By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 659) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide emergency housing assistance to certain eligible families experiencing homelessness. Housing.
By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education.
By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2236) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to adjunct faculty wages. Higher Education.
By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Mary Sorensen, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2010) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require the development of standards for prohibiting or limiting the use of suspension and expulsion in preschools. Education.
By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 328) of Aaron Vega, Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to implement alternatives to arrest for non-violent and verbal student misconduct. Education.
By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the use of tobacco products in primary and secondary school buildings or facilities. Education.
By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to debt collection. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Tosado of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2807) of Jose F. Tosado and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Transitional Assistance to develop a pilot program to facilitate, encourage and support the ability of low-income residents of the city of Springfield to enter the workforce and reduce the need for public benefit programs. Community Development and Small Businesses.
By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3517) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Department of Public Health be authorized to conduct an investigation and study of the feasibility and value of providing diaper benefits to low-income infants and children. Public Health.
