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. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3447) of John C. Velis and others for legislation further defining Gold Star Families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to recognize reserve veterans as veterans in the commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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 Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3510) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health insurance benefits for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to allow optometrists to treat glaucoma and ocular abnormalities of the human eye and the adjoining and adjacent tissue. Public Health.
By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2166) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to health care insurance coverage for brain injury treatments. Financial Services.
By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 278) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the emergency administration of glucagon in schools . Education.
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Harriette L. Chandler, Hannah Kane, Barbara A. L'Italien, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services.
