Maddy summaryThis bill aims to enhance the quality of long-term care in Massachusetts by creating two new programs under the Commonwealth Corporation. First, it establishes a grant program to fund training for nursing home supervisors and leaders, with the goal of improving staff satisfaction, keeping workers employed, and reducing turnover. Second, it authorizes the creation of an additional program, subject to future funding approval, to support further improvements in the long-term care sector. These changes directly affect nursing facilities and the employees who work within them by providing resources for professional development and operational stability.
Rep. Tommy Vitolo
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to establishing pre-hospital care protocols and point-of-entry plans to ensure stroke patients are transported to the most appropriate facility. Public Health.
By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and others relative to providing for equity in the administering of COVID-19 vaccinations. Public Health.
By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3101) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the last day of February as rare disease day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2345) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish fast, frequent, and reliable passenger rail service between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield. Transportation.
Senate, December 1, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Creem) for the Senate Bill amending section 5 of chapter 270 of the Acts of 1985, as amended, to authorize delegation by general by-law of all select board licensing authority (Senate, No. 2684).
Senate, December 1, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Creem) for the Senate Bill exempting the town of Brookline from in-person quorums (Senate, No. 2685).
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2529) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Tommy Vitolo (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the expenditure of $500,000 from town of Brookline Marijuana Mitigation Stabilization Fund for purpose of advancing racial equity in the town of Brookline. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]