By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 378) of Bradford Hill and others relative to sports betting and online gaming and the establishment of a public advancement fund with monies received from such activities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of Bradford Hill and others relative to the penalty for the abuse of certain animals. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 379) of Bradford Hill and others relative to the regulation of online gaming and daily fantasy sports and increasing education funding from monies received from such activities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Senate, March 12, 2020 --The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1037) of Dean A. Tran, Colleen M. Garry and Brian W. Murray for legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of Bradford Hill and others relative to the penalty for the abuse of certain animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3772) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to penalties for cruelty to animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2494).
Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops; (accompanied by bill, House, No.800) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3828) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas M. Stanley relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2592).
By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3169) of John C. Velis, Aaron Vega and others relative to Purple Heart registration plates issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Transportation.
By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3628) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to improve fairness in local Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority tax assessments. Transportation.
By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3896) of Shawn Dooley and Michael J. Soter relative to financial assistance to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority from cities and towns. Transportation.
