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Richard T. Moore President Pro Tempore

D Uxbridge
Richard T. Moore

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State House
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Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-1420
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Email: Richard.Moore@masenate.gov

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Bill Docket Bill Title
HD3531 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the term of appointment of non-civil service police officers. Public Service.
S.191 SD1587 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 191) of Karen E. Spilka, John D. Keenan, Martha M. Walz, Paul McMurtry and other members of the General Court for legislation to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation by partnering world-class entrepreneurs with state agencies. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.200 SD1000 By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 200) of Stephen M. Brewer, Todd M. Smola, James M. Murphy, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to geography education. Education.
S.207 SD1419 By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Katherine M. Clark, Barry R. Finegold, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education.
S.288 SD1653 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Harriette L. Chandler, Richard T. Moore, Bruce E. Tarr, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Commonwealth's nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
H.465 HD564 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 465) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to the awarding of diplomas for civics education by the Board of Education. Education.
S.612 SD1592 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Marc R. Pacheco, Anne M. Gobi, Michael R. Knapik, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to further enhance efficiency and accountability of operations at local housing authorities. Housing.
H.623 HD1468 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to voting overseas. Election Laws.
S.732 SD2 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Marth Coakley, Attorney General, Richard T. Moore, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the penalties for corporate manslaughter. The Judiciary.
S.967 SD310 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 967) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Steven S. Howitt, Richard T. Moore, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the powers of town moderators. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1050 SD1160 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1050) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia D. Jehlen, Richard T. Moore, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce health care costs by promoting evidence-based prescriber education. Public Health.
S.1051 SD1381 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1051) of Mark C. Montigny, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Patricia D. Jehlen, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent undue influence on prescriber behavior . Public Health.
H.1075 HD3186 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1075) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to financial penalties of active duty military personnel withdrawing from postsecondary courses . Higher Education.
S.1088 SD439 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1088) of Marc R. Pacheco, Angelo L. D'Emilia and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes. Public Health.
S.1094 SD493 By Mr. Rosenberg, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1094) of Stanley C. Rosenberg, John W. Scibak, Richard T. Moore, Steven M. Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a statewide discount program for pharmaceuticals. Public Health.
H.1104 HD3445 By Representatives Conroy of Wayland and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1104) of Thomas P. Conroy and others for legislation to grant preference to veterans in all state-aided housing projects in the Commonwealth. Housing.
H.1112 HD324 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1112) of John V. Fernandes and Richard T. Moore for legislation to further regulate the renting or leasing of illegal residential premises. Housing.
S.1137 SD265 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1137) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Stephen L. DiNatale, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1197 SD920 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1197) of James E. Timilty, Christopher G. Fallon, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Finn and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to uniform disciplinary procedures for correctional officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1273 SD579 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard T. Moore and Carolyn C. Dykema for legislation to increase the hours of employment of pensioners for services after retirement in the public sector. Public Service.
S.1298 SD924 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1298) of James E. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Mark J. Cusack, Paul J. Donato and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.
H.1525 HD2880 By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1525) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others relative to criminal offender record information. The Judiciary.
H.1565 HD552 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to information provided to women seeking abortions. The Judiciary.
H.1567 HD562 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1567) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to prohibit abortions solely on account of the sex of the unborn child. The Judiciary.
H.1860 HD931 By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1860) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to establish cable enterprise funds for the support of educational and governmental channels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2002 HD690 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2002) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to require pain assessment and management in health care facilities. Public Health.
H.2008 HD446 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2008) of Kay Khan and others relative to certified professional midwives. Public Health.
H.2183 HD2720 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the minimum age for issuance of firearms identification cards. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2185 HD554 By Ms. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2185) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to elevator inspection fee waivers for non-profit organizations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2222 HD2844 By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2222) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to the placement of the children of corrections officers on the civil service eligibility list. Public Service.
H.2312 HD1342 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2312) of John V. Fernandes and others for legislation to prohibit mandatory polygraph testing for persons applying to become police officers. Public Service.
H.2629 HD686 By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2629) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to promote sales tax fairness for small businesses. Revenue.
H.2702 HD1466 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2702) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to exempting active and full-time military service members from motor vehicle excise taxes. Revenue.
H.2901 HD3387 By Mr. Walsh of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of Martin J. Walsh and others for legislation designate October 18 as inflammatory breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2969 HD2903 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2969) of George N. Peterson, Jr., Paul K. Frost and Richard T. Moore for legislation to establish a fund to be used to decommission certain wind turbines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2970 HD2907 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2970) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the health effects of wind turbines and to make certain other changes in law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2971 HD2913 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2971) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a framework for consumer electricity rate savings and to make certain other changes in law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3116 HD1434 By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3116) of Jerald A. Parisella and others for legislation to authorize certain veterans to use facilities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities without cost to such veterans. Transportation.
H.3204 HD1444 By Messrs. Parisella of Beverly and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3204) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to employment for members of the armed forces returning from active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3216 HD3134 By Mr. Beaton of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3216) of Matthew A. Beaton and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Ways and Means.
H.3235 HD1261 By Mrs. Canavan of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3235) of Christine E. Canavan, Richard T. Moore and Cleon H. Turner relative to penalties for breaking and entering a firearm retail wholesaler or manufacturer. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3264 HD1926 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3264) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibit subdivisions of the Commonwealth from further restricting the use or possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3268 HD2695 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3268) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3272 HD2712 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to the terms of firearm licenses and exempting certain persons from paying firearms license renewal fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3273 HD2717 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3273) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to illegal firearms sales to aliens and unsupervised youth firearm training and the penalties for violations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3275 HD2953 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3275) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others relative to sales tax exemptions for gun safes and trigger locks. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3276 HD2954 By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3276) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to provide for an income tax deduction for purchases of a gun safes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3348 HD2595 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3348) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to provide higher education tuition and fee waivers for certain veterans. Higher Education.
H.3374 HD3316 By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3374) of Kevin J. Kuros, Richard T. Moore and Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Bellingham to grant an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3442 HD3602 By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day, Kevin J. Kuros and Richard T. Moore for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for John Daley, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.

Senator Richard T. Moore is now serving his seventh term in the Massachusetts Senate representing 14 communities in Southern Worcester County. He is the Senate Chair of the Legislature’s influential Joint Committee on Health Care Financing and is constantly in the forefront of issues affecting the health of the people of Massachusetts. His imprint can be found on nearly every piece of health care legislation enacted in Massachusetts since 1999 including the landmark 2006 Massachusetts Health Care Reform law that has expanded access to health care to more than 97% of Massachusetts residents.

Currently, the Senator is the President of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a post he was elected to by the nation’s thousands of state legislators. He also serves as co-chair of the NCSL’s Health Information Technology Champions (HITCh) Project and is an active member of the National Governor’s Association State e-Health Initiative – both aimed at encouraging the broader use of health information technology across the nation.

Prior to his service in the Senate, Senator Moore was a three-term Hopedale selectman, nine term state representative, and a former Associate Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Clinton Administration (1994-1996).

He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Clark University (Worcester, MA) and a master’s degree in student personnel administration from Colgate University (Hamilton, NY), and is the recipient of two honorary degrees – a doctorate of science degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a doctor of humane letters degree from the New England College of Optometry.

Personal Information

Profession: Educational Administrator
Spouse: Joanne Moore (Bednarz)
Religion: Roman Catholic
Pets: Cats (Syko, Moet, Mimi, Maya, and El Diablo)
Interests: History, Government, Public Policy, Teaching, Reading, Traveling

Career Highlights

  • Key architect of the landmark Massachusetts health care reform law that has resulted in near universal access to health care and established the foundation for health cost containment
  • Election by the nation’s thousands of state legislators as President of the National Conference of State Legislatures
  • Led efforts to establish the Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park and the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor to appropriately recognize the region’s role in our nation’s history

Education & Public Service

  • Colgate University, M.A.
  • Clark University, A.B.
  • Hopedale High School
  • Mass. Senate (1996-present)
  • Associate Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency (1994-1996)
  • Mass. House (1977-1994)
  • Massachusetts Health and Education Facilities Authority (1968-1970); Selectman (1970-1978, chairman 1971, 1972, 1974 and 1977)
Worcester and Norfolk - Consisting of the towns of Blackstone, Douglas, Dudley, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, precincts 1 and 3, Oxford, Southbridge, Sutton, Uxbridge and Webster in the county of Worcester; and the town of Bellingham in the county of Norfolk.