By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser, Mindy Domb and Nika C. Elugardo relative to the reporting of COVID-19 positive cases and mortalities in long term care facilities and elder housing. Elder Affairs.
SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Cannabis Policy to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1125) of Julian Cyr, Sarah K. Peake, Mindy Domb and Denise Provost for legislation relative to social consumption of marijuana, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2638).
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2054) of Joanne M. Comerford, John Barrett, III, Natalie M. Blais, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to examine the feasibility of rail service between North Adams, Greenfield and Boston. Transportation.
SENATE, April 21, 2020 The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Daniel Cahill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to work and family mobility; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the issuance of driver's licenses to certain persons unable to provide proof of lawful presence,-- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2641). (Representatives Howitt of Seekonk, Orrall of Lakeville and DeCoste of Norwell dissenting).
By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 149) of Liz Miranda and others relative to establishing a special commission supported by the Department of Health and Human Services to better prepare the Commonwealth for climate change refugees. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González and others relative to internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1988) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Kate Hogan, Dean A. Tran and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to utility meters and the rights of utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others to expand options for local restaurants during the COVID-19 emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
