By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tommy Vitolo and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose limitations on the operation of businesses from the date of the emergency declaration issued by the Governor on March 10, 2020 until such time as the emergency declaration is rescinded. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hannah Kane and others relative to providing emergency assistance for municipal public safety overtime costs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio, Adam G. Hinds, Patrick Joseph Kearney, Nick Collins and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand take-out/delivery options for local restaurants in response to COVID-19. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Housing.
By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others for legislation to authorize on-premises consumption licensees to sell certain current inventory of alcoholic beverages to members of the general public who are not under twenty-one years of age. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Messrs. Pignatelli of Lenox and Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Smitty Pignatelli, John Barrett, III and others for legislation to establish a fund providing financial assistance to residents who experience certain financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. Public Health.
By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2947) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others for legislation to establish the position of state architect laureate to promote greater appreciation of the architectural history of the State House and other public buildings in the commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3220) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for adoption of resolutions memorializing the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the President of the United States to support the people's budget, and for an investigation by a commission (including members of the General Court) on the impact that passage of the people’s budget. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Mr. Tran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2425) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dean A. Tran, Alan Silvia, William L. Crocker, Jr., Kevin G. Honan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency insulin access. Public Health.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney, James J. O'Day, Tami L. Gouveia, Stephan Hay and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Senate Ways and Means.