Sen. Diana DiZoglio

April 27, 2020 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Barry R. Finegold, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act); the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and David Allen Robertson for legislation relative to school safety issues; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 343) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to school safety and security, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2665).

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 741) of Joanne M. Comerford, Tami L. Gouveia, Natalie M. Blais, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to Insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.

By Messrs. Garballey of Arlington and Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of Sean Garballey, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide adequate funding for the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 752) of Edward J. Kennedy, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure higher education student and campus safety. Higher Education.

By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of Sean Garballey and others relative to providing for appropriations to establish a program of capital improvements to public institutions of higher education to ensure the well being and safety of students, faculty, staff and college communities. Higher Education.

By Representatives Donato of Medford and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Paul J. Donato, Kay Khan and others relative to nurse practitioner services and related care. Public Health.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2655) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Nika C. Elugardo, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to concern business interruption insurance. Financial Services.

By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1139) of Diana DiZoglio and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Murphy and others relative to emergency financial protections and forebearance for consumers and small business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Kelcourse and others relative to credit rating protections due to the financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.