By Messrs. Crocker of Barnstable and Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rules 12 and 7A) of William L. Crocker, Jr., and Timothy R. Whelan that Michael Cheung be authorized to purchase certain creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.
Sponsored bills
By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 445) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation relative to vocational education transportation for nonresident students. Education.
By Mr. Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher Hendricks and others relative to workers' compensation benefits for certain emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Tackey Chan and others relative to mandated reporting of elder abuse. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4116) of Timothy R. Whelan, William L. Crocker, Jr., and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Yarmouth be authorized to establish a beach capital improvement fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representatives Velis of Westfield and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of John C. Velis, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to a moratorium on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Education.
By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2658) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study establishment of a payment in lieu of taxes program to fairly compensate cities and towns with significant amounts of non-taxable property. Revenue.
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4839). July 28, 2020.
By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and others relative to the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents. The Judiciary.