Maddy summaryThis amendment incorporates recommendations from the Foundation Budget Review Commission into the state's fiscal year 2018 appropriations bill. It directs the budget process to consider these recommendations when allocating funds to state agencies and programs. The bill does not create new laws but adjusts how budget decisions are made for the 2018 fiscal year.
By Representative Garlick of Needham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4948) of Denise C. Garlick, Michael F. Rush and Richard J. Ross (by vote of the town) relative to amending the charter of the town of Needham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Pamela Lopez, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2166) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Elizabeth A. Poirier for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Donna Paul, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jodi Cipriano, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 919) of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others relative to public access to sex offender information. The Judiciary.
By Representative Calter of Kingston and Senator deMacedo, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 734) of Thomas J. Calter, Viriato M. deMacedo and others relative to county retention of registry of deeds fees. The Judiciary.
By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 925) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that county commissioners and the sheriffs for the various counties institute a schedule of fees and assess fees to inmates in their custody. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distribution of heroin. The Judiciary.
