By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3527) of Jerald A. Parisella and Denise C. Garlick relative to increasing access to medical care for veterans by providing use of commuter rail, subway, bus, shuttle and boat services at no cost. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new ecologically-based mosquito management program in Massachusetts to protect public health while reducing reliance on broad-spectrum pesticides. It creates a new chapter in state law that defines specific terms like "disease vector" and outlines a strategy that prioritizes prevention, surveillance, and natural controls such as predators and habitat modification. Under this program, the use of chemical pesticides is restricted to last-resort situations where mosquito populations exceed predetermined safety levels. The legislation also repeals the previous chapter governing mosquito control and directs relevant state boards to implement these new sustainable management plans.
Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2804) of Denise C. Garlick and Adam Scanlon relative to medical and dental expense income tax deductions. Revenue.
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2528) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service.
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3167) of Denise C. Garlick relative to closed captioning on public-facing televisions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2577) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to credible service for retirement purposes for school nurses. Public Service.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts high schools to include instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automatic external defibrillators as a condition for graduation. The curriculum must follow current national guidelines and include hands-on practice, but it does not mandate that teachers be certified CPR instructors unless the course leads to a certification. By adding this requirement to existing state law, the measure ensures that all students receive standardized training in life-saving emergency skills before they can earn their diplomas.
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2178) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Public Health.
