By Representative Velis of Westfield and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2377) of John C. Velis, Michael F. Rush and others relative to veterans’ preference hiring practices. Public Service.
By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to expand unemployment insurance benefits to certain employees due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representatives Cutler of Duxbury and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 367) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others that the Office of Business Development establish a MassMade program to identify, connect and support businesses that produce consumer goods in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1416) of Denise C. Garlick, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1737) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to establishing a behavioral health workforce commission. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1147) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sean Garballey, Dean A. Tran, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a behavioral health workforce commission. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of Sean Garballey and others relative to providing for appropriations to establish a program of capital improvements to public institutions of higher education to ensure the well being and safety of students, faculty, staff and college communities. Higher Education.
By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1202) of James Arciero and others for legislation to establish a student loan forgiveness program within the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. Higher Education.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to promote financial stability. Financial Services.
