By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3214) of Kate Hogan, F. Jay Barrows and James K. Hawkins for legislation to include veterans with post-traumatic stress in eligibility for certain pre-trial diversion programs. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others relative to state employees performing core function during the Massachusetts state emergency related to COVID-19 emergency declaration. Public Service.
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.
Senate, July 20, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to address challenges faced by restaurants and other establishments due to COVID-19 (Senate, No. 2730),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2830).
By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard M. Haggerty and others for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for Medal of Liberty recipients. Transportation.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2730) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Bruce E. Tarr, Kimberly N. Ferguson and other members of the General Court for legislation to address challenges faced by restaurants and other establishments due to COVID-19. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1724) of Randy Hunt and others relative to the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3672) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to event data recorders in autonomous vehicles. Transportation.
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 610) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the financial stability of nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
