Rep. Tommy Vitolo

Senate, February 10, 2022 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of Cindy F. Friedman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 939) of James K. Hawkins, Tami L. Gouveia and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2676).

Senate, February 10, 2022 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1127) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Kay Khan for legislation to prohibit body size discrimination; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1822) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to prohibiting body size discrimination, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2669).

By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 341) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 613) of Bruce E. Tarr, Tommy Vitolo, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Steven G. Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 177) of David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts cannabis social equity trust fund. Cannabis Policy.

By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 158) of Daniel J. Hunt and Nick Collins for legislation to promote social equity and economic empowerment in the cannabis industry. Cannabis Policy.

By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 178) of Jon Santiago and others for legislation to establish a cannabis community empowerment fund to offer low- or no-interest loans to certain minority-owned businesses. Cannabis Policy.

By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2372) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to Medicaid coverage for physical, emotional, and educational support services provided by trained professionals. Public Health.

By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3626) of Tommy Vitolo and Jessica Ann Giannino relative to speed limits. Transportation.

By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3376) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.