By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2205) of Todd M. Smola and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (by vote of the town) that the town of Ware be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen to selectboard in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3092) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study establishment of a payment in lieu of taxes program to fairly compensate cities and towns with significant amounts of non-taxable property. Revenue.
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3006) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to property tax exemptions for real estate of survivors of certain police officer and firefighters who died in the line of duty. Revenue.
By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 186) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to background checks for kinship foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2786) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to Group 4 retirement benefits for police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campuses. Public Service.
By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2456) of Peter J. Durant and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Senate, April 4, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Anne M. Gobi, Eric P. Lesser, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2804).
By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2550) of James Arciero and others relative to the retirement of members of regional planning agencies. Public Service.
By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3689) of Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to providing for a prisoner of war income tax exemption. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
