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April 16, 2009

Representative Bradley and Michaela Brickley Testify on School Bus Seat Belt Bill

State House, Boston - The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security recently held a public hearing on several bills including An Act Relative to Seat Belts on School Buses.  The bill was filed by Representative Bradley and Michaela Brickley, a sixth grade student at Hingham Middle School.

Both Michaela and Representative Bradley testified in favor of the bill which would mandate that all school buses are required to have seat belts.  This was the second visit to the State House for Miss Brickley, who also testified in favor of the same bill back in June, 2007.

Representative Bradley stated, “I appreciate Michaela's interest on this bill and look forward to working with her to pass this bill. As a father of three, I feel that seat belts on school buses are essential for the safety of the students.”

Below are 2 newer photos of Michaela's visit to the State House, along with pictures from her visit in 2007.

(above) Michaela Brickley and Rep. Garrett Bradley, D-Hingham, pose for a photo in the Governor’s Office at the State House on April 16, 2009.  Twelve-year-old Michaela testified at a public hearing of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security in support of a bill that would require all school buses to have seat belts.

(above) Miss Brickley testifies on April 16, 2009 alongside Rep. Garrett J. Bradley, D-Hingham, before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security in favor of the school bus seat belt legislation.

Michaela and Rep. Bradley pose for a photo in the House Chamber in June, 2007.

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