Sen. Jo Comerford

By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3907) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Northfield be authorized to increase the size of the board of selectmen from three to five members. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4066) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to the board of selectmen in the town of Sunderland. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Bruce E. Tarr, James T. Welch, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1879) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, Rebecca L. Rausch, Tommy Vitolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure more women serve on corporate boards of directors. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of John F. Keenan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Cindy F. Friedman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating a loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Anne M. Gobi, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William L. Crocker, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael O. Moore, Bradford Hill, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair pay for comparable work. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul R. Feeney, William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2784) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the membership of the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.