By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 191) of Kay Khan and others relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3996) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) for legislation to further regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of clubs or veterans' organizations in the town of Natick. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Massachusetts calculates assets for seniors aged 65 and older who apply for state assistance programs. It clarifies that money moved into a special needs trust for these individuals counts as a resource only when the trust is actually used to buy goods or services for the person. By defining this specific type of transfer as a fair market value disposal, the law ensures that funds in the trust are treated correctly during eligibility reviews without changing the trust's protective purpose. The change directly impacts elderly residents and the state agencies that determine their access to public benefits.
By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2243) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to certified medication aides. Public Health.
By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 849) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1202) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Health Care Financing.
By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2380) of Frank A. Moran and David Paul Linsky relative to firearm industry accountability and access to justice by allowing for civil actions by victims of gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 355) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Natick to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 520) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to equitable learning opportunities for public school students. Education.
Senate, June 27, 2024 -- The committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, to whom were referred ; the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2447) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Aaron L. Saunders, Jessica Ann Giannino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict library access to materials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) of Julian Cyr, Natalie M. Higgins, John Francis Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression;(accompanied by bill, House, No. 4005) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4229) of John Francis Moran and others relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4235) of Aaron L. Saunders and others for legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials; report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2839).
