Rep. John Barrett

By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4888) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) that the town of Hancock be authorized to allow firefighters and police officers to continue serving, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Barrett of North Adams and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4712) of John Barrett, III and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) that the town of Lanesborough be authorized to continue the employment of certain members of the fire department of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 728) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents. Elder Affairs.

By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3152) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to further regulate the participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Text of a further amendment, offered by Mr. Day of Stoneham, to the Senate amendment to the House Bill prohibiting discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles (House, No. 4554). July 14, 2022.

Senate, April 7, 2022 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Joanne M. Comerford, James M. Murphy, Adam J. Scanlon, Patricia A. Duffy and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of James B. Eldridge, Natalie M. Higgins, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Eric P. Lesser and Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to the endowment match program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish the Bridge the Gap Scholarship to universalize access to community colleges; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the Massachusetts State College Building Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 852) of Michael O. Moore, Maria Duaime Robinson, Brian M. Ashe and James B. Eldridge for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Eric P. Lesser, Patricia A. Duffy, Brian M. Ashe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to community college tuition, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2812).

By Mr. Ultrino of Malden (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2790) of Robert Stead and John Barrett, III for legislation to allow certain disabled public employee retirees to return to work. Public Service.

By Mr. Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2766) of David Allen Robertson and John Barrett, III relative to veteran retirement benefits. Public Service.

By Messrs. Barrett of North Adams and Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 312) of John Barrett, III, Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to limit consumer exposure to deceptive calling practices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.