By Messrs. Xiarhos of Barnstable and Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of Steven G. Xiarhos, Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to further regulate the sharing of certain police reports by investigators of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the estate tax code of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
Senate, May 19, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to improve literacy skills; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure high quality pre-kindergarten education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish an online system to process background checks by the Department of Early Education and Care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 339) of Adam Gomez for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Jason M. Lewis and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to preserve early education support for families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Walter F. Timilty, James M. Murphy and Hannah Kane for legislation to strengthen the background checks process, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2883).
By Messrs. Lewis of Framingham and Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1145) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Peter J. Durant and others relative to healthcare coverage of applied behavioral analysis therapy for certain patients with Down Syndrome. Financial Services.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2692) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to increasing the amount of hours that retired public employees may work for certain additional public service. Public Service.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2693) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to provide for investigation by a task force relative to establishing a uniform state policy regarding the cash out of vacation and sick leave credits applicable to certain employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service.
By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2779) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2694) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a universal sick leave bank policy for state agencies. Public Service.
By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2626) of Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to place certain employees in the Department of Fire Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 346) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
