By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3653) of Sean Garballey relative to flying the flag of the Commonwealth at half-staff to honor service members killed while on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Senate, May 16, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of Joseph A. Boncore, Adrian C. Madaro, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to crate a Garden Agriculture Program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Brendan P. Crighton, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote agriculture; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to racially equitable investments, policies, and practices to promote equity in agriculture; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to create local and community garden agriculture programs within the Department of Agricultural Resources; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to provide for the use of certain state owned land for community gardens and farmers' markets, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2880).
By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 912) of Michael J. Finn and others for legislation to establish coordinated management guidelines for public forest lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to racially equitable investments, policies, and practices to promote equity in agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1002) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to wildlife management areas. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Representatives Cronin of Easton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 733) of Claire D. Cronin, Sean Garballey and others for the passage of a resolve to improve employer standards for nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Christine P. Barber, Michael J. Moran and others relative to the Architectural Access Board and the removal of certain barriers that discriminate against persons with disabilities, mobility impairments and seniors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
