By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3893) of Mike Connolly and others for an investigation and study by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to public ownership of public utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2661) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to create a legislative research bureau within the General Court. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, David Allen Robertson and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 811) of Hannah Kane and others relative to date labels on food packaging of products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3501) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the health impacts and costs of emissions associated with grid electricity and delivered fuels, and the benefits of energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Public Health.
By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2004) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.
By Mrs. Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1475) of Hannah Kane and others relative to donations of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to state benefits and assistance for certain children in homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to reimbursements to cities and towns for early voting costs. Election Laws.
