By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Josh S. Cutler relative to retirement benefits for Felicia O’Connor, the surviving spouse of John Bernard O’Connor, a retired state police officer injured in the line of duty. Public Service.
Sponsored bills
By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to consumer protections during states of emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Ms. Robinson of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Maria Duaime Robinson and others for legislation to provide hazard pay for essential workers in the COVID-19 emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.2849) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Josh S. Cutler for legislation to establish a special commission to scope a state grant or low interest loan program for properties prone to flooding. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Representatives Velis of Westfield and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of John C. Velis, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2814) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to respond to the COVID-19 emergency by instituting a moratorium of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. Education.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to economic impacts of loan forgiveness programs to ensure that college graduates stay, work, and build businesses in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Josh S. Cutler relative to the apportionment of expenses under regional school district agreements. Education.
By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to original birth certificates to persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.