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.
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3865) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of New Bedford be authorized to enter into a long-term lease for the operation of a performing arts center. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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. 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.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service.
By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1762) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation relative to the marketplace collection of sales tax. Revenue.
By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2796) of John C. Velis, Aaron Vega and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate March 14th as John McCain prisoner of war day of remembrance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to exempt veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 881) of William M. Straus and others relative to a cranberry water use transfer program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.