By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2392) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to dental hygienist reciprocal licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Maddy summaryThis bill aims to enhance the quality of long-term care in Massachusetts by creating new funding programs and training opportunities for nursing home staff. It establishes a grant program to support supervisory training for facility leaders, a career ladder initiative to help entry-level workers like nurses' aides advance their skills and education, and a tuition reimbursement plan for those completing certified nursing assistant training. These measures are designed to improve staff retention, increase worker satisfaction, and ultimately raise the standard of care provided in licensed nursing facilities.
Senate, May 24, 2023 -- Text of amendment (715) (offered by Senator Feeney) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 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.
Senate, May 24, 2023 -- Text of amendment (825) (offered by Senator Fattman) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 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 Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3359) of Kay Khan and others that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.
By Representative Kearney of Scituate and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2565) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) that the town of Scituate be authorized to appoint retired Scituate police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish permanent standard time within the Commonwealth to promote sleep and health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kathleen Donnellan, an employee of the Norfolk Superior Court. The Judiciary.
Senate, January 3, 2023 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator O'Connor) to the House Bill authorizing the town of Norwell to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption (House, No. 5063)
By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5417) of Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) that the town of Hull be authorized to lease certain property and to extend leases on certain property to promote economic development and the more effective use of town property. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
