By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 604) of Claire D. Cronin and others that the Secretary of Health and Human Services establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review the financial stability of nursing homes in the Commonwealth in order to ensure the provision of quality resident care and quality jobs. Elder Affairs.
Sponsored bills
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 732) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to environmental land replacement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2711) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to gender parity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 908) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services.
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1050) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jon Santiago, Denise Provost, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation relative to physician assistant non-competes. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2948) of David M. Rogers, David Biele and others relative to Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3889) of Mike Connolly and others that cities and towns be authorized to establish an excise tax on vacant units in large residential buildings. Revenue.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1072) of Paul R. Feeney, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Patrick Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment, without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3376) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to diversion to substance use disorder treatment for non-violent drug offenders. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1652) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to persons performing job-related services. Labor and Workforce Development.