By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of Andres X. Vargas, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to authorize an excise tax on all electronic smoking devices or tobacco products. Revenue.
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By Messrs. Naughton of Clinton and Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 540) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., James M. Kelcourse and others relative to providing for the education of gifted and beyond grade-level children in public schools. Education.
By Messrs. Naughton of Clinton and Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., James M. Kelcourse and others for legislation to establish a panel on gifted children and their education in public schools. Education.
By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2486) of Patricia A. Haddad relative to excise taxes assessed on leased motor vehicles. Revenue.
By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3451) of Chynah Tyler and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to gender responsive programming for juvenile justice system involved girls. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 408) of David Biele and others relative to requiring head injury athletic trainers at high schools offering interscholastic athletic activities. Education.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1634) of Patricia A. Haddad and Michelle M. DuBois relative to pay equity. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of John H. Rogers and others relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors. The Judiciary.
By Messrs. Wagner of Chicopee and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Joseph F. Wagner, Paul J. Donato and others relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.