Senate, March 14, 2024 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to fairness in debt collection, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2638).
By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of James J. O'Day, Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 479) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1408) of Paul W. Mark, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health.
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1328) of Michael J. Barrett and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to restrict the use of polystyrene. Public Health.
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 2810) [Local Approval Received]. January 18, 2024.
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Adam Gomez and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to dropout prevention and recovery. Education.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1338) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Hannah Kane, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve food allergy awareness. Public Health.
By Representatives Cabral of New Bedford and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2721) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to allow taxpayers to voluntarily contribute all or part of tax refunds to countries vulnerable to climate change. Revenue.
