DOCSLIB.ORG

SENATE ...No. 1205

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 545 FILED ON: 1/17/2017 SENATE . No. 1205 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts _________________ PRESENTED BY: Anne M. Gobi _________________ To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled: The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill: An Act regulating central service technicians. _______________ PETITION OF: NAME: DISTRICT/ADDRESS: Anne M. Gobi Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex Patricia A. Haddad 5th Bristol 2/3/2017 John W. Scibak 2nd Hampshire 1/25/2017 Susan Williams Gifford 2nd Plymouth 1/25/2017 Steven S. Howitt 4th Bristol 1/25/2017 Steven Ultrino 33rd Middlesex 1/25/2017 José F. Tosado 9th Hampden 1/25/2017 Thomas M. McGee Third Essex 1/25/2017 Daniel Cahill 10th Essex 1/26/2017 Barbara A. L'Italien Second Essex and Middlesex 1/26/2017 Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. 12th Hampden 1/30/2017 Todd M. Smola 1st Hampden 1/30/2017 David Paul Linsky 5th Middlesex 1/30/2017 Paul McMurtry 11th Norfolk 1/30/2017 Jennifer L. Flanagan Worcester and Middlesex 1/30/2017 Marjorie C. Decker 25th Middlesex 1/30/2017 James J. O'Day 14th Worcester 1/30/2017 1 of 2 Brendan P. Crighton Third Essex 1/30/2017 Thomas P. Walsh 12th Essex 2/1/2017 Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. 28th Middlesex 2/1/2017 Mark C. Montigny Second Bristol and Plymouth 2/1/2017 James J. Dwyer 30th Middlesex 2/1/2017 Michael J. Rodrigues First Bristol and Plymouth 2/1/2017 Jonathan Hecht 29th Middlesex 2/1/2017 Michael F. Rush Norfolk and Suffolk 2/1/2017 Danielle W. Gregoire 4th Middlesex 2/1/2017 Antonio F. D. Cabral 13th Bristol 2/2/2017 Denise C. Garlick 13th Norfolk 2/2/2017 John J. Mahoney 13th Worcester 2/2/2017 Edward F. Coppinger 10th Suffolk 2/2/2017 Sal N. DiDomenico Middlesex and Suffolk 2/2/2017 Christine P. Barber 34th Middlesex 2/2/2017 Stephen Kulik 1st Franklin 2/3/2017 Daniel J. Hunt 13th Suffolk 2/3/2017 Viriato M. deMacedo Plymouth and Barnstable 2/3/2017 Claire D. Cronin 11th Plymouth 2/3/2017 Gailanne M. Cariddi 1st Berkshire 2/3/2017 Jack Lewis 7th Middlesex 2/3/2017 Joan B. Lovely Second Essex 2/3/2017 Kimberly N. Ferguson 1st Worcester 2/3/2017 Daniel Cullinane 12th Suffolk 2/3/2017 Michael O. Moore Second Worcester 2/3/2017 Peter V. Kocot 1st Hampshire 2/3/2017 Patricia D. Jehlen Second Middlesex 2/3/2017 John H. Rogers 12th Norfolk 2/3/2017 Evandro C. Carvalho 5th Suffolk 2/8/2017 Patrick M. O'Connor Plymouth and Norfolk 2/10/2017 Mike Connolly 26th Middlesex 3/30/2017 Kathleen O'Connor Ives First Essex 4/20/2017 2 of 2 SENATE DOCKET, NO. 545 FILED ON: 1/17/2017 SENATE . No. 1205 By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Anne M. Gobi, Patricia A. Haddad, John W. Scibak, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate central service technicians. Public Health. [SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION SEE SENATE, NO. 1155 OF 2015-2016.] The Commonwealth of Massachusetts _______________ In the One Hundred and Ninetieth General Court (2017-2018) _______________ An Act regulating central service technicians. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: 1 SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 2 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 234 the following section:- 3 Section 235. 4 (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 5 “Allied health professional,” shall mean a person who holds and maintains a registration, 6 certification, or license to perform health care services by a state or a nationally accredited 7 credentialing organization. 8 “Central Service Technician,” any person, who decontaminates, inspects, assembles, 9 packages, and sterilizes reusable medical instruments or devices in a health care facility. 1 of 3 10 “Health care practitioner,” any person licensed or registered under chapter 111 or 112, 11 including any intern, resident, fellow or medical officer who conducts or assists with the 12 performance of surgery. 13 “Health care facility,” shall mean any “hospital" as defined in section 52 of chapter 111 14 or any “rural hospital" as defined in section 52 of chapter 111 or surgical services that are 15 provided in a free standing ambulatory surgery center, whether inpatient or outpatient, 16 conducted for charity or for profit and whether or not subject to section 25C. “Health care 17 facility" shall not include dental or private office of a health care practitioner. 18 (b) A health care facility shall not employ or otherwise retain the services of a central 19 service technician unless such person: 20 (1) Has successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam for central 21 service technicians, and holds and maintains one of the following credentials administered by a 22 nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization: the certified 23 registered central service technician credential, the certified sterile processing and distribution 24 technician credential or a substantially equivalent credential; or 25 (2) Provides evidence that the person was employed as a central service technician in a 26 health care facility on or before December 31, 2017. 27 (c) A central service technician who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (b)(2) 28 of this section shall have 18 months from the date of hire to obtain the certified registered central 29 service technician credential or the certified sterile processing and distribution technician. 2 of 3 30 (d) A person who qualifies to function as a central service technician in a health care 31 facility under paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) of this section must annually complete 10 hours of 32 continuing education credits to remain qualified to function as a central service technician. The 33 continuing education required under this subsection shall be in area related to the functions of a 34 central service technician. 35 (e) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the following persons from performing the tasks 36 or functions of a central service technicians: 37 (1) A health care practitioner; 38 (2) An allied health professional; 39 (3) A student or intern performing the functions of a central service technician under the 40 direct supervision of a health care practitioner as part of the student’s or intern’s training or 41 internship. 42 (f) A health care facility shall, upon the written request of a central service technician, 43 verify, in writing, the central service technician's dates of employment or the contract period 44 during which the central service technician provided services to the health care facility. 45 SECTION 2. The commissioner of the department of public health may adopt regulations 46 necessary to carry out this act. Such regulations shall be adopted not later than 90 days after the 47 effective date of this act. 48 SECTION 3. Section 1 shall take effect 180 days after the effective date of this act. 3 of 3.
Recommended publications
  • Protect Your Collective Bargaining Rights!

    Protect Your Collective Bargaining Rights!

    PROTECT YOUR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS! On April 26th, a majority of the members of the Massachusetts of House Representatives voted to dramatically restrict the rights of municipal employees to collectively bargain over the issue of health insurance. It is critically important that you let your Representative know how you feel about their vote. These Representatives voted IN FAVOR of your collective bargaining rights: Democrats: Geraldo Alicea Denise Andrews Bruce Ayers Michael Brady Paul Brodeur Thomas Calter Christine Canavan James Cantwell Tackey Chan Nicholas Collins Edward Coppinger Geraldine Creedon Mark Cusack Marcos Devers James Dwyer Lori Ehrlich Christopher Fallon Robert Fennell John Fresolo Denise Garlick Coleen Garry John Mahoney Paul Mark James Miceli Kevin Murphy Rhonda Nyman James O’Day Thomas Petrolati Denise Provost Kathi-Anne Reinstein Carl Sciortino Joyce Spiliotis Thomas Stanley David Sullivan Walter Timilty Timothy Toomey Cleon Turner Marty Walsh Steven Walsh Alice Wolf Republicans: Bradford Hill Daniel Winslow If your state representative stood up for you, it is important that you call them and thank them for their support. You can say something like this: My name is ____________________ and I live in __________________. I work for the city/town of ___________ as a _____________. I am calling because Rep. ____________ voted in favor of maintaining collective bargaining rights for municipal workers like me. I wanted to thank Rep. ______________ for standing up for my union rights. These Representatives voted AGAINST
  • Mass. Bill Proposed to Provide Medical Service to On-Duty Animals

    Mass. Bill Proposed to Provide Medical Service to On-Duty Animals

    Mass. bill proposed to provide medical service to on-duty animals The bill would allow EMS workers to treat K-9s injured in the line of duty Yesterday at 9:51 AM Kathleen McKiernan Boston Herald BOSTON — Police are praising proposed legislation that would allow emergency medical service workers to treat police canines injured in the line of duty, calling it a common-sense move that would save dogs serving the community. “We owe it to an animal we are pulling into service to do the best we can,” Yarmouth Police Chief Frank Frederickson said. “It’s common sense.” Barnstable Representative William L. Crocker, Jr., is sponsoring a bill that would allow first responders to treat police dogs injured on the job. Right now, Massachusetts laws penalize emergency medical technicians if they assist an animal in an emergency. The proposal prioritizes humans requiring medical attention before animals receive care, and absolves emergency personnel from liability. It also allows for licensed veterinarians to provide written guidelines or provide consultation with EMTs providing animal care, and similarly gives those vets protection from post-incident liability. Nine other legislators — Representatives Brian Ashe of Hampden, Shawn Dooley of Norfolk, Dylan Fernandes of Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket, Susan Williams Gifford of Plymouth, Hannah Kane of Worcester, David Muradian Jr. of Worcester, Sarah Peake of Barnstable and Timothy Whelan of Barnstable; and Sen. Julian Cyr of Cape & Islands — support the bill. The proposal comes after Nero, a Yarmouth Police K9, was hospitalized for a week after he was shot in the face in a deadly incident in April.
  • S. 2325 Lead Sponsor: Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz

    S. 2325 Lead Sponsor: Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz

    AN ACT MODERNIZING THE FOUNDATION BUDGET FOR THE 21ST CENTURY S. 2325 Lead Sponsor: Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz THE PROBLEM: Every day, students across Massachusetts walk into schools that are facing dire challenges. Over the last decade, school districts have been forced to make difficult cuts year after year. Classrooms across the state have lost critical services and programs, including social- emotional supports like counselors, wrap-around services, resources like technology and books, professional development, arts classes, and preschool programs. On top of these cuts, Massachusetts has one of the worst achievement gaps in the United States – ranking 48th nationally for the achievement gap between affluent and poor students. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. In 1993, Massachusetts passed the Education Reform Act— which established the “Foundation Budget” to make sure all school districts could provide their students with a quality education. Unfortunately, in the 25 years since, we have done little to update the formula, and it’s now outdated, hampering districts’ efforts to provide each student with the quality education they deserve. The 2015 Foundation Budget Review Commission (FBRC) found that health care and special education costs have far surpassed assumptions built into the original formula. The FBRC also found that the original formula drastically understated the resources necessary to close achievement gaps for low-income and English Language Learner students. In all, the bipartisan commission of experts found that Massachusetts is underestimating the cost of education by $1-2 billion every year THE SOLUTION: To make good on our bedrock promise of providing every student in Massachusetts with equal access to quality education, we need to significantly revise the foundation budget formula.
  • Leadership - Senate

    Leadership - Senate

    Leadership - Senate earch Senate President Stanley C. Rosenberg, Amherst (D) The President of the Senate is elected by the members of the body to lead the Senate and set the agenda and priorities for the session. Once elected, the President of the Senate sets the session calendar of legislation to be considered, presides over sessions, interprets rules, answers Parliamentary questions and inquiries, and preserves order and decorum of the Chamber. Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg currently serves as President of the Massachusetts Senate. He was elected by his colleagues to that position in January, 2015. First elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1987, he was elected to the Senate in 1991 and most recently served as Senate Majority Leader. Senator Rosenberg represents the Hampshire, Franklin & Worcester District, which consists of 24 cities and towns in the Pioneer Valley and North Quabbin regions of Massachusetts MAJORITY Harriette L. Chandler, Majority Leader - Worcester (D) Marc R. Pacheco, President Pro Tempore - Taunton (D) Cynthia S. Creem, Assistant Majority Leader - Newton (D) Mark C. Montigny, Assistant Majority Leader - New Bedford (D) Kenneth J. Donnelly, Assistant Majority Leader - Arlington (D) Michael J. Rodrigues, Senate Majority Whip - Westport (D) Karen E. Spilka, Senate Ways and Means Chair - Ashland (D) Sal N. DiDomenico, Senate Ways and Means Vice Chair - Everett (D Linda Dorcena Forry, Assistant Majority Whip - Dorchestr (D) Joan B. Lovely, Assistant Majority Whip - Salem (D) Eileen M. Donoghue, Senate Steering and Policy Chair - Lowell (D) MINORITY Bruce E. Tarr, Minority Leader - Gloucester (R) Donald F. Humason, Jr., Assistant Minority Leader - Westfield (R) Richard J.
  • Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance

    Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance

    Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance Campaign Finance Activity by Candidates for the Massachusetts General Court 2018 INTRODUCTION This study examines campaign finance activity undertaken by candidates for the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives (known collectively as The General Court) in calendar year 2018. The Office of Campaign and Political Finance has issued a report of this type after every state election since 1990. The information contained in this legislative study is based on data compiled from campaign finance reports electronically filed by candidates and treasurers of political committees organized on behalf of candidates for the Massachusetts Senate and House. In 2018, 377 candidates sought legislative office and filed disclosure reports with OCPF: 76 running for 40 Senate seats, and 301 seeking one of 160 House seats. Legislative candidates and their committees are required to file three campaign finance reports disclosing election year financial activity. The reports are due with OCPF eight days prior to the state primary election; eight days prior to the November general election; and in January of the year immediately following. Reports were due from the candidates in this study on Aug. 27, 2018, Oct. 29, 2018, and Jan. 21, 2019. Candidates and committee treasurers are required to disclose their account balances at the beginning of each reporting period; receipts and expenditures for the reporting period; in-kind contributions for the reporting period; and all liabilities. OCPF has taken steps to ensure that the information contained in this study is accurate as of the time of its compilation in 2019. This study takes into account many corrections, additions or deletions made by candidates as a result of any review conducted by OCPF or amendments filed by candidates or political committees.
  • HOUSE ...No. 3281

    HOUSE ...No. 3281

    HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 696 FILED ON: 1/27/2021 HOUSE . No. 3281 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts _________________ PRESENTED BY: Edward F. Coppinger _________________ To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled: The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill: An Act relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. _______________ PETITION OF: NAME: DISTRICT/ADDRESS: DATE ADDED: Edward F. Coppinger 10th Suffolk 1/27/2021 Kathleen R. LaNatra 12th Plymouth 2/24/2021 David Paul Linsky 5th Middlesex 2/24/2021 Kay Khan 11th Middlesex 2/24/2021 Michael P. Kushmerek 3rd Worcester 2/24/2021 Susannah M. Whipps 2nd Franklin 2/24/2021 Smitty Pignatelli 4th Berkshire 2/24/2021 Timothy R. Whelan 1st Barnstable 2/24/2021 Marc T. Lombardo 22nd Middlesex 2/24/2021 John Barrett, III 1st Berkshire 2/24/2021 Richard M. Haggerty 30th Middlesex 2/24/2021 Michael J. Soter 8th Worcester 2/24/2021 Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. 12th Hampden 2/24/2021 Susan Williams Gifford 2nd Plymouth 2/25/2021 Mathew J. Muratore 1st Plymouth 2/25/2021 Danielle W. Gregoire 4th Middlesex 2/25/2021 Brian W. Murray 10th Worcester 2/25/2021 James J. O'Day 14th Worcester 2/26/2021 1 of 2 Peter Capano 11th Essex 2/26/2021 Lindsay N. Sabadosa 1st Hampshire 2/26/2021 Christopher Hendricks 11th Bristol 2/26/2021 Jessica Ann Giannino 16th Suffolk 2/26/2021 Diana DiZoglio First Essex 2/26/2021 Michael S. Day 31st Middlesex 2/26/2021 James M.
  • January 28, 2021 the Honorable Charles D. Baker Office of The

    January 28, 2021 the Honorable Charles D. Baker Office of The

    January 28, 2021 The Honorable Charles D. Baker Office of the Governor Massachusetts State House Boston, MA 02133 Dear Governor Baker: We write to you to express our concern regarding the current process available to the public to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines. Our constituencies have called on us for assistance in navigating the pathway laid out by your Administration. The system in use, while made to be expedient and accessible, has created barriers for our aging population, those who have limited access to technology, and those who struggle to use it. Inadvertently, restricting the sign up process to a digital format puts our senior population at risk. In searching for the official online tool, the query also provides results not affiliated with the Commonwealth. This makes residents vulnerable to scams, and exposes them to undue online risks. Collectively, we implore the Administration to create a user friendly 1-800 number which would allow Massachusetts residents to access the sign up process more easily. Additionally, we request that the Administration create a centralized system, under the COVID-19 Task Force, that would allow for a more accessible sign-up process for those who can utilize the online tools. Currently, residents must choose a location, and then follow one of many links to separate entities to book appointments. We are appreciative for the steps that the Administration has taken, and are grateful for your consideration. Please contact our offices should you have questions, concerns, or wish to discuss this further. Sincerely, Anne M. Gobi Adam Gomez State Senator State Senator Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire Middlesex District Hampden District Eric P.
  • Exhibit 15 – Dockethd4156

    Exhibit 15 – Dockethd4156

    HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4156 FILED ON: 9/17/2015 HOUSE . No. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts _________________ PRESENTED BY: Steven S. Howitt _________________ To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled: The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill: An Act relative to pension divestment from companies that boycott, divest, and sanction the State of Israel. _______________ PETITION OF: NAME: DISTRICT/ADDRESS: Steven S. Howitt 4th Bristol Bradley H. Jones, Jr. 20th Middlesex Bradford R. Hill 4th Essex Todd M. Smola 1st Hampden Donald H. Wong 9th Essex Peter J. Durant 6th Worcester Joseph D. McKenna 18th Worcester F. Jay Barrows 1st Bristol Shawn Dooley 9th Norfolk Shaunna L. O'Connell 3rd Bristol Alan Silvia 7th Bristol Paul A. Schmid, III 8th Bristol Walter F. Timilty 7th Norfolk Tackey Chan 2nd Norfolk Daniel J. Hunt 13th Suffolk Angelo M. Scaccia 14th Suffolk Jeffrey N. Roy 10th Norfolk 1 of 7 Kevin J. Kuros 8th Worcester Susan Williams Gifford 2nd Plymouth Hannah Kane 11th Worcester Elizabeth A. Poirier 14th Bristol Ryan C. Fattman Worcester and Norfolk Marc T. Lombardo 22nd Middlesex Harriette L. Chandler First Worcester James J. Dwyer 30th Middlesex 2 of 7 HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4156 FILED ON: 9/17/2015 HOUSE . No. By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to pension divestment from companies that boycott, divest, and sanction the State of Israel. Public Service. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts _______________ In the One Hundred and Eighty-Ninth General Court (2015-2016) _______________ An Act relative to pension divestment from companies that boycott, divest, and sanction the State of Israel.
  • Senate House Massachusetts House of Representatives

    Senate House Massachusetts House of Representatives

    Senate House Massachusetts House of Representatives Representative Dylan Fernandes, (Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket) ​ ​ ​ Phone: (617) 722-2013 Email: [email protected] ​ ​ Cities: Nantucket, Falmouth, Chilmark, Aquinnah, Gosnold, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, West Tisbury Representative Timothy Whelan, (1st Barnstable) ​ ​ ​ Phone: (617) 722-2488 Email: [email protected] ​ ​ Cities: Dennis, Brewster, Yarmouth Representative Kip Diggs, (2nd Barnstable) ​ ​ ​ Phone: (617) 722-2800 Email: [email protected] ​ ​ ​ Cities: Barnstable, Yarmouth Representative David Vieira, (3rd Barnstable) ​ ​ ​ Phone: (617) 722-2230 Email: [email protected] ​ ​ Cities: Teaticket (Falmouth), Bourne, Mashpee Representative Sarah Peake, (4th Barnstable) ​ ​ Phone: (617) 722-2040 Email:[email protected] ​ ​ Cities Provincetown, Chatham, Eastham, Harwich, Orleans, Truro, Wellfleet Representative Steven Xiarhos, (5th Barnstable) ​ ​ Phone: (617) 722-2800 Email: [email protected] ​ ​ ​ Cities Sandwich, Barnstable, Bourne, Plymouth Representative John Barrett, (1st Berkshire) ​ ​ Phone: (617) 722-2305 Email: [email protected] ​ ​ North Adams, Adams, Clarksburg, Florida, Williamstown, Chesire, Hancock, Lanesborough, New Ashford Representative Paul Mark, (2nd Berkshire) ​ ​ Phone: (617) 722-2304 Email: [email protected] ​ ​ Bernardston, Colrain, Dalton, Hinsdale, Leyden, Northfield, Peru, Pittsfield, Savoy, Windsor, Greenfield, Charlemont, Hawley, Heath, Monroe, Rowe Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier, (3rd Berkshire)
  • Ocn432661025-2011-09.Pdf (1.077

    Ocn432661025-2011-09.Pdf (1.077

    Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators ROOM 460 STATE HOUSE BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02133 617 722 2266 SEPTEMBER 2011 ALIMONY REFORM FORUM HOSTED BY CAUCUS omprehensive alimony reform legislation was the topic of discussion at a forum hosted by the Caucus of Women Legislators. Prior to the legislation reaching the floor for debate, the Caucus hosted Massachusetts Bar C Association President Denise Attorney Denise Squillante, President of Squillante for an informational presentation on the Massachusetts Bar Association the proposed reform of the state’s alimony law. The legislation, which originated with Senator Cynthia Creem (D-Newton), was examined by a task force comprised of legislators, divorce attorneys, judges and the state's bar associations. The task force tackled the issue for more than a year, gathering input from all sides. Senator Gale Candaras (D-Wilbraham) and Representative John Fernandes (D-Milford) chaired the effort. Supporters of the bill, including Attorney Squillante, reported a cry for reform from both payors and payees of alimony. Alimony currently has no end date, which, Pictured at the June briefing are Attorney Squillante said, means some possible payees are discouraged from filing Representative Peter Durant (R-Spencer), Senator James Eldridge (D-Acton), and because judges are unlikely to award alimony without an end in sight, especially Representative Ellen Story (D-Amherst). after short-term marriages. (continued on page 4) HUMAN TRAFFICKING LEGISLATION CHAMPIONED Representative Liz Malia (D-Jamaica Plain) and Representative Martin J. Walsh INSIDE THIS ISSUE (D- Dorchester) hosted a spring legislative briefing on Human Trafficking. Those present heard from youth who have survived trafficking, Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley about the Safe Harbor Bill, and Attorney General Martha Message from the Co-Chairs 2 Coakley about the related trafficking bill she filed.
  • HOUSE ...No. 2547

    HOUSE ...No. 2547

    HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 326 FILED ON: 1/20/2021 HOUSE . No. 2547 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts _________________ PRESENTED BY: Steven G. Xiarhos _________________ To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled: The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill: An Act providing for the care and transportation of police dogs injured in the line of duty (Nero's Law). _______________ PETITION OF: NAME: DISTRICT/ADDRESS: DATE ADDED: Steven G. Xiarhos 5th Barnstable 1/20/2021 Mark C. Montigny Second Bristol and Plymouth 2/12/2021 Bruce E. Tarr First Essex and Middlesex 1/20/2021 Alyson M. Sullivan 7th Plymouth 1/20/2021 Mathew J. Muratore 1st Plymouth 1/20/2021 Patrick Joseph Kearney 4th Plymouth 1/20/2021 Adam J. Scanlon 14th Bristol 1/21/2021 David T. Vieira 3rd Barnstable 1/21/2021 Timothy R. Whelan 1st Barnstable 1/22/2021 Sarah K. Peake 4th Barnstable 1/22/2021 Susan L. Moran Plymouth and Barnstable 1/27/2021 Christopher Hendricks 11th Bristol 2/1/2021 Colleen M. Garry 36th Middlesex 2/1/2021 Brian M. Ashe 2nd Hampden 2/1/2021 Hannah Kane 11th Worcester 2/1/2021 Steven S. Howitt 4th Bristol 2/1/2021 Bradley H. Jones, Jr. 20th Middlesex 2/1/2021 1 of 3 Alan Silvia 7th Bristol 2/1/2021 Julian Cyr Cape and Islands 2/1/2021 Patricia A. Duffy 5th Hampden 2/1/2021 Paul McMurtry 11th Norfolk 2/1/2021 David F. DeCoste 5th Plymouth 2/1/2021 Kimberly N.
  • January 26, 2021 Dear Governor Baker, We Are Requesting That The

    January 26, 2021 Dear Governor Baker, We Are Requesting That The

    January 26, 2021 Dear Governor Baker, We are requesting that the state, under an expedited time frame, set up designated vaccination clinics in each county for grandparents raising grandchildren. There are more than 30,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in the Commonwealth. Grandparents raising grandchildren play a central role in the emotional, educational, and economic well-being of children who in many cases otherwise would become the state’s charges, with all the social, psychological, and economic burdens that would impose. While providing love, care, and comfort to their grandchildren, these grandparents are also in the crossfire of COVID, without necessarily falling squarely in one of the immediately vulnerable categories. Grandparent support groups around the state, organized under the guidance of the Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren stand prepared to inform and help arrange transportation for grandparents to get vaccinated. If your office can work with public health officials to establish a date, place, and time for vaccines, the Commission will work closely with your representatives to ensure that these clinics are important successes. We believe these grandparents raising grandchildren are essential workers in assuring the well- being of tens of thousands of children and deserve priority in receiving COVID-19 vaccines. Sincerely, Senator Susan L. Moran Representative Kathleen R. LaNatra Plymouth and Barnstable 12th Plymouth Representative Mathew J. Muratore Representative Timothy R. Whelan 1st Plymouth 1st Barnstable Representative Steven G. Xiarhos Representative Shawn Dooley 5th Barnstable 9th Norfolk Representative Tackey Chan Representative Susan Williams Gifford 2nd Norfolk 2nd Plymouth Senator Walter F. Timilty Representative James M. Kelcourse Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth 1st Essex Senator Diana DiZoglio Senator Adam G.