By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1227) of Marc T. Lombardo and Timothy R. Whelan relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2827) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3550) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to the language readiness of deaf and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten. Education.
By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 590) of Aaron Vega and others relative to the posting in certain schools of the toll-free telephone number operated by the Department of Children and Families to receive reports of child abuse or neglect or child-at-risk. Education.
By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2547) of Marc T. Lombardo and others for legislation to exempt municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3372) of Diane Sue Dorrington for legislation to further regulate the performance of abortions. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2743) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to authorize public bodies to meet in executive sessions to consider certain requests for proposals, purchase orders, bids and other solicitations of third party services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Tackey Chan and others relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Vieira of Falmouth (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 592) of Diane Splitz and others for legislation to require parental consent prior to out-of-school-district referrals and student surveys regarding personal or private issues . Education.
By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2545) of Marc T. Lombardo and Shaunna L. O'Connell for legislation to lower the sales tax to five percent. Revenue.
