By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to the Global Warming Solutions Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senate, May 25, 2017 -- Text of amendment (43) (offered by Senator Montigny et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 234) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Jack Lewis, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student sex education. Education.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2057) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr and William Crocker for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sharon J. Nolan, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1551) of Eric P. Lesser, Carmine L. Gentile, Thomas M. McGee, Jose F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Cynthia S. Creem, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.
By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to eligibility for income tax credits for certain disproportionate property tax burdens. Revenue.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Joan B. Lovely, Michelle M. DuBois, Eric P. Lesser, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act. Labor and Workforce Development.
Maddy summaryS 2219 requires health insurance plans to cover medically necessary acute mental health treatment and crisis stabilization services. This directly affects individuals experiencing mental health emergencies who rely on insurance for urgent care. The bill mandates that insurers cover these services without excessive cost-sharing, ensuring timely access during crises. It standardizes coverage requirements for emergency mental health care across health plans.
Maddy summaryThis amendment incorporates recommendations from the Foundation Budget Review Commission into the state's fiscal year 2018 appropriations bill. It directs the budget process to consider these recommendations when allocating funds to state agencies and programs. The bill does not create new laws but adjusts how budget decisions are made for the 2018 fiscal year.
