Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the screening of prospective school employees for prior investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct,- reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2579) ought to pass.
Sen. Peter Durant
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2619) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1853) of Anne M. Gobi, Adam G. Hinds and Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to local impacts of enacted legislation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1620) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1871) of Peter J. Durant and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to authorize school bus drivers to administer epinephrine. Public Health.
By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2243) of Peter J. Durant, Anne M. Gobi and Joseph D. McKenna relative to increasing the amount of hours that retired public employees may work for certain additional public service. Public Service.
By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2061) of Peter J. Durant relative to permitting the manufacture and sale of sling shots. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2366) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1703) of Jason M. Lewis, Peter J. Durant, Colleen M. Garry and Michael O. Moore for legislation to authorize cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.