By Ms. Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 294) of Sally P. Kerans and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of strategies to address inequality, promote equity and inclusion and create and expand opportunity for people living with low incomes and to end poverty. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1313) of Jon Santiago and others relative to infection control in nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.
By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2231) of Christine P. Barber, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a children’s vision and eye health advisory council within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1339) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to free public higher education. Higher Education.
By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2341) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3079) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to the taxation of certain businesses legally selling marijuana. Revenue.
By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3803) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others that the Department of Revenue study the annual loss of municipal tax revenue resulting from tax exemptions on real property assessed at a value of one million dollars or more. Revenue.