By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to require performance bonds prior to the demolition, renovation, rehabilitation or other alterations of buildings or other structures. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others relative to retirement for disability or death caused by certain conditions of cancer to certain explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians. Public Service.
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 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 Representative Brodeur of Melrose and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3756) of Paul Brodeur, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to career technical education schools and programs. Education.
By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 871) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to provide for the use of certain state owned land for community gardens and farmers' markets. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3760) of Alan Silvia and others that the board and commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education establish an early education foreign language program in public schools. Education.
By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Tackey Chan and others relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1241) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to higher education capital investments in gateway municipalities or abutting municipalities. Higher Education.
