By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Boston licensing board to issue additional on-premises alcohol licenses in specific neighborhoods and to community organizations. It allows for up to 35 new licenses annually in designated ZIP codes, with 3 extra licenses reserved for the Oak Square section of Brighton, and 15 licenses for non-profits such as theaters and community spaces. All new licenses must be non-transferable, restricted to their specific locations, and require the establishment to prepare food on-site. The law also ensures that if a license is canceled or not renewed, it returns to the board to be offered to a new applicant within the same area or organization type.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 760) of John F. Keenan and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to behavioral health clinic rates. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Scanlon, Kelly W. Pease, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow spouses to serve as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1552) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to designate the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court as the George Lewis Ruffin courthouse. The Judiciary.
By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of James K. Hawkins, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the comprehensive support and improvement of schools. Education.
The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options (House, No. 4785), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4999).
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1312) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing.
By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Jay D. Livingstone, Rob Consalvo and others relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
