Senate, March 12, 2020 --The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1037) of Dean A. Tran, Colleen M. Garry and Brian W. Murray for legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of Bradford Hill and others relative to the penalty for the abuse of certain animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3772) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to penalties for cruelty to animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2494).
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Messrs. Velis of Westfield and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3169) of John C. Velis, Aaron Vega and others relative to Purple Heart registration plates issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Transportation.
By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1703) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to opioid drug manufacturer assessments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1731) of Kay Khan and others relative to providing signature authority for psychiatric nurse mental health clinical nurse specialists. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3181) of Timothy R. Whelan and othersrelative to the Old King's Highway Regional District. Transportation.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 808) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by an advisory group (including members of the General Court) relative to the recovery and recycling of lithium-ion motor vehicle batteries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 837) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to rental and mortgage arrearage assistance programs for certain households at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Housing.
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to increasing the fine for handicapped parking violations. Transportation.