Amendment #1 to H3749

Floor Amendment

Ms. Garlick of Needham moves to amend the bill , in section 1, by adding the following 2 sentences:

“The exemption or discount on water and sewer charges and rates shall be applied only to the principal residence of the taxpayer as used by the taxpayer for income tax purpose or, where supported by affidavit, a qualifying senior tenant named on as the payor on town water or sewer bills. For the purposes of this act the term “principal residence” shall mean the home where an owner, and the owner's family if applicable, resides or intends to reside as the primary dwelling; provided, however, that no person shall hold concurrent rights in more than 1 principal residence.”