By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1579) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to protecting victims of domestic violence by increasing the penalties for certain assault or assault and battery on a family or household member violations. The Judiciary.
By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3441) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that correction officers of county sheriffs' offices use the same pay scale and rates as correction officers employed by the Department of Correction. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3478) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to increasing penalties for restraining order violations. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2099) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to exempt the manufacture or sale of weapons from regulation by the Attorney General of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3663) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to tax deductions for retirement account contributions. Revenue.
By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Brian Thompson, an employee of Department of Correction. Public Service.
By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4847) of Marc T. Lombardo (by vote of the town) that the town of Billerica be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen in said town to the select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Aaron Vega, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to home care and enhanced community options programs. Elder Affairs.
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.
By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 50) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., John C. Velis, Dean A. Tran, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to personal care attendant services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
