By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1963) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the definitions of child abuse and child neglect in Department of Children and Families regulations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of Thomas J. Calter and others relative to the pay of first responders out of work due to needlestick injuries suffered in the line of duty. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2752) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for right-of-way violations at intersections. Transportation.
By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1825) of James J. Dwyer, Timothy R. Whelan and Michael S. Day relative to exempting veterans from the standard registration fee for veterans license plates. Transportation.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to firearms furnished through the civilian marksmanship program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1847) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to require that certain vehicles transporting students comply with school bus color requirements. Transportation.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to procedures for motorcyclists at traffic-control signals utilizing vehicle detection devices that are operative due to the size of the motorcycle. Transportation.
By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1878) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to prohibit the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle within school zones. Transportation.
By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1909) of David T. Vieira and Timothy R. Whelan relative to the suspension or revocation of a license or registration. Transportation.