By Ms. Nguyen of Andover (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1815) of Rosemarie Hollandsworth, José F. Tosado and Bud L. Williams relative to the protection of animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4933) of Joseph F. Wagner, Eric P. Lesser and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the city of Chicopee. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2715) of Stephen Kulik and others establishing an agricultural tourism study commission. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Representative Wagner of Chicopee and Senator Lesser, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4914) of Joseph F. Wagner, Eric P. Lesser and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Chicopee be authorized to establish a water and sewer department in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2336) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to reduce the time within which actions may be taken to recover certain amounts due after a foreclosure. The Judiciary.
By Messrs. Rushing of Boston and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 954) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to further regulate the performing of abortions and protect women’s reproductive health. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 981) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to recording the testimony of children as witnesses in certain court proceedings. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3062) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the age of consent in certain criminal prosecutions and civil actions for sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 938) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to increase the declared homestead exemption. The Judiciary.
