By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to same day voter registration and for an investigation by an advisory committee (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of election day registration. Election Laws.
By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to allow certain 17 year-old pre-registered voters to vote in primary elections. Election Laws.
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to providing certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Public Service.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 677) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2653) of Andres X. Vargas, Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1790) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4388) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Sudbury be authorized to make the charter of said town gender neutral. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1947) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others relative to prohibiting the marketing of sugary drinks on school grounds. Public Health.
By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3487) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
