By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1312) of William M. Straus relative to kayak safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3594) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 201) of William M. Straus relative to prohibiting robocalls, so-called, to mobile telephone devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 2329) is a special legislative act for Jana Cavanaugh, a public employee, to adjust her retirement allowance. It directly affects Jana Cavanaugh by modifying her specific retirement benefits. The bill is a "Public Service" petition introduced by Senators Rodrigues and Straus, meaning it addresses an individual case rather than creating a general law. No further details about the allowance amount or specific circumstances are provided in the abstract.
By Messrs. Straus of Mattapoisett and Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 469) of William M. Straus for legislation to authorize bow and arrow hunting on Sundays. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Jennifer E. Benson, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish a center for workforce development programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the Department of Career Services. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2877) of David M. Rogers and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education develop a curriculum relative to the safe use of streets and premises open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Education.
By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1953) of Thomas M. McGee, William M. Straus, Barbara A. L'Italien and Jonathan Hecht for legislation relative to 2-person train crew size policy. Transportation.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1773) of William M. Straus relative to wireless transmissions to and from motor vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.