By Representatives Velis of Westfield and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of John C. Velis, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2658) 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 Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 204) of Anne M. Gobi, Carole A. Fiola, Brian M. Ashe, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish an industrial mill building revitalization task force. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and others relative to the expungement of racially restrictive covenants in recorded real property documents. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1152) of John F. Keenan, Dean A. Tran, Anne M. Gobi, Jonathan D. Zlotnik and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1153) of John F. Keenan, Dean A. Tran, Anne M. Gobi, Jonathan D. Zlotnik and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove administrative barriers to behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Messrs. Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato, Sean Garballey and others relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
SENATE, February 13, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539) ought to pass.
