By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to emergency housing assistance for certain eligible families. Housing.
By Representatives Khan of Newton and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to limit fees charged by cashers of checks, drafts or money orders. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a durable medical equipment board within the Board of Registration in Pharmacy. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron Vega, Christine P. Barber and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of April as Sikh appreciation month and to designate November 12 as world equality day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senate, January 13, 2020 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2463).
By Messrs. Murray of Milford and Soter of Bellingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray, Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to establish a medal of loyalty for the next of kin of certain service members who died in service while in the line of duty or who died as a result of wounds received in service while in the line of duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1781) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to provide for a local option for municipalities to assess fees on new developments to support the cost of expanded or upgraded water infrastructure. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1827) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to authorize school districts to establish reserve funds for certain special education and transportation costs. Municipalities and Regional Government.
