Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Elder Affairs to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate and House documents relative to elder issues

Senate, February 3, 2020 -- The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Michael D. Brady and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to streamline care for elders in a skilled nursing home; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 353) of Nick Collins for legislation to promote quality case management services on behalf of the elderly; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Julian Cyr, James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote affordability of home care services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 369) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 371) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the prescription drug coverage for seniors and the disabled; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 375) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to repeal the nursing home tax; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 378) of Michael F. Rush, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a special community care retirement communities commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2207) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to fees for home care services for certain seniors, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2487).