Senate, July 10, 2020 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to expand take-out/delivery options in response to COVID-19 (Senate, No. 2740),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2812).
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By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lenny Mirra and Bruce E. Tarr relative to innovations in energy management technologies in regenerative braking for metro trains in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2740) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio, Lenny Mirra, Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste and others for legislation to temporarily expand take-out and delivery options for local establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Messrs. Mark of Peru and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide liability protections for contractors, sub-contractors and unions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tami L. Gouveia and others that the Department of Revenue be authorized to provide emergency cash assistance to certain qualifying households. Revenue.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to urgent care access for MassHealth enrollees. Health Care Financing.
By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to Improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
June 8, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2745) ought to pass.