SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
Rep. Sean Garballey
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2858) of Sean Garballey and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1876) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for an investigation by a special commission to study concussions that occur as a result of varsity sports in public and private high schools. Public Health.
By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3491) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to establish safeguards to prevent death and disability from stroke. Public Health.
By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4439) of Paul J. Donato, Patricia D. Jehlen and Sean Garballey (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to utilize funds received from the surrounding community agreement entered into between said city and Wynn MA LLC for the purposes set forth in the agreement. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Messrs. Connolly of Cambridge and Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mike Connolly, Kevin G. Honan and others relative to a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Housing.
By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Joseph A. Boncore, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Housing.
By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3220) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for adoption of resolutions memorializing the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the President of the United States to support the people's budget, and for an investigation by a commission (including members of the General Court) on the impact that passage of the people’s budget. Veterans and Federal Affairs.