THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 27, 2023 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 (A “Yes” vote is for exempting the fi rst $2 million of the value of a person’s estate from the state’s estate/death tax. A “No” vote is against exempting it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No INCREASE TAX BREAK FOR SENIORS (H 4700) House 31-125, rejected an amendment that would increase by $1,005 (from $750 to $1,755) the maximum tax credit which seniors over 65 who qualify, can receive under the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Law. The law applies to seniors with homes valued at less than $884,000 and who earn $62,000 or less for a single individual who is not the head of a household; $78,000 for a head of household; and $93,000 for married couples fi ling a joint return. To qualify, if you are a homeowner, your property tax payments, together with half of your water and sewer expense, must exceed 10 percent of your total Massachusetts income for the tax year. If you are a renter, 25 percent of your annual Massachusetts rent must exceed 10 percent of your total Massachusetts income for the tax year. Amendment supporters said this will help seniors on fi xed incomes who are having a diffi cult time as infl ation and the cost of food and gas soar. Amendment opponents said to wait for Gov. Baker’s proposal. (A “Yes” vote is for the increased tax credit of $1,005. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No REDUCE CAPITAL GAINS TAX FROM 12 PERCENT TO 5 PERCENT (H 4700) House 29-127, rejected an amendment that would reduce the short-term capital gains tax from 12 percent to 5 percent. Amendment supporters said this will help investors in Massachusetts keep up with mounting infl ation. They asked why the capital gains or any tax imposed should be charged at a higher rate than earned income, especially considering the multi-billions in historic revenue surpluses that the state has.. Amendment opponents said to wait for Gov. Baker’s proposal. (A “Yes” vote is for reducing the capital gains tax from 12 percent to 5 percent. A “No” vote is against the reduction.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL THOUSANDS OF BILLS FILED FOR 2023-2024 SESSION – Friday, January 20 at 5 p.m. was the “soft deadline” for legislation to be fi led for consideration by the Legislature during the 2023-2024 legislative session. However, under House and Senate rules, bills fi led after January 20 can still be admitted to the Legislature following the deadline if the Legislature agrees to admit it by a four-fi fths vote of the members of the branch where the bill is introduced. Each legislative session, hundreds of bills are admitted as late-fi led bill CONFIDENTIALITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (S 2684) – Before the 2022 session ended on January 3, the House approved and sent to the Senate legislation expanding the 2019 law that ensures confi dentiality for fi rst responders, including an active or retired law enforcement offi cer, police offi cer, state police trooper, sheriff or deputy sheriff , fi refi ghter and emergency medical personnel, who seek mental health services from a peer counselor. The bill, which would expand the current law to include state or municipal police criminalists, crime scene personnel, police dispatchers and 911 operators, died in the Senate. “The … committee supported [the bill],” said Rep. Carlos Gonzalez (D-Springfi eld), the chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security which handled the proposal. “It is good policy. The folks serving our community should not worry about privacy issues or unfounded stigmatization for seeking mental health treatment. We owe them any support we can aff ord them—including the assurance of confi dentiality when they seek help.” Rep. Ed Coppinger (D-Boston), the sponsor of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking why he fi led the bill, how he feels about its death in the Senate and whether he will refi le it for the 20232024 session. OVERDOSES AND NALOXONE (S 3182) – Before the 2022 session ended, the Senate approved and sent to the House a bill designed to increase access to and education about the drug overdose-reversal medication Naloxone, or a similar medication. The measure would require doctors and other medical professionals who prescribe an opioid to a patient to also prescribe Naloxone or a similar medication under certain circumstances. The bill died in the House. “We must do all we can to prevent overdoses in the ongoing opioid epidemic,” said Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), the sponsor of the bill. “This law would help improve education of and access to Naloxone, which in turn can save lives in emergency situations. I look forward to re-fi ling this bill and working with my colleagues to get it signed into law.” SEABEES DAY (S 3159) – Before the 2022 session ended, the House and Senate approved and former-Gov. Baker signed into law a bill designating March 5 as United States Navy Seabees Day in recognition of the birthday of the United States Naval Construction Battalion, better known as the Navy Seabees, formed on March 5, 1942. Supporters said the Seabees were created for a dual mission to build and to fi ght in support of combat operations, humanitarian outreach and nation-building. Sen. Mike Rush (D-Boston), the sponsor of the measure did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on the signing of the bill and why he fi led it. QUOTABLE QUOTES – While Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov Kim Driscoll assumed office on January 5th, the other four statewide constitutional offi cers were not sworn in until January 18. Here are some quotes from each of their remarks on Inauguration Day: “My hope is that every day, women and young people who look like me—and see the incredible work of this offi ce—will feel less invisible, despairing and lonely because there continues to be a shining example of what is possible. We can provide greater economic opportunity by tackling wage theft; protecting residents from predatory practices and scams; fi ghting to ensure families have the tools they need to buy or stay in their homes; and punishing unfair or discriminatory practices that stand in the way of upward mobility and opportunity.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell “I love this state. It is full of talented, diverse, hard-working people of every color, background and religion. I am so honored that you have again placed your trust in me as your treasurer. I look forward to building upon our work to ensure that everyone who calls Massachusetts home has equal opportunities to achieve economic stability and security for themselves and their families for generations to come.” ---Treasurer Deb Goldberg “We know representation matters and I am thrilled that we have BEACON | SEE PAGE 20 PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 1:00 PM MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE • MELROSE • 10 ROOM / 4 BEDROOM 2-STORY THREE FAMILY STYLE HOME “CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ALL AMENTIES” 71-73 Grove Street MELROSE, MA TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES FEATURES: • 2½ Story Three Family Style Home • ±5,808 S/F Of Land • • Total Of (10) Rooms w/ (4) Bedrooms & (3) Baths • • ±2,479 S/F Of Gross Living Area Above Grade • Oil Heat • • Full Basement • Open Porch • Aluminum Siding • Public Water & Sewer • • Zoned: BA1 • (6) Car Driveway • Assessor’s Parcel # 0C6-0000079 • SALE PER ORDER OF MORTGAGEE Attorney Oscar L Suarez Of The Firm Of Halloran & Sage, LLP, 225 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT Attorney for Mortgagee TERMS OF SALE: $10,000.00 Aaron Posnik AUCTIONEERS • APPRAISERS ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS.....3 room, 1 bedroom Condo at Austin Court featuring nice, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, some with glass fronts, updated Formica counters, great open concept living room, hardwood flooring, walk-in storage closet, fabulous bedroom with two closets, slider to balcony overlooking inground pool, full tile bath and hall closet, freshly painted interior, windows and slider have been updated, lovely landscaped grounds and outside grilling area, common laundry in building. 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