Maddy summaryThis amendment incorporates recommendations from the Foundation Budget Review Commission into the state's fiscal year 2018 appropriations bill. It directs the budget process to consider these recommendations when allocating funds to state agencies and programs. The bill does not create new laws but adjusts how budget decisions are made for the 2018 fiscal year.
By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3063) of Sheila C. Harrington, Steven S. Howitt and Jennifer L. Flanagan relative to spousal support payments. The Judiciary.
By Messrs. Kuros of Uxbridge and Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2313) of Kevin J. Kuros and others relative to the commitment of alcoholics or substance abusers during court closures. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 845) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 896) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the availability of immunity to witnesses in the courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
By Messrs. Cantwell of Marshfield and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 740) of James M. Cantwell and others relative to alimony. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for the crime of female genital mutilation. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of Michael D. Brady, Frank A. Moran, Michael F. Rush, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firefighters cessation program. Public Service.
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of James E. Timilty, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jason M. Lewis, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation to require protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
