By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1175) of Cynthia S. Creem, Carmine L. Gentile, Frank A. Moran, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children and families from harmful flame retardants. Public Health.
By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and Michael O. Moore (by vote of the town) that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey certain parcels of land at the former Grafton State Hospital to the town of Grafton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1004) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, James R. Miceli, Jack Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the Commonwealth’s economy with a strong minimum wage and a strong tipped minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 264) of Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Carmine L. Gentile, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the powers and duties of regional school districts. Education.
By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a family and medical leave insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to authorize the commissioner of the Department of Public Health to appoint a rare disease advisory council to coordinate statewide efforts for the study of the incidences of rare diseases within the Commonwealth. Public Health.
By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 336) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to spouses as caregivers. Elder Affairs.
By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4121) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and Michael O. Moore (by vote of the town) relative to the town manager of the town of Upton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2233) of James J. O'Day and others relative to in-state tuition and fee retention for University of Massachusetts Medical School students. Higher Education.
By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jose F. Tosado, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home care workforce initiatives. Elder Affairs.
