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07/01/2018 - 12/31/2018
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Authorizing Officer name
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Joseph
A.
Giannino
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Title
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Principal
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Business name
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Government Relations Group, LLC
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Address
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11 Beacon Street
Suite 720
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City, state, zip code
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Boston, MA 02108-
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Country
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US
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Phone
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617-367-5847
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Compensation/Salaries Paid
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Joseph A. Giannino
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$150,000.00
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Total salaries paid |
$150,000.00
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Operating Expenses
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Advertising expenses
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$0.00
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
Staples
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Photocopies, scans
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$623.45
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
Apple Store: $742.35, Staples: $401.30
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Computer equipment, supplies
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$1,143.65
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
UMASS Club Boston
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Professional dues
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$1,080.00
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Fax charges
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$0.00
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
Comcast Business
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Internet fees
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$1,487.22
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Legal fees
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$0.00
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
USPS
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Postage, shipping, delivery
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$752.12
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
Staples: $611.14, Office Depot: $191.29
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Office supplies, equipment
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$802.43
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Printing expenses
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$0.00
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Public relations expenses
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$0.00
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
SHIGO LLC
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Rent
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$8,720.01
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Office and support staff salaries
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$0.00
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Professional subscriptions
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$0.00
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Taxes
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$0.00
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
Verizon Wireless
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Telephone, cell phone, handheld
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$1,704.42
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
Eversource
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Utilities (heat, water, electricity)
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$437.12
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7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
MER Consulting Services LLC ,coordination of lobbying registrations and reports.
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Other operating expenses
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$2,500.00
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$19,250.42
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Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $28,200.00
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Executive
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Pursuing procurement opportunities through the Executive Office relative to the education vertical in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Massachusetts Production Coalition
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $2,500.00
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House Bill
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4401
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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4
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4592
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An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4400
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2530
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4714
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An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: SAG-AFTRA, New England Local
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $6,000.00
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House Bill
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4401
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4592
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An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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4
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2530
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4400
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4714
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An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
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Executive
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No Activity
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: The Pew Charitable Trusts
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $4,950.00
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House Bill
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2474
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An Act authorizing dental therapists to expand access to oral health
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1169
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An Act authorizing dental therapists to expand access to oral health
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: HMD Enterprises LLC
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $12,000.00
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Executive
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Legislative matters relative to the regulation of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Department of Public Health and the Cannabis Control Commission.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Sazerac Company, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $33,000.00
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Executive
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Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission relative to Licensing issues.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: IATSE LOCAL 481
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $12,000.00
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Senate Bill
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2530
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie..
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4592
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An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4714
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An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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4
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie..
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4400
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4401
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Teamsters Local 25
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $22,000.00
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House Bill
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2823
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An Act to promote economic development and market access for emerging businesses
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1034
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An Act relative to a prevailing wage for trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2472
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An Act relative to nuclear power plant protections
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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3703
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An Act to further define standards of employee safety
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1571
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An Act relative to economic development tax credits
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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3533
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An Act improving the accessibility of certain Massport environmental data relative to East Boston
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2530
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1476
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An Act relative to the retirement of University of Massachusetts police
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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1588
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An Act promoting Massachusetts film production
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1569
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An Act closing a corporate tax haven loophole
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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4
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4592
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An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4400
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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4714
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An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1022
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An Act establishing collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4401
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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1463
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An Act relative to the retirement of University of Massachusetts police
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1433
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An Act relative to the retirement of University of Massachusetts police
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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181
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An Act promoting efficiency and transparency in economic development
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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183
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An Act relative to craft brewers
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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1491
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An Act to remove the film tax credit expiration date
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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3344
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An Act relative to film tax credit transparency
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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180
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An Act relative to transparency of economic development spending
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1498
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An Act relative to sunsetting tax expenditures
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2566
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An Act providing for an early retirement incentive program for employees of the Massachusetts Port Authority
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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136
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An Act restoring contract rights to craft brewers
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1376
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An Act relative to the University of Massachusetts police
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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3346
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An Act relative to film tax credit transferability
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Harrington Memorial Hospital, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $10,500.00
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House Bill
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4639
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An Act establishing the Honorable Peter V. Kocot Act to enhance access to high quality, affordable and transparent healthcare in the Commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2573
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Affordable Health Care
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Fiesta Shows Dean & Flynn, Inc.
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Executive
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No Activity This Period
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $32,328.00
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House Bill
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4393
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An Act to promote autonomy and success in schools
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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257
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An Act relative to transportation of regional vocational schools
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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4
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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260
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An Act relative to vocational education transportation for nonresident students
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4400
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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251
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An Act relative to regional bonus aid
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2530
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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265
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An Act to assure opportunity for all students with disabilities
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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250
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An Act establishing a special commission to study vocational education transportation
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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248
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An Act relative to vocational education transportation for nonresident students
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2063
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An Act relative to circuit breaker reimbursement
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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264
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An Act relative to special education funding
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1137
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An Act relative to regional stabilization funds
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4401
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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activitie...
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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304
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An Act to promote autonomy and success in schools
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Premier Healthcare Group, LLC
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $32,250.00
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Executive
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Department of Public Health and the Cannabis Control Commission relative to the regulation of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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| | |
Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Green Star Herbals
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $33,000.00
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Executive
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Department of Public Health and the Cannabis Control Commission relative to the regulation of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Alliance of Massachusetts Amusement Businesses and Attractions, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $12,000.00
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Senate Bill
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1016
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An Act to clarify the earned sick time
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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418
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An Act relative to the use of elephants in traveling animal acts
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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952
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An Act making discrimination on the basis of height and weight unlawful
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1048
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An Act establishing a family and medical leave insurance program
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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490
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An Act relative to wild and exotic animal performance prohibtion
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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3275
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An Act relative to amusement devices
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2559
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An Act relative to the task force on employee vacation and earned sick leave credit
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1808
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An Act Human Accommodations Act
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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| | |
Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Animal Rescue League of Boston
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $15,000.00
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House Bill
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470
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An Act authorizing permitting by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2248
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An Act further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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456
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An Act concerning the trapping of fur-bearing mammals
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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418
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An Act relative to the use of elephants in traveling animal acts
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2463
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An Act expanding the powers of the director of Fisheries and Wildlife
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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3563
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An Act relative to the control of furbearing mammals
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2187
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An Act protecting abandoned animals in vacant properties
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2312
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An Act for Health Education in Women's Correctional Institutions
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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421
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An Act relative to beavers
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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442
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An Act conserving our natural resources
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4270
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An Act to study the health of the Blue Hills Forest and ecology to inform long-term reservation management
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2285
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An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4565
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An Act to protect animal welfare and safety in cities and towns
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2461
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An Act protecting dogs at boarding kennels and daycare facilities
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2331
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An Act relative to protecting puppies and kittens
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2464
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An Act relative to outdoor heritage
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4050
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An Act to promote the care and well-being of livestock
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Oppose
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$0.00
|
N/A
|
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Total amount
|
$0.00
| |
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Sub-agent: Joseph A. Giannino
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Client: Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchise Owners d/b/a DDIFO, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $24,000.00
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House Bill
|
3142
|
An Act relative to the pooling of tips
|
Support
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
Senate Bill
|
1042
|
An Act relative to the pooling of tips
|
Support
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
House Bill
|
4234
|
An Act reducing plastic bag pollution
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
Senate Bill
|
424
|
An Act reducing plastic bag pollution
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
House Bill
|
4640
|
An Act relative to minimum wage, paid family medical leave and the sales tax holiday
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
House Bill
|
3156
|
An Act to clarify the tips law
|
Support
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
Senate Bill
|
1048
|
An Act establishing a family and medical leave insurance program
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
House Bill
|
3144
|
An Act establishing just schedules for employees
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
Senate Bill
|
1016
|
An Act to clarify the earned sick time
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
House Bill
|
3329
|
An Act to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
House Bill
|
2121
|
An Act reducing plastic bag pollution
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
House Bill
|
2559
|
An Act relative to the task force on employee vacation and earned sick leave credit
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
House Bill
|
2858
|
An Act to protect youth from the health risks of sugary drinks
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
House Bill
|
3155
|
An Act to clarify the earned sick time statute
|
Neutral
|
$0.00
|
N/A
|
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Total amount
|
$0.00
| |
|
|
|
Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
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No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period. |
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Additional Expenses
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No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period. |
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Campaign Contributions
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07/30/2018 | Joseph A. Giannino |
Joe McGonagle Committee
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State Representative, 28th Middlesex District
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$200.00
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08/06/2018 | Joseph A. Giannino |
Rushing Committee
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State Representative, 9th Suffolk District
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$200.00
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10/03/2018 | Joseph A. Giannino |
Speliotis Committee
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State Representative, 13th Essex District
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$200.00
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| | | Total contributions |
$600.00
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