Senate, October 14, 2021 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill concerning genocide education (Senate, No. 2525),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2557).
By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2354) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others relative to access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
By Mr. Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Richard M. Haggerty, Cindy F. Friedman and Michelle L. Ciccolo (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to allow the mayor of the city of Woburn to fill vacancies on the Board of Trustees of the Woburn Library Corporation. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1266) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to patients requiring continuous skilled nursing care. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1307) of Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Health Policy Commission conduct a study relative to the manufacture of generic prescription drugs by the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 729) of Christine P. Barber, Jon Santiago and others relative to prescription drug cost transparency and affordability. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1310) of David M. Rogers and others relative to equitable access to health coverage for children with disabilities. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1297) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to extend MassHealth standard coverage to pregnant and postpartum residents of the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to nutrition assistance programs and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 366) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
