By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1181) of Joseph D. McKenna, David F. DeCoste and Michael J. Soter for legislation to prohibit the use of state funds for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to copayments for MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
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.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1168) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to contracts between the MassHealth program and pharmaceutical benefit managers. Health Care Financing.
By Mrs. LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1653) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to the pay of first responders out of work due to needlestick injuries suffered in the line of duty. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of James Arciero and others that the Division of Medical Assistance provide coverage for applied behavior analysis treatments for certain individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to the the maximum amount of deductibles and copayments for covered services for active and retired employees, their dependents and the survivors of deceased public employees. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3244) of John C. Velis and others relative to authorizing Veterans' Administration patients to ride the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority without cost. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2355) of Ryan C. Fattman and Michael J. Soter (by vote of the town) for legislation to regulate certain insurance benefits for elected officials of the town of Blackstone. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative McKenna of Webster and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to employment protections for domestic violence victims. Labor and Workforce Development.
