By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 617) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to include certain income levels in calculating nursing home benefits payable under the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1167) of Harriette L. Chandler, Steven Ultrino, Barbara A. L'Italien, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 55) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jose F. Tosado, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Mathew Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Jason M. Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler, James T. Welch, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Barbara A. L'Italien, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation to direct the administration to amend the Frail Elder Home and Community-Based Waiver to permit eligible older adults to choose to reside in Certified Assisted Living Residences. Elder Affairs.
By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Carolyn C. Dykema, Elizabeth A. Malia, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Public Health.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to firearms furnished through the civilian marksmanship program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1650) of Brian M. Ashe and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the last day of February as rare disease day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1722) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Denise Provost, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to revenue, information, and accountability. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
