By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1873) of Jerald A. Parisella and others for legislation to exempt certain veterans from fares for the use of facilities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities. Transportation.
By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for firefighters. Transportation.
By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1955) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Aaron Vega and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for foster parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1388) of Carmine L. Gentile, James B. Eldridge and others relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.
By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1650) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the last day of February as rare disease day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative O'Connell of Taunton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2674) of Shaunna L. O'Connell, Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation to establish a yearly audit of MassHealth and the Department of Transitional Assistance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3511) of Dylan Fernandes and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of treatment options for substance misuse. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to establish a special commission to research current logistical issues related to outpatient methadone centers and to identify alternatives to the distribution of outpatient methadone treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the treatment of substance use disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of Michael O. Moore and Colleen M. Garry for legislation relative to graduate education for certain professionals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
