By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Aaron Vega, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to students that receive free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. Education.
Sponsored bills
By Representative Tosado of Springfield and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of José F. Tosado, Eric P. Lesser and Joseph F. Wagner for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Christopher Trigilio, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1616) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to transparency in the reporting of employee benefits in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1571) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to the definition of serious mental illness in certain criminal justice laws. The Judiciary.
By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 211) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to establish licensing standards for drain cleaners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Wagner of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 358) of Joseph F. Wagner relative to further regulating telephone solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2696) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3559) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the minimum hourly labor rate for repairs made by registered motor vehicle repair shops by insurers on insured claims. Financial Services.
By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Welch, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph F. Wagner and James T. Welch for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Debra Messier, an employee of the Department of Revenue. Public Service.
By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.