By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and others relative to overdose deaths and access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare by establishing a payment structure for caregivers who provide care in a child's home or are relatives, ensuring voucher funds cover the full daily value at an hourly rate. It sets a minimum hourly wage for these caregivers equal to the state's minimum wage and requires their care to be licensed unless reimbursement reverts to original payment levels. The legislation also creates a state advisory committee to gather input on improving support, resources, and oversight for these caregivers over a one-year period.
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to further regulate state and local participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 544) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to a program to support the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of students and educators in public schools. Education.
By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3524) of William F. MacGregor and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of Marjorie C. Decker and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare administered by the Department of Early Education and Care. Education.
By Representatives Sena of Acton and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 870) of Danillo A. Sena and Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) that the town of Acton be authorized to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 855) of Samantha Montaño relative to extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizens. Election Laws.
By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2697) of Danillo A. Sena relative to aircraft flight training maneuver public safety around hospitals with air emergency helipads. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
