By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Daniel J. Ryan and others that provision be made for binding arbitration for firefighters and police officers. Public Service.
By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2540) of Dylan Fernandes and others relative to joint purchasing group committee membership. Public Service.
By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1759) of Paul W. Mark and others for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the promotion of a Massachusetts broadband competitive marketplace. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the payment by ratepayers for gas and electricity use of lost and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3287) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to limit sick leave and vacation buy backs for public employees. Public Service.
By Mr. Crighton of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of Brendan P. Crighton and others for legislation relative to the cost of living adjustment for public retirees. Public Service.
By Representative Velis of Westfield and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3621) of John C. Velis, Michael F. Rush and others relative to veterans’ preference hiring practices. Public Service.
By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1726) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the establishment of certain funds for the promotion of green infrastructure, so-called, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2549) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to increasing line-of-duty death benefits for public safety employees. Public Service.
By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1384) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to make persons employed as provisional official service positions permanent state employees. Public Service.
