By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 721) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish the Department of Mental Health as the oversight agency for the mental health system within the state prison system. The Judiciary.
By Representative Frost of Auburn and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 789) of Paul K. Frost and others relative to penalties for the possession of silencers or firearm noise reduction devices. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3030) of Paul Brodeur and others for legislation to further define abuse and neglect of children. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 923) of Jerald A. Parisella and others relative to providing additional justices of the peace. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3029) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to the penalties for property crimes against elderly or disabled persons. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3585) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish uniform standards for state and county correctional facilities regarding entrance of cell procedures. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 970) of Aaron Vega and others for legislation to provide for an assessment against certain persons convicted of misdemeanors to be used to establish a police career incentive trust fund. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to notarization fees. The Judiciary.
By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2273) of Diana DiZoglio and Chris Walsh relative to establishing the Massachusetts neighborhood preservation fund and the recording of residential mortgage assignments. The Judiciary.
