DEVAL PATRICK

Excerpt for the Governor's page in Mass.gov
The Commonwealth's first African-American Governor, Deval Patrick came into office with a grassroots message of hope, community and hard work. By focusing on transparency and inclusion, he hopes to increase accessibility to government and encourage the civic engagement so crucial to shared progress in education, health care, economic development and other issues.

Public Office
1994 - 1997: US Attorney General for Civil Rights
2007 - Present: Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Contact Info

Office of the Governor
Room 360
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: (617) 725-4005
(888) 870-7770 (in-state use only)
FAX: (617) 727-9725
TTY: (617) 727-3666

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Governor Deval Patrick's Web Site
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Governor Patrick's Podcasts

Tune in to learn what's on the Governor's mind. Hear about issues of the day and the work of his administration. You can listen to or download the audio file individually or subscribe to the Podcast from your podcatcher application.

 
    10.22.2008 - Latino Convention

Governor Deval Patrick offered remarks at the 2008 Latino Convention, which was organized by Oίste (translated: Have you heard?), the first and only statewide Latino civic education organization in Massachusetts. 

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    10.15.08 - Fiscal Action Plan Implemented

Faced with an estimated budget deficit of $1.4 billion, Governor Deval Patrick started implementing a fiscal action plan to close the gap that includes more than $1 billion in immediate cuts and spending controls across state government, identifying additional revenues and a responsible draw on reserves.

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    09.12.2008 - Statewide Youth Council Sworn In

Governor Deval Patrick swore in the inaugural members of the Governor’s Statewide Youth Council. The Council, established by executive order in April, encourages young people to become involved in their communities and to participate in tackling some of the state’s biggest challenges.

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    10.02.2008 - Fiscal Action Plan Announced

Responding to a softening local economy, Governor Deval Patrick announced he will cut spending and implement a series of cost-savings reforms, as part of a five-point Fiscal Action Plan, to address fiscal challenges confronting the Commonwealth.

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    09.30.08 - Medicaid Waiver Passed

Governor Deval Patrick announced the federal government will renew the Commonwealth’s health care reform waiver, enabling the state to continue to expand access to affordable, quality care through its historic reform law.  The three-year, $21.2 billion agreement represents a strong commitment to the principles of health care reform by allowing the state to meet all of its health care obligations for the current fiscal year. 

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    Town Hall Meeting Topic: Statewide Youth Council

This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour.  This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind.  In this podcast Governor Patrick responds to some input given abou the new Statewide Youth Council.  

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    Town Hall Meeting Topic: Health Care

This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour.  This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind.  In this podcast Governor Patrick answers a question about what health care challenges confront families.  

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    Town Hall Meeting Topic: Early Education

This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour.  This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind.  In this podcast Governor Patrick answers a question about what his plans are for early education in the commonwealth.

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    Town Hall Meeting Topic: Clean Energy

This summer, Governor Deval Patrick visited different towns in the commonwealth on his Town Hall Meeting Tour.  This was an opportunity for citizens across Massachusetts to interact directly with the Governor and tell him what's on their mind.  In this podcast Governor Patrick answers a question about what the state is doing to secure clean energy in the future.

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    08.05.08 - Legislative Session Wrap Up

Governor Deval Patrick talked about the achievements of the just finished legislative session at a press conference in the State House. 

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    07.31.08 - Discriminatory 1913 Statute Repealed

On July 31, 2008, Governor Patrick signed a bill repealing a 95-year-old statute that prevented out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying in Massachusetts, as well as a MassHeath equality bill which grants married same-sex couples in Massachusetts equal access to Medicaid benefits.

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    07.08.08 - Salem Town Meeting

On Tuesday, July 8, 2008, Governor Patrick traveled to Armory Park in Salem for the first stop in his summer Town Hall Meeting Tour, a five-week tour of 11 town hall-style meetings across the Commonwealth. During the meeting, which was open to the public, residents talked directly to Governor Patrick about issues they care about most, such as education reform, health care and the economy. Learn more about the Town Hall Tour and find the one near you at www.mass.gov/governor/townhall.

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    07.13.08 - Governor Signs FY09 Budget

On July 13, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a $28.1 billion FY 2009 state budget -- which includes $122.5 million in vetoes - as a part of a five-point  plan aimed at ensuring long-term fiscal stability during a time of national economic uncertainty.  In addition to vetoed spending in the FY 2009 Budget, the Governor is filing a companion budget package that includes expansion of emergency 9C powers to prepare for a potential decline in state tax revenues and increasing stresses in some areas of the budget as well as a number of targeted amendments to health care reform law to place this national model on more sound financial footing.

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    07.02.08 - Energy Bill Signing

On Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick traveled to the Museum of Science in Boston to sign the Green Communities Act. The act is a comprehensive energy reform bill that resulted from close collaboration with House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and Senate President Therese Murray. The bill, which sets a new national standard in energy policy, was filed by Speaker DiMasi in 2007.

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    07.01.08 - Neighborhood Stabilization Loan Fund

On Tuesday, July 1, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick announced the details of a unique state-sponsored, low-interest loan fund for developers to buy abandoned and at-risk properties, and get them quickly reoccupied with new homeowners or renters. The fund, consisting of $17 million from private lenders and another $3 million from private non-profit foundations, is part of the Patrick Administration's comprehensive response to the foreclosure crisis in Massachusetts.

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    06.25.08 - Action Agenda, Final Reports Released

On June 25, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick unveiled the final portions of his Education Action Agenda – the state’s blueprint to move Massachusetts through its next phase in education reform by 2020 – focused on improving access to higher education for all Massachusetts residents, and unleashing innovation to spur long-term system change in the state’s public education system. The announcement, made at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, preceded the historic first-ever joint meeting of the state’s newly formed education boards: the Board of Early Education and Care, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Board of Higher Education and the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees.

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    06.16.08 - Life Science Bill Signing

On Monday, June 16th, 2008 Governor Deval Patrick, joined by Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker of the House Salvatore F. DiMasi, culminating a year-long legislative effort by signing pioneering legislation at the Joslin Diabetes Center as he unveiled for the first time the comprehensive, innovative Massachusetts Life Sciences Law. The legislation, a 10-year, $1-billion investment in the industry, will secure and expand Massachusetts’ life science supercluster. “With this initiative we take our rightful place as a global leader in the life sciences,” said Governor Patrick.

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    06.12.08 - School Bus Retrofitting

On Thursday, June 12, 2008, Governor Patrick traveled to the Julia F.
Callahan Elementary School in Lynn to announce the start of the
MassCleanDiesel: Clean Air for Kids program. The first statewide program
of its kind in the nation, MassCleanDiesel will retrofit virtually all
diesel-powered school buses in the state with pollution-reduction
equipment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and thereby improving air
quality and public health across Massachusetts communities

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    06.09.08 - Federal Fishing Aid Announced

On Monday, June 9, 2008, Governor Patrick joined state and regional officials and local fishermen to announce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has approved the state’s plan to distribute $13.4 million in federal disaster relief to the Commonwealth’s struggling commercial groundfish fleet – delivering aid to fishermen harmed by federal restrictions on groundfish harvesting by the end of August. In the following recording are Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Tim Murray and Senator John Kerry.
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    05.29.08 - $1.3 Billion Affordable Housing Investment

On Thursday, May 29, 2008, Governor Patrick signed into law a $1.275 billion bond authorization – the state’s largest investment ever in housing and community development projects throughout the Commonwealth.  The speakers in this podcast, in chronological order, are Governor Deval Patrick, Chairman Kevin Honan, Mayor Thomas Menino, and Senator Steven A. Tolman.
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    05.28.08 - Oceans Bill Signed

On Wednesday, May 28, 2008, Governor Patrick traveled to the New England Aquarium to sign the Oceans Act of 2008, which will require Massachusetts to develop a first-in-the-nation comprehensive plan to manage development in its state waters, balancing natural resource preservation with traditional and new uses, including renewable energy.  The speakers in this podcast, in chronological order, are Governor Deval Patrick, Speaker Sal DiMasi, and Senator Robert A. O'Leary.

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    05.13.08 - Supporting YouthWorks Summer Jobs

On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick today highlighted the administration’s funding of more than $5.6 million for the YouthWorks summer jobs program this year – an increase of $1.2 million from last year – as part of a comprehensive approach that coordinates education, employment and support services to increase opportunity and development for young people throughout Massachusetts. 

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    05.01.08 - Comprehensive Clean Energy Strategy

On Thursday, May 1, 2008, Governor Patrick delivered a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce where he presented a comprehensive, ambitious strategy for taking national leadership in clean energy in response to record high energy prices and in recognition of the opportunities for jobs and economic growth in the burgeoning clean energy industry.

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    04.29.08 - Northampton Workforce Training Fund Grant

On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Governor Patrick travelled to Northampton City Hall to announce the award of a Workforce Training Fund (WTF) grant to Amherst Woodworking and Supply, Inc.  The grant totals $44,000 and will train 44 employees. These grants are part of a total of $18 million in funds that will go to 200 companies to train over 16,000 workers throughout the state, which were announced during the governor's major economic policy address at MIT's Sloan School of Business Management on April 9.
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    04.22.08 - Clean Energy Celebrated at MIT

April 22 - Governor Patrick visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to speak about his administration's clean energy accomplishments and initiatives and to participate in MIT's Earth Day celebration.  The Earth Day event is part of the MIT Energy Initiative..
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    04.16.08 - Life Sciences Expansion in Billerica

On April 16, 2008, Governor Patrick travelled to Billerica to announce the expansion of life sciences company EMD Serono, Inc., and Merck Serono, both affiliates of Merck KGaA of Germany. The company will invest $50 million to expand its Billerica facility, creating at least 100 new jobs.

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    04.07.08 - Evergreen Solar Expansion

Governor Deval Patrick visited the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's Deer Island wastewater treatment facility to make two announcements relative to renewable energy in Massachusetts: a second phase of expansion by Marlboro-based Evergreen Solar at its manufacturing facility in Devens, and a year's worth of progress with state agencies adopting renewable energy under the Governor's "Leading By Example" Executive Order. 
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    04.03.08 - Organogenesis Expansion Announced

Governor Deval Patrick joined local officials and Organogenesis, Inc. CEO Geoff MacKay to announce that the Massachusetts-based company, which was once planning to move its operations outside of the state, is initiating an expansion of its global headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Canton, MA. 
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    03.31.08 - Youth Violence Prevention Week

Governor Patrick joined Lieutenant Governor Murray, Senate President Murray, Speaker DiMasi, Attorney General Coakley, other state and local officials and dozens of area teenagers to kick off Youth Violence Prevention Week at the State House.
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    03.27.08 - First Statewide Hunger Summit

Governor Patrick attended the first ever Statewide Hunger Summit.  Along with Health and Human Services Secretary JudyAnn Bigby, U.S. Congressman James McGovern, and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the governor joined hundreds of concerned individuals to raise awareness of hunger issues in the Commonwealth and the importance of access to nutritious food.

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    03.18.08 - Resort Casino Testimony

Governor Patrick testified in support of his destination resort casino proposal, arguing that his plan would help create tens of thousands of new jobs and generate billions of dollars in new revenue for Massachusetts and must be evaluated on the merits. 

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    03.11.08 - Governor Appoints New Secretary of Education

Governor Patrick visited Monument High School in South Boston to announce the selection of Paul Reville as the Commonwealth's new Secretary of Education. 

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    03.05.08 - Tax Loophole Testimony

Governor Patrick testified before the Legislature's Joint Committee on Revenue in support of his "Act Improving Tax Fairness and Business Competitiveness," which seeks to close corporate tax loopholes and lower the corporate tax rate.  

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    02.26.08 - Governor Speaks at North Shore Buisiness to Buisiness Expo

Governor Patrick spoke at the North Shore Business to Business Expo in Danvers.  In his speech, the governor outlined his administration's plan to improve Massachusetts through schools, jobs, and civic engagement. ...
 
    02.14.08 - Governor Testifies on Behalf of Broadband Bill

Governor Patrick testified on behalf of House 4311, An Act Establishing and Funding the Massachusetts Broadband Institute. ...
 
    02.13.08 - Governor Announces Life Sciences Center at UMass Lowell

Governor Patrick travelled to UMass Lowell to announce the award of a $4 million grant to be used for a new Massachusetts Medical Device Development ("M2D2") innovation center. ...
 
    02.07.08 - AFL-CIO Leadership Endorses Casino Plan

Governor Patrick met with the Executive Council of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO after their endorsement of his destination resort casino plan. ...
 
    01.24.08 - Governor Delivers State of the Commonwealth Address

On January 24rd, 2008 Governor Patrick delivered his first State of the Commonwealth Addresss in front of a joint session of the Legislature. ...
 
    01.23.08 - Governor Patrick Releases His FY09 Budget Recomendtation

On January 23rd, 2008 Governor Patrick released his FY09 budget recomendation at a press conference at the State House   ...
 
    01.18.08 - Governor Patrick Invites You to the State of the State Address

Governor Patrick invites citizens across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to listen to the State of the Commonwealth Address which will be delivered on Thursday, January 24th.   ...
 
    12.18.07 - Governor Delivers Testimony on Resort Casinos

Governor Deval Patrick testified before the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets on behalf of his casino gaming proposal. ...
 
    12.05.07 - China Trade Mission Update

From Beijing, Governor Patrick talks about the first few days of the Commonwealth China Trade Mission Trip. ...
 
    11.20.07 - Staying Warm for Thanksgiving

Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill funding $15 million to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. ...
 
    11.13.07 - New Buffer Zone Bill Signed into Law

Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill expanding the protected area around reproductive health facilities in Massachusetts. ...
 
    11.08.07 - Leading in Biotechnology

Governor Patrick attended the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council's annual Mass Opportunities Biotechnology Investment Conference where leaders in both biotechnology and financial communities gathered to discuss the biotechnology industry.  ...
 
    11.02.07 - Cast Your Local Vote on Tuesday, November 6th

In this week's podcast, Governor Patrick reminds citizens to cast their vote in the local elections on Tuesday, November 6th.  ...
 
    10.25.07 - Anti-Crime Council Meeting

Governor Patrick joined state and city officials to discuss strategies for preventing crime in the Bay State at the monthly Anti-Crime Council meeting. ...
 
    10.18.07 - Foreclosure Prevention Plan Unveiled

overnor Patrick joined state and local officials, non-profit leaders, mortgage lenders and city homeowners, to unveil his comprehensive foreclosure prevention plan. ...
 
    10.11.07 - Governor Patrick Hosts Town Hall Forum in Quincy

Governor Patrick hosted a town hall forum in Quincy to discuss the challenges and solutions facing education in the commonwealth. ...
 
    09.25.07 - Governor Patrick Announces a Zero-Tolerance Policy on Domestic Violence

Governor Patrick announced a zero-tolerance policy for domestic violence in Massachusetts, while highlighting more than $5 million in federal and state funding for prevention programs. ...
 
    09.25.07 - Governor Patrick Visits Aborn Elementary School

Governor Patrick visits the Aborn Elementary School in Lynn to commend students for leading the nation on the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests. ...
 
    09.17.07 - Destination Resort Casino Plan

Governor Deval Patrick announces his plan to authorize the opening of three resort casinos throughout the Commonwealth. ...
 
    09.11.07 - 9/11 Remebrance Ceremony

Governor Patrick presided over a ceremony marking the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and honoring those lost on that day. ...
 
    08.29.07 - Broadband Expansion

Broadband Incentive Fund focused on expediting broadband deployment in Western Massachusetts and other underserved areas of the Commonwealth in order to spur economic development. ...
 
    08.24.07 - Announcement of Sea Laboratory off Massachusetts Coast

Highlights from the announcment of a new ocean observatory and the impact it will have on our environmental understanding and economy. ...
 
    08.17.07 - Lt. Governor Murray Speaks on Prescription Advantage Improvements

Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray talks about some exciting changes to a program called Prescription Advantage, part of the Patrick-Murray administration’s ongoing work to bring quality, affordable health care to everyone in the Commonwealth. ...
 
    08.09.07 - Governor Launches Commonwealth Readiness Project

Governor Patrick launches the Readiness Project, a ten year strategic plan to secure education and economic strength for individuals, communities and the Commonwealth. ...
 
    08.03.07 - Governor Signs Identity Theft Prevention Bill

Governor Patrick talks about the ID Theft Prevention Bill he signed this week, as well as ways citizens can take action to protect their identities. ...
 
    07.24.07 - Governor Signs Key Parts of Municipal Partnership into Law

Governor Patrick speaks before signing into law two key pieces of his proposed Municipal Partnership Act to relieve pressure on property taxes. ...
 
    07.17.07 - Governor Signs Mobililty Compact

Governor Patrick speaks before signing of a historic transportation agreement, the Massachusetts Mobility Compact. ...
 
    07.13.07 - Governor Speaks Before Signing FY08 Budget

Governor Patrick speaks before signing House 4141, the budget for Fiscal Year 2008. ...
 
    07.05.07 - Governor's Volunteer Expo

Governor Patrick welcomes and encourages you to come to the State House on Wednesday, July 11, to participate in the Governor's Volunteer Expo. ...
 
    06.29.07 - Start of the "Individual Mandate" for Health Care

Governor Patrick highlights the beginning of our "individual mandate," a provision requiring every adult in Massachusetts to have health insurance coverage. ...
 
    06.22.07 - Municipal Partnership Day on the Hill

Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray, along with learders from Massachusetts cities and towns, spoke to a large crowd at the State House about the Municipal Partnership Act. ...
 
    06.15.07 - Moving Clean Energy Forward

Secretary Ian Bowles discusses steps we're taking to move clean energy initiatives forward in the commonwealth. ...
 
    06.07.07 - Marriage Equality in Massachusetts

Governor Patrick explains the reasons for his opposition to putting a referendum on same sex marriage on the ballot in 2008. ...
 
    06.01.07 - Readiness Project: Education as our Competitive Edge

Speaking at the UMass-Boston commencement, Governor Patrick ushered in the next era of education reform in the Commonwealth. ...
 
    05.24.07 - Red Sox Partnership

Governor Patrick announces a new partnership between the Boston Red Sox and the Commonwealth's Health Connector Authority. ...
 
    05.18.07 - Commencement Address

Governor Patrick speaks at the commencement for Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, Massachusetts. ...
 
    05.09.07 - Life Sciences Initiative Announced

Governor Patrick announces his plan to make Massachusetts the global leader in life sciences, unveiling for the first time ever a comprehensive, collaborative Massachusetts Life Sciences Strategy. ...
 
    05.04.07 - Housing Costs and Foreclosure

Governor Patrick talks about efforts to promote affordable housing. ...
 
    04.20.07 - Clean Energy: Start Small Save Big

Governor Patrick talks about his administrations efforts in the realm of clean energy. ...
 
    04.13.07 - First 100 Days

Governor Patrick reflects on his first 100 days in office. ...
 
    04.06.07 - Student Government Day

Governor Patrick speaks to an audience of high school students at Student Government Day at the State House. ...
 
    03.30.07 - Supporting Job Creation

Governor Patrick discusses his administration's efforts to promote job growth in the Commonwealth. ...
 
    03.23.07 - Steps Towards Affordable Health Care

Governor Patrick answers questions raised by emails and phone calls to his office about the transition to affordable healthcare. ...
 
    03.16.07 - New Bedford Immigration Raid

Governor Patrick discusses the recent immigration raid in New Bedford. ...
 
    03.09.07 - Understanding Health Care Reform

Governor Patrick discusses health care in the commonwealth. ...
 
    03.02.07 - Governor's Budget Address

Governor Patrick delivers his budget reccomendations live in Melrose. ...
 
    02.23.07 - Help for Homeowners

Governor Patrick discusses recent steps to ease the burden of property taxes on the citizens of Massachusetts. ...
 
    02.16.07 - Strengthening Our Communities

Governor Patrick talks about his plans to reorganize government to deliver services in a more efficient and cost-effective way. ...
 
    02.09.07 - Making Government Work for You

Governor Patrick talks about his plans to reorganize government to deliver services in a more efficient and cost-effective way. ...
 
    02.02.07 - Governor Announces New Public Liaison Office

Governor Patrick discusses civic responsibility and announces the new Public Liaison Office. ...
 
    01.26.07 - Our First Few Weeks

Governor Patrick discusses initiatives and decisions from his eventful first few weeks in office. ...

Executive Orders

"For the purposes of this study, the term "gubernatorial executive order" is defined as any written or printed order, directive, rule, regulation, proclamation or other instrument promulgated by the governor of a state (a) in the exercise of his constitutional authority as "chief executive" or "supreme executive magistrate," (b) in fulfillment of his constitutional duty to enforce state laws, (c) in performing constitutionally assigned duties relative to executive branch reorganization, (d) in the exercise of his constitutional responsibilities as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and civil defense forces of the state, as regulated by state law, and (e) in his role as "agent" of the state legislature in exercising powers delegated to him by statute to implement and administer particular state laws and programs"(p.21)

Prior Executive Orders (1941-present)

For a list and text of all prior executive orders, please click here.

Open Letters

Summary	Submitted
I was disappointed today to learn that you vetoed H4141, a bill to provide $300,000 to family homeless shelters in Taunton and Fitchburg.	2007-12-27
What do you plan to do about the abysmal service I and thousands of other commuters receive every day on the Commuter Rail?	2007-12-30

Most Recent Sponsored Bills

Bill	Status
House, No. 1 A message from His Excellency the Governor submitting the annual budget of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007.	04/12/07 H Reported (in part) by a new draft, see H4000
House, No. 3 Recommendation of the Department of the State Auditor relative to local mandates.	04/09/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4667
House, No. 4 Recommendations of the Department of Education (letter of transmittal).	01/11/07 H Placed on file
House, No. 5 So much of the recommendations of the Department of Education (House, No. 4) as relates to providing for fair and equitable school funding.	05/15/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4747
House, No. 6 So much of the recommendations of the Department of Education (House, No. 4) as relates to providing for the establishment of local group insurance committees.	01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Public Service 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
House, No. 7 So much of the recommendations of the Department of Education (House, No. 4) as relates to improving educational services in small school districts.	03/06/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4578
House, No. 8 So much of the recommendations of the Department of Education (House, No. 4) as relates to private occupational schools.	01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on The Judiciary 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
House, No. 9 So much of the recommendations of the Department of Education (House, No. 4) as relates to providing for opportunities for single-sex schools and classes.	03/06/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4579
House, No. 10 So much of the recommendations of the Department of Education (House, No. 4) as relates to enhancing options available for under-performing and chronically under-performing schools and classifying certain management positions.	03/06/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4580
House, No. 11 So much of the recommendations of the the Board of Education (House, No. 4) as relates to Horace Mann charter schools.	03/06/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4581
House, No. 12 Recommendation of the Group Insurance Commission relative to increasing the amount of group life insurance and group accidental death and dismemberment insurance for active employees.	01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Public Service 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
House, No. 13 Recommendations of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (letter of transmittal).	x
House, No. 14 So much of the recommendations of the the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (House, No. 13) as relates to pension reform.	05/07/07 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4011
House, No. 15 So much of the recommendations of the the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (House, No. 13) as relates to chapter 32, section 91A hearings.	Public Hearing date Apr 19 am at 10:30 in Room B-1
House, No. 2010 Petition of Annual report of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (under Sections 21, 102 and 103 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws) relative to the percentum change in the average cost-of-living as shown by the United States consumer price index for the year 2006 compared with such index for the year 2005.	01/18/07 H Referred to the committee on Public Service -HJ 56 01/25/07 S Senate concurred -SJs 25-26
House, No. 2023 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to authorizing the abatement of certain property tax assessments in the town of Danvers.	01/29/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 2028 A message from His Excellency the Governor (under the provisions of Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the Constitution) recommending legislation relative to validating the proceedings of a special town election in the town of Hawley.	04/01/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4625
House, No. 2033 A message from His Excellency the Governor submitting requests for making appropriations for the fiscal year 2007 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.	02/14/07 H Reported, in part, by H2037 -HJs 94-95
House, No. 2034 A message from His Excellency the Governor submitting (under Article LXXXVII of the Amendments to the Constitution) Reorganization Plan Number 1 of 2007, relative to reorganizing the Governor's Cabinet and certain agencies of the Executive Department.	02/28/07 Chapter 19 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 2035 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with recommendation of amendment the engrossed Bill relative to the procedures of town meeting in the town of Burlington.	02/12/07 H See H2014 -HJs 91-92
House, No. 2036 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with recommendation of amendment the engrossed Bill authorizing the town of Wellesley to establish a group insurance liability fund.	02/12/07 H See H2015 -HJ 92
House, No. 2037 Bill making appropriations for the fiscalyear 2007 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.	02/26/07 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Bills in the Third Reading -HJ 111
House, No. 2071 A message from His Excellency the Governor relative to the general concerns of the Commonwealth in the year 2007.	03/04/08 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4574
House, No. 2915 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to providing for the immediate capital improvement needs of the Commonwealth.	03/23/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 3747 A message from His Excellency the Governor (under the provisions of Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Constitution) recommending legislation relative to validating the actions taken at a certain election held in the townof Wareham.	03/05/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 18 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 3748 A message from His Excellency the Governor (under the provisions of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the Constitution) recommending legislation authorizing the town of Wellesley to convey a certain parcel of land.	06/27/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 56 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 3749 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to establishing the municipal patnership act.
House, No. 3750 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with recommendation of amendment section 3 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2007 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.	02/26/07 H See H2037 -HJ 111
House, No. 3751 Bill relative to the modernization of registries of deeds.	03/07/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 3756 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to improving the fairness of the tax laws.	04/02/08 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4645
House, No. 3757 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation regarding the licensing requirements for landlocked filled tidelands.	07/26/07 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4184 -HJs 572-576
House, No. 3962 Bill authorizing the town of Franklin to grant an additional liquor license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not be drunk on the premises.	05/16/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 41 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 3966 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to providing the terms of certain bonds to be issued by the Commonwealth.	04/12/07 H Pending new draft substituted, see H3977 -HJ 199
House, No. 3971 A message from His Excellency the Governor (under the provisions of Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the Constitution) recommending legislation relative to validating the actions taken at an annual town election held in the town of Dudley.	12/16/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 383 of the Acts of 2008
House, No. 3977 Bill providing the terms of certain bonds to be issued by the Commonwealth.	04/24/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 34 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4000 Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2008 for the maintenance ofthe departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements.	04/27/07 H Reprinted as amended, see H4001 -HJs 330-353
Senate, No. 1 A message from His Excellency the Governor relative to the the inuaugural address of His Excellency Deval L. Patrick, Governor of the Commonwealth.	01/04/07 S Placed on file -SJs 11-15
Senate, No. 2 A message from His Excellency the Governor relative to the inaugural address of the His Honor Timothy P. Murray, Lieutenant-Governor of the Commonwealth.	01/04/07 S Placed on file -SJs 09-11
Senate, No. 11 Bill relative to the town of Randolph.	02/08/07 H Read second and ordered to a third reading -HJ 90
Senate, No. 13 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation to establish the Commonwealth Corps.	08/06/07 S Accompanied a new draft, see S2301
Senate, No. 14 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning (pursuant to Article LVI of the Constitution of the Commonwealth, as amended by Article XC, Section 3 of the Amendments to the Constitution) the engrossed Bill relating to the railroad depot contamination remediation and redevelopment project in the city of New Bedford (see Senate, No. 7), with recommendation of amendment.	02/08/07 S See S7 -SJ 49
Senate, No. 15 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning (pursuant to Article LVI of the Constitution of the Commonwealth, as amended by Article XC, Section 3 of the Amendments to the Constitution) the engrossed Bill relative to residency requirements for regular fire and police officers in the town of Boxborough (see Senate, No. 9), with recommendation of amendment.	02/08/07 S See S9 -SJ 50
Senate, No. 2210 Bill authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to exchange land held for conservation and recreation purposes with the Nye Family of America Association, Inc.	11/28/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 198 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 2209 Bill relative to making provisions for the management and operation of the Wallace Civic Center and Planetarium in the city of Fitchburg.	08/08/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 2176 Bill relative to public library construction.	05/14/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2700 -SJ 1575
Senate, No. 2179 Bill relative to the sale of land by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.	05/30/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 44 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 2178 Bill to establish the interstate compact for juveniles.	07/01/08 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means -HJ 1667
Senate, No. 2177 Bill to continue the safe placement of newborn infants.	08/06/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 86 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 2162 Bill relative to providing for homeownership opportunities in weak markets.	10/22/07 S New draft substituted, as amended, see S2325 -SJ 876
Senate, No. 2211 Bill relative to authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the towns of Saugus and Wakefield to grant easements to Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company.	11/05/07 S Laid before the Governor -SJs 912-913
House, No. 3979 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with recommendation of amendment the engrossed Bill further regulating the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.	04/17/07 H See H3967 -HJ 200
House, No. 501 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to enhancing information sharing concerning at-risk juveniles.	04/17/07 H Referred to the committee on The Judiciary -HJ 201 04/19/07 S Senate concurred -SJ 178
House, No. 500 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to further regulating post-release supervision.	08/28/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5085
Senate, No. 2214 Bill relative to the Secretary of Veterans' Services.	04/19/07 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ethics and Rules -SJ 177
Senate, No. 2217 Bill relative to pension divestment.	06/26/07 S See S2255
House, No. 4001 Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2008 for the maintenance ofthe departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements.	07/02/07 H Reported, in part, by the committee of conference, see H4141 -HJ 510
House, No. 3990 Bill authorizing the town of Orleans to lease certain town land.	09/27/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 121 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 3991 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to reducing gun violence.	08/28/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5085
Senate, No. 2221 Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution authorizing the General Court to provide for absentee voting by any voter (see Senate, No. 9, amended of 2005).	06/14/07 J Joint session adjourned with no action taken on this matter -SJ 498
Senate, No. 2220 Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define marriage (see House, No. 4617 of 2006).	06/14/07 J Amendment NOT agreed to - 5 YEAS to 34 NAYS (see Senate Roll Call, No. 46) - 45 YEAS to 117 NAYS (see House Roll Call, No. 103) -SJs 495-497
Senate, No. 2223 Bill to provide for the management of infectious diseases in long term care facilities.	10/22/07 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ethics and Rules -SJ 874
House, No. 4012 Bill relative to security freezes and notification of data breaches.	05/09/07 H New draft substituted, see H4018 -HJ 392
House, No. 4011 Bill relative to pension governance reform.	01/06/09 H No further action taken
Senate, No. 2232 Bill establishing the public libraries fund.	05/14/07 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means -HJ 399
House, No. 4020 A message from His Excellency the Governor submitting requests for making appropriations for the fiscal year 2007 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.	05/14/07 H Reported, in part, by H4022
Senate, No. 2234 Bill relative to the calculation of retiree colas.	05/14/07 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 228
House, No. 4022 Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2007 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.	05/16/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 3 Text of the Senate amendments to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2008 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements.	05/24/07 S See, S2250, printed as amended
House, No. 4039 Order relative to authorizing the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Affairs to make an investigation and study of certain Senate and House documents concerning library issues..	05/17/07 H Discharged to the committee on House Rules -HJ 414
House, No. 4038 Order relative to authorizing the committee on Health Care Financing to make an investigation and study of certain House documents concerning Health care mandates and prescription drugs..	05/17/07 H Discharged to the committee on House Rules -HJ 414
Senate, No. 2242 Bill relative to the Salem State College Assistance Corporation.	12/28/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 225 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4043 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to amending the law providing incentives to the motion picture industry.	06/13/07 H Amended by substitution, see H4084 -HJ 464
Senate, No. 2235 Text of the amendment recommended by the Senate committee on Ways and Means, to the House relative to the protection of personal information.	05/10/07 S See H4018
House, No. 4049 Bill authorizing the town of Westboro to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises.	07/27/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4048 Bill authorizing the town of Burlington to issue eight additional licensesfor the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises, and two additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises.	01/31/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 18 of the Acts of 2008
House, No. 4047 Bill relative to the supervision of the mortgage industry.	11/20/07 H New draft substituted, see H4385 -HJ 894
House, No. 4050 Order relative to authorizing the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to make an investigation and study of certain House documents concerning contracts for assessors, treasurers and collectors and other related matters.	04/22/08 H Discharged from committee and recommitted to the committee on House Rules
Senate, No. 2250 Text of the Senate amendments to the House Bill making appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements.	05/24/07 S See H4001
House, No. 4068 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with recommendation of amendments the engrossed Bill designating a bridge in the city of Methuen as the Corporal David M. Vincente Bridge.	06/04/07 H See H3446 -HJ 442
House, No. 4067 Bill authorizing the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to Sullivan and McLaughlin Companies, Inc..	07/26/07 H New draft substituted, see H4186 -HJs 566-567
House, No. 4066 Bill authorizing the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the city ofBoston.	07/26/07 H New draft substituted, see H4185 -HJ 566
House, No. 4065 Bill discontinuing that portion of Gravelly Brook Road ling in the town ofTopsfield as a county highway.	08/04/08 S Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 2479
House, No. 4064 Bill relative to the easement on land owned by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the town of Marlborough.	08/23/07 H See H4190 -HJ 616
House, No. 4063 Bill authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Mainenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the city of Worcester.	09/18/07 H Amended by substitution of H4189 -HJ 656
Senate, No. 2255 Bill relative to pension divestment.	11/02/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 151 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 2259 Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2008 to provide funding to support pandemic preparation and response in the Commonwealth.	06/30/08 S New draft substituted, see S2775 -SJ 1951
Senate, No. 2258 Bill relative to pandemic or disaster planning by health care providers.	06/11/07 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 485
House, No. 4084 Bill amending the law providing incentives to the motion picture industry.	07/20/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 63 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4083 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to extending certain capital spending authorizations.	07/12/07 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4153
House, No. 4085 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to implementing the Division of Banks mortgage summit recommendations.	10/17/07 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4306
House, No. 4088 Bill changing the name of the Massachusetts College of Art.	07/25/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 72 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4091 A message from His Excellency the Governor submitting recommendations for making certain appropriations for fiscal year 2008 before final action on the General Appropriation Bill.	06/25/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 54 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4107 Bill regarding equality in the MassHealth program.	07/31/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 217 of the Acts of 2008
House, No. 4106 Bill authorizing the city of Gardner to grant 3 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises.	01/04/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 226 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4105 Bill to promote quality and affordable municipal health insurance through the GIC.	06/21/07 H Pending new draft substituted, see H4110 -HJ 487
Senate, No. 2274 Amendment amending the law providing incentives to the motion picture industry.	06/21/07 S See H4084
Senate, No. 2273 Bill to prohibit internet hunting.	06/21/07 S See S860
Senate, No. 2271 Bill authorizing the town of Ashburnham to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises.	12/18/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 217 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 2270 Bill authorizing the town of Rehoboth to grant a license for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises.	11/19/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 170 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 2269 Bill authorizing the town of Ipswich to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to Ipswich RE Holdings, LLC for the establishment located at 30 South Main St., Ipswich, Massachusetts.	08/23/07 H Enacted -HJ 617
Senate, No. 2268 Bill authorizing the town of Sandwich to grant an additional liquor license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises.	01/06/09 H No further action taken
House, No. 4112 Communication from the Division of Energy Resources of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (under the provisions of section 12 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws) submitting final amended proposed regulations (225 CMR 14.00) relative to the renewable energy portfolio standard.	01/06/09 H No further action taken
House, No. 4110 Bill to promote quality and affordable municipal health insurance through the Group Insurance Commission.	07/25/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 2276 Bill further establishing oversight of sober homes.	07/24/08 S New draft substituted, see S2839 -SJ 2134
House, No. 4116 Bill relative to mutual aid for local public health.	10/02/07 H Read second and ordered to a third reading -HJ 698
Senate, No. 2279 Text of Senate amendments to the House bill to promote quality and affordable municipal health insurance through the Group Insurance Commission.	06/26/07 S See H4110
Senate, No. 2278 Text of the amendment recommended by the Senate committee on Ways and Means, to the House bill to promote quality and affordable municipal health insurance through the Group Insurance Commission.	06/26/07 S See H4110
House, No. 4118 Bill to reduce the stress on local property taxes through enhanced pensionfund investment.	06/27/07 H New draft substituted, see H4125 -HJs 500-501
House, No. 4125 Bill to reduce the stress on local property taxes through enhanced pensionfund investment.	07/25/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 68 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 2281 Bill relative to oceans.	12/23/08 H Enacted
House, No. 4126 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with recommendation of amendment the engrossed Bill authorizing the town of Wellesley to convey a certain parcel of land.	06/28/07 H See H3954 -HJ 504
House, No. 4141 Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2008 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements.	09/20/07 S Item 7007-0900 passed over veto - 34 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See Senate Roll Call, No. 112) -SJs 787-797
House, No. 4127 A message from His Excellency the Governor submitting requests for making appropriations for the fiscal year 2007 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.	11/08/07 H Reported, in part, by H4350 -HJ 825
Senate, No. 2286 Bill relative to improving quality in early education and care by family child care providers.	01/06/09 S Rules suspended 01/06/09 S Senate concurred in the House amendment
House, No. 4130 Text of a further amendment (offered by Mr. Turkington of Falmouth) to the Senate amendment (striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text contained in Senate document numbered 2274) of the House Bill providing incentives to the motion picture industry.	07/09/07 H See H4084 -HJ 516
Senate, No. 2288 Text of the amendment to the House bill amending the law providing incentives to the motion picture industry.	07/11/07 S See H4084 -SJ 568
Senate, No. 2236 Text of Senate amendments to the House Bill relative to the protection of personal information.	05/10/07 S See H4018
House, No. 4149 A message from His Excellency the Governor (under the provisions of Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the Constitution) recommending legislation relative to validating the actions taken at the annual town election held in thetown of Southampton.	08/29/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 99 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4133 Communication from the Human Services Division of the ExecutiveOffice for Administration and Finance (under the provisions of section 61A of Chapter 31 of section 5 (3) (e) of Chapter 32 of the General Laws) submitting revisions to regulations for initial medical and physicalfitness standard tests of municipal public safety personnel.	07/12/07 H Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
House, No. 4160 Bill relative to directing the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to establish an electronic health records task force.	10/10/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 130 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4159 Bill relative to directing the Comptroller of the Commonwealth to transfercertain funds to the Health Care Security Trust Fund.	11/28/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 193 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4158 Bill relative to the requirement that certain sex offenders wear a global positioning system device.	07/16/07 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Bills in the Third Reading -HJ 540
House, No. 4157 Bill relative to the sharing of information by the Division of Unemployment Assistance in furtherance of health care reform.	11/28/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4153 Bill extending certain capital spending authorizations.	07/12/07 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means -HJ 531
House, No. 4152 Bill authorizing the lease of land to yacht clubs.	07/31/08 H New draft substituted, see H5049 -HJ 1947
House, No. 4148 Bill relative to additional liquor license in the city of Salem.	09/27/07 S Read second and ordered to a third reading -SJ 817
House, No. 4147 Bill authorizing the town of Foxborough to grant 12 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises.	10/10/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 132 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4146 Bill relative to the confidentiality of loan applications.	07/19/07 H Read second and ordered to a third reading -HJ 554
House, No. 4145 Bill relative to the physician credentialing process.	11/19/07 H Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading -HJ 882
House, No. 4144 Bill relative to security freezes and notification of data breaches.	08/02/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 82 of the Acts of 2007
Senate, No. 2289 Bill relative to providing benefits for permanent functional loss and disfigurement under the Worker's Compensation Act.	07/16/07 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 581
House, No. 4161 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with his objections thereto in writing the engrossed Bill relative to the school department of the town of Tewksbury.	07/16/07 H See H4117 -HJ 540
House, No. 4155 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with his disapproval of certain items and sections and parts of certain items, and reductions in certain items contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2008 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements.	07/16/07 H See H4141 -HJ 538
House, No. 4172 Text of an amendment to the Senate bill relative to pension divestment.	07/19/07 H Recommended new text for S2255
House, No. 4171 Text of an amendment to the Senate bill making provision for the management and operation of the Wallace Civic Center and Planetarium in the city of Fitchburg.	07/19/07 H Recommended new text for S2209 -HJ 549
House, No. 4170 Bill relative to worker's compensation.	01/06/09 H No further action taken
House, No. 4169 Bill to direct the Secretary of Environmental Affairs to implement a voluntary "green dot" recycled content labeling program.	07/19/07 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means -HJ 551
Senate, No. 2292 Bill relative to establishing a water infrastructure finance commission.	01/31/08 H Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means -HJ 1032
Senate, No. 2296 Bill relative to employer assisted housing and responsible lending.	07/24/07 S Reprinted as amended, see S2299
Senate, No. 2295 Bill relative to welfare reform.	07/24/07 S Reprinted as amended, see S2298
House, No. 4174 Order relative to authorizing the committee on Financial Services to make an investigation and study of a certain House document concerning physician evaluation programs by insurance companies.	04/22/08 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4693
Senate, No. 2299 Bill relative to employer assisted housing and responsible lending.	07/31/07 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means -HJs 582-583
Senate, No. 2298 Bill relative to reform.	07/26/07 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means -HJ 564
House, No. 4182 A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to protecting the Commonwealth from natural disasters or emergencies that threaten the public health or safety of its citizens.	11/07/07 H Reported (in part) by H4345 -HJ 816
House, No. 4181 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with recommendation of amendment the engrossed Bill relative to security freezes and notification of data breaches.	07/26/07 H See H4144 -HJ 561
House, No. 4180 A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with recommendation of amendment the engrossed Bill relative to the use of certain school building assistance program reimbursements to the city of Medford.	07/26/07 H See H4096 -HJs 560-561
House, No. 4186 Bill authorizing the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to Sullivan McLaughlin, Inc..	11/30/07 G Signed by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, Chapter 207 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4185 Bill authorizing the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the city ofBoston.	04/17/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 90 of the Acts of 2008
House, No. 4184 Bill relative to the licensing requirements for certain tidelands.	10/25/07 H Reported by the committee of conference, see H4324 -HJ 780
House, No. 4179 Bill relative to Aquinnah.	12/28/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 222 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4178 Bill authorizing the town of Westborough to grant and additional license for sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises.	12/21/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4177 Bill authorizing the town of Weston to grant a single license for the saleof wine at a food store.	02/21/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 37 of the Acts of 2008
House, No. 4176 Bill relataive to the issuance of an all alcohol veverage license in the city of Easthampton.	01/25/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2008
Senate, No. 2306 Text of the amendment recommended by the Senate committee on Ways and Means, to the House bill relative to the licensing requirements for certain tidelands.	07/30/07 S See H4184 -SJ 643
Senate, No. 2303 Bill relative to designating a certain bridge in the town of Medfield as the Senator Leverett Saltonstall bridge.	01/16/08 H Read second and ordered to a third reading -HJ 996
House, No. 4190 Bill relative to the easement on land owned by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the town of Marlborough.	11/19/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 172 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4189 Bill authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the city of Worcester.	11/27/07 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 190 of the Acts of 2007
House, No. 4188 Bill relative to abandoned vessels.	02/06/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 23 of the Acts of 2008
House, No. 4187 Bill relative to abandoned vessels.	01/06/09 S Rules suspended 01/06/09 S Senate NON-concurred in the House amendment
Senate, No. 2307 Bill relative to amending the enclosure for public and semipublic outdoor inground swimming pools.	10/16/07 S New draft substituted, see S2363 -SJ 862
House, No. 4206 Bill regulating challenge courses and climbing wall facilities by the Department of Public Safety.	08/02/07 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means -HJ 592
House, No. 4205 Bill authorizing the transfer of the former Fisher Hill Reservoir in the town of Brookline.	11/14/07 H New draft substituted, see H4343 -HJs 838-839
House, No. 4204 Bill authorizing the Department of Conservation and Recreation to enter into a certain lease.	07/24/08 H New draft substituted, see H5008 -HJ 1818
House, No. 4203 Bill authorizing the sale of a certain parcel of land in the city of Waltham to said city.	11/14/07 H New draft substituted, see H4342 -HJ 838
House, No. 4202 Bill authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to transfer control of a certain parcel of land.	07/24/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 202 of the Acts of 2008
House, No. 4201 Resolve establishing a special commission relative to tick borne illness.	06/26/08 H New draft substituted, see H4802 -HJ 1644
House, No. 4200 Bill relative to the public health impact of commercialism in schools.	08/02/07 H Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing -HJ 592
House, No. 4199 Bill to promote proper school nutrition.	11/19/07 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4376

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