PETITION BACKING TITLE

By Mr. Donelan of Orange, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1419) of Christopher J. Donelan relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Erving. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1420) of Marie J. Parente that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Milford to said town. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1421) of James R. Miceli relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey land in the town of Tewksbury to Robert W. Lafreniere. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Travis of Rehoboth, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1422) of Philip Travis that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be directed to release certain land located in the town of Rehoboth from the operation of an agricultural preservation restriction. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1423) of Thomas M. Stanley relative to the designation of surplus property by the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Finegold of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1424) of Barry R. Finegold and others for legislation to authorize and direct the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to release an interest in a certain parcel of land in the town of Tewksbury. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1425) of Angelo M. Scaccia that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be directed to conduct a study of the feasibility of converting the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital into a life care center for long term elderly care. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey property in the town of Natick used as a National Guard armory to said town. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1427) of Theodore C. Speliotis and Frederick E. Berry for legislation to discontinue a portion of Gravelly Brook Road in the town of Topsfield as a county highway and directing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant the title of said discontinued portion to the abutters thereof. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1428) of Thomas P. Kennedy and Walter F. Timilty for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey any ice skating rink and the land appurtenant thereto to the city or town in which such rink is located. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1429) of Peter J. Larkin for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to lease the William Russell Allen House in Pittsfield. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1430) of Robert L. Hedlund relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Hingham to said town for open space purposes. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1431) of Stephen P. LeDuc and Pamela P. Resor that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to transfer certain parcels of land in the town of Marlborough. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1432) of Stephen P. LeDuc and Pamela P. Resor relative to the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the city of Marlborough to the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and authorizing said division to lease said land to James Farina. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Carron of Southbridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of Mark J. Carron for legislation to provide for the Department of Capital Asset Management Asset and Maintenance to make certain reimbursements to cities and towns. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Donelan of Orange, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1433) of Christopher J. Donelan relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Erving. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Donato of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1434) of Paul J. Donato relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Saugus. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Smola of Palmer, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of Todd M. Smola, Jr., and Stephen M. Brewer that the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to purchase certain land in the town of Sturbridge. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Murphy of Lowell, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2801) of Kevin J. Murphy and others relative to the reporting of child abuse cases by certain municipal inspectors. Children and Families.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Brian P. Wallace and John A. Hart, Jr., for legislation to establish a state association for settlement houses and neighborhood centers. Children and Families.

By Mr. Travis of Rehoboth (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1449) of Julia E. Sweet for legislation to include nutritional information in school menus published in newspapers. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to videotaping testimony of children in the custody of the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2804) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to videotaping testimony of children in the custody of the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2805) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to videotaping testimony of children in the custody of the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2806) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to distributing a manual of the policy and procedures of the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2807) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to establishing an office of the family and children's ombudsman. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Demetrius J. Atsalis that employees of the Department of Social Services be required to wear photo identification. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2809) of Demetrius J. Atsalis and Stephen M. Brewer relative to establishing a hotline for the use of foster children reporting cases of abuse or mistreatment. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to crimes committed by persons licensed by the Office for Children. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Office of Child Care Services. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to safety inspections of foster homes licensed by the Office of Child Care Services and the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2813) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to the protection of children in cases of domestic violence. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1450) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to the protection of families in care and protection decisions. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2814) of Marie J. Parente relative to further regulating adoption agencies. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2815) of Marie J. Parente for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effects of privatization on the delivery of human services. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2816) of Marie J. Parente for legislation to prohibit the hiring by human and social services agencies of persons convicted of certain crimes. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2817) of Marie J. Parente relative to investigations of reports of child abuse. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2818) of Marie J. Parente relative to social worker caseloads and service plans. Children and Families.

By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2819) of David B. Sullivan for legislation to further regulate direct rental houaing payments to landlords by the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1451) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that the Department of Social Services be authorized to retain certain information to assist in risk and safety assessments of children and families. Children and Families.

By Mr. Lepper of Attleboro, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2820) of John A. Lepper and others for legislation to establish a separate fund to assist relatives whocare for non-custodial children. Children and Families.

By Ms. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to provide adequate protection and quality care for children in licensed facilities of the Office of Child Care Services. Children and Families.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2822) of Gale D. Candaras and Benjamin Swan for legislation to encourage low-income savings and economic opportunity for recipients of transitional assistance. Children and Families.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of Gale D. Candaras and others relative to child support collections in the determination of transitional assistance benefits. Children and Families.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Gale D. Candaras and others relative to extensions of benefits for certain recipients of transitional assistance. Children and Families.

By Mr. Rodrigues of Westport, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Michael J. Rodrigues relative to the holding of public hearings before children are discharged from the Massachusetts Hospital School. Children and Families.

By Mr. Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to establish an office of youth development within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2827) of Brian S. Dempsey relative to the payment of funeral expenses for indigent persons. Children and Families.

By Mr. Knuuttila of Gardner, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1452) of Brian Knuuttila and others relative to the educational expenses of students whose families fall within one hundred and thirty to one hundred and eighty percent of the poverty level. Children and Families.

By Mr. Donato of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2828) of Christopher G. Fallon and others relative to repealing certain sections of the law regarding the CHINS system. Children and Families.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1453) of Kevin G. Honan and others expanding housing and workforce opportunities for elders, veterans and families. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2829) of Anne M. Paulsen and others for legislation to establish educational and recreational "out-of-school time" programs for children of the Commonwealth. Children and Families.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Thomas M. Menino and others for legislation to establish a program for expanding youth and family services during out-of-school times. Children and Families.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1454) of Marie P. St. Fleurand others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be directed to establish and administer an emergency housing assistance program for low-income families. Children and Families.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2831) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be authorized to establish individual development bank accounts for education, job training and thepurchase of residences. Children and Families.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of James H. Fagan and others for legislation to regulate the amount of time for social workers inthe Department of Social Services to implement certain services. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of Anne M. Paulsen and others for legislation to eliminate discrimination against children based on birth order, so-called, under the program for aid to families with dependent children. Children and Families.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2833) of Kay Khan and others relative to the protection and care of minor children of certain criminal offenders. Children and Families.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to provide for the protection and care of certain children born to incarcerated mothers. Children and Families.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2835) of Catherine Barber that the Department of Transitional Assistance be directed to establish a motor fuel assistance stamp program. Children and Families.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1457) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others for legislation to promote proper school nutrition. Children and Families.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the establishment of foster care screening and evaluation system in the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2837) of Daniel E. Bosley and others for legislation to increase the amount of money payable for burial expenses by the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children and Families.

By Mr. Rush of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1458) of Thomas M. Menino and others relative to state grants to municipalities that implement certain strategies to end homelessness. Children and Families.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2838) of Ronald Mariano for legislation to establish workfare in the Commonwealth. Children and Families.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the posting of nutrition information containing product content in close proximity to vending machines on school property. Children and Families.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1460) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for the passage of a resolve relative to educating middle schools students concerning physical exercise and good nutrition. Children and Families.

By Miss Garry of Dracut, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2839) of Colleen M. Garry for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to adolescents at risk. Children and Families.

By Mr. Frost of Auburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1461) of Paul K. Frost relative to providing low interest loans to families with children suffering from terminal illnesses. Children and Families.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2840) of Steven M. Walsh relative to clarifying the definition of home health and homemaker agencies. Children and Families.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others relative to emergency shelter for families with children. Children and Families.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1463) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others for legislation to require the Department of Transitional Assistance to report on the use of emergency shelter services by families. Children and Families.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1464) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others for a passage of a resolve relative to improving the health of children through appropriate school nutrition. Children and Families.

By Mr. Rushing of Boston, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1465) of Byron Rushing and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to ending homelessness in the Commonwealth. Children and Families.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2841) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the reporting of child abuse and neglect by correction officers. Children and Families.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Geoffrey D. Hall and A. Joseph DeNucci relative to food stamp coupons. Children and Families.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2843) of Geoffrey D. Hall and others relative to changing the definition of children in need of services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1466) of Martin J. Walsh and others relative to the funding of small business retirement plans. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1467) of Kevin G. Honan relative to neighborhood business districts and the priority for projects located in commercial revitalization areas. Community Development and Small Business.

By Ms. Fox of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Gloria L. Fox and Byron Rushing relative to the establishment of a program to assist certain small businesses in areas affected by transportation enhancement activities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1470) of George N. Peterson, Jr., and others for legislation to protect small businesses licensed to sell certain firearms. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mrs. Owens-Hicks of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1471) of Shirley Owens-Hicks and others for legislation to further define the term "community development project" under the law relative to urban renewal. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1472) of David Paul Linsky and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the property tax classification of small businesses. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1473) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., relative to persons engaged in the business of installing and maintaining private water well systems. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Connolly of Everett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1474) of Edward G. Connolly relative to the taxation of business improvement districts. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1475) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to regulate the wage reporting requirements for small businesses. Community Development and Small Business.

By Ms. Rivera of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1437) of Gale D. Candaras and Cheryl A. Rivera relative to identity theft and consumer rights. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Ms. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2856) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the creation of an advisory council on licensure of sex offender treatment providers within the Board of Registration of Allied MentalHealth Professions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Casey of Winchester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1438) of Paul C. Casey relative to the protection from identity theft by requiring photographs on credit card applications. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Casey of Winchester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1439) of Paul C. Casey relative to identity fraud. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2857) of Anne M. Paulsen and others relative to the production of "CD books" also be labeled in Brailleand large print. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1440) of Theodore C. Speliotis for legislation to promote consumer protection for residential home purchasers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Ms. Jehlen of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1441) of Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to law enforcement investigations of identity theft. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Toomey of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1442) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., and others relative to the protection of consumers from identity theft. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of John W. Scibak and others establishing a consumer identity security alert plan. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1444) of Daniel E. Bosley and John W. Scibak relative to consumer protection against spyware. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1445) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to updating and enhancing identity fraud protections. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to consumer identity verification prior to the issuance of credit cards. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1447) of Thomas P. Kennedy and others relative to consumer protection and radio frequency identification systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.?

By Mr. Fallon of Malden, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1476) of Christopher G. Fallon that certain fraternal benefit societies and veterans' organizations be authorized to conduct video poker games. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of John J. Binienda relative to technology performance standards for electric power generation facilities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of John J. Binienda relative to the commercialization of fuel cell technology. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1479) of John J. Binienda and others for legislation relative to casino control and Indian gaming activities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Thomas P. Kennedy and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts gaming control act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Perry of Sandwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1481) of Jeffrey Davis Perry and Shirley Gomes for legislation to establish a pilot program to grant provisional permits, not in excess of five, for the use of innovative technology to construct shore line erosion control devices. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Petruccelli of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1482) of Thomas M. Menino and others for legislation to stimulate emerging technologies and job growth in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1483) of Robert A. DeLeo and Gerald D. DiFranza relative to the assurance of non-visual access to information technology. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1484) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others for legislation to encourage the growth of the biotechnology industry in the Commonwealth through tax benefit incentives. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others for legislation to promote fiscal stability and growth of emerging technology and biotechnology companies. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1486) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a gaming commission and further regulate gaming in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Frost of Auburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1487) of Paul K. Frost for legislation to require an agreement between Native Americans and the Commonwealth prior to the location of certain casinos. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1488) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others relative to the establishment of the Massachusetts gaming control act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1489) of Frank M. Hynes for legislation to reduce administrative burdens in the delivery of health care through the use of new technology. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1002) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein relative to reimbursing cities, towns and school districts for the costs of acquiring land under the school building assistance program. Education.

By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1003) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein relative to including certain land acquisition costs in the calculation of facilities grants under the school building assistance program. Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1004) of Martin J. Walsh relative to the certification of providers of early care and education of school aged children. Education.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1005) of Demetrius J. Atsalis that the Board of Education be directed to establish separate Massachusetts comprehensive assessment system (MCAS) examinations for special and vocational education students. Education.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1006) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to the determination of distribution of state aid for education. Education.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to dress codes in public schools. Education.

By Mrs. Walrath of Stow, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1008) of Patricia A. Walrath and others relative to the payment of fees associated with the taking of advance placement examinations by public school students. Education.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1009) of Marie J. Parente for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the incidence of child suicide. Education.

By Ms. Fox of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1010) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to establish multiple assessment instruments for high school graduation requirements. Education.

By Mr. Murphy of Lowell, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1011) of Kevin J. Murphy and others relative to parental notification and consent concerning human sexual education in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Spellane of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1012) of Robert P. Spellane for legislation to require notification by schools to parents or guardians of victimized students. Education.

By Mr. Fallon of Malden, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1013) of Christopher G. Fallon relative to non-resident tuition costs for public school students. Education.

By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1014) of Anthony J. Verga and others for legislation to allow the posting of the national motto in the public schools of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1015) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to requiring parental consent on sex education in public schools. Education.

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1016) of Elizabeth A. Poirier relative to the awarding of diplomas for civics education by the Board of Education. Education.

By Mr. Guyer of Dalton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1017) of William Smitty Pignatelli relative to regional school districts. Education.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1018) of William G. Greene, Jr., and William C. Galvin that provision be made for the awarding of certificates of occupational proficiency to certain students enrolled in vocational education programs. Education.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1019) of James R. Miceli relative to the listing of the amount of carbohydrates contained in food served in schools. Education.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1020) of James R. Miceli relative to tuition payments for children in foster care attending school outside of their home districts. Education.

By Ms. Polito of Shrewsbury, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1021) of Karyn E. Polito relative to granting certain teachers benefits to school nurses. Education.

By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1022) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to special education due process costs. Education.

By Mr. Coughlin of Dedham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1023) of Robert K. Coughlin and others relative to the funding of special education. Education.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1024) of Kevin G. Honan relative to providing rehabilitative educational programs for at-risk public school children. Education.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1025) of Kevin G. Honan for an investigation and study relative to the development of methods to reduce the school drop out rate in urban areas. Education.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1026) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to discipline in the public schools and establishing alternative education programs. Education.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1027) of James B. Leary that the Board of Education be directed to establish a program for assisting low-income students for college board scholastic aptitude testing. Education.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1028) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the membership of the Board of Education. Education.

By Ms. Rogeness of Longmeadow (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1029) of Larry Silverstein and Mary S. Rogeness for legislation relative to the prevention of bullying in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Rodrigues of Westport, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1030) of Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to requiring school districts to develop health programs to address Irlen syndrome and scotopic sensitivity, so-called. Education.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1031) of John J. Binienda and others for legislation to provide for preference in the hiring of teachers who were previously terminated due to a reduction in force. Education.

By Mr. Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1032) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to repealing the testing requirements for graduation under the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. Education.

By Mr. Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Benjamin Swan for legislation to mandate the accreditation of secondary graphic communications education in vocational and technical schools. Education.

By Mrs. Owens-Hicks of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1034) of Shirley Owens-Hicks and others for legislation to establish parent participation programs in the public schools of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mrs. Owens-Hicks of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of Shirley Owens-Hicks and others relative to the teaching of African-American history in public schools. Education.

By Ms. Flanagan of Leominster, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and others for legislation to ensure adequate nursing services at public schools. Education.

By Ms. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to providing for the appointment of an educator on the Board of Education. Education.

By Ms. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1039) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to further regulating special education referrals for evaluations. Education.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1040) of Robert M. Koczera relative to the minimum permissible age for kindergarten attendance. Education.

By Mr. Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1041) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to promote racial balance in the charter schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1042) of William G. Greene, Jr., and others relative to establishing an advisory council on vocational-technical education to the Board of Education. Education.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1043) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others for legislation to establish an advisory committee on education policy to provide for the coordination and effectivness of the public education system of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1044) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others for legislation to increase to eighteen years the mandatory age for students attending schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1045) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others that the Department of Education be directed to develop a comprehensive strategy to prevent students from dropping out of school. Education.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1046) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others relative to the filling of vacancies by the Governor on the Board of Education. Education.

By Ms. Story of Amherst, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1047) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to improve early literacy skills for certain children at risk. Education.

By Mr. Coppola of Foxborough, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1048) of Michael J. Coppola for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of full day kindergarten. Education.

By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1049) of Joyce A. Spiliotis and others for legislation to provide for the awarding of a certificate of occupational proficiency for those students enrolled in vocational education programs. Education.

By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1050) of Joyce A. Spiliotis and others relative to the policy of parental notification of human sexual education in public schools. Education.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1051) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Board of Education be directed to establish guidelines for dissections in science classes in the public schools of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1052) of Louis L. Kafka and William C. Galvin that the Department of Education be directed to establish a commission to make an investigation and study of ergonomic design standards for schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1053) of Louis L. Kafka relative to public school student transcripts. Education.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1054) of Louis L. Kafka relative to the information in student transcripts from private schools. Education.

By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty and others relative to charter schools. Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1056) of William Francis Galvin and John A. Hart, Jr., relative to the notification of parents of children enrolled in non-public elementary and secondary schools or charter schools if it is the intention of the administration of the schools to cease operation or to discontinue any grade year. Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1057) of Michael F. Rush and others relative to requiring the teaching of civics in all public elementary and high schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1058) of Thomas J. O'Brien and others for legislation to provide funding for charter schools. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1059) of Thomas J. O'Brien relative to requiring charter school teachers to be certified. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1060) of Thomas J. O'Brien for legislation to prohibit profiteering in public education. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1061) of Thomas J. O'Brien and Karen E. Spilka relative to reimbursements for school construction in growth communities, so-called. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1062) of Thomas J. O'Brien and John W. Scibak relative to the hiring practices of certain school administrators. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1063) of Thomas J. O'Brien and others for legislation to assist school districts in reducing class size by the hiring of additional teachers. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Thomas J. O'Brien relative to establishing a board of early education and care. Education.

By Mr. Wagner of Chicopee, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1065) of Joseph F. Wagner relative to the annual requirement of non-custodial parents to request school information. Education.

By Mr. Wagner of Chicopee, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1066) of Joseph F. Wagner for legislation to provide legislation to provide written guidance relative to evaluation procedures for children with special needs. Education.

By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1067) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to the prevention of bullying. Education.

By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1068) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to bullying in schools. Education.

By Mr. Spellane of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1069) of Robert P. Spellane relative to the testing of teachers. Education.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1070) of Anne M. Paulsen and others relative to the granting of alternative diplomas to certain students upon graduation from high school. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1071) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to enhance opportunity for achievement and results for certain students in kindergarten through the third grade. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1072) of Alice K. Wolf relative to ensuring that all students have access to educational opportunities and quality learning time. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1073) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the English immersion law. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1074) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to increased funding for special education in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1075) of Alice K. Wolf and another relative to the disciplining of students and the establishment of guidelines for the adoption of certain rules and regulations for public school students in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1076) of Alice K. Wolf and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effects of the comprehensive assessment system on students not receiving diplomas. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1077) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to suspend the use of the comprehensive assessment test as requirement for graduation from secondary public schools. Education.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of Angelo M. Scaccia to authorize codes of conduct for players, coaches, officials and parents in athletic settings. Education.

By Mr. Falzone of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1079) of Mark V. Falzone for legislation to include AIDS/HIV prevention in the health education curriculum of the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Perry of Sandwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1080) of Jeffrey Davis Perry and others for legislation to determine the foundation budget levels for purposes of state education aid. Education.

By Mr. Petruccelli of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1081) of Thomas M. Menino and others relative to reimbursements to cities and towns for the transportation of public school students transportation. Education.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1082) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to clarify the responsibility of school districts to provide transportation to students. Education.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1083) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to access to report cards and other school records by parents and guardians. Education.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1084) of David Paul Linsky and others that the Department of Education be directed to establish an after school child care transportation program. Education.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to protecting the privacy of public school students. Education.

By Mrs. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1086) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to improving the educator license process. Education.

By Mrs. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1087) of Christine E. Canavan and others for legislation to provide tenure for school nurses. Education.

By Mrs. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1088) of Christine E. Canavan and others for legislation to regulate contributions by the city and the towns for operation of the Southeastern Regional School District. Education.

By Mr. Nyman of Hanover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1089) of Robert J. Nyman and others relative to establishing a special commission to study student safety in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Casey of Winchester (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1090) of Erin Barry for legislation to promote fitness for elementary school students in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1091) of Theodore C. Speliotis relative to the comprehensive system tests. Education.

By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1092) of Theodore C. Speliotis relative to the graduation requirements for certain secondary students under the comprehensive assessment system testing procedures. Education.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1093) of James H. Fagan that parents or legal guardians be held responsible for the school attendance of children in their care. Education.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1094) of Anne M. Paulsen and others for legislation to establish an education professional standards board within the Department of Education. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1095) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to the definition of "approved school project" under the school building assistance program. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1096) of Robert F. Fennell relative to tuition payments for children in foster care. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1097) of Steven M. Walsh and others relative to further regulating the expansion of charter schools. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1098) of Steven M. Walsh and others for legislation to require approval by local governing bodies prior to locating charter schools in cities and towns. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Steven M. Walsh and others relative to the certification of certain persons in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1100) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to dress codes in public schools. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1101) of Robert F. Fennell relative to further defining good cause for the purpose of non-renewal of contracts for educational administrators. Education.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1102) of Kay Khan and others relative to requiring school districts to develop policies on nutrition and physical activity. Education.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1103) of Kay Khan and others relative to the duties of the Board of Education. Education.

By Ms. Jehlen of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1104) of Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Education.

By Ms. Stanley of West Newbury, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1105) of Harriett L. Stanley and others for legislation to provide civics education in schools. Education.

By Mr. Vallee of Franklin, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of James E. Vallee and others for an appropriation of a certain sum of money for reimbursement to member communities of the Tri-County Regional School District for the costs of a certain reconstruction project. Education.

By Mr. Vallee of Franklin, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1107) of James E. Vallee, Susan W. Pope and others for legislation to establish minimum reimbursement levels for certain school building reconstruction projects. Education.

By Mr. Vallee of Franklin, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1108) of James E. Vallee for legislation to further define the term "foundation enrollment" for calculation of financial assistance for public schools. Education.

By Ms. Kaprielian of Watertown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1109) of Rachel Kaprielian and others relative to the prevention of bullying in public schools. Education.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1110) of Anne M. Paulsen and Kay Khan relative to establishing the office of educational quality and account ablility within the Department of Education. Education.

By Mrs. Harkins of Needham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1111) of Lida E. Harkins and others relative to educational collaboratives. Education.

By Mrs. Harkins of Needham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1112) of Lida E. Harkins and others relative to school improvement plans approved by district superintendents and school committees. Education.

By Mrs. Harkins of Needham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1113) of Lida E. Harkins and others relative to the rights of employees in education collaboratives. Education.

By Mrs. Harkins of Needham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1114) of Lida E. Harkins and others relative to third party payments to cities, towns and regional school districts. Education.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1115) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to issuing high school diplomas to certain disabled children. Education.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1116) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in public schools. Education.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1117) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to regulating MCAS testing of children with disabilities. Education.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1118) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the high school graduation of certain students with disabilities. Education.

By Ms. L'Italien of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1119) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others relative to regulating the charter school process. Education.

By Ms. L'Italien of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1120) of Michael E. Festa and others relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons. Education.

By Ms. L'Italien of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1121) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others that the Department of Education be directed to publish certain information relative to charter schools. Education.

By Ms. L'Italien of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1122) of Robert A. DeLeo and others relative to federal reimbursement for special education services for children with autism. Education.

By Ms. L'Italien of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1123) of Barbara A. L'Italien and others relative to the special education needs of children with autism spectrum disorder. Education.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1124) of Peter J. Koutoujian relative to education in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1125) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others relative to the teaching of teen dating violence policies in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1126) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others relative to creating a commission to regulate commercialism in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1127) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others to promote physical activity in public schools. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1128) of Deborah D. Blumer and others for legislation to establish full-day kindergarten in the public schools. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1129) of Deborah D. Blumer and others for legislation to further define tuition calculations and capital allocations for Commonwealth charter schools. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1130) of Deborah D. Blumer and Frank I. Smizik for legislation to further standardize accounting methods for charter schools. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1131) of Deborah D. Blumer and others for legislation to provide parity for local public school tuition payments for Commonwealth charter schools. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1132) of Deborah D. Blumer and others for legislation to provide that no child shall be denied the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1133) of Deborah D. Blumer and others relative to the operation of charter schools. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1134) of Deborah D. Blumer and others relative to school finance reform. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1135) of Deborah D. Blumer and others for legislation to promote racial balance in charter schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1136) of Deborah D. Blumer and others relative to third party payments to school committees. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Robert Edwards to prohibit the use of headers in soccer games sponsored by public and private schools and colleges. Education.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1138) of Deborah D. Blumer and others relative to per student funding for public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1139) of John W. Scibak and others relative to major repair projects under school building assistance. Education.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1140) of John W. Scibak and others relative to establishing a school district reimbursement plan for the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1141) of John W. Scibak and others requiring mandatory CPR training for all elementary and secondary school teachers in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1142) of John W. Scibak and others relative to accountability in the School Choice Tuition Trust Fund. Education.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1143) of Daniel E. Bosley and John W. Scibak for legislation to establish a commission for adult basic education within the Department of Education. Education.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Daniel E. Bosley relative to the date regional school districts are required to adopt operation and maintenance budgets. Education.

By Ms. Grant of Beverly, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1145) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to establishing a physical education requirement in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1146) of Thomas P. Kennedy and Patricia D. Jehlen that school districts be required to provide educational services for expelled students. Education.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1147) of Thomas P. Kennedy that vocational-technical training be included in comprehensive education and training programs. Education.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1148) of Thomas P. Kennedy relative to contract negotiations for school principals. Education.

By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1149) of Paul Kujawski relative to the benefits of certain employees of the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Education.

By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1150) of Paul Kujawski relative to promoting safety in the teaching of technology in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1151) of Ronald Mariano relative to the authority of boards of directors of educational collaboratives. Education.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1152) of Ronald Mariano relative to the powers and duties of directors of education collaboratives. Education.

By Mr. Toomey of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1153) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a grant program within the Department of Education to assist economically disadvantaged youth. Education.

By Mrs. Gomes of Harwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1154) of Shirley Gomes and Robert A. O'Leary relative to increasing the tuition payable for school choice students attending classes in other educational jurisdictions. Education.

By Mrs. Gomes of Harwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1155) of Shirley Gomes and Robert A. O'Leary for legislation to make certain changes in the agreement establishing the Nauset Regional School District. Education.

By Mrs. Gomes of Harwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Shirley Gomes and Robert A. O'Leary for legislation to provide for a reallocation of funding contributions by member towns of the Nauset Regional School District. Education.

By Mrs. Gomes of Harwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1157) of Shirley Gomes and Robert A. O'Leary to provide for members of the Nauset Regional School District to reallocate the sum of their local contributions to the district by a majority vote of boards of selectmen. Education.

By Mrs. Gomes of Harwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1158) of Shirley Gomes and others for legislation to direct the Department of Education to establish a teen court pilot program for high schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1159) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the appointment of attendance officers in schools whose purpose shall be to improve attendance in underperforming and chronically underperforming schools. Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1160) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the readmittance of students to school after exclusion. Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1161) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of a school building assistance data base system. Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1162) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of a pilot program for foreign language instructions in the Commonwealth schools for early education through grade two. Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to encourage students to remain in school until graduation. Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1164) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the renewal of charter schools. Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1165) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to requiring public school students to return borrowed school materials prior to graduation or promotion. Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1166) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to requiring parental notification and consent prior to implementing curriculum concerning human sexuality. Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1167) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the rights of non-custodial parents to obtain school records. Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1168) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to improving the teacher licensure process. Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Peter J. Larkin relative to truancy enforcement and school attendance. Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1170) of Peter J. Larkin and others for legislation to further regulate special education. Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1171) of Peter J. Larkin and others for legislation to establish a pilot program to encourage later start times for high schools. Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1172) of Peter J. Larkin and Joyce A. Spiliotis relative to dress codes in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Peter J. Larkin and others relative to enhancing English opportunities for students of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1174) of Karen E. Spilka and others for legislation to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1175) of Peter J. Larkin and others for legislation to provide preschool aged children access to quality early childhood education programs. Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1176) of Peter J. Larkin and others relative to alternative educational services for students suspended from school. Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1177) of Peter J. Larkin and others relative to workforce development in regional school districts. Education.

By Mr. Costello of Newburyport (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1178) of James M. Thiverge relative to mandating the teaching of government courses in secondary education in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Frost of Auburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1179) of Paul K. Frost relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study, review and recommend changes to the education funding formula laws of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Connolly of Everett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Edward G. Connolly and others relative to school building construction grants. Education.

By Mr. Connolly of Everett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1181) of Edward G. Connolly and Kathleen M. Teahan relative to the prevention of bullying in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Lantigua of Lawrence, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1182) of William Lantigua relative to superannuation programs for superintendents in underperforming school districts. Education.

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1183) of Garrett J. Bradley for legislation to require students under the age of eighteen who have not graduated to attend school. Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1184) of Steven M. Walsh and David Paul Linsky relative to the membership of the Board of Education. Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1185) of Steven M. Walsh relative to creating a community service graduation requirement for secondary school students. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1186) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to establish a working group on improving the financing system for charter schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1187) of Frank M. Hynes and Karyn E. Polito relative to the availability to students of results of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests. Education.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1188) of Frank M. Hynes that students who have not passed the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) examination be authorized to petition for a determination of qualification for graduation. Education.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1189) of Frank M. Hynes relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) examination. Education.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1190) of Frank M. Hynes for legislation to establish a financing plan for the public schools of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Broadhurst of Methuen, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1191) of Arthur J. Broadhurst and others relative to appointments to the Board of Education. Education.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1192) of Douglas W. Petersen that the Department of Education be directed to establish a program of teacher evaluations by parents and pupils. Education.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1193) of Douglas W. Petersen and James B. Eldridge relative to the impact of charter schools on municipal finances. Education.

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to remove satisfaction of competency determination as a condition for high school graduation. Education.

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1195) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to establishing a moratorium for approving applications for Commonwealth charter schools. Education.

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1196) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to providing library materials and staffing to public school districts of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1197) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others relative to including personal financial literacy in the math curriculum for all school grade levels. Education.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1198) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others relative to the authorization process for charter schools. Education.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others relative to physical education requirements in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Emile J. Goguen and Gloria L. Fox for legislation to promote gender equity training in education. Education.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of Edward G. Connolly and others for legislation to further define recertification requirements for teachers. Education.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1202) of Edward G. Connolly and Emile J. Goguen relative to public school attendance requirements. Education.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1203) of Karen E. Spilka and Emile J. Goguen relative to the graduation requirements of school systems. Education.

By Mr. Turkington of Falmouth, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1204) of Eric Turkington and Robert A. O'Leary relative to authorizing a ground lease agreement by the Martha's Vineyard Regional School District. Education.

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1205) of Frank I. Smizik others that the Board of Education be directed to provide grants for instrumental and choral music programs for public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1206) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to rights of access by students, teachers and legal guardians to test scores administered under the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). Education.

By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1207) of Tom Sannicandro and Karen E. Spilka relative to professional development plans for principals and teachers in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Geoffrey D. Hall and Steven C. Panagiotakos for legislation to establish an advisory council on business education. Education.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1209) of Geoffrey D. Hall and others relative to the distribution of local aid funds for educational purposes. Education.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1210) of Geoffrey D. Hall and others (by vote of the town) relative to certain school construction projects in the town of Chelmsford. Education.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1211) of Geoffrey D. Hall and Steven C. Panagiotakos relative to reimbursement by the Department of Education to school districts for costs incurred relating to the MCAS exam and certain professional development programs. Education.

By Mr. Hall of Westford (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1212) of Ann Ray relative to the busing of school children in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1213) of Jay R. Kaufman and Alice K. Wolf for legislation to establish an Executive Office of Education. Education.

By Ms. Callahan of Sutton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of Jennifer M. Callahan and others for legislation to establish local school health advisory councils. Education.

By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of Patricia A. Haddad and Robert Correia for legislation to require instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automatic external defibrillators for high school graduation. Education.

By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of Karen E. Spilka for legislation to eliminate the MCAS for high school graduation. Education.

By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1217) of Joyce A. Spiliotis and others relative to the establishment a minimum of thirty minutes for a school lunch period. Education.

By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1218) of Thomas M. Stanley relative to the filing of charter school applications and the approval process by the Board of Education. Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of Brian S. Dempsey and others relative to establishing a wireless learning initiatives through computers in schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Loscocco of Holliston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1220) of Paul J.P. Loscocco relative to home schooling. Education.

By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2914) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others relative to emergency aid for elderly and disabled residents of the Commonwealth. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1490) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to extending the records retention period for unsubstantiated elder abuse assessment reports. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Petrolati of Ludlow, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2915) of Thomas M. Petrolati relative to services provided in assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1491) of James R. Miceli relative to authorizing the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to establish a grant program for senior citizens. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2916) of James R. Miceli for legislation to further regulate the staffing of assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1492) of Gale D. Candaras and others relative to the rights of nursing home residents. Elder Affairs.

By Ms. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2917) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to authorizing the Department of Elder Affairs to establisha program of public education concerning long term care. Elder Affairs.

By Ms. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the calculation of interest income by the Division of Medical Assistance for spouses of nursing home residents. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1494) of Brian S. Dempsey and Steven A. Baddour relative to reserving beds in nursing homes for certain residents during leaves of absence. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1495) of Louis L. Kafka and Brian P. Wallace relative to payments to nursing homes for the provision of Kosher food. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Nyman of Hanover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2918) of Robert J. Nyman and others reltive to further regulating assisted living and respite care facilities for elders and disabled. Elder Affairs.

By Mrs. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1496) of Christine E. Canavan and others for legislation to ensure adequate nursing staffs in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1497) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others relative to requiring nursing homes to provide information and request directives regarding end of life issues from new residents. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1498) of Ronald Mariano relative to nursing home audit disallowances. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1499) of Ronald Mariano relative to the rates of reimbursement for nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2732) of Garrett J. Bradley relative to prescriptions for members of prescription advantage, so-called. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2919) of Frank M. Hynes for legislation to authorize the Department of Elder Affairs to regulate employment practices to provide for improving the safety and security of residents of assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1500) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to protect the assets of spouses of residents of nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2920) of Emile J. Goguen and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including membersof the General Court) to review regulations governing assisted living facilities in the Commonwealth. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2921) of Bruce J. Ayers and John W. Scibak relative to deceptive actions perpetrated against elderly and disabled persons. Elder Affairs.

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2922) of Elizabeth A. Poirier relative to establishing multi-disciplinary teams with district attorneys to investigate elder abuse. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of Peter J. Koutoujian relative to specialty care units in nursing homes for the care of Alzheimer's patients. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition of Martin J. Walsh and Brian P. Wallace for legislation to further regulate absentee voting. Election Laws.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition of Martin J. Walsh and others that voters be required to provide their dates of birth at polling places. Election Laws.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, petition of Jay R. Kaufman and Ruth B. Balser relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study concerning methods to encourage debating by candidates for public office. Election Laws.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition of Alice K. Wolf relative to enabling non-citizens to vote in certain municipal elections. Election Laws.

By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, petition of Anthony J. Verga and others for the establishment of a task force (including members of the General Court) to investigate the methods of conducting state elections via the Internet. Election Laws.

By Mr. Lepper of Attleboro, petition of John A. Lepper and others relative to the filling of vacancies in the office of United States Senator. Election Laws.

By Mr. deMacedo of Plymouth, petition of Viriato Manuel deMacedo and Paul J. P. Loscocco that voters be required to produce identification at election polling places. Election Laws.

By Mr. Frost of Auburn, petition of Paul K. Frost relative to the identification requirements of persons registering to vote. Election Laws.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, petition of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the instant runoff voting method. Election Laws.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, petition of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to voting by the instant runoff voting method in primaries. Election Laws.

By Mr. Knuuttila of Gardner, petition of Brian Knuuttila and others for legislation to prohibit the posting of political advertising on state property. Election Laws.

By Mr. Rush of Boston, petition of Robert K. Coughlin and others for legislation to require voters to furnish identification. Election Laws.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition of Byron Rushing and others relative to facilitating absentee voting in the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition of Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to increase voter participation through studying the feasibility of alternative or replacement voting methods for elective offices in the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition of Scott P. Brown and others relative to the selection of presidential electors. Election Laws.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition of Scott P. Brown and John F. Quinn for legislation to require primary candidates for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor to be nominated in groups. Election Laws.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition of William Francis Galvin, William M. Straus and Robert Correia relative to absentee voting. Election Laws.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition of William M. Straus for legislation to further regulate contributions and disclosure under the campaign finance laws. Election Laws.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition of William M. Straus relative to elections to fill vacancies in certain county positions. Election Laws.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition of William Francis Galvin and William M. Straus relative to specially qualified voters. Election Laws.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition of William Francis Galvin and William M. Straus relative to voter registration for program participants. Election Laws.

By Ms. Story of Amherst, petition of Ellen Story and others for legislation to provide for an "instant runoff voting" system for the ranking of candidates by preference in elections for Constitutional officers of the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Ms. Story of Amherst, petition of Ellen Story and others that the Secretary of the Commonwealth be required to promulgate regulations for the implementation of an "instant runoff voting" system providing for preferential voting for Constitutional officers. Election Laws.

By Ms. Story of Amherst, petition of Ellen Story and others for legislation to provide for pre-registration of voters upon turning seventeen years of age. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading (by request), petition of Avi Nelson for legislation to prohibit the designation of "incumbent" and changing the designation "unenrolled" to "independent" on ballots. Election Laws.

By Ms. Fox of Boston, petition of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to provide for the registration of voters on the day of an election. Election Laws.

By Ms. Fox of Boston, petition of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to establish a statewide voter registration database, voter education, and to expand the authority of local election district review commissions. Election Laws.

By Ms. Fox of Boston, petition of Gloria L. Fox and others relative to provisional ballots for persons not permitted to vote on primary or election days. Election Laws.

By Mr. Eldridge of Acton, petition of James B. Eldridge and others relative to campaign expenses of certain candidates. Election Laws.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition of Louis L. Kafka relative to absentee voting. Election Laws.

By Mr. Casey of Winchester, petition of Paul C. Casey for legislation to further regulate the activities at polling places during elections. Election Laws.

By Mr. Casey of Winchester, petition of Paul C. Casey and Anne M. Gobi relative to the enrollment of voters in the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition of Anne M. Paulsen and others relative to nomination requirements for statewide offices and presidential electors. Election Laws.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to prohibit compensating persons for signatures obtained on initiative or referendum petitions. Election Laws.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition of Alice K. Wolf and others that the Secretary of the Commonwealth be directed to promulgate regulations for the implementation of an "instant runoff voting" method of preference for candidates for Representative to the United States Congress. Election Laws.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to enable cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain non-citizens of the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, petition of William Francis Galvin and Angelo M. Scaccia relative to expenditures by certain non-profit corporations on ballot questions. Election Laws.

By Mr. Perry of Sandwich, petition of Jeffrey Davis Perry relative to the formation of regional town committees in areas where organization of individual town committees are unorganized upon written request of the state committees of political parties. Election Laws.

By Mr. Splits of Danvers, petition of Theodore C. Speliotis for legislation to limit contributions for the promotion or defeat of ballot questions or initiative petitions. Election Laws.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition of James H. Fagan relative to establishing an electronic system for the submission, retrieval, storage and public disclosure of campaign finance reports. Election Laws.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition of James H. Fagan relative to the collection of signatures for initiative and referendum petitions. Election Laws.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition of James H. Fagan relative to prohibiting the collection of signatures for initiative or referendum petitions for compensation. Election Laws.

By Mr. Torrisi of North Andover, petition of David M. Torrisi and others for legislation to further regulate contributions to committees on ballot questions. Election Laws.

By Mr. Torrisi of North Andover, petition of David M. Torrisi and others for legislation to prohibit the payment of compensation for the collection of signatures for initiative or referendum petitions. Election Laws.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition of Kay Khan and Thomas J. O'Brien relative to the information included on nomination papers of candidates. Election Laws.

By Ms. Jehlen of Somerville, petition of Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to increasing the options for voters for choosing candidates on election ballots in the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Ms. Kaprielian of Watertown, petition of Rachel Kaprielian and others for legislation to provide for ballots in Braille for blind voters. Election Laws.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, petition of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to identification requirements for voters who register by mail. Election Laws.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, petition of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to absentee ballots. Election Laws.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition of Peter J. Koutoujian and Steven A. Tolman for legislation to ensure privacy and independence for blind and visually impaired voters. Election Laws.

By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, petition of Paul Kujawski relative to public employees campaigning for part-time municipal offices. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate the use of electronic communications in campaigns for public office. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the filling of vacancies in the office of United States Senator and Representative in Congress. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit campaign contributions by political action committees. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the distribution of absentee balloting materials by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the appointment of election officers. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to electronic filing for non-depository candidates. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to campaign finance reports. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to contributions to candidates under the campaign finance law. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to contributions to political committees by certain non-profit or charitable organizations. Election Laws.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the voting procedures of Presidential electors. Election Laws.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition of Peter J. Larkin and others for legislation to further regulate the initiative petition process in the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition of Peter J. Larkin and others for legislation to require that financial impact statements be included in voter information provided by the Secretary of the Commonwealth concerning ballot questions. Election Laws.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition of Peter J. Larkin and others for legislation to require that circulators of initiative or referendum petitions meet the state requirements for voter registration. Election Laws.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition of Peter J. Larkin and others relative to political campaign broadcasting on radio and television stations and regulating certain campaign expenditures. Election Laws.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition of Peter J. Larkin and others for legislation to regulate out-of-state contributions to ballot question committees. Election Laws.

By Miss Garry of Dracut, petition of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to further regulate conduct at polling places. Election Laws.

By Miss Garry of Dracut, petition of Colleen M. Garry relative to the identification requirements for voters. Election Laws.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition of Steven M. Walsh relative to establishing early voting prior to elections. Election Laws.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition of Frank M. Hynes for legislation to allow the distribution of unsigned election circulars or posters. Election Laws.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition of Frank M. Hynes and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to regulate voting in local elections by property owners with a principal residence in a different municipality. Election Laws.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition of Frank M. Hynes and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to limit contributions for the promotion or defeat of ballot questions or initiative petitions. Election Laws.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition of Frank M. Hynes for legislation to limit campaign expenditures. Election Laws.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition of Douglas W. Petersen and others for legislation to establish spending limits on all state political campaigns. Election Laws.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough (by request), petition of David Hudson relative to further regulating nomination papers and initiative petition signature papers. Election Laws.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition of Emile J. Goguen for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to Internet voting and other possible technologies in the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition of Bruce E. Tarr and Emile J. Goguen relative to the selection of presidential electors in the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition of Emile J. Goguen for legislation to reform the election recount law with a particular emphasis on the standards for judicial review. Election Laws.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition of Frank M. Hynes relative to polling places used for general elections. Election Laws.

By Mr. Patrick of Falmouth, petition of Matthew C. Patrick relative to further regulating campaign contributions. Election Laws.

By Representative Festa of Melrose and Senator Tisei (by request), joint petition of Eric Reid for legislation to permit certain questions on presidential primary ballots. Election Laws.

By Mr. Rushing of Boston, petition of Byron Rushing and others relative to the use of unsigned circulars and posters for political purposes. Election Laws.

By Mr. Rushing of Boston, petition of Byron Rushing and others relative to the facilitation of voting in the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

By Mr. Rushing of Boston, petition of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to hire and train election officers. Election Laws.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to protect the rights of employees who have been appointed to serve as election officers. Election Laws.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to assure that polling places are accessible to handicapped and elderly voters. Election Laws.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to extend the period for certifying nonbinding public opinion questions for placement on local ballots. Election Laws.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition of Geoffrey D. Hall and others for legislation to require proper identification to election officers prior to voting. Election Laws.

By Ms. Atkins of Concord, petition of Cory Atkins and Patricia D. Jehlen relative to software used in voting machines for elections. Election Laws.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, petition of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to improve the security of electronic voting equipment. Election Laws.

By Mr. Eldridge of Acton, petition of James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to increase voter participation. Election Laws.

By Mr. Eldridge of Acton, petition of James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to prohibit campaign signs on public property. Election Laws.

By Mr. Lepper of Attleboro, petition of John A. Lepper and Elizabeth A. Poirier relative to overseas absentee voting. Election Laws.

By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1266) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and Robert A. DeLeo for legislation to provide for the construction of a public launching ramp in the city of Revere. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1267) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to cables in ocean sanctuaries. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1268) of David B. Sullivan and others for legislation to provide for the inspection for toxic and hazardous materials by the Department of Environmental Protection prior to the closing of businesses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1269) of David B. Sullivan and others relative to closing a certain landfill site in the city of Fall River. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1270) of Peter V. Kocot that the Commissioner of Food and Agriculture be authorized to release a certain agricultural preservation restriction in the city of Northampton. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1271) of Peter V. Kocot and John W. Scibak for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the preservation of the archaeological and fossil resources of the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Welch of West Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2877) of James T. Welch and Stephen J. Buoniconti relative to establishing the miracle league of Massachusetts to provide recreational resources for persons with disabilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Fallon of Malden, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1272) of Christopher G. Fallon relative to the creation of the non-indigenous species management plan and listing process for non-native species. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Correia of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1273) of Joan M. Menard and others for legislation to further regulate solid waste disposal facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1274) of Bradford Hill for legislation to establish a water resources conservation and efficiency program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to prohibit the use of contaminated soil within areas of public water supply systems. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1276) of Anne M. Gobi that the Department of Environmental Protection be directed to reinstate the moratorium on the siting and permitting of solid waste landfills. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1277) of Anne M. Gobi relative to the natural and historical resources of the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1278) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the moose population in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Frost of Auburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of Paul K. Frost relative to the powers and duties of the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife in the management and control of wildlife. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Rush of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1280) of Michael F. Rush relative to maintaining certain land in the city of Boston and the town of Brookline by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Rush of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1281) of Michael F. Rush relative to the Havey Beach Reservation in the city of Boston. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Rush of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1282) of Michael F. Rush relative to the maintenance of the Bellevue Hill Reservation in the city of Boston by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1283) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to authorize expenditures from the Environmental Trust Fund for acquisition and construction of certain paths and bikeways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1284) of William M. Straus and others that the Department of Food and Agriculture be authorized to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and control of invasive plants. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1285) of William Straus and others relative to certain violations of the environmental laws of the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1286) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to alternatives to the use of toxic chemicals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to regulating the use of certain pesticides. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Rodrigues of Westport, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1288) of Michael J. Rodrigues relative to grievances against persons licensed by the Board of Registration of Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Professionals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Rodrigues of Westport, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1289) of Scott P. Brown and others relative to establishing a trail maintenance program within the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of John J. Binienda and others relative to the Cherry Valley and Rocale Water District. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Flanagan of Leominster, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to nominations for the Stewardship Council in the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1292) of Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to establishing a visitors and education center in the Freetown State Forest in the town of Freetown. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1293) of Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to eliminate mercury emissions from motor vehicles. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1294) of Anthony J. Verga and others for legislation to further regulate the recycling of certain materials by multi-family residences within the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1295) of David B. Sullivan and others for legislation to promote the equal distribution of environmental pollution and to avoid the concentration of pollution sources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of William G. Greene, Jr., and others for legislation to eliminate mercury emissions from motor vehicles. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1297) of William G. Greene, Jr., and others relative to authorizing the Department of Fish and Game to conduct a pilot program to determine ways of achieving a balanced beaver population. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1298) of William G. Greene, Jr., and others relative to safer alternatives to the use of toxic chemicals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1299) of William G. Greene, Jr., and others relative to the control of coyotes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1300) of William G. Greene, Jr., and others relative to the posting of fish advisories. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1301) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and George N. Peterson, Jr., relative to the protection of wetlands under certain ordinances or by-laws in cities and towns. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1302) of Brian S. Dempsey relative to the protection and safety of tidelands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Fox of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1303) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to regulate the establishment of rates for water and sewer services for low income residents of the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petruccelli of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1304) of Anthony Petruccelli relative to the construction, operation and maintenance of certain piers and parks in the East Boston district of the city of Boston. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1305) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty relative to exempting a certain public waterfront walkway from the harbor line in the city of Boston. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Gobi of Spencer (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1306) of Michael Leonard for legislation to further regulate forest cutting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Gobi of Spencer (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1307) of Michael Leonard for legislation to further regulate the qualifications for appointment to the State Forestry Committee. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1308) of George N. Peterson, Jr., and others relative to further defining the term "domesticated animal" concerning animal cruelty. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1309) of George N. Peterson, Jr., relative to areas of critical environmental concern. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1310) of George N. Peterson, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate traps used for the capture of fur-bearing animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1311) of George N. Peterson, Jr., relative to the membership of the Stewardship Council of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Casey of Winchester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1312) of Paul C. Casey and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to protect the Commonwealth's lakes and ponds. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Casey of Winchester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1313) of Paul C. Casey relative to the acquisition of land for community preservation purposes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1314) of Alice K. Wolf relative to reducing Diesel emissions from certain construction vehicles. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mrs. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1315) of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts and Christine E. Canavan relative to the payment to the members of the Regional Hazmat Response Teams of municipalities for removal of hazardous materials. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mrs. Walrath of Stow, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1316) of Patricia A. Walrath and Pamela P. Resor that the Department of Food and Agriculture be authorized to develop certain educational materials relative to fertilizer guidelines. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Marzilli of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1317) of J. James Marzilli, Jr., and Lida E. Harkins that the University of Lowell establish and maintain a non toxic pest management center. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Marzilli of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1318) of J. James Marzilli, Jr., and others relative to creating the non-indigenous species management plan and listing process for non-native species. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Marzilli of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1319) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of recreational vehicles powered by two stroke engines. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1320) of William G. Greene, Jr., and Pamela P. Resor for legislation to define a vessel route in Buzzards Bay. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1321) of Robert A. DeLeo and others for legislation to establish a lead service replacement program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1322) of Robert A. DeLeo and others for legislation to reimburse cities and towns for lead service replacement programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1323) of Robert A. DeLeo relative to the qualification of pilots to operate vessels. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Carron of Southbridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1324) of Mark J. Carron relative to implementation of source water assessment plans. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of James H. Fagan for legislation to provide for the hunting of deer immediately following Thanksgiving Day. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Wallace of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1326) of Thomas M. Menino and others relative to the development of a public park on Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Carron of Southbridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1327) of Mark J. Carron and others for legislation to repeal the law relative to restrictions on the use of leghold traps. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Carron of Southbridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1328) of Mark J. Carron and Richard T. Moore that the Department of Environmental Protection be authorized to promulgate rules relative to the clean-up of oil spills. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1329) of James R. Miceli and others relative to the membership of the Middlesex Canal Commission. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1330) of James R. Miceli relative to exempting private residential wells from state jurisdiction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Knuuttila of Gardner, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1331) of Brian Knuuttila and others relative to the safeguarding of beavers in certain counties. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Jehlen of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1332) of Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to providing for judicial review of certain decisions regarding environmental impact reports. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Jehlen of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1333) of Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to preventing the privatization of public water supplies and sewer systems in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Jehlen of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1334) of Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to the open space requirements for the protection of waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1335) of Peter J. Koutoujian and Anne M. Paulsen for legislation to provide for the establishment of an environmental appeals panel within the Division of Administrative Law Appeals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1336) of Peter J. Koutoujian relative to environmental protection in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1337) of Peter J. Koutoujian for legislation to regulate coal ash as solid waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1338) of Deborah D. Blumer and others that the Department of Environmental Management be directed to protect certain lands in the towns of Framingham, Southborough and Sudbury and in the city of Marlborough. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1339) of John W. Scibak and Judy A. Hinkley relative to the establishment of a residential petroleum clean up fund within the Department of Environmental Protection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1340) of Daniel E. Bosley relative to the Northern Berkshire Solid Waste District. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Grant of Beverly, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1341) of Mary E. Grant and others for legislation to define coal ash as solid waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Grant of Beverly, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1342) of Anthony J. Verga and Douglas W. Petersen relative to the definition of a "stressed basin" by the Water Resources Authority. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1343) of Paul Kujawski that the Department of Environmental Management be directed to prioritize the preservation of lakes and ponds according to size. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1344) of Paul Kujawski for legislation to regulate the release of balloons into the environment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1345) of Paul Kujawski relative to the authority of the Food and Agriculture Department to inspect certain facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1346) of Paul Kujawski relative to commercial breeders of animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1347) of Ronald Mariano for legislation to prohibit the Water Resources Authority from transporting sludge, sewerage or similar solid waste material without approval of local communities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Loscocco of Holliston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1348) of Paul J.P. Loscocco relative to the fee charged to Wedgewood Condominium Trust in the town of Southborough in compliance with groundwater discharge regulations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1349) of Ronald Mariano for legislation to exempt persons living within two miles of sludge or sewer treatment plants from payment of water and sewer use charges of the Water Resources Authority. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mrs. Gomes of Harwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Shirley Gomes and others relative to the penalties for certain environmental law violations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1351) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to waste management at large institutions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1352) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study of the multi-use trail system in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1353) of Peter J. Larkin that the Department of Environmental Protection be directed to make an investigation and study of the sites of contaminated property with limited activity and use. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1354) of Peter J. Larkin for legislation to establish a comprehensive solid waste reduction program in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Miss Garry of Dracut, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1355) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to further regulate sanitary sewage treatment and disposal. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Quinn of Dartmouth, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1356) of John F. Quinn relative to agricultural crop and property destruction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1357) of William M. Straus relative to repealing certain provisions of law concerning lobster licenses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Sanchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1358) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1359) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to create the Charles River water quality commission. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1360) of Thomas Menino and Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation to provide grants to cities and towns and other political subdivisions for the removal or replacement of fuel storage tanks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1361) of Anne M. Paulsen and others relative to protecting the historic and scenic roadways, parkways and boulevards under the control of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Connolly of Everett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1362) of Edward G. Connolly and others for legislation to reduce the impact of mercury on the environment caused by vehicle components. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1363) of Garrett J. Bradley relative to water emergency declarations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1364) of Steven M. Walsh and others for legislation to define Brownfields property under the soil contamination law. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1365) of Frank M. Hynes and others for legislation to provide assistance to homeowners for the expense of conforming to Title V septic regulations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1366) of Frank M. Hynes relative to authorizing the Department of Environmental Management to establish a regional dredge grants program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1367) of Frank M. Hynes for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the over-population of coyotes in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1368) of Frank M. Hynes for an appropriation of a certain sum of money for reconstruction and maintenance of the seawall in the towns of Marshfield and Scituate. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1369) of Frank M. Hynes for legislation to establish a grant program to assist cities and towns in repairing, rebuilding and restoring beaches, shores, seawalls and other coastal property. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1370) of Frank M. Hynes for legislation to establish a low interest loan program within the Department of Environmental Protection for owners of property connecting to sewer systems in cities and towns. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Broadhurst of Methuen, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1371) of Arthur J. Broadhurst and others relative to establishing a fund to assist homeowners in the removal of hazardous materials. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1372) of Douglas W. Petersen and others for legislation to regulate the handling and recycling of used oil filters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1373) of Douglas W. Petersen and others relative to reducing acid rain pollution. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1374) of Douglas W. Petersen and Anthony J. Verga relative to the reorganization of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2878) of Douglas W. Petersen and others for legislation to promote used oil recycling though the establishment of a used oil transaction account to be administered by the Department of Revenue. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1375) of Douglas W. Petersen and others relative to the abatement of scrap tire stockpiles and the proper management of scrap tire generation. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1376) of Douglas W. Petersen and others for legislation to provide for sustainable developments for the protection of natural resources in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Turkington of Falmouth (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1377) of John M. Gibbons relative to representation by the Attorney General in actions involving pilots. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1378) of Frank I. Smizik and others to further protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1379) of Douglas W. Petersen and others for legislation to improve recycling rates in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1380) of Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to the disposition of abandoned vessels. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1381) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1382) of Geraldine Creedon and others for legislation to amend the conservation restrictions and agricultural preservation statutes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1383) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to establish conservation incentives for private landowners in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1384) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to protect local food supplies, farmland and the viability of farming. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein for legislation to prohibit licensing by the Department of Environmental Protection of a third burner at the Wheelabrator facility in the town of Saugus. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1386) of Douglas W. Petersen and others for legislation to promote recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1387) of Douglas W. Petersen and others for legislation to direct the Secretary of Environmental Affairs to implement a voluntary "green dot" recycled content labeling program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1388) of Douglas W. Petersen and others for legislation to promote the use of integrated pest management techniques in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1389) of Douglas W. Petersen and others relative to the assessment of civil administrative penalties by the Department of Environmental Management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1390) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the funding of waterway projects and coastal protection initiatives. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1391) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to regulate the planting of genetically modified pharmaceutical crops. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1392) of Douglas W. Petersen and others relative to mercury containing products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Hall of Westford (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1393) of Paul Kicza relative to the protection of private wells. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1394) of David B. Sullivan and Robert Correia relative to the toxic groundwater study at the Browning Ferris Industries landfill in the city of Fall River. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1395) of David B. Sullivan relative to the study of the flow of toxic groundwater at the Browning Ferris Industries landfill in the city of Fall River. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1396) of James R. Miceli relative to the pollution of water by certain toxic chemicals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Fox of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1397) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to protect the public health and environment from select toxic biological agents. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Frost of Auburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1398) of Paul K. Frost relative to staffing levels and transfers within the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1399) of Anthony J. Verga and others relative to the disposition of abandoned vessels. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1400) of Peter V. Kocot for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the population and control of fishing for Bluefin Tuna. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1401) of Peter V. Kocot relative to the protection of Right Whales within the coastal waters of the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1402) of Peter V. Kocot relative to establishing an oceanographic and tidal power research fund. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1403) of Steven M. Walsh relative to clean-up of contaminated properties commonly known as Brownfields. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mrs. Teahan of Whitman, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1404) of Kathleen M. Teahan relative to establishing a pilot program to the basin water resource management plan of the Taunton River. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1405) of Peter J. Koutoujian relative to the penalties for introducing non-native fish, including "snakefish", to inland waters of the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Patrick of Falmouth, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1503) of Matthew C. Patrick for legislation to prohibit certain insurance companies from refusing to provide homeowners insurance in storm-related areas. Financial Services.

By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1504) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services.

By Mr. Pedone of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1505) of Vincent A. Pedone relative to the notification of defective insurance claims and claims payment policies. Financial Services.

By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2859) of Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to create a "difficult to manage unit" for women within the Department of Mental Health. Financial Services.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1506) of Marie J. Parente for legislation to further regulate motor vehicles insurance surcharges. Financial Services.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1507) of Marie J. Parente relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services.

By Mr. Fallon of Malden, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1508) of Christopher G. Fallon for legislation to provide for the reduction of motor vehicle insurance rates for certain disabled persons. Financial Services.

By Mr. Fallon of Malden, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1509) of Christopher G. Fallon relative to the non-renewal of motor vehicle insurance policies. Financial Services.

By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1510) of Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to authorize the stay of surcharges under the motor vehicle insurance laws until the final disposition of appeals. Financial Services.

By Ms. Gobi of Spencer, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1511) of Anne M. Gobi and others relative to motorcycle insurance premium charges. Financial Services.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1512) of William M. Straus and others relative to the sale of certain types of life insurance policies within the Commonwealth. Financial Services.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1513) of John J. Binienda and others relative to the payment of interest on refunded motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services.

By Mr. Keenan of Southwick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1514) of Daniel F. Keenan that owners of commercial vehicles and taxicabs be required to maintain a certain amount of liability insurance. Financial Services.

By Mr. Keenan of Southwick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1515) of Daniel F. Keenan relative to the interstate insurance compact. Financial Services.

By Ms. Story of Amherst, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1516) of Ellen Story relative to motor vehicle insurance discounts for persons over sixty-five years of age upon completion of a driver refresher course. Financial Services.

By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Mark Jenkins for legislation to increase the mandatory minimum bodily injury insurance requirements for commercial vehicles. Financial Services.

By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1518) of Joyce A. Spiliotis and others relative to further regulating third-party billers of automobile glass insurance claims. Financial Services.

By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1519) of Tom Minichiello, Steven A. Baddour and Harriett L. Stanley relative to the cancellation of motor vehicle insurance policies for nonpayment of premium. Financial Services.

By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1520) of Brian S. Dempsey relative to excluding substitute transportation in determining motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1521) of Louis L. Kafka relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services.

By Mr. Spellane of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1522) of Robert Spellane relative to group auto discounts on bank account balances under the safe driver insurance plan. Financial Services.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1523) of Anne M. Paulsen and John Hayes for legislation to establish a limitation on bodily injury liability insurance damages. Financial Services.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1524) of Anne M. Paulsen and others relative to the appointment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study of the motor vehicle insurance rating system and the competition within said system. Financial Services.

By Mr. Fresolo of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1525) of John P. Fresolo relative to long term care insurance. Financial Services.

By Mr. Fresolo of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1526) of John P. Fresolo relative to the investment laws of life insurance companies. Financial Services.

By Mr. Nyman of Hanover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1527) of Robert J. Nyman relative to exempting the Commissioner of Insurance from filing policies of insurance. Financial Services.

By Mr. Nyman of Hanover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Robert J. Nyman and Donald F. Humason, Jr., relative to regulating motor vehicle appraisals by insurance appraisers. Financial Services.

By Mr. Nyman of Hanover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Robert J. Nyman and others that consumers be granted the right of choice for collision repairs under the motor vehicle insurance laws. Financial Services.

By Mr. Nyman of Hanover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Robert J. Nyman that the Commissioner of Insurance be directed to collect appointment fees from insurance producers. Financial Services.

By Mr. Marzilli of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of J. James Marzilli, Jr., and Byron Rushing for legislation to place a moratorium on conversions of mutual insurance holding companies. Financial Services.

By Mr. Marzilli of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1532) of J. James Marzilli, Jr., relative to insurance premiums for high risk vehicles. Financial Services.

By Mr. Marzilli of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1533) of J. James Marzilli, Jr., relative to pay as you drive or cost per mile motor vehicle insurance. Financial Services.

By Mr. Marzilli of Arlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1534) of J. James Marzilli, Jr., and Byron Rushing relative to voting and other rights of mutual insurance policyholders and increasing the accountability of mutual insurance companies. Financial Services.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2670) of William Francis Galvin and Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation to further regulate health maintenance organizations doing business in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1535) of James H. Fagan relative to the hearing and notice requirements for the reorganization and redomestication of certain insurance companies. Financial Services.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1536) of Steven M. Walsh and others relative to interest charges on installment payments for motor vehicle insurance. Financial Services.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to establishing a motor vehicle insurance discount program for certain students maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. Financial Services.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1538) of Peter J. Koutoujian relative to insurance in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1539) of Deborah D. Blumer and others for legislation to protect homeowner's insurance from cancellation. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1540) of Ronald Mariano relative to the payment of insurance claims for glass damage on motor vehicles and further regulating the use of specific companies for repairs. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1541) of Ronald Mariano relative to prohibiting insurance companies from designating glass companies for the repair of motor vehicles. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2800) of Ronald Mariano for legislation to futher regulate the licensing and accreditation of health insurance plans. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1542) of Ronald Mariano relative to the payment of insurance claims for glass damage on motor vehicles. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1543) of Ronald Mariano relative to the payment of insurance claims for glass damage on motor vehicles and further regulating the use of specific companies for repairs. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of Ronald Mariano that insurance companies be prohibited from designating glass companies for the repair of motor vehicles. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1545) of Ronald Mariano relative to the cancellation or modification of contracts of insurance producers. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1546) of Ronald Mariano relative to group auto discounts under the safe driver insurance plan. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1547) of Ronald Mariano relative to group marketing plans for motor vehicle and homeowner insurance. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1548) of Ronald Mariano relative to modifications to the safe driver insurance plan. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1549) of Ronald Mariano relative to motor vehicle insurance rates. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1550) of Ronald Mariano relative to the payment of insurance claims for glass damage on motor vehicles. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1551) of Ronald Mariano relative to motor vehicle insurance plans for high risk applicants. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1552) of Ronald Mariano for legislation to further regulate the issuance of fire insurance policies. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1553) of Ronald Mariano relative to the payment of fire insurance claims on real estate losses. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1554) of Ronald Mariano for legislation to prohibit any insurer, insurance agency, its agents, assigns or affiliates who sell or market automobile insurance from being licensed as a motor vehicle repair shop. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1555) of Ronald Mariano relative to reinsurance agreements. Financial Services.

By Mr. Quinn of Dartmouth, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1556) of John F. Quinn for legislation to protect consumers in the issuance of automobile insurance policies and bonds. Financial Services.

By Mr. Costello of Newburyport, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of Michael A. Costello relative to consumer choice in the repair of damaged motor vehicles under motor vehicle insurance policies. Financial Services.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the motor vehicle insurance system. Financial Services.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1559) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges for operating a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. Financial Services.

By Mr. Smola of Palmer, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1560) of Todd M. Smola and Reed V. Hillman for legislation to require persons convicted of driving under the influence to carry increased liability insurance as a prerequisite to registering a motor vehicle. Financial Services.

By Mr. Smola of Palmer, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1561) of Todd M. Smola and Reed V. Hillman for legislation to limit the surcharge amount included in the safe driver insurance plan. Financial Services.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1562) of Robert F. Fennell and Mary E. Grant relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges. Financial Services.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1563) of Bruce E. Tarr and Emile J. Goguen that the Commissioner of Insurance be directed to establish a competitive rate system for noncompulsory motor vehicle insurance coverage. Financial Services.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1564) of Bruce E. Tarr and others that insurance companies be prohibited from designating glass companies for the repair of motor vehicles. Financial Services.

By Mr. Broadhurst of Methuen, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Arthur J. Broadhurst and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to require homeowners insurance to cover domestic animals. Financial Services.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1566) of Bruce J. Ayers that insurance companies be authorized to extend rebates to clients with safe driving records. Financial Services.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1567) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to arbitration with insurance companies for property damages to motor vehicles. Financial Services.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1568) of Geoffrey D. Hall and others relative to the payment of interest on life insurance policies. Financial Services.

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1569) of Garrett J. Bradley relative to the renewal of insurance policies. Financial Services.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2755) of Martin J. Walsh relative to continuing coverage for prescriptions previously approved for enrollees of the Medicaid program. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Travis of Rehoboth, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2882) of Philip Travis for legislation to increase the personal needs allowance contributions of Medicaid recipients. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Keenan of Southwick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2756) of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and others relative to the medical insurance reimbursement partnership program. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2757) of Demetrius J. Atsalis that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to pay certain ambulance services to the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire District Ambulance Service. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Pedone of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2758) of Vincent A. Pedone for legislation to extend patient protections to recipients of MassHealth. Health Care Financing.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2883) of Marie J. Parente for legislation to require the Department of Transitional Assistanceto furnish explanations of benefit forms to persons receiving care and assistance. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2624) of David B. Sullivan and others for legislation to authorize consumer rebates for prescription drugpurchases. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2884) of David B. Sullivan for legislation to exempt military pensions in the calculation of survivor benefits under medical assistance. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2759) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others that persons recognized as spouses be entitled to benefits under theMassHealth program. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2885) of Gale D. Candaras and others relative to rates for certain human and social service programs. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2760) of Gale D. Candaras and others relative to income limits for eligible beneficiaries under the MassHealth program. Health Care Financing.

By Mrs. Teahan of Whitman, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2761) of Kathleen M. Teahan and others relative to prior approval by the Division of Medical Assistance forcertain prescription drug coverage. Health Care Financing.

By Mrs. Teahan of Whitman, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2762) of Kathleen M. Teahan and others relative to health care benefits provided by the Division of MedicalAssistance. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2886) of Kevin G. Honan for legislation to restore Medicaid benefits for families going fromwelfare to work. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2636) of William M. Straus and others relative to bulk purchasing of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2763) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to Medicaid eligibility. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Keenan of Southwick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2764) of Daniel F. Keenan relative to authorizing the Division of Medical Assistance to enterinto contracts with certain home health agencies to provide services to medical assistance recipients. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Keenan of Southwick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2765) of Daniel F. Keenan relative to the final settlement of the uncompensated care pool's liability to hospitals and community health centers. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Keenan of Southwick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2766) of Daniel F. Keenan relative to uncompensated care pool eligibility. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Keenan of Southwick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2767) of Daniel F. Keenan relative to fair compensation for medical services. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2768) of Brian S. Dempsey and Steven A. Baddour for legislation to include inflationary cost increases in determining reimbursements to certain providers of health services. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2769) of Brian S. Dempsey and Steven A. Baddour relative to capital reimbursements for nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2770) of Louis L. Kafka relative to capital reimbursements for nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2887) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to ventilator dependent patients in hospitals. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Spellane of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2888) of Robert P. Spellane relative to authorizing a collective bargaining reserve for privatesector human services workers. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2889) of Angelo M. Scaccia and John W. Scibak for legislation to require the Division of Medical Assistance to reimburse hospitals for the costs of psychiatric patients on medical units. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2890) of Angelo M. Scaccia and John W. Scibak for legislation to increase the personal care allowance for residents of long-term care facilities. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2891) of Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation to require the Division of Medical Assistance to reimburse hospitals for the costs of psychiatric patients on medical units. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2771) of Robert A. DeLeo and others relative to the Division of Medical Assistance. Health Care Financing.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2772) of Anne M. Paulsen and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage under Medicaid for smoking cessation programs. Health Care Financing.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2892) of Anne M. Paulsen and others for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residentsof long-term care facilities. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. Jehlen of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2773) of Neighbor to Neighbor and others for legislation to preserve MassHealth coverage for elderly and disabled legal immigrants. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. L'Italien of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2893) of Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to the relocation of medical assistance recipients. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2687) of Peter J. Koutoujian relative to patient health care costs. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2774) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others relative to improving the insurance parternship program. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2775) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others relative to rates for providers of adult day health services. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2776) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others for legislation to ensure low-income children's access to basic health care. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2777) of Deborah D. Blumer and others relative to establish the health care access and affordability. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2778) of Deborah D. Blumer for legislation to clarify enrollment eligibility of certain elderlypersons for the subsidized prescription drug insurance program. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2779) of Daniel E. Bosley and others relative to smoking cessation treatment under Medicaid. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2780) of Thomas P. Kennedy relative to audits of providers rendering services to persons eligible for MassHealth benefits. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2781) of Thomas P. Kennedy relative to the medical eligibility criteria established by the Division of Medical Assistance for nursing facilities serving pediatric patients. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2894) of Thomas P. Kennedy relative to appeals of reimbursement rates established by the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2895) of Thomas P. Kennedy and others that provision be made for consumer choice in the selection of long term medical services. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2896) of Ronald Mariano for legislation to establish a direct care worker reserve fund. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2782) of Ronald Mariano relative to providing for review of proposed changes to health care provider mandates by the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2722) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a state pharmacy council to coordinate agencies in lowering prescription drug costs. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Sanchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2783) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., and others for legislation to remove certain MassHealth enrollment caps. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Festa of Melrose, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2898) of Michael E. Festa and others relative to choices for certain persons seeking admission to a long-term care facility. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Festa of Melrose, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2899) of Michael E. Festa and others for legislation to provide for pre-admission screening for persons applying for long-term care services. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Lantigua of Lawrence, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2784) of William Lantigua that special ambulatory surgical centers licensed by the Commonwealth be qualified for participation in the Medicaid program. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2785) of Frank M. Hynes for legislation to prohibit the Division of Medical Assistance from providing coverage for certain neonatal circumcisions. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2786) of Frank M. Hynes and others relative to asset transfer penalties imposed by the Division of Medical Assistance. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Petersen of Marblehead, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2787) of Douglas W. Petersen and others for legislation to preserve MassHealth coverage for disabled persons. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2788) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others relative to ensuring affordable premiums in the medical assistance program. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2789) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others relative to ensuring affordable premiums in the medical assitance program. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2748) of Tom Sannicandro relative to the purchase of prescription drugs from Canada. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2790) of James R. Miceli relative to eligibility for persons receiving medical assistance. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2791) of James R. Miceli relative to listing diabetes as a medical disability in all state run programs requiring health benefits and coverage. Health Care Financing.

By Mrs. Walrath of Stow, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2752) of Patricia A. Walrath that all hospitals in the Commonwealth shall offer care to self-payers at the same rates offered to third-party payers. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1221) of Martin J. Walsh for legislation to designate the student center at the University of Massachusetts at Boston as the George V. Kenneally, Jr., Student Center. Higher Education.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1222) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study relative to the merger of certain functions of the offices of the University of Massachusetts and the state and community colleges. Higher Education.

By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1223) of Peter V Kocot for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the establishment of a Pioneer Valley Polish heritage institute at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Higher Education.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1224) of James R. Miceli for legislation to provide higher education tuition waivers for certain adopted students. Higher Education.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1225) of Gale D. Candaras and others that the Board of Higher Education be directed to establish a program of tuition remission for employees of human services provider organizations. Higher Education.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1226) of Gale D. Candaras relative to the approval of mergers, contracts or acquisitions of the University of Massachusetts. Higher Education.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1227) of Jay R. Kaufman and others that public school teachers be included in the tuition waiver program for public higher educational institutions. Higher Education.

By Mr. Knuuttila of Gardner, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1228) of Brian Knuuttila and others that human service workers under contract with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be included in the state college tuition waiver program. Higher Education.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1229) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others relative to the Reggie Lewis Track at Roxbury Community College. Higher Education.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1230) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others relative to the eligibility of students for in-state tuition rates and fees at public higher educational institutions. Higher Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Thomas J. O'Brien and John W. Scibak that the Board of Higher Education be authorized to provide tuition remission benefits to employees of human service provider organizations. Higher Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to direct the Massachusetts College Student Loan Authority to establish a certain tuition grant program. Higher Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1233) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to direct the Board of Higher Education to establish scholarship program for early childhood education and care professionals. Higher Education.

By Mr. Perry of Sandwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1234) of Jeffrey Davis Perry and James B. Eldridge relative to establishing an academic bill of rights. Higher Education.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1235) of James H. Fagan relative to revenue bonds issued by the Educational Facilities Authority. Higher Education.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of James H. Fagan relative to student fees assessed by public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.

By Mr. Nangle of Lowell, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of David M. Nangle for legislation to further regulate the payment of tuition for certain teachers enrolled in the public higher educational institutions of the Commonwealth. Higher Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1238) of Robert F. Fennell and others for legislation to establish the North Shore Community College assistance corporation. Higher Education.

By Ms. Jehlen of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to certain rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts. Higher Education.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of John W. Scibak and others that provision be made for full tuition waivers at state and community colleges for children of full-time public and charter school teachers. Higher Education.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1241) of John W. Scibak and William G. Mahoney relative to establishing the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Program. Higher Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1242) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the establishment of a student bill of rights in the state and community college systems. Higher Education.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1243) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to online higher education degree school programs. Higher Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1244) of Peter J. Larkin and others relative to the Community College Workforce Training Incentive Program. Higher Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Peter J. Larkin and others relative to establishing the Clara Barton nursing loan repayment program within the Board of Higher Education. Higher Education.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of Peter J. Larkin relative to higher education workforce training. Higher Education.

By Mr. Costello of Newburyport, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Michael A. Costello relative to the membership of boards of trustees at certain public higher educational institutions. Higher Education.

By Mr. Costello of Newburyport, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1248) of Michael A. Costello relative to the terms of office for members of the Board of Trustees of North Shore Community College. Higher Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1249) of Steven M. Walsh and David Paul Linsky for legislation to establish a tuition-free program within the Board of Higher Education for teachers and paraprofessionals. Higher Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1250) of Steven M. Walsh and David Paul Linsky relative to establishing a community service scholarship program. Higher Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1251) of Steven M. Walsh relative to establishing a scholarship program for students with a perfect score on the MCAS exam. Higher Education.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1252) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to require the Board of Higher Education to establish an international education curriculum. Higher Education.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Frank M. Hynes for legislation to further regulate dormitory activities. Higher Education.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1254) of Stephen P. LeDuc for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of establishing a technical college in the Commonwealth to be administered by vocational schools. Higher Education.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1255) of Emile J. Goguen that the Higher Education Coordinating Council be directed to make an investigation and study of non-resident tuition rates at certain state colleges. Higher Education.

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1256) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to payroll deductions for employees of the University of Massachusetts for scholarship and fundraising activities. Higher Education.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1257) of Frank M. Hynes relative to prohibiting the use of alcoholic beverages at state colleges and universities. Higher Education.

By Mr. Fallon of Malden, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1258) of Christopher G. Fallon relative to the inclusion of private secondary school students under the Adams Scholarship Program. Higher Education.

By Mr. Sanchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1259) of Jeffrey Sanchez for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to making college students accountable for their actions and behavior. Higher Education.

By Mr. Sanchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Jeffrey Sanchez relative to making certain college students accountable for their actions and behavior. Higher Education.

By Mr. Sanchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1261) of Jeffrey Sanchez relative to student liability in higher educational institutions. Higher Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1262) of Steven M. Walsh relative to the pricing of college textbooks. Higher Education.

By Mr. Sanchez of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1263) of Jeffrey Sanchez relative to over enrolling of students in institutions of higher education. Higher Education.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1570) of Marie J. Parente relative to comprehensive zoning permits for moderate income housing in cities and towns. Housing.

By Ms. Polito of Shrewsbury, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1571) of Karyn E. Polito relative to low and moderate income housing. Housing.

By Mr. Galvin of Canton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1572) of William C. Galvin, Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty relative to low and moderate income housing in the Commonwealth. Housing.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1573) of William G. Greene, Jr., and others relative to low and moderate income housing. Housing.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1574) of William G. Greene, Jr., and others for legislation to protect low and moderate income housing. Housing.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1575) of William G. Greene, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate the law relative to low and moderate income housing in the Commonwealth. Housing.

By Ms. Gifford of Wareham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1576) of Susan Williams Gifford relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing. Housing.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1577) of Thomas J. O'Brien and Viriato Manuel deMacedo relative to affordable housing and community planning in the Commonwealth. Housing.

By Mr. Coppola of Foxborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1578) of Michael J. Coppola and others for legislation to revise the law providing for low and moderate income housing. Housing.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1579) of James H. Fagan and William G. Greene, Jr. that permit applications for low and moderate income housing be considered by local planning boards. Housing.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1580) of James H. Fagan and William G. Greene, Jr., relative to the definition of low or moderate income housing. Housing.

By Ms. Stanley of West Newbury, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1581) of Harriett L. Stanley and others relative to affordable housing and community planning in the Commonwealth. Housing.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1582) of Peter J. Koutoujian relative to housing in the Commonwealth. Housing.

By Miss Garry of Dracut, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1583) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to make certain changes in the law concerning low and moderate income housing. Housing.

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1584) of Robert L. Hedlund relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing for zoning purposes. Housing.

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1585) of Garrett J. Bradley relative to the decisions of boards of appeals on applications for low and moderate income housing. Housing.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1586) of Frank M. Hynes and Garrett J. Bradley relative to providing for a moratorium on certain provisions of the low and moderate income housing laws. Housing.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1587) of Frank M. Hynes and Garrett J. Bradley relative to the production and preservation of affordable housing. Housing.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1588) of Frank M. Hynes and Garrett J. Bradley for an investigation by a special commission relative to devising a plan for the restructuring of the low and moderate income housing laws. Housing.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1589) of Frank M. Hynes and Garrett J. Bradley relative to low and moderate income housing. Housing.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1590) of Frank M. Hynes and Garrett J. Bradley relative to low and moderate income housing. Housing.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1591) of Frank M. Hynes and others relative to the percentage of affordable units in proposed housing developments. Housing.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1592) of Emile J. Goguen relative to low and moderate income housing. Housing.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1593) of Geoffrey D. Hall and others relative to counting low income in determining affordable housing. Housing.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1594) of Martin J. Walsh and others relative to workers' compensation. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1595) of Martin J. Walsh and Brian P. Wallace relative to workers' compensation. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mrs. Walrath of Stow, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Patricia A. Walrath and others for legislation to exempt certain officers of non-profit entities from provisions of the workers' compensation law. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Evangelidis of Holden, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Lewis G. Evangelidis relative to the continuation of workers' compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Evangelidis of Holden, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1598) of Lewis G. Evangelidis relative to workers' compensation dependency benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty relative to improving the workers' compensation system. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1600) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty relative to the appointment of an impartial physician to examine injured workers in workers' compensation cases. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1601) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty relative to workers' compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Spellane of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1602) of Robert P. Spellane relative to prohibiting the payment of workers' compensation benefits to employees injured as a result of intoxication or illegal use of controlled substances. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Spellane of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1603) of Robert P. Spellane relative to encouraging competition with respect to workers' compensation insurance rates. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1604) of John H. Rogers relative to establishing a claims administration pilot project for the workers' compensation assigned risk pool. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1605) of Peter J. Larkin and Joyce A. Spiliotis for legislation to further regulate lump sum payments under the workers' compensation law. Labor and Workforce Development.