Rep. Jim Hawkins

April 30, 2020 -- The committee on Elder Affairs to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 599) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2670).

April 30, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, William N. Brownsberger, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2667).

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1410) of Paul R. Feeney, Susannah M. Whipps and James K. Hawkins for legislation to establish a municipal bulk purchasing program for extractors for fire departments. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 248) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Michael D. Brady, Lori A. Ehrlich, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 595) of Anne M. Gobi, David Paul Linsky, Diana DiZoglio, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines for homeowners with dogs living on such insured property. Financial Services.

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 149) of Cindy F. Friedman, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1405) of Paul R. Feeney, Michael D. Brady, Patrick M. O'Connor, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1400) of Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Timothy R. Whelan, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 741) of Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, Natalie M. Blais, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to Insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.