By Representative Consalvo of Boston and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rob Consalvo and Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Christopher King, an employee of the Department of Public Health. Public Service.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 4967) specifically authorizes the Boston Retirement Board to provide death benefits to Maria Rodriguez, the widow of LeRoi Rodriguez, a former Boston firefighter. It directly affects Maria Rodriguez as the beneficiary in this individual case, not a broader policy change. The bill is a local legislative request (with local approval received) to address a specific benefit entitlement for a deceased firefighter's spouse, rather than establishing new general eligibility rules.
The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill preserving open space in the Commonwealth (House, No. 851), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5381).
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to preserving open space in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senate, November 3, 2022 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities (Senate, No. 2567),- reports recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3136).
Senate, November 8, 2021 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 184) of John Cronin, Diana DiZoglio, Mathew J. Muratore, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 446) of James J. O'Day and others relative to wheelchair warranty protections for consumers, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2567).
By Ms. Elugardo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2890) of Nika C. Elugardo and others relative to an excise for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments. Revenue.
By Mr. Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2428) of Rob Consalvo relative to fire safety of state-owned buildings, structures and property. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue.
By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Eric P. Lesser, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
