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Order-- the Senator from
Plymouth and Bristol,

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Mr. Brady, asks we
consider no action

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as having been taken on
Amendment number 266.

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Is there an objection?

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The Chair hears none
and it will be held.

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Amendment number
267 is withdrawn.

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Amendment number 268 is on hold.

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Amendment number 269
authored by the Senator

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from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number 269 by
Mr. Tarr, employee vacation

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and earned sick leave
credit task force.

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The Senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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Mr. President, we
seem to this evening,

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and throughout the latter
part of the afternoon,

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not been faring very
well with attempts

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to look at ways to
be able to save money

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and to be able to
treat folks that

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are employed in state
government in a fair way

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across various lines.

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This particular
amendment, Mr. President,

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would create a task force
to look at employee vacation

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and earned sick leave time
so that we could determine

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the best way, number
one, to make sure

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that folks that are employed in
all sectors of state government

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are treated equally and
fairly, and number two,

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so that we could have a
reasonable policy for how

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earned sick time is earned,
and importantly, how

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it can be converted
to a cash payment

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at the end of someone's
tenure in state employee.

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Mr. President,
these are the kind

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of issues that continue to
plague the budget for lack

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of attention so that
we are spending money

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that we don't necessarily
need to be spending.

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Not that we should not have
these types of benefits,

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but that we should
make sure that they

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are reasonable and appropriate.

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And if we continue to
ignore issues like this one,

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then we will continue to face
the consequences of not having

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adequate resources for the
other spending priorities

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that we all share.

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Mr. President, this is a task
force to begin looking at this.

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And Mr. President, I hope
the amendment is adopted.

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-- the amendment, all those in
favor, say aye, opposed, no.

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The nos have it.

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The amendment is not adopted.

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Number 278, redrafted
amendment by the Senator

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from Middlesex, Mr.
Barrett, the title

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of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number 270 by Mr.
Barrett, disabled persons

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protection commission.

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The question comes
on the adoption

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of the amendment, the
Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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Thank you, Mr. President,
and through you, the members.

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Mr. President, my
scan of the chamber

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does not reveal the presence of
the sponsor of this amendment.

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But I know that he
has been outside.

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I believe he just concluded
working the redraftatron.

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I hope he unplugged it so
that we can conserve energy,

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if it's not in use.

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But I'm hoping that
we can understand

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the results of the
redraftatron with regard

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to this redrafted amendment,
relative to a very

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important subject, the DPPC.

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I look forward to
his explanation,

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and I thank you, Mr. President.

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Recognizes the Senator from
Middlesex, Mr. Barrett.

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Mr. President, I want to
congratulate the minority

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leader and his sagacity.

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Not only did he ask a
very good question of me,

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but he is the co-sponsor
of this amendment.

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And so he may perhaps know
what I'm about to say.

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I'm grateful to him for that.

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I'm grateful to
minority [INAUDIBLE]

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and a number of my
Democratic colleagues

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as well, for boosting funding
for the Disabled Persons

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Protection Commission.

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There are a number
of complaints that

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come in involving
allegations of mistreatment

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of people with disabilities
and state agencies.

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DPPC has been
chronically underfunded.

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This modest amendment increases
the amount of funding,

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Mr. President, available
to the DPPC by $100,000.

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It will help the commission hire
staff, eat into its backlog.

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In every case, the
commission attempts

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to resolve
difficulties involving

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those with disabilities
and their encounters

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with both private parties
and state agencies.

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So I hope this
amendment is adopted

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and I want to thank the
minority leader for his support.

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The Senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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To the gentleman
who just spoke, I

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do want to congratulate
him on this amendment

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and thank him for it.

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I would point out that I was
pleased to be a co-sponsor

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to offer my support.

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However, I was not in the
room as the redraftatron

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was in operation at some
remote part of the statehouse.

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Hence, I wanted a
further explanation.

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Having obtained that
further explanation,

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I hope the amendment is adopted.

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Senator from
Middlesex, Mr. Barrett.

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--Tease him about
his co-sponsorship.

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I actually wanted to
sincerely thank him.

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Hadn't been aware though
that I had failed to tell him

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that a compromise
had been struck,

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so the amount
involved was $100,000.

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My apologies to him.

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Very pleased to
have had his help.

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And I think my
colleagues as well.

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Mr. Tarr.

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Thank you, Mr. President,
no apologies necessary.

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The great light of
compromise rises

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like sunshine over this chamber
whenever we can find it.

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And I'm happy that we can
capitalize on it right now.

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Thank you, Mr. President.

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The next amendment is--

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oh, excuse me, we
have to vote on this.

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The question comes on adoption
of this excellent amendment.

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All those in favor,
say aye, oppose, no.

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And the ayes have it.

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And the excellent
amendment has been adopted.

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Number 272 is authored by
the senator from Hampden,

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Mr. Welch, and amendment, the
title of which the clerk will

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read.

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Amendment 272 by Mr. Welch,
Springfield Central's

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cultural district.

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The question comes on adoption--

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yes, the Senator
from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

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Mr. President, I know that
recently on our listening tour

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we actually visited
the city of Springfield

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and visited a number
of sites that offer

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a lot of exciting projects.

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I'm not sure if they are
in the cultural district

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and I'm hoping that the
gentleman from Springfield

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will be able to explain that.

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And in addition to
that, explain to us

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what exactly this
amendment does.

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But I know that we're all very
enthusiastic about the things

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that are happening in
this part of Springfield,

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if it's the part that
I'm referring to.

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And if it's not, I hope he'll
have a chance to excite us

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about the other parts of it.

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Thank you, Mr. President.

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The chair recognizes the
Senator from Hampden, Mr. Welch.

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Thank you, Mr. President.

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I think the leader
for his question

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as I always love the
opportunity to express

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all the great things
that are happening

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in the City of Springfield.

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This amendment would
provide funding, $25,000,

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to enhance the efforts of the
Springfield Cultural District

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and the organization
that basically

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does the work in promoting the
Springfield Cultural District.

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And as we all know,
Springfield is currently

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encountering a Renaissance.

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We have MGM on one end, in
the south end of Springfield.

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We have Union Station
just outside of downtown.

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We have Chang Chung
Railroad Company,

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which is being built in
the east Springfield area.

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All very large
projects, and we are

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trying to enhance our cultural
downtown area to make sure

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that when people do come down
and walk around downtown,

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that there are nice, cultural
activities for them to partake

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in.

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And this funding will go
a long way to doing that.

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Thank you.

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--aye, opposed no.

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The ayes have it.

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The amendment is adopted.

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The next is 273, authored
by the senator from Essex,

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Mr. Tarr, the title of
which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number 273 by Mr.
Tarr, Massachusetts Information

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Technology Center.

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The Senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

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Mr. President, this
item is one which

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contributes to the imbalance on
the balance beam of imbalance.

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And it is one of
those items that

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is symbolic and emblematic of
why we may have difficulties

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down the road with the budget
that we are currently debating.

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Mr. President, this
is a $500,000 item.

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It was included in House One
and the House in Gross budget,

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and that is because
it is an obligation

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that we have to fulfill.

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The Mass Information
Technology Center

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has historically been
under the Secretary

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of Administration and Finance.

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This is the first
year that its directly

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allocated to the Department
of Capital Asset Management,

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and this is an annual
impact fee, Mr. President,

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that's paid to the
City of Chelsea,

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pursuant to a 1993 agreement
with DCAMM regarding

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the construction of the Mass
Information Technology Center.

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The term of that agreement,
Mr. President, is 30--

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The Chair apologizes for
interrupting the gentleman,

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but again the number
of conversations

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and the volume of
the conversations

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continues to grow, making
it impossible for those

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who are listening
to the debate, never

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mind the person who's
offering the debate.

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So the Chair would respectfully
ask all members, all members,

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even those cutting
deals, to please

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subdue their conversations,
use your indoor voice, please.

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The Senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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Some days it's hard for me
to find my indoor voice.

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But Mr. President,
I appreciate your

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bringing the Senate to order so
that we can properly understand

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that the subject
of this amendment

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is reflective of a commitment
made to the City of Chelsea

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for 30 years to compensate
for the impact of the creation

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of the Massachusetts
Information Technology Center.

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If we do not fund
this, then the center

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will certainly have
to meet its commitment

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to the City of Chelsea,
and as a result

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the loss could occur of 10
of the full-time employees

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at the Mass Information
Technology Center.

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So, Mr. President, this is
a 24-hour a day facility.

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We know how important
information processing

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and technology is.

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This is a commitment
that we've made.

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It's a 30-year commitment.

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It was funded in House One, it
was funded in a House Final.

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And Mr. President, it is
mysteriously and conspicuously

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absent from the Senate Ways and
Means version of the budget.

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And this is one of those
items, as I mentioned earlier,

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before you brought the Senate
to order, Mr. President,

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and only you and I knew
what I was talking about,

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this is one of those
items that if not funded,

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contributes to the internal
imbalance of the present budget

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document.

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So Mr. President, I hope
the amendment is adopted.

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The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

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All those in favor,
say aye, opposed, no.

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The nos have it.

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The amendment is not adopted.

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The next to 274
authored by the Senator

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from Hampden, Mr.
Welch, the title

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of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
274 by Mr. Welch,

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working with all prescribers.

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The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

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The Senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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Well, hello, Mr. President.

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This amendment is
ambitiously titled

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working with all prescribers,
which is of course, something

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we should be doing.

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And so I'm hopeful that
the distinguished gentleman

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from Springfield can
help us understand

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by virtue of explaining this
amendment how, in fact, we

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can work with all prescribers.

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And I saw he just ripped
from his copious notes

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a selected explanation so
that it certainly seems

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that it's in summary form.

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And I always look forward to
his explanations, and no less so

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with this one that
was just ripped

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from the Manual of Health Care
Finance that sits on his desk.

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Thank you, Mr. President.

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The Senator from
Hampden, Mr. Welch.

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[INAUDIBLE],, and I thank him
for his interest in podiatry.

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This amendment would
make a minor change

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to the academic
detailing authority

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given to the Health Policy
Commission in outside Section 6

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of the budget.

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That minor change is to
specify that podiatrists

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who have the authority
to write prescriptions

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would be included
in the development

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and implementation of any
academic detailing programs.

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If the HPC were to
invest in developing

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an academic
detailing program, it

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should be as
comprehensive as possible

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to ensure that all practitioners
that write prescriptions

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can be supported with the
best available information

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on the comparative effectiveness
of different drugs.

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Thank you for your
consideration.

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And I appreciate the
leader's question

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as this is a very
important issue

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to make sure that we are getting
a well-rounded commission.

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Thank you.

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Question [INAUDIBLE]
adoption of the amendment.

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All those in favor say, aye.

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Opposed, no.

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The ayes have it.

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The amendment is adopted.

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Number 275 has been withdrawn.

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Number 276 offered
by the senator

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from Middlesex, Mr.
Lewis, the title

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of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
276 by Mr. Lewis--

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Government Efficiencies
Commission.

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Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

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All those in favor say, aye.

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Opposed, no.

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The nos have it.

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The amendment is not adopted.

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277 offered by the senator
from Norfolk, Bristol,

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and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

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of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
277 by Mr. Ross--

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Pension Fund Performance
and Accountability.

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Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

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The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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[INAUDIBLE] move the Senate
to be in a brief recess?

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The Senate will be
in a brief recess.

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--be in order.

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The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

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All those in favor say, aye.

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Opposed, no.

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The nos have it.

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The amendment is not adopted.

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Number 278 is offered by
the senator from Worcester

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and Norfolk, Mr.
Fattman, the title

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of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
278 by Mr. Fattman--

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DCAMM JOC.

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The senator from Worcester
and Norfolk, Mr. Fattman.

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Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

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This amendment is relative to
job order contracting, a pilot

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program that was
created back in 2011.

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I filed this upon request of
the Division of Capital Asset

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Management and Maintenance.

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Basically, the program
was established

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to figure out how to save
costs for small dollar

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contracting of $100,000 or less,
understanding that contractors

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would agree in
advance to perform

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specific types of maintenance
repair, alterations,

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or similar projects at a
fixed cost to the Commonwealth

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of Massachusetts.

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This proposal
existed in House One,

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in the House Budget,
the final version.

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And it would extend
the pilot program out

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to 2019, December 31, 2019,
about two and a half years.

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DCAMM is responsible
for reporting

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the results of the
analysis to the Committee

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on State Administration
and Regulatory Oversight.

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They would like a
little bit more time so

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that they can make the most
appropriate recommendations

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possible.

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I hope the amendment is adopted.

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Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

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All those in favor say, aye.

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Opposed, no.

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The nos have it.

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The amendment is not adopted.

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Number 279 offered by the
same senator, the title

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with which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
279 by Mr. Fattman--

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[INAUDIBLE] Program.

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Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

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All those in favor say, aye.

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Opposed, no.

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The nos have it.

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The amendment is not adopted.

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Number 280 offered by the
same senator, the title

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of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
280 by Mr. Fattman--

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Sick Time Reform.

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The senator from Worcester
and Norfolk, Mr. Fattman.

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[AUDIO OUT] place this
amendment on hold.

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Gentleman requests that this
amendment be placed on hold.

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Amendment number 281, the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

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and Middlesex, Mr. Ross
offers this amendment.

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Amendment number
281 but Mr. Ross--

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Sick Leave [INAUDIBLE].

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The senator from Norfolk,
Bristol, and Middlesex,

00:16:24.340 --> 00:16:24.840 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Ross.

00:16:24.840 --> 00:16:27.850 align:middle line:90%


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That's which one?

00:16:29.220 --> 00:16:31.459 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT]

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--comes on adoption
of the amendment.

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All those in favor say, aye.

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Opposed, no.

00:16:35.480 --> 00:16:36.270 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

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The amendment is not adopted.

00:16:37.640 --> 00:16:39.950 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Ms. Lovely

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offers number 282, the title
of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
282 by Ms. Lovely--

00:16:45.250 --> 00:16:47.197 align:middle line:84%
DCAMM Government
Center Operations.

00:16:47.197 --> 00:16:49.030 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

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All those in favor say, aye.

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Opposed, no.

00:16:51.290 --> 00:16:52.210 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

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The amendment is not adopted.

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Number 283 offered by the
senator from Worcester

00:16:55.950 --> 00:16:57.570 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Ms.
Flanagan, the title

00:16:57.570 --> 00:16:58.780 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number 283
by Ms. Flanagan--

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Inspector General Bureau of
Program Integrity and Internal

00:17:03.960 --> 00:17:05.329 align:middle line:90%
Special Audit Unit.

00:17:05.329 --> 00:17:07.710 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Worcester
and Middlesex, Ms. Flanagan.

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Thank you, Mr. president, and
through you to the members.

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This amendment increases
the bottom line

00:17:11.290 --> 00:17:13.700 align:middle line:84%
for the inspector general's
Bureau of Program Integrity

00:17:13.700 --> 00:17:14.490 align:middle line:90%
line item.

00:17:14.490 --> 00:17:17.980 align:middle line:84%
The BPI focuses on eligibility
processing and fraud controls

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and public benefit
programs administered

00:17:19.800 --> 00:17:22.390 align:middle line:84%
by the executive office of
Health and Human Services.

00:17:22.390 --> 00:17:24.060 align:middle line:84%
The bureau has been
closely monitoring

00:17:24.060 --> 00:17:26.280 align:middle line:84%
the department transitional
assistance implementation

00:17:26.280 --> 00:17:28.049 align:middle line:84%
of welfare reform
and is involved

00:17:28.049 --> 00:17:30.090 align:middle line:84%
in the creation and
implementation of DTA's fraud

00:17:30.090 --> 00:17:31.330 align:middle line:90%
detection program.

00:17:31.330 --> 00:17:33.340 align:middle line:84%
They've also started
focusing on other areas

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within EOHHS including the
Department of Developmental

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Services and veterans issue.

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To enhance its oversight, BPI
needs another policy analyst.

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The [?

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ISAU ?] focuses on monitoring
the quality, efficiency,

00:17:46.910 --> 00:17:50.019 align:middle line:84%
and integrity of Mass DOT's
operating and capital programs

00:17:50.019 --> 00:17:52.310 align:middle line:84%
and preventing, detecting,
and correcting fraud, waste,

00:17:52.310 --> 00:17:54.680 align:middle line:84%
and abuse in the expenditure
of transportation funds.

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Due to the volume
of contracts, ISAU

00:17:57.080 --> 00:17:58.462 align:middle line:90%
will be required to review.

00:17:58.462 --> 00:18:00.420 align:middle line:84%
The unit needs at least
one additional auditor.

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Mr. President, I hope
this amendment is adopted.

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Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

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All those in favor say, aye.

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Opposed, no.

00:18:06.780 --> 00:18:07.730 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

00:18:07.730 --> 00:18:08.860 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is adopted.

00:18:08.860 --> 00:18:10.809 align:middle line:84%
Number 284 offered
by the senator

00:18:10.809 --> 00:18:13.350 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

00:18:13.350 --> 00:18:15.330 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
284 by Mr. Tarr--

00:18:15.330 --> 00:18:16.720 align:middle line:90%
Quarter Point.

00:18:16.720 --> 00:18:18.430 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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Thank you, Mr. President.

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This is another example of an
obligation of the Commonwealth

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that, again, is not reflected
in the current Senate ways

00:18:26.210 --> 00:18:27.660 align:middle line:90%
and means budget proposal.

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This, Mr. President,
is a reserve

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of a little bit over $8 million.

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And it pays for contractually
negotiated benefits

00:18:36.160 --> 00:18:38.290 align:middle line:90%
for unionized state employees.

00:18:38.290 --> 00:18:40.880 align:middle line:84%
So this particular
amount of money

00:18:40.880 --> 00:18:43.490 align:middle line:84%
would pay for benefits
that have been agreed

00:18:43.490 --> 00:18:46.900 align:middle line:84%
to, that are part of collective
bargaining, that are ratified

00:18:46.900 --> 00:18:49.650 align:middle line:84%
by the general court,
and Mr. President,

00:18:49.650 --> 00:18:53.070 align:middle line:84%
pay for things like employee
training and development,

00:18:53.070 --> 00:18:55.780 align:middle line:84%
appropriate shift
differentials, increase

00:18:55.780 --> 00:18:58.970 align:middle line:84%
for targeted positions at key
agencies like the Department

00:18:58.970 --> 00:19:01.870 align:middle line:84%
of Children and Families and
the Department of Mental Health,

00:19:01.870 --> 00:19:05.480 align:middle line:84%
and appropriate classification
or compensation adjustments.

00:19:05.480 --> 00:19:09.590 align:middle line:84%
So Mr. President, this, again,
is part of the budget process.

00:19:09.590 --> 00:19:14.610 align:middle line:84%
These are negotiated benefits
for unionized state employees

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for purposes that
are very laudable.

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And that's why they are included
in the collective bargaining

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agreements.

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So Mr. President, by failing
to recognize this obligation

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in our version of the
budget, we are once again

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contributing to the
budget beam of imbalance--

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or the balance
beam of imbalance--

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because these are things
that we will have to pay for.

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So if we do not include
these now and reflect them

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in the budget, that
means that $8 million

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of other things that
are in the budget

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are at risk either for
a subsequent 9C cut

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or for failure to
be funded for lack

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of a supplemental
appropriation, in which case

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we wreak havoc with our
collective bargaining

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agreements, which are and must
be negotiated in good faith.

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So Mr. President, I know
that the chart is here.

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And again, for every
one of these items--

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and the gentle lady from
Salem just had one--

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there was also the
subject of an amendment--

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for every one of these
that we don't do,

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we push down on the
budget beam of imbalance.

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And we make the
target of balancing

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internally the budget
much harder to do,

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if not impossible.

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Mr. President, I hope
the amendment is adopted.

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The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

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All those in favor say, aye.

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Opposed, no.

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The nos have it.

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The amendment is not adopted.

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The same senator offers
number 285, the title

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of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
285 by Mr. Tarr--

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A&F IT Administration.

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Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

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The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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Thank you, Mr. President.

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Here we go again.

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Failure to adopt this
particular measure

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puts us further
away from the target

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of having an internally
balanced budget.

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I hope the amendment is adopted.

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Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

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All those in favor say, aye.

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Opposed, no.

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The nos have it.

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The amendment is not adopted.

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Number 286 is authored by
the senator from Middlesex

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and Norfolk, Ms.
Creem, the title

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of which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
286 by Ms. Creem--

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CPA Trust Fund Increase.

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The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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Can I move for the Senate
to be in a brief recess?

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The Senate will be
in a brief recess.

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--in order. amendment
number 286 is on hold.

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We're now on
amendment number 287

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offered by the senator
from Hampden and Hampshire,

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Mr. Lesser, the title of
which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
287 by Mr. Lesser--

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Woman's Fund of
Western Massachusetts.

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Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

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The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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Mr. President, [AUDIO OUT]
--from the gentleman

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who previously offered us
a brief unanimous consent

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statement.

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[INTERPOSING VOICES]

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--Young Women's Initiative.

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This project will
leverage resources

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from other non-profits
throughout the Springfield area

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to address structural
issues that keep low income

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women from experiencing robust
health, economic security,

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personal safety, and
leadership opportunities.

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The Women's Fund of
Western Massachusetts

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is going to join with eight
other women's organizations

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from across the
country who are also

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active in Western Massachusetts
to create a unified

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effort and a unified
focus, specifically

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on lifting capacity among
young women and girls.

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These efforts are
intended to identify

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the types of roadblocks
young women face, including

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the lack of access to health
care, to economic security,

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to opportunity, and to
break those roadblocks down.

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On a local level, in
Western Massachusetts,

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the Young Women's
Initiative is going

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to work to address these
issues specifically

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among young low
income women of color.

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Through membership in the Young
Women's Advisory Council, which

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will be created through
this initiative,

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young women ages 12
to 24 will participate

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in a year-long
leadership development

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and civic engagement program.

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They're going to be mentored
by leaders from Springfield's

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business, philanthropy,
education,

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and government
sectors who are going

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to help them examine problems,
explore solutions, and make

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recommendations
for policy change

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and other improvements that
directly affect their lives.

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It's important to point out this
is a public-private partnership

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that leverages
private investment

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in this program,
nonprofit investment,

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and public investment through
the taxpayers as well.

00:24:07.370 --> 00:24:10.590 align:middle line:84%
The Women Fund was
launched in partnership--

00:24:10.590 --> 00:24:12.950 align:middle line:84%
this specific initiative
was launched in partnership

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with the Mass Mutual Foundation
and enjoys the support

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of the City of Springfield as
well as the treasurer's office.

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So why is this important for
girls in Western Massachusetts

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in particular?

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It's going to bring the
national expertise and resources

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of these partnering
organizations

00:24:32.180 --> 00:24:35.490 align:middle line:84%
to Western Massachusetts
to support the workforce

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development of our young women.

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It will engage young women
in civic participation,

00:24:40.690 --> 00:24:44.100 align:middle line:84%
educating the next generation
of leaders, an important effort

00:24:44.100 --> 00:24:48.930 align:middle line:84%
that our Senate is now examining
through several civic and

00:24:48.930 --> 00:24:51.370 align:middle line:84%
citizenship initiatives
and bills that are

00:24:51.370 --> 00:24:53.580 align:middle line:90%
pending before us right now.

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It also is going to
empower young women

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to address the
barriers they face,

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mentoring them to identify
obstacles to prosperity,

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and to propose solutions.

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Finally, this program is going
to put Springfield and Western

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Massachusetts on a
national stage on par

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with other cities
across the country that

00:25:12.200 --> 00:25:14.380 align:middle line:90%
have done similar partnerships.

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And this amendment is going
to support these efforts

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by allowing the Women's
Fund to provide stipends

00:25:20.120 --> 00:25:21.420 align:middle line:90%
to these young women.

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And it will help fund the
cost of the leadership

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and civic engagement curriculums
that these young women

00:25:27.060 --> 00:25:28.280 align:middle line:90%
will experience.

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I strongly believe that this
investment will demonstrate

00:25:31.190 --> 00:25:33.760 align:middle line:84%
our commonwealth's
commitment to elevating

00:25:33.760 --> 00:25:36.300 align:middle line:84%
the voices of
under-resourced young women

00:25:36.300 --> 00:25:39.170 align:middle line:90%
in the greater Springfield area.

00:25:39.170 --> 00:25:41.120 align:middle line:84%
And again, this
isn't just a program

00:25:41.120 --> 00:25:43.340 align:middle line:84%
our commonwealth is
supporting alone.

00:25:43.340 --> 00:25:47.370 align:middle line:84%
The program has already received
$300,000 and commitments

00:25:47.370 --> 00:25:48.960 align:middle line:90%
from other stakeholders.

00:25:48.960 --> 00:25:51.520 align:middle line:84%
And this same program
receive recognition

00:25:51.520 --> 00:25:55.560 align:middle line:84%
from the Obama administration
just a few years ago

00:25:55.560 --> 00:25:57.940 align:middle line:84%
for their innovative,
exciting program,

00:25:57.940 --> 00:25:59.800 align:middle line:84%
and the transformative
impact that's

00:25:59.800 --> 00:26:01.452 align:middle line:90%
happening in our community.

00:26:01.452 --> 00:26:02.910 align:middle line:84%
You know, so much
research has been

00:26:02.910 --> 00:26:06.910 align:middle line:84%
done about the lack of women
involved in elected office

00:26:06.910 --> 00:26:08.050 align:middle line:90%
and in public life.

00:26:08.050 --> 00:26:11.160 align:middle line:84%
This is a well-tailored,
highly successful program

00:26:11.160 --> 00:26:15.410 align:middle line:84%
aimed at addressing that gap
and solving that deficiency.

00:26:15.410 --> 00:26:17.600 align:middle line:84%
So I hope this
amendment is adopted.

00:26:17.600 --> 00:26:18.440 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

00:26:18.440 --> 00:26:19.850 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT] the amendment.

00:26:19.850 --> 00:26:21.100 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

00:26:21.100 --> 00:26:22.090 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:26:22.090 --> 00:26:23.010 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

00:26:23.010 --> 00:26:24.720 align:middle line:90%
And it is adopted.

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The next amendment, number
288, is a redrafted amendment

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offered by the senator
from Norfolk, Bristol,

00:26:29.770 --> 00:26:31.702 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

00:26:31.702 --> 00:26:32.910 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

00:26:32.910 --> 00:26:34.870 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
288 by Mr. Ross--

00:26:34.870 --> 00:26:38.260 align:middle line:84%
Commission on the
Operation of Chapter 21 J.

00:26:38.260 --> 00:26:39.170 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Ross.

00:26:39.170 --> 00:26:40.820 align:middle line:84%
Than you very much,
Mr. President,

00:26:40.820 --> 00:26:42.630 align:middle line:90%
and through you to the members.

00:26:42.630 --> 00:26:48.430 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 288 is the underground
tank storage cleanup fund.

00:26:48.430 --> 00:26:51.540 align:middle line:84%
And it was created to expedite
environmental cleanup actions

00:26:51.540 --> 00:26:55.390 align:middle line:84%
providing owners and operators
of underground storage tanks

00:26:55.390 --> 00:26:57.730 align:middle line:84%
with partial reimbursement
for any costs associated

00:26:57.730 --> 00:26:59.240 align:middle line:90%
with the cleanup of the spills.

00:26:59.240 --> 00:27:03.217 align:middle line:84%
This could [INAUDIBLE]
maybe someday.

00:27:03.217 --> 00:27:05.050 align:middle line:84%
Unfortunately, due to
budgetary constraints,

00:27:05.050 --> 00:27:06.860 align:middle line:90%
the fund has been reduced.

00:27:06.860 --> 00:27:11.160 align:middle line:84%
[INAUDIBLE] claims that
have been approved, but not

00:27:11.160 --> 00:27:12.110 align:middle line:90%
yet paid.

00:27:12.110 --> 00:27:15.490 align:middle line:84%
Such significant delays
and reimbursement

00:27:15.490 --> 00:27:18.820 align:middle line:84%
defeats the purpose of the fund
and create significant burdens

00:27:18.820 --> 00:27:21.450 align:middle line:84%
to storage tank
owners and operators

00:27:21.450 --> 00:27:23.244 align:middle line:84%
that are relying on
that reimbursement

00:27:23.244 --> 00:27:24.410 align:middle line:90%
to support their businesses.

00:27:24.410 --> 00:27:25.670 align:middle line:90%
I'm sorry.

00:27:25.670 --> 00:27:26.810 align:middle line:90%
Made me laugh.

00:27:26.810 --> 00:27:30.470 align:middle line:90%


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This amendment would
create a special commission

00:27:32.470 --> 00:27:34.330 align:middle line:84%
to study the way
the fund operates,

00:27:34.330 --> 00:27:37.560 align:middle line:84%
including reviewing how
reimbursement claims are

00:27:37.560 --> 00:27:38.590 align:middle line:90%
approved and issued.

00:27:38.590 --> 00:27:41.440 align:middle line:84%
The commission will examine
the extent of the delay

00:27:41.440 --> 00:27:44.300 align:middle line:84%
in reimbursement that
fund operating under--

00:27:44.300 --> 00:27:47.460 align:middle line:84%
to what extent impacts the
effectiveness of the fund.

00:27:47.460 --> 00:27:51.380 align:middle line:84%
The commission also would
explore new methods for owners

00:27:51.380 --> 00:27:53.080 align:middle line:84%
to recover their
costs that may be

00:27:53.080 --> 00:27:56.010 align:middle line:84%
more effective than current
reimbursement methods.

00:27:56.010 --> 00:27:58.250 align:middle line:84%
This is an important
state program

00:27:58.250 --> 00:28:00.600 align:middle line:84%
not only to protect
the environment,

00:28:00.600 --> 00:28:03.100 align:middle line:84%
but also to businesses
and jobs that it

00:28:03.100 --> 00:28:04.480 align:middle line:90%
helps to create state-wide.

00:28:04.480 --> 00:28:07.420 align:middle line:84%
It's important to ensure
it's operating the most

00:28:07.420 --> 00:28:08.530 align:middle line:90%
effective way possible.

00:28:08.530 --> 00:28:10.590 align:middle line:90%
I hope this amendment passes.

00:28:10.590 --> 00:28:15.430 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on adoption
of the redrafted amendment.

00:28:15.430 --> 00:28:16.840 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

00:28:16.840 --> 00:28:17.670 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:28:17.670 --> 00:28:18.940 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

00:28:18.940 --> 00:28:20.620 align:middle line:90%
And it is adopted.

00:28:20.620 --> 00:28:23.360 align:middle line:90%
Amendment number 289 is on hold.

00:28:23.360 --> 00:28:26.760 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 290 offered by
the senator from Plymouth

00:28:26.760 --> 00:28:29.390 align:middle line:84%
and Barnstable, Mr.
deMacedo, the title

00:28:29.390 --> 00:28:31.240 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

00:28:31.240 --> 00:28:33.680 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 290
by Mr. deMacedo--

00:28:33.680 --> 00:28:35.867 align:middle line:90%
HRD Health and Welfare.

00:28:35.867 --> 00:28:37.700 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:28:37.700 --> 00:28:40.260 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Plymouth
and Barnstable, Mr. deMacedo.

00:28:40.260 --> 00:28:42.426 align:middle line:84%
And I'll be very quick on
this particular amendment.

00:28:42.426 --> 00:28:43.770 align:middle line:90%
It's simply here.

00:28:43.770 --> 00:28:46.010 align:middle line:84%
It's the health and
welfare account fund

00:28:46.010 --> 00:28:48.180 align:middle line:84%
that the state contributes
to dental and vision

00:28:48.180 --> 00:28:51.440 align:middle line:84%
insurance per certain collective
bargaining agreements.

00:28:51.440 --> 00:28:54.200 align:middle line:84%
In the FY 18 House
One recommendation,

00:28:54.200 --> 00:28:58.770 align:middle line:84%
it increased his account
to fund the $760,000

00:28:58.770 --> 00:29:03.870 align:middle line:84%
payment to [INAUDIBLE],, which
is contractually mandated.

00:29:03.870 --> 00:29:06.310 align:middle line:84%
Simply, this restores
that since we

00:29:06.310 --> 00:29:09.230 align:middle line:84%
have a contractual
obligation to fund this.

00:29:09.230 --> 00:29:14.369 align:middle line:84%
And so it is my hope that this
amendment 290 would be passed.

00:29:14.369 --> 00:29:15.410 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:29:15.410 --> 00:29:18.340 align:middle line:90%


00:29:18.340 --> 00:29:21.030 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:29:21.030 --> 00:29:22.430 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

00:29:22.430 --> 00:29:23.450 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:29:23.450 --> 00:29:24.270 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:29:24.270 --> 00:29:25.710 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:29:25.710 --> 00:29:27.730 align:middle line:84%
Number 291 offered
by the senator

00:29:27.730 --> 00:29:29.960 align:middle line:84%
from the Berkshires,
Mr. Hinds, the title

00:29:29.960 --> 00:29:31.750 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

00:29:31.750 --> 00:29:33.780 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
291 by Mr. Hinds--

00:29:33.780 --> 00:29:35.226 align:middle line:90%
Municipal Procurement.

00:29:35.226 --> 00:29:37.100 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on adoption
of that amendment.

00:29:37.100 --> 00:29:38.430 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

00:29:38.430 --> 00:29:39.530 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:29:39.530 --> 00:29:40.390 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:29:40.390 --> 00:29:41.790 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:29:41.790 --> 00:29:45.190 align:middle line:84%
Number 292 is offered by
the senator from Plymouth

00:29:45.190 --> 00:29:47.500 align:middle line:84%
and Barnstable, Mr.
deMacedo, the title

00:29:47.500 --> 00:29:49.010 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

00:29:49.010 --> 00:29:51.300 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 292
by Mr. deMacedo--

00:29:51.300 --> 00:29:53.387 align:middle line:90%
HRD Administration.

00:29:53.387 --> 00:29:55.220 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:29:55.220 --> 00:29:58.720 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
of hearing comments

00:29:58.720 --> 00:30:02.410 align:middle line:84%
from the gentleman from Plymouth
and Barnstable, Mr. deMacedo,

00:30:02.410 --> 00:30:04.040 align:middle line:90%
please smile.

00:30:04.040 --> 00:30:07.369 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes
the senator.

00:30:07.369 --> 00:30:08.410 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:30:08.410 --> 00:30:10.730 align:middle line:84%
This one is even smaller
than the last one.

00:30:10.730 --> 00:30:13.860 align:middle line:84%
So I can understand why
most likely this will pass.

00:30:13.860 --> 00:30:15.820 align:middle line:90%
This is a reduction of--

00:30:15.820 --> 00:30:19.820 align:middle line:84%
it says a reduction of $100,000
would require HRD to reduce

00:30:19.820 --> 00:30:22.110 align:middle line:90%
its workforce by two FTEs.

00:30:22.110 --> 00:30:24.520 align:middle line:84%
To achieve this HRD
would be required

00:30:24.520 --> 00:30:28.500 align:middle line:84%
to forego one vacant position
in the Office of Diversity

00:30:28.500 --> 00:30:30.630 align:middle line:84%
and Equal Opportunity
and lay off

00:30:30.630 --> 00:30:32.970 align:middle line:84%
an additional
administrative FTE.

00:30:32.970 --> 00:30:35.550 align:middle line:84%
Now, I know nobody here
wants that to happen.

00:30:35.550 --> 00:30:39.550 align:middle line:84%
And so simply by funding
this, HRD can reduce other--

00:30:39.550 --> 00:30:41.770 align:middle line:84%
we can take care
of this problem.

00:30:41.770 --> 00:30:45.360 align:middle line:84%
HRD cannot reduce other
administrative costs at this

00:30:45.360 --> 00:30:49.920 align:middle line:84%
account because it has
required $708,000 for mandatory

00:30:49.920 --> 00:30:50.560 align:middle line:90%
training.

00:30:50.560 --> 00:30:54.857 align:middle line:84%
So it is my hope that
this amendment is adopted.

00:30:54.857 --> 00:30:56.690 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:30:56.690 --> 00:30:58.090 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

00:30:58.090 --> 00:30:59.300 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:30:59.300 --> 00:31:00.290 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:31:00.290 --> 00:31:01.880 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:31:01.880 --> 00:31:06.750 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 293 is before
us offered by the senator

00:31:06.750 --> 00:31:08.760 align:middle line:84%
from Essex and
Middlesex, Mr. Tarr.

00:31:08.760 --> 00:31:15.090 align:middle line:84%
However, there is
a further 2.93.1

00:31:15.090 --> 00:31:19.390 align:middle line:84%
offered by the senator from
Plymouth and Barnstable,

00:31:19.390 --> 00:31:22.930 align:middle line:84%
Mr. deMacedo, the title of
which the clerk will read.

00:31:22.930 --> 00:31:26.990 align:middle line:84%
2.93 by Mr. Tarr is Support
for Cities and Towns.

00:31:26.990 --> 00:31:32.030 align:middle line:84%
2.93.1 by Mr. deMacedo is
Municipal Regionalization

00:31:32.030 --> 00:31:34.230 align:middle line:90%
and Efficiency Initiatives.

00:31:34.230 --> 00:31:37.290 align:middle line:84%
Chair recognizes the senator
from Plymouth and Barnstable,

00:31:37.290 --> 00:31:38.280 align:middle line:90%
Mr. deMacedo.

00:31:38.280 --> 00:31:41.860 align:middle line:84%
Thank you [AUDIO OUT] Again,
I'm going to speak specifically

00:31:41.860 --> 00:31:43.690 align:middle line:90%
to the 2.93.1.

00:31:43.690 --> 00:31:48.100 align:middle line:84%
And then my good friend
here from Gloucester

00:31:48.100 --> 00:31:52.260 align:middle line:84%
is going to talk to you about
the totality of the underlying

00:31:52.260 --> 00:31:53.320 align:middle line:90%
budget amendment.

00:31:53.320 --> 00:32:00.090 align:middle line:84%
Mine simply says that we have
had this community compact

00:32:00.090 --> 00:32:01.120 align:middle line:90%
that we have been doing.

00:32:01.120 --> 00:32:04.980 align:middle line:84%
It's been a very successful
program, a $3.5 million program

00:32:04.980 --> 00:32:06.130 align:middle line:90%
around the commonwealth.

00:32:06.130 --> 00:32:10.470 align:middle line:84%
We have being engaging our
communities in best practices.

00:32:10.470 --> 00:32:11.850 align:middle line:90%
We've been assisting them.

00:32:11.850 --> 00:32:13.950 align:middle line:84%
The state has been
assisting these communities

00:32:13.950 --> 00:32:14.980 align:middle line:90%
and helping them.

00:32:14.980 --> 00:32:16.500 align:middle line:90%
It has been wildly successful.

00:32:16.500 --> 00:32:21.660 align:middle line:84%
I believe we have over 281
of the 351 communities who

00:32:21.660 --> 00:32:25.660 align:middle line:84%
have adopted the community
compact, working together

00:32:25.660 --> 00:32:30.640 align:middle line:84%
with the administration to find
ways to save money and help

00:32:30.640 --> 00:32:32.530 align:middle line:90%
the communities hand in hand.

00:32:32.530 --> 00:32:34.650 align:middle line:84%
So we're very
excited about that.

00:32:34.650 --> 00:32:37.590 align:middle line:84%
One in this particular
moment, which

00:32:37.590 --> 00:32:39.610 align:middle line:84%
is my further
amendment, what it does

00:32:39.610 --> 00:32:44.680 align:middle line:84%
is it allows not only cities
and towns, but allows counties.

00:32:44.680 --> 00:32:46.540 align:middle line:84%
We have counties
within the commonwealth

00:32:46.540 --> 00:32:48.760 align:middle line:84%
that have helped us in
so many ways in regards

00:32:48.760 --> 00:32:50.220 align:middle line:90%
to regionalization.

00:32:50.220 --> 00:32:53.200 align:middle line:84%
And oftentimes, we get
these economies of scale

00:32:53.200 --> 00:32:54.630 align:middle line:90%
when we regionalize.

00:32:54.630 --> 00:32:57.330 align:middle line:84%
And so thus, it makes
sense for all of us.

00:32:57.330 --> 00:33:01.390 align:middle line:84%
And what we're saying is
this resource that we give

00:33:01.390 --> 00:33:04.130 align:middle line:84%
to our cities and towns
through the community compact

00:33:04.130 --> 00:33:08.380 align:middle line:84%
would also be available to our
counties that are functioning

00:33:08.380 --> 00:33:11.410 align:middle line:84%
and operating in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

00:33:11.410 --> 00:33:14.850 align:middle line:84%
and work as, basically,
as governments as well.

00:33:14.850 --> 00:33:17.820 align:middle line:84%
So that's my end
to that amendment.

00:33:17.820 --> 00:33:21.500 align:middle line:84%
And now my colleague
from Gloucester

00:33:21.500 --> 00:33:23.480 align:middle line:84%
is going to share
about the entirety

00:33:23.480 --> 00:33:24.480 align:middle line:90%
of underlying amendment.

00:33:24.480 --> 00:33:28.410 align:middle line:90%


00:33:28.410 --> 00:33:31.530 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the
senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

00:33:31.530 --> 00:33:32.580 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:33:32.580 --> 00:33:35.000 align:middle line:84%
That's one of the more
interesting introductions

00:33:35.000 --> 00:33:36.360 align:middle line:90%
I've had in a long time.

00:33:36.360 --> 00:33:39.250 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I'll do my
best to meet the expectation

00:33:39.250 --> 00:33:41.350 align:middle line:84%
that my good friend from
Plymouth just created.

00:33:41.350 --> 00:33:44.140 align:middle line:84%
So in a nutshell, Mr.
President, this amendment

00:33:44.140 --> 00:33:47.050 align:middle line:84%
encapsulates a number
of different programs

00:33:47.050 --> 00:33:51.150 align:middle line:84%
by which we assist cities and
towns with local initiatives.

00:33:51.150 --> 00:33:54.640 align:middle line:84%
One of those, as you just
heard, is the Community Compact

00:33:54.640 --> 00:33:56.450 align:middle line:84%
Program, which has
been a partnership

00:33:56.450 --> 00:33:59.390 align:middle line:84%
between the administration
and cities and towns

00:33:59.390 --> 00:34:01.550 align:middle line:84%
throughout the
Commonwealth to respond

00:34:01.550 --> 00:34:05.100 align:middle line:84%
to the self-identified
priorities of the communities

00:34:05.100 --> 00:34:06.840 align:middle line:90%
that enter the compact.

00:34:06.840 --> 00:34:09.310 align:middle line:84%
So far from being a
top down program, which

00:34:09.310 --> 00:34:12.570 align:middle line:84%
oftentimes we hear criticism
of, this, Mr. President,

00:34:12.570 --> 00:34:14.440 align:middle line:90%
is a bottom up program.

00:34:14.440 --> 00:34:16.610 align:middle line:84%
And the parties
meet in the middle

00:34:16.610 --> 00:34:19.469 align:middle line:84%
with a partnership
between state government

00:34:19.469 --> 00:34:20.900 align:middle line:90%
and municipal government.

00:34:20.900 --> 00:34:23.060 align:middle line:84%
In addition to
that, Mr. President,

00:34:23.060 --> 00:34:25.040 align:middle line:84%
this particular
amendment would also

00:34:25.040 --> 00:34:28.250 align:middle line:84%
restore funding for the District
Local Technical Assistance

00:34:28.250 --> 00:34:31.440 align:middle line:84%
Program, again helping
cities and towns

00:34:31.440 --> 00:34:35.070 align:middle line:84%
to modernize, to meet the many
challenges that they're facing,

00:34:35.070 --> 00:34:39.310 align:middle line:84%
and to do it with a very
modest investment of about $2.8

00:34:39.310 --> 00:34:40.989 align:middle line:90%
million.

00:34:40.989 --> 00:34:43.670 align:middle line:84%
And then in addition
to that, Mr. President,

00:34:43.670 --> 00:34:46.980 align:middle line:84%
encapsulated in this
amendment is $2 million

00:34:46.980 --> 00:34:49.850 align:middle line:84%
for efficiency and
regionalization.

00:34:49.850 --> 00:34:52.969 align:middle line:84%
That program, Mr.
President, has provided

00:34:52.969 --> 00:34:57.240 align:middle line:84%
funding for 30 grants covering
more than 120 communities

00:34:57.240 --> 00:34:58.600 align:middle line:90%
and school districts.

00:34:58.600 --> 00:35:01.690 align:middle line:84%
And they're now benefiting
from the funds in a way that

00:35:01.690 --> 00:35:05.650 align:middle line:84%
helps them capture efficiencies
through regionalization

00:35:05.650 --> 00:35:08.280 align:middle line:84%
and through other constructs
that, Mr. President,

00:35:08.280 --> 00:35:10.660 align:middle line:84%
ultimately also
worked to benefit

00:35:10.660 --> 00:35:12.640 align:middle line:84%
the commonwealth
through the savings

00:35:12.640 --> 00:35:14.470 align:middle line:90%
that those things achieve.

00:35:14.470 --> 00:35:16.280 align:middle line:84%
So Mr. President,
as we've talked

00:35:16.280 --> 00:35:19.150 align:middle line:84%
about on a number of occasions
throughout this budget debate,

00:35:19.150 --> 00:35:23.030 align:middle line:84%
these are the kind of
programs that historically we

00:35:23.030 --> 00:35:24.310 align:middle line:90%
have been funding.

00:35:24.310 --> 00:35:27.530 align:middle line:84%
And the absence of
them from this budget

00:35:27.530 --> 00:35:29.840 align:middle line:84%
not only creates a
problem if we hope

00:35:29.840 --> 00:35:32.470 align:middle line:84%
to continue our partnership
with cities and towns,

00:35:32.470 --> 00:35:35.180 align:middle line:84%
but it also creates
a problem if we're

00:35:35.180 --> 00:35:38.120 align:middle line:84%
going to try to fund these
things at some future point.

00:35:38.120 --> 00:35:40.540 align:middle line:84%
Because our partners
in municipal government

00:35:40.540 --> 00:35:43.400 align:middle line:84%
have a reasonably
founded expectation

00:35:43.400 --> 00:35:45.650 align:middle line:84%
that we will continue
to work with them

00:35:45.650 --> 00:35:47.700 align:middle line:90%
on these types of initiatives.

00:35:47.700 --> 00:35:50.780 align:middle line:84%
So Mr. President, I hope
that the further amendment

00:35:50.780 --> 00:35:51.810 align:middle line:90%
is adopted.

00:35:51.810 --> 00:35:55.160 align:middle line:84%
I hope that the underlying
amendment is adopted.

00:35:55.160 --> 00:35:58.960 align:middle line:84%
And I hope I've satisfied
the expectation that

00:35:58.960 --> 00:36:02.930 align:middle line:84%
was created by my good
friend from Plymouth.

00:36:02.930 --> 00:36:07.690 align:middle line:84%
The first question comes
on the further 293.1.

00:36:07.690 --> 00:36:09.550 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

00:36:09.550 --> 00:36:10.850 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:36:10.850 --> 00:36:11.850 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:36:11.850 --> 00:36:13.430 align:middle line:84%
And the further
is not successful.

00:36:13.430 --> 00:36:16.540 align:middle line:84%
Now we go to the
underlying amendment, 293.

00:36:16.540 --> 00:36:18.250 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

00:36:18.250 --> 00:36:19.560 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:36:19.560 --> 00:36:20.840 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:36:20.840 --> 00:36:23.520 align:middle line:84%
And the underlying
amendment is not approved.

00:36:23.520 --> 00:36:25.717 align:middle line:84%
We're now on
amendment number 294

00:36:25.717 --> 00:36:27.800 align:middle line:84%
offered by the senator
from Hampden and Hampshire,

00:36:27.800 --> 00:36:30.970 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Humason, the title of
which the clerk will read.

00:36:30.970 --> 00:36:33.080 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
294 by Mr. Humason--

00:36:33.080 --> 00:36:35.057 align:middle line:90%
Tax Expenditure Review.

00:36:35.057 --> 00:36:36.890 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:36:36.890 --> 00:36:38.560 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

00:36:38.560 --> 00:36:39.950 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:36:39.950 --> 00:36:40.840 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:36:40.840 --> 00:36:42.190 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:36:42.190 --> 00:36:44.720 align:middle line:90%
Amendment number 295 is on hold.

00:36:44.720 --> 00:36:47.670 align:middle line:84%
The Senate will be in
a very brief recess.

00:36:47.670 --> 00:36:48.350 align:middle line:90%
Let me find out.

00:36:48.350 --> 00:37:02.260 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT]

00:37:02.260 --> 00:37:03.310 align:middle line:90%
Senate will be in order.

00:37:03.310 --> 00:37:06.180 align:middle line:84%
Senator L'Italien is
coming to the rostrum

00:37:06.180 --> 00:37:14.680 align:middle line:84%
for the purposes of offering
a memorial recess order.

00:37:14.680 --> 00:37:17.570 align:middle line:84%
And the chair would ask all
members, staff, and guests

00:37:17.570 --> 00:37:18.660 align:middle line:90%
to rise.

00:37:18.660 --> 00:37:20.175 align:middle line:84%
OK, you don't mind
if I read this.

00:37:20.175 --> 00:37:20.800 align:middle line:90%
I know you've--

00:37:20.800 --> 00:37:21.520 align:middle line:90%
[INTERPOSING VOICES]

00:37:21.520 --> 00:37:21.790 align:middle line:90%
Please do.

00:37:21.790 --> 00:37:22.882 align:middle line:90%
But I wanted to-- yeah.

00:37:22.882 --> 00:37:24.090 align:middle line:90%
We are recessing [INAUDIBLE].

00:37:24.090 --> 00:37:26.350 align:middle line:90%
Just did you want me to read it?

00:37:26.350 --> 00:37:27.600 align:middle line:90%
No, I would prefer if--

00:37:27.600 --> 00:37:28.914 align:middle line:90%
Yeah, your choice.

00:37:28.914 --> 00:37:30.330 align:middle line:84%
I would like to
if you don't mind.

00:37:30.330 --> 00:37:32.840 align:middle line:90%
OK.

00:37:32.840 --> 00:37:33.590 align:middle line:90%
So I just start?

00:37:33.590 --> 00:37:34.530 align:middle line:90%
OK.

00:37:34.530 --> 00:37:39.060 align:middle line:84%
So we're going to be recessing
in honor of my mother Claire

00:37:39.060 --> 00:37:42.070 align:middle line:84%
Dorothy Sullivan
L'Italien of Andover.

00:37:42.070 --> 00:37:44.750 align:middle line:84%
Claire Dorothy
Sullivan L'Italien, 92,

00:37:44.750 --> 00:37:46.530 align:middle line:84%
of Andover passed
away peacefully

00:37:46.530 --> 00:37:48.840 align:middle line:84%
surrounded by her
children at Ashland Farm

00:37:48.840 --> 00:37:50.270 align:middle line:90%
in North Andover, Mass.

00:37:50.270 --> 00:37:52.610 align:middle line:90%
on April 3, 2017.

00:37:52.610 --> 00:37:56.170 align:middle line:84%
Born on November
10, 1924 in Lawrence

00:37:56.170 --> 00:37:58.690 align:middle line:84%
to James Henry and Alice
Ada Lynch Sullivan,

00:37:58.690 --> 00:38:01.580 align:middle line:84%
Claire was the youngest
of seven siblings, raised

00:38:01.580 --> 00:38:04.020 align:middle line:90%
on Swan Street in Methuen.

00:38:04.020 --> 00:38:06.730 align:middle line:84%
Claire attended St. Lawrence
O'Toole Grammar School,

00:38:06.730 --> 00:38:10.610 align:middle line:84%
Edward F Searles High School
in Methuen, and Lesley College.

00:38:10.610 --> 00:38:12.907 align:middle line:84%
Upon graduation, she
returned to Methuen

00:38:12.907 --> 00:38:14.740 align:middle line:84%
where she taught the
first and second grades

00:38:14.740 --> 00:38:16.820 align:middle line:84%
at the central school
for five years.

00:38:16.820 --> 00:38:19.130 align:middle line:84%
She met her future
husband Rudolph Rudy

00:38:19.130 --> 00:38:20.890 align:middle line:90%
L'Italien at Old Orchard Beach.

00:38:20.890 --> 00:38:24.614 align:middle line:84%
And after a two year courtship,
they were married in 1951.

00:38:24.614 --> 00:38:26.280 align:middle line:84%
Soon after the wedding,
they started off

00:38:26.280 --> 00:38:27.900 align:middle line:84%
on an adventure
that began when Rudy

00:38:27.900 --> 00:38:29.690 align:middle line:90%
accepted a job with the FBI.

00:38:29.690 --> 00:38:33.335 align:middle line:84%
His 28-year career brought them
to seven homes in five states

00:38:33.335 --> 00:38:35.460 align:middle line:84%
and blessed them with eight
children affectionately

00:38:35.460 --> 00:38:37.580 align:middle line:84%
referred to by Claire
as her beauties.

00:38:37.580 --> 00:38:39.990 align:middle line:84%
After 16 years on the
road, Claire and Rudy

00:38:39.990 --> 00:38:43.780 align:middle line:84%
returned home settling
in Andover in 1967.

00:38:43.780 --> 00:38:44.910 align:middle line:90%
As mom, she did it all.

00:38:44.910 --> 00:38:48.890 align:middle line:84%
She was the taxi driver, diaper
changer, referee, dishwasher,

00:38:48.890 --> 00:38:52.120 align:middle line:84%
boo-boo kisser, grocery shopper,
and queen of the laundry.

00:38:52.120 --> 00:38:54.610 align:middle line:84%
And through it all in
that chaotic house of 10,

00:38:54.610 --> 00:38:56.720 align:middle line:84%
there was laughter,
family, and love.

00:38:56.720 --> 00:38:59.770 align:middle line:84%
She always saw the good in
people, her positive attitude

00:38:59.770 --> 00:39:02.490 align:middle line:84%
and humor sustaining
everyone around her.

00:39:02.490 --> 00:39:04.410 align:middle line:84%
She was devoted
to her siblings--

00:39:04.410 --> 00:39:07.100 align:middle line:84%
Mary, James, Daniel, Alice,
John, and Edmond, and

00:39:07.100 --> 00:39:08.980 align:middle line:84%
spent many happy
times with them.

00:39:08.980 --> 00:39:11.130 align:middle line:84%
Claire was also devoted
to caring for them

00:39:11.130 --> 00:39:12.759 align:middle line:90%
in their twilight years.

00:39:12.759 --> 00:39:14.300 align:middle line:84%
Once the kids grew
up, Claire enjoyed

00:39:14.300 --> 00:39:15.720 align:middle line:84%
going to art and
creative writing

00:39:15.720 --> 00:39:18.600 align:middle line:84%
at the end of her senior center,
rediscovering a love of art,

00:39:18.600 --> 00:39:19.980 align:middle line:90%
and making new friends.

00:39:19.980 --> 00:39:22.360 align:middle line:84%
Following Rudy's
passing in 1988,

00:39:22.360 --> 00:39:25.150 align:middle line:84%
she was comforted by her
dear niece Maureen Blanchette

00:39:25.150 --> 00:39:26.050 align:middle line:90%
Pekarksi.

00:39:26.050 --> 00:39:29.000 align:middle line:84%
She fully enjoyed her role
as Nana to 20 grandchildren,

00:39:29.000 --> 00:39:31.850 align:middle line:84%
spending winters in Florida,
and Summers in Maine,

00:39:31.850 --> 00:39:35.190 align:middle line:84%
also serving as an officer
of the Lawrence Garden Club.

00:39:35.190 --> 00:39:38.560 align:middle line:84%
In 1994, Claire swapped her
empty nest for a blended family

00:39:38.560 --> 00:39:41.390 align:middle line:84%
with her daughter Barbara, her
husband Kevin, and their four

00:39:41.390 --> 00:39:42.170 align:middle line:90%
children.

00:39:42.170 --> 00:39:44.570 align:middle line:84%
Nana was a second
mother to her kids.

00:39:44.570 --> 00:39:46.150 align:middle line:90%
And it kept her young in spirit.

00:39:46.150 --> 00:39:50.240 align:middle line:84%
She was able to age gracefully
at home for the next 21 years.

00:39:50.240 --> 00:39:52.620 align:middle line:84%
Claire's family would like
to express their gratitude

00:39:52.620 --> 00:39:56.970 align:middle line:84%
and thanks to the
three workers--

00:39:56.970 --> 00:39:59.810 align:middle line:84%
Shelley, Renee,
Paula-- that took

00:39:59.810 --> 00:40:02.920 align:middle line:84%
care of her in Barbara's home,
the memory care unit at Ashland

00:40:02.920 --> 00:40:05.370 align:middle line:84%
Farm North Andover,
and Spectrum Adult Day

00:40:05.370 --> 00:40:08.850 align:middle line:84%
Health for all they did to help
her over the last four years.

00:40:08.850 --> 00:40:11.120 align:middle line:84%
She was predeceased by
her husband Rudolph Joseph

00:40:11.120 --> 00:40:15.190 align:middle line:84%
L'Italien in 1988 and an infant
son John Rudolph L'Italien

00:40:15.190 --> 00:40:16.720 align:middle line:90%
in 1955.

00:40:16.720 --> 00:40:18.620 align:middle line:84%
Claire is survived
by her children

00:40:18.620 --> 00:40:21.070 align:middle line:84%
James L'Italien of
Chicago, Illinois;

00:40:21.070 --> 00:40:23.770 align:middle line:84%
Claire Cruwys of Lowell,
Mass.; Mary Anne Waisanen

00:40:23.770 --> 00:40:26.300 align:middle line:84%
and her husband Waino of
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire;

00:40:26.300 --> 00:40:29.420 align:middle line:84%
Joseph L'Italien and his
wife Joanne of North Andover;

00:40:29.420 --> 00:40:32.200 align:middle line:84%
Barbara L'Italien and her
husband Kevin Hall of Andover;

00:40:32.200 --> 00:40:35.050 align:middle line:84%
Patricia Rybolt and her
husband Terry of Danvers;

00:40:35.050 --> 00:40:38.580 align:middle line:84%
Edmond L'Italien and his wife
Elaine of Parkland, Florida;

00:40:38.580 --> 00:40:42.130 align:middle line:84%
and Susan Quinn and her husband
Bruce of Jupiter, Florida.

00:40:42.130 --> 00:40:44.250 align:middle line:84%
Her beloved grandchildren
are Kaitlin Ross;

00:40:44.250 --> 00:40:47.370 align:middle line:84%
Jason and Karissa L'Italien;
William, Jennifer, Timothy,

00:40:47.370 --> 00:40:49.900 align:middle line:84%
and Jessica Cruwyz;
Ryan and Kara L'Italien;

00:40:49.900 --> 00:40:52.590 align:middle line:84%
Rudolph, Alexandra,
Samantha, and Andrew Hall;

00:40:52.590 --> 00:40:55.370 align:middle line:84%
Olivia and Hannah Rybolt;
Se Sean L'Italien;

00:40:55.370 --> 00:40:58.150 align:middle line:84%
and Nicholas, Parker,
Zachary, and Angelina Quinn.

00:40:58.150 --> 00:41:00.140 align:middle line:84%
Claire had 12
great-grandchildren

00:41:00.140 --> 00:41:02.130 align:middle line:90%
and one great-great-grandchild.

00:41:02.130 --> 00:41:04.620 align:middle line:84%
She's also survived by
her brother-in-law Richard

00:41:04.620 --> 00:41:07.800 align:middle line:84%
L'Italien of Tewksbury, her
niece Patricia L'Italien

00:41:07.800 --> 00:41:10.310 align:middle line:84%
of North Andover and
many nieces and nephews.

00:41:10.310 --> 00:41:12.680 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

00:41:12.680 --> 00:41:14.160 align:middle line:90%
Aye.

00:41:14.160 --> 00:41:15.230 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:41:15.230 --> 00:41:16.410 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

00:41:16.410 --> 00:41:17.880 align:middle line:90%
And the motion prevails.

00:41:17.880 --> 00:41:20.080 align:middle line:84%
Chair would ask for a
moment of silent reflection.

00:41:20.080 --> 00:42:05.000 align:middle line:90%


00:42:05.000 --> 00:42:06.140 align:middle line:90%
--be in order.

00:42:06.140 --> 00:42:12.560 align:middle line:84%
We are now on
Amendment number 219

00:42:12.560 --> 00:42:15.620 align:middle line:84%
offered by the senator
from Middlesex and Suffolk,

00:42:15.620 --> 00:42:19.590 align:middle line:84%
Mr. DiDomenico, the title of
which the clerk will read.

00:42:19.590 --> 00:42:22.070 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 219
by Mr. DiDomenico--

00:42:22.070 --> 00:42:25.330 align:middle line:84%
Child and Youth
Readiness Cabinet.

00:42:25.330 --> 00:42:28.510 align:middle line:84%
Chair recognizes the senator
from Middlesex and Suffolk,

00:42:28.510 --> 00:42:30.640 align:middle line:90%
Mr. DiDomenico.

00:42:30.640 --> 00:42:33.496 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:42:33.496 --> 00:42:35.620 align:middle line:84%
[AUDIO OUT] --the Child
and Youth Readiness Cabinet

00:42:35.620 --> 00:42:39.860 align:middle line:84%
to coordinate efforts to enhance
cooperation and collaboration

00:42:39.860 --> 00:42:42.190 align:middle line:84%
across state
departments and agencies

00:42:42.190 --> 00:42:45.770 align:middle line:84%
that serve the commonwealth's
children, youth, and families.

00:42:45.770 --> 00:42:48.990 align:middle line:84%
In 2008, the Child and
Youth Readiness Cabinet

00:42:48.990 --> 00:42:50.880 align:middle line:84%
was established
through executive order

00:42:50.880 --> 00:42:52.820 align:middle line:84%
by then Governor
Patrick to streamline

00:42:52.820 --> 00:42:55.250 align:middle line:84%
state efforts to
improve services

00:42:55.250 --> 00:42:57.605 align:middle line:84%
for our children
and our families.

00:42:57.605 --> 00:42:59.230 align:middle line:84%
The cabinet, chaired
by the Secretaries

00:42:59.230 --> 00:43:01.260 align:middle line:84%
of Education and Health
and Human Services,

00:43:01.260 --> 00:43:05.020 align:middle line:84%
worked to break down silos and
provide a multifaceted approach

00:43:05.020 --> 00:43:08.221 align:middle line:84%
to increase collaboration
to close the achievement gap

00:43:08.221 --> 00:43:10.470 align:middle line:84%
and ensure that children and
youth of our commonwealth

00:43:10.470 --> 00:43:12.859 align:middle line:84%
have the needed
tools to succeed.

00:43:12.859 --> 00:43:14.400 align:middle line:84%
While the achievement
gap is commonly

00:43:14.400 --> 00:43:16.780 align:middle line:84%
viewed through an
educational lens,

00:43:16.780 --> 00:43:18.540 align:middle line:84%
many other factors
prevent the child

00:43:18.540 --> 00:43:20.010 align:middle line:90%
from succeeding in school.

00:43:20.010 --> 00:43:22.860 align:middle line:84%
By creating a dedicated
cabinet as voted

00:43:22.860 --> 00:43:24.920 align:middle line:84%
through cross-secretariat
coordination,

00:43:24.920 --> 00:43:28.780 align:middle line:84%
these other factors such as
hunger, housing, health care,

00:43:28.780 --> 00:43:31.120 align:middle line:84%
mental health, and
others can be tackled

00:43:31.120 --> 00:43:34.000 align:middle line:84%
through a coordinated
policy approach.

00:43:34.000 --> 00:43:36.600 align:middle line:84%
During its meetings, the
cabinet make strong steps

00:43:36.600 --> 00:43:39.530 align:middle line:84%
to create a better collaboration
through data sharing

00:43:39.530 --> 00:43:40.520 align:middle line:90%
and integration.

00:43:40.520 --> 00:43:42.790 align:middle line:84%
However, in recent
years, the cabinet

00:43:42.790 --> 00:43:44.520 align:middle line:90%
has not been meeting regularly.

00:43:44.520 --> 00:43:47.320 align:middle line:84%
As part of the Senate's
Kids First Initiative,

00:43:47.320 --> 00:43:50.760 align:middle line:84%
we are codifying the cabinet
and requiring this collaboration

00:43:50.760 --> 00:43:51.910 align:middle line:90%
to continue.

00:43:51.910 --> 00:43:55.300 align:middle line:84%
By ensuring this collaboration,
we will help our children

00:43:55.300 --> 00:43:56.890 align:middle line:90%
and our youth succeed.

00:43:56.890 --> 00:43:57.932 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:43:57.932 --> 00:43:59.431 align:middle line:84%
When a vote is
taken, I ask it taken

00:43:59.431 --> 00:44:00.800 align:middle line:90%
by call of the yeas and nays.

00:44:00.800 --> 00:44:03.380 align:middle line:84%
Gentlemen asks that
the vote [INAUDIBLE]

00:44:03.380 --> 00:44:05.750 align:middle line:84%
be taken by call of
the yeas and nays.

00:44:05.750 --> 00:44:07.800 align:middle line:84%
Those joining with him,
rise and be counted.

00:44:07.800 --> 00:44:10.594 align:middle line:84%
A sufficient number having
arisen when the vote is taken,

00:44:10.594 --> 00:44:12.510 align:middle line:84%
it will be taken by call
of the yeas and nays.

00:44:12.510 --> 00:44:15.370 align:middle line:90%


00:44:15.370 --> 00:44:21.070 align:middle line:90%
The clerk will call the roll.

00:44:21.070 --> 00:44:44.780 align:middle line:90%


00:44:44.780 --> 00:44:45.890 align:middle line:90%
Joseph A. Boncore.

00:44:45.890 --> 00:44:46.860 align:middle line:90%
Yea.

00:44:46.860 --> 00:44:47.890 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:44:47.890 --> 00:44:49.770 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady.

00:44:49.770 --> 00:44:50.270 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:44:50.270 --> 00:44:51.440 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:44:51.440 --> 00:44:54.040 align:middle line:90%
William N. Brownsberger.

00:44:54.040 --> 00:44:54.540 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:44:54.540 --> 00:44:55.280 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:44:55.280 --> 00:44:57.240 align:middle line:90%
Harriette L. Chandler.

00:44:57.240 --> 00:44:57.740 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:44:57.740 --> 00:44:58.490 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:44:58.490 --> 00:45:01.000 align:middle line:90%
Sonia Chang-Diaz.

00:45:01.000 --> 00:45:01.500 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:01.500 --> 00:45:02.140 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:02.140 --> 00:45:04.920 align:middle line:90%
Cynthia Stone Creem.

00:45:04.920 --> 00:45:05.420 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:05.420 --> 00:45:06.180 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:06.180 --> 00:45:07.960 align:middle line:90%
Julian Cyr.

00:45:07.960 --> 00:45:08.590 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:08.590 --> 00:45:11.180 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:11.180 --> 00:45:13.240 align:middle line:90%
Viriato M. DeMacedo.

00:45:13.240 --> 00:45:13.740 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:13.740 --> 00:45:14.430 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:14.430 --> 00:45:16.730 align:middle line:90%
Sal N. DiDomenico.

00:45:16.730 --> 00:45:17.270 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:17.270 --> 00:45:18.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:18.200 --> 00:45:20.421 align:middle line:90%
Eileen M. Donoghue.

00:45:20.421 --> 00:45:20.920 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:20.920 --> 00:45:21.660 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:21.660 --> 00:45:23.260 align:middle line:90%
James B. Eldridge.

00:45:23.260 --> 00:45:24.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:24.200 --> 00:45:25.110 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:25.110 --> 00:45:26.590 align:middle line:90%
Ryan C. Fattman.

00:45:26.590 --> 00:45:29.280 align:middle line:90%


00:45:29.280 --> 00:45:31.310 align:middle line:90%
Jennifer L. Flanagan.

00:45:31.310 --> 00:45:31.830 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:31.830 --> 00:45:32.390 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:32.390 --> 00:45:35.040 align:middle line:90%
Linda Dorcena Forry

00:45:35.040 --> 00:45:36.121 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:36.121 --> 00:45:36.620 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:36.620 --> 00:45:37.420 align:middle line:90%
Anne M. Gobi.

00:45:37.420 --> 00:45:37.940 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:37.940 --> 00:45:38.980 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:38.980 --> 00:45:41.711 align:middle line:90%
Adam G. Hinds.

00:45:41.711 --> 00:45:42.210 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:42.210 --> 00:45:43.080 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:43.080 --> 00:45:45.780 align:middle line:90%
Donald F. Humason, Jr.

00:45:45.780 --> 00:45:46.280 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:46.280 --> 00:45:46.990 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:46.990 --> 00:45:48.630 align:middle line:90%
Patricia D. Jehlen.

00:45:48.630 --> 00:45:53.860 align:middle line:90%


00:45:53.860 --> 00:45:55.340 align:middle line:90%
John F. Keenan.

00:45:55.340 --> 00:45:57.080 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:57.080 --> 00:45:57.580 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:57.580 --> 00:45:58.250 align:middle line:90%
Eric P. Lesser.

00:45:58.250 --> 00:45:59.140 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:45:59.140 --> 00:46:00.150 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:00.150 --> 00:46:02.560 align:middle line:90%
Jason M. Lewis.

00:46:02.560 --> 00:46:03.080 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:03.080 --> 00:46:03.580 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:03.580 --> 00:46:05.010 align:middle line:90%
Barbara A. L'Italien.

00:46:05.010 --> 00:46:05.890 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:05.890 --> 00:46:07.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:07.010 --> 00:46:09.440 align:middle line:90%
Joan B. Lovely.

00:46:09.440 --> 00:46:09.940 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:09.940 --> 00:46:10.550 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:10.550 --> 00:46:11.960 align:middle line:90%
Thomas M. McGee.

00:46:11.960 --> 00:46:12.950 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:12.950 --> 00:46:14.060 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:14.060 --> 00:46:16.230 align:middle line:90%
Mark C. Montigny.

00:46:16.230 --> 00:46:16.730 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:16.730 --> 00:46:17.870 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:17.870 --> 00:46:19.340 align:middle line:90%
Michael O. Moore.

00:46:19.340 --> 00:46:20.340 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:20.340 --> 00:46:21.320 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:21.320 --> 00:46:23.230 align:middle line:90%
Patrick M. O'Connor.

00:46:23.230 --> 00:46:23.760 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:23.760 --> 00:46:24.830 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:24.830 --> 00:46:27.240 align:middle line:90%
Kathleen O'Connor Ives.

00:46:27.240 --> 00:46:27.810 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:27.810 --> 00:46:28.510 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:28.510 --> 00:46:30.460 align:middle line:90%
Marc R. Pacheco.

00:46:30.460 --> 00:46:31.040 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:31.040 --> 00:46:31.990 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:31.990 --> 00:46:33.390 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Rodrigues.

00:46:33.390 --> 00:46:34.220 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:34.220 --> 00:46:35.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:35.330 --> 00:46:37.370 align:middle line:90%
Richard J. Ross.

00:46:37.370 --> 00:46:37.980 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:37.980 --> 00:46:38.650 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:38.650 --> 00:46:40.490 align:middle line:90%
Michael F. Rush.

00:46:40.490 --> 00:46:41.160 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:41.160 --> 00:46:42.190 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:42.190 --> 00:46:45.556 align:middle line:90%
Karen A. Spilka.

00:46:45.556 --> 00:46:46.180 align:middle line:90%
Senator Spilka?

00:46:46.180 --> 00:46:46.760 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:46.760 --> 00:46:47.620 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:47.620 --> 00:46:49.541 align:middle line:90%
Bruce E. Tarr.

00:46:49.541 --> 00:46:50.040 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:50.040 --> 00:46:50.640 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:50.640 --> 00:46:52.440 align:middle line:90%
Walter F. Timilty.

00:46:52.440 --> 00:46:52.940 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:52.940 --> 00:46:53.840 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:53.840 --> 00:46:55.575 align:middle line:90%
James T. Welch.

00:46:55.575 --> 00:46:56.075 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:46:56.075 --> 00:46:59.890 align:middle line:90%


00:46:59.890 --> 00:47:00.390 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:47:00.390 --> 00:47:03.530 align:middle line:90%


00:47:03.530 --> 00:47:12.040 align:middle line:90%
Have all members been recorded?

00:47:12.040 --> 00:47:15.230 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Barrett votes yes.

00:47:15.230 --> 00:47:17.730 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Middlesex, Ms. Jahlen.

00:47:17.730 --> 00:47:21.500 align:middle line:90%


00:47:21.500 --> 00:47:24.290 align:middle line:90%
Patricia D. Jahlen votes yes.

00:47:24.290 --> 00:47:27.800 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Worcester
and Norfolk, Mr. Fattman.

00:47:27.800 --> 00:47:30.000 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE] yes.

00:47:30.000 --> 00:47:32.160 align:middle line:90%
Ryan C. Fattman votes yes.

00:47:32.160 --> 00:47:35.230 align:middle line:90%
The clerk will call the chair.

00:47:35.230 --> 00:47:36.450 align:middle line:90%
Stanley C. Rosenberg.

00:47:36.450 --> 00:47:36.950 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:47:36.950 --> 00:47:37.450 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:47:37.450 --> 00:47:51.050 align:middle line:90%


00:47:51.050 --> 00:47:53.670 align:middle line:84%
On this matter, 38 having
voted in the affirmative, none

00:47:53.670 --> 00:47:57.000 align:middle line:84%
in the negative, the
amendment is adopted.

00:47:57.000 --> 00:47:58.740 align:middle line:90%
Which one are we doing now?

00:47:58.740 --> 00:48:00.280 align:middle line:90%
331.

00:48:00.280 --> 00:48:01.840 align:middle line:90%
Says it's on hold.

00:48:01.840 --> 00:48:06.950 align:middle line:90%
To read [AUDIO OUT]

00:48:06.950 --> 00:48:10.100 align:middle line:84%
--objection, we will take
one amendment out of order.

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It would be amendment number
331 offered by the senator

00:48:13.550 --> 00:48:16.220 align:middle line:90%
from Essex, Mr. McGee.

00:48:16.220 --> 00:48:18.300 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

00:48:18.300 --> 00:48:19.760 align:middle line:90%
Chair hears none.

00:48:19.760 --> 00:48:21.750 align:middle line:90%
The clerk will read the title.

00:48:21.750 --> 00:48:23.990 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
331 by Mr. McGee--

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Annuity Payment for
Gold Star Families.

00:48:26.480 --> 00:48:29.860 align:middle line:84%
Chair recognizes the senator
from Essex, Mr. McGee.

00:48:29.860 --> 00:48:32.770 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, and through
you to the members.

00:48:32.770 --> 00:48:37.120 align:middle line:84%
In 2006, Jared Raymond of
Swampscott, Massachusetts

00:48:37.120 --> 00:48:39.500 align:middle line:84%
was serving our
country honorably

00:48:39.500 --> 00:48:41.590 align:middle line:84%
in the United
States Army when he

00:48:41.590 --> 00:48:45.040 align:middle line:84%
was killed while traveling
in a Humvee by an IED

00:48:45.040 --> 00:48:47.590 align:middle line:90%
during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

00:48:47.590 --> 00:48:49.890 align:middle line:84%
Jared was just out
of high school,

00:48:49.890 --> 00:48:54.740 align:middle line:84%
and he was only 20 years
old when he and his mother

00:48:54.740 --> 00:48:57.120 align:middle line:90%
gave the ultimate sacrifice.

00:48:57.120 --> 00:48:59.970 align:middle line:84%
This past December, while
meeting with her veterans

00:48:59.970 --> 00:49:02.660 align:middle line:84%
agent, Jared's mother
learned that she had likely

00:49:02.660 --> 00:49:06.660 align:middle line:84%
been eligible for receipt of
the gold star parent annuity

00:49:06.660 --> 00:49:10.630 align:middle line:84%
benefit since Jared's
death over 10 years ago.

00:49:10.630 --> 00:49:12.450 align:middle line:84%
Upon learning this,
she immediately applied

00:49:12.450 --> 00:49:17.120 align:middle line:84%
for the benefit and was approved
for the 2016 calendar year.

00:49:17.120 --> 00:49:21.260 align:middle line:84%
She then applied for
retroactive benefits

00:49:21.260 --> 00:49:24.570 align:middle line:90%
from Jared's date of death.

00:49:24.570 --> 00:49:27.660 align:middle line:84%
The statute as currently
written however

00:49:27.660 --> 00:49:31.130 align:middle line:84%
provides the benefits are
payable only from the date

00:49:31.130 --> 00:49:33.790 align:middle line:84%
that the parent or
surviving spouse first

00:49:33.790 --> 00:49:35.440 align:middle line:90%
applies for the benefit.

00:49:35.440 --> 00:49:39.950 align:middle line:84%
Therefore, she was not awarded
those retroactive benefits.

00:49:39.950 --> 00:49:41.660 align:middle line:84%
The language of
this amendment was

00:49:41.660 --> 00:49:44.340 align:middle line:84%
developed in partnership
with and supported

00:49:44.340 --> 00:49:45.880 align:middle line:90%
by the administration.

00:49:45.880 --> 00:49:48.720 align:middle line:84%
The change would allow
retroactive benefits

00:49:48.720 --> 00:49:52.610 align:middle line:84%
to initial eligibility upon
the death of a service member,

00:49:52.610 --> 00:49:55.940 align:middle line:84%
supporting those who may
miss an application deadline

00:49:55.940 --> 00:49:59.670 align:middle line:84%
or be unaware of the benefit
while grieving and supporting

00:49:59.670 --> 00:50:02.850 align:middle line:90%
their family after a loss.

00:50:02.850 --> 00:50:05.630 align:middle line:84%
The amendment extends the same
retroactive payment provision

00:50:05.630 --> 00:50:09.160 align:middle line:84%
to parents and surviving spouses
who have previously applied

00:50:09.160 --> 00:50:12.380 align:middle line:84%
and currently receiving
benefits like Jared's mother.

00:50:12.380 --> 00:50:15.670 align:middle line:84%
As a commonwealth, we must
stand firm with our allegiance

00:50:15.670 --> 00:50:18.840 align:middle line:84%
to our service members,
veterans, and their families.

00:50:18.840 --> 00:50:21.050 align:middle line:84%
I ask your support
on this amendment.

00:50:21.050 --> 00:50:24.090 align:middle line:84%
And I would ask that
a roll call be called

00:50:24.090 --> 00:50:26.320 align:middle line:90%
by a call of the yeas and nays.

00:50:26.320 --> 00:50:27.697 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE] yeas and nays.

00:50:27.697 --> 00:50:29.530 align:middle line:84%
Those joining with him,
rise and be counted.

00:50:29.530 --> 00:50:32.610 align:middle line:84%
A sufficient number having
arisen, when the vote is taken,

00:50:32.610 --> 00:50:36.790 align:middle line:84%
it will be taken by a
call of the yeas and nays.

00:50:36.790 --> 00:50:39.120 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the
senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

00:50:39.120 --> 00:50:42.042 align:middle line:84%
[AUDIO OUT] Mr.
President, I rise

00:50:42.042 --> 00:50:43.250 align:middle line:90%
in support of this amendment.

00:50:43.250 --> 00:50:45.980 align:middle line:84%
I want to thank the gentleman
from Lynn for bringing this

00:50:45.980 --> 00:50:46.900 align:middle line:90%
to our attention.

00:50:46.900 --> 00:50:49.260 align:middle line:84%
Obviously, this is
an important benefit.

00:50:49.260 --> 00:50:51.740 align:middle line:84%
And it should not be
diminished or curtailed

00:50:51.740 --> 00:50:54.900 align:middle line:84%
because someone didn't
discover it early enough,

00:50:54.900 --> 00:50:57.390 align:middle line:84%
and therefore would
otherwise be penalized

00:50:57.390 --> 00:50:59.310 align:middle line:84%
for the lateness
of an application.

00:50:59.310 --> 00:51:02.090 align:middle line:84%
It is never too late
to honor a veteran

00:51:02.090 --> 00:51:03.460 align:middle line:90%
or support their family.

00:51:03.460 --> 00:51:06.160 align:middle line:84%
And this amendment allows us
to honor that proposition.

00:51:06.160 --> 00:51:07.730 align:middle line:84%
And I hope the
amendment is adopted.

00:51:07.730 --> 00:51:10.300 align:middle line:84%
And I hope, Mr. President,
that the vote on this

00:51:10.300 --> 00:51:13.230 align:middle line:84%
will be unanimous when
a roll call is taken.

00:51:13.230 --> 00:51:16.074 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Norfolk
and Suffolk, Mr. Rush.

00:51:16.074 --> 00:51:18.490 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President , and
through you to the members.

00:51:18.490 --> 00:51:23.550 align:middle line:84%
I stand here in support
of Amendment 331.

00:51:23.550 --> 00:51:28.430 align:middle line:84%
And as the gentleman from
Lynn and the minority leader

00:51:28.430 --> 00:51:32.390 align:middle line:84%
so eloquently pointed out,
we can talk all the time,

00:51:32.390 --> 00:51:36.190 align:middle line:84%
and we can quantify the
fact that the Commonwealth

00:51:36.190 --> 00:51:40.510 align:middle line:84%
of Massachusetts stands
number one in the benefits

00:51:40.510 --> 00:51:44.390 align:middle line:84%
that we give to our
veterans and their families.

00:51:44.390 --> 00:51:46.660 align:middle line:84%
And that's nothing
short of the commitment

00:51:46.660 --> 00:51:49.600 align:middle line:84%
of every member of
this state Senate

00:51:49.600 --> 00:51:53.400 align:middle line:84%
and our House of Representatives
and our executive partners

00:51:53.400 --> 00:51:55.010 align:middle line:90%
through the governor's office.

00:51:55.010 --> 00:51:56.200 align:middle line:90%
We can quantify this.

00:51:56.200 --> 00:51:58.510 align:middle line:90%
This is the fact.

00:51:58.510 --> 00:51:59.810 align:middle line:90%
But the other fact is this.

00:51:59.810 --> 00:52:02.570 align:middle line:84%
There are loopholes that
do exist in our law.

00:52:02.570 --> 00:52:05.100 align:middle line:84%
And the gentleman
from Lynn adequately

00:52:05.100 --> 00:52:07.430 align:middle line:84%
pointed out that
unfortunately, this

00:52:07.430 --> 00:52:09.870 align:middle line:84%
was a situation
where a woman was

00:52:09.870 --> 00:52:13.760 align:middle line:84%
so distraught from
the death of her son

00:52:13.760 --> 00:52:17.670 align:middle line:84%
that she couldn't think of
anything more than his death.

00:52:17.670 --> 00:52:21.980 align:middle line:84%
A gold star mother so distraught
to think that her son gave

00:52:21.980 --> 00:52:23.510 align:middle line:90%
the ultimate sacrifice.

00:52:23.510 --> 00:52:27.730 align:middle line:84%
When a service member
dies, they are,

00:52:27.730 --> 00:52:30.340 align:middle line:84%
each and every one
of them, are afforded

00:52:30.340 --> 00:52:33.460 align:middle line:90%
military honors graveside.

00:52:33.460 --> 00:52:36.350 align:middle line:84%
And the words said by
the honor guide graveside

00:52:36.350 --> 00:52:38.520 align:middle line:84%
to that military member
who dies-- many of them

00:52:38.520 --> 00:52:40.250 align:middle line:90%
are older veterans.

00:52:40.250 --> 00:52:43.450 align:middle line:84%
But the ones who are killed
in action, the ones who

00:52:43.450 --> 00:52:45.990 align:middle line:84%
are part of our
gold star families,

00:52:45.990 --> 00:52:49.210 align:middle line:84%
our gold star children, the
ones who have fought and paid

00:52:49.210 --> 00:52:52.830 align:middle line:84%
the ultimate sacrifice, the
honor guide stands graveside,

00:52:52.830 --> 00:52:57.360 align:middle line:84%
and they will look at the family
members of this individual.

00:52:57.360 --> 00:53:00.060 align:middle line:90%
And they will sound Taps.

00:53:00.060 --> 00:53:02.520 align:middle line:90%
And they will fold the flag.

00:53:02.520 --> 00:53:07.220 align:middle line:84%
And they will present that flag
to the family with the words

00:53:07.220 --> 00:53:11.440 align:middle line:84%
on behalf of a grateful
nation, a proud military,

00:53:11.440 --> 00:53:15.680 align:middle line:84%
we offer you this flag of our
country for your loved one's

00:53:15.680 --> 00:53:18.360 align:middle line:84%
faithful and dedicated
service to our country.

00:53:18.360 --> 00:53:21.410 align:middle line:84%
And thank them for
that sacrifice.

00:53:21.410 --> 00:53:24.570 align:middle line:84%
This is the ultimate
sacrifice to continue

00:53:24.570 --> 00:53:28.150 align:middle line:84%
to ensure that the
family who's left behind,

00:53:28.150 --> 00:53:30.950 align:middle line:84%
whose loved ones are
killed, are honored

00:53:30.950 --> 00:53:33.860 align:middle line:84%
and that the memory of the
individual who has been lost

00:53:33.860 --> 00:53:35.070 align:middle line:90%
lives on forever.

00:53:35.070 --> 00:53:37.940 align:middle line:84%
I ask that the amendment
be adopted unanimously.

00:53:37.940 --> 00:53:38.995 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:53:38.995 --> 00:53:42.410 align:middle line:90%


00:53:42.410 --> 00:53:43.840 align:middle line:90%
The clerk will call the roll.

00:53:43.840 --> 00:53:52.580 align:middle line:90%


00:53:52.580 --> 00:53:53.960 align:middle line:90%
Stanley C. Rosenberg

00:53:53.960 --> 00:53:54.460 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:53:54.460 --> 00:53:54.959 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:53:54.959 --> 00:53:57.480 align:middle line:90%


00:53:57.480 --> 00:54:00.390 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Barrett.

00:54:00.390 --> 00:54:01.221 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:01.221 --> 00:54:01.720 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:01.720 --> 00:54:05.310 align:middle line:90%


00:54:05.310 --> 00:54:06.460 align:middle line:90%
Joseph A. Boncore.

00:54:06.460 --> 00:54:07.650 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:07.650 --> 00:54:08.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:08.610 --> 00:54:10.100 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady.

00:54:10.100 --> 00:54:10.980 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:10.980 --> 00:54:11.910 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:11.910 --> 00:54:14.360 align:middle line:90%
William M. Brownsberger.

00:54:14.360 --> 00:54:14.860 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:14.860 --> 00:54:15.359 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:15.359 --> 00:54:17.241 align:middle line:90%
Harriette L. Chandler.

00:54:17.241 --> 00:54:17.740 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:17.740 --> 00:54:18.270 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:18.270 --> 00:54:20.320 align:middle line:90%
Sonia Chang-Diaz.

00:54:20.320 --> 00:54:21.850 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:21.850 --> 00:54:24.190 align:middle line:90%
Cynthia Stone Creem.

00:54:24.190 --> 00:54:25.470 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:25.470 --> 00:54:26.980 align:middle line:90%
Julian Cyr.

00:54:26.980 --> 00:54:27.540 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:27.540 --> 00:54:28.430 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:28.430 --> 00:54:31.131 align:middle line:90%
Viriato M. deMacedo.

00:54:31.131 --> 00:54:31.630 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:31.630 --> 00:54:32.160 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:32.160 --> 00:54:34.140 align:middle line:90%
Sal N. DiDomenico.

00:54:34.140 --> 00:54:34.720 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:34.720 --> 00:54:35.630 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:35.630 --> 00:54:37.751 align:middle line:90%
Eileen M. Donoghue.

00:54:37.751 --> 00:54:38.250 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:38.250 --> 00:54:38.950 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:38.950 --> 00:54:40.480 align:middle line:90%
James B. Eldridge.

00:54:40.480 --> 00:54:41.220 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:41.220 --> 00:54:42.100 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:42.100 --> 00:54:44.191 align:middle line:90%
Ryan C. Fattman.

00:54:44.191 --> 00:54:44.690 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:44.690 --> 00:54:45.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:45.330 --> 00:54:47.900 align:middle line:90%
Jennifer L. Flanagan.

00:54:47.900 --> 00:54:48.400 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:48.400 --> 00:54:49.100 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:49.100 --> 00:54:51.830 align:middle line:90%
Linda Docena Forry.

00:54:51.830 --> 00:54:52.820 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:52.820 --> 00:54:53.320 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:53.320 --> 00:54:54.280 align:middle line:90%
Anne M. Gobi.

00:54:54.280 --> 00:54:54.780 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:54.780 --> 00:54:55.800 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:55.800 --> 00:54:57.530 align:middle line:90%
Adam G. Hinds.

00:54:57.530 --> 00:54:58.030 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:58.030 --> 00:54:59.070 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:54:59.070 --> 00:55:01.241 align:middle line:90%
Donald F. Humason, Jr.

00:55:01.241 --> 00:55:01.740 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:01.740 --> 00:55:02.820 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:02.820 --> 00:55:04.400 align:middle line:90%
Patricia D. Jahlen.

00:55:04.400 --> 00:55:05.300 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:05.300 --> 00:55:06.490 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:06.490 --> 00:55:08.890 align:middle line:90%
John F. Keenan.

00:55:08.890 --> 00:55:10.011 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:10.011 --> 00:55:10.510 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:10.510 --> 00:55:12.070 align:middle line:90%
Eric P. Lesser.

00:55:12.070 --> 00:55:12.570 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:12.570 --> 00:55:13.090 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:13.090 --> 00:55:15.471 align:middle line:90%
Jason M. Lewis.

00:55:15.471 --> 00:55:15.970 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:15.970 --> 00:55:16.480 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:16.480 --> 00:55:18.890 align:middle line:90%
Barbara A. L'Italien.

00:55:18.890 --> 00:55:19.440 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:19.440 --> 00:55:19.970 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:19.970 --> 00:55:22.300 align:middle line:90%
Joan B. Lovely.

00:55:22.300 --> 00:55:22.860 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:22.860 --> 00:55:23.440 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:23.440 --> 00:55:25.870 align:middle line:90%
Thomas M. McGee.

00:55:25.870 --> 00:55:26.380 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:26.380 --> 00:55:26.880 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:26.880 --> 00:55:28.690 align:middle line:90%
Mark C. Montigny.

00:55:28.690 --> 00:55:29.290 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:29.290 --> 00:55:30.190 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:30.190 --> 00:55:32.600 align:middle line:90%
Michael O. Moore.

00:55:32.600 --> 00:55:33.100 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:33.100 --> 00:55:33.760 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:33.760 --> 00:55:35.250 align:middle line:90%
Patrick M. O'Connor.

00:55:35.250 --> 00:55:35.910 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:35.910 --> 00:55:36.840 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:36.840 --> 00:55:39.580 align:middle line:90%
Kathleen O'Connor Ives.

00:55:39.580 --> 00:55:40.080 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:40.080 --> 00:55:40.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:40.610 --> 00:55:42.961 align:middle line:90%
Marc R. Pacheco.

00:55:42.961 --> 00:55:43.460 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:43.460 --> 00:55:44.440 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:44.440 --> 00:55:46.250 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Rodrigues.

00:55:46.250 --> 00:55:46.750 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:46.750 --> 00:55:47.760 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:47.760 --> 00:55:49.790 align:middle line:90%
Richard J. Ross.

00:55:49.790 --> 00:55:50.310 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:50.310 --> 00:55:51.460 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:51.460 --> 00:55:53.360 align:middle line:90%
Michael F. Rush.

00:55:53.360 --> 00:55:53.860 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:53.860 --> 00:55:54.730 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:54.730 --> 00:55:56.020 align:middle line:90%
Karen A. Spilka.

00:55:56.020 --> 00:55:56.940 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:56.940 --> 00:55:58.340 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:55:58.340 --> 00:56:00.921 align:middle line:90%
Bruce E. Tarr.

00:56:00.921 --> 00:56:01.420 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:56:01.420 --> 00:56:02.320 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:56:02.320 --> 00:56:03.870 align:middle line:90%
Walter F. Timilty.

00:56:03.870 --> 00:56:04.380 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:56:04.380 --> 00:56:05.360 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:56:05.360 --> 00:56:07.230 align:middle line:90%
And James T. Welch.

00:56:07.230 --> 00:56:07.730 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:56:07.730 --> 00:56:09.750 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:56:09.750 --> 00:56:11.111 align:middle line:90%
Have all members been recorded?

00:56:11.111 --> 00:56:11.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:56:11.610 --> 00:56:22.280 align:middle line:90%


00:56:22.280 --> 00:56:24.780 align:middle line:84%
On this matter, 38 having
in the affirmative,

00:56:24.780 --> 00:56:27.720 align:middle line:84%
none in the negative,
the amendment is adopted.

00:56:27.720 --> 00:56:29.310 align:middle line:84%
Senate will be in
a brief recess.

00:56:29.310 --> 00:56:39.110 align:middle line:90%
Senate will be in order.

00:56:39.110 --> 00:56:41.700 align:middle line:84%
For the edification
of the members,

00:56:41.700 --> 00:56:46.880 align:middle line:84%
we have two matters
which we would

00:56:46.880 --> 00:56:50.290 align:middle line:84%
like to present to the
members before we recess.

00:56:50.290 --> 00:56:54.930 align:middle line:84%
One of them is being
third read as we speak.

00:56:54.930 --> 00:56:58.380 align:middle line:84%
And the other is
ready for debate.

00:56:58.380 --> 00:57:00.680 align:middle line:84%
So if there's no
objection, we're

00:57:00.680 --> 00:57:03.510 align:middle line:84%
going to return to
amendment number

00:57:03.510 --> 00:57:08.450 align:middle line:84%
286 offered by the senator
from Middlesex and Norfolk,

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Ms. Creem, the title of
which the clerk will read.

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Amendment number
286 by Ms. Creem--

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CPA Trust Fund Increase.

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Chair recognizes the senator
from Middlesex and Norfolk,

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Ms. Creem.

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Thank you, Mr. President.

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And I'd also like to thank the
minority leader for working

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with me on this item.

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00:57:36.100 --> 00:57:39.420 align:middle line:84%
We should be proud tonight
that we adopt an amendment that

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preserves a commitment our
legislature made almost 20

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years ago when we first voted
for the Community Preservation

00:57:47.360 --> 00:57:47.970 align:middle line:90%
Act.

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As you know, communities
which adopt the CPA

00:57:52.630 --> 00:57:57.320 align:middle line:84%
assess a local property
tax surtax up to 3%

00:57:57.320 --> 00:58:00.920 align:middle line:84%
in order to fund specific
local priorities.

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We all have them, most
of us in our district--

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historic preservation,
affordable housing, open space,

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and recreation.

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Important promise
that we made in 1999

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was that state
matching funds would

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be distributed to support these
locally determined projects.

00:58:20.530 --> 00:58:22.800 align:middle line:84%
And at the beginning,
the state was

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able to provide an
important 100% match.

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The CPA is very popular, so
popular almost every senator

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in this chamber represents
at least one CPA community.

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60% of the state population
lives in a CPA community.

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172 communities now draw on
the state's CPA Trust Fund,

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including 11 new communities
this past November,

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including Boston, Springfield,
Holyoke, Pittsfield,

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Chelsea, and others.

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The state collects
in matching funds

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through a small fee at
the registry of deeds.

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It has been $20
since the year 2000.

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And inflation has reduced
the fee value by over $8.

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Over time, the resulting
match has declined.

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And for the past several
years, it hovered around 30%.

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Now we have reached the point
where CPA communities are

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investing a combined
$150 million

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yearly, while the
state contributes

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last year was just $26 million.

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What was designated as a
state-local partnership

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is no longer that.

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DOR said that this
year, the state match

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will be at another all
time low, just 15%.

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And it could go down
again to around 10%

00:59:57.780 --> 01:00:00.000 align:middle line:84%
when Boston and
the new communities

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get their first match
in November of 2018.

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That is why this
amendment is so important.

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What it does, what it's used
for, particularly in a time

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when we see a budget
that is so low,

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that so many of the
things we care about--

01:00:18.240 --> 01:00:20.870 align:middle line:84%
affordable housing, and
all of those other things--

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won't be able to be done
because of declining revenues.

01:00:24.730 --> 01:00:29.680 align:middle line:84%
This amendment provides for a
$25 increase in the deed fee,

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bringing it to $45, and $20 for
a municipal lien certificate.

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Voting for this will bring
us back to just over 30%

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match for all 172 communities
in the fall of 2018,

01:00:46.990 --> 01:00:49.980 align:middle line:84%
and hopefully for
several years after that.

01:00:49.980 --> 01:00:54.020 align:middle line:84%
It is time to increase the
fee and stabilize the revenue

01:00:54.020 --> 01:00:59.660 align:middle line:84%
stream for the CPA to keep our
promise to our CPA communities,

01:00:59.660 --> 01:01:03.360 align:middle line:84%
that the state will assist
you with substantial matching

01:01:03.360 --> 01:01:06.760 align:middle line:84%
funds for your own
municipal projects.

01:01:06.760 --> 01:01:07.480 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:01:07.480 --> 01:01:09.730 align:middle line:84%
And I hope that this
amendment is passed.

01:01:09.730 --> 01:01:12.810 align:middle line:90%


01:01:12.810 --> 01:01:18.690 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Middlesex
and Worcester, Mr. Eldridge.

01:01:18.690 --> 01:01:19.800 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:01:19.800 --> 01:01:21.840 align:middle line:84%
I rise in favor
of this amendment.

01:01:21.840 --> 01:01:24.360 align:middle line:84%
I really want to praise
the lady from Newton

01:01:24.360 --> 01:01:27.820 align:middle line:84%
for her vigorous advocacy
throughout the day

01:01:27.820 --> 01:01:30.670 align:middle line:84%
for this amendment
that would lead

01:01:30.670 --> 01:01:33.050 align:middle line:84%
to an increase in the state
match for the Community

01:01:33.050 --> 01:01:33.870 align:middle line:90%
Preservation ACt.

01:01:33.870 --> 01:01:37.420 align:middle line:84%
I would also like to thank the
chairwoman of ways and means

01:01:37.420 --> 01:01:39.040 align:middle line:90%
for her support.

01:01:39.040 --> 01:01:41.620 align:middle line:84%
And I would just say that
of the 14 communities

01:01:41.620 --> 01:01:46.010 align:middle line:84%
that I represent, 10 of
the 14 are CPA communities.

01:01:46.010 --> 01:01:48.280 align:middle line:84%
And I have seen how
they have used money

01:01:48.280 --> 01:01:52.430 align:middle line:84%
to build affordable housing,
including Habitat for Humanity

01:01:52.430 --> 01:01:54.650 align:middle line:84%
homes, protect
literally hundreds

01:01:54.650 --> 01:02:00.190 align:middle line:84%
of acres of open space, and
protect key historic buildings

01:02:00.190 --> 01:02:02.770 align:middle line:84%
and government
buildings that really

01:02:02.770 --> 01:02:05.550 align:middle line:84%
speak to the historic nature
of the district I represent.

01:02:05.550 --> 01:02:07.950 align:middle line:84%
So this is a big
step forward that I

01:02:07.950 --> 01:02:11.230 align:middle line:84%
know a lot of advocates
outside the state house

01:02:11.230 --> 01:02:13.890 align:middle line:84%
whether from affordable
housing, open space,

01:02:13.890 --> 01:02:18.250 align:middle line:84%
or historic recreation
backgrounds or advocacy groups

01:02:18.250 --> 01:02:19.750 align:middle line:90%
have been advocating for.

01:02:19.750 --> 01:02:22.571 align:middle line:84%
So I urge my colleagues
to support this movement.

01:02:22.571 --> 01:02:23.070 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:02:23.070 --> 01:02:26.880 align:middle line:90%


01:02:26.880 --> 01:02:29.170 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:02:29.170 --> 01:02:30.870 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

01:02:30.870 --> 01:02:32.110 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:02:32.110 --> 01:02:33.350 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:02:33.350 --> 01:02:35.270 align:middle line:90%
And the amendment is adopted.

01:02:35.270 --> 01:02:37.760 align:middle line:84%
Senate will be in
a brief recess.

01:02:37.760 --> 01:02:52.590 align:middle line:84%
In order for the
edification of the members,

01:02:52.590 --> 01:02:54.620 align:middle line:84%
we think we're about
three minutes away

01:02:54.620 --> 01:02:57.700 align:middle line:84%
from having that final
language on the final amendment

01:02:57.700 --> 01:02:59.650 align:middle line:84%
that we'll entertain
this evening.

01:02:59.650 --> 01:03:01.290 align:middle line:90%
So thank you for your patience.

01:03:01.290 --> 01:03:03.510 align:middle line:84%
If you could just stand by
for a couple more minutes.

01:03:03.510 --> 01:03:19.050 align:middle line:90%


01:03:19.050 --> 01:03:20.480 align:middle line:90%
Senate will be in order.

01:03:20.480 --> 01:03:23.410 align:middle line:84%
If there's no
objection, we'll return

01:03:23.410 --> 01:03:29.280 align:middle line:84%
to amendment number 268,
the first of two amendments

01:03:29.280 --> 01:03:31.510 align:middle line:90%
on a related subject.

01:03:31.510 --> 01:03:35.040 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes
the senator from--

01:03:35.040 --> 01:03:38.690 align:middle line:84%
excuse me, the
chair asks the clerk

01:03:38.690 --> 01:03:43.580 align:middle line:84%
to read amendment
number 268, the title

01:03:43.580 --> 01:03:46.770 align:middle line:84%
of which the clerk will read,
offered by Senator Brady.

01:03:46.770 --> 01:03:49.260 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
268 of Mr. Brady--

01:03:49.260 --> 01:03:52.450 align:middle line:90%
GIC Out of Pocket Gap.

01:03:52.450 --> 01:03:56.220 align:middle line:84%
Chair recognizes the senator
from Plymouth and Bristol,

01:03:56.220 --> 01:03:57.410 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Brady.

01:03:57.410 --> 01:04:00.310 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

01:04:00.310 --> 01:04:05.460 align:middle line:84%
I want to thank yourself, Mr.
President, the gentle lady ways

01:04:05.460 --> 01:04:08.560 align:middle line:84%
and means chairwoman,
and all of the members.

01:04:08.560 --> 01:04:12.770 align:middle line:84%
We worked diligently to
help our constituents

01:04:12.770 --> 01:04:14.310 align:middle line:90%
and help the working people.

01:04:14.310 --> 01:04:18.350 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, I respect
the body and the members

01:04:18.350 --> 01:04:21.050 align:middle line:84%
and all of us who have worked
very hard today as we deal

01:04:21.050 --> 01:04:23.410 align:middle line:90%
with a very difficult budget.

01:04:23.410 --> 01:04:26.450 align:middle line:84%
As we talk about revenue
predictions and balancing

01:04:26.450 --> 01:04:27.290 align:middle line:90%
budgets,

01:04:27.290 --> 01:04:29.120 align:middle line:84%
I would like to take
you back to last week

01:04:29.120 --> 01:04:31.690 align:middle line:84%
when yourself, Mr. President,
and Senator Pacheco

01:04:31.690 --> 01:04:33.610 align:middle line:84%
and some of our colleagues
were kind enough

01:04:33.610 --> 01:04:35.320 align:middle line:90%
to join me in Brockton.

01:04:35.320 --> 01:04:38.960 align:middle line:84%
At the first annual Tom
Kennedy award presentation,

01:04:38.960 --> 01:04:42.680 align:middle line:84%
there were many kind words
spoken about Senator Kennedy

01:04:42.680 --> 01:04:44.040 align:middle line:90%
and what he spoke of.

01:04:44.040 --> 01:04:46.270 align:middle line:84%
But nobody talked
about balanced budgets

01:04:46.270 --> 01:04:49.100 align:middle line:90%
and what budgets he voted for.

01:04:49.100 --> 01:04:50.500 align:middle line:84%
They talked about
the work he did

01:04:50.500 --> 01:04:54.150 align:middle line:84%
and how much he helped
people each and every day.

01:04:54.150 --> 01:04:57.680 align:middle line:84%
The first Tom Kennedy award was
given to our good friend Archie

01:04:57.680 --> 01:04:58.430 align:middle line:90%
Gormley.

01:04:58.430 --> 01:05:00.940 align:middle line:90%
He is a Brockton firefighter.

01:05:00.940 --> 01:05:03.330 align:middle line:84%
And each and every
day, he is fighting

01:05:03.330 --> 01:05:05.740 align:middle line:84%
for active and retired
employees, their dependents,

01:05:05.740 --> 01:05:09.170 align:middle line:84%
and the survivors of deceased
employees, fellow members

01:05:09.170 --> 01:05:10.000 align:middle line:90%
as well.

01:05:10.000 --> 01:05:12.240 align:middle line:84%
And firefighters, like
many of our members,

01:05:12.240 --> 01:05:14.020 align:middle line:84%
put their life on
the line every day.

01:05:14.020 --> 01:05:16.430 align:middle line:84%
These amendments
are put in place

01:05:16.430 --> 01:05:20.240 align:middle line:84%
to help protect the
rights of these employees.

01:05:20.240 --> 01:05:22.310 align:middle line:84%
And we know some of
those rights in the past

01:05:22.310 --> 01:05:23.440 align:middle line:90%
have been taken away.

01:05:23.440 --> 01:05:25.190 align:middle line:84%
So we are doing
our due diligence

01:05:25.190 --> 01:05:27.167 align:middle line:84%
to protect all of
the working peoples'

01:05:27.167 --> 01:05:29.000 align:middle line:84%
rights of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.

01:05:29.000 --> 01:05:31.690 align:middle line:84%
I thank you for your support on
both of these amendments coming

01:05:31.690 --> 01:05:32.690 align:middle line:90%
before us today.

01:05:32.690 --> 01:05:33.270 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:05:33.270 --> 01:05:37.090 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on adoption
of Amendment number

01:05:37.090 --> 01:05:39.960 align:middle line:90%
268, a redrafted amendment.

01:05:39.960 --> 01:05:41.770 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

01:05:41.770 --> 01:05:43.180 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:05:43.180 --> 01:05:44.470 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:05:44.470 --> 01:05:46.660 align:middle line:84%
And the redrafted
amendment is adopted.

01:05:46.660 --> 01:05:49.900 align:middle line:90%
We have 266 now?

01:05:49.900 --> 01:05:53.250 align:middle line:84%
OK, the Senate will be
in a very brief recess.

01:05:53.250 --> 01:06:09.330 align:middle line:90%
Senate will be in order.

01:06:09.330 --> 01:06:12.230 align:middle line:84%
The chair would ask all
the members to approach

01:06:12.230 --> 01:06:13.390 align:middle line:90%
the rostrum, please.

01:06:13.390 --> 01:06:37.990 align:middle line:90%


01:06:37.990 --> 01:06:40.220 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Bristol, Mr. Pacheco,

01:06:40.220 --> 01:06:42.400 align:middle line:84%
moves that the Senate
stand in recess

01:06:42.400 --> 01:06:45.060 align:middle line:90%
until tomorrow at 10:00 AM.

01:06:45.060 --> 01:06:46.910 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say, aye.

01:06:46.910 --> 01:06:48.110 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:06:48.110 --> 01:06:49.010 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:06:49.010 --> 01:06:51.630 align:middle line:84%
And the Senate stands
in recess in memory

01:06:51.630 --> 01:06:55.490 align:middle line:84%
of Claire Dorothy Sullivan
L'Italien of Andover

01:06:55.490 --> 01:06:57.880 align:middle line:90%
until tomorrow at 11:00--

01:06:57.880 --> 01:06:58.890 align:middle line:90%
10:00 AM.

01:06:58.890 --> 01:07:01.730 align:middle line:90%
At 10:00 AM.

01:07:01.730 --> 01:07:07.524 align:middle line:90%