Rep. Frank I. Smizik

Co-sponsor H 4765

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to raising the income threshold for senior real property tax deferments in the town of Brookline

By Representative Smizik of Brookline and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4765) of Frank I. Smizik and Cynthia Stone Creem (by vote of the town) that the town of Brookline be authorized to raise the income threshold for senior real property tax deferments in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Jul 30, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 482

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for equitable coverage in disability policies

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.

Passed Jul 30, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2274

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to promote the well-being of minor children living with guardians

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.

Passed Jul 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3281

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to public investment in fossil fuels

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.

Passed Jul 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4472

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act prohibiting police officers from engaging in sexual relations while on duty

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.

Passed Jul 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2072

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities

By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation to make investments in the long term care workforce and close the gap between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of providing nursing home care. Elder Affairs.

Passed Jul 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 485

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 485) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3676

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to establish a resolution trust fund for receipt of reasonable mortgage payments

By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3676) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to establish a trust fund to protect citizens of the Commonwealth and municipalities impacted by the mortgage foreclosure crisis. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 550

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure

By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Mary S. Keefe and others that banks be required to mediate in good faith with homeowners to identify alternative resolutions before starting foreclosures. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 488

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to increase access to children’s mental health services in the community

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 488) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require coverage for community and home-based behavioral health care services for certain children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track