Senate, May 19, 2022 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Malia, Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to improve literacy skills; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure high quality pre-kindergarten education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish an online system to process background checks by the Department of Early Education and Care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 339) of Adam Gomez for legislation to create a disproportionate share childcare provider fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Jason M. Lewis and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to preserve early education support for families; (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; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Walter F. Timilty, James M. Murphy and Hannah Kane for legislation to strengthen the background checks process, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2883).
Sen. Dylan Fernandes
Sponsored bills
By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4123) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) relative to the audit committee of the town of Nantucket. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4036) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to burial alternatives that protect the environment. Public Health.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2798) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the public employee retirement group for harbormasters. Public Service.
By Representatives Sullivan of Abington and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2785) of Alyson M. Sullivan, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to authorizing a cost of living increase for the employees of the State Legislature. Public Service.
By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2641) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to joint purchasing group committee membership. Public Service.
By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 359) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to aerial advertisements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 349) of Michael S. Day and others relative to the security of personal financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2117) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.