By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the establishment of a statewide children’s mental health ombudsman program within the Office of the Child Advocate. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kevin G. Honan and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to fund affordable housing through a fee on certain real estate transfers. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be authorized to administer a $50,000,000 local food access emergency fund to provide financial assistance to food pantries severely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Senate, March 26, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2425) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dean A. Tran, Alan Silvia, William L. Crocker, Jr., Kevin G. Honan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency insulin access, reports he accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2613).
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1212) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, David Paul Linsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.
By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to electric kick scooters. Transportation.
By Representatives Balser of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda and others relative to introductory and in-service training programs of law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2785) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Patricia D. Jehlen, Brendan P. Crighton, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
