By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2661) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to create a legislative research bureau within the General Court. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
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By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3332) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
By Mrs. Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to create a transportation excise tax to be levied on certain businesses. Revenue.
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1989) of Denise Provost and others relative to reporting on health effects of particulate matter. Public Health.
By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 89) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to recovered amounts of child support obligations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to state benefits and assistance for certain children in homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2741) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law revision commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 172) of Aaron Vega, Paul F. Tucker and others relative to establishing supported decision-making for adults with certain disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to fees for home care services for certain seniors. Elder Affairs.