Sen. Bill Driscoll

Senate, November 8, 2021 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Joan B. Lovely and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 406) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2571).

Senate, September 13, 2021 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Michael O. Moore, John C. Velis and Eric P. Lesser for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jason M. Lewis, Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and promote genocide education; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2525) (Representative Pease of Westfield dissenting).

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1364) of Walter F. Timilty, William J. Driscoll, Jr. and Brandy Fluker Oakley (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize certain investments by the Treasurer of the town of Milton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]

By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to requiring instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in public schools. Education.

By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 563) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools. Education.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 493) of Walter F. Timilty, Bruce J. Ayers, Mark J. Cusack and William J. Driscoll, Jr. (by vote of the town) for legislation to validate the actions taken at the 2020 Biennial State Election held in the city known as the town of Randolph. Election Laws. [Local approval received]

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of Brendan P. Crighton, Paul R. Feeney, Adam J. Scanlon, William J. Driscoll, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate sports wagering. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 344) of Mark J. Cusack and William J. Driscoll, Jr., for legislation to further regulate storage of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 100) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Stephen Melchin, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.

By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 473) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to physical education in public schools. Education.