Enacted and laid before the Governor
By Representative Galvin of Canton and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3817) of William C. Galvin and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) that the town of Canton be authorized to use retired Canton police officers as special police officers for the purpose of performing certain police duties. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1806) of James M. Cantwell and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to erect a marker on Route 3 designating Marshfield as the home of Senator Daniel Webster and Governor Edward Winslow. Transportation.
By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky, Richard J. Ross and Karen E. Spilka relative to the sponsorship of bridges crossing the state highways on or along the Cochituate Rail Trail in the towns of Natick and Framingham. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Representative Donahue of Worcester and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel M. Donahue and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Linda Boudria, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.
By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1863) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to establish mileage-based numbering for exits along interstate highways. Transportation.
Message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to to reorganize the information technology function of the Commonwealth to improve data security, safeguard privacy, and promote better service delivery.
By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2751) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to authorize regional transit authorities to establish enterprise funds. Transportation.
By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2732) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to direct the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to establish an auction for low number registration plates. Transportation.
By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2756) of Todd M. Smola for legislation to appropriate a certain sum of money to the Highway Department for the repair and preservation of historic markers. Transportation.
By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2726) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to simplify the motor vehicle excise tax process and prevent multiple excise charges. Transportation.
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2736) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the licensure of motor vehicle inspection stations. Transportation.