By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation relative to affordable housing built near wetlands. Housing.
Sponsored bills
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, David F. DeCoste, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a commission to study the feasibility of increasing adult disabled housing stock. Housing.
By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1920) of James Arciero and others for legislation to provide a waiver of fees to veterans at public institutions of higher learning. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 999) of Thomas J. Calter and others for legislation to reward whistleblowers who contribute to the prosecution of individuals and businesses operating in the "underground economy". Labor and Workforce Development.
By Messrs. Hecht of Watertown and Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 368) of Jonathan Hecht, Bradford Hill and others for legislation to create a citizens' initiative review commission. Election Laws.
By Ms. Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2945) of RoseLee Vincent and others relative to the expansion of existing landfills, monofills, or ash landfills located in or adjacent to areas of critical environmental concern. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James M. Cantwell, Daniel J. Ryan, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote awareness of safe recreation in public waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to establish standards for medical gas piping systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan, William J. Crocker, Jr. and others for legislation to further regulate the sharing of certain police reports by investigators of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3140) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to payroll deductions for voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and political action committees. Labor and Workforce Development.