WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:07.760 align:middle line:90% 00:00:07.760 --> 00:00:09.380 align:middle line:84% Can members please take their seats 00:00:09.380 --> 00:00:10.671 align:middle line:90% and subdue their conversations? 00:00:10.671 --> 00:00:24.170 align:middle line:90% 00:00:24.170 --> 00:00:27.320 align:middle line:84% Ms. Haddad of Somerset doubts the presence of a quorum. 00:00:27.320 --> 00:00:30.160 align:middle line:84% The Chair can ascertain that a quorum is not present. 00:00:30.160 --> 00:00:32.170 align:middle line:84% Court offices will summons the members 00:00:32.170 --> 00:00:33.530 align:middle line:90% and tell them that a roll call-- 00:00:33.530 --> 00:00:36.980 align:middle line:84% quorum roll call is in progress and will remain open for two 00:00:36.980 --> 00:00:37.480 align:middle line:90% minutes. [? 00:00:37.480 --> 00:03:22.830 align:middle line:90% SEAM ?] 00:03:22.830 --> 00:03:23.820 align:middle line:90% Have all members voted? 00:03:23.820 --> 00:03:24.570 align:middle line:90% We should do so. 00:03:24.570 --> 00:03:25.550 align:middle line:90% Have all members voted? 00:03:25.550 --> 00:03:37.690 align:middle line:90% [CHATTER] 00:03:37.690 --> 00:03:41.060 align:middle line:84% Miss Haddad of Somerset has unanimous consent 00:03:41.060 --> 00:03:43.820 align:middle line:84% to withdraw her request for roll call votes. 00:03:43.820 --> 00:03:45.370 align:middle line:90% Chair objection, chair has none. 00:03:45.370 --> 00:03:48.990 align:middle line:90% 00:03:48.990 --> 00:03:50.937 align:middle line:84% Members are please asked to take their seats, 00:03:50.937 --> 00:03:52.020 align:middle line:90% subdue their conversation. 00:03:52.020 --> 00:03:56.190 align:middle line:90% 00:03:56.190 --> 00:03:59.540 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes Mr. Goldstein-Rose of Amherst. 00:03:59.540 --> 00:04:06.500 align:middle line:90% 00:04:06.500 --> 00:04:08.060 align:middle line:90% Clerk will read the amendment. 00:04:08.060 --> 00:04:10.440 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 312. 00:04:10.440 --> 00:04:13.590 align:middle line:84% Mr. Goldstein-Rose of Amherst moves 00:04:13.590 --> 00:04:16.920 align:middle line:84% to amend the bill by inserting after Section 74 B 00:04:16.920 --> 00:04:19.350 align:middle line:84% the following section, Section 74 C. 00:04:19.350 --> 00:04:20.279 align:middle line:90% There be no objection. 00:04:20.279 --> 00:04:23.610 align:middle line:84% The clerk will dispense with the reading or the remainder 00:04:23.610 --> 00:04:24.740 align:middle line:90% of the amendment. 00:04:24.740 --> 00:04:26.510 align:middle line:84% Chair objection, the chair has none. 00:04:26.510 --> 00:04:29.830 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Goldstein-Rose of Amherst. 00:04:29.830 --> 00:04:32.230 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity 00:04:32.230 --> 00:04:34.090 align:middle line:84% to speak to my fellow representatives 00:04:34.090 --> 00:04:36.030 align:middle line:90% in support of this amendment. 00:04:36.030 --> 00:04:39.360 align:middle line:84% We have a unique opportunity in Massachusetts 00:04:39.360 --> 00:04:41.460 align:middle line:90% for economic development. 00:04:41.460 --> 00:04:44.190 align:middle line:84% No other state, nowhere else in the world, 00:04:44.190 --> 00:04:46.530 align:middle line:84% has exactly the advantages that we have 00:04:46.530 --> 00:04:50.050 align:middle line:84% when it comes to clean energy technology development. 00:04:50.050 --> 00:04:54.010 align:middle line:84% With our public and private research universities, advanced 00:04:54.010 --> 00:04:56.490 align:middle line:84% manufacturing, and highly educated workforce 00:04:56.490 --> 00:04:58.970 align:middle line:84% we could make ourselves the Silicon Valley 00:04:58.970 --> 00:05:01.320 align:middle line:90% of the new energy economy. 00:05:01.320 --> 00:05:04.560 align:middle line:84% We all know that global warming threatens our state economy 00:05:04.560 --> 00:05:05.920 align:middle line:90% and our public health. 00:05:05.920 --> 00:05:09.150 align:middle line:84% But it is not enough to reduce our own emissions. 00:05:09.150 --> 00:05:10.780 align:middle line:84% Massachusetts is still going to be 00:05:10.780 --> 00:05:13.620 align:middle line:84% hit with the full impacts of climate change 00:05:13.620 --> 00:05:15.680 align:middle line:84% unless we solve the problem globally. 00:05:15.680 --> 00:05:19.650 align:middle line:84% To do that, we need cheap, clean energy technologies. 00:05:19.650 --> 00:05:23.440 align:middle line:84% Someone is going to have to develop those technologies, 00:05:23.440 --> 00:05:25.540 align:middle line:84% patent them, and manufacture them. 00:05:25.540 --> 00:05:28.970 align:middle line:84% If we can make Massachusetts the center of that new industry, 00:05:28.970 --> 00:05:35.320 align:middle line:84% it will be highly lucrative for our state and its workers. 00:05:35.320 --> 00:05:36.490 align:middle line:90% I majored in engineering. 00:05:36.490 --> 00:05:39.280 align:middle line:84% So I approach these issues from the perspective 00:05:39.280 --> 00:05:42.530 align:middle line:84% of what infrastructure is needed to make 00:05:42.530 --> 00:05:46.440 align:middle line:84% the transition from dirty fossil energy to clean energy. 00:05:46.440 --> 00:05:50.510 align:middle line:84% I've introduced a broader bipartisan bill, energy jobs 00:05:50.510 --> 00:05:53.110 align:middle line:84% bill, that would get at that economic vision 00:05:53.110 --> 00:05:53.860 align:middle line:90% for Massachusetts. 00:05:53.860 --> 00:05:55.818 align:middle line:84% That's before Economic Development and Emerging 00:05:55.818 --> 00:05:57.020 align:middle line:90% Technologies Committee. 00:05:57.020 --> 00:06:01.000 align:middle line:84% But this amendment represents one piece of that bill 00:06:01.000 --> 00:06:05.070 align:middle line:84% on providing infrastructure for testing and proving 00:06:05.070 --> 00:06:07.620 align:middle line:90% new battery technologies. 00:06:07.620 --> 00:06:10.410 align:middle line:84% This amendment would start the process 00:06:10.410 --> 00:06:13.870 align:middle line:84% to create a battery technology testing and demonstration 00:06:13.870 --> 00:06:18.360 align:middle line:84% facility, which would take sound lab stage ideas 00:06:18.360 --> 00:06:21.320 align:middle line:84% and see which work at full scale. 00:06:21.320 --> 00:06:24.420 align:middle line:84% I know there are similar efforts around the country. 00:06:24.420 --> 00:06:26.560 align:middle line:84% But there, as far as I know, is nothing 00:06:26.560 --> 00:06:28.900 align:middle line:90% like this exactly in the world. 00:06:28.900 --> 00:06:31.390 align:middle line:84% So this is an opportunity for our state. 00:06:31.390 --> 00:06:35.310 align:middle line:84% It would fill a crucial gap between academic research 00:06:35.310 --> 00:06:38.520 align:middle line:84% and companies being able to commercialize new technologies. 00:06:38.520 --> 00:06:42.500 align:middle line:84% And it will enable the growth of a brand new industry 00:06:42.500 --> 00:06:46.260 align:middle line:84% that with this infrastructure we can keep in Massachusetts. 00:06:46.260 --> 00:06:47.390 align:middle line:90% This is gutsy. 00:06:47.390 --> 00:06:49.840 align:middle line:84% It's trying to create and enables an industry 00:06:49.840 --> 00:06:51.550 align:middle line:90% that doesn't exist yet. 00:06:51.550 --> 00:06:54.450 align:middle line:84% And that makes it one of the biggest economic development 00:06:54.450 --> 00:06:58.520 align:middle line:84% opportunities for Massachusetts in the next few decades. 00:06:58.520 --> 00:07:01.770 align:middle line:84% We've done pretty well making ourselves a center for biotech. 00:07:01.770 --> 00:07:04.220 align:middle line:84% This is a small step towards doing the same 00:07:04.220 --> 00:07:06.440 align:middle line:84% for new clean energy technologies. 00:07:06.440 --> 00:07:09.710 align:middle line:84% I look forward to working with UMass Amherst, the Clean Energy 00:07:09.710 --> 00:07:12.270 align:middle line:84% Center, and the Department of Energy resources 00:07:12.270 --> 00:07:14.130 align:middle line:84% to bring this vision to the point 00:07:14.130 --> 00:07:16.240 align:middle line:84% where the facility can be created. 00:07:16.240 --> 00:07:18.597 align:middle line:84% And I ask for the fellow members' 00:07:18.597 --> 00:07:19.680 align:middle line:90% support of this amendment. 00:07:19.680 --> 00:07:24.340 align:middle line:90% 00:07:24.340 --> 00:07:24.840 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:07:24.840 --> 00:07:26.450 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] the amendment. 00:07:26.450 --> 00:07:28.350 align:middle line:84% All those of favor say, "aye", opposed, "no." 00:07:28.350 --> 00:07:29.370 align:middle line:90% The "ayes" have it. 00:07:29.370 --> 00:07:30.555 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:07:30.555 --> 00:07:39.150 align:middle line:90% 00:07:39.150 --> 00:07:43.130 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:07:43.130 --> 00:07:55.920 align:middle line:90% [CHATTER] 00:07:55.920 --> 00:11:57.770 align:middle line:84% House will now stay under recess 'til the hour is 7:45. 00:11:57.770 --> 00:12:08.110 align:middle line:90% 00:12:08.110 --> 00:12:10.340 align:middle line:90% [CHATTER] 00:12:10.340 --> 00:12:17.170 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:12:17.170 --> 00:12:38.220 align:middle line:84% The chair would like to announce for the edification 00:12:38.220 --> 00:12:41.650 align:middle line:84% of the members that the consolidated amendment 00:12:41.650 --> 00:12:45.870 align:middle line:84% on public safety and judiciary, as well as labor 00:12:45.870 --> 00:12:49.220 align:middle line:84% and economic development, are available to the right 00:12:49.220 --> 00:12:50.540 align:middle line:90% of the rostrum. 00:12:50.540 --> 00:12:54.300 align:middle line:84% So public safety and judiciary and labor 00:12:54.300 --> 00:12:56.940 align:middle line:84% and economic development are available for the members 00:12:56.940 --> 00:12:58.240 align:middle line:90% to the right of the rostrum. 00:12:58.240 --> 00:14:25.610 align:middle line:90% 00:14:25.610 --> 00:14:38.220 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:14:38.220 --> 00:14:41.120 align:middle line:84% Mr. [INAUDIBLE] the clerk will read. 00:14:41.120 --> 00:14:44.490 align:middle line:90% 00:14:44.490 --> 00:14:45.700 align:middle line:90% Another number. 00:14:45.700 --> 00:14:47.900 align:middle line:90% 308 changed. 00:14:47.900 --> 00:14:54.250 align:middle line:84% Mr. [INAUDIBLE] moves to amend the bill after Section 26, 00:14:54.250 --> 00:14:57.570 align:middle line:84% adding the new section, Section 26 A. The general laws are 00:14:57.570 --> 00:15:00.300 align:middle line:84% hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 40 00:15:00.300 --> 00:15:02.142 align:middle line:90% W the following chapter. 00:15:02.142 --> 00:15:03.600 align:middle line:84% If there's no objections, the clerk 00:15:03.600 --> 00:15:05.490 align:middle line:84% will dispense reading of the article-- 00:15:05.490 --> 00:15:06.240 align:middle line:90% of the amendment. 00:15:06.240 --> 00:15:21.340 align:middle line:90% 00:15:21.340 --> 00:15:24.060 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:15:24.060 --> 00:15:25.960 align:middle line:90% All in favor say, "aye." 00:15:25.960 --> 00:15:27.490 align:middle line:90% Vote no. 00:15:27.490 --> 00:15:28.750 align:middle line:90% The "ayes" have it. 00:15:28.750 --> 00:15:30.120 align:middle line:90% Amendment is adopted. 00:15:30.120 --> 00:15:35.550 align:middle line:90% 00:15:35.550 --> 00:15:36.675 align:middle line:90% Miss Peake of Provincetown. 00:15:36.675 --> 00:15:39.430 align:middle line:90% 00:15:39.430 --> 00:15:41.250 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] hands of the clerk [INAUDIBLE] 00:15:41.250 --> 00:15:42.250 align:middle line:90% will read the amendment. 00:15:42.250 --> 00:15:47.620 align:middle line:90% 00:15:47.620 --> 00:15:50.850 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 636 changed. 00:15:50.850 --> 00:15:52.620 align:middle line:84% Representative Peake of Provincetown 00:15:52.620 --> 00:15:55.200 align:middle line:84% moves to amend the bill by inserting after Section 9 00:15:55.200 --> 00:15:58.470 align:middle line:84% the following section, Section 9 B, Chapter 10 in General Laws 00:15:58.470 --> 00:16:01.116 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] 2014 official [INAUDIBLE] are hereby amended. 00:16:01.116 --> 00:16:02.490 align:middle line:84% There be no objections, the clerk 00:16:02.490 --> 00:16:06.030 align:middle line:84% will dispense the reading of the article. 00:16:06.030 --> 00:16:08.120 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:16:08.120 --> 00:16:10.160 align:middle line:90% All those in favor say, "aye." 00:16:10.160 --> 00:16:11.410 align:middle line:90% All those opposed say, "no." 00:16:11.410 --> 00:16:12.630 align:middle line:90% The "ayes" have it. 00:16:12.630 --> 00:16:13.870 align:middle line:90% Amendment's adopted. 00:16:13.870 --> 00:16:16.195 align:middle line:90% 00:16:16.195 --> 00:16:17.320 align:middle line:90% We'll be in a brief recess. 00:16:17.320 --> 00:16:36.710 align:middle line:90% 00:16:36.710 --> 00:16:39.080 align:middle line:84% House will be in order Mr. Jones of North Reading 00:16:39.080 --> 00:16:41.360 align:middle line:84% offers an amendment in the hands of the clerk. 00:16:41.360 --> 00:16:43.090 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:16:43.090 --> 00:16:50.330 align:middle line:90% 00:16:50.330 --> 00:16:52.620 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 293. 00:16:52.620 --> 00:16:54.970 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading and members of the House 00:16:54.970 --> 00:16:57.120 align:middle line:84% move to amend the bill by adding the following 00:16:57.120 --> 00:16:59.750 align:middle line:84% section, notwithstanding general special laws to the contrary. 00:16:59.750 --> 00:17:01.208 align:middle line:84% There shall be a special commission 00:17:01.208 --> 00:17:03.450 align:middle line:84% established to study and develop a statewide-- 00:17:03.450 --> 00:17:05.069 align:middle line:84% If there be no objections, the clerk 00:17:05.069 --> 00:17:06.902 align:middle line:84% will dispense with reading of the amendment. 00:17:06.902 --> 00:17:09.040 align:middle line:90% 00:17:09.040 --> 00:17:11.040 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:17:11.040 --> 00:17:12.270 align:middle line:90% All in favor say, "aye." 00:17:12.270 --> 00:17:13.536 align:middle line:90% All opposed say, "no." 00:17:13.536 --> 00:17:14.369 align:middle line:90% They "ayes" have it. 00:17:14.369 --> 00:17:15.410 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:17:15.410 --> 00:17:20.980 align:middle line:90% 00:17:20.980 --> 00:17:23.317 align:middle line:84% Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge offers an amendment 00:17:23.317 --> 00:17:24.400 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:17:24.400 --> 00:17:25.858 align:middle line:84% The clerk shall read the amendment. 00:17:25.858 --> 00:17:32.180 align:middle line:90% 00:17:32.180 --> 00:17:34.460 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 856. 00:17:34.460 --> 00:17:37.129 align:middle line:84% Representative Kuros of Uxbridge and other members of the House 00:17:37.129 --> 00:17:39.420 align:middle line:84% move to amend the bill by adding the following section, 00:17:39.420 --> 00:17:41.522 align:middle line:84% notwithstanding special or general law. 00:17:41.522 --> 00:17:42.980 align:middle line:84% There shall be a special commission 00:17:42.980 --> 00:17:45.425 align:middle line:84% to study the alternatives and develop recommendations 00:17:45.425 --> 00:17:46.550 align:middle line:90% to broaden the [INAUDIBLE]. 00:17:46.550 --> 00:17:48.160 align:middle line:84% If there be no objections, the clerk 00:17:48.160 --> 00:17:49.951 align:middle line:84% will dispense the reading of the amendment. 00:17:49.951 --> 00:17:52.500 align:middle line:90% 00:17:52.500 --> 00:17:54.360 align:middle line:84% Question comes on the adoption of amendment. 00:17:54.360 --> 00:17:55.990 align:middle line:90% All in favor say, "aye." 00:17:55.990 --> 00:17:57.740 align:middle line:90% All opposed say, "no." 00:17:57.740 --> 00:17:58.819 align:middle line:90% The "ayes" have it. 00:17:58.819 --> 00:17:59.860 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:17:59.860 --> 00:18:07.470 align:middle line:90% 00:18:07.470 --> 00:18:09.480 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading offers an amendment 00:18:09.480 --> 00:18:10.230 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:18:10.230 --> 00:18:11.688 align:middle line:84% The clerk shall read the amendment. 00:18:11.688 --> 00:18:16.390 align:middle line:90% 00:18:16.390 --> 00:18:18.740 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 264. 00:18:18.740 --> 00:18:21.144 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading and other members of the House 00:18:21.144 --> 00:18:23.060 align:middle line:84% move to amend the bill by adding the following 00:18:23.060 --> 00:18:25.070 align:middle line:84% section, notwithstanding any general or special law 00:18:25.070 --> 00:18:25.736 align:middle line:90% to the contrary. 00:18:25.736 --> 00:18:27.470 align:middle line:84% There should be a special task force 00:18:27.470 --> 00:18:30.570 align:middle line:84% to review and report on the economic impact of loan 00:18:30.570 --> 00:18:32.520 align:middle line:90% forgiveness programs to ensure-- 00:18:32.520 --> 00:18:34.830 align:middle line:84% If there's no objections, clerk will dispense 00:18:34.830 --> 00:18:38.082 align:middle line:90% the reading of the amendment. 00:18:38.082 --> 00:18:39.040 align:middle line:90% Question's in adoption. 00:18:39.040 --> 00:18:41.040 align:middle line:84% Question comes on the adoption of the amendment. 00:18:41.040 --> 00:18:42.200 align:middle line:90% All in favor say, "aye." 00:18:42.200 --> 00:18:43.320 align:middle line:90% Opposed, "nay." 00:18:43.320 --> 00:18:44.240 align:middle line:90% The "ayes" have it. 00:18:44.240 --> 00:18:45.320 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:18:45.320 --> 00:18:49.240 align:middle line:90% 00:18:49.240 --> 00:18:52.610 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading offers his amendment 00:18:52.610 --> 00:18:53.770 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:18:53.770 --> 00:18:55.228 align:middle line:84% The clerk shall read the amendment. 00:18:55.228 --> 00:19:01.050 align:middle line:90% 00:19:01.050 --> 00:19:03.050 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 274. 00:19:03.050 --> 00:19:06.050 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading and other members of the House 00:19:06.050 --> 00:19:09.049 align:middle line:84% move to amend the bill by adding the following section. 00:19:09.049 --> 00:19:10.340 align:middle line:90% There shall be established an-- 00:19:10.340 --> 00:19:11.810 align:middle line:84% If there's no objection, the clerk 00:19:11.810 --> 00:19:13.601 align:middle line:84% shall dispense from reading of the article. 00:19:13.601 --> 00:19:19.220 align:middle line:90% 00:19:19.220 --> 00:19:21.110 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:19:21.110 --> 00:19:22.700 align:middle line:90% All in favor say, "aye." 00:19:22.700 --> 00:19:23.570 align:middle line:90% Opposed, "nay." 00:19:23.570 --> 00:19:24.450 align:middle line:90% The "ayes" have it. 00:19:24.450 --> 00:19:25.491 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:19:25.491 --> 00:19:33.220 align:middle line:90% 00:19:33.220 --> 00:19:35.420 align:middle line:84% Mrs. Ferguson of Holden offers an amendment 00:19:35.420 --> 00:19:36.520 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:19:36.520 --> 00:19:37.978 align:middle line:84% The clerk shall read the amendment. 00:19:37.978 --> 00:19:45.340 align:middle line:90% 00:19:45.340 --> 00:19:48.100 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 844. 00:19:48.100 --> 00:19:49.580 align:middle line:90% Changed. 00:19:49.580 --> 00:19:52.620 align:middle line:84% Representative Ferguson of Holden and Zlotnik of Gardner 00:19:52.620 --> 00:19:55.610 align:middle line:84% move to amend the bill by inserting after Section 52 00:19:55.610 --> 00:19:58.792 align:middle line:84% the following two new sections, Section 52 A-- 00:19:58.792 --> 00:20:00.250 align:middle line:84% If there's no objections, the clerk 00:20:00.250 --> 00:20:01.791 align:middle line:84% will dispense of reading the article. 00:20:01.791 --> 00:20:04.670 align:middle line:90% 00:20:04.670 --> 00:20:06.740 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:20:06.740 --> 00:20:08.180 align:middle line:90% All in favor say, "aye." 00:20:08.180 --> 00:20:09.160 align:middle line:90% Opposed, "nay." 00:20:09.160 --> 00:20:09.960 align:middle line:90% The "ayes" have it. 00:20:09.960 --> 00:20:11.001 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:20:11.001 --> 00:20:16.030 align:middle line:90% 00:20:16.030 --> 00:20:18.594 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading offers his amendment 00:20:18.594 --> 00:20:19.760 align:middle line:90% into the hands of the clerk. 00:20:19.760 --> 00:20:21.218 align:middle line:84% The clerk shall read the amendment. 00:20:21.218 --> 00:20:27.910 align:middle line:90% 00:20:27.910 --> 00:20:29.600 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 339. 00:20:29.600 --> 00:20:32.350 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading and Mr. Dwyer of Woburn 00:20:32.350 --> 00:20:34.760 align:middle line:84% move to amend the bill by adding the following section. 00:20:34.760 --> 00:20:37.950 align:middle line:84% Section 67 A of Chapter 33, the general laws appearing 00:20:37.950 --> 00:20:39.080 align:middle line:90% in the 2014 official-- 00:20:39.080 --> 00:20:40.610 align:middle line:84% If there's no objection, the clerk 00:20:40.610 --> 00:20:42.910 align:middle line:84% will dispense on reading the article. 00:20:42.910 --> 00:20:45.890 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the article. 00:20:45.890 --> 00:20:49.090 align:middle line:90% All in favor say, "aye." 00:20:49.090 --> 00:20:49.919 align:middle line:90% Opposed, "nay." 00:20:49.919 --> 00:20:50.710 align:middle line:90% The "ayes" have it. 00:20:50.710 --> 00:20:51.751 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:20:51.751 --> 00:21:00.150 align:middle line:90% 00:21:00.150 --> 00:21:02.564 align:middle line:84% Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield offers an amendment 00:21:02.564 --> 00:21:03.480 align:middle line:90% in the hands of clerk. 00:21:03.480 --> 00:21:04.938 align:middle line:84% The clerk shall read the amendment. 00:21:04.938 --> 00:21:11.510 align:middle line:90% 00:21:11.510 --> 00:21:13.200 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 948. 00:21:13.200 --> 00:21:14.980 align:middle line:84% Representative Cantwell of Marshfield 00:21:14.980 --> 00:21:16.070 align:middle line:84% and other members of the House move 00:21:16.070 --> 00:21:18.320 align:middle line:84% to amend the bill by adding the following section-- 00:21:18.320 --> 00:21:20.864 align:middle line:84% Chapter 176 D of the general law-- 00:21:20.864 --> 00:21:22.280 align:middle line:84% If there's no objection, the clerk 00:21:22.280 --> 00:21:26.070 align:middle line:84% shall dispense of reading the article. 00:21:26.070 --> 00:21:27.940 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the article. 00:21:27.940 --> 00:21:30.420 align:middle line:90% All in favor say, "aye." 00:21:30.420 --> 00:21:32.800 align:middle line:84% All opposed say, "nay." the "ayes" have it. 00:21:32.800 --> 00:21:34.040 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:21:34.040 --> 00:21:52.720 align:middle line:90% 00:21:52.720 --> 00:22:58.300 align:middle line:90% House will come to order. 00:22:58.300 --> 00:23:00.417 align:middle line:84% Mr. Lyons of Andover offers an amendment 00:23:00.417 --> 00:23:01.500 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:23:01.500 --> 00:23:02.916 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:23:02.916 --> 00:23:08.210 align:middle line:90% 00:23:08.210 --> 00:23:10.050 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 890. 00:23:10.050 --> 00:23:13.264 align:middle line:84% Representatives Lyons of Andover and Lombardo of Billerica 00:23:13.264 --> 00:23:15.180 align:middle line:84% move to amend the bill by adding the following 00:23:15.180 --> 00:23:17.554 align:middle line:84% section, notwithstanding the provisions 00:23:17.554 --> 00:23:19.470 align:middle line:84% of any general or special law to the contrary, 00:23:19.470 --> 00:23:23.210 align:middle line:84% no state tax dollars shall be expended on any organization 00:23:23.210 --> 00:23:25.640 align:middle line:84% or of its affiliates that is found 00:23:25.640 --> 00:23:28.840 align:middle line:84% to be in violation of Chapter 112, 00:23:28.840 --> 00:23:33.027 align:middle line:84% Section 12 J of the Massachusetts General laws. 00:23:33.027 --> 00:23:34.860 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:23:34.860 --> 00:23:36.910 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover. 00:23:36.910 --> 00:23:43.690 align:middle line:90% 00:23:43.690 --> 00:23:46.740 align:middle line:84% Gentleman doubts-- The gentleman doubts 00:23:46.740 --> 00:23:48.320 align:middle line:90% the presence of a quorum. 00:23:48.320 --> 00:23:51.280 align:middle line:84% The House can ascertain that a quorum is not present. 00:23:51.280 --> 00:23:53.620 align:middle line:84% Court officers would please summons the members 00:23:53.620 --> 00:23:56.650 align:middle line:84% and indicate to them that a quorum is in progress 00:23:56.650 --> 00:23:58.595 align:middle line:84% and will remain open for three minutes. 00:23:58.595 --> 00:26:07.470 align:middle line:90% 00:26:07.470 --> 00:26:09.520 align:middle line:84% Under Rule 49, a court officer will 00:26:09.520 --> 00:26:10.940 align:middle line:90% vote for Representative Scibak. 00:26:10.940 --> 00:31:36.040 align:middle line:90% 00:31:36.040 --> 00:31:41.550 align:middle line:84% Mr. Lyons asks unanimous consent to withdraw his quorum roll 00:31:41.550 --> 00:31:42.080 align:middle line:90% call. 00:31:42.080 --> 00:31:43.330 align:middle line:90% Does the chair have objection? 00:31:43.330 --> 00:31:44.820 align:middle line:90% Chair has none. 00:31:44.820 --> 00:31:47.510 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:31:47.510 --> 00:31:51.700 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover. 00:31:51.700 --> 00:31:54.850 align:middle line:84% As the gentleman approaches the microphone, 00:31:54.850 --> 00:31:58.330 align:middle line:84% the chair would ask the members to please take their seats, 00:31:58.330 --> 00:32:00.380 align:middle line:90% subdue their conversations. 00:32:00.380 --> 00:32:30.399 align:middle line:90% [CHATTER] 00:32:30.399 --> 00:32:31.940 align:middle line:84% Chair would ask the members to please 00:32:31.940 --> 00:32:34.300 align:middle line:90% subdue their conversations. 00:32:34.300 --> 00:32:37.860 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover. 00:32:37.860 --> 00:32:39.920 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 00:32:39.920 --> 00:32:43.050 align:middle line:84% Madam Speaker, I would ask that when the vote be taken, 00:32:43.050 --> 00:32:45.980 align:middle line:84% it be taken with a call of the "yeas" and "nays" please. 00:32:45.980 --> 00:32:48.790 align:middle line:90% 00:32:48.790 --> 00:32:50.962 align:middle line:84% Mr. Lyons moves that when this vote be taken, 00:32:50.962 --> 00:32:52.920 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of the "yeas" and "nays." 00:32:52.920 --> 00:32:54.990 align:middle line:84% Those joining with him will stand, 00:32:54.990 --> 00:32:59.640 align:middle line:84% and the floor division leaders will return the count. 00:32:59.640 --> 00:33:01.850 align:middle line:90% First division, 0. 00:33:01.850 --> 00:33:09.800 align:middle line:90% Second division 13. 00:33:09.800 --> 00:33:12.530 align:middle line:90% Third Division, 0. 00:33:12.530 --> 00:33:15.320 align:middle line:84% Fourth division, sufficient number-- 00:33:15.320 --> 00:33:18.102 align:middle line:84% less than sufficient number having arisen, 00:33:18.102 --> 00:33:19.810 align:middle line:84% the "yeas" and "nays" will not be called. 00:33:19.810 --> 00:33:24.000 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover. 00:33:24.000 --> 00:33:26.760 align:middle line:84% Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. 00:33:26.760 --> 00:33:28.705 align:middle line:90% This is a very simple amendment. 00:33:28.705 --> 00:33:33.080 align:middle line:90% 00:33:33.080 --> 00:33:42.330 align:middle line:84% It is a prohibition of funding that any organization that 00:33:42.330 --> 00:33:45.800 align:middle line:84% is found to be in violation of Chapter 112, 00:33:45.800 --> 00:33:49.530 align:middle line:84% Section 12 J of the Massachusetts General Law 00:33:49.530 --> 00:33:51.740 align:middle line:84% will not be eligible for state funding. 00:33:51.740 --> 00:33:57.230 align:middle line:84% And Chapter 112, Section 12 J is any experimentation 00:33:57.230 --> 00:33:59.550 align:middle line:84% on human fetuses that are prohibited, 00:33:59.550 --> 00:34:03.150 align:middle line:84% medical procedures authorized approval, 00:34:03.150 --> 00:34:06.280 align:middle line:84% civil and criminal liability and proceedings. 00:34:06.280 --> 00:34:08.449 align:middle line:84% That's basically what the law is. 00:34:08.449 --> 00:34:13.170 align:middle line:84% Any organization that is found to be in violation of that 00:34:13.170 --> 00:34:15.719 align:middle line:84% will not be eligible for state funding. 00:34:15.719 --> 00:34:17.810 align:middle line:84% Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. 00:34:17.810 --> 00:34:20.537 align:middle line:90% 00:34:20.537 --> 00:34:22.370 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:34:22.370 --> 00:34:23.480 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say, "aye." 00:34:23.480 --> 00:34:24.060 align:middle line:90% Opposed, "no." 00:34:24.060 --> 00:34:24.710 align:middle line:90% The "nos" have it. 00:34:24.710 --> 00:34:25.918 align:middle line:90% The amendment is not adopted. 00:34:25.918 --> 00:34:51.800 align:middle line:90% 00:34:51.800 --> 00:34:54.747 align:middle line:84% Mr. Lyons of Andover offers an amendment 00:34:54.747 --> 00:34:55.830 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:34:55.830 --> 00:34:57.246 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:34:57.246 --> 00:35:01.120 align:middle line:90% 00:35:01.120 --> 00:35:03.890 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 871. 00:35:03.890 --> 00:35:06.270 align:middle line:84% Mr. Lyons of Andover moves to amend the bill 00:35:06.270 --> 00:35:08.680 align:middle line:84% by inserting at the end of the following outside section, 00:35:08.680 --> 00:35:10.200 align:middle line:84% notwithstanding any general or special law 00:35:10.200 --> 00:35:11.460 align:middle line:90% to the contrary, Chapter 3-- 00:35:11.460 --> 00:35:12.710 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:35:12.710 --> 00:35:15.043 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:35:15.043 --> 00:35:17.140 align:middle line:84% For what purpose does the gentleman rise? 00:35:17.140 --> 00:35:18.740 align:middle line:90% The amendment is out of order. 00:35:18.740 --> 00:35:21.540 align:middle line:84% The amendment is out of order for the order adopted. 00:35:21.540 --> 00:35:59.500 align:middle line:90% 00:35:59.500 --> 00:36:02.010 align:middle line:84% The chair would inform the members 00:36:02.010 --> 00:36:07.030 align:middle line:84% that the amendment was indeed in violation of the order, 00:36:07.030 --> 00:36:09.420 align:middle line:84% and therefore will be laid aside. 00:36:09.420 --> 00:36:11.860 align:middle line:84% For what purpose does the gentleman rise? 00:36:11.860 --> 00:36:17.190 align:middle line:90% 00:36:17.190 --> 00:36:20.840 align:middle line:84% I'd like to challenge the ruling of the chair. 00:36:20.840 --> 00:36:23.100 align:middle line:84% And I would also like an opportunity 00:36:23.100 --> 00:36:25.890 align:middle line:90% to discuss the amendment. 00:36:25.890 --> 00:36:40.160 align:middle line:84% Lyons doubts the presence of a [INAUDIBLE].. 00:36:40.160 --> 00:36:42.830 align:middle line:84% Mr. Lyons doubts the decision of the chair. 00:36:42.830 --> 00:36:46.490 align:middle line:90% [INTERPOSING VOICES] 00:36:46.490 --> 00:36:48.261 align:middle line:90% Chair hears a second. 00:36:48.261 --> 00:36:49.260 align:middle line:90% I want to talk about it. 00:36:49.260 --> 00:36:52.710 align:middle line:90% 00:36:52.710 --> 00:36:55.922 align:middle line:84% Question is shall the decision of the chair stand 00:36:55.922 --> 00:36:57.130 align:middle line:90% as the judgment of the House? 00:36:57.130 --> 00:36:59.150 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover. 00:36:59.150 --> 00:36:59.650 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:36:59.650 --> 00:37:23.090 align:middle line:90% 00:37:23.090 --> 00:37:25.109 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover. 00:37:25.109 --> 00:37:26.150 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 00:37:26.150 --> 00:37:28.050 align:middle line:84% Madam Speaker, I'd like to remind 00:37:28.050 --> 00:37:33.320 align:middle line:90% you and the members of the-- 00:37:33.320 --> 00:37:36.040 align:middle line:84% colleagues, that we've already taken 00:37:36.040 --> 00:37:38.860 align:middle line:90% a vote on the marijuana bill. 00:37:38.860 --> 00:37:46.350 align:middle line:84% We took a vote to transfer $4 million into the ANF account. 00:37:46.350 --> 00:37:51.690 align:middle line:84% So we've already gone into the realm of the marijuana law 00:37:51.690 --> 00:37:54.970 align:middle line:84% by transferring money into an account. 00:37:54.970 --> 00:37:58.710 align:middle line:84% So I think it's just unfair for you 00:37:58.710 --> 00:38:01.940 align:middle line:84% not to allow this amendment to go forward. 00:38:01.940 --> 00:38:05.950 align:middle line:84% I think at the very least, there should be some consistency. 00:38:05.950 --> 00:38:10.310 align:middle line:84% I had come up-- it was part of a consolidated amendment 00:38:10.310 --> 00:38:12.770 align:middle line:90% to discuss this last night. 00:38:12.770 --> 00:38:15.850 align:middle line:84% And unfortunately, I didn't get here in time. 00:38:15.850 --> 00:38:17.630 align:middle line:84% And that was completely my fault. 00:38:17.630 --> 00:38:20.240 align:middle line:84% But I wanted to address the issue of the $4 million 00:38:20.240 --> 00:38:22.220 align:middle line:90% last night. 00:38:22.220 --> 00:38:25.130 align:middle line:84% And the fact is that that $4 million 00:38:25.130 --> 00:38:28.640 align:middle line:84% is directly related to the marijuana bill. 00:38:28.640 --> 00:38:31.685 align:middle line:84% So I would suggest that your ruling is incorrect. 00:38:31.685 --> 00:38:36.810 align:middle line:90% 00:38:36.810 --> 00:38:39.250 align:middle line:84% The question is shall the decision stand 00:38:39.250 --> 00:38:43.380 align:middle line:90% as the judgment of the House. 00:38:43.380 --> 00:38:46.030 align:middle line:84% Madam Speaker, I would ask for a call of the "yeas" and "nays." 00:38:46.030 --> 00:38:52.960 align:middle line:90% 00:38:52.960 --> 00:38:56.177 align:middle line:84% Mr. Lyons asked that the vote be taken. 00:38:56.177 --> 00:38:58.260 align:middle line:84% It'll be taken by a call of the "yeas" and "nays." 00:38:58.260 --> 00:38:59.890 align:middle line:84% Those joining with him will stand. 00:38:59.890 --> 00:39:04.090 align:middle line:84% And the division chairs will return the count. 00:39:04.090 --> 00:39:09.610 align:middle line:90% First division, second division. 00:39:09.610 --> 00:39:10.700 align:middle line:90% Who's my division chair? 00:39:10.700 --> 00:39:11.200 align:middle line:90% Oh. 00:39:11.200 --> 00:39:25.092 align:middle line:90% 00:39:25.092 --> 00:39:27.300 align:middle line:84% Sufficient number having risen, the "yeas" and "nays" 00:39:27.300 --> 00:39:28.970 align:middle line:90% will be called forthwith. 00:39:28.970 --> 00:39:31.430 align:middle line:84% Court officers will please summons the members 00:39:31.430 --> 00:39:34.060 align:middle line:84% and indicate to them that a roll call is in progress 00:39:34.060 --> 00:39:38.350 align:middle line:84% and will remain open for three minutes. 00:39:38.350 --> 00:39:40.730 align:middle line:84% And the question is, shall the decision 00:39:40.730 --> 00:39:43.230 align:middle line:84% of the chair stand as the ruling of the House? 00:39:43.230 --> 00:42:31.980 align:middle line:90% 00:42:31.980 --> 00:42:33.540 align:middle line:84% Have all members who wish to do so? 00:42:33.540 --> 00:42:36.640 align:middle line:90% 00:42:36.640 --> 00:42:37.390 align:middle line:90% All members voted? 00:42:37.390 --> 00:42:43.110 align:middle line:90% 00:42:43.110 --> 00:42:44.430 align:middle line:90% Time for voting has expired. 00:42:44.430 --> 00:42:46.050 align:middle line:84% The clerk will display the tally. 00:42:46.050 --> 00:42:49.490 align:middle line:84% In this matter, 124 have voted in the affirmative, 00:42:49.490 --> 00:42:51.440 align:middle line:90% 34 in the negative. 00:42:51.440 --> 00:42:55.210 align:middle line:84% The item-- the ruling of the chair stands. 00:42:55.210 --> 00:43:42.040 align:middle line:90% 00:43:42.040 --> 00:43:44.287 align:middle line:84% Mr. Vega of Holyoke offers an amendment 00:43:44.287 --> 00:43:45.370 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:43:45.370 --> 00:43:48.630 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:43:48.630 --> 00:43:50.460 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 24. 00:43:50.460 --> 00:43:53.290 align:middle line:84% Representatives Vega of Holyoke, [INAUDIBLE] move to amend 00:43:53.290 --> 00:43:55.360 align:middle line:84% the bill by adding the following section-- 00:43:55.360 --> 00:43:58.080 align:middle line:84% Section 2 G of Chapter 111 of the General Laws 00:43:58.080 --> 00:43:59.332 align:middle line:90% is hereby amended by-- 00:43:59.332 --> 00:44:00.790 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:44:00.790 --> 00:44:02.690 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:44:02.690 --> 00:44:03.940 align:middle line:90% Does the chair have objection? 00:44:03.940 --> 00:44:04.750 align:middle line:90% Chair has none. 00:44:04.750 --> 00:44:06.640 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:44:06.640 --> 00:44:08.624 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Vega of Holyoke. 00:44:08.624 --> 00:44:11.040 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam Speaker, and through you, to the members. 00:44:11.040 --> 00:44:14.510 align:middle line:84% I just want to take a moment to give thanks to the three 00:44:14.510 --> 00:44:16.780 align:middle line:84% co-sponsors and all the community partners 00:44:16.780 --> 00:44:19.340 align:middle line:84% for the Prevention Wellness Trust Fund. 00:44:19.340 --> 00:44:22.310 align:middle line:84% The nine communities that this program runs in 00:44:22.310 --> 00:44:26.090 align:middle line:84% is having great effect to save lives and to save money. 00:44:26.090 --> 00:44:28.520 align:middle line:84% We've heard a lot today about the cost of health care. 00:44:28.520 --> 00:44:29.680 align:middle line:90% And we are right. 00:44:29.680 --> 00:44:31.110 align:middle line:90% We need to address this issue. 00:44:31.110 --> 00:44:34.530 align:middle line:84% And this program not only has saved lives, 00:44:34.530 --> 00:44:37.300 align:middle line:84% but again, saved money in the community that it's in. 00:44:37.300 --> 00:44:39.920 align:middle line:84% From the cape and islands to Springfield 00:44:39.920 --> 00:44:43.250 align:middle line:84% to Holyoke to Merrimack Valley, all across this community, 00:44:43.250 --> 00:44:44.740 align:middle line:90% in this commonwealth. 00:44:44.740 --> 00:44:48.050 align:middle line:84% In this first year alone, over one million people 00:44:48.050 --> 00:44:52.590 align:middle line:84% have had access to health care that did not have that before. 00:44:52.590 --> 00:44:53.940 align:middle line:90% I want to thank the co-sponsors. 00:44:53.940 --> 00:44:56.470 align:middle line:84% I want to give an extra thanks to my co-sponsor 00:44:56.470 --> 00:44:58.940 align:middle line:84% of this amendment, the gentleman from Quincy. 00:44:58.940 --> 00:45:01.350 align:middle line:84% I understand that this budget was not 00:45:01.350 --> 00:45:03.707 align:middle line:84% the right vehicle for this amendment to go forward. 00:45:03.707 --> 00:45:05.540 align:middle line:84% All of you that co-sponsored this amendment, 00:45:05.540 --> 00:45:06.956 align:middle line:84% I look forward to working with you 00:45:06.956 --> 00:45:08.610 align:middle line:84% in the committee to make sure that we 00:45:08.610 --> 00:45:10.010 align:middle line:90% move this process forward. 00:45:10.010 --> 00:45:12.820 align:middle line:84% Massachusetts continues to be a leader on health care. 00:45:12.820 --> 00:45:15.110 align:middle line:84% And this program is about prevention 00:45:15.110 --> 00:45:18.379 align:middle line:84% as a precursor to the ACO model and a precursor to what we're 00:45:18.379 --> 00:45:20.670 align:middle line:84% going to be doing to continue to bring this health care 00:45:20.670 --> 00:45:21.560 align:middle line:90% cost down. 00:45:21.560 --> 00:45:23.470 align:middle line:84% So again, I thank the co-sponsors, 00:45:23.470 --> 00:45:26.860 align:middle line:84% I thank the speaker, and I hope to move this process forward 00:45:26.860 --> 00:45:28.240 align:middle line:90% through the committee process. 00:45:28.240 --> 00:45:30.330 align:middle line:84% And at this point, we'll give this amendment 00:45:30.330 --> 00:45:31.140 align:middle line:90% leave to withdraw. 00:45:31.140 --> 00:45:32.990 align:middle line:90% Thank you very much. 00:45:32.990 --> 00:45:35.505 align:middle line:84% Gentleman asks unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment. 00:45:35.505 --> 00:45:36.380 align:middle line:90% Chair have objection? 00:45:36.380 --> 00:45:37.004 align:middle line:90% Chair has none. 00:45:37.004 --> 00:45:48.140 align:middle line:90% 00:45:48.140 --> 00:45:50.937 align:middle line:84% Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill offers a consolidated amendment 00:45:50.937 --> 00:45:52.020 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:45:52.020 --> 00:45:53.436 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:45:53.436 --> 00:46:03.090 align:middle line:90% 00:46:03.090 --> 00:46:06.780 align:middle line:84% Consolidated Amendment G in the category of public health. 00:46:06.780 --> 00:46:11.860 align:middle line:90% Fiscal note of $6,895,374. 00:46:11.860 --> 00:46:15.500 align:middle line:84% Amendment 856 has been recategorized. 00:46:15.500 --> 00:46:18.740 align:middle line:84% Legislation on budget 565 recategorized. 00:46:18.740 --> 00:46:21.380 align:middle line:90% 00:46:21.380 --> 00:46:25.120 align:middle line:84% All the other amendments in the consolidated amendment 00:46:25.120 --> 00:46:26.550 align:middle line:90% have been accounted for. 00:46:26.550 --> 00:46:28.270 align:middle line:84% Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill and others move to amend the bill. 00:46:28.270 --> 00:46:29.400 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:46:29.400 --> 00:46:31.210 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:46:31.210 --> 00:46:32.459 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:46:32.459 --> 00:46:33.110 align:middle line:90% Chair has none. 00:46:33.110 --> 00:46:35.870 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the consolidated amendment. 00:46:35.870 --> 00:46:39.110 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Ms. Hogan of Stow. 00:46:39.110 --> 00:46:41.750 align:middle line:84% As the lady approaches the microphone, 00:46:41.750 --> 00:46:44.360 align:middle line:84% the members are asked to take their seats 00:46:44.360 --> 00:46:47.350 align:middle line:90% and subdue their conversations. 00:46:47.350 --> 00:46:50.030 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam Speaker, and through you, to the members. 00:46:50.030 --> 00:46:53.220 align:middle line:84% I am pleased to address the topic of public health's 00:46:53.220 --> 00:46:57.590 align:middle line:84% consolidated amendments and the investments made by the house 00:46:57.590 --> 00:47:00.270 align:middle line:90% to protect the public's health. 00:47:00.270 --> 00:47:02.480 align:middle line:84% I would like to take this opportunity 00:47:02.480 --> 00:47:06.080 align:middle line:84% to also thank the Speaker and Chairman 00:47:06.080 --> 00:47:09.760 align:middle line:84% Dempsey for their leadership in crafting the commonwealth's 00:47:09.760 --> 00:47:12.710 align:middle line:90% public health budget this year. 00:47:12.710 --> 00:47:17.540 align:middle line:84% I would also like to thank my outstanding staff for all 00:47:17.540 --> 00:47:22.230 align:middle line:84% their hard work during this budget and throughout the year. 00:47:22.230 --> 00:47:25.720 align:middle line:84% The budget provides critical funding 00:47:25.720 --> 00:47:29.930 align:middle line:84% for many pressing public health issues facing the state, 00:47:29.930 --> 00:47:34.230 align:middle line:84% such as public health hospital funding, substance abuse 00:47:34.230 --> 00:47:39.190 align:middle line:84% services, child health care, HIV/AIDS services, 00:47:39.190 --> 00:47:42.260 align:middle line:84% and domestic violence prevention. 00:47:42.260 --> 00:47:46.950 align:middle line:84% The Commonwealth cannot prosper unless its citizens are 00:47:46.950 --> 00:47:50.860 align:middle line:84% healthy, which makes funding the Department of Public Health 00:47:50.860 --> 00:47:55.840 align:middle line:84% programs vital to the well-being of each and every Massachusetts 00:47:55.840 --> 00:48:00.610 align:middle line:84% resident and to the success of the state as a whole. 00:48:00.610 --> 00:48:02.620 align:middle line:84% The Department of Public Health has 00:48:02.620 --> 00:48:07.670 align:middle line:84% been given a total amount of close to $615 million 00:48:07.670 --> 00:48:09.810 align:middle line:90% in this proposed budget. 00:48:09.810 --> 00:48:14.240 align:middle line:84% The budget includes direction of $133 million 00:48:14.240 --> 00:48:17.720 align:middle line:84% to the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. 00:48:17.720 --> 00:48:21.640 align:middle line:84% This is $6.5 million more than allocated 00:48:21.640 --> 00:48:23.180 align:middle line:90% in the governor's budget. 00:48:23.180 --> 00:48:29.270 align:middle line:84% This is $8.5 million more than was appropriated last year. 00:48:29.270 --> 00:48:31.730 align:middle line:84% The budget provides critical funding 00:48:31.730 --> 00:48:36.430 align:middle line:84% for opioid and other substance abuse prevention and treatment. 00:48:36.430 --> 00:48:39.610 align:middle line:84% As we know, opioid abuse cases have 00:48:39.610 --> 00:48:43.310 align:middle line:84% reached critical and epidemic proportions 00:48:43.310 --> 00:48:46.510 align:middle line:84% at this state and elsewhere in the country. 00:48:46.510 --> 00:48:51.190 align:middle line:84% The health budget includes direction of $156 million 00:48:51.190 --> 00:48:53.560 align:middle line:84% to support public health hospitals. 00:48:53.560 --> 00:48:58.340 align:middle line:84% These hospitals care for over 7,800 patients every year. 00:48:58.340 --> 00:49:01.590 align:middle line:84% Accessible hospitals are critical to the health 00:49:01.590 --> 00:49:05.220 align:middle line:84% and well-being of every citizen from rural areas 00:49:05.220 --> 00:49:08.590 align:middle line:84% to urban hubs across the commonwealth. 00:49:08.590 --> 00:49:11.740 align:middle line:84% The budget includes direction of $31 million 00:49:11.740 --> 00:49:13.910 align:middle line:90% to early intervention services. 00:49:13.910 --> 00:49:18.640 align:middle line:84% This funding goes to support around 52,000 children 00:49:18.640 --> 00:49:20.240 align:middle line:90% across the state. 00:49:20.240 --> 00:49:24.410 align:middle line:84% Investing in children's health improves their future 00:49:24.410 --> 00:49:28.080 align:middle line:84% and is key to a strong commonwealth. 00:49:28.080 --> 00:49:31.720 align:middle line:84% The budget includes direction of $31 million 00:49:31.720 --> 00:49:36.200 align:middle line:84% to domestic violence and sexual assault prevention 00:49:36.200 --> 00:49:38.090 align:middle line:90% and treatment services. 00:49:38.090 --> 00:49:43.520 align:middle line:84% National reports in 2010 estimate that close to one 00:49:43.520 --> 00:49:47.200 align:middle line:84% third of Massachusetts women have experienced 00:49:47.200 --> 00:49:50.590 align:middle line:84% rape physical violence or stalking 00:49:50.590 --> 00:49:52.690 align:middle line:90% by an intimate partner. 00:49:52.690 --> 00:49:55.490 align:middle line:84% No citizen in the Commonwealth should 00:49:55.490 --> 00:49:57.210 align:middle line:90% experience domestic violence-- 00:49:57.210 --> 00:49:59.030 align:middle line:84% Chair apologizes to the gentle lady. 00:49:59.030 --> 00:50:01.310 align:middle line:84% --or sexual assault by investing in these services. 00:50:01.310 --> 00:50:03.870 align:middle line:84% The chair apologizes to the gentle lady at the microphone. 00:50:03.870 --> 00:50:05.578 align:middle line:84% For what purpose does the gentleman rise? 00:50:05.578 --> 00:50:10.184 align:middle line:90% 00:50:10.184 --> 00:50:12.350 align:middle line:84% Gentleman is indicating that the background noise is 00:50:12.350 --> 00:50:14.940 align:middle line:84% distracting, and therefore the chair 00:50:14.940 --> 00:50:17.890 align:middle line:84% asks the members to please subdue their conversations 00:50:17.890 --> 00:50:21.680 align:middle line:84% and pay due attention to the gentle lady at the microphone. 00:50:21.680 --> 00:50:22.970 align:middle line:90% I'm sorry. 00:50:22.970 --> 00:50:26.190 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes Ms. Hogan of Stow. 00:50:26.190 --> 00:50:27.270 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 00:50:27.270 --> 00:50:30.340 align:middle line:84% The consolidated amendment costs $6.9 million. 00:50:30.340 --> 00:50:33.430 align:middle line:84% The consolidated amendment includes a number 00:50:33.430 --> 00:50:35.410 align:middle line:84% of important items for the budget 00:50:35.410 --> 00:50:39.200 align:middle line:84% like restores important funding for the youth at risk program 00:50:39.200 --> 00:50:44.410 align:middle line:84% which funds services for youth at Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, 00:50:44.410 --> 00:50:48.060 align:middle line:84% YWCA, and other organizations serving youth. 00:50:48.060 --> 00:50:50.540 align:middle line:84% The amendment increases the line item 00:50:50.540 --> 00:50:53.760 align:middle line:90% to a total of $3.2 million. 00:50:53.760 --> 00:50:57.620 align:middle line:84% Restoration of important funding for HIV and AIDS prevention 00:50:57.620 --> 00:50:59.650 align:middle line:90% treatment and education-- 00:50:59.650 --> 00:51:02.460 align:middle line:84% funding for this program has been cut dramatically. 00:51:02.460 --> 00:51:05.050 align:middle line:84% And restoring these funds will allow 00:51:05.050 --> 00:51:09.380 align:middle line:84% the Department to continue providing adequate HIV and AIDS 00:51:09.380 --> 00:51:10.050 align:middle line:90% services. 00:51:10.050 --> 00:51:13.710 align:middle line:84% Finally, critical funding to continue 00:51:13.710 --> 00:51:17.460 align:middle line:84% providing needed comprehensive family planning 00:51:17.460 --> 00:51:22.100 align:middle line:84% services across the state is included in this amendment. 00:51:22.100 --> 00:51:25.200 align:middle line:84% This funding will help provide needed family planning, 00:51:25.200 --> 00:51:29.110 align:middle line:84% education and counseling, as well as community outreach 00:51:29.110 --> 00:51:31.390 align:middle line:90% services across the state. 00:51:31.390 --> 00:51:33.440 align:middle line:84% This amendment increases the line item 00:51:33.440 --> 00:51:36.560 align:middle line:90% to a total of $5.7 million. 00:51:36.560 --> 00:51:40.120 align:middle line:84% I support these public health consolidated amendments. 00:51:40.120 --> 00:51:42.490 align:middle line:84% I am proud of the work done by the House. 00:51:42.490 --> 00:51:44.640 align:middle line:84% I ask that when a vote be taken, it 00:51:44.640 --> 00:51:47.120 align:middle line:84% be taken by a call of the "yeas" and "nays." 00:51:47.120 --> 00:51:52.670 align:middle line:90% 00:51:52.670 --> 00:51:55.315 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the consolidated amendment. 00:51:55.315 --> 00:52:02.707 align:middle line:90% 00:52:02.707 --> 00:52:04.040 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:52:04.040 --> 00:53:49.120 align:middle line:90% 00:53:49.120 --> 00:53:51.390 align:middle line:84% For the edification of the members, 00:53:51.390 --> 00:53:54.800 align:middle line:84% we're awaiting the speaker for a maiden speech. 00:53:54.800 --> 00:53:56.470 align:middle line:84% But in the meantime, I would like 00:53:56.470 --> 00:54:01.680 align:middle line:84% to announce that later in a little while, 00:54:01.680 --> 00:54:04.860 align:middle line:84% the freshman class as a thank you 00:54:04.860 --> 00:54:08.310 align:middle line:84% to all of the members of the body for the welcoming 00:54:08.310 --> 00:54:11.780 align:middle line:84% that they've been given through this beginning of the session 00:54:11.780 --> 00:54:17.090 align:middle line:84% have decided to grace us all with ice cream sundaes. 00:54:17.090 --> 00:54:20.810 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:54:20.810 --> 00:54:22.220 align:middle line:90% So it's being set up now. 00:54:22.220 --> 00:54:23.230 align:middle line:90% And we'll let you know. 00:54:23.230 --> 00:54:26.160 align:middle line:84% And please stay close to the chamber, even when you 00:54:26.160 --> 00:54:27.301 align:middle line:90% are enjoying your Sunday. 00:54:27.301 --> 00:54:27.800 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:54:27.800 --> 00:55:45.540 align:middle line:90% 00:55:45.540 --> 00:55:47.670 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL POUNDING] 00:55:47.670 --> 00:55:49.770 align:middle line:84% Members are asked to please take their seats 00:55:49.770 --> 00:55:51.310 align:middle line:90% and subdue their conversations. 00:55:51.310 --> 00:55:55.760 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes Mr. Lewis of Framingham. 00:55:55.760 --> 00:56:10.860 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:56:10.860 --> 00:56:14.210 align:middle line:84% Mr. Speaker, through you to the members 00:56:14.210 --> 00:56:17.130 align:middle line:84% I rise in support of the consolidated amendment 00:56:17.130 --> 00:56:18.310 align:middle line:90% before us. 00:56:18.310 --> 00:56:20.940 align:middle line:84% But first I want to thank the residents 00:56:20.940 --> 00:56:24.960 align:middle line:84% of my district, the great folks from Ashland and Framingham 00:56:24.960 --> 00:56:28.920 align:middle line:84% who have given me this great honor of representing them. 00:56:28.920 --> 00:56:31.960 align:middle line:84% Advocating for you and your families 00:56:31.960 --> 00:56:35.870 align:middle line:84% is nothing short of a dream come true. 00:56:35.870 --> 00:56:39.060 align:middle line:84% Speaker DeLeo, I wanted to thank you for your leadership 00:56:39.060 --> 00:56:42.260 align:middle line:84% and for your support over these last five months. 00:56:42.260 --> 00:56:44.320 align:middle line:84% As a new representative, I could not 00:56:44.320 --> 00:56:46.990 align:middle line:84% ask for a more supportive speaker of the house. 00:56:46.990 --> 00:56:50.610 align:middle line:84% And on behalf of the entire freshman class, thank you. 00:56:50.610 --> 00:56:53.860 align:middle line:84% Your staff has also been remarkable, 00:56:53.860 --> 00:56:57.390 align:middle line:84% and we would not be here where we are today without you 00:56:57.390 --> 00:56:59.616 align:middle line:90% and all of them. 00:56:59.616 --> 00:57:01.490 align:middle line:84% I also want to thank Chairman Dempsey and all 00:57:01.490 --> 00:57:04.210 align:middle line:84% of his staff for their leadership and commitment 00:57:04.210 --> 00:57:05.600 align:middle line:90% to the Commonwealth. 00:57:05.600 --> 00:57:09.930 align:middle line:84% Even in the midst of this very fun and difficult budget week 00:57:09.930 --> 00:57:13.190 align:middle line:84% you have all been as accessible as possible, 00:57:13.190 --> 00:57:15.800 align:middle line:84% and the Commonwealth is fortunate for you 00:57:15.800 --> 00:57:20.840 align:middle line:84% that you are serving us on the House Ways and Means. 00:57:20.840 --> 00:57:23.860 align:middle line:84% I also want to thank my freshman reps. 00:57:23.860 --> 00:57:29.850 align:middle line:84% Our four months spent crammed in the bullpen were informative. 00:57:29.850 --> 00:57:32.120 align:middle line:90% They were interesting. 00:57:32.120 --> 00:57:36.860 align:middle line:84% And maybe most importantly, they are behind us. 00:57:36.860 --> 00:57:41.840 align:middle line:84% I look forward to many years of serving with all of you. 00:57:41.840 --> 00:57:44.810 align:middle line:84% And lastly, hopefully watching from home, 00:57:44.810 --> 00:57:49.050 align:middle line:84% I want to thank my parents and my husband who I know 00:57:49.050 --> 00:57:53.380 align:middle line:84% is watching the kids, or chasing them around the living room. 00:57:53.380 --> 00:57:55.930 align:middle line:84% All of us know that we wouldn't be here 00:57:55.930 --> 00:57:58.240 align:middle line:84% if it weren't for those people in our lives 00:57:58.240 --> 00:58:00.990 align:middle line:84% who have supported us, who have loved us, 00:58:00.990 --> 00:58:03.090 align:middle line:84% who have nurtured us along the way, 00:58:03.090 --> 00:58:06.840 align:middle line:84% and who were there every single night to watch Netflix 00:58:06.840 --> 00:58:10.670 align:middle line:84% with us after we returned home from a long day of legislating. 00:58:10.670 --> 00:58:13.450 align:middle line:90% 00:58:13.450 --> 00:58:18.860 align:middle line:84% And as much as I try as hard as possible to look and act 00:58:18.860 --> 00:58:24.395 align:middle line:84% as old as I can to better fit in this building, the reality is-- 00:58:24.395 --> 00:58:24.895 align:middle line:90% oh. 00:58:24.895 --> 00:58:31.500 align:middle line:90% 00:58:31.500 --> 00:58:32.260 align:middle line:90% [CHEERING] 00:58:32.260 --> 00:58:36.450 align:middle line:84% The reality is that I am a child of the '80s. 00:58:36.450 --> 00:58:39.800 align:middle line:84% As a kid growing up, each year I look forward 00:58:39.800 --> 00:58:42.510 align:middle line:84% to that special day where I bought my newest Trapper 00:58:42.510 --> 00:58:43.400 align:middle line:90% Keeper. 00:58:43.400 --> 00:58:45.770 align:middle line:84% The highlight of every school day 00:58:45.770 --> 00:58:48.530 align:middle line:84% was watching reruns of Schoolhouse Rock 00:58:48.530 --> 00:58:52.730 align:middle line:84% and playing Oregon Trail on that new created computer lab. 00:58:52.730 --> 00:58:58.280 align:middle line:84% And TV for my generation was all about Alf,I Golden Girls, 00:58:58.280 --> 00:58:59.140 align:middle line:90% and Full House. 00:58:59.140 --> 00:59:01.660 align:middle line:90% 00:59:01.660 --> 00:59:05.990 align:middle line:84% But being a child of the '80s means that I also have always 00:59:05.990 --> 00:59:11.390 align:middle line:84% lived in a world where HIV/AIDS has existed and had a name. 00:59:11.390 --> 00:59:14.220 align:middle line:84% One of my earliest memories actually 00:59:14.220 --> 00:59:19.150 align:middle line:84% was watching TV with my parents and learning about a disease 00:59:19.150 --> 00:59:21.390 align:middle line:90% that was killing young gay men. 00:59:21.390 --> 00:59:24.860 align:middle line:84% As a very, very young kid, I had no idea 00:59:24.860 --> 00:59:26.360 align:middle line:90% what it meant to be gay. 00:59:26.360 --> 00:59:29.890 align:middle line:84% I had no idea that one day I would be a married gay man 00:59:29.890 --> 00:59:34.810 align:middle line:84% myself, and I really had no idea what this disease was about. 00:59:34.810 --> 00:59:37.440 align:middle line:84% But as a young child, it was probably 00:59:37.440 --> 00:59:40.150 align:middle line:90% one of my first memories. 00:59:40.150 --> 00:59:43.440 align:middle line:84% As a kid at that time, I wanted to be a doctor. 00:59:43.440 --> 00:59:47.430 align:middle line:84% But societal misinformation about HIV/AIDS, 00:59:47.430 --> 00:59:50.270 align:middle line:84% and risk factors for medical professionals 00:59:50.270 --> 00:59:53.110 align:middle line:84% led that little four or five-year-old Jack 00:59:53.110 --> 00:59:57.030 align:middle line:84% to quickly change his mind and go down a very different career 00:59:57.030 --> 00:59:57.530 align:middle line:90% path. 00:59:57.530 --> 01:00:01.190 align:middle line:84% A path that led me to serving a congregation 01:00:01.190 --> 01:00:03.980 align:middle line:84% as an ordained minister, recently leading 01:00:03.980 --> 01:00:07.240 align:middle line:84% a nonprofit for at-risk teens, and ultimately 01:00:07.240 --> 01:00:08.890 align:middle line:90% here with all of you. 01:00:08.890 --> 01:00:12.890 align:middle line:84% So I really can't complain that much. 01:00:12.890 --> 01:00:18.340 align:middle line:84% Three decades ago, being diagnosed HIV positive 01:00:18.340 --> 01:00:22.050 align:middle line:84% was a death sentence for so many people in our society. 01:00:22.050 --> 01:00:26.080 align:middle line:84% An entire generation of people killed on it 01:00:26.080 --> 01:00:29.380 align:middle line:84% because of an illness we knew very little about. 01:00:29.380 --> 01:00:33.840 align:middle line:84% Two decades ago, being diagnosed HIV positive 01:00:33.840 --> 01:00:36.270 align:middle line:84% meant that you had a very shortened life 01:00:36.270 --> 01:00:39.320 align:middle line:84% and a complex regimen of medicine. 01:00:39.320 --> 01:00:42.850 align:middle line:84% But today I'm happy to stand before you 01:00:42.850 --> 01:00:46.880 align:middle line:84% and say that we are within striking distance of preventing 01:00:46.880 --> 01:00:50.600 align:middle line:84% all new cases of HIV in our Commonwealth 01:00:50.600 --> 01:00:52.140 align:middle line:90% within the next three years. 01:00:52.140 --> 01:01:03.210 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:01:03.210 --> 01:01:06.050 align:middle line:84% Medical breakthroughs and hard fought-for educational 01:01:06.050 --> 01:01:08.720 align:middle line:84% campaigns have meant that we are now 01:01:08.720 --> 01:01:11.970 align:middle line:84% at the verge of eradicating an epidemic that 01:01:11.970 --> 01:01:15.520 align:middle line:84% has affected each and every one of our communities. 01:01:15.520 --> 01:01:20.150 align:middle line:84% An epidemic whose time has long come. 01:01:20.150 --> 01:01:24.220 align:middle line:84% We here in the Commonwealth know that Massachusetts has long 01:01:24.220 --> 01:01:27.340 align:middle line:84% led the way, from that shot heard around the world, 01:01:27.340 --> 01:01:29.900 align:middle line:84% to the abolition of slavery, to the adoption 01:01:29.900 --> 01:01:33.110 align:middle line:84% of universal health care and marriage equality. 01:01:33.110 --> 01:01:35.390 align:middle line:84% And I know some of you in this room were 01:01:35.390 --> 01:01:38.190 align:middle line:84% a part of at least one or two of those fights, 01:01:38.190 --> 01:01:41.370 align:middle line:90% and history thanks you. 01:01:41.370 --> 01:01:43.520 align:middle line:84% But here in the Commonwealth, we must also 01:01:43.520 --> 01:01:46.780 align:middle line:84% remember that our efforts to fight this epidemic 01:01:46.780 --> 01:01:49.700 align:middle line:84% have led to a decline in new infections 01:01:49.700 --> 01:01:57.070 align:middle line:84% by 47% since the year 2000, leading to thousands 01:01:57.070 --> 01:02:00.360 align:middle line:90% of changed and saved lives. 01:02:00.360 --> 01:02:03.630 align:middle line:84% And while the lives saved are reason enough for us 01:02:03.630 --> 01:02:07.760 align:middle line:84% to continue this fight, we know that every dollar spent 01:02:07.760 --> 01:02:12.740 align:middle line:84% on HIV prevention rewards us $4 in return, 01:02:12.740 --> 01:02:19.660 align:middle line:84% leading to $1.7 billion in savings to our Commonwealth 01:02:19.660 --> 01:02:23.240 align:middle line:90% since the year 2000. 01:02:23.240 --> 01:02:25.430 align:middle line:84% The opioid crisis is still affecting 01:02:25.430 --> 01:02:28.000 align:middle line:84% each and every one of our families and communities. 01:02:28.000 --> 01:02:31.220 align:middle line:84% And there is great uncertainty about what cuts might be 01:02:31.220 --> 01:02:34.030 align:middle line:90% coming down from Washington DC. 01:02:34.030 --> 01:02:37.290 align:middle line:84% But today I stand here grateful to speaker 01:02:37.290 --> 01:02:41.280 align:middle line:84% DeLeo and Chairman Dempsey for their leadership and foresight 01:02:41.280 --> 01:02:45.140 align:middle line:84% in providing $1 million of additional funding 01:02:45.140 --> 01:02:49.050 align:middle line:84% for HIV prevention in this consolidated amendment. 01:02:49.050 --> 01:02:51.320 align:middle line:84% I also thank all of my colleagues 01:02:51.320 --> 01:02:54.560 align:middle line:84% who signed on as co-sponsors and spoke in favor 01:02:54.560 --> 01:02:56.260 align:middle line:90% of this important line item. 01:02:56.260 --> 01:03:00.900 align:middle line:84% Together we are well on our way of ending this epidemic 01:03:00.900 --> 01:03:02.140 align:middle line:90% with our lifetime. 01:03:02.140 --> 01:03:06.360 align:middle line:84% And today, I ask you to join me in supporting 01:03:06.360 --> 01:03:08.680 align:middle line:90% this consolidated amendment. 01:03:08.680 --> 01:03:09.410 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:03:09.410 --> 01:03:13.925 align:middle line:90% 01:03:13.925 --> 01:03:14.800 align:middle line:90% [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 01:03:14.800 --> 01:03:17.530 align:middle line:84% The chair congratulates the gentleman on his maiden speech. 01:03:17.530 --> 01:04:00.552 align:middle line:90% 01:04:00.552 --> 01:04:02.510 align:middle line:84% Roll call being required, the roll call machine 01:04:02.510 --> 01:04:04.680 align:middle line:90% will be open forthwith. 01:04:04.680 --> 01:04:08.820 align:middle line:84% The court officer Shipley summons any members not here 01:04:08.820 --> 01:04:11.800 align:middle line:84% and tell them that a roll call is in progress 01:04:11.800 --> 01:04:13.440 align:middle line:84% and will remain open for three minutes. 01:04:13.440 --> 01:08:02.690 align:middle line:90% 01:08:02.690 --> 01:08:09.320 align:middle line:84% Chair would announce that amendment number 701 has 01:08:09.320 --> 01:08:14.970 align:middle line:84% been recategorized from the judiciary and public safety 01:08:14.970 --> 01:08:17.069 align:middle line:84% category to legislative non-budget. 01:08:17.069 --> 01:12:49.740 align:middle line:90% 01:12:49.740 --> 01:12:52.010 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wish to do so? 01:12:52.010 --> 01:12:53.200 align:middle line:90% Have all members voted? 01:12:53.200 --> 01:13:59.240 align:middle line:90% 01:13:59.240 --> 01:14:01.670 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wish to do so, have all members 01:14:01.670 --> 01:14:02.170 align:middle line:90% voted? 01:14:02.170 --> 01:14:35.290 align:middle line:90% 01:14:35.290 --> 01:14:36.930 align:middle line:90% The time for voting has expired. 01:14:36.930 --> 01:14:38.890 align:middle line:84% The clerk will display the tally. 01:14:38.890 --> 01:14:41.580 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 159 members having 01:14:41.580 --> 01:14:44.120 align:middle line:84% voted in the affirmative, none in the negative. 01:14:44.120 --> 01:14:47.470 align:middle line:84% The consolidated amendment is adopted. 01:14:47.470 --> 01:15:07.340 align:middle line:90% 01:15:07.340 --> 01:15:09.290 align:middle line:84% Mrs Haddad of Somerset offers an amendment 01:15:09.290 --> 01:15:10.140 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 01:15:10.140 --> 01:15:11.556 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 01:15:11.556 --> 01:15:23.430 align:middle line:90% 01:15:23.430 --> 01:15:25.880 align:middle line:90% Amendment Number 59 has changed. 01:15:25.880 --> 01:15:31.470 align:middle line:84% Mrs. Haddad of Somerset moves to amend the bill 01:15:31.470 --> 01:15:35.270 align:middle line:84% by inserting after section 69 the following section. 01:15:35.270 --> 01:15:37.820 align:middle line:84% Section 69 C, notwithstanding a general and special order 01:15:37.820 --> 01:15:40.190 align:middle line:84% to the contrary, the Department of Energy resources 01:15:40.190 --> 01:15:45.032 align:middle line:84% shall expand not more than $3 billion from the RGGI-- 01:15:45.032 --> 01:15:46.490 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 01:15:46.490 --> 01:15:48.170 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the reading of the remainder 01:15:48.170 --> 01:15:48.720 align:middle line:90% of the amendment. 01:15:48.720 --> 01:15:49.969 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 01:15:49.969 --> 01:15:51.020 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 01:15:51.020 --> 01:15:53.570 align:middle line:84% On the amendment, all those in favor say aye. 01:15:53.570 --> 01:15:56.300 align:middle line:90% Those nay, the ayes have it. 01:15:56.300 --> 01:15:57.500 align:middle line:90% The amendment's adopted. 01:15:57.500 --> 01:16:02.080 align:middle line:90% 01:16:02.080 --> 01:16:04.390 align:middle line:84% Miss Ferrante of Gloucester asks unanimous consent 01:16:04.390 --> 01:16:06.380 align:middle line:84% to be recorded on the previous roll call. 01:16:06.380 --> 01:16:07.850 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 01:16:07.850 --> 01:16:08.810 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 01:16:08.810 --> 01:16:14.290 align:middle line:90% 01:16:14.290 --> 01:16:17.280 align:middle line:84% On roll call number 50 Ann-Margaret Ferrante, yes. 01:16:17.280 --> 01:16:54.310 align:middle line:90% 01:16:54.310 --> 01:16:57.177 align:middle line:84% Ms. O'Connell of Taunton offers an amendment 01:16:57.177 --> 01:16:58.260 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 01:16:58.260 --> 01:16:59.676 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 01:16:59.676 --> 01:17:04.110 align:middle line:90% 01:17:04.110 --> 01:17:08.080 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 701, Ms. O'Connell [? 01:17:08.080 --> 01:17:10.940 align:middle line:84% and joint ?] members of the house move to amend the bill 01:17:10.940 --> 01:17:13.070 align:middle line:90% by adding the following section. 01:17:13.070 --> 01:17:15.992 align:middle line:84% Chapter 6 of the general laws is hereby amended by inserting-- 01:17:15.992 --> 01:17:17.450 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 01:17:17.450 --> 01:17:19.230 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 01:17:19.230 --> 01:17:20.280 align:middle line:90% Does chair hear objection? 01:17:20.280 --> 01:17:20.988 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 01:17:20.988 --> 01:17:23.250 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 01:17:23.250 --> 01:17:25.450 align:middle line:84% All those in favor say aye, opposed, no. 01:17:25.450 --> 01:17:26.229 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:17:26.229 --> 01:17:27.270 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 01:17:27.270 --> 01:18:00.650 align:middle line:90% 01:18:00.650 --> 01:18:02.340 align:middle line:84% Since the rules do not permit the house 01:18:02.340 --> 01:18:04.760 align:middle line:84% to meet beyond the hour of 9:00 PM, 01:18:04.760 --> 01:18:07.270 align:middle line:84% the chair will now place before the House 01:18:07.270 --> 01:18:12.200 align:middle line:84% the question of suspension of rule 1A, which if suspended 01:18:12.200 --> 01:18:14.510 align:middle line:84% will allow the house to continue to meet 01:18:14.510 --> 01:18:16.180 align:middle line:90% until the hour of midnight. 01:18:16.180 --> 01:18:19.410 align:middle line:84% A roll call is required, and a roll call 01:18:19.410 --> 01:18:20.780 align:middle line:90% will be called forthwith. 01:18:20.780 --> 01:18:22.972 align:middle line:84% Court officers will please summons the members 01:18:22.972 --> 01:18:25.180 align:middle line:84% and indicate to them that a roll call is in progress, 01:18:25.180 --> 01:18:28.140 align:middle line:84% and will remain open for three minutes. 01:18:28.140 --> 01:18:45.070 align:middle line:84% So I think everybody should vote now. 01:18:45.070 --> 01:21:54.952 align:middle line:90% 01:21:54.952 --> 01:21:56.660 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wish to do so? 01:21:56.660 --> 01:22:24.950 align:middle line:90% 01:22:24.950 --> 01:22:27.380 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wish to do so? 01:22:27.380 --> 01:22:29.530 align:middle line:90% Time for voting has expired. 01:22:29.530 --> 01:22:31.480 align:middle line:84% The clerk will display the tally. 01:22:31.480 --> 01:22:35.700 align:middle line:84% In this matter 126 have voted in the affirmative, 01:22:35.700 --> 01:22:37.590 align:middle line:90% 31 in the negative. 01:22:37.590 --> 01:22:42.640 align:middle line:84% The consolidated amendment is passed. 01:22:42.640 --> 01:22:44.055 align:middle line:90% I'm sorry, rule 1A is suspended. 01:22:44.055 --> 01:23:18.940 align:middle line:90% 01:23:18.940 --> 01:23:21.170 align:middle line:84% Miss Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield 01:23:21.170 --> 01:23:23.960 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent to be recorded on the previous roll 01:23:23.960 --> 01:23:24.460 align:middle line:90% call. 01:23:24.460 --> 01:23:25.340 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 01:23:25.340 --> 01:23:26.048 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 01:23:26.048 --> 01:23:34.290 align:middle line:90% 01:23:34.290 --> 01:23:37.015 align:middle line:84% On roll call 51, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, yes. 01:23:37.015 --> 01:23:49.480 align:middle line:90% 01:23:49.480 --> 01:23:51.807 align:middle line:84% Miss DiZoglio of Methuen offers an amendment 01:23:51.807 --> 01:23:52.890 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 01:23:52.890 --> 01:23:54.306 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 01:23:54.306 --> 01:24:09.150 align:middle line:90% 01:24:09.150 --> 01:24:13.090 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 423, Miss DiZoglio of Methuen 01:24:13.090 --> 01:24:15.980 align:middle line:84% moves to amend the bill by adding the following section. 01:24:15.980 --> 01:24:18.331 align:middle line:84% The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 01:24:18.331 --> 01:24:20.580 align:middle line:84% in coordination with the Department of Public Health-- 01:24:20.580 --> 01:24:21.830 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 01:24:21.830 --> 01:24:23.680 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 01:24:23.680 --> 01:24:24.610 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 01:24:24.610 --> 01:24:25.220 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 01:24:25.220 --> 01:24:26.950 align:middle line:84% Question comes on the adoption of the amendment. 01:24:26.950 --> 01:24:28.880 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Miss DiZoglio of Methuen. 01:24:28.880 --> 01:24:31.925 align:middle line:90% 01:24:31.925 --> 01:24:34.300 align:middle line:84% Thank you Madam Speaker, and through you, to the members. 01:24:34.300 --> 01:24:35.970 align:middle line:84% I rise in support of House Amendment 01:24:35.970 --> 01:24:39.820 align:middle line:84% 423, an act relative to substance abuse education 01:24:39.820 --> 01:24:41.810 align:middle line:90% in our public schools. 01:24:41.810 --> 01:24:44.680 align:middle line:84% Madam Speaker, you know as the leader of the honorable member 01:24:44.680 --> 01:24:47.090 align:middle line:84% of this house how much this body has strived 01:24:47.090 --> 01:24:50.080 align:middle line:84% to combat the ongoing, and heartbreaking, 01:24:50.080 --> 01:24:53.480 align:middle line:84% and life shattering opiate epidemic and overall substance 01:24:53.480 --> 01:24:57.470 align:middle line:84% misuse issues that the residents of this state, our loved ones, 01:24:57.470 --> 01:24:57.970 align:middle line:90% are facing. 01:24:57.970 --> 01:25:00.890 align:middle line:84% It has been under your leadership and the leadership 01:25:00.890 --> 01:25:03.150 align:middle line:84% of the gentleman from Haverhill and the gentlelady 01:25:03.150 --> 01:25:04.940 align:middle line:84% from Jamaica Plain, that we have been 01:25:04.940 --> 01:25:07.380 align:middle line:84% able to make so much progress in the area of treatment, 01:25:07.380 --> 01:25:10.970 align:middle line:84% and recovery, and reducing the rate of recidivism. 01:25:10.970 --> 01:25:13.280 align:middle line:84% Under your leadership, from what I 01:25:13.280 --> 01:25:16.847 align:middle line:84% have been able to experience in this body since 2013, which 01:25:16.847 --> 01:25:18.680 align:middle line:84% was my first year in the Massachusetts state 01:25:18.680 --> 01:25:21.230 align:middle line:84% legislature, this body has increased 01:25:21.230 --> 01:25:23.850 align:middle line:84% funding for overall substance abuse services, 01:25:23.850 --> 01:25:27.160 align:middle line:84% particularly in the area of treatment and recovery 01:25:27.160 --> 01:25:30.140 align:middle line:90% by over 60%. 01:25:30.140 --> 01:25:31.780 align:middle line:84% We have been able to add more beds. 01:25:31.780 --> 01:25:36.630 align:middle line:84% We've been able open and hire more treatment specialists 01:25:36.630 --> 01:25:38.750 align:middle line:90% in our communities, like mine. 01:25:38.750 --> 01:25:41.220 align:middle line:84% We've been able to fund important live-in recovery 01:25:41.220 --> 01:25:42.310 align:middle line:90% programs. 01:25:42.310 --> 01:25:44.840 align:middle line:84% We've been able to, Madam Speaker, 01:25:44.840 --> 01:25:47.260 align:middle line:84% enhance emergency services, providing 01:25:47.260 --> 01:25:51.260 align:middle line:84% lifesaving tools for those who may have overdosed. 01:25:51.260 --> 01:25:53.870 align:middle line:84% We partnered wholeheartedly with our colleagues 01:25:53.870 --> 01:25:56.610 align:middle line:84% across the aisle under the leadership of the gentleman 01:25:56.610 --> 01:26:02.160 align:middle line:84% from North Reading, and with the governor and his administration 01:26:02.160 --> 01:26:04.980 align:middle line:84% to target prescription related issues such as doctor 01:26:04.980 --> 01:26:08.100 align:middle line:84% shopping, overprescribing, prescription monitoring, 01:26:08.100 --> 01:26:10.770 align:middle line:84% additional training for doctors regarding pain management, 01:26:10.770 --> 01:26:14.190 align:middle line:84% updating warning labels on opioid medications, 01:26:14.190 --> 01:26:16.280 align:middle line:84% and limiting the prescription opioids especially 01:26:16.280 --> 01:26:18.970 align:middle line:84% as it pertains to our most vulnerable citizens, 01:26:18.970 --> 01:26:21.330 align:middle line:90% our children. 01:26:21.330 --> 01:26:24.190 align:middle line:84% We've made tremendous strides in this battle against addiction. 01:26:24.190 --> 01:26:27.400 align:middle line:84% And that is why, Madam Speaker, it's so concerning to me that 01:26:27.400 --> 01:26:30.960 align:middle line:84% after all of these efforts, and after all of these achievements 01:26:30.960 --> 01:26:34.430 align:middle line:84% contributing upwards of 60% in additional funds 01:26:34.430 --> 01:26:38.480 align:middle line:84% to substance abuse services in just the last few years, 01:26:38.480 --> 01:26:42.480 align:middle line:84% we still continue to see increased use of opioids 01:26:42.480 --> 01:26:45.620 align:middle line:84% in particular, and increased overdoses resulting 01:26:45.620 --> 01:26:49.340 align:middle line:90% in death across the board. 01:26:49.340 --> 01:26:51.890 align:middle line:84% Now Madam Speaker, you know what we want to see. 01:26:51.890 --> 01:26:54.820 align:middle line:90% 01:26:54.820 --> 01:26:58.180 align:middle line:84% You know that we need to create legislation addressing issues-- 01:26:58.180 --> 01:27:00.660 align:middle line:84% Chair apologizes to the gentlelady of the microphone. 01:27:00.660 --> 01:27:03.530 align:middle line:84% For what purpose does the gentlelady rise? 01:27:03.530 --> 01:27:05.070 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:27:05.070 --> 01:27:09.810 align:middle line:84% The lady indicates that she is unable to hear the gentlelady 01:27:09.810 --> 01:27:10.900 align:middle line:90% at the microphone. 01:27:10.900 --> 01:27:13.280 align:middle line:84% Chair would please ask the members 01:27:13.280 --> 01:27:15.940 align:middle line:84% to subdue their conversations, take their seats, 01:27:15.940 --> 01:27:18.440 align:middle line:84% or take their conversation out to the hallway. 01:27:18.440 --> 01:27:19.230 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:27:19.230 --> 01:27:22.060 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Miss DiZoglio of Methuen. 01:27:22.060 --> 01:27:23.760 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 01:27:23.760 --> 01:27:27.050 align:middle line:84% You know that what we want to see when we increased funding 01:27:27.050 --> 01:27:28.590 align:middle line:84% and create legislation to address 01:27:28.590 --> 01:27:32.320 align:middle line:84% an issue, any issue, that we want to see a certain trend 01:27:32.320 --> 01:27:33.100 align:middle line:90% happening. 01:27:33.100 --> 01:27:35.130 align:middle line:84% If we increase funding and resources 01:27:35.130 --> 01:27:38.260 align:middle line:84% and create good policies for our public schools, for example, 01:27:38.260 --> 01:27:41.590 align:middle line:84% we want to see positive results in overall student 01:27:41.590 --> 01:27:43.050 align:middle line:90% achievement and success. 01:27:43.050 --> 01:27:45.990 align:middle line:84% What we would want to see, if we had a graph here, 01:27:45.990 --> 01:27:49.160 align:middle line:84% is we would want to see two parallel lines both slanting 01:27:49.160 --> 01:27:52.920 align:middle line:84% upward, signaling positive gains in the areas in which we 01:27:52.920 --> 01:27:54.590 align:middle line:90% have invested. 01:27:54.590 --> 01:27:57.780 align:middle line:84% In this case, Madam Speaker, in investing all the resources 01:27:57.780 --> 01:28:00.180 align:middle line:84% and policy changes we have invested, 01:28:00.180 --> 01:28:02.020 align:middle line:84% we also want to see a trend that reflects 01:28:02.020 --> 01:28:04.030 align:middle line:90% our efforts are working. 01:28:04.030 --> 01:28:06.500 align:middle line:84% Unfortunately-- and I hate to see the data, 01:28:06.500 --> 01:28:07.940 align:middle line:90% but it can't be denied-- 01:28:07.940 --> 01:28:10.810 align:middle line:84% since we've been trying to combat this epidemic, 01:28:10.810 --> 01:28:14.270 align:middle line:84% we've still seen a continuous across the board 01:28:14.270 --> 01:28:18.810 align:middle line:84% increase in overdose related deaths. 01:28:18.810 --> 01:28:20.810 align:middle line:84% Those lines that are supposed to be intersecting 01:28:20.810 --> 01:28:22.860 align:middle line:84% in this particular case were substance abuse 01:28:22.860 --> 01:28:25.380 align:middle line:84% funding resources and oversight is going up, 01:28:25.380 --> 01:28:29.450 align:middle line:84% we want to see substance misuse and overdoses going down. 01:28:29.450 --> 01:28:33.410 align:middle line:84% But what is happening now is the exact opposite, Madam Speaker. 01:28:33.410 --> 01:28:36.180 align:middle line:84% Those lines are, in fact parallel. 01:28:36.180 --> 01:28:39.890 align:middle line:84% And we keep investing, but we keep seeing an increase and not 01:28:39.890 --> 01:28:43.730 align:middle line:84% a decrease in these overdose related deaths. 01:28:43.730 --> 01:28:45.980 align:middle line:84% Now, that is not to suggest, Madam Speaker, in any way 01:28:45.980 --> 01:28:48.160 align:middle line:84% that this funding has not been put to good use. 01:28:48.160 --> 01:28:49.840 align:middle line:84% I firmly believe that our efforts 01:28:49.840 --> 01:28:52.270 align:middle line:84% in the area of substance abuse treatment and recovery 01:28:52.270 --> 01:28:54.802 align:middle line:84% are making a tremendous positive difference 01:28:54.802 --> 01:28:56.510 align:middle line:84% in the lives of our citizens, and that we 01:28:56.510 --> 01:28:59.820 align:middle line:84% need to keep investing and keep providing more resources 01:28:59.820 --> 01:29:01.660 align:middle line:90% to those who want to recover. 01:29:01.660 --> 01:29:03.890 align:middle line:84% Even though we've seen these increases 01:29:03.890 --> 01:29:06.150 align:middle line:84% in overdoses over the past few years, 01:29:06.150 --> 01:29:09.690 align:middle line:84% I believe we would have seen many, many more resulting 01:29:09.690 --> 01:29:11.890 align:middle line:84% in death or lifelong mental illness 01:29:11.890 --> 01:29:14.270 align:middle line:84% if we had not gotten on the ball and begun 01:29:14.270 --> 01:29:17.150 align:middle line:90% investing when we did. 01:29:17.150 --> 01:29:19.060 align:middle line:84% What I am asking for in the implementation 01:29:19.060 --> 01:29:21.660 align:middle line:84% of this bill, Madam Speaker, is that we really 01:29:21.660 --> 01:29:23.480 align:middle line:84% look back over what we have been doing 01:29:23.480 --> 01:29:28.470 align:middle line:84% and ask ourselves the question, not have we done enough, 01:29:28.470 --> 01:29:32.850 align:middle line:84% but of how can we continue to build upon our efforts 01:29:32.850 --> 01:29:35.180 align:middle line:84% up until this point, to really make 01:29:35.180 --> 01:29:40.090 align:middle line:84% the impact that we want to have in the area of substance abuse? 01:29:40.090 --> 01:29:43.810 align:middle line:84% I believe that the additional area we could focus on more in 01:29:43.810 --> 01:29:45.980 align:middle line:90% is education and prevention. 01:29:45.980 --> 01:29:49.440 align:middle line:84% Now Madam Speaker, you know that addressing this epidemic 01:29:49.440 --> 01:29:51.860 align:middle line:84% requires using a multi-pronged approach. 01:29:51.860 --> 01:29:54.650 align:middle line:84% We need to focus on treatment and recovery, 01:29:54.650 --> 01:30:00.690 align:middle line:84% reducing the rate of recidivism, and prevention and education. 01:30:00.690 --> 01:30:02.890 align:middle line:84% And while we've thankfully really seemed 01:30:02.890 --> 01:30:05.810 align:middle line:84% to hyperfocus on the first two categories 01:30:05.810 --> 01:30:09.380 align:middle line:84% of substance abuse prevention, and substance abuse 01:30:09.380 --> 01:30:10.970 align:middle line:84% treatment or recovery, and reducing 01:30:10.970 --> 01:30:14.330 align:middle line:84% the rate of recidivism, I truly believe 01:30:14.330 --> 01:30:18.840 align:middle line:84% that if we want to see progress in the area of saving lives, 01:30:18.840 --> 01:30:23.090 align:middle line:84% we're going to need to turn our hyper focus to the area 01:30:23.090 --> 01:30:27.030 align:middle line:90% of prevention and education. 01:30:27.030 --> 01:30:29.840 align:middle line:84% When someone tries that first dose or takes that first pill 01:30:29.840 --> 01:30:32.210 align:middle line:84% and begins messing around or experimenting 01:30:32.210 --> 01:30:35.780 align:middle line:84% with dangerous substances like opioids and gets hooked, 01:30:35.780 --> 01:30:38.140 align:middle line:84% that person is going to have to deal 01:30:38.140 --> 01:30:40.540 align:middle line:84% with the repercussions of the issues associated 01:30:40.540 --> 01:30:44.270 align:middle line:84% with addiction and recovery for the rest of their lives. 01:30:44.270 --> 01:30:48.100 align:middle line:84% It may be a great struggle, not only for them, 01:30:48.100 --> 01:30:50.480 align:middle line:84% but for their loved ones who have to watch 01:30:50.480 --> 01:30:52.850 align:middle line:90% them go through this all. 01:30:52.850 --> 01:30:56.980 align:middle line:84% The goal here, Madam Speaker, is to prevent the misconception 01:30:56.980 --> 01:30:58.990 align:middle line:84% that this will never happen to me. 01:30:58.990 --> 01:31:02.280 align:middle line:84% It's to prevent that first experimental moment. 01:31:02.280 --> 01:31:07.590 align:middle line:84% It's to educate and empower our children and our youth 01:31:07.590 --> 01:31:09.810 align:middle line:84% on the power they have to overcome 01:31:09.810 --> 01:31:14.740 align:middle line:84% peer pressure, self-doubt, the urge to self medicate, 01:31:14.740 --> 01:31:17.530 align:middle line:84% and to help build them up in the overall life skills 01:31:17.530 --> 01:31:19.220 align:middle line:84% that they need to be able to make 01:31:19.220 --> 01:31:22.710 align:middle line:90% informed and healthy decisions. 01:31:22.710 --> 01:31:25.490 align:middle line:84% My bill, Madam Speaker, suggests that an evidence based 01:31:25.490 --> 01:31:28.460 align:middle line:84% substance abuse education and prevention curriculum 01:31:28.460 --> 01:31:30.760 align:middle line:84% be promulgated through the Department of Elementary 01:31:30.760 --> 01:31:33.370 align:middle line:84% and Secondary Education to be implemented 01:31:33.370 --> 01:31:35.390 align:middle line:90% in our public school classrooms. 01:31:35.390 --> 01:31:39.750 align:middle line:84% It really is, in my mind, no excuse 01:31:39.750 --> 01:31:42.410 align:middle line:84% with the rapid rate of overdoses that we can continue 01:31:42.410 --> 01:31:46.140 align:middle line:84% to see especially, amongst our youth, a reason 01:31:46.140 --> 01:31:48.770 align:middle line:84% not to pursue the issue of mandating evidence 01:31:48.770 --> 01:31:50.740 align:middle line:84% based substance abuse prevention curriculum 01:31:50.740 --> 01:31:52.631 align:middle line:90% in our public schools. 01:31:52.631 --> 01:31:54.130 align:middle line:84% We have been trying everything else. 01:31:54.130 --> 01:31:56.379 align:middle line:84% And from someone who has been surrounded by loved ones 01:31:56.379 --> 01:31:57.230 align:middle line:90% battling addiction-- 01:31:57.230 --> 01:31:59.890 align:middle line:84% as I know many of you in this room have-- 01:31:59.890 --> 01:32:03.630 align:middle line:84% for years now, I implore this body 01:32:03.630 --> 01:32:06.260 align:middle line:84% to continue to look for ways to increase prevention 01:32:06.260 --> 01:32:10.940 align:middle line:84% and education initiatives in this and in all other areas. 01:32:10.940 --> 01:32:13.420 align:middle line:84% I thank you Madam Speaker for your continued efforts 01:32:13.420 --> 01:32:15.760 align:middle line:84% to help families like mine, and I look forward 01:32:15.760 --> 01:32:18.410 align:middle line:84% to working together with you through the committee process 01:32:18.410 --> 01:32:23.950 align:middle line:84% to address funding for this issue in the coming months. 01:32:23.950 --> 01:32:25.950 align:middle line:84% And I respectfully withdraw my amendment. 01:32:25.950 --> 01:32:27.740 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:32:27.740 --> 01:32:29.610 align:middle line:84% The lady asks unanimous permission 01:32:29.610 --> 01:32:30.710 align:middle line:90% to withdraw the amendment. 01:32:30.710 --> 01:32:31.460 align:middle line:90% Does the char hear objection? 01:32:31.460 --> 01:32:32.335 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 01:32:32.335 --> 01:32:44.790 align:middle line:90% 01:32:44.790 --> 01:32:47.517 align:middle line:84% Mr. Lyons of Andover offers an amendment 01:32:47.517 --> 01:32:48.600 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 01:32:48.600 --> 01:32:50.016 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 01:32:50.016 --> 01:33:03.140 align:middle line:90% 01:33:03.140 --> 01:33:07.360 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 868, Representative Lyons 01:33:07.360 --> 01:33:08.831 align:middle line:84% of Andover, Lombardo of Billerica, 01:33:08.831 --> 01:33:11.330 align:middle line:84% and O'Connell of Taunton move to amend the bill in section 2 01:33:11.330 --> 01:33:15.060 align:middle line:84% by inserting after item 8600 the following item. 01:33:15.060 --> 01:33:17.080 align:middle line:84% For the executive office of public safety 01:33:17.080 --> 01:33:18.722 align:middle line:84% to establish a drug strike force-- 01:33:18.722 --> 01:33:20.180 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 01:33:20.180 --> 01:33:21.970 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 01:33:21.970 --> 01:33:22.950 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 01:33:22.950 --> 01:33:23.699 align:middle line:90% Chairs hears none. 01:33:23.699 --> 01:33:25.320 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption amendment. 01:33:25.320 --> 01:33:28.590 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover. 01:33:28.590 --> 01:33:30.320 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 01:33:30.320 --> 01:33:57.030 align:middle line:84% The hell did I do with my [INAUDIBLE]?? 01:33:57.030 --> 01:33:58.180 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 01:33:58.180 --> 01:34:03.120 align:middle line:84% Madam Speaker, this is an amendment 01:34:03.120 --> 01:34:08.800 align:middle line:84% to increase money for the Executive Office of Public 01:34:08.800 --> 01:34:12.470 align:middle line:84% Safety to establish a drug strike force meant 01:34:12.470 --> 01:34:16.570 align:middle line:84% to augment local enforcement entities so they may receive 01:34:16.570 --> 01:34:19.220 align:middle line:84% proper training equipment and personnel 01:34:19.220 --> 01:34:23.750 align:middle line:84% required to effectively combat drug trafficking. 01:34:23.750 --> 01:34:26.010 align:middle line:84% One of the things that we have learned 01:34:26.010 --> 01:34:28.380 align:middle line:84% in the last couple of years as we 01:34:28.380 --> 01:34:31.820 align:middle line:84% take a look at this opiate epidemic is we 01:34:31.820 --> 01:34:37.280 align:middle line:84% now have available to us a known area throughout the state 01:34:37.280 --> 01:34:41.420 align:middle line:84% of where drugs are being sold, and drug trafficking 01:34:41.420 --> 01:34:43.010 align:middle line:90% is taking place. 01:34:43.010 --> 01:34:46.320 align:middle line:84% And one of the things that I believe that we need to do 01:34:46.320 --> 01:34:50.920 align:middle line:84% is we need to help our local police enforcement 01:34:50.920 --> 01:34:54.850 align:middle line:90% officers at the local level. 01:34:54.850 --> 01:34:59.850 align:middle line:84% Currently there are simply not enough local police officers 01:34:59.850 --> 01:35:03.520 align:middle line:84% in the towns and cities where this epidemic is growing out 01:35:03.520 --> 01:35:04.840 align:middle line:90% of control. 01:35:04.840 --> 01:35:08.390 align:middle line:84% And what this amendment does was to spend money 01:35:08.390 --> 01:35:12.070 align:middle line:84% in the public safety office where 01:35:12.070 --> 01:35:17.680 align:middle line:84% we would establish a statewide task force which will augment 01:35:17.680 --> 01:35:18.990 align:middle line:90% local police departments. 01:35:18.990 --> 01:35:23.110 align:middle line:84% Just picture the fact that in some of these cities which we 01:35:23.110 --> 01:35:27.560 align:middle line:84% now know have become Meccas of drug trafficking, 01:35:27.560 --> 01:35:31.770 align:middle line:84% the local police departments are simply unable-- 01:35:31.770 --> 01:35:33.470 align:middle line:90% not because they don't want to-- 01:35:33.470 --> 01:35:38.260 align:middle line:84% but they are simply unable to add to their day 01:35:38.260 --> 01:35:43.620 align:middle line:84% in and day out efforts to control this epidemic. 01:35:43.620 --> 01:35:47.510 align:middle line:84% So I filed this last year, I filed it again this year. 01:35:47.510 --> 01:35:52.240 align:middle line:84% And I would hope that we could pass it. 01:35:52.240 --> 01:35:54.527 align:middle line:84% Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. 01:35:54.527 --> 01:35:56.360 align:middle line:84% Question comes in adoption of the amendment. 01:35:56.360 --> 01:35:58.130 align:middle line:84% All those in favor say aye, oppose, no. 01:35:58.130 --> 01:35:58.840 align:middle line:90% The nos have it. 01:35:58.840 --> 01:36:00.020 align:middle line:90% The amendment's not adopted. 01:36:00.020 --> 01:36:06.410 align:middle line:90% 01:36:06.410 --> 01:36:08.507 align:middle line:84% Mr. Lyons of Andover offers an amendment 01:36:08.507 --> 01:36:09.590 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 01:36:09.590 --> 01:36:11.006 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 01:36:11.006 --> 01:36:23.210 align:middle line:90% 01:36:23.210 --> 01:36:27.470 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 865, Representative Lyons of Andover 01:36:27.470 --> 01:36:30.150 align:middle line:84% and Mr. Lombardo of Billerica move to amend the bill 01:36:30.150 --> 01:36:32.720 align:middle line:84% in section two and items 0321, 15, 01:36:32.720 --> 01:36:34.134 align:middle line:84% 10 by strike out the figures 98-- 01:36:34.134 --> 01:36:35.550 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection the clerk 01:36:35.550 --> 01:36:37.250 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of amendments. 01:36:37.250 --> 01:36:38.500 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 01:36:38.500 --> 01:36:39.317 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 01:36:39.317 --> 01:36:41.150 align:middle line:84% Question comes of adoption of the amendment. 01:36:41.150 --> 01:36:42.430 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover. 01:36:42.430 --> 01:36:43.013 align:middle line:90% You listening? 01:36:43.013 --> 01:37:04.680 align:middle line:90% Get the [INAUDIBLE] ready. 01:37:04.680 --> 01:37:07.320 align:middle line:90% 01:37:07.320 --> 01:37:08.530 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 01:37:08.530 --> 01:37:12.050 align:middle line:84% Madam Speaker, this is actually an increase in a line item. 01:37:12.050 --> 01:37:17.340 align:middle line:90% 01:37:17.340 --> 01:37:21.960 align:middle line:84% And what it is is CPC private counsel according 01:37:21.960 --> 01:37:30.450 align:middle line:84% to the fiscal year current budget has spent $125,000,844, 01:37:30.450 --> 01:37:43.700 align:middle line:84% and the governor's budget was for $144,177,000. 01:37:43.700 --> 01:37:47.560 align:middle line:84% And the budget that we're proposing 01:37:47.560 --> 01:37:52.850 align:middle line:84% is actually $26,000 less than what 01:37:52.850 --> 01:37:56.620 align:middle line:90% we've actually spent so far. 01:37:56.620 --> 01:38:01.470 align:middle line:84% And I appreciate the fact that people like to compare this 01:38:01.470 --> 01:38:03.380 align:middle line:90% to the snow and ice budget. 01:38:03.380 --> 01:38:07.920 align:middle line:84% I don't look at that the same way. 01:38:07.920 --> 01:38:09.960 align:middle line:84% And I think one of the things that we 01:38:09.960 --> 01:38:13.230 align:middle line:84% need to do in our budgeting process 01:38:13.230 --> 01:38:16.890 align:middle line:84% which I know a lot of people put a lot of effort 01:38:16.890 --> 01:38:17.999 align:middle line:90% into this budget. 01:38:17.999 --> 01:38:19.790 align:middle line:84% But I think one of the things we need to do 01:38:19.790 --> 01:38:22.110 align:middle line:90% is really be more transparent. 01:38:22.110 --> 01:38:24.650 align:middle line:84% And when you've got a line item that you're 01:38:24.650 --> 01:38:28.580 align:middle line:84% spending $125 million on, and you've 01:38:28.580 --> 01:38:30.530 align:middle line:84% done that year, after year, after year, 01:38:30.530 --> 01:38:34.930 align:middle line:84% to come in and fund it at $30, $40, $50 million less, 01:38:34.930 --> 01:38:38.570 align:middle line:84% I just think is really unfair to the whole process. 01:38:38.570 --> 01:38:41.810 align:middle line:84% And I think it goes to the heart of what 01:38:41.810 --> 01:38:44.990 align:middle line:84% I believe we have to do as a legislature, which 01:38:44.990 --> 01:38:49.480 align:middle line:84% is we really need to understand what we're voting on. 01:38:49.480 --> 01:38:51.390 align:middle line:90% And we don't. 01:38:51.390 --> 01:38:54.140 align:middle line:84% I mean, Mass Health is a perfect example. 01:38:54.140 --> 01:38:55.990 align:middle line:84% But anyhow, Madam Speaker, thank you 01:38:55.990 --> 01:38:58.350 align:middle line:84% very much for the opportunity to discuss this. 01:38:58.350 --> 01:39:00.350 align:middle line:84% Question comes of the adoption of the amendment. 01:39:00.350 --> 01:39:02.114 align:middle line:84% All those in favor say aye, oppose, no. 01:39:02.114 --> 01:39:02.780 align:middle line:90% The nos have it. 01:39:02.780 --> 01:39:03.946 align:middle line:90% The amendment's not adopted. 01:39:03.946 --> 01:39:25.300 align:middle line:90% 01:39:25.300 --> 01:39:27.771 align:middle line:84% Mr. Dempsey offers a consolidated amendment 01:39:27.771 --> 01:39:28.770 align:middle line:90% in the hands of a clerk. 01:39:28.770 --> 01:39:30.186 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 01:39:30.186 --> 01:39:35.770 align:middle line:90% 01:39:35.770 --> 01:39:38.230 align:middle line:84% This is a consolidated amendment in the category 01:39:38.230 --> 01:39:40.960 align:middle line:84% of public safety and the judiciary. 01:39:40.960 --> 01:39:45.340 align:middle line:84% All the numbers are accounted for except for amendment number 01:39:45.340 --> 01:39:49.550 align:middle line:84% 868, which was omitted from the list inadvertently, 01:39:49.550 --> 01:39:51.300 align:middle line:90% but has been added. 01:39:51.300 --> 01:39:56.940 align:middle line:84% This amendment number 686, Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill and others 01:39:56.940 --> 01:40:01.180 align:middle line:84% move to amend the bill in section two in item 03211600 01:40:01.180 --> 01:40:02.432 align:middle line:90% by striking out the figures-- 01:40:02.432 --> 01:40:03.890 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 01:40:03.890 --> 01:40:05.810 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 01:40:05.810 --> 01:40:07.059 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 01:40:07.059 --> 01:40:08.260 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 01:40:08.260 --> 01:40:10.950 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 01:40:10.950 --> 01:40:13.350 align:middle line:90% 01:40:13.350 --> 01:40:13.850 align:middle line:90% No one? 01:40:13.850 --> 01:40:16.630 align:middle line:90% 01:40:16.630 --> 01:40:17.390 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:40:17.390 --> 01:40:19.090 align:middle line:90% Chair will be in a brief recess. 01:40:19.090 --> 01:43:06.340 align:middle line:90% 01:43:06.340 --> 01:43:08.660 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 01:43:08.660 --> 01:43:11.350 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Miss Cronin of Easton. 01:43:11.350 --> 01:43:19.100 align:middle line:90% 01:43:19.100 --> 01:43:22.330 align:middle line:84% Thank you Madam Speaker, and through you, to the members. 01:43:22.330 --> 01:43:25.660 align:middle line:84% I rise in support of the consolidated amendment 01:43:25.660 --> 01:43:27.390 align:middle line:90% for the judiciary. 01:43:27.390 --> 01:43:31.190 align:middle line:84% Thank you to our speaker for your leadership 01:43:31.190 --> 01:43:36.640 align:middle line:84% and continued commitment and support for our judiciary. 01:43:36.640 --> 01:43:39.620 align:middle line:84% I would like to thank the gentleman from Haverhill 01:43:39.620 --> 01:43:42.500 align:middle line:84% and the dedicated and hard working ways 01:43:42.500 --> 01:43:46.820 align:middle line:84% and means staff for thoughtfully crafting a budget which 01:43:46.820 --> 01:43:51.090 align:middle line:84% strongly reflects both the values and the priorities 01:43:51.090 --> 01:43:53.090 align:middle line:90% of our members. 01:43:53.090 --> 01:43:56.070 align:middle line:84% The House Budget demonstrates our commitment 01:43:56.070 --> 01:44:00.770 align:middle line:84% to maintaining justice for all citizens of the Commonwealth. 01:44:00.770 --> 01:44:04.530 align:middle line:84% We are committing $3.5 million in the budget 01:44:04.530 --> 01:44:07.840 align:middle line:84% to implement the recommendations of the Council 01:44:07.840 --> 01:44:12.100 align:middle line:84% on state governments report to tackle recidivism, 01:44:12.100 --> 01:44:16.860 align:middle line:84% mental health issues, and the specific issues faced by youth 01:44:16.860 --> 01:44:19.610 align:middle line:90% in our criminal justice system. 01:44:19.610 --> 01:44:22.640 align:middle line:84% The House Ways and Means budget funds the judiciary 01:44:22.640 --> 01:44:27.460 align:middle line:84% account $11 million above the governor's budget 01:44:27.460 --> 01:44:33.260 align:middle line:84% and $18.5 million above the fiscal year '17 budget. 01:44:33.260 --> 01:44:38.690 align:middle line:84% The budget increases funding for the trial court $10.9 million 01:44:38.690 --> 01:44:42.930 align:middle line:84% above the governor's budget and $17.3 million 01:44:42.930 --> 01:44:46.970 align:middle line:84% above the fiscal year '17 budget. 01:44:46.970 --> 01:44:49.500 align:middle line:84% The consolidated amendment increases 01:44:49.500 --> 01:44:53.610 align:middle line:84% funding for Massachusetts legal assistance corporation 01:44:53.610 --> 01:44:57.580 align:middle line:90% by half a million dollars. 01:44:57.580 --> 01:45:02.430 align:middle line:84% This is a $2 million increase over the fiscal year '17 01:45:02.430 --> 01:45:05.910 align:middle line:84% budget, and a $1.8 million increase 01:45:05.910 --> 01:45:07.600 align:middle line:90% over the governor's budget. 01:45:07.600 --> 01:45:14.010 align:middle line:84% This will allow MLAC to take 3,020 new cases that 01:45:14.010 --> 01:45:21.240 align:middle line:84% will directly affect 7,820 low income individuals 01:45:21.240 --> 01:45:23.730 align:middle line:90% from across Massachusetts. 01:45:23.730 --> 01:45:26.860 align:middle line:84% Some highlights of the consolidated amendment. 01:45:26.860 --> 01:45:33.320 align:middle line:84% An additional $545,000 for court appointed special advocate 01:45:33.320 --> 01:45:37.490 align:middle line:84% programs across the Commonwealth. 01:45:37.490 --> 01:45:43.050 align:middle line:84% $1,961,200 for the social law library. 01:45:43.050 --> 01:45:51.420 align:middle line:84% $1,609,465 for prisoners' legal services. 01:45:51.420 --> 01:46:00.160 align:middle line:84% $1,147,955 for mental health legal advisers. 01:46:00.160 --> 01:46:04.250 align:middle line:84% This amendment makes key strategic investments 01:46:04.250 --> 01:46:08.800 align:middle line:84% in the future of our judicial and justice system. 01:46:08.800 --> 01:46:12.625 align:middle line:84% I strongly urge your support of this consolidated amendment. 01:46:12.625 --> 01:46:17.260 align:middle line:90% 01:46:17.260 --> 01:46:20.740 align:middle line:84% Roll call being required, roll call will be called forthwith. 01:46:20.740 --> 01:46:23.087 align:middle line:84% Court officers will please summons the members 01:46:23.087 --> 01:46:24.920 align:middle line:84% and indicate that a roll call is in progress 01:46:24.920 --> 01:46:26.545 align:middle line:84% and will remain open for three minutes. 01:46:26.545 --> 01:49:03.620 align:middle line:90% 01:49:03.620 --> 01:49:05.880 align:middle line:84% The clerk will call Mr. Petrolati of Ludlow. 01:49:05.880 --> 01:49:08.860 align:middle line:90% 01:49:08.860 --> 01:49:10.920 align:middle line:84% Thomas M. Petrolati answers present. 01:49:10.920 --> 01:50:14.220 align:middle line:90% 01:50:14.220 --> 01:50:16.870 align:middle line:84% The clerk will call Mr. Galvin of Canton. 01:50:16.870 --> 01:50:20.200 align:middle line:90% 01:50:20.200 --> 01:50:21.690 align:middle line:90% William Galvin answers present. 01:50:21.690 --> 01:50:38.120 align:middle line:90% 01:50:38.120 --> 01:50:39.910 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wish to do so? 01:50:39.910 --> 01:50:41.350 align:middle line:90% Time for voting has expired. 01:50:41.350 --> 01:50:43.340 align:middle line:84% The clerk will display the tally. 01:50:43.340 --> 01:50:47.930 align:middle line:84% 158 members have indicated in the affirmative. 01:50:47.930 --> 01:50:49.190 align:middle line:90% None in the negative. 01:50:49.190 --> 01:50:51.230 align:middle line:84% Consolidated amendment is adopted. 01:50:51.230 --> 01:50:56.590 align:middle line:90% 01:50:56.590 --> 01:50:59.357 align:middle line:84% Mr. Dempsey of Haverloft [? is ?] consolidated amendment 01:50:59.357 --> 01:51:00.440 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 01:51:00.440 --> 01:51:01.856 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 01:51:01.856 --> 01:51:12.190 align:middle line:90% 01:51:12.190 --> 01:51:14.950 align:middle line:84% Consolidated Amendment I, in the category 01:51:14.950 --> 01:51:16.980 align:middle line:84% of labor and economic development. 01:51:16.980 --> 01:51:19.660 align:middle line:84% All of the amendments within the categories 01:51:19.660 --> 01:51:21.560 align:middle line:90% have been accounted for. 01:51:21.560 --> 01:51:26.116 align:middle line:90% Fiscal note is $14,522,077. 01:51:26.116 --> 01:51:28.490 align:middle line:84% Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill and others moved to amend a bill 01:51:28.490 --> 01:51:29.892 align:middle line:90% in section two and item 0640. 01:51:29.892 --> 01:51:31.350 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 01:51:31.350 --> 01:51:33.300 align:middle line:84% will dispense with a further reading of the amendment. 01:51:33.300 --> 01:51:34.230 align:middle line:90% Does chair hear objection? 01:51:34.230 --> 01:51:35.090 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 01:51:35.090 --> 01:51:37.100 align:middle line:84% Question comes on the adoption of the amendment. 01:51:37.100 --> 01:51:39.640 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Wagner of Chicopee. 01:51:39.640 --> 01:51:41.700 align:middle line:84% As the gentleman approaches the microphone, 01:51:41.700 --> 01:51:44.390 align:middle line:84% the chair would ask the members to please clear the aisles. 01:51:44.390 --> 01:51:45.135 align:middle line:90% Take their seats. 01:51:45.135 --> 01:51:47.890 align:middle line:90% 01:51:47.890 --> 01:51:50.295 align:middle line:84% Take their conversations outside. 01:51:50.295 --> 01:52:00.820 align:middle line:90% 01:52:00.820 --> 01:52:05.040 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Wagner of Chicopee. 01:52:05.040 --> 01:52:06.740 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 01:52:06.740 --> 01:52:10.200 align:middle line:84% And through you to our colleagues in the House, 01:52:10.200 --> 01:52:13.840 align:middle line:84% I rise in support of the consolidated amendment 01:52:13.840 --> 01:52:19.390 align:middle line:84% for economic development and labor and workforce. 01:52:19.390 --> 01:52:25.170 align:middle line:84% And I'd like to begin just by taking a moment 01:52:25.170 --> 01:52:31.740 align:middle line:84% to thank the Speaker of the House for his efforts 01:52:31.740 --> 01:52:34.420 align:middle line:84% in the period of time, and in fact, months leading up 01:52:34.420 --> 01:52:36.800 align:middle line:90% to our budget deliberations. 01:52:36.800 --> 01:52:41.590 align:middle line:84% He was available to meet with members 01:52:41.590 --> 01:52:44.360 align:middle line:84% who wished to express their budget priorities. 01:52:44.360 --> 01:52:48.700 align:middle line:84% His staff has been tremendously helpful in assisting 01:52:48.700 --> 01:52:52.530 align:middle line:84% the membership with their needs and priorities. 01:52:52.530 --> 01:52:56.120 align:middle line:84% And I want to give thanks also to the Chairman of Ways 01:52:56.120 --> 01:52:59.950 align:middle line:84% and Means, and to the Ways and Means Committee members, 01:52:59.950 --> 01:53:04.670 align:middle line:84% and to their staff for their assistance. 01:53:04.670 --> 01:53:07.690 align:middle line:84% And the chairman, as all members know, 01:53:07.690 --> 01:53:13.190 align:middle line:84% made himself available to meet with any member of the House 01:53:13.190 --> 01:53:15.680 align:middle line:84% who wished to meet to discuss budget priorities. 01:53:15.680 --> 01:53:19.480 align:middle line:84% And that process has been ongoing over the period 01:53:19.480 --> 01:53:22.260 align:middle line:90% of the last two months or more. 01:53:22.260 --> 01:53:24.610 align:middle line:84% So every member had an opportunity 01:53:24.610 --> 01:53:26.820 align:middle line:84% to sort of get ahead of the curve. 01:53:26.820 --> 01:53:28.090 align:middle line:90% And I think most members did. 01:53:28.090 --> 01:53:33.360 align:middle line:84% And I think it is exhibited in the budget process 01:53:33.360 --> 01:53:35.490 align:middle line:90% here this week. 01:53:35.490 --> 01:53:40.000 align:middle line:84% The proposed FY 2018 House Budget 01:53:40.000 --> 01:53:42.660 align:middle line:84% on which we will soon vote makes a number 01:53:42.660 --> 01:53:45.730 align:middle line:84% of targeted investments to continue this chamber's efforts 01:53:45.730 --> 01:53:48.250 align:middle line:84% to stimulate and support economic growth 01:53:48.250 --> 01:53:51.740 align:middle line:84% throughout Massachusetts, along with job creation, 01:53:51.740 --> 01:53:55.590 align:middle line:84% job retention, and workforce development. 01:53:55.590 --> 01:54:00.860 align:middle line:84% Most notably, we will invest with the passage of this budget 01:54:00.860 --> 01:54:05.200 align:middle line:84% $1.7 million for MassCan, which promotes computer science 01:54:05.200 --> 01:54:08.250 align:middle line:84% education in public schools, especially 01:54:08.250 --> 01:54:10.620 align:middle line:84% amongst under-represented demographics. 01:54:10.620 --> 01:54:13.450 align:middle line:84% The state's investment is matched dollar for dollar 01:54:13.450 --> 01:54:15.920 align:middle line:90% by private funds. 01:54:15.920 --> 01:54:19.660 align:middle line:84% We provide $1.5 million for the Urban Agenda Economic 01:54:19.660 --> 01:54:23.470 align:middle line:84% Development Grant Program to promote small businesses, job 01:54:23.470 --> 01:54:25.730 align:middle line:84% growth, and workforce development initiatives 01:54:25.730 --> 01:54:26.940 align:middle line:90% in our urban communities. 01:54:26.940 --> 01:54:29.740 align:middle line:90% 01:54:29.740 --> 01:54:33.740 align:middle line:84% We appropriate $2 million for a Big Data Innovation 01:54:33.740 --> 01:54:36.642 align:middle line:84% and Workforce Fund to promote the use of big data, open data, 01:54:36.642 --> 01:54:37.225 align:middle line:90% and analytics. 01:54:37.225 --> 01:54:39.990 align:middle line:90% 01:54:39.990 --> 01:54:43.220 align:middle line:84% The budget provides $2 million for the Manufacturing Extension 01:54:43.220 --> 01:54:45.510 align:middle line:84% Partnership, which maintains and promotes 01:54:45.510 --> 01:54:48.550 align:middle line:84% state programs designed to assist small and mid-sized 01:54:48.550 --> 01:54:50.350 align:middle line:90% manufacturing companies. 01:54:50.350 --> 01:54:55.080 align:middle line:84% We provide $500,000 for the Transformative Development Fund 01:54:55.080 --> 01:54:58.020 align:middle line:84% to continue to support mass development's great work 01:54:58.020 --> 01:55:01.180 align:middle line:90% in our gateway cities. 01:55:01.180 --> 01:55:05.150 align:middle line:84% We provide $1.5 million to support the Massachusetts 01:55:05.150 --> 01:55:07.230 align:middle line:84% Technology Collaborative Startup Mentoring 01:55:07.230 --> 01:55:09.750 align:middle line:84% Program and the Talent Pipeline Program, 01:55:09.750 --> 01:55:13.140 align:middle line:84% two initiatives authored by the speaker going back 01:55:13.140 --> 01:55:16.070 align:middle line:84% a couple of terms, and supported by this House 01:55:16.070 --> 01:55:18.240 align:middle line:90% now on several occasions. 01:55:18.240 --> 01:55:20.540 align:middle line:84% It's a great tool in building the state's talent 01:55:20.540 --> 01:55:24.670 align:middle line:84% pool in promoting emerging businesses and technologies. 01:55:24.670 --> 01:55:28.150 align:middle line:84% The budget provides $500,000 for the Workforce Competitiveness 01:55:28.150 --> 01:55:30.320 align:middle line:84% Trust Fund for job training, to meet 01:55:30.320 --> 01:55:33.850 align:middle line:84% demand in new industry sectors with critical vacancies. 01:55:33.850 --> 01:55:37.270 align:middle line:84% The fund focuses on low-income and low-skilled workers. 01:55:37.270 --> 01:55:39.640 align:middle line:84% We provide $1 million for the Learn 01:55:39.640 --> 01:55:42.260 align:middle line:84% to Work Initiative, which is a new workforce development 01:55:42.260 --> 01:55:44.360 align:middle line:84% program to support skills training 01:55:44.360 --> 01:55:46.680 align:middle line:84% and eliminate barriers to employment. 01:55:46.680 --> 01:55:49.530 align:middle line:84% The program seeks to target individuals 01:55:49.530 --> 01:55:53.100 align:middle line:84% facing underemployment and unemployment through job 01:55:53.100 --> 01:55:56.650 align:middle line:90% training and support systems. 01:55:56.650 --> 01:56:00.820 align:middle line:84% We propose and provide $125,000 for the Commonwealth's Defense 01:56:00.820 --> 01:56:04.170 align:middle line:84% Sector Initiatives, including education and training programs 01:56:04.170 --> 01:56:06.600 align:middle line:84% for workforce development on Massachusetts 01:56:06.600 --> 01:56:08.860 align:middle line:90% military installations. 01:56:08.860 --> 01:56:12.410 align:middle line:84% We provide $3 million dollars for the John Adams Innovation 01:56:12.410 --> 01:56:14.190 align:middle line:90% Institute. 01:56:14.190 --> 01:56:16.640 align:middle line:84% 1/2 of the consolidated net surplus 01:56:16.640 --> 01:56:18.830 align:middle line:84% would be dedicated to the Mass Life Sciences 01:56:18.830 --> 01:56:22.450 align:middle line:84% Center in an amount not to exceed $10 million. 01:56:22.450 --> 01:56:26.570 align:middle line:84% $1.45 million dollars for the Precision Manufacturing Pilot 01:56:26.570 --> 01:56:32.590 align:middle line:84% Program, and $200,000 for micro-lending grants. 01:56:32.590 --> 01:56:34.540 align:middle line:84% These are just some of the highlights 01:56:34.540 --> 01:56:37.170 align:middle line:84% in the area of economic development in the state budget 01:56:37.170 --> 01:56:39.260 align:middle line:90% upon which we will vote shortly. 01:56:39.260 --> 01:56:42.750 align:middle line:84% I'm proud of the work that we have all done together. 01:56:42.750 --> 01:56:45.150 align:middle line:84% I ask for your support for the adoption 01:56:45.150 --> 01:56:46.430 align:middle line:90% of the consolidated amendment. 01:56:46.430 --> 01:56:47.888 align:middle line:84% And I would ask that when a vote be 01:56:47.888 --> 01:56:50.770 align:middle line:84% taken, Madam Speaker, that it be taken by a call of the yeas. 01:56:50.770 --> 01:56:52.070 align:middle line:90% Oh, it's automatic. 01:56:52.070 --> 01:56:53.449 align:middle line:90% My apologies. 01:56:53.449 --> 01:56:54.490 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 01:56:54.490 --> 01:56:58.140 align:middle line:90% 01:56:58.140 --> 01:57:00.380 align:middle line:84% Roll call being required, the roll call 01:57:00.380 --> 01:57:01.700 align:middle line:90% will be called forthwith. 01:57:01.700 --> 01:57:03.710 align:middle line:84% Court offices will please summon the members 01:57:03.710 --> 01:57:05.974 align:middle line:84% and indicate to them that roll call is in progress, 01:57:05.974 --> 01:57:07.640 align:middle line:84% and we'll remain over for three minutes. 01:57:07.640 --> 02:00:27.140 align:middle line:90% 02:00:27.140 --> 02:00:29.670 align:middle line:84% Under rule 49, court office will be voting 02:00:29.670 --> 02:00:30.880 align:middle line:90% for Representative Decker. 02:00:30.880 --> 02:00:42.570 align:middle line:90% 02:00:42.570 --> 02:00:44.470 align:middle line:90% All members have voted. 02:00:44.470 --> 02:00:46.920 align:middle line:90% Clerk will display the tally. 02:00:46.920 --> 02:00:50.490 align:middle line:84% In this matter, 160 have voted in the affirmative. 02:00:50.490 --> 02:00:51.490 align:middle line:90% None in the negative. 02:00:51.490 --> 02:00:52.885 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 02:00:52.885 --> 02:01:44.170 align:middle line:90% 02:01:44.170 --> 02:01:47.390 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Ms. Garlick of Needham. 02:01:47.390 --> 02:01:49.600 align:middle line:84% As the lady approaches the microphone, 02:01:49.600 --> 02:01:52.190 align:middle line:84% the chair asks that all members please take their seats, 02:01:52.190 --> 02:01:57.186 align:middle line:84% subdue their conversation, and pay due attention 02:01:57.186 --> 02:01:58.435 align:middle line:90% to the lady at the microphone. 02:01:58.435 --> 02:02:04.640 align:middle line:90% 02:02:04.640 --> 02:02:05.220 align:middle line:90% Good evening. 02:02:05.220 --> 02:02:07.890 align:middle line:90% 02:02:07.890 --> 02:02:10.470 align:middle line:84% And Mrs. Speaker and through you to the members, 02:02:10.470 --> 02:02:15.160 align:middle line:84% there are two issues that transcend many committees 02:02:15.160 --> 02:02:17.990 align:middle line:84% and impact people in every district 02:02:17.990 --> 02:02:22.020 align:middle line:84% that every representative here endeavors to serve. 02:02:22.020 --> 02:02:24.550 align:middle line:84% I would ask that as we continue our deliberations 02:02:24.550 --> 02:02:27.450 align:middle line:84% on the engrossment of this bill that we recognize 02:02:27.450 --> 02:02:31.840 align:middle line:84% the continued dedication of the Speaker, and of the House 02:02:31.840 --> 02:02:34.810 align:middle line:84% Ways and Means and staff, and the leadership 02:02:34.810 --> 02:02:37.450 align:middle line:84% demonstrated by the gentlewoman from Newton 02:02:37.450 --> 02:02:40.930 align:middle line:84% on the issues and concerns of individuals and families 02:02:40.930 --> 02:02:45.430 align:middle line:84% who are served by developmental services in the Commonwealth. 02:02:45.430 --> 02:02:48.180 align:middle line:84% The House Budget recognizes the growing and changing 02:02:48.180 --> 02:02:51.090 align:middle line:84% needs of developmental services, and funds 02:02:51.090 --> 02:02:55.020 align:middle line:84% and $87 million increase to a $1.9 million 02:02:55.020 --> 02:03:00.570 align:middle line:84% total developmental services budget, including $16.7 million 02:03:00.570 --> 02:03:05.440 align:middle line:84% for the turning 22 population, and a $13.6 million 02:03:05.440 --> 02:03:08.490 align:middle line:84% increase for community and day work. 02:03:08.490 --> 02:03:13.520 align:middle line:84% These resources ensure that these individuals, families, 02:03:13.520 --> 02:03:16.240 align:middle line:84% and those that serve them fulfill 02:03:16.240 --> 02:03:21.480 align:middle line:84% our mission of a responsible and compassionate government. 02:03:21.480 --> 02:03:25.720 align:middle line:84% Additionally, on behalf of the House members of the Joint 02:03:25.720 --> 02:03:29.760 align:middle line:84% Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery, 02:03:29.760 --> 02:03:32.600 align:middle line:84% and in the name of thousands of people 02:03:32.600 --> 02:03:34.730 align:middle line:84% who live with mental health needs, 02:03:34.730 --> 02:03:37.800 align:middle line:84% and the millions of individuals and families 02:03:37.800 --> 02:03:40.490 align:middle line:84% impacted by substance use, and those 02:03:40.490 --> 02:03:42.590 align:middle line:90% that struggle for recovery, 02:03:42.590 --> 02:03:46.830 align:middle line:84% I wish to express appreciation for the steadfast commitment 02:03:46.830 --> 02:03:49.670 align:middle line:84% of the Speaker of the House, and the Chair of House 02:03:49.670 --> 02:03:52.270 align:middle line:84% Ways and Means Committee, and staff 02:03:52.270 --> 02:03:56.020 align:middle line:84% for a budget on mental health, substance use, and recovery 02:03:56.020 --> 02:04:01.070 align:middle line:84% that demonstrates strong support, synergy, and strength. 02:04:01.070 --> 02:04:05.330 align:middle line:84% Those ideals are reflected in the extraordinary hard work 02:04:05.330 --> 02:04:08.530 align:middle line:84% and efforts of the Mental Health, Substance 02:04:08.530 --> 02:04:11.340 align:middle line:90% Use, and Recovery staff. 02:04:11.340 --> 02:04:14.590 align:middle line:84% For every representative in every district, 02:04:14.590 --> 02:04:18.550 align:middle line:84% these resources have an impact on individuals and families 02:04:18.550 --> 02:04:21.820 align:middle line:84% from newborns to the elderly, and know 02:04:21.820 --> 02:04:26.690 align:middle line:84% no partisan constraints and no socioeconomic barriers. 02:04:26.690 --> 02:04:29.510 align:middle line:84% Representatives throughout the House Budget process 02:04:29.510 --> 02:04:33.970 align:middle line:84% have spoken earnestly about the needs of their districts, 02:04:33.970 --> 02:04:38.370 align:middle line:84% and the consolidated amendment reflects your strong advocacy. 02:04:38.370 --> 02:04:40.700 align:middle line:84% Support of the issues of mental health 02:04:40.700 --> 02:04:46.840 align:middle line:84% is reflected in a $773.6 million budget. 02:04:46.840 --> 02:04:50.770 align:middle line:84% This represents more than a $13 million increase 02:04:50.770 --> 02:04:53.610 align:middle line:90% over FY '17 spending. 02:04:53.610 --> 02:04:56.840 align:middle line:84% Dollars spent in early intervention, prevention, 02:04:56.840 --> 02:05:00.180 align:middle line:84% and treatment improves the quality of life by many. 02:05:00.180 --> 02:05:03.900 align:middle line:84% And in fact, statistics indicate that adults 02:05:03.900 --> 02:05:06.190 align:middle line:84% with chronic mental health condition 02:05:06.190 --> 02:05:10.390 align:middle line:84% have a life expectancy of 53 years. 02:05:10.390 --> 02:05:12.770 align:middle line:84% Through appropriate treatment, we 02:05:12.770 --> 02:05:15.930 align:middle line:90% may indeed be extending lives. 02:05:15.930 --> 02:05:18.980 align:middle line:84% Synergy is reflected in the budget investment 02:05:18.980 --> 02:05:25.240 align:middle line:84% of $4,750,000 and new funding for several cross-agency 02:05:25.240 --> 02:05:28.850 align:middle line:84% initiatives, including $2 million 02:05:28.850 --> 02:05:32.460 align:middle line:84% in new funding for the expansion of the crisis intervention 02:05:32.460 --> 02:05:34.250 align:middle line:90% training teams. 02:05:34.250 --> 02:05:38.630 align:middle line:84% Mr. Speaker, we thank you for your unwavering advocacy 02:05:38.630 --> 02:05:41.230 align:middle line:84% and commitment to the children of the Commonwealth. 02:05:41.230 --> 02:05:46.160 align:middle line:84% This budget devotes an additional $1,250,000 02:05:46.160 --> 02:05:50.330 align:middle line:84% to early childhood mental health consultation grants 02:05:50.330 --> 02:05:52.930 align:middle line:84% at the Department of Early Education and Care, 02:05:52.930 --> 02:05:57.440 align:middle line:84% doubling our investment in this critical programming. 02:05:57.440 --> 02:06:01.500 align:middle line:84% The issue of housing is vital to all individuals' mental health. 02:06:01.500 --> 02:06:04.910 align:middle line:84% And this budget reflects that fact with $1 million 02:06:04.910 --> 02:06:07.920 align:middle line:84% in additional funding for rental subsidies 02:06:07.920 --> 02:06:10.690 align:middle line:84% that will support new department of mental health 02:06:10.690 --> 02:06:17.660 align:middle line:84% clients of DHCD, and $500,000 for a multi-agency elderly 02:06:17.660 --> 02:06:21.830 align:middle line:84% adult home and community behavioral health services. 02:06:21.830 --> 02:06:28.220 align:middle line:84% Suicide prevention funds at $4,230,000. 02:06:28.220 --> 02:06:32.600 align:middle line:84% Massachusetts continues to retain its leadership position 02:06:32.600 --> 02:06:36.860 align:middle line:84% in the nation for the funding of suicide prevention. 02:06:36.860 --> 02:06:40.040 align:middle line:84% In the complicated universe of issues and concerns related 02:06:40.040 --> 02:06:44.340 align:middle line:84% to substance use and recovery, the House Ways and Means budget 02:06:44.340 --> 02:06:49.190 align:middle line:84% again demonstrates the pillars of support, synergy, 02:06:49.190 --> 02:06:50.330 align:middle line:90% and strength. 02:06:50.330 --> 02:06:53.490 align:middle line:84% The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services-- 02:06:53.490 --> 02:06:55.490 align:middle line:90% yes, those words matter-- 02:06:55.490 --> 02:07:05.920 align:middle line:84% is funded at $133,750,000 which is $9,787,000 more than 02:07:05.920 --> 02:07:08.980 align:middle line:90% was spent in FY 2017. 02:07:08.980 --> 02:07:14.620 align:middle line:84% In total, funding for substance services tops $144 million. 02:07:14.620 --> 02:07:18.090 align:middle line:84% This includes more than $2 million 02:07:18.090 --> 02:07:21.060 align:middle line:84% in the community-focused substance use 02:07:21.060 --> 02:07:23.270 align:middle line:84% and treatment investments that have 02:07:23.270 --> 02:07:26.740 align:middle line:84% been added by the individual districts, 02:07:26.740 --> 02:07:29.980 align:middle line:84% and by your knowledge of the individual districts, 02:07:29.980 --> 02:07:33.490 align:middle line:84% and the needs and advocacies of each and every representative 02:07:33.490 --> 02:07:36.580 align:middle line:84% here throughout the budget process. 02:07:36.580 --> 02:07:39.600 align:middle line:84% Funding includes a $1 million investment for new substance 02:07:39.600 --> 02:07:42.610 align:middle line:84% abuse beds, for expansion of the Mass Access 02:07:42.610 --> 02:07:45.930 align:middle line:84% to Recovery Assistance Program, for two new recovery 02:07:45.930 --> 02:07:50.810 align:middle line:84% centers for family supports, for extended-release naltrexone, 02:07:50.810 --> 02:07:53.690 align:middle line:84% for 15,000 additional doses of Narcan, 02:07:53.690 --> 02:07:58.840 align:middle line:84% and the Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative. 02:07:58.840 --> 02:08:02.770 align:middle line:84% And synergy is again demonstrated in $5 million 02:08:02.770 --> 02:08:05.050 align:middle line:84% for the Mass Alcohol and Substance Abuse 02:08:05.050 --> 02:08:09.200 align:middle line:84% Center, $2 million to the Department of State Police 02:08:09.200 --> 02:08:12.200 align:middle line:84% to increase opioid trafficking efforts, 02:08:12.200 --> 02:08:16.390 align:middle line:84% and in an initiative with DPH to continue to collect data 02:08:16.390 --> 02:08:20.060 align:middle line:84% on fatal and non-fatal opioid overdoses, 02:08:20.060 --> 02:08:24.190 align:middle line:84% and requires the department to report its findings to us, 02:08:24.190 --> 02:08:26.130 align:middle line:90% to the legislature. 02:08:26.130 --> 02:08:28.820 align:middle line:90% Support, synergy, strength. 02:08:28.820 --> 02:08:32.090 align:middle line:84% The House Budget on Mental Health, Substance Use 02:08:32.090 --> 02:08:35.260 align:middle line:84% and Recovery is built on these three pillars. 02:08:35.260 --> 02:08:37.470 align:middle line:90% We will continue our work. 02:08:37.470 --> 02:08:41.250 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 02:08:41.250 --> 02:08:43.030 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:08:43.030 --> 02:08:46.030 align:middle line:84% Mr. Rogers of Cambridge asks unanimous consent 02:08:46.030 --> 02:08:48.087 align:middle line:84% to rerecord our roll call number 43. 02:08:48.087 --> 02:08:49.170 align:middle line:90% Does chair hear objection? 02:08:49.170 --> 02:08:49.878 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 02:08:49.878 --> 02:08:55.760 align:middle line:90% 02:08:55.760 --> 02:08:59.560 align:middle line:84% On roll call number 48, David Rogers, yes? 02:08:59.560 --> 02:09:09.760 align:middle line:90% 02:09:09.760 --> 02:09:11.867 align:middle line:84% Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, office and amendment 02:09:11.867 --> 02:09:12.950 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 02:09:12.950 --> 02:09:14.366 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 02:09:14.366 --> 02:09:24.790 align:middle line:90% 02:09:24.790 --> 02:09:27.490 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 1210 has changed. 02:09:27.490 --> 02:09:33.570 align:middle line:84% Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill moves to amend the bill in section 2 02:09:33.570 --> 02:09:36.222 align:middle line:84% and item 052140 by adding "if" to the word "organizations [? 02:09:36.222 --> 02:09:37.430 align:middle line:90% that fall ?] [? in worse." ?] 02:09:37.430 --> 02:09:38.320 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 02:09:38.320 --> 02:09:40.070 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 02:09:40.070 --> 02:09:41.153 align:middle line:90% Does chair hear objection? 02:09:41.153 --> 02:09:42.260 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 02:09:42.260 --> 02:09:45.610 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bill to be-- 02:09:45.610 --> 02:09:46.710 align:middle line:90% oh, I'm sorry. 02:09:46.710 --> 02:09:48.710 align:middle line:84% Question comes on the adoption of the amendment. 02:09:48.710 --> 02:09:49.834 align:middle line:90% All those in favor say aye. 02:09:49.834 --> 02:09:50.352 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 02:09:50.352 --> 02:09:51.060 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 02:09:51.060 --> 02:09:52.420 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 02:09:52.420 --> 02:09:55.880 align:middle line:84% Question now comes on passing the bill to be engrossed. 02:09:55.880 --> 02:10:07.590 align:middle line:90% 02:10:07.590 --> 02:10:10.519 align:middle line:84% Mr. Dempsey of Haverill moves that when a vote is taken, 02:10:10.519 --> 02:10:12.310 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 02:10:12.310 --> 02:10:13.580 align:middle line:84% Those joining with him will stand. 02:10:13.580 --> 02:10:15.038 align:middle line:84% The monitors will return the count. 02:10:15.038 --> 02:10:16.160 align:middle line:90% First division? 02:10:16.160 --> 02:10:18.189 align:middle line:84% 16, sufficient number having arisen, 02:10:18.189 --> 02:10:19.980 align:middle line:84% the yeas and nays will be called forthwith, 02:10:19.980 --> 02:10:22.970 align:middle line:84% and will remain open for two minutes. 02:10:22.970 --> 02:10:24.300 align:middle line:90% No. 02:10:24.300 --> 02:10:27.240 align:middle line:90% The chair is in error. 02:10:27.240 --> 02:10:29.460 align:middle line:84% The chair will be in a brief recess. 02:10:29.460 --> 02:15:15.640 align:middle line:90% 02:15:15.640 --> 02:15:21.930 align:middle line:84% Before we take the vote to pass the bill to be engrossed, 02:15:21.930 --> 02:15:28.910 align:middle line:84% I sincerely want to thank some folks for their efforts 02:15:28.910 --> 02:15:32.400 align:middle line:84% in the success of this year's budget. 02:15:32.400 --> 02:15:34.930 align:middle line:84% First of all, and most importantly, 02:15:34.930 --> 02:15:39.880 align:middle line:84% to all the members of the House and their staff. 02:15:39.880 --> 02:15:44.970 align:middle line:84% I also want to thank the members of my staff, 02:15:44.970 --> 02:15:49.770 align:middle line:84% and in particular, the staff at the Ways and Means Committee. 02:15:49.770 --> 02:15:50.630 align:middle line:90% Thank you very much. 02:15:50.630 --> 02:16:15.651 align:middle line:90% 02:16:15.651 --> 02:16:16.150 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:16:16.150 --> 02:16:18.780 align:middle line:84% And particularly, I want to congratulate 02:16:18.780 --> 02:16:22.780 align:middle line:84% Mr. Justin Sterritt, the director for his first budget. 02:16:22.780 --> 02:16:24.110 align:middle line:90% Congratulations, Justin. 02:16:24.110 --> 02:16:33.049 align:middle line:90% 02:16:33.049 --> 02:16:33.549 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:16:33.549 --> 02:16:37.549 align:middle line:84% Evan Ross, deputy budget director on his first budget. 02:16:37.549 --> 02:16:44.639 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:16:44.639 --> 02:16:47.957 align:middle line:84% And Patrick Lynch on his new role as general counsel 02:16:47.957 --> 02:16:49.290 align:middle line:90% to the Ways and Means Committee. 02:16:49.290 --> 02:16:58.100 align:middle line:90% 02:16:58.100 --> 02:16:58.600 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:16:58.600 --> 02:17:00.870 align:middle line:84% Thank you to the clerks, the assistant clerks, 02:17:00.870 --> 02:17:02.420 align:middle line:90% and the members of their staff. 02:17:02.420 --> 02:17:06.270 align:middle line:90% Mr. Clerk, thank you very much. 02:17:06.270 --> 02:17:14.219 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:17:14.219 --> 02:17:15.959 align:middle line:84% Special thank you to the court officers. 02:17:15.959 --> 02:17:28.469 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:17:28.469 --> 02:17:30.200 align:middle line:84% And let's not forget Chip and Mike. 02:17:30.200 --> 02:17:33.580 align:middle line:90% 02:17:33.580 --> 02:17:42.360 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:17:42.360 --> 02:17:45.850 align:middle line:84% To the members of the House Counsel's Office, I thank you. 02:17:45.850 --> 02:17:48.150 align:middle line:84% To all of the members of the House 02:17:48.150 --> 02:17:53.629 align:middle line:84% who presided over the session these last couple of days. 02:17:53.629 --> 02:17:57.440 align:middle line:84% Also, special thank you to the minority leader, the gentleman 02:17:57.440 --> 02:17:58.910 align:middle line:90% from North Reading, Mr. Jones. 02:17:58.910 --> 02:18:08.611 align:middle line:90% 02:18:08.611 --> 02:18:09.110 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:18:09.110 --> 02:18:12.030 align:middle line:84% Finally, of course, the gentleman from Haverhill, 02:18:12.030 --> 02:18:13.330 align:middle line:90% Mr. Dempsey. 02:18:13.330 --> 02:18:31.629 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:18:31.629 --> 02:18:35.660 align:middle line:84% I think as we conclude this budget, one of the things 02:18:35.660 --> 02:18:39.650 align:middle line:84% that I had mentioned when the budget first came out 02:18:39.650 --> 02:18:43.320 align:middle line:84% and talking to the press and other people was 02:18:43.320 --> 02:18:47.790 align:middle line:84% the fact that it was my feeling that this budget had a very 02:18:47.790 --> 02:18:52.129 align:middle line:84% healthy balance, so to speak, in that we 02:18:52.129 --> 02:18:54.370 align:middle line:90% had good fiscal discipline. 02:18:54.370 --> 02:18:56.799 align:middle line:84% And I state that as we look around 02:18:56.799 --> 02:19:00.129 align:middle line:84% and we take a look at our bond rating. 02:19:00.129 --> 02:19:05.600 align:middle line:84% I think that this budget obviously passes muster. 02:19:05.600 --> 02:19:09.190 align:middle line:84% In addition to that, this budget made some key investments 02:19:09.190 --> 02:19:12.889 align:middle line:84% that you heard about earlier this evening, protects 02:19:12.889 --> 02:19:16.030 align:middle line:84% the hardworking men and women of the Commonwealth, 02:19:16.030 --> 02:19:21.790 align:middle line:84% and I think key is for the neediest amongst us as well. 02:19:21.790 --> 02:19:24.440 align:middle line:84% And as we look around this country and especially 02:19:24.440 --> 02:19:26.299 align:middle line:84% as we look in terms of what's going on 02:19:26.299 --> 02:19:30.530 align:middle line:84% or what's not going on in Washington, it makes me proud, 02:19:30.530 --> 02:19:32.549 align:middle line:84% I can tell you, and it should make us all proud 02:19:32.549 --> 02:19:34.540 align:middle line:90% to be from Massachusetts. 02:19:34.540 --> 02:19:36.059 align:middle line:90% And it makes me proud. 02:19:36.059 --> 02:19:45.000 align:middle line:90% 02:19:45.000 --> 02:19:59.140 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 02:19:59.140 --> 02:20:01.540 align:middle line:84% And I take special pride in the fact 02:20:01.540 --> 02:20:05.650 align:middle line:84% just to be a member of this great House of Representatives. 02:20:05.650 --> 02:20:09.430 align:middle line:84% And with that, I sincerely thank you. 02:20:09.430 --> 02:20:12.470 align:middle line:84% And roll call having been ordered, 02:20:12.470 --> 02:20:15.140 align:middle line:84% roll call will called forthwith and will remain open 02:20:15.140 --> 02:20:16.690 align:middle line:90% for two minutes. 02:20:16.690 --> 02:20:19.425 align:middle line:84% Question, comments on passing the bill to be engrossed? 02:20:19.425 --> 02:34:57.370 align:middle line:90% 02:34:57.370 --> 02:34:59.620 align:middle line:84% Mr. DeLeo Winthrop [? office ?] and order in the hands 02:34:59.620 --> 02:35:00.060 align:middle line:90% of the clerk. 02:35:00.060 --> 02:35:01.143 align:middle line:90% Clerk will read the order. 02:35:01.143 --> 02:35:02.410 align:middle line:90% I think so. 02:35:02.410 --> 02:35:05.877 align:middle line:84% We have to close the roll call first. 02:35:05.877 --> 02:35:06.460 align:middle line:90% Oh, roll call. 02:35:06.460 --> 02:35:08.610 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wish to do so? 02:35:08.610 --> 02:35:11.430 align:middle line:84% If all members voted, time for voting has expired. 02:35:11.430 --> 02:35:12.940 align:middle line:84% The clerk will display the tally. 02:35:12.940 --> 02:35:16.040 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 159 members voting affirmative. 02:35:16.040 --> 02:35:17.080 align:middle line:90% One in the negative. 02:35:17.080 --> 02:35:20.600 align:middle line:84% The bill is passed to be engrossed. 02:35:20.600 --> 02:35:23.199 align:middle line:84% Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop [? office ?] and order in the hands 02:35:23.199 --> 02:35:23.740 align:middle line:90% of the clerk. 02:35:23.740 --> 02:35:25.272 align:middle line:90% Clerk will read the order. 02:35:25.272 --> 02:35:26.980 align:middle line:84% Order that when the House adjourns today, 02:35:26.980 --> 02:35:29.684 align:middle line:84% it adjourn to meet on Thursday next 11:00 AM. / 02:35:29.684 --> 02:35:31.350 align:middle line:84% Question I was in adoption of the order. 02:35:31.350 --> 02:35:32.844 align:middle line:90% All those in favor say aye. 02:35:32.844 --> 02:35:33.760 align:middle line:90% All those opposed nay. 02:35:33.760 --> 02:35:34.650 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 02:35:34.650 --> 02:35:35.690 align:middle line:90% The order is adopted. 02:35:35.690 --> 02:35:38.390 align:middle line:90% 02:35:38.390 --> 02:35:41.660 align:middle line:84% Mr. Barrows of Mansfield now moves that the stand adjourned. 02:35:41.660 --> 02:35:43.150 align:middle line:90% All those in favor say aye. 02:35:43.150 --> 02:35:44.310 align:middle line:90% All those opposed nay. 02:35:44.310 --> 02:35:45.120 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 02:35:45.120 --> 02:35:46.830 align:middle line:84% House stands adjourned to meet Thursday 02:35:46.830 --> 02:35:50.850 align:middle line:84% next 11 AM in an informal session. 02:35:50.850 --> 02:41:27.851 align:middle line:90%