Senate, July 19, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 581) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493).
Rep. Steve Ultrino
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By Representatives Elugardo of Boston and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 581) of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 864) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to further regulate the prevention of cruelty to farm animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a cultural diversity curriculum in elementary and secondary schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 86) of Jason M. Lewis, Carolyn C. Dykema and Steven Ultrino for legislation to establish the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. Community Development and Small Businesses.
By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Mark of Peru, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others relative to rent freeze and rent control during the state and federal state of emergency declarations of March, 2020. Housing.
By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 424) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the rights of employees in education collaboratives. Education.
By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 422) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to establish an elementary school literacy grant program. Education.
By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 530) of Joan Meschino, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study minimum and maximum allowable air temperatures in public school classrooms and facilities. Education.
By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 946) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.