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 1 of 1
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 15, 2024.
1 Ordered, That the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs be authorized and directed
2to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents numbered 2309, 2312,
32316, 2325, 2328, 2329, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2333, 2334, 2337, 2340, 2341, 2344, 2350, 2354,
42358, and 2401 relative to veterans matters.