SENATE, February 13, 2020 - The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539) ought to pass.
Sen. Jo Comerford
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By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Carissa Sinclair, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.
By Representatives Santiago of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jon Santiago, Christina A. Minicucci and others relative to public measures to prevent the resurgence of the COVID-19 virus in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Julian Cyr, Anne M. Gobi, Michael J. Rodrigues, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1685) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure affordable health connector coverage. Revenue.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 714) of Michael O. Moore, Mary S. Keefe, Patrick M. O'Connor, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 703) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 706) of Jason M. Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure prescription drug cost transparency and affordability. Health Care Financing.