditor. Education.
S.263 SD534 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the definition of students enrolled in special education classes inside and outside of school districts. Education.
S.264 SD1451 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 264) of Richard J. Ross, Daniel B. Winslow, Barry R. Finegold, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce paperwork within the department of elementary and secondary education. Education.
S.273 SD1384 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 273) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael F. Rush, Michael R. Knapik, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to school safety issues. Education.
S.283 SD1623 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 283) of James T. Welch and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to interagency collaboration for dropout prevention. Education.
H.285 HD91 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 285) of John W. Scibak and others that telemarketers be required to use legitimate phone numbers so that consumers can directly communicate with solicitors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.285 SD139 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Gale D. Candaras, Denise Andrews, Christine E. Canavan, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation that provisions be made to create a special commission on institutional long term care services. Elder Affairs.
S.287 SD454 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Harriette L. Chandler, Gale D. Candaras, Michael R. Knapik, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the regulation of skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
S.288 SD1653 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Harriette L. Chandler, Richard T. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Commonwealth's nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
S.289 SD888 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 289) of Katherine M. Clark, Jason M. Lewis, Christopher G. Fallon, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to regard the SHINE health insurance counseling program. Elder Affairs.
S.299 SD1057 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, James J. O'Day, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to assist families care for elders. Elder Affairs.
S.304 SD536 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal the nursing home tax. Elder Affairs.
S.305 SD537 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to conduct background checks on residents of nursing and assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.
S.307 SD1602 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 307) of Bruce E. Tarr, Geoff Diehl and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to create a statewide assisted living facility master plan. Elder Affairs.
S.335 SD877 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to receive a ballot. Election Laws.
S.339 SD1586 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 339) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and James E. Timilty for legislation relative to voter identification. Election Laws.
H.344 HD2870 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to addressing the needs of students with autism. Education.
S.345 SD73 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of Gale D. Candaras, Randy Hunt, Michael R. Knapik, Susan Williams Gifford and others for legislation relative to land taking regulations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.379 SD269 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of Michael O. Moore, Michael J. Rodrigues, Stephen L. DiNatale, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.381 SD1226 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.397 SD974 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Michael F. Rush, Tom Sannicandro, Michael R. Knapik, Angelo M. Scaccia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Department of Conservation retaining certain revenue to promote the development of parks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.398 SD1126 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Michael F. Rush, Martin J. Walsh, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to requiring recycling in state buildings. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.401 SD1095 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 401) of Karen E. Spilka, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Thomas M. Stanley, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animals during pet sales. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.411 SD1753 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 411) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to reinforce the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.415 SD843 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 415) of Stephen M. Brewer, Gloria L. Fox, Martha M. Walz, Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to life-saving colorectal cancer and breast cancer screenings. Financial Services.
S.467 SD219 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 467) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Michael Barrett and Paul K. Frost for legislation relative to telemedicine . Financial Services.
H.485 HD795 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 485) of John W. Scibak, Michael R. Knapik and Walter F. Timilty relative to establishing a school district reimbursement plan for the Commonwealth. Education.
S.497 SD896 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 497) of James T. Welch, Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael J. Finn, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
H.509 HD1594 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 509) of Aaron Vega, Michael R. Knapik and Ellen Story for legislation to promote tolerance of sexual orientation in the public schools. Education.
H.510 HD2552 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 510) of Aaron Vega, Kenneth I. Gordon and Michael R. Knapik relative to establishing a public school grant program for expanding learning time and improving student success. Education.
S.513 SD315 By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 513) of Benjamin B. Downing, Michael R. Knapik, Sean Garballey, Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation relative to student health insurance. Health Care Financing.
H.524 HD1032 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 524) of Martha M. Walz and others for legislation to raise the school dropout age. Education.
S.527 SD1633 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 527) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Kay Khan, Sal N. DiDomenico, Gale D. Candaras and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide personal care attendant orientation . Health Care Financing.
H.528 HD1455 By Ms. Walz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 528) of Martha M. Walz and others relative to requiring the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to review state-mandated reporting requirements for school districts . Education.
S.532 SD171 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 532) of Michael O. Moore and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to eliminate duplicative health insurance reporting requirements and assessments . Health Care Financing.
S.538 SD1396 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 538) of Richard T. Moore, John W. Scibak, Stephen L. DiNatale, Carlos Henriquez and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the provider's council. Health Care Financing.
S.554 SD1499 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Richard T. Moore, Kay Khan, Anne M. Gobi, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect health care reform funding. Health Care Financing.
H.555 HD1740 By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Theodore C. Speliotis and others that the Division of Medical Assistance provide coverage for residential habilitation services for individuals age sixty or older. Elder Affairs.
S.563 SD540 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 563) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to health insurance penalties. Health Care Financing.
S.565 SD440 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 565) of Karen E. Spilka and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to prevent inequities in MassHealth readmission penalties. Health Care Financing.
S.569 SD1578 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to mandatory prescription drug coverage. Health Care Financing.
S.571 SD255 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 571) of James E. Timilty and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to ensure clinically appropriate peer review. Health Care Financing.
S.574 SD99 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 574) of Gale D. Candaras, John W. Scibak, Stephen L. DiNatale, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote higher education among employees of human services provider organizations. Higher Education.
S.575 SD456 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 575) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael R. Knapik, James T. Welch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to program approval at a private, nonprofit college or university . Higher Education.
S.584 SD51 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 584) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins, Karen E. Spilka and others for legislation relative to nursing school articulation between degree granting programs of state and community colleges of the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
S.585 SD189 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 585) of Michael O. Moore, Tom Sannicandro, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission on the funding needs for quality public higher education. Higher Education.
S.599 SD738 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 599) of Robert L. Hedlund, James M. Cantwell and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to affordable housing built near wetlands. Housing.
S.612 SD1592 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Marc R. Pacheco, Anne M. Gobi, Michael R. Knapik, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to further enhance efficiency and accountability of operations at local housing authorities. Housing.
S.617 SD1595 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 617) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to require notice and an opportunity to repair certain construction defects. Housing.
S.619 SD1761 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 619) of Bruce E. Tarr, Thomas J. Calter, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote savings for first time homebuyers. Housing.
S.622 SD832 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 622) of Stephen M. Brewer, Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide further penalties for intentional loss or damage to gravestone or other gravemarker. The Judiciary.
S.654 SD942 By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Katherine M. Clark, Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to update the wire interception law. The Judiciary.
H.715 HD789 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 715) of Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to establish a snowmobile educational safety program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.734 SD257 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 734) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael R. Knapik, Jennifer E. Benson, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the criminal history systems board. The Judiciary.
S.736 SD260 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Michael R. Knapik, Jennifer E. Benson, Kimberly N. Ferguson and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent intimidation in all courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
S.739 SD898 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 739) of Robert L. Hedlund, John F. Keenan and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to enhance Melanie's Law. The Judiciary.
S.740 SD1689 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to littering fines. The Judiciary.
S.743 SD1719 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 743) of Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and James M. Cantwell for legislation relative to police pursuits. The Judiciary.
H.749 HD1669 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 749) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.751 HD1708 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 751) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the milk producers security fund reimbursement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.752 HD1713 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 752) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the registration of antique snowmobiles. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.754 HD1732 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 754) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to prohibit certain restrictions on the use of land for agricultural purposes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.756 HD3259 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 756) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the Endangered Species Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.770 SD33 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 770) of Michael O. Moore, John F. Keenan, Michael R. Knapik and Paul K. Frost for legislation relative to assault and battery on a police officer. The Judiciary.
S.783 SD542 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to require that eminent domain takings be for public use purposes and defining the term public use. The Judiciary.
S.784 SD546 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the unsealing of records. The Judiciary.
S.785 SD547 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 785) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to share custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents. The Judiciary.
S.786 SD548 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to employee records. The Judiciary.
S.795 SD351 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 795) of Karen E. Spilka, William Smitty Pignatelli, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect engineers, architects, environmental professionals, landscape architects, planners, land surveyors, licensed site professionals, and contractors who render voluntary services at the scene of a disaster or catastrophe. The Judiciary.
S.799 SD1313 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to promote rental housing stability. The Judiciary.
S.801 SD1382 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 801) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to provide for a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of adopting the federal parole guidelines. The Judiciary.
S.802 SD1420 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 802) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bruce J. Ayers, John P. Fresolo, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out of state sex offenders. The Judiciary.
S.803 SD1421 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 803) of Bruce E. Tarr, John P. Fresolo, Randy Hunt, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rape of a child by force. The Judiciary.
S.804 SD1423 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 804) of Bruce E. Tarr, John P. Fresolo, Randy Hunt, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual deviants. The Judiciary.
S.806 SD1492 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 806) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the punishment for child endangerment. The Judiciary.
S.807 SD1509 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 807) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bruce J. Ayers, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary.
S.809 SD1527 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 809) of Bruce E. Tarr, Thomas J. Calter, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for increased penalties for persons who commit crimes against the elderly. The Judiciary.
S.812 SD1567 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 812) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to CORI reform. The Judiciary.
S.813 SD1581 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 813) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the appropriate use of public funds. The Judiciary.
S.814 SD1583 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 814) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to timely classification of sex offenders. The Judiciary.
S.815 SD1667 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 815) of Bruce E. Tarr, Matthew A. Beaton, Katherine M. Clark, Angelo L. D'Emilia and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance assessment information of the sexual offender registration board. The Judiciary.
S.819 SD1696 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 819) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to habitual drunk drivers. The Judiciary.
S.822 SD1726 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 822) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Michael R. Knapik and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to enhance criminal investigations. The Judiciary.
S.863 SD734 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 863) of Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to youth sports referees. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.887 SD580 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 887) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Brian A. Joyce, Barry R. Finegold, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the pooling of tips. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.895 SD1677 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 895) of Bruce E. Tarr, Barry R. Finegold, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.908 SD777 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.909 SD781 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.922 SD1603 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 922) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to criminalize the attempted production of class B drugs. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
S.925 SD1383 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of Stephen M. Brewer, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Michael R. Knapik, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to include fire districts. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.933 SD256 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 933) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carlo Basile, Michael R. Knapik, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to amend the public works municipal mutual aid agreement statute. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.933 HD420 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 933) of Kay Khan and others relative to health insurance for human service providers and their employees. Financial Services.
S.934 SD1005 By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 934) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Michael R. Knapik and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a tax title collection revolving fund. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.948 HD1606 By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 948) of Elizabeth A. Malia, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to expand coverage and access to behavioral health services. Financial Services.
S.987 SD77 By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 987) of Gale D. Candaras, Paul McMurtry, Christopher G. Fallon, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to permit spouses to to serve as paid caregivers. Public Health.
H.1007 HD902 By Mr. Brady of Brockton and Senator Michael O. Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Michael D. Brady and others relative to pediatric home care services. Health Care Financing.
S.1008 SD1108 By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Benjamin B. Downing, Sal N. DiDomenico, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to screenings for congenital heart defects for newborns. Public Health.
H.1026 HD1780 By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1026) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to require MassHealth to cover medically necessary treatments for members diagnosed with autism. Health Care Financing.
H.1028 HD3282 By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1028) of Kate Hogan and others that applicants to provide home health services submit to a certificate of need review established by the Department of Public Health. Health Care Financing.
S.1049 SD1158 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1049) of Mark C. Montigny, John J. Lawn, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico, Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation requiring automated external defibrillators in schools. Public Health.
S.1057 SD43 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1057) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Alzheimers Project. Public Health.
S.1060 SD1275 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1060) of Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, James B. Eldridge and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to adopt the nurse licensure compact. Public Health.
S.1064 SD1356 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1064) of Richard T. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home health and hospice aides. Public Health.
S.1068 SD1375 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1068) of Richard T. Moore, Eileen M. Donoghue, Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public health volunteer responders. Public Health.
S.1070 SD1391 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1070) of Richard T. Moore, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Timothy R. Madden and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the modernization of optometric patient care. Public Health.
H.1076 HD2257 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1076) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to authorize certain private, nonprofit colleges or universities to offer or institute additional programs or degrees. Higher Education.
H.1083 HD1930 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1083) of John W. Scibak and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish the Massachusetts higher education matching grants program. Higher Education.
H.1086 HD502 By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1086) of David B. Sullivan and others for legislation to maintain faculty and college excellence in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
S.1086 SD1498 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1086) of Richard T. Moore, Michael F. Rush and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to promote safe patient care. Public Health.
S.1127 SD365 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1127) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Anthony W. Petruccelli, James J. Dwyer, Aaron Vega and other members of the General Court for legislation to imorove public safety through evidence-based community corrections supervision. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1127 HD3170 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1127) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to provide financing for the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residents. Housing.
S.1137 SD265 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1137) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1157 SD1311 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1157) of Richard T. Moore, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael O. Moore, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1165 SD551 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1165) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove pepper spray from firearms identification. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1166 SD947 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to create a commission to study the effectiveness of a drug dealer registry in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1173 SD1597 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1173) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to require payment by certain prisoners of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1175 SD1674 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1175) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to provide oversight of crime labs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1176 SD1692 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1176) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the state DNA database. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1189 SD632 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1189) of James E. Timilty, Stephen L. DiNatale, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police training. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1192 SD696 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1192) of James E. Timilty, Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey, John H. Rogers, Bruce J. Ayers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the illegal occupation of a building. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1202 SD841 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1202) of Stephen M. Brewer, Sean Garballey, Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide the next of kin of a state police officer killed in the line of duty with a flag during the memorial service. Public Service.
S.1214 SD594 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1214) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Paul R. Heroux, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to age restrictions for veterans applying to be police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
S.1249 SD633 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Thomas M. McGee, James R. Miceli, Carlo Basile, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide retirement benefits for veterans. Public Service.
H.1249 HD1811 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1249) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation relative to juvenile intimidation of witnesses, jurors and persons furnishing information in connection with criminal proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.1252 HD1835 By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1252) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to regulate sex offender registration in the 21st century. The Judiciary.
S.1259 SD1507 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1259) of Richard T. Moore, John V. Fernandes and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to cost of living adjustments. Public Service.
H.1287 HD2976 By Mr. deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others relative to clarifying procedures for the custodial protection by law enforcement and court officials of a child requiring assistance. The Judiciary.
S.1291 SD1308 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1291) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to expand insurance choices for state and local employees. Public Service.
H.1292 HD671 By Mr. DiNatale of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1292) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others relative to the sex offender registration. The Judiciary.
S.1292 SD1621 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1292) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Timilty, Geoff Diehl, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a property tax credit to surviving spouses of certain public safety personnel. Public Service.
S.1293 SD1664 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Timilty and Michael R. Knapik for legislation for accidental death benefits for volunteer deputy sheriffs. Public Service.
S.1298 SD924 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1298) of James E. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Mark J. Cusack, Paul J. Donato and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.
S.1305 SD836 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1305) of Stephen M. Brewer, Anne M. Gobi, Todd M. Smola, Nicholas A. Boldyga and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a property tax exemption for members of the National Guard. Revenue.
S.1324 SD1164 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1324) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Martha M. Walz, Thomas P. Conroy, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an early educator earned income tax credit. Revenue.
S.1334 SD798 By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Barry R. Finegold, Michael R. Knapik, Michael J. Rodrigues and Alice Hanlon Peisch for legislation to update the research and development tax credit. Revenue.
S.1365 SD353 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Thomas M. McGee, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Sarah K. Peake, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Revenue.
S.1374 SD67 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Keiko M. Orrall, Eileen M. Donoghue and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a meals tax holiday. Revenue.
S.1376 SD169 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and Paul K. Frost for legislation to provide tax credits for hospitals providing charitable care. Revenue.
S.1387 SD1418 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of Richard T. Moore, Michael F. Rush, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote business growth. Revenue.
S.1408 SD552 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1408) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Michael O. Moore for legislation to authorize a city or town to designate a checkoff on its real estate tax bills and to establish an economic aid fund. Revenue.
S.1409 SD556 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1409) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Paul R. Heroux for legislation to exempt certain farmers' markets from certain property taxes. Revenue.
S.1410 SD854 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1410) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. Revenue.
S.1413 SD902 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1413) of Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to limit proposition 2 1/2 override elections and allowing an underride in all communities. Revenue.
S.1422 SD1315 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1422) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the income tax. Revenue.
S.1425 SD1466 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1425) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to create a private mortgate insurance tax deduction. Revenue.
S.1426 SD1484 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Michael R. Knapik and Carolyn C. Dykema for legislation to dedicate a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns. Revenue.
S.1428 SD1525 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1428) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to provide for a tax exemption on the sale of recycled materials. Revenue.
S.1431 SD1560 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1431) of Bruce E. Tarr, Timothy R. Madden and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to sales of motor vehicles. Revenue.
S.1432 SD1568 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1432) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, James E. Timilty and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue.
S.1433 SD1600 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1433) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, James E. Timilty, Geoff Diehl and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5%. Revenue.
S.1434 SD1609 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1434) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to increase restaurant competitiveness. Revenue.
S.1436 SD1687 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1436) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to provide local property tax relief. Revenue.
S.1438 SD1732 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1438) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to promote civic engagement in setting the income tax rate. Revenue.
S.1439 SD1735 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1439) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to provide income tax relief during economic prosperity. Revenue.
S.1441 SD1745 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to eligible production expenses for the film tax credit. Revenue.
S.1442 SD1751 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1442) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to remove impediments to corporate growth. Revenue.
S.1443 SD1754 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1443) of Bruce E. Tarr, Geoff Diehl, Barry R. Finegold, Thomas J. Calter and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote economic growth in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
S.1444 SD1757 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1444) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Barry R. Finegold, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to create an angel investment tax credit. Revenue.
S.1445 SD1762 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1445) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Timilty, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to create an incentive for job creation. Revenue.
S.1486 SD446 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Elizabeth A. Malia, Anne M. Gobi, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen impact, efficiency and accountability in the government-nonprofit partnership. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1509 SD1303 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1509) of Richard T. Moore, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael O. Moore, John V. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the commission on government accountability, economy, and efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1510 SD1304 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of Richard T. Moore, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael O. Moore, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to established the Sunset Review Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1525 HD2880 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1525) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others relative to criminal offender record information. The Judiciary.
S.1533 SD1127 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1533) of Michael F. Rush, Edward F. Coppinger, Michael R. Knapik, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to authorize the Governor to issue a proclamation setting apart the first Wednesday in May as state parks day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1535 SD1266 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1535) of Karen E. Spilka, Mary S. Keefe, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to providing for disposition of surplus state real property based on smart growth land use policies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1536 SD1306 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1536) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to procure contracts for the design, construction, financing and operation of wastewater and water treatment facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1542 SD1565 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to a worker documentation certification program. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1543 SD1571 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1543) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to increase efficiencies in state government. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1545 SD1643 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to state spending control. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1546 SD1647 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1546) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to the Commonwealth's direct debt. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1549 HD239 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1549) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to improving the apprehension of drunk drivers and other law violators. The Judiciary.
S.1550 SD1718 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1550) of Bruce E. Tarr, Geoff Diehl, Michael R. Knapik and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to establish the Commonwealth Competition Council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1551 SD1749 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1551) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross, Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to promote private sector job growth and reduce state spending. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1563 SD874 By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1563) of Daniel A. Wolf, John F. Keenan, Ruth B. Balser, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an annual Service and Volunteerism day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1565 HD552 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions. The Judiciary.
S.1572 SD705 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1572) of Cynthia S. Creem, Alice Hanlon Peisch, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.1577 HD888 By Ms. Reinstein of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1577) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others relative to the protection of firefighters and emergency medical technicians from civil liability for rendering emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Judiciary.
S.1605 SD49 By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1605) of Michael O. Moore, Stephen L. DiNatale, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to expansion of the Bottle Bill. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1618 SD1369 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to further define water dependent uses. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.1623 SD289 By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1623) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Sarah K. Peake, Colleen M. Garry, Michael R. Knapik and others for legislation to establish a commission to study the feasibility of hosting the summer Olympics . Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.1635 SD969 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1635) of Stephen M. Brewer, Stephen Kulik, Todd M. Smola, Benjamin B. Downing and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote environmentally sound transportation of agricultural products. Transportation.
S.1661 SD737 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of Robert L. Hedlund, Elizabeth A. Poirier and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to relative to ignition interlock devices. Transportation.
S.1664 SD1679 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1664) of Robert L. Hedlund, Kay Khan, Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Transportation.
H.1674 HD578 By Represenative Walsh of Boston and Senator Hart, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1674) of Martin J. Walsh, John A. Hart and others relative to national criminal offender record information checks for persons working with individuals served by the Department of Mental Retardation. The Judiciary.
S.1677 SD352 By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1677) of Thomas M. McGee, Sarah K. Peake, Elizabeth A. Poirier, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote and and advance motorcycle safety. Transportation.
S.1699 SD558 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1699) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to enhance local road construction and speed limits. Transportation.
S.1708 SD1454 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1708) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Carolyn C. Dykema and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to increase protection against drivers under the influence of drugs. Transportation.
S.1710 SD1575 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1710) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Geoff Diehl and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to increase the civil fines and penalities of motorists who violate the right of way of other motorists. Transportation.
S.1712 SD1673 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1712) of Bruce E. Tarr, Theodore C. Speliotis, Carlo Basile, John D. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the license plate system of the Commonwealth. Transportation.
S.1713 SD1676 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1713) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to include Federal Law Enforcement Officers as police officers. Transportation.
S.1715 SD1758 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1715) of Bruce E. Tarr, Geoff Diehl and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to commercial fees. Transportation.
S.1725 SD1344 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1725) of Stephen M. Brewer, Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to veteran's benefits for surviving spouses. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.1726 SD1662 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1726) of Stephen M. Brewer, Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Denise Andrews and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency medical transportation provided to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.1742 SD1399 By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1742) of Richard T. Moore, Michael O. Moore, John V. Fernandes, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a service-disabled veteran-owned small business procurement program for state contracts and purchasing. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.1744 SD554 By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1744) of Richard J. Ross, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempt veterans from the payment of fees for use of recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.1749 SD1564 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1749) of Michael F. Rush, Bruce E. Tarr, Linda Campbell, Martin J. Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the term "Gold Star" and for related purposes. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.1755 HD2650 By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1755) of Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to unemployment compensation rates from certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1766 HD517 By Ms. Story of Amherst and Senator Clark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1766) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harrassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1770 HD200 By Mr. Turner of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1770) of Cleon H. Turner and others relative to unemployment payments by cities and towns. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1864 HD1463 By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1864) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to parking for vehicles of home care clinicians. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1933 HD1666 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1933) of Geoff Diehl and others relative to establishing provisions for the return of expired pharmaceuticals. Public Health.
H.1975 HD1853 By Ms. Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1975) of Colleen M. Garry and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to direct the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations requiring mandatory influenza vaccinations for health care workers. Public Health.
H.2050 HD328 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2050) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others eliminating antiquated hospital bed de-licensure rules. Public Health.
H.2075 HD67 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2075) of John W. Scibak, Michael R. Knapik and Denise C. Garlick relative to the use of latex gloves or utensils by food handlers. Public Health.
H.2078 HD341 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2078) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to establish in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services a Massachusetts Alzheimer’s project. Public Health.
H.2138 HD2668 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2138) of Geoff Diehl and others relative to the training and hiring standards for municipal police officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2197 HD140 By Mr. Toomey of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. and others relative to standards and qualifications for the position of fire chief or chief engineer in cities, towns, fire districts, or authorities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2200 HD2943 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2200) of Aaron Vega and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the application of building codes when existing structures in gateway cities are converted to a mixed-use development. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2263 HD607 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2263) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others for legislation to provide special line of duty death benefits to public safety officers. Public Service.
H.2312 HD1342 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2312) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to prohibit mandatory polygraph testing for persons applying to become police officers. Public Service.
H.2354 HD2510 By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2354) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to increasing pension benefits for certain retired teachers and public employees. Public Service.
H.2529 HD3390 By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2529) of Thomas P. Conroy and others for legislation relative to the collection of personal property taxes. Revenue.
H.2544 HD2640 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2544) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to provide certain tax abatements to veterans and their surviving spouses. Revenue.
H.2597 HD717 By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2597) of Bradford Hill and others relative to the property tax deferral program. Revenue.
H.2640 HD1683 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2640) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the taxation of lands use for recreational snowmobiling. Revenue.
H.2641 HD1696 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2641) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to provide for an income tax credit for the rehabilitation of residential historic properties. Revenue.
H.2644 HD1734 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2644) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to provide volunteer firefighters with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.
H.2688 HD539 By Representatives Orrall of Lakeville and Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2688) of Keiko M. Orrall, Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to suspend the taxation of meals for a five-day period in May, 2013. Revenue.
H.2701 HD1460 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2701) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others that applications pertaining to the taxation of certain open space lands be approved only upon the taxes on such property being paid in full. Revenue.
H.2706 HD329 By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2706) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others exempting agencies of the Commonwealth and cities and towns from payment of the tax imposed on the sale of gasoline. Revenue.
H.2754 HD1598 By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2754) of Aaron Vega and others for legislation to provide tax relief for persons suffering hardships due to public works projects or actions taken by municipal utility companies. Revenue.
H.2806 HD1313 By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2806) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to promote purchasing from social enterprises by governmental bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2822 HD384 By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2822) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of May as Aviation Awareness Month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2927 HD643 By Messrs. DiNatale of Fitchburg and Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2927) of Stephen L. DiNatale and others for legislation to regulate the establishment of municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2964 HD1571 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2966 HD1495 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2966) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to directory assistance charges for handicapped or elderly persons. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3040 HD1712 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Geoff Diehl and others for legislation to increase the civil fines and penalities of motorists who violate the right of way of other motorists. Transportation.
H.3046 HD1852 By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3046) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to include a representative of the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association on the Governor’s Highway Safety Committee. Transportation.
H.3065 HD767 By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3065) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles. Transportation.
H.3080 HD374 By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3080) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to require the Aeronautics Commission to reimburse airports for the cost of certain safety and maintenance programs. Transportation.
H.3082 HD378 By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3082) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to the Aeronautics Commission capital expenditure program. Transportation.
H.3083 HD382 By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3083) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others relative to the use of fuel tax revenues in the Aeronautics Commission operating budget. Transportation.
H.3084 HD3204 By Mr. Humason of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3084) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Michael R. Knapik relative to designating a certain bridge in the city of Westfield as the All Westfield Patriots Bridge. Transportation.
H.3090 HD1725 By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3090) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the operation of unregistered or improperly equipped motor vehicles or trailers for agricultural purposes. Transportation.
H.3181 HD1796 By Mr. Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3181) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to increase the annuities paid to certain disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3218 HD1599 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3218) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to establish a legislative budget office. Ways and Means.
H.3261 HD1194 By Messrs. O'Flaherty of Chelsea and Keenan of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3261) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty and others relative to updating the wire interception law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3264 HD1926 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3264) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit subdivisions of the Commonwealth from further restricting the use or possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3268 HD2695 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3268) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3269 HD2697 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the licensing of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3270 HD2700 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3270) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to previous convictions for persons making application for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3272 HD2712 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the terms of firearm licenses and exempting certain persons from paying firearms license renewal fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3273 HD2717 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3273) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to illegal firearms sales to aliens and unsupervised youth firearm training and the penalties for violations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3364 HD2673 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3364) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to provide tax incentives to promote housing creation for persons with disabilities. Revenue.
H.3460 HD3615 By Representative Cronin of Easton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Claire D. Cronin, Thomas Kennedy and others relative to providing for home modifications and moving expenses for certain victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.892
By Request 		SD1319 By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 892) of John P. Lahoud and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to terms of employment. Labor and Workforce Development.

Michael R. Knapik, of Westfield, is currently serving his seventh term as the State Senator from the Second Hampden & Hampshire District.

The district includes Chicopee (Wards 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9), Easthampton, Holyoke, Montgomery, Russell, Southampton, Southwick, Westfield, Blandford, Chester, Granville, and Tolland.

Knapik presently serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Ways & Means. In this position, Knapik has been a member of the House-Senate Conference Committee charged with reconciling the Annual State Budget and other spending plans. He has been a member of the Budget Conference Committee each year since 2002.

In addition to serving on the Senate Committee on Ways & Means, Knapik also serves on the Senate Committee on Ethics & Rules and the Senate Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures & State Assets. Further, he is assigned to the Joint Committees on Revenue, Financial Services, Federal Stimulus Oversight, Election Laws, Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, and Public Service.

Prior to being elected to the Senate, Knapik served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the citizens of Westfield and Montgomery. Prior to joining the Legislature, Knapik served as Legislative Aide to former House Minority Leader Steven D. Pierce. Knapik was first elected to public office in 1985 as a member of the Westfield School Committee. He was 22 at the time.

Knapik’s legislative priorities have always been the preservation and enhancement of local aid to cities and towns, economic competitiveness and job creation, public safety, education, and issues concerning the elderly and veterans.

He maintains a District Office at 57 North Elm Street in Westfield, and has made constituent service a focal point of his term in office.

Knapik has been honored by several local and statewide organizations for his work in the Legislature. In 2006, he was recognized as “Legislator of the Year” by the Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers. He has also been honored by both the Executive Office of Elder Affairs with the Eva Hester Award and the Massachusetts Council on Aging Coalition as “Legislator of the Year” for his contributions to issues concerning Massachusetts’ senior citizens. In May 2004, Knapik was recognized as “Legislator of the Year” for the Massachusetts Home Care Association.

He has also been honored by several veterans’ and military organizations, including the American Legion Legislative Award and the Massachusetts National Guard for his long-standing support of veterans’ matters and the Army and Air National Guards. Locally, Knapik was recognized in 2003 with the Americanism Award by the Easthampton Dalton-Lavallee American Legion Post 224 for his work on behalf of the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke and other veterans causes.

Knapik has served on several special legislative commissions charged with studying issues of great importance to the Commonwealth. Among those commissions, Knapik was a member of the Special Nursing Commission established to study the practice of nursing services in public and non-public schools of the Commonwealth, and the Foundation Budget Review Commission on Education to plan for the continued funding of education reform. He also was appointed as a member of the Commission to Oversee the Centennial of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management and to Plan for the Future of the State Park System. He was assigned to serve on a Special Commission to address the issues of Homelessness in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and recently completed service on the Special Commission on Pension Reform and on the Task Force on Ethics on Lobbying Reform.

Personal Information

Profession: Legislator
Spouse: Kathleen
Children: 2

Education & Public Service

  • Westfield High School ‘81
  • Holy Cross ’85 (B.A., Political Science)
  • Republican City Committee
  • Westfield School Committee, 1986-1990
  • Massachusetts House, 1991-1994
  • Massachusetts Senate, 1995-Present
  • Senator Michael Knapik and Guest

    Senator Michael Knapik and Guest

  • Senator Michael Knapik

    Senator Michael Knapik

  • Senator Knapik

    Senator Knapik

Second Hampden and Hampshire -- Consisting of the cities of Chicopee, ward 7, precincts A and B, ward 8, precinct A, ward 9, precinct A, Holyoke and Westfield and the towns of Agawam, Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southwick and Tolland, in the county of Hampden; and the towns of Easthampton and Southampton in the county of Hampshire.