Rep. Danny Ryan

By Messrs. Gonzalez of Springfield and Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Carlos Gonzalez, Evandro C. Carvalho and others for legislation to establish the micro and minority business strategy committee to develop strategies for supporting micro businesses in inner city communities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 28) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Robert M. Koczera, Daniel J. Ryan, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent funds deposited in children's savings accounts from counting against cash assistance benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 81) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Jose F. Tosado, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing and sustainable development. Community Development and Small Businesses.

By Representatives Kulik of Worthington and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2420) of Stephen Kulik, Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to establish an annual program of education, self-evaluation and training for members of local planning boards and zoning boards of appeals and to promote affordable community housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 308) of Michael F. Rush, Marjorie C. Decker, James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen and invest in our educators, students, and communities. Education.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 515) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Barbara A. L'Italien, Jose F. Tosado, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to secure choice retirement savings plan. Financial Services.

By Mr. Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1971) of Brendan P. Crighton and others relative to the establishment of community benefit districts in cities and towns. Community Development and Small Businesses.

By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1025) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to establishing an appeals process for private sector human service workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Donald F. Humason, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for mental health and substance abuse services. Financial Services.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James M. Cantwell, Daniel J. Ryan, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote awareness of safe recreation in public waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.