By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1114) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to appraisal management companies. Financial Services.
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of Andres X. Vargas, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to authorize an excise tax on all electronic smoking devices or tobacco products. Revenue.
By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2644) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.
By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.
By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to school dropout prevention and re-engagement. Education.
By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3312) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2479) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to providing tax incentives for small scale commercial development in gateway municipalities. Revenue.
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 431) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to place a moratorium on high stakes testing and to direct the State Auditor to investigate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2200) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the Massachusetts teachers' retirement system. Public Service.
By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. The Judiciary.
