By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2984) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to reimbursement rates to disproportionate share hospitals . Health Care Financing.
By Messrs. Linsky of Natick and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 616) of David Paul Linsky, James J. O'Day and others relative to protections for hospitals that contract with Medicaid managed care organizations. Health Care Financing.
By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 416) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the filthy and dirty confinement of certain farm animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 633) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to make public higher education free for residents of the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1828) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Jason M. Lewis and others for the establishment of a vehicle mileage user fee task force (including members of the General Court) to guide the development and evaluation of a pilot program to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue collection and other related matters. Transportation.
By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1821) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to authorize the use of the Highway Fund to convert private ways to public ways. Transportation.
By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 795) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the penalty for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2078) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to establish a senior center assistance board to assist in the construction or rehabilitation of facilities housing senior centers. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3364) of Daniel M. Donahue and John J. Mahoney for legislation to designate black swallowtail as the official butterfly of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
