By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2938) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish the agricultural resolve and security fund to promote and foster agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1792) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to increase the fines and penalties for texting while driving. Transportation.
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1967) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Ayers of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce J. Ayers, John F. Keenan and Tackey Chan for legislation to designate a certain park in the city of Quincy as the Richard "Dick" Herbert memorial park. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to the payment of certain burial expenses for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Aaron Michlewitz and others relative to preventing wage theft and promoting employer accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to change the name of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission to the commission for the protection of persons with disabilities and updating the terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to optometrists and treatment of eye disorders. Public Health.
By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3562) of William Driscoll and others for legislation to authorize an independent scientific organization to study and survey of the forest, wildlife and environmental health of the Blue Hills Reservation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 765) of Michael D. Brady, Richard J. Ross, Danielle W. Gregoire, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the penalty for assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
