By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Public Health.
Sponsored bills
May 11, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carole A. Fiola, Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2698) ought to pass.
By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 175) of John C. Velis and others relative to parents acting as personal care attendants. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3244) of John C. Velis and others relative to authorizing Veterans' Administration patients to ride the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority without cost. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2206) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to childhood lead poisoning prevention. Public Health.
By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of John C. Velis and others for legislation further defining Gold Star Families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1204) of James T. Welch, Walter F. Timilty, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Senate, June 11, 2020 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 114) of Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich, Walter F. Timilty, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1204) of James T. Welch, Walter F. Timilty, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1757) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to commercial breeder dog kennels; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Bruce J. Ayers, Patrick M. O'Connor and Norman J. Orrall relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1774) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to oversight of dogs and cats by cities and towns; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1822) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for legislation to impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1823) of David M. Rogers and others relative to remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2760).
By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1416) of Adam G. Hinds, Natalie M. Blais, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Smitty Pignatelli for legislation relative to volunteer ambulance service. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1460) of Bruce E. Tarr, Timothy R. Whelan, Randy Hunt, Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to promoting staffing efficiency and uniformity at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. Public Safety and Homeland Security.