By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2475) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3092) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study establishment of a payment in lieu of taxes program to fairly compensate cities and towns with significant amounts of non-taxable property. Revenue.
By Mr. Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2806) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and Patricia A. Haddad for legislation to include police officers of the University of Massachusetts in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative to address college student food insecurity and hunger on public higher education campuses. Higher Education.
By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3411) of Natalie M. Blais and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a working group to identify and evaluate the safe, efficient and environmentally sound maintenance and improvement of unpaved dirt and gravel roads. Transportation.
By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 691) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the development of programs to assist students in obtaining industry-recognized certifications. Education.
By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 682) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to develop an alternative process for granting educator licensure to achieve educator diversity. Education.
