Rep. Ruth Balser

Co-sponsor H 4223

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to refusal of complicity

By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Mike Connolly and others relative to the use of state resources to assist investigations or prosecutions, under federal law, of individuals for activities relative to the use and distribution of marijuana and medical marijuana. Marijuana Policy.

Passed Feb 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1308

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act protecting civil rights

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1308) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Ruth B. Balser, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect civil rights. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Feb 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1305

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1305) of James B. Eldridge, Juana Matias, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Feb 5, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2960

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect access to confidential healthcare

By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Kate Hogan and others relative to common summary of payments forms for health care services. Financial Services.

Passed Feb 5, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 659

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect families experiencing homelessness from having to sleep in unsafe places

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 659) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide emergency housing assistance to certain eligible families experiencing homelessness. Housing.

Passed Jan 31, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 639

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act investing in public higher education

By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education.

Passed Jan 29, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 237

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to support healthy development among preschoolers

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 237) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Ruth B. Balser, Jay R. Kaufman, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to support healthy development among preschoolers. Education.

Passed Jan 25, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 784

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act negating archaic statutes targeting young women

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Harriette L. Chandler, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and other members of the General Court for legislation to update public health laws regarding women's health. The Judiciary.

Passed Jan 25, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 2010

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act supporting healthy development among preschoolers

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2010) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require the development of standards for prohibiting or limiting the use of suspension and expulsion in preschools. Education.

Passed Jan 22, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 262

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to promote quality physical education

By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to require that physical education be taught as a required subject in all grades for all students in public schools or Commonwealth charter schools. Education.

Passed Jan 22, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track