Senate, January 16, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill prohibiting inhumane feline declawing (Senate, No. 190),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2552).
Senate, December 19, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Resolve to establish a Massachusetts Cabo Verdean Cultural Center (Senate, No. 2192),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "Resolve to establish a commission to investigate and study the feasibility of establishing a Massachusetts Cabo Verdean Cultural Center" (Senate, No. 2995).
By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4551) of Jessica Ann Giannino and Jeffrey Rosario Turco (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the filling of vacancies in the office of mayor of the city of Revere. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4638) of Jessica Ann Giannino and Lydia Edwards (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to city employment and candidacy in the offices of mayor, city councillor-at-large, ward councillor, and school committee in the city of Revere. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1836) of Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, Liz Miranda, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2192) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of a Massachusetts Cabo Verdean Cultural Center in the city of Boston. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 13) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Susan Williams Gifford, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis law requires health insurance plans in the state to cover specific breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests without charging patients extra fees. It mandates that if a plan covers standard mammograms, it must also cover digital breast tomosynthesis, breast MRI, and breast ultrasound on equal terms, including for follow-up exams after an abnormality is found. The legislation applies to private insurance, state employee plans, and Medicaid managed care, while also clarifying rules for high-deductible health savings accounts regarding these preventive benefits.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 627) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark, Michael D. Brady, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish protections and accountability for TNC and DNC workers consumers and communities (EPA). Financial Services.
By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service.
