Rep. Marcos A. Devers

SENATE, February 13, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539) ought to pass.

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2602) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, New England Police Benevolent Association, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency hazard health duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Representatives Santiago of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jon Santiago, Christina A. Minicucci and others relative to public measures to prevent the resurgence of the COVID-19 virus in the Commonwealth. Public Health.

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kate Hogan, Smitty Pignatelli, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Public Health.

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 664) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Thomas M. Stanley, Mary S. Keefe, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 698) of Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, Mary S. Keefe, Daniel M. Donahue and other members of the General Court for legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carlos Gonzalez, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Massachusetts hospitals and health systems. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1287) of Jason M. Lewis, Steven Ultrino, Mike Connolly, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment . Public Health.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1288) of Jason M. Lewis, Steven Ultrino, Mike Connolly, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health.