By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4780) of Ruth B. Balser and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Newton be authorized to amend the income qualifications for a certain tax deferral program in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsored bills
By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1128) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to a state diabetes action plan. Public Health.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 482) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Financial Services.
By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.
By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 686) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to establishing a lottery process in selecting buyers and/or renters for low and moderate income housing units. Housing.
By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2238) of Diana DiZoglio and others for legislation to establish a task force on the safety and welfare of elderly and disabled persons residing in public housing. Housing.
By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Aaron Vega and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to guidelines for guardians of minor children. The Judiciary.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3281) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the divestment of state pension funds from holdings in fossil fuel companies. Public Service.
By Representatives Khan of Newton and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to prohibit police officers from engaging in sexual relations while on duty. The Judiciary.