By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1040) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jonathan Hecht, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael S. Day and others for legislation to establish a living wage for employees of big box retailers. Labor and Workforce Development.
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By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2278) of Sean Garballey and others relative to health clubs and the use and deployment of defibrillators. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1135) of James M. Cantwell and others that the Department of Public Health be directed to establish a positive social norms marketing public school grant program. Public Health.
By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to authorize the commissioner of the Department of Public Health to appoint a rare disease advisory council to coordinate statewide efforts for the study of the incidences of rare diseases within the Commonwealth. Public Health.
By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1132) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to emergency epinephrine pens in schools. Public Health.
By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 336) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to spouses as caregivers. Elder Affairs.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2476) of David M. Rogers, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to establish a division of indoor environments within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 350) of Aaron Vega and others relative to home care. Elder Affairs.
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 644) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide high school graduates equal access to in-state tuition rates and financial aid in the higher education system. Higher Education.
By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Juana Matias, Sonia Chang-Diaz and others relative to the eligibility for in-state tuition rates and fees and for state-funded financial assistance at certain public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.