Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities; the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation relative to disciplinary notations on college transcripts; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2580) ought to pass.
Sponsored bills
By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3556) of Sean Garballey, John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to coverage for disease modifying prescription drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis. Financial Services.
By Mr. Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2638) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue.
By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2055) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to the return of private weapons temporarily stored with certain private businesses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2150) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the penalties for motor vehicle operators refusing to stop for a police officer. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2469) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to exempt disabled veterans from the motor vehicle leasing sales tax. Revenue.
By Messrs. Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2477) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2502) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to provide volunteer firefighters with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.
By Mr. DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to legislative approval for certain agencies to engage in certain transportation climate initiatives. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to strengthening the local and regional public health systems by establishing a state action for public health excellence program. Public Health.