By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Aaron Vega, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to students that receive free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. Education.
By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 763) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 302) of Eric P. Lesser, Donald F. Humason, Jr., José F. Tosado and Mindy Domb for legislation to call for a comprehensive study of vocational education in the Commonwealth. Education.
By Mr. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2984) of William L. Crocker, Jr., and others that school buses be outfitted with outside operational camera systems. Transportation.
By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2188) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Daniel R. Carey (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Easthampton to grant 8 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises, 4 additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises and 2 additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Cindy F. Friedman, Bruce E. Tarr, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disability pensions for violent crimes. Public Service.
By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 528) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the use of renewable energy on agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1571) of Paul F. Tucker and others relative to the definition of serious mental illness in certain criminal justice laws. The Judiciary.
Senate, September 9, 2019 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Humason) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2229.
