By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a family and medical leave insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3233) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the burning of construction and demolition waste as biofuel and further regulating the permitting or operation of energy-generating facilities. Public Health.
By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1230) of John C. Velis and others relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness in student athletes. Public Health.
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 644) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide high school graduates equal access to in-state tuition rates and financial aid in the higher education system. Higher Education.
By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jose F. Tosado, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home care workforce initiatives. Elder Affairs.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Barbara A. L'Italien, Tackey Chan, Kenneth I. Gordon and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino, Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting elders and persons with disabilities. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 647) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to establishing a tuition free program for teachers and paraprofessionals. Higher Education.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Mark C. Montigny, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs.
By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Rushing of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron Vega, Byron Rushing and others relative to the expungement of records of marijuana arrests, detention, convictions and incarceration. Marijuana Policy.
