By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1109) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide insurance benefits for expenses incurred when adopting children. Financial Services.
By Ms. Vincent of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 893) of RoseLee Vincent and Maria Duaime Robinson relative to the disposal of sea mammals on metropolitan beaches. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
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.
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 Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3365) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to gender-based price discrimination. The Judiciary.
By Messrs. Naughton of Clinton and Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 539) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., James M. Kelcourse and others relative to the use of computer-adaptive assessments in public schools. Education.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1728) of Michael O. Moore, Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support job growth in the commonwealth. Revenue.
By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 519) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to student participation in standardized tests. Education.
