By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2922) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge, Susan L. Moran and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
Sponsored bills
By Representative Kelcourse of Amesbury and Senator DiZoglio, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 819) of James M. Kelcourse and Diana DiZoglio that the city of Newburyport and the Department of Conservation and Recreation be authorized to enter into an agreement for the joint collection of surcharges for motor vehicles parking in certain state owned parking facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2818) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Christine P. Barber for legislation to address estate recovery issues due to COVID-19. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2810) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to make the Secretary of Veterans Services a cabinet level position. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2702) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Marcos A. Devers and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide COVID-19 emergency financial relief for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others relative to state employees performing core function during the Massachusetts state emergency related to COVID-19 emergency declaration. Public Service.
By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to emergency hazard health benefits for essential employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2623) of Diana DiZoglio (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize Brian M. Belfiore to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Senate, April 6, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator DiZoglio) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2264.