Massachusetts

For legislation to authorize the appointment of Edny Joseph as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Relativerelative to revenue matters.

For legislation to establish a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.

For legislation to create an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

For legislation relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants. The Judiciary.

For legislation to further regulate the state employees retirement system. Public Service.

For legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.

Relative to employees whose compensation is sourced from the deferred compensation program SMART Plan. Public Service.

Relative to certain investments of the Massachusetts Pension Reserve Investment Management. Public Service.

For legislation to provide creditable service for certain teachers for retirement purposes. Public Service.

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition of Michelle L. Badger that the Department of Aging and Independence provide universal breakfast and lunch at senior centers, centers for active living and councils on aging. Elder Affairs.

Relative to the classification of assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.

Relative to limitations on earnings or hours for certain retired teachers. Public Service.

Relative to retirement benefits for compliance officers at the Department of Fire Services. Public Service.

Relativerelative to judiciary matters. 

Relative to non-Commonwealth entities within the state employees’ retirement system. Public Service.

Relative to providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Relative to the Group Insurance Commission and Medicare health benefit supplement plans. Public Service.

Relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.

Relative to authorizing certain public employees’ creditable retirement service. Public Service.

By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition of David T. Vieira (with the approval of the board of regional county commissioners) that Wayne Taylor be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.

That the town of Truro be authorized to regulate the use of pesticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Relative to concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources.

For legislation to define the word “person” for retirement purposes. Public Service.