By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Gobi, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of Natalie M. Blais, Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation relative to a farmland protection and viability action plan. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 139) of Andres X. Vargas, David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 910) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2850) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the federal, state and local tax laws applicable to residents of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2870) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the excise tax on cigarettes, cigars, and smoking tobacco. Revenue.
By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 537) of James Arciero and others relative to representation of special education parent advisory councils on school committees. Education.
By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 711) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 554) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Paul McMurtry and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to establish a special commission to study barriers to high school graduation and to require school attendance up to age 18 or until graduation. Education.
By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 551) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to charter school finances. Education.
By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to cancel the administration of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System or any other named statewide standardized assessment during the 2020-2021 school year. Education.
