By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to same day voter registration and for an investigation by an advisory committee (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of election day registration. Election Laws.
By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to allow certain 17 year-old pre-registered voters to vote in primary elections. Election Laws.
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to providing certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Public Service.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 672) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan, Walter F. Timilty, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2653) of Andres X. Vargas, Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to assess certain taxes for financing regional transportation needs and investments. Revenue.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1790) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2592) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to establishing a local option gasoline and diesel fuel excise. Revenue.
By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Mike Connolly, Denise Provost and others (with the approval of the mayor and the board of aldermen) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose a real estate transfer fee on certain real estate transactions in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
