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House will be in order.
Mr. Jones of North Reading doubts
the presence of a quorum.
Chair can ascertain a quorum is not present.
Court officers, summon the members.
Indicate a quorum roll call is in progress.
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Has everyone voted who wished to do so?
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Mr. Jones of North Reading withdraws his request
for a roll call vote.
Is there any objection?
The Chair hears none.
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Could all members please take their seats?
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Could all members please take their seats
and subdue their conversations?
Court officers will clear the aisles.
Before we begin, I'd like to take a moment
to join together as colleagues, as friends, and as Americans
to recognize the devastating mass shooting in Las Vegas.
We grieve together.
Our hearts are broken, and our minds
are having trouble understanding the enormity of this tragedy.
So today we offer our deepest sympathies and our support
to all those affected, especially the LeRocque family
of Massachusetts.
If we could now have a moment of silence.
Thank you.
House will be in a brief recess.
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House will be in order.
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Mr. Sanchez of Boston now moves--
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--suspension of Rule 7A for all items relative to overrides.
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Purpose does the gentleman rise?
Chair recognizes Mr. Jones of North Reading.
As the gentleman approaches the microphone,
the Chair will respectfully ask the members--
--be subjected to the suspension of 7A.
Yeah.
That's fine.
I withdraw the [INAUDIBLE]
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Recognize Mr. Sanchez of Boston.
He asks unanimous consent to make a statement.
Who asks unanimous consent to make a statement.
Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
Chair recognizes Mr. Sanchez of Boston.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Chair will respectfully ask the members
to please clear the aisles, take your seats,
and subdue your conversations.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and through you, to the members.
Today we expect to take up remaining issues.
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Chair apologizes to the gentleman at the microphone.
Once again.
Please subdue your conversation.
Pay due attention to the gentleman at the microphone.
Chair recognizes Mr. Sanchez of Boston.
Thank you Mr. Speaker, and through you, to the members.
Today we expect to take up the remaining
vetoes issued by the governor.
At the end of today's session the House of Representatives
will have restored funding for all programs and services
vetoed by the administration.
We will have restored the budget to the FY18 conference
committee report spending levels.
And as I've said before, I think it's
important and appropriate to reiterate
the fact that the conference committee reacted to declining
tax revenue collections by reducing spending
over $400 million.
And we believe that those efforts produced
a fiscally sound balanced budget that
received overwhelming bipartisan support in this Chamber.
That conference report was more than just
a mathematical exercise.
It is a shared statement of all of our priorities,
and the priorities of so many in our communities.
The report included significant increases
in education, local aid, disability services,
and new funds to treat and combat the opioid crisis.
Today we're restoring funding to important statewide programs,
such as the rental assistance for families in transition,
and safe and supportive schools.
We will also address some local programs and initiatives
that we will be overriding earmarks.
All the members of the House advocate for their communities.
And we choose to support these earmarks because you understand
the needs of your districts.
And more importantly, you know which
programs make real impacts.
You know who'll be the good stewards of the state's
resources, and who will leverage what is often
a very modest amount of state funding
into such positive results for all of your communities.
We should be supporting programs that combat violence,
especially those run by experienced
and trusted community voices.
And expand educational and school opportunities
for those who may not be able to afford
these beneficial programs on their own.
By providing funding for these local initiatives,
we're expressing our intent, as legislators,
to ensure a high quality of life for all the residents
of our Commonwealth.
And these earmarks are an opportunity
to make an investment in unique opportunities,
and interventions to address our diverse challenges.
We are committed to these programs,
and we are committed to fiscal responsibility.
And I believe that this spending is sustainable.
Therefore I ask for your support in overriding the governor's
vetoes.
Purpose does the gentleman rise?
Will the gentleman stay for a question?
Yes.
Gentleman will state his question.
Could you tell the membership what
the revenue picture has been for the first quarter of this year?
We just had the month of September.
We haven't seen the numbers come in.
My understanding is we're $150 dollars
below what the House and Senate numbers that were projected
are.
And I know that you won't have it [INAUDIBLE] for where
we are financially as a state for the first quarter
before we entertain the [INAUDIBLE]
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Thank you.
Through August we were 11 million
below the revised benchmark.
And at the same time, we received mid-month numbers
that came at or below around the benchmark,
and we're currently awaiting for current numbers, which
should be out within the next few days,
telling us where we are in terms of our September numbers.
One thing that we're all aware of historically,
September is probably the fourth most tax generating
month throughout the year.
At the same time, again, we are being cautious.
That's why, again, we feel that we have a balanced
budget through that conference committee budget,
and have made significant changes, as well.
Mr. Speaker, [INAUDIBLE]
Purpose does the gentleman rise?
What's at stake here?
Gentleman, Chair recognizes Mr. Hill of Ipswitch.
So if I understand what was just said, in August
we were below by $11 million.
In mid-September, from what I think I just heard,
we were either at or below expected revenues.
We were under the expected revenues of what the Governor
has proposed, not the numbers that
were agreed upon by the House and the Senate.
If you take those numbers, my understanding
is we're $100 million below what the House and the Senate
had hoped to get for revenues.
So how, with a straight face, can we
sit here and say we are doing a good job by putting back
all of these dollars, when the two months past have
come in below expectations?
And I might remind folks, we still
have to close the books on FY17.
We haven't done that yet.
So I would urge the membership to be very, very careful
about what we're about to undertake here in the House
with these vetoes.
We are below expectations already.
And I fear, moving into the next quarter,
that the revenues are going to come in even lower.
And let me remind the membership, over the last three
fiscal years we have had similar numbers come
in the first quarter.
And over the last three years we have
had to entertain 9C cuts in the middle of the fiscal year.
Why would we go down the same road
that we have been down the last three years,
knowing full well that the monies that we have put forth
by the House and Senate are not going to be realized?
Really, really think about what we're doing here.
And there's a lot more expenses coming down the road
that we don't even know about.
Let me give you an example.
We have been told by numerous sources
that we may see an increase in citizenry from Puerto Rico
because of what they just went through.
Which means that those children and those families
are going to come to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
And we hope they do.
But with that, there's going to be added expenses
for education, for infrastructure.
These are things that weren't before us
when we adopted the budget back in April, May, and June.
I believe that we should take a step back approach,
at least another week, so we can see the September numbers
and see what they are factually, not
what we think they're going to be,
before we undertake these vetoes.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Report of committee.
Mr. Speaker--
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Purpose does the gentleman rise?
Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of--
We don't really have an issue before us.
This is all been by unanimous consent here.
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Chair is going to indicate to the members
that we don't have an issue before us,
and it would require unanimous consent
to allow for a statement.
So consequently the Chair is going
to say for the clerk to read the first report.
Report of committee.
The committee on Ways and Means to whom
was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports,
in part, recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 0511-0000, Department of the State
Secretary, stand as passed by the General Court.
The committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
reports recommending that rule 7A be suspended.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston now moves suspension
of rule 7A in all matters relative to the overrides.
Objection.
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Rule 7A.
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Question now comes on suspension of rule 7A.
On this matter.
All those in favor, say aye.
All those opposed, nay.
The ayes have it.
Rule 7A is suspended.
Chair recognizes Mr. Hill of Ipswich.
I doubt the vote and ask for a call--
Gentleman doubts the vote and asks for a call of the yeas
and nays.
Those joining with him arise.
The monitors will return the count.
First division, 0.
Second division, 16.
Sufficient number having arisen, the roll call machine
is now open.
Remain open for two minutes.
Court officers, summon the members.
Indicate a roll call is in progress.
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Clerk will make an announcement.
The voting stations for representatives Galvin and Mom
are locked.
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Under rule 49 the court officers will
vote for Representative Miceli.
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Have all members voted?
Time for voting--
Yes.
Are you looking up--
Time for voting has expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 117 members vote in the affirmative,
34 in the negative.
Rule 7A is suspended on the first item.
Question now from--
Question now--
But I don't want to bother him.
Mr. Sanchez moves suspension of rule 7--
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Question now is shall this item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call--
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Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover.
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One item?
I can't talk, just generally?
You going to shut me down?
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With all due respect, [INAUDIBLE]..
Paul, you only let me speak to--
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House will be in order
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House will be in order.
Mr. Lyons of Andover asked unanimous consent
to make a statement.
Does the Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
The Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover.
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition
of what we've been doing, not only today,
but for the last three weeks.
Yesterday I read an article that I
think the Senate President at least said it, but I also--
it was unclear whether or not the House Speaker
agreed with it.
He said that MassHealth is unsustainable.
MassHealth is unsustainable.
We've been saying that since January.
So we have a state budget that's built
on 40% of the state budget relying
on spending to MassHealth, and we now
finally get some recognition that it is unsustainable.
The budget that we have before us was built on--
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Purpose does the gentleman rise?
We're having a hard time hearing the gentleman.
The Chair will ask the members to please
subdue their conversation.
Chair recognizes Mr. Lyons of Andover.
Was built, with all due respect, on fuzzy math.
Last year's revenues rose at approximately 1.5%.
The consensus budget number that I think was used was at 2.9%.
We are currently continuing to run below estimates.
This is like a rerun of an old movie.
Last year the Governor cut $452 million in spending.
And guess what.
At the end of the fiscal year, we
had a shortfall of $500 million.
Mr. Speaker, before we should add $1 to this budget,
we have to address the underlying problem
with the budget which my good friends on the other side
of the aisle refused to do back when we voted on the conference
report.
The underlying problem with the budget is MassHealth.
We now have the Senate President, at least,
and I think possibly a recognition on the House side
that MassHealth is totally unsustainable.
Since 2007 MassHealth has grown by 75%.
It's grown from 9 billion to 16 billion.
At the same time, unrestricted local aid to our 365 cities
and towns has gone down by 21%.
It's currently $1 billion.
Now to put that in some kind of context,
a recent report came out that said that this Commonwealth is
spending $2 billion on people who might not be entitled
to receive any benefits.
So currently we're spending twice as much money
the in areas that we don't even know where that money is going.
Chapter 70 dollars have only gone up by 32%.
Combined revenue to our cities and towns in the last 10 years
have increased by 21% at the same time
that MassHealth has increased by 75%.
Mr. Speaker, I hear I hear people
get up and say that we need to keep these programs in place.
And that very well might be the case.
However, we're going to be back here again addressing
programs that are going to be under-funded because we simply
don't have the money.
And until we get to the situation
where we address the underlying problem, which is MassHealth,
we are really not telling the taxpayers of the Commonwealth
the real story.
So therefore, thank you very much,
Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to speak.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open, and will remain open
for two minutes.
Court officers, summon the members.
Indicate a roll call is in progress.
Ms. Gregoire--
Ms. Gregoire of Marlborough and--
Ms. Malia of Boston.
And Ms. Malia of Boston ask unanimous consent
to be recorded.
Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
Roll call number 206, Elizabeth Malia asks--
Chair is going to indicate to the members
that they should stay within the Chamber area
for consecutive roll calls on overrides.
On roll call number 206, Elizabeth Malia, yes.
Danielle W. Gregoire, yes
The notification system on your cell phones
will not be working.
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Again, the Chair will respectfully
ask the members to stay within the Chamber.
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 118 members voted the in the affirmative,
34 in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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The committee on Ways and Means, to whom
was returned the General Appropriation Bill,
reports, in part, recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 0910-0220, Bureau of Program Integrity,
stand as passed by the General Court.
Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
reports recommend the matter be scheduled for consideration
by the House.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston moves that rule 7A
be suspended for all matters relative to overrides.
Chair hears objection.
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Question now is shall rule 7A be suspended on this matter?
All those in favor, say aye.
All those opposed, nay.
The ayes have it.
Rule is suspended on this matter.
Question is, shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
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Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox asks unanimous consent
to be recorded.
Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
Again, the members are asked to stay within the Chamber.
On roll call number 207, Smitty Pignatelli, yes.
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Chair will ask the members to please stay within the Chamber.
[AUDIO OUT]
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
In this matter, 119 members voted in the affirmative, 34
in the negative.
The item stands despite objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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The committee on Ways and Means, to whom
was returned the General Appropriation Bill,
reports, in part, recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 0910-0300, Inspector General MassDOT
Office stand as passed by the General Court.
The committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
reports recommend that it be scheduled for consideration
by the House.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston moves suspension
of rule 7A on all matters relative to overrides.
Chair hears an objection.
Question now is shall the--
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--7A be suspended?
All those in favor, say aye.
All those opposed, nay.
The ayes have it.
Rule 7A is suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
Remain open for two minutes.
Court officers, summon the members.
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted?
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 118 members vote in the affirmative,
34 in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Committee And Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General
Appropriation Bill, reports, in part,
recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 1102-3199, Office
of Facilities Management, stand as passed by the General Court.
It's been reported by the committee on Steering, Policy
and Scheduling.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston moves suspension of all items
regarding overrides.
Chair hears objection.
Question now is shall rule 7A be suspended?
All those in favor, say aye.
All those opposed, no.
The ayes have it.
Rule 7A is suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
Roll call machine is now open.
Remain open for two minutes.
Court officers, summon the members.
Which one did the [INAUDIBLE]?
The very last one?
Mr. Smizik--
Mr. Smizik of Brookline asks unanimous consent
to be recorded.
Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
Roll call number 209, Frank Smizik, yes.
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
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Have all members voted?
Time for voting has expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
In this matter, 117 members vote in the affirmative,
35 in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Ms. Hogan of Stowe asks unanimous consent
to be recorded.
Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
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On roll call number 210, Kate Hogan, yes.
Report of committee.
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Committee on Ways and Means, to whom
was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports,
in part, recommending notwithstanding the actions
of the Governor, item 1595-6368, transfer from Commonwealth's
transport fund to expend trust fund,
stand as passed by the General Court.
The matter has been reported by the committee on Steering,
Policy and Scheduling.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston moves suspension of rule 7A
on all matters relative.
Chair hears objection.
Question now is shall rule 7A be suspended?
All those in favor, say aye.
All those opposed, nay.
The ayes have it.
Rule 7A is suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
Roll call machine is now open.
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish do so?
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted?
Time for voting has expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 122 members voted in the affirmative, 30
in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General
Appropriation Bill, reports, in part,
recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 1599-0026, municipal regionalization
and efficiencies incentive reserve,
stand as passed by the General Court.
The matter has been reported by the committee on Steering,
Policy and Scheduling.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston moves suspension
of rule 7A on all matters relative to overrides.
Chair hears objection.
Question now is shall rule 7A be suspended?
All those in favor, say aye.
All those opposed, nay.
The ayes have it.
Rule 7A is suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand,
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
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Chair will once again respectfully ask the members,
please stay within the Chambers so
that we will have consecutive roll calls in two minutes.
Please stay within the Chamber.
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
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Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield asks unanimous consent
to be recorded on--
Roll call 206--
--206, 207.
Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
On roll call number 206, James Cantwell, yes.
207, James Cantwell, yes.
Roll call 208, James Cantwell, yes.
Roll call 209, James Cantwell, yes.
Roll call number 210, James Cantwell, yes.
And roll call number 211, James Cantwell, yes.
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Time for voting has expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 120 members voted in the affirmative, 34
in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General
Appropriation Bill, reports, in part,
recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 2000-0100, Environmental Affairs
administration, stand as passed by the General Court.
Matter has been reported by the committee on Steering, Policy
and Scheduling.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston moves suspension
of rule 7A on all matters relative to overrides.
Chair hears objection.
Question now is shall rule 7A be suspended?
All those in favor, say aye.
All those opposed, nay.
The ayes have it.
Rule 7A is suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand,
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Have all members voted?
No.
No!
Not yet.
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Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
In this matter, 122 members voted in the affirmative, 32
in the negative.
The items stand, despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General
Appropriation Bill, reports, in part,
recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 2200-0100, environmental compliance,
stand as passed by the General Court.
Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
has reported that the matter be scheduled for consideration
by the House.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston moves suspension of rule 7A on all
matters relative to override.
Chair hears an objection.
Question now is shall rule 7A be suspended?
All those in favor, say aye.
All those opposed, nay.
The ayes have it.
Rule 7A is suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand,
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted?
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 122 members voted the in the affirmative,
32 in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Brief recess.
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On the last roll call?
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Report of committee.
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The committee on Ways and Means, to whom
was returned the General Appropriation Bill,
reports, in part, recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 2300-0100, Office
of Commissioner-administration, stand
as passed by the General Court.
The committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
has reported that the matter be scheduled for consideration.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston moves suspension
of rule 7A on all matters before us on override.
Chair hears objection.
Question now, shall rule 7A be suspended?
All those in favor, say aye.
All those opposed, no.
The ayes have it.
Rule 7A is suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Mr. Speaker, [INAUDIBLE]
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted?
Time for voting--
I'll need it.
But I [INAUDIBLE]
Time for voting has expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 121 members voted in the affirmative, 33
in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection of His Excellency
the Governor
Report of committee.
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Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General
Appropriation Bill, reports, in part,
recommending notwithstanding the action of the Governor,
item 2511-0100, Department of Agriculture administration,
stand as passed by the General Court.
The matter has been reported by the committee on Steering,
Policy and Schedule.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston moves suspension
of rule 7A on all matters relative to overrides.
Chair hears an objection.
Question now is shall rule 7A be suspended?
All those in favor, say aye.
All those opposed, nay.
The ayes have it.
Rule 7A is suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
Seriously, I never believed [INAUDIBLE]..
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Have all members voted?
Mr. [INAUDIBLE] always in play.
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 131 members voted in the affirmative, 22
in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
The committee on Ways and Means, to whom
was returned the General Appropriation Bill,
reports, in part, recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 2800-0100, conservation and recreation,
stand as passed by the General Court.
The committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
has reported the matter.
Mr. Sanchez of Boston now moves suspension
of rule 7A on all items before us for overrides.
OK.
On that matter, all those--
Chair recognizes Mr. Hill of Ipswich.
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Chair recognizes Mr. Hill of Ipswich
Myself [INAUDIBLE] ask for a call of the yays and nays.
I didn't take the vote yet.
Is this on suspension on--
All those in favor--
--suspension of rule 7A on--
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Mr. Hill of Ipswich asks for a roll call on rule 7A suspension
on all matters before us.
First division.
First division, 3.
Second division.
34.
Sufficient number having arisen, roll call machine is now open.
Remain open for two minutes.
Court officers summon the members,
indicate a roll call is in progress.
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Have all members voted?
Time for voting has expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 120 members voted in the affirmative, 34
in the negative.
Rule 7A is suspended on all matters relative to overrides.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish do so?
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
In this matter, 127 members voted in the affirmative, 27
in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General
Appropriation Bill, reports, in part,
recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 2800-0101, watershed management,
stand as passed by the General Court.
The matter has been reported by the committee on Steering,
Policy and Scheduling, and rule 7A has been suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
Roll call machine is now open.
[INAUDIBLE]
He just walked in.
He can look --
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted?
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 120 members voted in the affirmative, 33
in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
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Report of committee.
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House will be in a recess.
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Mr. Rogers of Cambridge asks unanimous consent
to be recorded.
Does Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
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On roll call number 206, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call 207, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call 208, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call 209, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call number 210, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call 211, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call 212, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call 213, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call 214, David Rogers, yes.
On roll call 215, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call 216, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call 217, David Rogers, yes.
Roll call 218, David Rogers, yes.
Report of committee.
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Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General
Appropriation Bill, reports, in part,
recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 2800-0700, Dam Regulatory Office,
stand as passed by the General Court.
Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
has reported the matter, and rule 7A has been suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
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Ms. Whipps of Athol.
The clerk will call--
The clerk will call Ms. Whipps of Athol.
Roll call 220, Susannah Whipps, present.
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Mr. Cusack of Braintree asks unanimous consent
to be recorded.
Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
Roll call number 219, Mark Cusack, yes.
Chair would like to take this opportunity introduce
to the right of rostrum, guests of representative Kate
Hogan of Stowe, artist Bruce Davidson, and guests
from the town of Maynard who are visiting the State House
today for an art show and reception in her office.
Welcome to the House of Representatives.
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[APPLAUSE]
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Have all members voted?
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Time for voting has expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
In this matter, 122 members voted in the affirmative, 31
in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Chair will once again remind the members
to stay within the Chamber area for roll call votes.
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Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General
Appropriation Bill, reports, in part,
recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 2810-0100, state parks and recreation,
stand as passed by the General Court.
Matter has been reported by Steering, Policy,
and Scheduling, and rule 7A has been suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
Roll call machine is now open.
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
[AUDIO OUT]
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
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Have all members voted?
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
In this matter, 128 members voted in the affirmative, 26
in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General
Appropriation Bill, reports, in part,
recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the governor, item 3000-2050, Children's Trust Fund
administration, stand as passed by the General Court.
The matter has been reported by the committee on Steering,
Policy and Scheduling, and rule 7A has been suspended.
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Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of his Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
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Chair would like to take this opportunity
to introduce to the right of the rostrum
guest of representative Hecht, representative Alissa
Keny-Guyer, from district 46 of Portland, Oregon.
[APPLAUSE]
I don't know her either.
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Have all members voted?
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 135 members voted in the affirmative, 19
in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Committee on Ways and Means, to whom
was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports,
in part, recommending, notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 3000-7050, Mass Family Networks program,
stand as passed by the General Court.
The matter has been reported by the committee on Steering,
Policy and Scheduling, and rule 7A has been suspended.
Question now is shall the item stand
despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call required.
The roll call machine is now open.
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Ms. Atkins of Concord asks unanimous consent
to be recorded on roll calls 220, 221, 222.
Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
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Roll call number 220, Cory Atkins, yes.
Roll call number 221, Cory Atkins, yes.
Roll call number 222, Corey Atkins, yes.
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
--present for this one.
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Clerk will call Mr. Murray of Milford.
Roll call number 223, Brian Murray answers present.
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Have all members voted?
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 123 members voted in the affirmative, 31
the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General
Appropriation Bill, reports, in part,
recommending that notwithstanding the action
of the Governor, item 4000-0300, administration of the Medicaid
program, stand as passed by the General Court.
Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
has reported the matter, and rule 7A has been suspended.
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Question is shall the item stand despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor?
Roll call machine is open, and remain open.
Court officers, summon the members.
Indicate a roll call is in progress.
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Have all members voted who wish to do so?
On this one?
OK, Chair will call-- clerk will--
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Chair will call Mr. Lewis of Framingham.
Jack Patrick Lewis answers present on roll call number
to 224.
Have all members voted who wish to do so?
Have all members voted?
Time for voting is expired.
The clerk will display the tally.
On this matter, 119 members voted in the affirmative, 34
in the negative.
The item stands despite the objection
of His Excellency the Governor.
Report of committee.
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Mr. Hecht of Watertown ask unanimous consent
to be recorded.
Chair hear objection?
Chair hears none.
On roll call number 224, Jonathan Hecht, yes.