Rep. Ruth Balser

Co-sponsor S 905

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Mark C. Montigny, Patricia A. Haddad, Sal N. DiDomenico, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary.

Passed Jul 12, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4422

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to promote student nutrition

By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to the responsibilities of school districts regarding school lunches. Education.

Passed Jul 12, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 873

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect fundamental freedoms and prohibit discriminatory registration programs

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from certain government monitoring. The Judiciary.

Passed Jul 10, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4323

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to enhance investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination

By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination. The Judiciary.

Passed Jul 10, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2064

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to special education transportation costs

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2064) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to include transportation costs in the special education reimbursement program. Education.

Passed Jul 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2065

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to ensure charter school transparency and public accountability

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to ensure charter school transparency and public accountability. Education.

Passed Jul 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 1060

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to increasing access to psychological services

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1060) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to payments for psychological services provided by MassHealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed Jul 9, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 4402

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms

By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to require the public pension fund to divest from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.

Passed Jul 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3598

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to autopsy reports by the medical examiner

By Representative Harrington of Groton and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3598) of Sheila C. Harrington, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to autopsy reports by the medical examiner. Public Health.

Passed Jul 2, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2839

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to reform English language learning education

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2839) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to evaluate the effectiveness of English language learner programs. Education.

Passed Jul 2, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track