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Lobbyist Entity disclosure reporting period:   01/01/2021 - 06/30/2021
Authorizing Officer name Joseph A. Giannino
Title Principal
Business name Government Relations Group, LLC
Address 11 Beacon Street, Suite 720   
City, state, zip code Boston, MA 02108         
Country US
Phone 617-367-5847 

Client Compensation
NameAmount
Adult Day Health, Inc. $30,000.00
Alliance of Massachusetts Amusement Businesses and Attractions, Inc. (AMABA) $6,000.00
Animal Rescue League of Boston $10,000.00
DD Independent Franchise Owners, Inc. $24,000.00
Dean and Flynn, Inc. $10,000.00
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company $28,200.00
IATSE Local 481 $12,000.00
Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc. $6,000.00
Massachusetts Partnership for Youths, Inc. $20,000.00
Massachusetts Production Coalition, Inc. $10,000.00
Novolex $0.00
Premier Healthcare Group LLC $32,256.00
SAG-AFTRA, New England Local $0.00
Sazerac Company, Inc. $33,000.00
Teamsters Local Union Number 25 $22,200.00
Total salaries received $243,656.00

 
Compensation/Salaries Paid
Lobbyist or Entity nameSalaries
Joseph Giannino $100,000.00
Total salaries paid $100,000.00
 
Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
No activities, bill numbers or bill titles were disclosed for this reporting period.
 
Operating Expenses
DateRecipientType of expenseAmount
01/01/2021 Staples Photocopies, scans $721.54
01/01/2021 Apple Store Computer equipment, supplies $2,141.32
01/01/2021 UMASS Club Professional dues $3,500.00
01/01/2021 COMCAST Internet fees $2,414.34
01/01/2021 Gesmer Updegrove Legal fees $2,500.00
01/01/2021 USPS Postage, shipping, delivery $1,475.31
01/01/2021 Staples Office supplies, equipment $2,194.33
01/01/2021 SHIGO LLC Rent $13,183.56
01/01/2021 Verizon Telephone, cell phone, handheld $2,371.38
01/01/2021 Eversource Utilities (heat, water, electricity) $421.65
  Total operating expenses $30,923.43
 
Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Additional Expenses
No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Campaign Contributions
No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Adult Day Health, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 3456 An Act relative to work and family mobility during and subsequent to the COVID-19 emergency Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 213 An Act to assure quality foster care Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 210 An Act empowering the office of the child advocate to enforce its statutory duties Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 212 An Act establishing a foster parents' Bill of Rights Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 211 An Act establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office Neutral $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Alliance of Massachusetts Amusement Businesses and Attractions, Inc. (AMABA)
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Office of the Governor Matters Relative to Pandemic Shutdown and Reopening Neutral $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Animal Rescue League of Boston
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 1322 An Act protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3376 An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 913 An Act relative to beavers Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 3 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 583 An Act to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1016 An Act authorizing permitting by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4000 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1437 An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis and beyond Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1022 An Act conserving our natural resources Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1840 An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1023 An Act relative to outdoor heritage Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 2148 An Act protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 587 An Act further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1097 An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1716 An Act addressing investigations of reports of abuse and neglect Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Attorney General's Office (AGO) Regulations concerning Chapter 333 of the Acts of 2016, An Act to prevent cruelty to farm animals, Attorney General Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1824 An Act to protect animals from convicted animal abusers Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1015 An Act authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 595 An Act protecting dogs at boarding kennels and daycare facilities Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 904 An Act further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 864 An Act to upgrade hen welfare and establish uniform cage-free standards Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 885 An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis and beyond Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 554 An Act conserving our natural resources Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) Regulations concerning Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 222 An Act prohibiting inhumane feline declawing Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 984 An Act relative to Sunday hunting Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 36 An Act to upgrade hen welfare and establish uniform cage-free standards Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1111 An Act relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 914 An Act authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 949 An Act protecting dogs at boarding kennels and daycare facilities Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1606 An Act allowing humane transportation of K9 partners aka Nero's law Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1099 An Act relative to improving enforcement for tethering violations Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 547 An Act relative to outdoor heritage Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 384 An Act banning the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 943 An Act addressing investigations of reports of abuse and neglect Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)(Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs) 330 CMR 30.00: Animal rescue and shelter organization regulations, MDAR Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1469 An Act banning glue based rodent traps Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1019 An Act authorizing deer hunting on Sunday Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 230 An Act to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 2547 An Act providing for the care and transportation of police dogs injured in the line of duty (Nero's Law) Support $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: DD Independent Franchise Owners, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Office of the Governor Executive Branch - Matters Relative to Pandemic Shutdown and Reopening Neutral $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Dean and Flynn, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Office of the Governor Matters Relative to Pandemic Shutdown and Reopening Neutral $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Matters Relative to procurement of educational materials and services Support $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: IATSE Local 481
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4000 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2465 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4002 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1 An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 3 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Other Matters Relative to Economic Development, tax credits and labor/workforce Neutral $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 2465 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 3 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4002 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1 An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4000 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Massachusetts Partnership for Youths, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Other Matters Relative to k-21 Public Education in Massachusetts Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1 An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2465 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4000 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 3 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4002 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Massachusetts Production Coalition, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 2465 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 3 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4000 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4002 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Other Matters Relative to Economic Development, tax credits and labor/workforce Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1 An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Novolex
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Other PLEASE REMOVE THIS CLIENT - This company is not a client and never has been. They registered in error. Oppose $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Premier Healthcare Group LLC
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Cannabis Control Commission Matters relative to the sale and cultivation of cannabis Neutral $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: SAG-AFTRA, New England Local
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 2465 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Other Matters Relative to Economic Development, tax credits and labor/workforce Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 3 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1 An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4000 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4002 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Sazerac Company, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 2972 An Act to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 2391 An Act to prohibit the use of polystyrene foam food containers Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 998 An Act restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 602 An Act relative to recycling Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3122 An Act establishing plastic pollution action day in the commonwealth Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 572 An Act to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 907 An Act of leadership by the state of Massachusetts to reduce single use plastics Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3223 An Act to promote cost savings through the use of public water Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 996 An Act to improve plastic bottles and their recycling Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 881 An Act relative to public space recycling Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 147 An Act to support MassMakers Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 992 An Act reducing plastic bag pollution Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3345 An Act promoting the proper disposal of miniatures Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 871 An Act to reduce packaging waste Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1914 An Act to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 524 An Act preserving open space in the commonwealth Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 876 An Act to increase access to recycling Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2159 An Act relative to the proper disposal of miniatures Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 494 An Act to combat disposable plastic straw waste Neutral $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
Lobbyist: Joseph Giannino
Client: Teamsters Local Union Number 25
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 3 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4002 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2465 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Other Matters Relative to Economic Development, tax credits and labor/workforce Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4000 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1 An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2022 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 Support $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
 
Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Additional Expenses
No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Campaign Contributions
No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
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