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 Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 607) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to ensuring continuous healthcare coverage for youth who have aged-out of the Department of Children and Families. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1167) of Harriette L. Chandler, Steven Ultrino, Barbara A. L'Italien, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 633) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to make public higher education free for residents of the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3004) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to authorize certain high school students to attend community college free of tuition and fees. Higher Education.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 284) of Kay Khan and others relative to enhancing the educational opportunities for expectant and parenting students. Education.
By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 55) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jose F. Tosado, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1881) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to prohibit the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle within school zones. Transportation.
By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1828) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Jason M. Lewis and others for the establishment of a vehicle mileage user fee task force (including members of the General Court) to guide the development and evaluation of a pilot program to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue collection and other related matters. Transportation.
