Sen. Will Brownsberger

Senate, March 5, 2020 - The committee on Education, to whom were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Eric P. Lesser, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a hate crimes grant program; reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2581) ought to pass.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1877) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for the creation of a special commission relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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.

May 11, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Kay Khan, Harriette L. Chandler, Lori A. Ehrlich and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce racial disparities in maternal health, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2697).

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 704) of Jason M. Lewis, William N. Brownsberger, James B. Eldridge, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing.

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1157) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, William N. Brownsberger, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access to care by removing barriers to practice for psychiatric clinical nurse specialists. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2247) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and John C. Velis for legislation relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.