By Representatives Hunt of Boston and Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5315) of Daniel J. Hunt and F. Jay Barrows (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the Boston Retirement Board be authorized to increase the accidental disability retirement allowance payable to Kurt Stokinger, a retired police officer of the city of Boston. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3378) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit chief appointing authorities and members of local appropriating authorities from membership in local cultural councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1563) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to the theft of vehicle catalytic converters. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1277) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to establish a health safety net task force (including members of the General Court) to study reimbursement for dental care and healthcare provided by hospitals and accredited teaching institutions to MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Joseph D. McKenna, Michael J. Soter and F. Jay Barrows for legislation to prohibit the use of state funds for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2304) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1248) of F. Jay Barrows that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services produce annually lists of employers who have 50 or more employees using public health assistance. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue.
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5214) of Steven S. Howitt, Paul R. Feeney and F. Jay Barrows (by vote of the town) that the town of Norton be authorized to grant two additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]