Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2122) of Dylan Fernandes and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the effects of ocean acidification on the Commonwealth's fishing industry. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1661) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to filing fees for limited liability companies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1676) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require each executive agency to post relevant Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) on said agency’s website. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1665) of Carlos Gonzalez and Russell E. Holmes relative to state grants targeting minority communities and minority businesses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1711) of Angelo M. Scaccia and William F. Galvin (Secretary of the Commonwealth) for legislation to further regulate business corporations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1785) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the position of state architect laureate to promote greater appreciation of the architectural history of the State House and other public buildings in the commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 218) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation to assist parental choice concerning special education placements. Education.
By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families. Education.
By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 288) of Robert M. Koczera and others for legislation to establish a high school financial literacy course requirement. Education.
By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 277) of Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote financial literacy in schools. Education.