Rep. John Barrett

Senate, February 7, 2022 -- The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 409) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to authorize common sense health services in assisted living; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 753) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2656).

By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 227) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to equal access to community care for elders and disabled persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3642) of Peter Capano and others relative to aiding military service members in finding civilian employment. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Mr. Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3686) of David Allen Robertson and others relative to retirement benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Senate, March 24, 2022 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2783).

By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1319) of Steven Ultrino, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Public Service.

By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2381) of James J. O'Day, John J. Mahoney and others relative to end of life options. Public Health.

By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3280) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representatives Ferrante of Gloucester and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3144) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.