By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3283) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to the hiring preferences for veterans and surviving children of police officers and fire fighters who died in the line of duty. Public Service.
By Representative Velis of Westfield and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3621) of John C. Velis, Michael F. Rush and others relative to veterans’ preference hiring practices. Public Service.
By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1808) of James M. Cantwell, Josh S. Cutler and David F. DeCoste relative to directing the Department of Transportation to publish a schedule for construction on Route 3 from Boston to Plymouth. Transportation.
By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the tipped minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) examination. Education.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2041) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the state mandates placed on public schools and districts. Education.
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2844) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on the use of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) or other mandated state assessments as a condition for high school graduation. Education.
By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 301) of Mathew Muratore and others relative to special education training. Education.
By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1135) of James M. Cantwell and others that the Department of Public Health be directed to establish a positive social norms marketing public school grant program. Public Health.
By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to authorize the commissioner of the Department of Public Health to appoint a rare disease advisory council to coordinate statewide efforts for the study of the incidences of rare diseases within the Commonwealth. Public Health.
