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07/01/2013 - 12/31/2013
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Authorizing Officer name
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Stephen
J.
Karol
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Title
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President
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Business name
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Address
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99 Summer Street
Suite 1030
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City, state, zip code
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Boston, MA 02110
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Country
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US
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Phone
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617-946-9700
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Compensation/Salaries Paid
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Kevin M. Grant
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$120,000.00
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Stephen J. Karol
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$120,000.00
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W. Paul White
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$120,000.00
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Total salaries paid |
$360,000.00
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Operating Expenses
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
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Advertising expenses
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$0.00
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
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Photocopies, scans
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$0.00
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
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Computer equipment, supplies
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$0.00
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
Associated Industries of Massachuestts
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Professional dues
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$593.28
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
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Fax charges
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$0.00
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
Affiliated News Services LLC
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Internet fees
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$1,638.00
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
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Legal fees
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$0.00
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
FedEx, $332.41; US Postal Service, $237.00
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Postage, shipping, delivery
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$570.11
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
Staples, $328.74; W.B. Mason Company, $375.03
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Office supplies, equipment
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$703.77
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
Printing Unlimited, Inc., $46.75; Staples, $248.94
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Printing expenses
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$295.69
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
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Public relations expenses
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$0.00
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
99 Summer Street LLC, $24,596.75; Central Parking Systems (Monthly Parking - Included in Office Lease, Paid to Parking Management Company), $2850.00
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Rent
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$27,446.75
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
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Office and support staff salaries
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$0.00
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
Boston Business Journal, $185.00; Thomson Reuters-West (MA General Laws), $518.22
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Professional subscriptions
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$703.22
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
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Taxes
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$0.00
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
AT&T, $1729.71; Broadview Networks, $4428.17
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Telephone, cell phone, handheld
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$6,157.88
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
99 Summer Street LLC (Utilities are billed by and paid to building owner.)
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Utilities (heat, water, electricity)
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$1,951.18
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7/1/2013-12/31/2013 |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Employee Health Insurance), $17,931.47; Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2014 Lobbyists Registration Fee), $1358.50
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Other operating expenses
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$19,289.97
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$59,349.85
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Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.1683/S.766/S.768 - Acts regulating compensation of board members for public charities H.2986 An Act relative to consumer choice of green electricity H.2957 An Act to restore local control in coastal communities of the Commonwealth H.2946 An Act relative to solar electricity as demand management H.2990 An Act establishing natural gas infrastructure improvement financing H.2927 An Act relative to the establishment of municipal lighting authorities H.2949 An Act relative to street lighting H.2929 An Act promoting storm resistant utility infrastructure upgrades H.2932 An Act modifying the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard S.1569 An Act relative to electric utility ratepayer credit S.1566 An Act requiring utilities to provide energy use data H.2974 An Act to eliminate coal burning and use H.2975 An Act further regulating the provision of electricity and other services in the Commonwealth H.2938 An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources H.2962 An Act to implement a gas expansion program for Massachusetts H.2926 An Act relative to utilities, smart meters, and ratepayers’ rights H.2992 An Act encouraging a clean environment in Massachusetts H.2960 An Act concerning zoning H.2980 An Act relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects S.1564 An Act requiring the disclosure of energy usage data S.1565 An Act requiring the timely adoption of greenhouse gas emission limits for the year 2030 H.2987 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy S.1620 An Act relative to the safety and protection of utility work and construction sites S.1594 An Act relative to promoting the safe operation of utility vaults S.1613 An Act relative to home energy efficiency H.2964 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants S.1603 An Act establishing a renewable energy investment commission S.1602 An Act promoting transparency in electric bill S.1584 An Act creating a grant program for municipal and regional energy efficiency managers H.2916 An Act relative to hydrokinetic energy S.1601 An Act relative to municipal light plants S.1604 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy development S.1572 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants S.1595 An Act relative to street lighting H.2951 An Act relative to farm energy production H.2919 An Act An Act relative to energy efficiency education H.2979 An Act regarding community access to energy efficiency programs and green jobs S.1590 An Act relative to expedited permitting for energy efficient buildings H.2940 An Act involving hydraulic fracturing H.2991 An Act to provide power outage rebates to consumers H.2933 An Act enhancing natural gas pipeline safety H.2917 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults H.2941 An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility H.2988 An Act relative to vegetation management plans H.2924 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults H.2989 An Act relative to underground infrastructure H.2935 An Act to transition to a clean energy Commonwealth H.2947 An Act relative to reducing the cost of electricity for Massachusetts ratepayers H.2948 An Act to further reduce energy use by encouraging investments in energy efficiency H.2961 An Act relative to the purchase of nuclear energy H.2954 An Act relative to renewable energy certificates H.2955 An Act relative to renewable energy H.2915 An Act to support solar energy investments by homeowners and businesses. S.1597 An Act relative to the monitoring of natural gas H.2969 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy development H.2970 An Act to protect the health of the citizens of the Commonwealth S.1587 An Act promoting zero net-energy buildings in the Commonwealth H.2971 An Act promoting transparency in electric bills H.2918 An Act regulating retail access to sellers of renewable energy generation attributes H.2968 An Act establishing renewable energy investment commission S.1593 An Act relative to credit for thermal energy generated with renewable fuels S.1607 An Act to create a Repower Massachusetts Emergency Task Force H.2910 An Act relative to municipal energy use disclosure and reporting S.1575 An Act regarding community access to energy efficiency programs and green jobs S.1579 An Act further promoting electric vehicles S.1581 An Act relative to the ownership of electric meters S.1582 An Act relative to net metering S.1583 An Act relative to renewable energy portfolio standards S.1608 An Act regulating utility customer service S.1619 An Act relative to an energy pilot program S.1591 An Act relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects S.1599 An Act relative to on-site combined heat and power facilities S.1600 An Act relative to competition and municipalization S.1585 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants S.1573 An Act An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility S.1592 An Act relative to a microgrid pilot program S.1586 An Act further promoting energy efficiency and green jobs H.2925 An Act regulating regular inspection of utility poles and other structures H.2983 An Act providing discretion to municipal light boards H.3367 An Act relative to a solar farm moratorium H.720 An Act relative to unreasonable or excessive noise H.2741 An Act further promoting energy efficiency and green jobs H. 3765 An Act relative to natural gas leaks
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| ISO New England |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, H.3452/S.1812- An Act implementing the Affordable Care Act and providing further access to affordable health care, S.1805, H.3737 - An Act encouraging low-income savings and economic opportunity. H.1021 An Act relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members H.1024 An Act to encourage quality reviews and reduce costs in health care H.1018 An Act improving access to coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries H.1019 An Act making greater use of managed care in Medicaid H.1049 An Act eliminating age discrimination in the MassHealth Program H.1043 An Act strengthening market impact review H.1035 An Act to provide improved Medicare for all H.1013 An Act relative to strengthening the determination of need process H.1058 An Act relative to continuity of care for families enrolled in MassHealth S.544 An Act improving access to coverage for medicaid beneficiaries S.502 An Act to establish criteria for Masshealth hardship waivers S.571 An Act ensuring clinically appropriate peer review H.1014 An Act to extend patient protections to recipients of MassHealth S.532 An act eliminating duplicative health insurance reporting requirements and assessments S.499 An Act concerning Medicaid and accountable care H.1045 An Act relative to eliminating fraud in the Mass Health medical assistance program S.512 An Act relative to Commonwealth Care eligibility H.1022 An Act relative to streamlining administrative procedures S.503 An Act transfers of assets by MassHealth members S.524 An Act establishing a hardship waiver for Medicaid beneficiaries H.1047 An Act regarding the countable assets of medical assistance recipients H.1034 An Act relative to administering national standards to Medicaid medical necessity reviews H.1027 An Act to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers S.506 An Act expanding the determination of need threshold S.522 An Act eliminating age discrimination in the MassHealth program. S.565 An Act to address inequities in MassHealth readmission penalties H.1042 An Act ensuring clinically appropriate peer review H.1039 An Act changing the definition of countable-income for MassHealth H.1060 An Act relative to MassHealth readmission payments S.516 An Act regarding the countable assets of medical assistance recipients S.517 An Act to preserve eligibility for PACE program and certain waivered participants H.1040 An Act relative to prohibition on public-private cost shift S.539 An Act requiring MassHealth to provide an explanation of benefits to beneficiaries S.536 An Act relative to eligibility for coverage S.537 An Act relative to MassHealth enrollment for persons leaving correctional facilities S.568 An Act to strengthen the management of the health care connector S.552 An Act extending protections to MassHealth recipients S.555 An Act to reduce health care fraud, waste and abuse S.507 An Act strengthening market impact review S.570 An Act relative to mandated benefits H.1797 An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers H.3548 An Act relative to Pharmacy Practice in the Commonwealth H.935 An Act relative to health care consumer protection Kay Khan H.936 An Act to further define adverse determinations by insurers S.483 An Act regulating pharmacy audits H.978 An Act relative to pre-authorization of medical and health care services H.960 An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services S.453 An Act to further define adverse determinations by insurers H.950 An Act relative to third party administrators H.924 An Act relative to administrative simplification S.498 An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services S.431 An Act relating to administrative simplification S.460 An Act establishing accountability for managed care organizations. H.1924 An Act relative to medical peer review H.1901 An Act to repeal the medical peer review statute H.1909 An Act ensuring patient privacy and control with regard to health information exchanges S.1010 An Act clarifying the reporting of medical liability claims MassHealth; Executive Office of Health and Human Services; and Executive Office of Administration and Finance – Matters relative to health care cost control programs and initiatives.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Health Management Systems |
$0.00
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H.2930 An Act modernizing telephone regulation and encouraging economic growth. H.2583 An Act relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions H.2538 An Act relative to the taxation of cellular telephones H.2503 An Act relative to the bundled cell phone taxation H.2720 An Act relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions H.2131 An Act establishing a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge S.1908 An Act upgrading mobile broadband coverage in the Commonwealth.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Support
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none
| AT&T |
$0.00
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S.1571 An Act relative to wireless carrier contracts H.2985 An Act prohibiting deceptive billing practices by cellular telephone service providers S.1617 An Act establishing a cell phone users' bill of rights S.141 An Act relative to mobile wireless contracts and agreements H.2591 An Act to close the telecom property tax loophole S.1397 An Act relative to the taxation of telecommunications companies S.1318 An Act eliminating telecommunications tax exemptions
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Kevin M. Grant
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Oppose
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none
| AT&T |
$0.00
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.2972 An Act relative to municipal and town cell phones H.2911 An Act relative to relocation of utilities S.1612 An Act to allow web posting of telephone rates S.1577 An Act regulating the sale of telephone transmission lines S.1578 An Act relative to service quality standards H.2966 An Act regarding regulation of directory assistance H.2982 An Act allowing cable companies to compete for business on a statewide basis. H.2953 An Act restricting use and connection of automatic dialing-announcing devices S.1611 An Act relative to the qualification of inspectors of wire and assist inspectors of wire employed by a city or town H.2965 An Act relative to the leasing of telephone equipment H.2912 An Act relative to the sale of prepaid cell phones S.1592 An Act relative to a microgrid pilot program H.3300 An act relative to the telephone directory H.3005 An Act relative to cell phone use in motor vehicles H.3123 An Act prohibiting cell phone use in school zones H.3124 An Act relative to safe driving H.3125 An Act relative to safe driving in school speed zones S.1647 An Act relative to hands free cell phone devices H.3169 An Act requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving S.1653 An Act providing for the enhanced protection of the dig safe law S.1682 An Act to prohibit the use of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle S.1668 An Act to promote safe driving H.285 An Act relative to telemarketing solicitation H.276 An Act providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors S.115 An Act further regulating radio frequency identification devices in the Commonwealth H.304 An Act relative to consumer rebates H.190 An Act relative to the do not call list law to regulate certain charitable solicitations S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. H.297 An Act relative to the privacy rights of certain customers H.251 An Act relative to telemarketing solicitation H.222 An Act relative to identity theft and online predators on the Internet S.131 An Act relative to robocall telephone solicitation H.299 An Act prohibiting robocalls to all mobile telephone devices S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.80 An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers H.226 An Act relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.183 An Act to facilitate and regulate residential selling practices H.180 An Act to protect the peace and privacy of the residents of the Commonwealth H.244 An Act to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without a consumer’s express agreement H.262 An Act relative to telecommunications systems contractors and technicians H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers H.263 An Act relative to protecting consumers of the Commonwealth H.206 An Act to Ensure Fairness and Competition for Consumers S.106 An Act reducing unwanted communication from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents. S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information S.127 An Act relative to rebates H.278 An Act relative to regulating the percentage retained for marketing expenses by a non-profit telemarketer agent H.189 An Act relative to the do not call list law to regulate certain charitable solicitations H.200 An Act prohibiting disclosure of service observing information S.76 An Act to safeguard municipal permitting H.172 An Act relative to commercial rebate expiration H.173 An Act affecting the payment of rebates in retail stores H.2710 An Act relative to the refund of sales tax upon return of merchandise H.2762 An Act to protect main street retailers and promote sales tax fairness in the Commonwealth H.2548 An Act establishing a permanent annual sales tax holiday H.2628 An Act relative to local taxation H.2629 An Act to promote sales tax fairness for main street retailers S.1350 An Act relative to the selection and use of plastic carryout bags in certain stores S.1403 An Act to establish elective single sales factor apportionment for all Massachusetts corporations S.1344 An Act extending the investment tax credit to all corporations. H.2697 An Act to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations H.2727 An Act promoting transparency in corporate tax returns H.2618 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in the commonwealth for the year 2014 S.1420 An Act extending single sales factor apportionment to all retail and wholesale corporations S.1330 An Act applying the sales tax to certain retail sales over the internet S.1393 An Act relative to the satellite tax S.1427 An Act extending net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations S.1437 An Act to phase out the corporate excise tax on property of net worth S.1430 An Act relative to extending single sales factor apportionment to all corporations S.1442 An Act removing impediments to corporate growth S.1443 An Act to promote economic growth in the Commonwealth H.1777 An Act regarding treble damages H.1723 An Act relative to the treble damages provisions of the wage and hour laws H.1707 An Act relative to social network privacy and employment H.1739 An Act establishing earned paid sick time H.1766 An Act addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status H.1730 An Act related to personnel records H.1764 An Act to establish employment leave and safety remedies to victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault H.1779 An Act relative to personnel records H.1731 An Act relative to the use of credit reports in the hiring process S.845 An Act to protect job applicants’ identity and privacy H.1737 An Act relative to the penalty for failure to timely report injuries under the workers' compensation act H.1740 An Act providing unpaid family and medical leave H.1744 An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers H.1701, S.1925 Acts to improve the Commonwealth's economy with a strong minimum wage H.1774 An Act relative to parental leave S.878 An Act to improve the Commonwealth's economy with a strong minimum wage H.1780 An Act relative to non-discrimination training in the workplace H.1775 An Act to provide occupational safeguards for employees resulting from the introduction and utilization of video display terminals S.900 An Act establishing earned paid sick time S.901 An Act modernizing and protecting the unemployment insurance system H.1732 An Act relative to unemployment insurance reform H.1729 An Act relative to the prohibition of noncompetition agreements S.846 An Act relative to employee non-competition agreements H.1757 An Act promoting the Commonwealth's economic recovery with a strong minimum wage S.860 An Act relative to workers compensation S.853 An Act to establish employment leave and safety remedies to victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault S.852 An Act relative to social media privacy protection S.865 An Act relative to parental leave H.3231 An Act relative to discrimination in the workplace H.322 An Act relative to meeting 21st century business needs S.175 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in 2013 S.176 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in 2014 S.194 An Act establishing a permanent annual sales tax holiday S.193 An Act to create and maintain jobs in the Commonwealth H.803 An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products S.346 An Act to create to re-allocate responsibility for discarded products S.386 An Act relative to information technology producer responsibility S.387 An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals H.741 An Act to create a framework to re-allocate responsibility for discarded products H.729 An Act establishing the commission on extended producer responsibility H.787 An Act relative to plastic bag reduction S.357 An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. S.359 An Act relative to plastic bag reduction H.696 An Act to reduce plastic pollution S.369 An Act prohibiting polystyrene packaging by 2017 S.467 An Act relative to telemedicine S.1162 An Act enhancing public safety through the use of technology H.2177 An Act relative to locating missing persons via mobile data S.1199 An Act relative to regional 911 emergency communication districts H.3261 An Act updating the wire interception law H.1860 An Act relative to Cable PEG Access Enterprise Fund S.953 An Act authorizing cities and towns to prohibit the sale or use of polystyrene packaging S.946 An Act to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth S.963 An Act to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the commonwealth H.1372 An Act protecting personal information H.1463 An Act protecting children H.1419 An Act relative to wiretapping in the Commonwealth H.1611 An Act relative to voyeurism H.1412 An Act relative to the use of telephones in places of detention H.1641 An Act relative to telephone service for inmates in all correctional and other penal institutions in the Commonwealth H.1563 An Act providing for interstate criminal offender records be made available to certain persons and agencies H.1458 An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers H.1684 An Act updating privacy protections for personal electronic information H.1314 An Act relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts S.635 An Act relative to parental responsibility in bullying S.636 An Act relative to the uniform real property electronic recording act H.1687 An Act relative to consumer protection laws S.771 An Act relative to the interception of wire and oral communications H.1530 An Act relative to establishing a commission to research, assess, and develop procedures to implement a system permitting criminal offender record information requestors to conduct fingerprint-based checks of the national criminal history databases. H.1347 An Act relative to annoying telephone calls S.796 An Act updating privacy protections for personal electronic information S.793 An Act to protect the commonwealth's residents from identity theft S.755 An Act relative to electronic communication by sex offenders S.781 An Act relative to small claims H.1634 An Act to further protect citizens of the Commonwealth from skimming and radio frequency identification theft H.1679 An Act relative to an unauthorized radio telecommunication S.786 An Act relative to employee records H.1406 An Act relative to the enticement of children online S.654 An Act updating the wire interception law H.1489 An Act ensuring an open files policy H.1525 An Act relative to criminal offender information S.708 An Act relative to law-enforcement access to communications records S.696 An Act relative to small claims H.1225 An Act to protect intellectual property and trade secrets to promote economic development and job creation S.702 An Act relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts S.812 An Act relative to CORI reform S.821 An Act Consumer Legal Equalization Act S.1630 An Act protecting the commercial value of artists, entertainers, and other notable personalities H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes H.3770 An Act financing information technology equipment and related projects ; Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development; Department of Telecommunications and Cable; Office of the Attorney General - Matters regarding the provision of telecommunications services in the Commonwealth.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| AT&T |
$0.00
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H.808- An Act relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food, H.813 - An Act relative to the labeling of seed, H.1936, H.2036 and H.2093 - Acts relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Oppose
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none
| Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, H.726 - An Act to strengthen and expand the board of agriculture, H.823 - An Act regulating the cultivation of Industrial Hemp, and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) |
$0.00
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H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Oppose
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none
| CropLife America |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.684 - An Act relative to the Toxic Use Reduction Act, H.726 - An Act to strengthen and expand the board of agriculture, H.733 - An Act to prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticides, H.806 - An Act relative to streamflow standards, H.3309 - An Act regulating the content and application of fertilizer used in the town of Nantucket, and H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth, S.1880 and S.1947 - Acts improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, H.3594 - An Act relative to pesticide application, S.1958 - An Act to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| CropLife America |
$0.00
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H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, H.733 - An Act to prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticides and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Oppose
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none
| Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.705 - An Act protecting the Commonwealth's lakes and ponds, H.821 - An Act relative to vegetation management, H.684 - An Act relative to the Toxic Use Reduction Act, H.665, H.682 and S.385 - Acts relative to the mosquito borne disease control board, H.757 - An Act relative to pesticide licensing and mosquito control, H.760 - An Act establishing the Nantucket mosquito control project H.783 - An Act relative to mosquito control, H.806 - An Act relative to stream flow standards H.815 - An Act to authorize the Department of Food and Agriculture to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and control of invasive plants, H.2988 - An Act relative to vegetation management plans, H.3309 - An Act regulating the content and application of fertilizer used in the town of Nantucket, H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth, S.1880 and S.1947 - Acts improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, H.3594 - An Act relative to pesticide application, S.1958 - An Act to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) |
$0.00
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H.1456 and S.741 - Acts to Prevent Farm Animal Cruelty.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Oppose
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none
| National Pork Producers Council |
$0.00
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H.753 - An Act to promote the care and well-being of livestock.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| National Pork Producers Council |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; H.3029- An Act creating the Massachusetts rail transit fund, H.2166- An Act relative to removing barriers for non-profit organizations providing transportation options to seniors, H.1237, H.3074, H.3075 -Acts permitting the use of traffic control signal violation monitoring system devices as a means of promoting traffic safety, H.844 - An Act requiring the Commissioner of Insurance to study the labor rates paid by auto insurers for the repair of damaged motor vehicles and the laws governing the repair of damaged motor vehicles, H.2670 - An Act concerning car rental fees, H.184 - An Act to reconcile Chapter 241 and Chapter 368 of the Acts of 2012; and H.3695 - An Act relative to the expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC |
$0.00
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H.808- An Act relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food, H.813 - An Act relative to the labeling of seed, H.1936, H.2036 and H.2093 - Acts relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Oppose
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none
| Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.705 - An Act protecting the Commonwealth's lakes and ponds, H.815 - An Act to authorize the Department of Food and Agriculture to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and control of invasive plants, and H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth; Department of Agricultural Resources - Matters regarding the registration of products.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.59 - An Act providing retiree healthcare benefits reform.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Individual |
$0.00
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H.29 An Act making amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code covering provisions dealing with negotiable instruments and bank deposits and collections H.876 An Act relative to the regulation of the business of domestic and foreign money transmission by the Division of Banks H.991 An Act relative to providing for the security of public deposits H.874 An Act relative to certain regulations of the Division of Banks. H.873 An Act relative to certain banking laws S.479 An Act relative to public funds S.492 An Act to establish a foreclosure mediation program S.452 An Act relative to the disclosure of ATM fees H.888 An Act relative to secured lending by the Federal Home Loan Bank H.908 An Act protecting consumers from unsolicited loans H.912 An Act regarding senior citizen buy in program for health care H.938 An Act Declaring Greater Responsibility in Lending and the Cancellation of Secured and/or Unsecured Debts Owed to Financial Institutions by the Homeowners of Massachusetts and For Other Purposes. H.833 An Act providing mortgage customers additional mandatory information regarding their accounts H.893 An act modernizing the banking laws and enhancing the competitiveness of state chartered banks H.961 An Act waiving bank fees for the disabled H.866 An Act to require financial institutions to pay late fees when it fails to conduct an electronic transfer H.971 An act relative to banks and banking S.459 An Act protecting banking consumers. H.851 An Act relative to the annual list of permissible bank investments H.947 An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure S.425 An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure S.448 An Act providing for public safeguards and protections for users of automated teller machines S.490 An Act relative to foreclosed property S.491 An Act relative to vacated foreclosed residential property S.456 An Act relative to residential mortgage foreclosures S.774 An Act clearing titles to foreclosed properties H.283 An Act disclosing expiration of credit cards and revolving credit agreements. H.231 An Act relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail S.133 An Act relative to check cashing fees S.135 An Act relative to credit and debit cards S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers S.128 An Act relative to unsolicited loans S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information H.1617 An Act to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure H.1596 An Act to prevent unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes H.1516 Resolve for a commission to study foreclosure mediation program S.753 An Act to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure S.728 An Act preventing unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes H.3394 An Act to put foreclosed homes back on the market H.297 An Act relative to the privacy rights of certain customers S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.2697 An Act to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations S.1427 An Act extending net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations H.1707 An Act relative to social network privacy and employment H.1739 An Act establishing earned paid sick time H.1766 An Act addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status H.1740 An Act providing unpaid family and medical leave H.1774 An Act relative to parental leave H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes S.900 An Act establishing earned paid sick time S.865 An Act relative to parental leave H.1372 An Act protecting personal information H.850 An Act relative to public funds H.927 An Act relative to the equitable assessment of bank fees H.3382, H.3415, H.3535, S.1766, S.1770 – Acts relative to transportation finance S.1912 An act improving safety at automated teller machines S.1824 Resolutions relative to banking
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Bank of America Corporation |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, S.647, H.1176 - Acts relative to strangulation S.699 and H.1177 – Acts relative to punishment for the crime of domestic violence S.794 and H.3242 An act relative to protecting domestic violence victims from repeat offenders S.848 An act relative to defense against abuse waivers S.1099 An act relative to the release of a body by the medical examiner S.1892 and S.1897 An act enhancing protection for victims of domestic violence H.1764, S.853 – Acts establishing employment leave and remedies for victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Support
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none
| Jane Doe Inc. |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538,– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; S.636/H-37 - An Act relative to the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, H.2516 - An Act relative to deeds excise receipts, S.720 - An Act relative to electronic deed recording, S.828/H.1337/H2780 - Acts relative to the enhancement of regional services, S.706 - An Act to clarify homestead estates and real estate titles.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Norfolk County Registry of Deeds |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538,– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.1016 - An Act expanding the distressed hospital fund to the moral obligation bond program , H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects; and H.3452/S.1812- An Act implementing the Affordable Care Act and providing further access to affordable health care.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| MA League of Community Health Centers |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; H.283 An Act disclosing expiration of credit cards and revolving credit agreements. H.231 An Act relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail S.133 An Act relative to check cashing fees S.135 An Act relative to credit and debit cards S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers S.128 An Act relative to unsolicited loans S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information H.908 An Act protecting consumers from unsolicited loans H.1705 An Act to protect wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card. H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes; MA Health Connector – Matters regarding payment options for health care consumers.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Visa, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.552 - An Act requiring automated external defibrillators in assisted living residences, H.1050, H.3733 - Acts relative to breast cancer early detection, H.2491 – An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility, H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes, S.251 – An Act relative to access to automated external defibrillators, S.386 – An Act relative to increasing mercury lamp recycling, S.1573 – An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility and S.1758 – An Act further regulating mercury management.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Support
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none
| Philips Electronics |
$0.00
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H.814 – An Act relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Oppose
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none
| Philips Electronics |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; and DCR; EOEEA; MassDOT – matters regarding the use of energy-efficient lighting in public buildings and facilities; Office of the Attorney General – matters regarding medical alert services; EOPSS, Department of the State Police – matters regarding the funding and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Philips Electronics |
$0.00
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H.247 – An Act relative to motor vehicle service contracts, S.440 – An Act relative to motor vehicle service contracts, and Division of Insurance – matters regarding the licensure and regulation of automobile clubs.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| SafeRide Motor Club, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes; MBTA; MassDOT; Massport, Regional Transit Authorities – matters regarding automated fare collection systems and parking systems for public transportation.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.828 – An Act prohibiting the sale, installation, and disposal of mercury thermostats, S.388 – An Act prohibiting the sale, installation, and disposal of mercury thermostats, and S.1758, – An Act further regulating mercury management, H.3601 - An Act further regulating mercury management.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Support
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none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$0.00
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H.814 – An Act relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Oppose
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none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$0.00
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EOEEA – matters regarding the safe removal, disposal and
recycling of mercury-added thermostats.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth,for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. H.3695 - An Act relative to the expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Freeman |
$0.00
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H.3330, H.3708, H.3770 –Acts financing information technology equipment and related projects and H.3331 – An Act supplementing certain existing capital spending authorizations, H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Support
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none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$0.00
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H.803 – An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products, S.357 – An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products, and S.386 – An Act relative to information technology producer responsibility.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Oppose
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none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538,– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; and Office of the Attorney General, EOHHS, Information Technology Division, Office of the Secretary of State – Matters regarding capital investments for information technology and related equipment, services and supplies.
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Kevin M. Grant
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Neutral
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none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.1683/S.766/S.768 - Acts regulating compensation of board members for public charities H.2986 An Act relative to consumer choice of green electricity H.2957 An Act to restore local control in coastal communities of the Commonwealth H.2946 An Act relative to solar electricity as demand management H.2990 An Act establishing natural gas infrastructure improvement financing H.2927 An Act relative to the establishment of municipal lighting authorities H.2949 An Act relative to street lighting H.2929 An Act promoting storm resistant utility infrastructure upgrades H.2932 An Act modifying the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard S.1569 An Act relative to electric utility ratepayer credit S.1566 An Act requiring utilities to provide energy use data H.2974 An Act to eliminate coal burning and use H.2975 An Act further regulating the provision of electricity and other services in the Commonwealth H.2938 An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources H.2962 An Act to implement a gas expansion program for Massachusetts H.2926 An Act relative to utilities, smart meters, and ratepayers’ rights H.2992 An Act encouraging a clean environment in Massachusetts H.2960 An Act concerning zoning H.2980 An Act relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects S.1564 An Act requiring the disclosure of energy usage data S.1565 An Act requiring the timely adoption of greenhouse gas emission limits for the year 2030 H.2987 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy S.1620 An Act relative to the safety and protection of utility work and construction sites S.1594 An Act relative to promoting the safe operation of utility vaults S.1613 An Act relative to home energy efficiency H.2964 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants S.1603 An Act establishing a renewable energy investment commission S.1602 An Act promoting transparency in electric bill S.1584 An Act creating a grant program for municipal and regional energy efficiency managers H.2916 An Act relative to hydrokinetic energy S.1601 An Act relative to municipal light plants S.1604 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy development S.1572 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants S.1595 An Act relative to street lighting H.2951 An Act relative to farm energy production H.2919 An Act An Act relative to energy efficiency education H.2979 An Act regarding community access to energy efficiency programs and green jobs S.1590 An Act relative to expedited permitting for energy efficient buildings H.2940 An Act involving hydraulic fracturing H.2991 An Act to provide power outage rebates to consumers H.2933 An Act enhancing natural gas pipeline safety H.2917 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults H.2941 An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility H.2988 An Act relative to vegetation management plans H.2924 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults H.2989 An Act relative to underground infrastructure H.2935 An Act to transition to a clean energy Commonwealth H.2947 An Act relative to reducing the cost of electricity for Massachusetts ratepayers H.2948 An Act to further reduce energy use by encouraging investments in energy efficiency H.2961 An Act relative to the purchase of nuclear energy H.2954 An Act relative to renewable energy certificates H.2955 An Act relative to renewable energy H.2915 An Act to support solar energy investments by homeowners and businesses. S.1597 An Act relative to the monitoring of natural gas H.2969 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy development H.2970 An Act to protect the health of the citizens of the Commonwealth S.1587 An Act promoting zero net-energy buildings in the Commonwealth H.2971 An Act promoting transparency in electric bills H.2918 An Act regulating retail access to sellers of renewable energy generation attributes H.2968 An Act establishing renewable energy investment commission S.1593 An Act relative to credit for thermal energy generated with renewable fuels S.1607 An Act to create a Repower Massachusetts Emergency Task Force H.2910 An Act relative to municipal energy use disclosure and reporting S.1575 An Act regarding community access to energy efficiency programs and green jobs S.1579 An Act further promoting electric vehicles S.1581 An Act relative to the ownership of electric meters S.1582 An Act relative to net metering S.1583 An Act relative to renewable energy portfolio standards S.1608 An Act regulating utility customer service S.1619 An Act relative to an energy pilot program S.1591 An Act relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects S.1599 An Act relative to on-site combined heat and power facilities S.1600 An Act relative to competition and municipalization S.1585 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants S.1573 An Act An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility S.1592 An Act relative to a microgrid pilot program S.1586 An Act further promoting energy efficiency and green jobs H.2925 An Act regulating regular inspection of utility poles and other structures H.2983 An Act providing discretion to municipal light boards H.3367 An Act relative to a solar farm moratorium H.720 An Act relative to unreasonable or excessive noise H.2741 An Act further promoting energy efficiency and green jobs H. 3765 An Act relative to natural gas leaks
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| ISO New England |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, H.3452/S.1812- An Act implementing the Affordable Care Act and providing further access to affordable health care, S.1805, H.3737 - An Act encouraging low-income savings and economic opportunity. H.1021 An Act relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members H.1024 An Act to encourage quality reviews and reduce costs in health care H.1018 An Act improving access to coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries H.1019 An Act making greater use of managed care in Medicaid H.1049 An Act eliminating age discrimination in the MassHealth Program H.1043 An Act strengthening market impact review H.1035 An Act to provide improved Medicare for all H.1013 An Act relative to strengthening the determination of need process H.1058 An Act relative to continuity of care for families enrolled in MassHealth S.544 An Act improving access to coverage for medicaid beneficiaries S.502 An Act to establish criteria for Masshealth hardship waivers S.571 An Act ensuring clinically appropriate peer review H.1014 An Act to extend patient protections to recipients of MassHealth S.532 An act eliminating duplicative health insurance reporting requirements and assessments S.499 An Act concerning Medicaid and accountable care H.1045 An Act relative to eliminating fraud in the Mass Health medical assistance program S.512 An Act relative to Commonwealth Care eligibility H.1022 An Act relative to streamlining administrative procedures S.503 An Act transfers of assets by MassHealth members S.524 An Act establishing a hardship waiver for Medicaid beneficiaries H.1047 An Act regarding the countable assets of medical assistance recipients H.1034 An Act relative to administering national standards to Medicaid medical necessity reviews H.1027 An Act to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers S.506 An Act expanding the determination of need threshold S.522 An Act eliminating age discrimination in the MassHealth program. S.565 An Act to address inequities in MassHealth readmission penalties H.1042 An Act ensuring clinically appropriate peer review H.1039 An Act changing the definition of countable-income for MassHealth H.1060 An Act relative to MassHealth readmission payments S.516 An Act regarding the countable assets of medical assistance recipients S.517 An Act to preserve eligibility for PACE program and certain waivered participants H.1040 An Act relative to prohibition on public-private cost shift S.539 An Act requiring MassHealth to provide an explanation of benefits to beneficiaries S.536 An Act relative to eligibility for coverage S.537 An Act relative to MassHealth enrollment for persons leaving correctional facilities S.568 An Act to strengthen the management of the health care connector S.552 An Act extending protections to MassHealth recipients S.555 An Act to reduce health care fraud, waste and abuse S.507 An Act strengthening market impact review S.570 An Act relative to mandated benefits H.1797 An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers H.3548 An Act relative to Pharmacy Practice in the Commonwealth H.935 An Act relative to health care consumer protection Kay Khan H.936 An Act to further define adverse determinations by insurers S.483 An Act regulating pharmacy audits H.978 An Act relative to pre-authorization of medical and health care services H.960 An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services S.453 An Act to further define adverse determinations by insurers H.950 An Act relative to third party administrators H.924 An Act relative to administrative simplification S.498 An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services S.431 An Act relating to administrative simplification S.460 An Act establishing accountability for managed care organizations. H.1924 An Act relative to medical peer review H.1901 An Act to repeal the medical peer review statute H.1909 An Act ensuring patient privacy and control with regard to health information exchanges S.1010 An Act clarifying the reporting of medical liability claims MassHealth; Executive Office of Health and Human Services; and Executive Office of Administration and Finance – Matters relative to health care cost control programs and initiatives.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| Health Management Systems |
$0.00
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H.2930 An Act modernizing telephone regulation and encouraging economic growth. H.2583 An Act relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions H.2538 An Act relative to the taxation of cellular telephones H.2503 An Act relative to the bundled cell phone taxation H.2720 An Act relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions H.2131 An Act establishing a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge S.1908 An Act upgrading mobile broadband coverage in the Commonwealth.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Support
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none
| AT&T |
$0.00
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S.1571 An Act relative to wireless carrier contracts H.2985 An Act prohibiting deceptive billing practices by cellular telephone service providers S.1617 An Act establishing a cell phone users' bill of rights S.141 An Act relative to mobile wireless contracts and agreements H.2591 An Act to close the telecom property tax loophole S.1397 An Act relative to the taxation of telecommunications companies S.1318 An Act eliminating telecommunications tax exemptions
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Stephen J. Karol
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Oppose
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none
| AT&T |
$0.00
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H.2972 An Act relative to municipal and town cell phones H.2911 An Act relative to relocation of utilities S.1612 An Act to allow web posting of telephone rates S.1577 An Act regulating the sale of telephone transmission lines S.1578 An Act relative to service quality standards H.2966 An Act regarding regulation of directory assistance H.2982 An Act allowing cable companies to compete for business on a statewide basis. H.2953 An Act restricting use and connection of automatic dialing-announcing devices S.1611 An Act relative to the qualification of inspectors of wire and assist inspectors of wire employed by a city or town H.2965 An Act relative to the leasing of telephone equipment H.2912 An Act relative to the sale of prepaid cell phones S.1592 An Act relative to a microgrid pilot program H.3300 An act relative to the telephone directory H.3005 An Act relative to cell phone use in motor vehicles H.3123 An Act prohibiting cell phone use in school zones H.3124 An Act relative to safe driving H.3125 An Act relative to safe driving in school speed zones S.1647 An Act relative to hands free cell phone devices H.3169 An Act requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving S.1653 An Act providing for the enhanced protection of the dig safe law S.1682 An Act to prohibit the use of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle S.1668 An Act to promote safe driving H.285 An Act relative to telemarketing solicitation H.276 An Act providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors S.115 An Act further regulating radio frequency identification devices in the Commonwealth H.304 An Act relative to consumer rebates H.190 An Act relative to the do not call list law to regulate certain charitable solicitations S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. H.297 An Act relative to the privacy rights of certain customers H.251 An Act relative to telemarketing solicitation H.222 An Act relative to identity theft and online predators on the Internet S.131 An Act relative to robocall telephone solicitation H.299 An Act prohibiting robocalls to all mobile telephone devices S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.80 An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers H.226 An Act relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.183 An Act to facilitate and regulate residential selling practices H.180 An Act to protect the peace and privacy of the residents of the Commonwealth H.244 An Act to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without a consumer’s express agreement H.262 An Act relative to telecommunications systems contractors and technicians H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers H.263 An Act relative to protecting consumers of the Commonwealth H.206 An Act to Ensure Fairness and Competition for Consumers S.106 An Act reducing unwanted communication from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents. S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information S.127 An Act relative to rebates H.278 An Act relative to regulating the percentage retained for marketing expenses by a non-profit telemarketer agent H.189 An Act relative to the do not call list law to regulate certain charitable solicitations H.200 An Act prohibiting disclosure of service observing information S.76 An Act to safeguard municipal permitting H.172 An Act relative to commercial rebate expiration H.173 An Act affecting the payment of rebates in retail stores H.2710 An Act relative to the refund of sales tax upon return of merchandise H.2762 An Act to protect main street retailers and promote sales tax fairness in the Commonwealth H.2548 An Act establishing a permanent annual sales tax holiday H.2628 An Act relative to local taxation H.2629 An Act to promote sales tax fairness for main street retailers S.1350 An Act relative to the selection and use of plastic carryout bags in certain stores S.1403 An Act to establish elective single sales factor apportionment for all Massachusetts corporations S.1344 An Act extending the investment tax credit to all corporations. H.2697 An Act to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations H.2727 An Act promoting transparency in corporate tax returns H.2618 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in the commonwealth for the year 2014 S.1420 An Act extending single sales factor apportionment to all retail and wholesale corporations S.1330 An Act applying the sales tax to certain retail sales over the internet S.1393 An Act relative to the satellite tax S.1427 An Act extending net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations S.1437 An Act to phase out the corporate excise tax on property of net worth S.1430 An Act relative to extending single sales factor apportionment to all corporations S.1442 An Act removing impediments to corporate growth S.1443 An Act to promote economic growth in the Commonwealth H.1777 An Act regarding treble damages H.1723 An Act relative to the treble damages provisions of the wage and hour laws H.1707 An Act relative to social network privacy and employment H.1739 An Act establishing earned paid sick time H.1766 An Act addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status H.1730 An Act related to personnel records H.1764 An Act to establish employment leave and safety remedies to victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault H.1779 An Act relative to personnel records H.1731 An Act relative to the use of credit reports in the hiring process S.845 An Act to protect job applicants’ identity and privacy H.1737 An Act relative to the penalty for failure to timely report injuries under the workers' compensation act H.1740 An Act providing unpaid family and medical leave H.1744 An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers H.1701, S.1925 Acts to improve the Commonwealth's economy with a strong minimum wage H.1774 An Act relative to parental leave S.878 An Act to improve the Commonwealth's economy with a strong minimum wage H.1780 An Act relative to non-discrimination training in the workplace H.1775 An Act to provide occupational safeguards for employees resulting from the introduction and utilization of video display terminals S.900 An Act establishing earned paid sick time S.901 An Act modernizing and protecting the unemployment insurance system H.1732 An Act relative to unemployment insurance reform H.1729 An Act relative to the prohibition of noncompetition agreements S.846 An Act relative to employee non-competition agreements H.1757 An Act promoting the Commonwealth's economic recovery with a strong minimum wage S.860 An Act relative to workers compensation S.853 An Act to establish employment leave and safety remedies to victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault S.852 An Act relative to social media privacy protection S.865 An Act relative to parental leave H.3231 An Act relative to discrimination in the workplace H.322 An Act relative to meeting 21st century business needs S.175 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in 2013 S.176 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in 2014 S.194 An Act establishing a permanent annual sales tax holiday S.193 An Act to create and maintain jobs in the Commonwealth H.803 An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products S.346 An Act to create to re-allocate responsibility for discarded products S.386 An Act relative to information technology producer responsibility S.387 An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals H.741 An Act to create a framework to re-allocate responsibility for discarded products H.729 An Act establishing the commission on extended producer responsibility H.787 An Act relative to plastic bag reduction S.357 An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. S.359 An Act relative to plastic bag reduction H.696 An Act to reduce plastic pollution S.369 An Act prohibiting polystyrene packaging by 2017 S.467 An Act relative to telemedicine S.1162 An Act enhancing public safety through the use of technology H.2177 An Act relative to locating missing persons via mobile data S.1199 An Act relative to regional 911 emergency communication districts H.3261 An Act updating the wire interception law H.1860 An Act relative to Cable PEG Access Enterprise Fund S.953 An Act authorizing cities and towns to prohibit the sale or use of polystyrene packaging S.946 An Act to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth S.963 An Act to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the commonwealth H.1372 An Act protecting personal information H.1463 An Act protecting children H.1419 An Act relative to wiretapping in the Commonwealth H.1611 An Act relative to voyeurism H.1412 An Act relative to the use of telephones in places of detention H.1641 An Act relative to telephone service for inmates in all correctional and other penal institutions in the Commonwealth H.1563 An Act providing for interstate criminal offender records be made available to certain persons and agencies H.1458 An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers H.1684 An Act updating privacy protections for personal electronic information H.1314 An Act relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts S.635 An Act relative to parental responsibility in bullying S.636 An Act relative to the uniform real property electronic recording act H.1687 An Act relative to consumer protection laws S.771 An Act relative to the interception of wire and oral communications H.1530 An Act relative to establishing a commission to research, assess, and develop procedures to implement a system permitting criminal offender record information requestors to conduct fingerprint-based checks of the national criminal history databases. H.1347 An Act relative to annoying telephone calls S.796 An Act updating privacy protections for personal electronic information S.793 An Act to protect the commonwealth's residents from identity theft S.755 An Act relative to electronic communication by sex offenders S.781 An Act relative to small claims H.1634 An Act to further protect citizens of the Commonwealth from skimming and radio frequency identification theft H.1679 An Act relative to an unauthorized radio telecommunication S.786 An Act relative to employee records H.1406 An Act relative to the enticement of children online S.654 An Act updating the wire interception law H.1489 An Act ensuring an open files policy H.1525 An Act relative to criminal offender information S.708 An Act relative to law-enforcement access to communications records S.696 An Act relative to small claims H.1225 An Act to protect intellectual property and trade secrets to promote economic development and job creation S.702 An Act relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts S.812 An Act relative to CORI reform S.821 An Act Consumer Legal Equalization Act S.1630 An Act protecting the commercial value of artists, entertainers, and other notable personalities H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes H.3770 An Act financing information technology equipment and related projects ; Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development; Department of Telecommunications and Cable; Office of the Attorney General - Matters regarding the provision of telecommunications services in the Commonwealth.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| AT&T |
$0.00
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H.808- An Act relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food, H.813 - An Act relative to the labeling of seed, H.1936, H.2036 and H.2093 - Acts relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Oppose
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none
| Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, H.726 - An Act to strengthen and expand the board of agriculture, H.823 - An Act regulating the cultivation of Industrial Hemp, and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) |
$0.00
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H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Oppose
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none
| CropLife America |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.684 - An Act relative to the Toxic Use Reduction Act, H.726 - An Act to strengthen and expand the board of agriculture, H.733 - An Act to prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticides, H.806 - An Act relative to streamflow standards, H.3309 - An Act regulating the content and application of fertilizer used in the town of Nantucket, and H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth, S.1880 and S.1947 - Acts improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, H.3594 - An Act relative to pesticide application, S.1958 - An Act to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| CropLife America |
$0.00
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H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, H.733 - An Act to prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticides and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Oppose
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none
| Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.705 - An Act protecting the Commonwealth's lakes and ponds, H.821 - An Act relative to vegetation management, H.684 - An Act relative to the Toxic Use Reduction Act, H.665, H.682 and S.385 - Acts relative to the mosquito borne disease control board, H.757 - An Act relative to pesticide licensing and mosquito control, H.760 - An Act establishing the Nantucket mosquito control project H.783 - An Act relative to mosquito control, H.806 - An Act relative to stream flow standards H.815 - An Act to authorize the Department of Food and Agriculture to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and control of invasive plants, H.2988 - An Act relative to vegetation management plans, H.3309 - An Act regulating the content and application of fertilizer used in the town of Nantucket, H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth, S.1880 and S.1947 - Acts improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, H.3594 - An Act relative to pesticide application, S.1958 - An Act to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) |
$0.00
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H.1456 and S.741 - Acts to Prevent Farm Animal Cruelty.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Oppose
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none
| National Pork Producers Council |
$0.00
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H.753 - An Act to promote the care and well-being of livestock.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| National Pork Producers Council |
$0.00
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boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; H.3029- An Act creating the Massachusetts rail transit fund, H.2166- An Act relative to removing barriers for non-profit organizations providing transportation options to seniors, H.1237, H.3074, H.3075 -Acts permitting the use of traffic control signal violation monitoring system devices as a means of promoting traffic safety, H.844 - An Act requiring the Commissioner of Insurance to study the labor rates paid by auto insurers for the repair of damaged motor vehicles and the laws governing the repair of damaged motor vehicles, H.2670 - An Act concerning car rental fees, H.184 - An Act to reconcile Chapter 241 and Chapter 368 of the Acts of 2012; and H.3695 - An Act relative to the expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC |
$0.00
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H.808- An Act relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food, H.813 - An Act relative to the labeling of seed, H.1936, H.2036 and H.2093 - Acts relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Oppose
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none
| Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.705 - An Act protecting the Commonwealth's lakes and ponds, H.815 - An Act to authorize the Department of Food and Agriculture to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and control of invasive plants, and H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth; Department of Agricultural Resources - Matters regarding the registration of products.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.59 - An Act providing retiree healthcare benefits reform.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
|
none
| Individual |
$0.00
|
H.29 An Act making amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code covering provisions dealing with negotiable instruments and bank deposits and collections H.876 An Act relative to the regulation of the business of domestic and foreign money transmission by the Division of Banks H.991 An Act relative to providing for the security of public deposits H.874 An Act relative to certain regulations of the Division of Banks. H.873 An Act relative to certain banking laws S.479 An Act relative to public funds S.492 An Act to establish a foreclosure mediation program S.452 An Act relative to the disclosure of ATM fees H.888 An Act relative to secured lending by the Federal Home Loan Bank H.908 An Act protecting consumers from unsolicited loans H.912 An Act regarding senior citizen buy in program for health care H.938 An Act Declaring Greater Responsibility in Lending and the Cancellation of Secured and/or Unsecured Debts Owed to Financial Institutions by the Homeowners of Massachusetts and For Other Purposes. H.833 An Act providing mortgage customers additional mandatory information regarding their accounts H.893 An act modernizing the banking laws and enhancing the competitiveness of state chartered banks H.961 An Act waiving bank fees for the disabled H.866 An Act to require financial institutions to pay late fees when it fails to conduct an electronic transfer H.971 An act relative to banks and banking S.459 An Act protecting banking consumers. H.851 An Act relative to the annual list of permissible bank investments H.947 An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure S.425 An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure S.448 An Act providing for public safeguards and protections for users of automated teller machines S.490 An Act relative to foreclosed property S.491 An Act relative to vacated foreclosed residential property S.456 An Act relative to residential mortgage foreclosures S.774 An Act clearing titles to foreclosed properties H.283 An Act disclosing expiration of credit cards and revolving credit agreements. H.231 An Act relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail S.133 An Act relative to check cashing fees S.135 An Act relative to credit and debit cards S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers S.128 An Act relative to unsolicited loans S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information H.1617 An Act to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure H.1596 An Act to prevent unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes H.1516 Resolve for a commission to study foreclosure mediation program S.753 An Act to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure S.728 An Act preventing unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes H.3394 An Act to put foreclosed homes back on the market H.297 An Act relative to the privacy rights of certain customers S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.2697 An Act to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations S.1427 An Act extending net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations H.1707 An Act relative to social network privacy and employment H.1739 An Act establishing earned paid sick time H.1766 An Act addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status H.1740 An Act providing unpaid family and medical leave H.1774 An Act relative to parental leave H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes S.900 An Act establishing earned paid sick time S.865 An Act relative to parental leave H.1372 An Act protecting personal information H.850 An Act relative to public funds H.927 An Act relative to the equitable assessment of bank fees H.3382, H.3415, H.3535, S.1766, S.1770 – Acts relative to transportation finance S.1912 An act improving safety at automated teller machines S.1824 Resolutions relative to banking
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| Bank of America Corporation |
$0.00
|
H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, S.647, H.1176 - Acts relative to strangulation S.699 and H.1177 – Acts relative to punishment for the crime of domestic violence S.794 and H.3242 An act relative to protecting domestic violence victims from repeat offenders S.848 An act relative to defense against abuse waivers S.1099 An act relative to the release of a body by the medical examiner S.1892 and S.1897 An act enhancing protection for victims of domestic violence H.1764, S.853 – Acts establishing employment leave and remedies for victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Support
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none
| Jane Doe Inc. |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538,– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; S.636/H-37 - An Act relative to the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, H.2516 - An Act relative to deeds excise receipts, S.720 - An Act relative to electronic deed recording, S.828/H.1337/H2780 - Acts relative to the enhancement of regional services, S.706 - An Act to clarify homestead estates and real estate titles.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| Norfolk County Registry of Deeds |
$0.00
|
H.3401, H.3538,– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.1016 - An Act expanding the distressed hospital fund to the moral obligation bond program , H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects; and H.3452/S.1812- An Act implementing the Affordable Care Act and providing further access to affordable health care.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
|
none
| MA League of Community Health Centers |
$0.00
|
H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; H.283 An Act disclosing expiration of credit cards and revolving credit agreements. H.231 An Act relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail S.133 An Act relative to check cashing fees S.135 An Act relative to credit and debit cards S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers S.128 An Act relative to unsolicited loans S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information H.908 An Act protecting consumers from unsolicited loans H.1705 An Act to protect wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card. H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes; MA Health Connector – Matters regarding payment options for health care consumers.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
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none
| Visa, Inc. |
$0.00
|
H.552 - An Act requiring automated external defibrillators in assisted living residences, H.1050, H.3733 - Acts relative to breast cancer early detection, H.2491 – An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility, H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes, S.251 – An Act relative to access to automated external defibrillators, S.386 – An Act relative to increasing mercury lamp recycling, S.1573 – An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility and S.1758 – An Act further regulating mercury management.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Support
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none
| Philips Electronics |
$0.00
|
H.814 – An Act relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Oppose
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none
| Philips Electronics |
$0.00
|
H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; and DCR; EOEEA; MassDOT – matters regarding the use of energy-efficient lighting in public buildings and facilities; Office of the Attorney General – matters regarding medical alert services; EOPSS, Department of the State Police – matters regarding the funding and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
|
none
| Philips Electronics |
$0.00
|
H.247 – An Act relative to motor vehicle service contracts, S.440 – An Act relative to motor vehicle service contracts, and Division of Insurance – matters regarding the licensure and regulation of automobile clubs.
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Stephen J. Karol
|
Neutral
|
none
| SafeRide Motor Club, Inc. |
$0.00
|
H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes; MBTA; MassDOT; Massport, Regional Transit Authorities – matters regarding automated fare collection systems and parking systems for public transportation.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Neutral
|
none
| Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc. |
$0.00
|
H.828 – An Act prohibiting the sale, installation, and disposal of mercury thermostats, S.388 – An Act prohibiting the sale, installation, and disposal of mercury thermostats, and S.1758 – An Act further regulating mercury management, H.3601 - An Act further regulating mercury management
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Stephen J. Karol
|
Support
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none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$0.00
|
H.802 – An Act relative to mercury-added thermostats.
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Stephen J. Karol
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Oppose
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none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$0.00
|
EOEEA – matters regarding the safe removal, disposal and
recycling of mercury-added thermostats.
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Stephen J. Karol
|
Neutral
|
none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$0.00
|
H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth,for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. H.3695 - An Act relative to the expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
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Stephen J. Karol
|
Neutral
|
none
| Freeman |
$0.00
|
H.3330, H.3708, H.3770 –Acts financing information technology equipment and related projects and H.3331 – An Act supplementing certain existing capital spending authorizations, H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes.
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Stephen J. Karol
|
Support
|
none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$0.00
|
H.803 – An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products, S.357 – An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products, and S.386 – An Act relative to information technology producer responsibility.
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Stephen J. Karol
|
Oppose
|
none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$0.00
|
H.1, H.3400, H.3401, H.3538, S.3, S.1800 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; and Office of the Attorney General, EOHHS, Information Technology Division, Office of the Secretary of State – Matters regarding capital investments for information technology and related equipment, services and supplies.
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Stephen J. Karol
|
Neutral
|
none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$0.00
|
H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.1683/S.766/S.768 - Acts regulating compensation of board members for public charities H.2986 An Act relative to consumer choice of green electricity H.2957 An Act to restore local control in coastal communities of the Commonwealth H.2946 An Act relative to solar electricity as demand management H.2990 An Act establishing natural gas infrastructure improvement financing H.2927 An Act relative to the establishment of municipal lighting authorities H.2949 An Act relative to street lighting H.2929 An Act promoting storm resistant utility infrastructure upgrades H.2932 An Act modifying the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard S.1569 An Act relative to electric utility ratepayer credit S.1566 An Act requiring utilities to provide energy use data H.2974 An Act to eliminate coal burning and use H.2975 An Act further regulating the provision of electricity and other services in the Commonwealth H.2938 An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources H.2962 An Act to implement a gas expansion program for Massachusetts H.2926 An Act relative to utilities, smart meters, and ratepayers’ rights H.2992 An Act encouraging a clean environment in Massachusetts H.2960 An Act concerning zoning H.2980 An Act relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects S.1564 An Act requiring the disclosure of energy usage data S.1565 An Act requiring the timely adoption of greenhouse gas emission limits for the year 2030 H.2987 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy S.1620 An Act relative to the safety and protection of utility work and construction sites S.1594 An Act relative to promoting the safe operation of utility vaults S.1613 An Act relative to home energy efficiency H.2964 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants S.1603 An Act establishing a renewable energy investment commission S.1602 An Act promoting transparency in electric bill S.1584 An Act creating a grant program for municipal and regional energy efficiency managers H.2916 An Act relative to hydrokinetic energy S.1601 An Act relative to municipal light plants S.1604 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy development S.1572 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants S.1595 An Act relative to street lighting H.2951 An Act relative to farm energy production H.2919 An Act An Act relative to energy efficiency education H.2979 An Act regarding community access to energy efficiency programs and green jobs S.1590 An Act relative to expedited permitting for energy efficient buildings H.2940 An Act involving hydraulic fracturing H.2991 An Act to provide power outage rebates to consumers H.2933 An Act enhancing natural gas pipeline safety H.2917 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults H.2941 An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility H.2988 An Act relative to vegetation management plans H.2924 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults H.2989 An Act relative to underground infrastructure H.2935 An Act to transition to a clean energy Commonwealth H.2947 An Act relative to reducing the cost of electricity for Massachusetts ratepayers H.2948 An Act to further reduce energy use by encouraging investments in energy efficiency H.2961 An Act relative to the purchase of nuclear energy H.2954 An Act relative to renewable energy certificates H.2955 An Act relative to renewable energy H.2915 An Act to support solar energy investments by homeowners and businesses. S.1597 An Act relative to the monitoring of natural gas H.2969 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy development H.2970 An Act to protect the health of the citizens of the Commonwealth S.1587 An Act promoting zero net-energy buildings in the Commonwealth H.2971 An Act promoting transparency in electric bills H.2918 An Act regulating retail access to sellers of renewable energy generation attributes H.2968 An Act establishing renewable energy investment commission S.1593 An Act relative to credit for thermal energy generated with renewable fuels S.1607 An Act to create a Repower Massachusetts Emergency Task Force H.2910 An Act relative to municipal energy use disclosure and reporting S.1575 An Act regarding community access to energy efficiency programs and green jobs S.1579 An Act further promoting electric vehicles S.1581 An Act relative to the ownership of electric meters S.1582 An Act relative to net metering S.1583 An Act relative to renewable energy portfolio standards S.1608 An Act regulating utility customer service S.1619 An Act relative to an energy pilot program S.1591 An Act relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects S.1599 An Act relative to on-site combined heat and power facilities S.1600 An Act relative to competition and municipalization S.1585 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants S.1573 An Act An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility S.1592 An Act relative to a microgrid pilot program S.1586 An Act further promoting energy efficiency and green jobs H.2925 An Act regulating regular inspection of utility poles and other structures H.2983 An Act providing discretion to municipal light boards H.3367 An Act relative to a solar farm moratorium H.720 An Act relative to unreasonable or excessive noise H.2741 An Act further promoting energy efficiency and green jobs H. 3765 An Act relative to natural gas leaks
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W. Paul White
|
Neutral
|
none
| ISO New England |
$0.00
|
H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, H.3452/S.1812- An Act implementing the Affordable Care Act and providing further access to affordable health care, S.1805, H.3737 - An Act encouraging low-income savings and economic opportunity. H.1021 An Act relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members H.1024 An Act to encourage quality reviews and reduce costs in health care H.1018 An Act improving access to coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries H.1019 An Act making greater use of managed care in Medicaid H.1049 An Act eliminating age discrimination in the MassHealth Program H.1043 An Act strengthening market impact review H.1035 An Act to provide improved Medicare for all H.1013 An Act relative to strengthening the determination of need process H.1058 An Act relative to continuity of care for families enrolled in MassHealth S.544 An Act improving access to coverage for medicaid beneficiaries S.502 An Act to establish criteria for Masshealth hardship waivers S.571 An Act ensuring clinically appropriate peer review H.1014 An Act to extend patient protections to recipients of MassHealth S.532 An act eliminating duplicative health insurance reporting requirements and assessments S.499 An Act concerning Medicaid and accountable care H.1045 An Act relative to eliminating fraud in the Mass Health medical assistance program S.512 An Act relative to Commonwealth Care eligibility H.1022 An Act relative to streamlining administrative procedures S.503 An Act transfers of assets by MassHealth members S.524 An Act establishing a hardship waiver for Medicaid beneficiaries H.1047 An Act regarding the countable assets of medical assistance recipients H.1034 An Act relative to administering national standards to Medicaid medical necessity reviews H.1027 An Act to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers S.506 An Act expanding the determination of need threshold S.522 An Act eliminating age discrimination in the MassHealth program. S.565 An Act to address inequities in MassHealth readmission penalties H.1042 An Act ensuring clinically appropriate peer review H.1039 An Act changing the definition of countable-income for MassHealth H.1060 An Act relative to MassHealth readmission payments S.516 An Act regarding the countable assets of medical assistance recipients S.517 An Act to preserve eligibility for PACE program and certain waivered participants H.1040 An Act relative to prohibition on public-private cost shift S.539 An Act requiring MassHealth to provide an explanation of benefits to beneficiaries S.536 An Act relative to eligibility for coverage S.537 An Act relative to MassHealth enrollment for persons leaving correctional facilities S.568 An Act to strengthen the management of the health care connector S.552 An Act extending protections to MassHealth recipients S.555 An Act to reduce health care fraud, waste and abuse S.507 An Act strengthening market impact review S.570 An Act relative to mandated benefits H.1797 An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers H.3548 An Act relative to Pharmacy Practice in the Commonwealth H.935 An Act relative to health care consumer protection Kay Khan H.936 An Act to further define adverse determinations by insurers S.483 An Act regulating pharmacy audits H.978 An Act relative to pre-authorization of medical and health care services H.960 An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services S.453 An Act to further define adverse determinations by insurers H.950 An Act relative to third party administrators H.924 An Act relative to administrative simplification S.498 An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services S.431 An Act relating to administrative simplification S.460 An Act establishing accountability for managed care organizations. H.1924 An Act relative to medical peer review H.1901 An Act to repeal the medical peer review statute H.1909 An Act ensuring patient privacy and control with regard to health information exchanges S.1010 An Act clarifying the reporting of medical liability claims MassHealth; Executive Office of Health and Human Services; and Executive Office of Administration and Finance – Matters relative to health care cost control programs and initiatives.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
|
none
| Health Management Systems |
$0.00
|
H.2930 An Act modernizing telephone regulation and encouraging economic growth. H.2583 An Act relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions H.2538 An Act relative to the taxation of cellular telephones H.2503 An Act relative to the bundled cell phone taxation H.2720 An Act relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions H.2131 An Act establishing a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge S.1908 An Act upgrading mobile broadband coverage in the Commonwealth.
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W. Paul White
|
Support
|
none
| AT&T |
$0.00
|
S.1571 An Act relative to wireless carrier contracts H.2985 An Act prohibiting deceptive billing practices by cellular telephone service providers S.1617 An Act establishing a cell phone users' bill of rights S.141 An Act relative to mobile wireless contracts and agreements H.2591 An Act to close the telecom property tax loophole S.1397 An Act relative to the taxation of telecommunications companies S.1318 An Act eliminating telecommunications tax exemptions
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W. Paul White
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Oppose
|
none
| AT&T |
$0.00
|
H.2972 An Act relative to municipal and town cell phones H.2911 An Act relative to relocation of utilities S.1612 An Act to allow web posting of telephone rates S.1577 An Act regulating the sale of telephone transmission lines S.1578 An Act relative to service quality standards H.2966 An Act regarding regulation of directory assistance H.2982 An Act allowing cable companies to compete for business on a statewide basis. H.2953 An Act restricting use and connection of automatic dialing-announcing devices S.1611 An Act relative to the qualification of inspectors of wire and assist inspectors of wire employed by a city or town H.2965 An Act relative to the leasing of telephone equipment H.2912 An Act relative to the sale of prepaid cell phones S.1592 An Act relative to a microgrid pilot program H.3300 An act relative to the telephone directory H.3005 An Act relative to cell phone use in motor vehicles H.3123 An Act prohibiting cell phone use in school zones H.3124 An Act relative to safe driving H.3125 An Act relative to safe driving in school speed zones S.1647 An Act relative to hands free cell phone devices H.3169 An Act requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving S.1653 An Act providing for the enhanced protection of the dig safe law S.1682 An Act to prohibit the use of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle S.1668 An Act to promote safe driving H.285 An Act relative to telemarketing solicitation H.276 An Act providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors S.115 An Act further regulating radio frequency identification devices in the Commonwealth H.304 An Act relative to consumer rebates H.190 An Act relative to the do not call list law to regulate certain charitable solicitations S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. H.297 An Act relative to the privacy rights of certain customers H.251 An Act relative to telemarketing solicitation H.222 An Act relative to identity theft and online predators on the Internet S.131 An Act relative to robocall telephone solicitation H.299 An Act prohibiting robocalls to all mobile telephone devices S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.80 An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers H.226 An Act relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.183 An Act to facilitate and regulate residential selling practices H.180 An Act to protect the peace and privacy of the residents of the Commonwealth H.244 An Act to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without a consumer’s express agreement H.262 An Act relative to telecommunications systems contractors and technicians H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers H.263 An Act relative to protecting consumers of the Commonwealth H.206 An Act to Ensure Fairness and Competition for Consumers S.106 An Act reducing unwanted communication from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents. S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information S.127 An Act relative to rebates H.278 An Act relative to regulating the percentage retained for marketing expenses by a non-profit telemarketer agent H.189 An Act relative to the do not call list law to regulate certain charitable solicitations H.200 An Act prohibiting disclosure of service observing information S.76 An Act to safeguard municipal permitting H.172 An Act relative to commercial rebate expiration H.173 An Act affecting the payment of rebates in retail stores H.2710 An Act relative to the refund of sales tax upon return of merchandise H.2762 An Act to protect main street retailers and promote sales tax fairness in the Commonwealth H.2548 An Act establishing a permanent annual sales tax holiday H.2628 An Act relative to local taxation H.2629 An Act to promote sales tax fairness for main street retailers S.1350 An Act relative to the selection and use of plastic carryout bags in certain stores S.1403 An Act to establish elective single sales factor apportionment for all Massachusetts corporations S.1344 An Act extending the investment tax credit to all corporations. H.2697 An Act to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations H.2727 An Act promoting transparency in corporate tax returns H.2618 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in the commonwealth for the year 2014 S.1420 An Act extending single sales factor apportionment to all retail and wholesale corporations S.1330 An Act applying the sales tax to certain retail sales over the internet S.1393 An Act relative to the satellite tax S.1427 An Act extending net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations S.1437 An Act to phase out the corporate excise tax on property of net worth S.1430 An Act relative to extending single sales factor apportionment to all corporations S.1442 An Act removing impediments to corporate growth S.1443 An Act to promote economic growth in the Commonwealth H.1777 An Act regarding treble damages H.1723 An Act relative to the treble damages provisions of the wage and hour laws H.1707 An Act relative to social network privacy and employment H.1739 An Act establishing earned paid sick time H.1766 An Act addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status H.1730 An Act related to personnel records H.1764 An Act to establish employment leave and safety remedies to victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault H.1779 An Act relative to personnel records H.1731 An Act relative to the use of credit reports in the hiring process S.845 An Act to protect job applicants’ identity and privacy H.1737 An Act relative to the penalty for failure to timely report injuries under the workers' compensation act H.1740 An Act providing unpaid family and medical leave H.1744 An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers H.1701, S.1925 Acts to improve the Commonwealth's economy with a strong minimum wage H.1774 An Act relative to parental leave S.878 An Act to improve the Commonwealth's economy with a strong minimum wage H.1780 An Act relative to non-discrimination training in the workplace H.1775 An Act to provide occupational safeguards for employees resulting from the introduction and utilization of video display terminals S.900 An Act establishing earned paid sick time S.901 An Act modernizing and protecting the unemployment insurance system H.1732 An Act relative to unemployment insurance reform H.1729 An Act relative to the prohibition of noncompetition agreements S.846 An Act relative to employee non-competition agreements H.1757 An Act promoting the Commonwealth's economic recovery with a strong minimum wage S.860 An Act relative to workers compensation S.853 An Act to establish employment leave and safety remedies to victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault S.852 An Act relative to social media privacy protection S.865 An Act relative to parental leave H.3231 An Act relative to discrimination in the workplace H.322 An Act relative to meeting 21st century business needs S.175 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in 2013 S.176 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in 2014 S.194 An Act establishing a permanent annual sales tax holiday S.193 An Act to create and maintain jobs in the Commonwealth H.803 An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products S.346 An Act to create to re-allocate responsibility for discarded products S.386 An Act relative to information technology producer responsibility S.387 An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals H.741 An Act to create a framework to re-allocate responsibility for discarded products H.729 An Act establishing the commission on extended producer responsibility H.787 An Act relative to plastic bag reduction S.357 An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. S.359 An Act relative to plastic bag reduction H.696 An Act to reduce plastic pollution S.369 An Act prohibiting polystyrene packaging by 2017 S.467 An Act relative to telemedicine S.1162 An Act enhancing public safety through the use of technology H.2177 An Act relative to locating missing persons via mobile data S.1199 An Act relative to regional 911 emergency communication districts H.3261 An Act updating the wire interception law H.1860 An Act relative to Cable PEG Access Enterprise Fund S.953 An Act authorizing cities and towns to prohibit the sale or use of polystyrene packaging S.946 An Act to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth S.963 An Act to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the commonwealth H.1372 An Act protecting personal information H.1463 An Act protecting children H.1419 An Act relative to wiretapping in the Commonwealth H.1611 An Act relative to voyeurism H.1412 An Act relative to the use of telephones in places of detention H.1641 An Act relative to telephone service for inmates in all correctional and other penal institutions in the Commonwealth H.1563 An Act providing for interstate criminal offender records be made available to certain persons and agencies H.1458 An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers H.1684 An Act updating privacy protections for personal electronic information H.1314 An Act relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts S.635 An Act relative to parental responsibility in bullying S.636 An Act relative to the uniform real property electronic recording act H.1687 An Act relative to consumer protection laws S.771 An Act relative to the interception of wire and oral communications H.1530 An Act relative to establishing a commission to research, assess, and develop procedures to implement a system permitting criminal offender record information requestors to conduct fingerprint-based checks of the national criminal history databases. H.1347 An Act relative to annoying telephone calls S.796 An Act updating privacy protections for personal electronic information S.793 An Act to protect the commonwealth's residents from identity theft S.755 An Act relative to electronic communication by sex offenders S.781 An Act relative to small claims H.1634 An Act to further protect citizens of the Commonwealth from skimming and radio frequency identification theft H.1679 An Act relative to an unauthorized radio telecommunication S.786 An Act relative to employee records H.1406 An Act relative to the enticement of children online S.654 An Act updating the wire interception law H.1489 An Act ensuring an open files policy H.1525 An Act relative to criminal offender information S.708 An Act relative to law-enforcement access to communications records S.696 An Act relative to small claims H.1225 An Act to protect intellectual property and trade secrets to promote economic development and job creation S.702 An Act relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts S.812 An Act relative to CORI reform S.821 An Act Consumer Legal Equalization Act S.1630 An Act protecting the commercial value of artists, entertainers, and other notable personalities H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes H.3770 An Act financing information technology equipment and related projects ; Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development; Department of Telecommunications and Cable; Office of the Attorney General - Matters regarding the provision of telecommunications services in the Commonwealth.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| AT&T |
$0.00
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H.808- An Act relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food, H.813 - An Act relative to the labeling of seed, H.1936, H.2036 and H.2093 - Acts relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food.
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W. Paul White
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Oppose
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none
| Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, H.726 - An Act to strengthen and expand the board of agriculture, H.823 - An Act regulating the cultivation of Industrial Hemp, and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) |
$0.00
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H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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W. Paul White
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Oppose
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none
| CropLife America |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.684 - An Act relative to the Toxic Use Reduction Act, H.726 - An Act to strengthen and expand the board of agriculture, H.733 - An Act to prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticides, H.806 - An Act relative to streamflow standards, H.3309 - An Act regulating the content and application of fertilizer used in the town of Nantucket, and H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth, S.1880 and S.1947 - Acts improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, H.3594 - An Act relative to pesticide application, S.1958 - An Act to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| CropLife America |
$0.00
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H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, H.733 - An Act to prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticides and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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W. Paul White
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Oppose
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none
| Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.705 - An Act protecting the Commonwealth's lakes and ponds, H.821 - An Act relative to vegetation management, H.684 - An Act relative to the Toxic Use Reduction Act, H.665, H.682 and S.385 - Acts relative to the mosquito borne disease control board, H.757 - An Act relative to pesticide licensing and mosquito control, H.760 - An Act establishing the Nantucket mosquito control project H.783 - An Act relative to mosquito control, H.806 - An Act relative to stream flow standards H.815 - An Act to authorize the Department of Food and Agriculture to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and control of invasive plants, H.2988 - An Act relative to vegetation management plans, H.3309 - An Act regulating the content and application of fertilizer used in the town of Nantucket, H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth, S.1880 and S.1947 - Acts improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, H.3594 - An Act relative to pesticide application, S.1958 - An Act to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) |
$0.00
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H.1456 and S.741 - Acts to Prevent Farm Animal Cruelty.
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W. Paul White
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Oppose
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none
| National Pork Producers Council |
$0.00
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H.753 - An Act to promote the care and well-being of livestock.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| National Pork Producers Council |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; H.3029- An Act creating the Massachusetts rail transit fund, H.2166- An Act relative to removing barriers for non-profit organizations providing transportation options to seniors, H.1237, H.3074, H.3075 -Acts permitting the use of traffic control signal violation monitoring system devices as a means of promoting traffic safety, H.844 - An Act requiring the Commissioner of Insurance to study the labor rates paid by auto insurers for the repair of damaged motor vehicles and the laws governing the repair of damaged motor vehicles, H.2670 - An Act concerning car rental fees, H.184 - An Act to reconcile Chapter 241 and Chapter 368 of the Acts of 2012; and H.3695 - An Act relative to the expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC |
$0.00
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H.808- An Act relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food, H.813 - An Act relative to the labeling of seed, H.1936, H.2036 and H.2093 - Acts relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food.
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W. Paul White
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Oppose
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none
| Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.705 - An Act protecting the Commonwealth's lakes and ponds, H.815 - An Act to authorize the Department of Food and Agriculture to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and control of invasive plants, and H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth; Department of Agricultural Resources - Matters regarding the registration of products.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.59 - An Act providing retiree healthcare benefits reform.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
|
none
| Individual |
$0.00
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H.29 An Act making amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code covering provisions dealing with negotiable instruments and bank deposits and collections H.876 An Act relative to the regulation of the business of domestic and foreign money transmission by the Division of Banks H.991 An Act relative to providing for the security of public deposits H.874 An Act relative to certain regulations of the Division of Banks. H.873 An Act relative to certain banking laws S.479 An Act relative to public funds S.492 An Act to establish a foreclosure mediation program S.452 An Act relative to the disclosure of ATM fees H.888 An Act relative to secured lending by the Federal Home Loan Bank H.908 An Act protecting consumers from unsolicited loans H.912 An Act regarding senior citizen buy in program for health care H.938 An Act Declaring Greater Responsibility in Lending and the Cancellation of Secured and/or Unsecured Debts Owed to Financial Institutions by the Homeowners of Massachusetts and For Other Purposes. H.833 An Act providing mortgage customers additional mandatory information regarding their accounts H.893 An act modernizing the banking laws and enhancing the competitiveness of state chartered banks H.961 An Act waiving bank fees for the disabled H.866 An Act to require financial institutions to pay late fees when it fails to conduct an electronic transfer H.971 An act relative to banks and banking S.459 An Act protecting banking consumers. H.851 An Act relative to the annual list of permissible bank investments H.947 An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure S.425 An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure S.448 An Act providing for public safeguards and protections for users of automated teller machines S.490 An Act relative to foreclosed property S.491 An Act relative to vacated foreclosed residential property S.456 An Act relative to residential mortgage foreclosures S.774 An Act clearing titles to foreclosed properties H.283 An Act disclosing expiration of credit cards and revolving credit agreements. H.231 An Act relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail S.133 An Act relative to check cashing fees S.135 An Act relative to credit and debit cards S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers S.128 An Act relative to unsolicited loans S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information H.1617 An Act to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure H.1596 An Act to prevent unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes H.1516 Resolve for a commission to study foreclosure mediation program S.753 An Act to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure S.728 An Act preventing unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes H.3394 An Act to put foreclosed homes back on the market H.297 An Act relative to the privacy rights of certain customers S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.2697 An Act to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations S.1427 An Act extending net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations H.1707 An Act relative to social network privacy and employment H.1739 An Act establishing earned paid sick time H.1766 An Act addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status H.1740 An Act providing unpaid family and medical leave H.1774 An Act relative to parental leave H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes S.900 An Act establishing earned paid sick time S.865 An Act relative to parental leave H.1372 An Act protecting personal information H.850 An Act relative to public funds H.927 An Act relative to the equitable assessment of bank fees H.3382, H.3415, H.3535, S.1766, S.1770 – Acts relative to transportation finance S.1912 An act improving safety at automated teller machines S.1824 Resolutions relative to banking
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| Bank of America Corporation |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, S.647, H.1176 - Acts relative to strangulation S.699 and H.1177 – Acts relative to punishment for the crime of domestic violence S.794 and H.3242 An act relative to protecting domestic violence victims from repeat offenders S.848 An act relative to defense against abuse waivers S.1099 An act relative to the release of a body by the medical examiner S.1892 and S.1897 An act enhancing protection for victims of domestic violence H.1764, S.853 – Acts establishing employment leave and remedies for victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.
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W. Paul White
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Support
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none
| Jane Doe Inc. |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538,– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; S.636/H-37 - An Act relative to the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, H.2516 - An Act relative to deeds excise receipts, S.720 - An Act relative to electronic deed recording, S.828/H.1337/H2780 - Acts relative to the enhancement of regional services, S.706 - An Act to clarify homestead estates and real estate titles.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
|
none
| Norfolk County Registry of Deeds |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538,– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.1016 - An Act expanding the distressed hospital fund to the moral obligation bond program , H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects; and H.3452/S.1812- An Act implementing the Affordable Care Act and providing further access to affordable health care.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
|
none
| MA League of Community Health Centers |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; H.283 An Act disclosing expiration of credit cards and revolving credit agreements. H.231 An Act relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail S.133 An Act relative to check cashing fees S.135 An Act relative to credit and debit cards S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers S.128 An Act relative to unsolicited loans S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information H.908 An Act protecting consumers from unsolicited loans H.1705 An Act to protect wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card. H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes; MA Health Connector – Matters regarding payment options for health care consumers.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| Visa, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.552 - An Act requiring automated external defibrillators in assisted living residences, H.1050, H.3733 - Acts relative to breast cancer early detection, H.2491 – An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility, H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes, S.251 – An Act relative to access to automated external defibrillators, S.386 – An Act relative to increasing mercury lamp recycling, S.1573 – An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility and S.1758 – An Act further regulating mercury management.
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W. Paul White
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Support
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none
| Philips Electronics |
$0.00
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H.814 – An Act relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps.
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W. Paul White
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Oppose
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none
| Philips Electronics |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; and DCR; EOEEA; MassDOT – matters regarding the use of energy-efficient lighting in public buildings and facilities; Office of the Attorney General – matters regarding medical alert services; EOPSS, Department of the State Police – matters regarding the funding and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| Philips Electronics |
$0.00
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H.247 – An Act relative to motor vehicle service contracts, S.440 – An Act relative to motor vehicle service contracts, and Division of Insurance – matters regarding the licensure and regulation of automobile clubs.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| SafeRide Motor Club, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes; MBTA; MassDOT; Massport, Regional Transit Authorities – matters regarding automated fare collection systems and parking systems for public transportation.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc. |
$0.00
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H.828 – An Act prohibiting the sale, installation, and disposal of mercury thermostats, S.388 – An Act prohibiting the sale, installation, and disposal of mercury thermostats, and S.1758 – An Act further regulating mercury management, H.3601 - An Act further regulating mercury management
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W. Paul White
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Support
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none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$0.00
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H.802 – An Act relative to mercury-added thermostats.
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W. Paul White
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Oppose
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none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$0.00
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EOEEA – matters regarding the safe removal, disposal and
recycling of mercury-added thermostats.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth,for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. H.3695 - An Act relative to the expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| Freeman |
$0.00
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H.3330, H.3708, H.3770 –Acts financing information technology equipment and related projects and H.3331 – An Act supplementing certain existing capital spending authorizations, H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes.
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W. Paul White
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Support
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none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$0.00
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H.803 – An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products, S.357 – An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products, and S.386 – An Act relative to information technology producer responsibility.
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W. Paul White
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Oppose
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none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; and Office of the Attorney General, EOHHS, Information Technology Division, Office of the Secretary of State – Matters regarding capital investments for information technology and related equipment, services and supplies.
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W. Paul White
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Neutral
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none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$0.00
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.1683/S.766/S.768 - Acts regulating compensation of board members for public charities H.2986 An Act relative to consumer choice of green electricity H.2957 An Act to restore local control in coastal communities of the Commonwealth H.2946 An Act relative to solar electricity as demand management H.2990 An Act establishing natural gas infrastructure improvement financing H.2927 An Act relative to the establishment of municipal lighting authorities H.2949 An Act relative to street lighting H.2929 An Act promoting storm resistant utility infrastructure upgrades H.2932 An Act modifying the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard S.1569 An Act relative to electric utility ratepayer credit S.1566 An Act requiring utilities to provide energy use data H.2974 An Act to eliminate coal burning and use H.2975 An Act further regulating the provision of electricity and other services in the Commonwealth H.2938 An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources H.2962 An Act to implement a gas expansion program for Massachusetts H.2926 An Act relative to utilities, smart meters, and ratepayers’ rights H.2992 An Act encouraging a clean environment in Massachusetts H.2960 An Act concerning zoning H.2980 An Act relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects S.1564 An Act requiring the disclosure of energy usage data S.1565 An Act requiring the timely adoption of greenhouse gas emission limits for the year 2030 H.2987 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy S.1620 An Act relative to the safety and protection of utility work and construction sites S.1594 An Act relative to promoting the safe operation of utility vaults S.1613 An Act relative to home energy efficiency H.2964 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants S.1603 An Act establishing a renewable energy investment commission S.1602 An Act promoting transparency in electric bill S.1584 An Act creating a grant program for municipal and regional energy efficiency managers H.2916 An Act relative to hydrokinetic energy S.1601 An Act relative to municipal light plants S.1604 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy development S.1572 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants S.1595 An Act relative to street lighting H.2951 An Act relative to farm energy production H.2919 An Act An Act relative to energy efficiency education H.2979 An Act regarding community access to energy efficiency programs and green jobs S.1590 An Act relative to expedited permitting for energy efficient buildings H.2940 An Act involving hydraulic fracturing H.2991 An Act to provide power outage rebates to consumers H.2933 An Act enhancing natural gas pipeline safety H.2917 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults H.2941 An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility H.2988 An Act relative to vegetation management plans H.2924 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults H.2989 An Act relative to underground infrastructure H.2935 An Act to transition to a clean energy Commonwealth H.2947 An Act relative to reducing the cost of electricity for Massachusetts ratepayers H.2948 An Act to further reduce energy use by encouraging investments in energy efficiency H.2961 An Act relative to the purchase of nuclear energy H.2954 An Act relative to renewable energy certificates H.2955 An Act relative to renewable energy H.2915 An Act to support solar energy investments by homeowners and businesses. S.1597 An Act relative to the monitoring of natural gas H.2969 An Act relieving the adverse effects of wind energy development H.2970 An Act to protect the health of the citizens of the Commonwealth S.1587 An Act promoting zero net-energy buildings in the Commonwealth H.2971 An Act promoting transparency in electric bills H.2918 An Act regulating retail access to sellers of renewable energy generation attributes H.2968 An Act establishing renewable energy investment commission S.1593 An Act relative to credit for thermal energy generated with renewable fuels S.1607 An Act to create a Repower Massachusetts Emergency Task Force H.2910 An Act relative to municipal energy use disclosure and reporting S.1575 An Act regarding community access to energy efficiency programs and green jobs S.1579 An Act further promoting electric vehicles S.1581 An Act relative to the ownership of electric meters S.1582 An Act relative to net metering S.1583 An Act relative to renewable energy portfolio standards S.1608 An Act regulating utility customer service S.1619 An Act relative to an energy pilot program S.1591 An Act relative to comprehensive siting reform for land based wind projects S.1599 An Act relative to on-site combined heat and power facilities S.1600 An Act relative to competition and municipalization S.1585 An Act relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal lighting plants S.1573 An Act An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility S.1592 An Act relative to a microgrid pilot program S.1586 An Act further promoting energy efficiency and green jobs H.2925 An Act regulating regular inspection of utility poles and other structures H.2983 An Act providing discretion to municipal light boards H.3367 An Act relative to a solar farm moratorium H.720 An Act relative to unreasonable or excessive noise H.2741 An Act further promoting energy efficiency and green jobs H. 3765 An Act relative to natural gas leaks
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| ISO New England |
$42,500.00
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, H.3452/S.1812- An Act implementing the Affordable Care Act and providing further access to affordable health care, S.1805, H.3737 - An Act encouraging low-income savings and economic opportunity. H.1021 An Act relative to transfers of assets by MassHealth members H.1024 An Act to encourage quality reviews and reduce costs in health care H.1018 An Act improving access to coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries H.1019 An Act making greater use of managed care in Medicaid H.1049 An Act eliminating age discrimination in the MassHealth Program H.1043 An Act strengthening market impact review H.1035 An Act to provide improved Medicare for all H.1013 An Act relative to strengthening the determination of need process H.1058 An Act relative to continuity of care for families enrolled in MassHealth S.544 An Act improving access to coverage for medicaid beneficiaries S.502 An Act to establish criteria for Masshealth hardship waivers S.571 An Act ensuring clinically appropriate peer review H.1014 An Act to extend patient protections to recipients of MassHealth S.532 An act eliminating duplicative health insurance reporting requirements and assessments S.499 An Act concerning Medicaid and accountable care H.1045 An Act relative to eliminating fraud in the Mass Health medical assistance program S.512 An Act relative to Commonwealth Care eligibility H.1022 An Act relative to streamlining administrative procedures S.503 An Act transfers of assets by MassHealth members S.524 An Act establishing a hardship waiver for Medicaid beneficiaries H.1047 An Act regarding the countable assets of medical assistance recipients H.1034 An Act relative to administering national standards to Medicaid medical necessity reviews H.1027 An Act to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers S.506 An Act expanding the determination of need threshold S.522 An Act eliminating age discrimination in the MassHealth program. S.565 An Act to address inequities in MassHealth readmission penalties H.1042 An Act ensuring clinically appropriate peer review H.1039 An Act changing the definition of countable-income for MassHealth H.1060 An Act relative to MassHealth readmission payments S.516 An Act regarding the countable assets of medical assistance recipients S.517 An Act to preserve eligibility for PACE program and certain waivered participants H.1040 An Act relative to prohibition on public-private cost shift S.539 An Act requiring MassHealth to provide an explanation of benefits to beneficiaries S.536 An Act relative to eligibility for coverage S.537 An Act relative to MassHealth enrollment for persons leaving correctional facilities S.568 An Act to strengthen the management of the health care connector S.552 An Act extending protections to MassHealth recipients S.555 An Act to reduce health care fraud, waste and abuse S.507 An Act strengthening market impact review S.570 An Act relative to mandated benefits H.1797 An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers H.3548 An Act relative to Pharmacy Practice in the Commonwealth H.935 An Act relative to health care consumer protection Kay Khan H.936 An Act to further define adverse determinations by insurers S.483 An Act regulating pharmacy audits H.978 An Act relative to pre-authorization of medical and health care services H.960 An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services S.453 An Act to further define adverse determinations by insurers H.950 An Act relative to third party administrators H.924 An Act relative to administrative simplification S.498 An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services S.431 An Act relating to administrative simplification S.460 An Act establishing accountability for managed care organizations. H.1924 An Act relative to medical peer review H.1901 An Act to repeal the medical peer review statute H.1909 An Act ensuring patient privacy and control with regard to health information exchanges S.1010 An Act clarifying the reporting of medical liability claims MassHealth; Executive Office of Health and Human Services; and Executive Office of Administration and Finance – Matters relative to health care cost control programs and initiatives.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| Health Management Systems |
$28,500.00
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H.2930 An Act modernizing telephone regulation and encouraging economic growth. H.2583 An Act relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions H.2538 An Act relative to the taxation of cellular telephones H.2503 An Act relative to the bundled cell phone taxation H.2720 An Act relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions H.2131 An Act establishing a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge S.1908 An Act upgrading mobile broadband coverage in the Commonwealth.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Support
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none
| AT&T |
$10,000.00
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S.1571 An Act relative to wireless carrier contracts H.2985 An Act prohibiting deceptive billing practices by cellular telephone service providers S.1617 An Act establishing a cell phone users' bill of rights S.141 An Act relative to mobile wireless contracts and agreements H.2591 An Act to close the telecom property tax loophole S.1397 An Act relative to the taxation of telecommunications companies S.1318 An Act eliminating telecommunications tax exemptions
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Oppose
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none
| AT&T |
$10,000.00
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H.2972 An Act relative to municipal and town cell phones H.2911 An Act relative to relocation of utilities S.1612 An Act to allow web posting of telephone rates S.1577 An Act regulating the sale of telephone transmission lines S.1578 An Act relative to service quality standards H.2966 An Act regarding regulation of directory assistance H.2982 An Act allowing cable companies to compete for business on a statewide basis. H.2953 An Act restricting use and connection of automatic dialing-announcing devices S.1611 An Act relative to the qualification of inspectors of wire and assist inspectors of wire employed by a city or town H.2965 An Act relative to the leasing of telephone equipment H.2912 An Act relative to the sale of prepaid cell phones S.1592 An Act relative to a microgrid pilot program H.3300 An act relative to the telephone directory H.3005 An Act relative to cell phone use in motor vehicles H.3123 An Act prohibiting cell phone use in school zones H.3124 An Act relative to safe driving H.3125 An Act relative to safe driving in school speed zones S.1647 An Act relative to hands free cell phone devices H.3169 An Act requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving S.1653 An Act providing for the enhanced protection of the dig safe law S.1682 An Act to prohibit the use of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle S.1668 An Act to promote safe driving H.285 An Act relative to telemarketing solicitation H.276 An Act providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors S.115 An Act further regulating radio frequency identification devices in the Commonwealth H.304 An Act relative to consumer rebates H.190 An Act relative to the do not call list law to regulate certain charitable solicitations S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. H.297 An Act relative to the privacy rights of certain customers H.251 An Act relative to telemarketing solicitation H.222 An Act relative to identity theft and online predators on the Internet S.131 An Act relative to robocall telephone solicitation H.299 An Act prohibiting robocalls to all mobile telephone devices S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.80 An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers H.226 An Act relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.183 An Act to facilitate and regulate residential selling practices H.180 An Act to protect the peace and privacy of the residents of the Commonwealth H.244 An Act to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without a consumer’s express agreement H.262 An Act relative to telecommunications systems contractors and technicians H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers H.263 An Act relative to protecting consumers of the Commonwealth H.206 An Act to Ensure Fairness and Competition for Consumers S.106 An Act reducing unwanted communication from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents. S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information S.127 An Act relative to rebates H.278 An Act relative to regulating the percentage retained for marketing expenses by a non-profit telemarketer agent H.189 An Act relative to the do not call list law to regulate certain charitable solicitations H.200 An Act prohibiting disclosure of service observing information S.76 An Act to safeguard municipal permitting H.172 An Act relative to commercial rebate expiration H.173 An Act affecting the payment of rebates in retail stores H.2710 An Act relative to the refund of sales tax upon return of merchandise H.2762 An Act to protect main street retailers and promote sales tax fairness in the Commonwealth H.2548 An Act establishing a permanent annual sales tax holiday H.2628 An Act relative to local taxation H.2629 An Act to promote sales tax fairness for main street retailers S.1350 An Act relative to the selection and use of plastic carryout bags in certain stores S.1403 An Act to establish elective single sales factor apportionment for all Massachusetts corporations S.1344 An Act extending the investment tax credit to all corporations. H.2697 An Act to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations H.2727 An Act promoting transparency in corporate tax returns H.2618 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in the commonwealth for the year 2014 S.1420 An Act extending single sales factor apportionment to all retail and wholesale corporations S.1330 An Act applying the sales tax to certain retail sales over the internet S.1393 An Act relative to the satellite tax S.1427 An Act extending net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations S.1437 An Act to phase out the corporate excise tax on property of net worth S.1430 An Act relative to extending single sales factor apportionment to all corporations S.1442 An Act removing impediments to corporate growth S.1443 An Act to promote economic growth in the Commonwealth H.1777 An Act regarding treble damages H.1723 An Act relative to the treble damages provisions of the wage and hour laws H.1707 An Act relative to social network privacy and employment H.1739 An Act establishing earned paid sick time H.1766 An Act addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status H.1730 An Act related to personnel records H.1764 An Act to establish employment leave and safety remedies to victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault H.1779 An Act relative to personnel records H.1731 An Act relative to the use of credit reports in the hiring process S.845 An Act to protect job applicants’ identity and privacy H.1737 An Act relative to the penalty for failure to timely report injuries under the workers' compensation act H.1740 An Act providing unpaid family and medical leave H.1744 An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers H.1701, S.1925 Acts to improve the Commonwealth's economy with a strong minimum wage H.1774 An Act relative to parental leave S.878 An Act to improve the Commonwealth's economy with a strong minimum wage H.1780 An Act relative to non-discrimination training in the workplace H.1775 An Act to provide occupational safeguards for employees resulting from the introduction and utilization of video display terminals S.900 An Act establishing earned paid sick time S.901 An Act modernizing and protecting the unemployment insurance system H.1732 An Act relative to unemployment insurance reform H.1729 An Act relative to the prohibition of noncompetition agreements S.846 An Act relative to employee non-competition agreements H.1757 An Act promoting the Commonwealth's economic recovery with a strong minimum wage S.860 An Act relative to workers compensation S.853 An Act to establish employment leave and safety remedies to victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault S.852 An Act relative to social media privacy protection S.865 An Act relative to parental leave H.3231 An Act relative to discrimination in the workplace H.322 An Act relative to meeting 21st century business needs S.175 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in 2013 S.176 An Act establishing a sales tax holiday in 2014 S.194 An Act establishing a permanent annual sales tax holiday S.193 An Act to create and maintain jobs in the Commonwealth H.803 An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products S.346 An Act to create to re-allocate responsibility for discarded products S.386 An Act relative to information technology producer responsibility S.387 An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals H.741 An Act to create a framework to re-allocate responsibility for discarded products H.729 An Act establishing the commission on extended producer responsibility H.787 An Act relative to plastic bag reduction S.357 An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. S.359 An Act relative to plastic bag reduction H.696 An Act to reduce plastic pollution S.369 An Act prohibiting polystyrene packaging by 2017 S.467 An Act relative to telemedicine S.1162 An Act enhancing public safety through the use of technology H.2177 An Act relative to locating missing persons via mobile data S.1199 An Act relative to regional 911 emergency communication districts H.3261 An Act updating the wire interception law H.1860 An Act relative to Cable PEG Access Enterprise Fund S.953 An Act authorizing cities and towns to prohibit the sale or use of polystyrene packaging S.946 An Act to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth S.963 An Act to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the commonwealth H.1372 An Act protecting personal information H.1463 An Act protecting children H.1419 An Act relative to wiretapping in the Commonwealth H.1611 An Act relative to voyeurism H.1412 An Act relative to the use of telephones in places of detention H.1641 An Act relative to telephone service for inmates in all correctional and other penal institutions in the Commonwealth H.1563 An Act providing for interstate criminal offender records be made available to certain persons and agencies H.1458 An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers H.1684 An Act updating privacy protections for personal electronic information H.1314 An Act relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts S.635 An Act relative to parental responsibility in bullying S.636 An Act relative to the uniform real property electronic recording act H.1687 An Act relative to consumer protection laws S.771 An Act relative to the interception of wire and oral communications H.1530 An Act relative to establishing a commission to research, assess, and develop procedures to implement a system permitting criminal offender record information requestors to conduct fingerprint-based checks of the national criminal history databases. H.1347 An Act relative to annoying telephone calls S.796 An Act updating privacy protections for personal electronic information S.793 An Act to protect the commonwealth's residents from identity theft S.755 An Act relative to electronic communication by sex offenders S.781 An Act relative to small claims H.1634 An Act to further protect citizens of the Commonwealth from skimming and radio frequency identification theft H.1679 An Act relative to an unauthorized radio telecommunication S.786 An Act relative to employee records H.1406 An Act relative to the enticement of children online S.654 An Act updating the wire interception law H.1489 An Act ensuring an open files policy H.1525 An Act relative to criminal offender information S.708 An Act relative to law-enforcement access to communications records S.696 An Act relative to small claims H.1225 An Act to protect intellectual property and trade secrets to promote economic development and job creation S.702 An Act relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts S.812 An Act relative to CORI reform S.821 An Act Consumer Legal Equalization Act S.1630 An Act protecting the commercial value of artists, entertainers, and other notable personalities H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes H.3770 An Act financing information technology equipment and related projects ; Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development; Department of Telecommunications and Cable; Office of the Attorney General - Matters regarding the provision of telecommunications services in the Commonwealth.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| AT&T |
$10,000.00
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H.808- An Act relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food, H.813 - An Act relative to the labeling of seed, H.1936, H.2036 and H.2093 - Acts relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Oppose
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none
| Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) |
$15,000.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, H.726 - An Act to strengthen and expand the board of agriculture, H.823 - An Act regulating the cultivation of Industrial Hemp, and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) |
$8,000.00
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H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Oppose
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none
| CropLife America |
$5,000.00
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H.3401, H.3538– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.684 - An Act relative to the Toxic Use Reduction Act, H.726 - An Act to strengthen and expand the board of agriculture, H.733 - An Act to prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticides, H.806 - An Act relative to streamflow standards, H.3309 - An Act regulating the content and application of fertilizer used in the town of Nantucket, and H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth, S.1880 and S.1947 - Acts improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, H.3594 - An Act relative to pesticide application, S.1958 - An Act to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| CropLife America |
$5,000.00
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H.235 and S.354 – Acts for healthy families and businesses, H.733 - An Act to prevent the use of the most dangerous pesticides and S.387 - An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Oppose
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none
| Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) |
$5,000.00
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H.3401, H.3538– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.705 - An Act protecting the Commonwealth's lakes and ponds, H.821 - An Act relative to vegetation management, H.684 - An Act relative to the Toxic Use Reduction Act, H.665, H.682 and S.385 - Acts relative to the mosquito borne disease control board, H.757 - An Act relative to pesticide licensing and mosquito control, H.760 - An Act establishing the Nantucket mosquito control project H.783 - An Act relative to mosquito control, H.806 - An Act relative to stream flow standards H.815 - An Act to authorize the Department of Food and Agriculture to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and control of invasive plants, H.2988 - An Act relative to vegetation management plans, H.3309 - An Act regulating the content and application of fertilizer used in the town of Nantucket, H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth, S.1880 and S.1947 - Acts improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, H.3594 - An Act relative to pesticide application, S.1958 - An Act to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) |
$5,000.00
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H.1456 and S.741 - Acts to Prevent Farm Animal Cruelty.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Oppose
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none
| National Pork Producers Council |
$18,000.00
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H.753 - An Act to promote the care and well-being of livestock.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| National Pork Producers Council |
$6,000.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; H.3029- An Act creating the Massachusetts rail transit fund, H.2166- An Act relative to removing barriers for non-profit organizations providing transportation options to seniors, H.1237, H.3074, H.3075 -Acts permitting the use of traffic control signal violation monitoring system devices as a means of promoting traffic safety, H.844 - An Act requiring the Commissioner of Insurance to study the labor rates paid by auto insurers for the repair of damaged motor vehicles and the laws governing the repair of damaged motor vehicles, H.2670 - An Act concerning car rental fees, H.184 - An Act to reconcile Chapter 241 and Chapter 368 of the Acts of 2012; and H.3695 - An Act relative to the expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC |
$20,400.00
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H.808- An Act relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food, H.813 - An Act relative to the labeling of seed, H.1936, H.2036 and H.2093 - Acts relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Oppose
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none
| Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. |
$4,500.00
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H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.705 - An Act protecting the Commonwealth's lakes and ponds, H.815 - An Act to authorize the Department of Food and Agriculture to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and control of invasive plants, and H.3332 - An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth; Department of Agricultural Resources - Matters regarding the registration of products.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. |
$4,500.00
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H.59 - An Act providing retiree healthcare benefits reform.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| Individual |
$5,000.00
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H.29 An Act making amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code covering provisions dealing with negotiable instruments and bank deposits and collections H.876 An Act relative to the regulation of the business of domestic and foreign money transmission by the Division of Banks H.991 An Act relative to providing for the security of public deposits H.874 An Act relative to certain regulations of the Division of Banks. H.873 An Act relative to certain banking laws S.479 An Act relative to public funds S.492 An Act to establish a foreclosure mediation program S.452 An Act relative to the disclosure of ATM fees H.888 An Act relative to secured lending by the Federal Home Loan Bank H.908 An Act protecting consumers from unsolicited loans H.912 An Act regarding senior citizen buy in program for health care H.938 An Act Declaring Greater Responsibility in Lending and the Cancellation of Secured and/or Unsecured Debts Owed to Financial Institutions by the Homeowners of Massachusetts and For Other Purposes. H.833 An Act providing mortgage customers additional mandatory information regarding their accounts H.893 An act modernizing the banking laws and enhancing the competitiveness of state chartered banks H.961 An Act waiving bank fees for the disabled H.866 An Act to require financial institutions to pay late fees when it fails to conduct an electronic transfer H.971 An act relative to banks and banking S.459 An Act protecting banking consumers. H.851 An Act relative to the annual list of permissible bank investments H.947 An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure S.425 An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure S.448 An Act providing for public safeguards and protections for users of automated teller machines S.490 An Act relative to foreclosed property S.491 An Act relative to vacated foreclosed residential property S.456 An Act relative to residential mortgage foreclosures S.774 An Act clearing titles to foreclosed properties H.283 An Act disclosing expiration of credit cards and revolving credit agreements. H.231 An Act relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail S.133 An Act relative to check cashing fees S.135 An Act relative to credit and debit cards S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers S.128 An Act relative to unsolicited loans S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information H.1617 An Act to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure H.1596 An Act to prevent unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes H.1516 Resolve for a commission to study foreclosure mediation program S.753 An Act to amend the foreclosure statute to require judicial foreclosure S.728 An Act preventing unnecessary vacancies in foreclosed homes H.3394 An Act to put foreclosed homes back on the market H.297 An Act relative to the privacy rights of certain customers S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.2697 An Act to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations S.1427 An Act extending net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations H.1707 An Act relative to social network privacy and employment H.1739 An Act establishing earned paid sick time H.1766 An Act addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status H.1740 An Act providing unpaid family and medical leave H.1774 An Act relative to parental leave H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes S.900 An Act establishing earned paid sick time S.865 An Act relative to parental leave H.1372 An Act protecting personal information H.850 An Act relative to public funds H.927 An Act relative to the equitable assessment of bank fees H.3382, H.3415, H.3535, S.1766, S.1770 – Acts relative to transportation finance S.1912 An act improving safety at automated teller machines S.1824 Resolutions relative to banking
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
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none
| Bank of America Corporation |
$59,500.00
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H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements, H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, S.647, H.1176 - Acts relative to strangulation S.699 and H.1177 – Acts relative to punishment for the crime of domestic violence S.794 and H.3242 An act relative to protecting domestic violence victims from repeat offenders S.848 An act relative to defense against abuse waivers S.1099 An act relative to the release of a body by the medical examiner S.1892 and S.1897 An act enhancing protection for victims of domestic violence H.1764, S.853 – Acts establishing employment leave and remedies for victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Support
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none
| Jane Doe Inc. |
$24,000.00
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H.3401, H.3538,– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; S.636/H-37 - An Act relative to the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, H.2516 - An Act relative to deeds excise receipts, S.720 - An Act relative to electronic deed recording, S.828/H.1337/H2780 - Acts relative to the enhancement of regional services, S.706 - An Act to clarify homestead estates and real estate titles.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
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Neutral
|
none
| Norfolk County Registry of Deeds |
$13,000.00
|
H.3401, H.3538,– Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.1016 - An Act expanding the distressed hospital fund to the moral obligation bond program , H.3539 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2013 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects; and H.3452/S.1812- An Act implementing the Affordable Care Act and providing further access to affordable health care
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The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Neutral
|
none
| MA League of Community Health Centers |
$18,000.00
|
H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; H.283 An Act disclosing expiration of credit cards and revolving credit agreements. H.231 An Act relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail S.133 An Act relative to check cashing fees S.135 An Act relative to credit and debit cards S.84 An Act regarding identity fraud. S.132 An Act relative to the security of Personal Financial information H.187 An Act reducing unwanted communications from creditors to protect the peace and privacy of residents H.300 An Act relative to online advertising H.298 An Act relative to identity theft protection. S.108 An Act relative to the confidentiality of fax and email communications H.301 An Act relative to the requirements of telemarketers S.128 An Act relative to unsolicited loans S.96 An Act protecting the privacy of consumer financial information H.908 An Act protecting consumers from unsolicited loans H.1705 An Act to protect wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card. H.3662 An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes; MA Health Connector – Matters regarding payment options for health care consumers.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Neutral
|
none
| Visa, Inc. |
$30,000.00
|
H.552 - An Act requiring automated external defibrillators in assisted living residences, H.1050, H.3733 - Acts relative to breast cancer early detection, H.2491 – An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility, H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes, S.251 – An Act relative to access to automated external defibrillators, S.386 – An Act relative to increasing mercury lamp recycling, S.1573 – An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility and S.1758 – An Act further regulating mercury management.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Support
|
none
| Philips Electronics |
$12,000.00
|
H.814 – An Act relative to producer responsibility for mercury-added lamps.
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The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Oppose
|
none
| Philips Electronics |
$12,000.00
|
H.3401, H.3538, – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; and DCR; EOEEA; MassDOT – matters regarding the use of energy-efficient lighting in public buildings and facilities; Office of the Attorney General – matters regarding medical alert services; EOPSS, Department of the State Police – matters regarding the funding and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
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The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Neutral
|
none
| Philips Electronics |
$12,000.00
|
H.247 – An Act relative to motor vehicle service contracts, S.440 – An Act relative to motor vehicle service contracts, and Division of Insurance – matters regarding the licensure and regulation of automobile clubs.
|
The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Neutral
|
none
| SafeRide Motor Club, Inc. |
$0.00
|
H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes; MBTA; MassDOT; Massport, Regional Transit Authorities – matters regarding automated fare collection systems and parking systems for public transportation.
|
The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Neutral
|
none
| Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc. |
$39,000.00
|
H.3330, H.3708, H.3770 –Acts financing information technology equipment and related projects and H.3331 – An Act supplementing certain existing capital spending authorizations, H.3662 - An Act repealing the computer and software services taxes.
|
The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Support
|
none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$18,000.00
|
H.803 – An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products, S.357 – An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products, and S.386 – An Act relative to information technology producer responsibility.
|
The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Oppose
|
none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$18,000.00
|
H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements; H.3535, H.3581 – Acts relative to transportation finance; and Office of the Attorney General, EOHHS, Information Technology Division, Office of the Secretary of State – Matters regarding capital investments for information technology and related equipment, services and supplies.
|
The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Neutral
|
none
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
$18,000.00
|
H.3401, H.3538 – Acts making appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth,for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. H.3695 - An Act relative to the expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
|
The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Neutral
|
none
| Freeman |
$15,000.00
|
H.828 – An Act prohibiting the sale, installation, and disposal of mercury thermostats, S.388 – An Act prohibiting the sale, installation, and disposal of mercury thermostats, and S.1758 – An Act further regulating mercury management, H.3601 - An Act further regulating mercury management.
|
The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Support
|
none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$18,000.00
|
H.802 – An Act relative to mercury-added thermostats.
|
The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Oppose
|
none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$6,000.00
|
EOEEA – matters regarding the safe removal, disposal and
recycling of mercury-added thermostats.
|
The Karol Group, Inc.
|
Neutral
|
none
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc. |
$12,000.00
|
| | | | Total amount |
$526,900.00
|
|
|
|
Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
|
No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period. |
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|
Additional Expenses
|
08/20/2013
|
08/20/2013
| The Karol Group, Inc. |
Alumni & Friends of Lynn Classical High School
|
Charitable
|
$100.00
|
08/28/2013
|
08/28/2013
| The Karol Group, Inc. |
American Heart Association
|
Charitable
|
$250.00
|
10/30/2013
|
10/30/2013
| The Karol Group, Inc. |
M. Patricia Cronin Foundation
|
Charitable
|
$250.00
|
11/20/2013
|
11/20/2013
| The Karol Group, Inc. |
Jane Doe, Inc.
|
Charitable
|
$1,500.00
|
12/04/2013
|
12/04/2013
| The Karol Group, Inc. |
Sun Santa Fund
|
Charitable
|
$200.00
|
12/11/2013
|
12/11/2013
| The Karol Group, Inc. |
Family Aid Boston
|
Charitable
|
$2,500.00
|
| | | | Total amount |
$4,800.00
|
|
|
Campaign Contributions
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09/25/2013 | Kevin M. Grant |
Michael J. Moran
|
State Representative, 18th Suffolk
|
$200.00
|
10/02/2013 | Kevin M. Grant |
Kathi-Anne Reinstein
|
State Representative, 16th Suffolk
|
$200.00
|
10/16/2013 | Kevin M. Grant |
Patricia A. Haddad
|
State Representative, 5th Bristol
|
$200.00
|
11/13/2013 | Kevin M. Grant |
Harold P. Naughton, Jr
|
Attorney General
|
$200.00
|
12/11/2013 | Kevin M. Grant |
Daniel Hunt
|
State Representative, 13th Suffolk
|
$200.00
|
12/12/2013 | Kevin M. Grant |
Steven S. Howitt
|
State Representative, 4th Bristol
|
$200.00
|
12/23/2013 | Kevin M. Grant |
Tackey Chan
|
State Representative, 2nd Norfolk
|
$200.00
|
09/11/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Martin Walsh
|
Mayor, Boston
|
$75.00
|
09/25/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Michael Moran
|
State Representative, 18th Suffolk
|
$200.00
|
10/01/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Kathleen O'Connor Ives
|
State Senator, 1st Essex
|
$125.00
|
10/09/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Eileen Donoghue
|
State Senator, 1st Middlesex
|
$100.00
|
10/16/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
David Bartley
|
State Senator, 2nd Hampden & Hampshire
|
$100.00
|
10/30/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Denise Garlick
|
State Representative, 13th Norfolk
|
$100.00
|
10/30/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Thomas Kennedy
|
State Senator, 2nd Plymouth & Bristol
|
$100.00
|
10/30/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Donald Humason
|
State Senator, 2nd Hampden & Hampshire
|
$200.00
|
11/07/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
John Rogers
|
State Representative, 12th Norfolk
|
$100.00
|
11/13/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Harold Naughton
|
Attorney General
|
$100.00
|
11/20/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Michael Brady
|
State Representative, 9th Plymouth
|
$100.00
|
11/25/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
William O'Donnell
|
Register of Deeds, Norfolk County
|
$200.00
|
12/11/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Daniel Hunt
|
State Representative, 12th Suffolk
|
$200.00
|
12/11/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Tackey Chan
|
State Representative, 2nd Norfolk
|
$200.00
|
12/11/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Steven Howitt
|
State Representative, 4th Bristol
|
$200.00
|
12/11/2013 | Stephen J. Karol |
Richard Ross
|
State Senator, Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex
|
$100.00
|
07/14/2013 | W. Paul White |
William Walczak
|
Mayor, Boston
|
$200.00
|
08/13/2013 | W. Paul White |
Stephen Kerrigan
|
Lieutenant Governor
|
$200.00
|
09/05/2013 | W. Paul White |
Daniel Cullinane
|
State Representative, 12th Suffolk
|
$100.00
|
09/17/2013 | W. Paul White |
David Bartley
|
State Senator, 2nd Hampden & Hampshire
|
$100.00
|
09/17/2013 | W. Paul White |
Christopher Walsh
|
State Representative, 6th Middlesex
|
$100.00
|
09/17/2013 | W. Paul White |
Catherine O'Neill
|
City Council-at-Large, Boston
|
$100.00
|
09/25/2013 | W. Paul White |
Michael Moran
|
State Representative, 18th Suffolk
|
$200.00
|
10/01/2013 | W. Paul White |
Kathleen O'Connor Ives
|
State Senator, 1st Essex
|
$125.00
|
10/02/2013 | W. Paul White |
Kathi-Anne Reinstein
|
State Representative, 16th Suffolk
|
$200.00
|
10/09/2013 | W. Paul White |
Eileen Donoghue
|
State Senator, 1st Middlesex
|
$100.00
|
10/17/2013 | W. Paul White |
Thomas Kennedy
|
State Senator, 2nd Plymouth & Bristol
|
$100.00
|
10/21/2013 | W. Paul White |
Claire Cronin
|
State Representative, 11th Plymouth
|
$100.00
|
10/29/2013 | W. Paul White |
William Linehan
|
City Council-District 2, Boston
|
$100.00
|
10/30/2013 | W. Paul White |
Denise Garlick
|
State Representative, 13th Norfolk
|
$100.00
|
10/30/2013 | W. Paul White |
Donald Humason
|
State Senator, 2nd Hampden & Hampshire
|
$200.00
|
11/07/2013 | W. Paul White |
Jay Kaufman
|
State Representative, 15th Middlesex
|
$100.00
|
11/07/2013 | W. Paul White |
John Rogers
|
State Representative, 12th Norfolk
|
$100.00
|
11/13/2013 | W. Paul White |
Harold Naughton
|
Attorney General
|
$100.00
|
11/20/2013 | W. Paul White |
Michael Brady
|
State Representative, 9th Plymouth
|
$100.00
|
11/25/2013 | W. Paul White |
William O'Donnell
|
Register of Deeds, Norfolk County
|
$200.00
|
12/11/2013 | W. Paul White |
Daniel Hunt
|
State Representative, 13th Suffolk
|
$200.00
|
12/12/2013 | W. Paul White |
Steven Howitt
|
State Representative, 4th Bristol
|
$200.00
|
12/12/2013 | W. Paul White |
Michael Rush
|
State Senator, Norfolk & Suffolk
|
$100.00
|
12/23/2013 | W. Paul White |
Tackey Chan
|
State Representative, 2nd Norfolk
|
$200.00
|
12/26/2013 | W. Paul White |
Mark Cusack
|
State Representative, 5th Norfolk
|
$100.00
|
| | | Total contributions |
$7,025.00
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