Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1785) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish the position of state architect laureate to promote greater appreciation of the architectural history of the State House and other public buildings in the commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 218) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation to assist parental choice concerning special education placements. Education.
By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. McGee, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide immediate childcare assistance to homeless families. Education.
By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of James T. Welch and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to further growth in the creative economy. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 429) of Anne M. Gobi, F. Jay Barrows, James R. Miceli, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1783) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. relative to establishing a cultural highway along state highway Route 62 in the towns of Hudson, Berlin, Clinton, Sterling, Princeton, Stow and Maynard . Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine L. Gentile, Jennifer E. Benson, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments convention. Election Laws.
By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1781) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and others relative to the creation of a women's rights history trail throughout the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 680) of Eileen M. Donoghue, William Crocker, Rady Mom, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to uniform financial aid information. Higher Education.
By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1776) of David K. Muradian, Jr., Michael O. Moore and others relative to establishing a liberty bell replica relocation feasibility fund study. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3405) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to establish cultural corridors. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.