SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 2651

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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SENATE, February 7, 2024.

The committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2309) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to honor our veterans who serve as emergency responders; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2312) of Paul Anderson for the adoption of resolutions of the General Court of Massachusetts to the Members of Congress of the United States enhancing global governance via a strengthened and revised United Nations Charter; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2316) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to define "Gold Star families"; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2325) of Adam Gomez and Adam Scanlon for legislation to provide for prisoners of war; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2328) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reimburse for annual training for armed forces members; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2329) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2330) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2331) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to reimbursement to armed service members; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2332) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for the adoption of resolutions to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for official, and general support of a Federal ERA, suitably amending The Constitution of The United States, and encouraging public education regarding this subject matter; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2333) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for the adoption of resolutions to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for general support of NATO, and public education regarding this subject matter; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2334) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for the adoption of resolutions to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2337) of Susan L. Moran for legislation to promote fairness and transparency of organizations supporting military personnel and families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2340) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to protecting veterans; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2341) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to shelter benefits for veterans; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2344) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2350) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran employment opportunities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2354) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to exempt veterans from civil service exam fees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2358) of John C. Velis, Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to promote equality in veterans' bonus eligibility; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2401) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to provide veteran annuity benefits to Raymond Steele, report the accompanying Order  (Senate, No. 2651).

For the committee,

John C. Velis

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 2651

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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Ordered, That the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs be authorized and directed to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents numbered 2309, 2312, 2316, 2325, 2328, 2329, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2333, 2334, 2337, 2340, 2341, 2344, 2350, 2354, 2358, and 2401 relative to veterans matters.