Sen. John Velis

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 115) of John F. Keenan, John C. Velis, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2248) of Joan B. Lovely, Steven G. Xiarhos, John C. Velis, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation relative to regional tourism councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2242) of Julian Cyr and John C. Velis for legislation to recover hospitality, visitor and tourism jobs from Covid-19. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

Filed by Mr. Velis -- Order relative to granting the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs until June 3, 2022 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to veterans and federal affairs.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the Senate for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education.

Senate, May 16, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of Joseph A. Boncore, Adrian C. Madaro, James B. Eldridge, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to crate a Garden Agriculture Program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Brendan P. Crighton, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote agriculture; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to racially equitable investments, policies, and practices to promote equity in agriculture; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to create local and community garden agriculture programs within the Department of Agricultural Resources; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to provide for the use of certain state owned land for community gardens and farmers' markets, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2880).

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, Brendan P. Crighton, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of John C. Velis, Brian W. Murray and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to promote economic recovery for restaurants and bars. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael D. Brady, Brendan P. Crighton, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to improve child eye care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.