By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1228) of Adrian C. Madaro and others that the endowment match program provide matching funds for public higher education institutions. Higher Education.
Sponsored bills
By Messrs. Wagner of Chicopee and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Joseph F. Wagner, Paul J. Donato and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, Christina A. Minicucci, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. Transportation.
By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3118) of David M. Rogers, Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to reduce traffic fatalities by reducing crashes and incidents involving a motor vehicle and certain vulnerable users. Transportation.
By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 572) of Todd M. Smola and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation to require students to provide reasons for choosing to attend a school outside of his or her resident district. Education.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1648) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to repeal the recent extension of unemployment insurance benefits to locked-out workers at electric and gas companies. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1643) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to unemployment insurance benefits for certain business owners who intentionally and knowingly close their business with deliberate intent on reopening. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 90) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to establish additional mandated reporters for the purposes of the protection and care of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew Muratore for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Julie A. Jennings, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.
By Mrs. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2762) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to provide Red Star/Blue Star license plates to survivors of firefighters and police officers who died in the line of duty. Transportation.