Rep. Natalie Higgins

Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 995) of Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, José F. Tosado, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3414) of Tram T. Nguyen, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493).

By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3121) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the operation of electric buses by transit agencies and school bus operators. Transportation.

Senate, March 9, 2020– The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 500) of Joan B. Lovely, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to safe drinking water in schools;reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2503).

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to rental and mortgage arrearage assistance programs for certain households at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Housing.

By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3005) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to motor vehicle safety checkpoints. Transportation.

By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Steven Ultrino and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of anti-poverty strategies aimed at reducing chronic, multi-generational family poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to provide residential or custodial services to ensure positive transitions for at-risk youths. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 173) of Aaron Vega and others relative to economic mobility for families with low-income. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.