Senate, June 11, 2020 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 114) of Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich, Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1204) of James T. Welch, Walter F. Timilty, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1757) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to commercial breeder dog kennels; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Bruce J. Ayers, Patrick M. O'Connor and Norman J. Orrall relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to oversight of dogs and cats by cities and towns; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1822) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1823) of David M. Rogers and others relative to remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2760).
Rep. Norm Orrall
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Bruce J. Ayers, Patrick M. O'Connor and Norman J. Orrall relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to the remittance of meals tax by vendors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Bradford Hill and others relative to property tax relief for veterans. Revenue.
By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1673) of Adam G. Hinds, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts rural jobs act. Revenue.
By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1760) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to application deadlines for agricultural, horticultural, or recreational land. Revenue.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1162) of Patrick M. O'Connor, William L. Crocker, Jr., Angelo L. D'Emilia, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1666) of Anne M. Gobi, Norman J. Orrall, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to provide volunteer firefighters with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.
By Representatives Cutler of Duxbury and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 367) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others that the Office of Business Development establish a MassMade program to identify, connect and support businesses that produce consumer goods in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 802) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the needs of agriculture in the Commonwealth in the 21st century. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.