By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1685) of Paul McMurtry, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 471) of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 468) of William M. Straus that the Department of Food and Agriculture be authorized to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and the control of invasive plants. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1075) of William M. Straus relative to mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2431) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to requiring choke response employee training in all restaurants. Public Health.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2151) of William M. Straus and Keiko M. Orrall relative to a cranberry water use transfer program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 470) of William M. Straus relative to capturing and trapping furbearing mammals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 390) of William M. Straus and Michael F. Rush relative to elections to fill vacancies in certain county positions. Election Laws.
By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew Muratore and others for legislation to authorize the treasurer of Plymouth County to transfer certain funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
