SENATE, Thursday, February 1, 2018 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1977) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to enhance local road construction and speed limits; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1981) of Michael F. Rush, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Edward F. Coppinger, Daniel Cullinane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the composition of the board of directors of the Massachusetts Department of Transporation; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1994) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to fix it first plan; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2004) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to the use of road flaggers and police details on public works projects; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2234) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard Carlson for legislation relative to motor vehicle registration plates, reports the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2277).
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1688) of Cynthia S. Creem for legislation to modernize procedures for boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Filed by Mr. Timilty -- Order relative to granting the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight until May 9, 2018, within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to a lease of certain property in the city of Boston.
By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 724) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Aaron Vega, Barbara A. L'Italien, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Economic Mobility and Stability Program Housing.
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 434) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to reviving and continuing the special commission established (under Chapter 498 of the Acts of 2008) to make an investigation and study of the water quality of the Charles River. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1123) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to invest in credit unions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
SENATE, Monday, February 5, 2018 - The committee on on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1305) of James B. Eldridge, Juana Matias, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents, reports the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2289).
By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1712) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the membership of the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1649) of James Arciero relative to the health and safety on public construction projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3371) of Russell E. Holmes and Carlos Gonzalez relative to the fair participation of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4145) of Susannah M. Whipps (by vote of the town) relative to representation on the board of trustees for soldiers’ memorials in the town of Orange. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
SENATE, Monday, February 5, 2018 -- The committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1091) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a restoration center in Middlesex County,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2283).
