By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3710) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and others relative to fuel and shelter benefits for certain veterans and their dependents.  Veterans and Federal Affairs

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Harold P. Naughton, Jr.

Jennifer M. Callahan

Frank I. Smizik

Carl M. Sciortino, Jr.

Michael F. Rush

Thomas M. Stanley

Colleen M. Garry

Mary S. Rogeness

Barbara A. L'Italien

James E. Vallee

Susan Williams Gifford

Joseph R. Driscoll

Cleon H. Turner

Christine E. Canavan

Anne M. Gobi

Thomas P. Kennedy

Jeffrey Davis Perry

Elizabeth A. Poirier

Allen J. McCarthy

Denise Provost

William C. Galvin

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act relative to veterans fuel and shelter benefits.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1.  Chapter 115, Section 5 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official edition is hereby amended by striking out paragraph eight and inserting in place thereof the following paragraphs: --

The benefits provided herein shall include an amount for “Shelter” not to fall below $600 per month for eligible veterans and dependents who do not pay their own heating costs.

The benefits provided herein shall include an amount for “Shelter” not to fall below $500 per month for eligible veterans and dependents who pay their own heating costs.

The benefits provided herein shall include an amount for “fuel” not below $250 per month for eligible veterans and dependents who pay their own heating costs; Provided further that said benefits shall be paid throughout the year.