By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 403) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to require training and preparation in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for students who are nonverbal or who have limited speech for certain educator licenses. Education.
Sponsored bills
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2337) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, William L. Crocker, Jr., Donald F. Humason, Jr., Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to extend veterans retirement buyback opportunities. Public Service.
By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, José F. Tosado and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to prescription opioid abuse prevention education. Education.
By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, José F. Tosado, Harriette L. Chandler and other members of the General Court for legislation to prove opportunity for youth with substance abuse needs. Education.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3139) of William M. Straus and others relative to drones and other unmanned aerial systems. Transportation.
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Cindy F. Friedman, Diana DiZoglio, Joseph A. Boncore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the group insurance commission. Public Service.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 766) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Marcos A. Devers for legislation to create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education.