By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1853) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a commission on step therapy protocol to address the impact of step therapy protocols on total medical expenses and health care quality outcomes. Public Health.
By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 799) of Jonathan Hecht and others that the Department of Environmental Protection revise the regulations governing the rideshare program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3163) of Chynah Tyler and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to renaming the Dudley commuter rail station. Transportation.
By Mr. Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3895) of John Barrett, III and others relative to regional transit authority funding. Transportation.
By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Aaron Vega, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to students that receive free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. Education.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1030) of Kay Khan and others relative to anesthesia coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment. Financial Services.
By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts collegiate athletic participation compensation act. Higher Education.
By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1670) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to the protection of injured workers under the workers' compensation law. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3449) of Chynah Tyler and Bud L. Williams for legislation to designate the courthouse in the Roxbury section of the city of Boston as the Edward O. Gourdin courthouse. The Judiciary.
