By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3224) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to establish a children's vision screening registry. Public Health.
By Mrs. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 642) of Keiko M. Orrall and others that institutions of higher education allow certain students to waive participation in student health insurance programs. Higher Education.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2430) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to include psychologists in the definition of nursing practice. Public Health.
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. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to include certain income levels in calculating nursing home benefits payable under the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2752) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the penalties for right-of-way violations at intersections. Transportation.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Barbara A. L'Italien, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation to direct the administration to amend the Frail Elder Home and Community-Based Waiver to permit eligible older adults to choose to reside in Certified Assisted Living Residences. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1815) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to allowing electric vehicles in high occupancy lanes. Transportation.
