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--will be In Order.

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Chair recognizes the Senator
from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

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For what purpose does
the gentleman rise?

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Why, thank you, Mr.
President, and good morning.

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What a wonderful thing it is
to be joined here with you

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and our colleagues
so that we can

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begin day two of what
we affectionately

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know as the budget adventure.

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Mr. President, in addition
to complimenting you

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on your outstanding
purple tie, I

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would call attention to
the outstanding purple tie

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of the gentleman
from Westfield, who

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has obviously spent
considerable time researching

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all options for such things
and has been successful.

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Mr. President, so
that all of us can

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partake in the splendor
of your haberdashery

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and that of the
gentleman from Westfield,

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and also that of the
gentle lady from Worcester,

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who has quite an interesting
interpretation, and nice one

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this morning, of
the color purple,

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I doubt the presence
of a quorum.

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The gentleman doubts the
presence of a quorum.

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And the Chair can ascertain
that, in fact, a quorum is not

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present.

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The court offices will
summon the members

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and secure the doors.

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To the children from the
Seach school in Weymouth.

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We're going to ask you to join
the veterans who are standing

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in the back of the
room in leading us

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in the Pledge of Allegiance
as soon as we have

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a quorum of the Senate present.

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So be prepared to lead us.

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And I think the
way we'll do it is

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I will count one, two, three.

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And then you'll speak.

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Got it?

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I would ask all members to
please take their seats.

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Members, please take your seats.

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And the Chair would ask all
members, staff, and guests

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to please rise and join the
children from the William Seach

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school in Weymouth, and the
Veterans Council from Weymouth

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in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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One, two, three.

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I pledge allegiance to
the flag of the United

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States of America.

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And to the republic for which it
stands, one nation, under God,

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indivisible, with liberty
and justice for all.

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Thank you.

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[APPLAUSE]

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It's my pleasure to ask
Senator O'Connor to introduce

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his special guests.

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

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I'd like to welcome the Weymouth
Veterans Council and Weymouth

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Veterans Services
Director, George Pontes,

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to the Senate today, the
members of the Veterans Council

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are here, fulfilling
their annual tradition

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of visiting the
Statehouse to lay

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a wreath at the plaque for
Ralph Talbot which is outside

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of the house chambers.

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I also want to thank
the fourth grade

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class from the William
Seach Elementary School

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for being here today.

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William Seach is one of the
five Congressional Medal

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of Honor recipients
in Weymouth, which

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is the most amount of
Congressional Medal

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recipients for one community
in the entire nation.

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Weymouth and this
Senate chamber are

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very proud of the
tradition we have

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for supporting our veterans.

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So I wanted to
join my colleagues

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in welcoming both the
Seach school, as well

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as our Veterans from Weymouth
and the Veterans Service Office

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from Weymouth.

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So thank you for coming
to the Senate today.

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[APPLAUSE]

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On behalf-- on behalf of
the members of the Senate,

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we want to thank the
Veterans Council members

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for joining us this morning.

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And just to let you
know that later today we

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will be observing our
annual Memorial Day Senate

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ceremony here in the chamber.

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And we want to thank all of
our veterans for their service

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and sacrifice over the years.

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And now, several resolutions
have been presented,

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which the Clerk will read.

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By Mr. Rosenberg,
resolutions commending,

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Pam Wilmont and the occasion of
her receiving the John Gardner

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Public Service Achievement
Award, by Mr. Ross,

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resolutions congratulating [?

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Cindy ?] [?

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Xi, ?] [?

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Lily ?] [?

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Bergstrom, ?] [?

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Jyah ?] [?

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Mills, ?] and who else?

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And Megan [INAUDIBLE] all
of the town of Wayland,

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on receiving the Silver Award
of the Girl Scouts of America.

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The question comes on
adoption of the resolutions

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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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And the resolutions are adopted.

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Senate will be in a
very brief recess.

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The Senate will be In Order.

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We are now going to
entertain three amendments.

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The first will be
605, by Mr. Hinds.

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The second, 425 by Mr. Timilty,
and the third, 572, by Mr. Cyr.

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The Chair would ask all members
to please remain in their seats

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and cease all conversation,
so that the remarks

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of our recently-elected members
may be heard and appreciated.

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The next amendment is number
605, offered by the Senator

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from The Berkshires, Mr.
Hinds, the title of which

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the Clerk will read.

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Amendment number 605 by Mr.
Hinds, Brookshire County

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Workforce Alignment.

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Chair recognizes the Senator
from The Berkshires, Mr. Hinds.

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Thank you, Mr. President.

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And through you, to the members.

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I rise in support of amendment
number 605, which I filed.

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Good morning to all of you.

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And I rise today,
for the first time

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here, filling the chair
of my predecessor.

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And like him, I rise
without a full head of hair.

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But I do rise as someone
with a full and deep sense

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in the belief in the
power of this body.

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And the collective wisdom
that it brings to bear.

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I stand here very conscious
of the moral authority that

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is called upon every
time this body convenes,

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because it represents
a direct lineage

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from the founding fathers
of this great country

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and the principles upon
which it was established.

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Mr. President,
Amendment 605 focuses

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on workforce development by
creating a workforce czar

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or czarina, who will fill a
critical gap between workers

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and businesses alike.

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It ensures the regional
employment board

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can work closely
with local businesses

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to directly link their workforce
needs with local neighborhoods,

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high school graduates,
colleges, and training programs.

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You see, I come from a district
with a rich manufacturing

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history.

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We were once home to
GE, which employed,

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at its height, 13,000 people.

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It spurred a range of
supplier companies.

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And it provided something even
more distinct and important

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than that.

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It provided residents
in the whole community

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with the confidence
and the comfort

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of knowing that
if you work hard,

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you can retire with dignity.

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And your children can get a job,
and they can raise a family.

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And in many ways, this
tradition continues today.

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We have a global company
of General Dynamics

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that has a business
base in Pittsfield,

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and continues to hire
200 people every year.

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And in some instances,
the buildings

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that were once home to this
rich manufacturing history

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have now given birth to a new
incarnation in our economy,

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as world-class cultural
institutions now

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fill the buildings that were the
basis for that manufacturing.

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And in one instance, we're
talking about Mass MOCA.

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Which, later this week,
in just a few days,

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we'll be expanding,
opening an expansion

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through the great assistance
of the legislature.

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And by doing so
when it does that,

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it will become the
largest contemporary art

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museum in the country right
here in Massachusetts.

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And yet, we're at a
crossroads in our region.

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To be sure, we have
world-class art and culture.

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We have unparalleled
access to nature.

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And we have a cost
of living that

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make it a great place to start
a family and raise that family.

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But we also struggle with
deeply-concerning trends.

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In my district, we have
two of the three counties

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in the Commonwealth
experiencing population loss.

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And with it, all
of the financial

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hardships on education
funding and municipal budgets.

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Our median household
incomes are far behind

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the rest of the state.

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And yet, as we try to turn
the corner and right the ship,

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our basic infrastructure
isn't even in place.

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Too many of our homes,
too many of our towns

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are without high-speed
internet, in one example.

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My parents still
live in the house

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that I grew up in,
in a town that I

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have the distinct privilege of
representing as I stand here

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today.

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And across the street is
a small public library.

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And at night,
after hours, you'll

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see kids on the steps,
opening laptops.

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You'll see cars pulling up.

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You can see the glow of
faces from their laptops.

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Because they don't
have internet at home.

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And in this day and age,
that is simply unacceptable.

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Our transportation
systems are not up

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to 21st-century standards,
keeping our workers

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from regional economic
centers, or keeping them

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from that ability to
travel to their jobs.

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Energy costs impact
development and growth.

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Making progress on
these challenges

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requires tangible action.

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And amendment 605
directly confronts

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one concerning contradiction.

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And that is that we have
2,000 available jobs

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every single day in my region.

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And yet, we still have
people looking for work.

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And so what this
amendment does, is

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it works to provide a bridge
from those folks looking

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for work and the training
programs that already exist,

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and the employers
looking for workers.

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And as a result, it
becomes a critical part

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of growing our economy.

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Now, there are a lot
of potential obstacles

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on the pathway to
sustained employment.

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And many of you are
very familiar with them.

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It might be transportation.

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It might be child care costs
or mental health, and others.

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But by taking a small amount
of money, 75,000 in this case,

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and creating a dynamic
workforce czar or czarina,

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as this amendment does,
it gives an employers

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an address to turn to when
they need that assistance.

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And it fills one critical gap
in creating a thriving economy.

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Now, I know all of you
understand the value of filling

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this need in a community.

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It really cannot be overstated.

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And some of my previous
work with high-risk youth

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showed me, firsthand, the
value of a job in creating

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self-respect and
hope for a kid that's

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at that moment of which
path they might Take

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And it also can restore
faith in a community that

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has struggled economically.

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It can be the difference
maker for a business owner

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who wants to grow.

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And so it is for
these reasons that I

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hope to have your support
for this amendment.

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Mr. President, there
is one final element

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that I wish to underscore today.

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It is difficult to rise in this
august chamber and not also be

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keenly aware and acknowledge
the broader context.

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The choices and decisions
that we make here

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occur in an incredibly divisive
moment in our nation's history.

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And many analysts have
pointed to the divide that

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has emerged between our
centers of innovation

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in our cities and
the more rural areas,

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experiencing the challenges
that I've outlined today.

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It highlights the importance
of investing in our areas that

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are far from the
capital, and ensuring

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the dignity of work
and opportunity

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reach every corner
of the Commonwealth.

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It is one more reason I
hope to have your support

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for this amendment.

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And this critical moment
also calls on all of us

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to be very deliberate, as we
work in our own communities

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to foster dialogue across
political perspectives

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and experience.

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I, for one, am proud
that the principles

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of this great Commonwealth,
as repeatedly reaffirmed

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by our residents
and voters, serve

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as a starting
point for all of us

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to walk together,
shoulder by shoulder,

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on the winding path towards
constantly improving

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this great land.

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Mr. President, I am honored
to join you in that effort.

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To all of you, I am honored to
join you and proud to be here.

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And I thank you
for the opportunity

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to speak in support
of Amendment 605.

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and I hope to have your support.

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Thank you.

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[APPLAUSE]

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The question comes on
adoption of the Amendment.

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And with that rousing reaction,
the answer is obviously yes.

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Senate will be in
a brief recess.

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Senate will be In Order.

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And the next amendment,
the next amendment

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is number 425,
offered by the Senator

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from Bristol and Norfolk, Mr.
Timilty, the title of which

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the Clerk will read.

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Amendment number 425 by Mr.
Timility, Avon Coalition

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for Every Student.

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Chair recognizes the Senator
from Bristol and Norfolk,

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Mr. Timilty.

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Thank you, Mr. President.

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And through you, to the members,
it is an honor to be here

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before you all today, to stand
in support of the work underway

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in our communities, and to
continue the steadfast advocacy

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of this august body to combat
the deadly epidemic that is

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raging across our Commonwealth,

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I would also like to thank
the Senator from Ashland,

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for not only her immense
assistance with this amendment,

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but for her outreach.

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This redrafted amendment will
fund crucial substance abuse

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prevention coalitions in
the 10 towns in the district

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that I am privileged
to represent.

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The significant toll
of the opioid crisis

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on all of our communities
is abundantly clear.

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And that is something we
were all painfully aware of.

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From 2000 to 2015, the
opioid-related death rate

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has multiplied more
than four times over,

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surpassing the national
average in this process.

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Last year in 2016, an
average of 38 people per week

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died from opioid overdose.

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While stark, these numbers
tell only part of the story.

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Behind the numbers are real
lives affected by this crisis.

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Behind the numbers are real
lives that we have all lost.

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We have lost far too
many fathers to overdose.

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We've lost far too many
mothers to overdose.

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Far too many brothers,
far too many sisters,

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far too many colleagues,
neighbors, and friends.

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We can do better and
we must do better.

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Opioid addiction does
not discriminate.

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There is not a community
across our commonwealth

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that has been spared
from the chilling effects

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of this insidious affliction.

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That is why I rise today in
support of this amendment that

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will allocate funds to community
substance abuse prevention

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coalitions.

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These coalitions, as
we are all well aware,

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are on the front
lines fighting back

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against monumental
dangers of opioid use.

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A diverse cross-section
of residents, students,

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professionals, and
town leaders are

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working to effectively
address this crisis

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through a series of
community-based responses,

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with missions that encompass
both prevention and treatment.

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Each group promotes enhanced
awareness and education,

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serves as a gateway to
resources for those in need,

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and seeks to address the
epidemic with compassion,

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empathy, and understanding.

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By collaborating with
devoted community partners,

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these coalitions are working
to both develop and implement

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an evidence-based
approach to this most

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lethal of afflictions,
plaguing each and every one

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of our neighborhoods.

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These coalitions are thoroughly
invested in our communities.

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Now it is that time to further
the investment in them,

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investment that has
been so hardly worked

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on by this chamber
in most recent times.

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With our support, these
tireless advocates

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will be able to
continue expanding

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their outreach, awareness,
and prevention efforts.

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With additional funding,
further collaboration

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with trained mental
health counselors

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and other professionals
will be possible,

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allowing those in
desperate need to access

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necessary and
lifesaving resources.

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There is no overnight solution,
as we're all painfully aware.

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That fact is clear.

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But the people that work in our
communities are signs of hope.

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It is time for us to renew
and extend our support

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to these vital efforts.

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It is time for us
to join together,

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as we have in the past so
proudly in this chamber,

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with grassroots practices
that are already

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underway in our communities.

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It is time for us to continue
our own ongoing efforts

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to ensure that no
more families are

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left to sustain the
painful loss of a loved one

00:19:44.220 --> 00:19:47.902 align:middle line:84%
as a result of an
opioid overdose.

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I am heartened by
the progress that

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is evident in our
communities progress that

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has been made possible
in many instances

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by the efforts of
people in this chamber

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and throughout the
State government

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and the Commonwealth.

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I ask you to join me in
supporting this amendment so we

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may grow those seeds of
hope into tangible change

00:20:06.760 --> 00:20:10.050 align:middle line:84%
on behalf of all communities
of all men and women

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across this commonwealth.

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And with that, I hope
this amendment is adopted,

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and I thank you all.

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[CHEERING]

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[APPLAUSE]

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--no, the ayes have it.

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And the Amendment
offered by the Senator

00:20:44.330 --> 00:20:47.170 align:middle line:84%
from Norfolk, Bristol,
and Plymouth, Mr. Timilty,

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is adopted.

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The Senate will stand
in a brief recess.

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Senate will be In Order.

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The next amendment is Amendment
572, offered by the Senator

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from the Cape and The
Islands, the title of which

00:21:33.100 --> 00:21:34.830 align:middle line:90%
the Clerk will read.

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Amendment number 572 by Mr.
Cyr, Small Business Technical

00:21:38.790 --> 00:21:40.240 align:middle line:90%
Assistance

00:21:40.240 --> 00:21:43.100 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from the Cape
and Islands, Mr. Cyr.

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--through you to
the members, I am

00:21:47.990 --> 00:21:52.970 align:middle line:84%
honored to join my colleagues
from Pittsfield and Milton,

00:21:52.970 --> 00:21:56.360 align:middle line:84%
to join in addressing this
chamber for the first time.

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They have set the bar very high.

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And just really honored
to join with all of you

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in this unsettled and
consequential time

00:22:05.730 --> 00:22:10.260 align:middle line:84%
to speak in support of Amendment
572 Small Business Technical

00:22:10.260 --> 00:22:11.380 align:middle line:90%
Assistance.

00:22:11.380 --> 00:22:14.890 align:middle line:84%
The Mass Growth Capital Business
Technical Assistance Program

00:22:14.890 --> 00:22:17.950 align:middle line:84%
provides competitive grants
to community-based based

00:22:17.950 --> 00:22:20.240 align:middle line:84%
organizations across
the Commonwealth.

00:22:20.240 --> 00:22:22.930 align:middle line:84%
These organizations,
in turn, use the grants

00:22:22.930 --> 00:22:24.890 align:middle line:84%
to support aspiring
entrepreneurs

00:22:24.890 --> 00:22:27.110 align:middle line:84%
and small business
owners that dream

00:22:27.110 --> 00:22:29.880 align:middle line:84%
of sustaining their own
livelihood by starting

00:22:29.880 --> 00:22:31.860 align:middle line:90%
or growing their own enterprise.

00:22:31.860 --> 00:22:33.840 align:middle line:84%
Small businesses supported
through this program

00:22:33.840 --> 00:22:36.840 align:middle line:84%
provide needed services
and new local products,

00:22:36.840 --> 00:22:41.730 align:middle line:84%
the kind of economic activity
that revitalizes local business

00:22:41.730 --> 00:22:45.280 align:middle line:84%
districts, creates jobs, and
builds wealth in communities

00:22:45.280 --> 00:22:46.820 align:middle line:90%
across Massachusetts.

00:22:46.820 --> 00:22:49.070 align:middle line:84%
The small business
Technical Assistance Program

00:22:49.070 --> 00:22:51.600 align:middle line:84%
has served thousands
of small businesses

00:22:51.600 --> 00:22:55.940 align:middle line:84%
since it was first established
by this body in FY 2007.

00:22:55.940 --> 00:22:59.880 align:middle line:84%
It has been especially essential
to jump-starting and sustaining

00:22:59.880 --> 00:23:03.320 align:middle line:84%
successful minority and
women owned businesses

00:23:03.320 --> 00:23:05.590 align:middle line:84%
in low and moderate-income
communities

00:23:05.590 --> 00:23:07.150 align:middle line:90%
across the Commonwealth.

00:23:07.150 --> 00:23:09.560 align:middle line:84%
The reach of this program
is quite impressive.

00:23:09.560 --> 00:23:14.100 align:middle line:84%
In FY '16, when this line
item was funded at $2 million,

00:23:14.100 --> 00:23:15.800 align:middle line:84%
the program achieved
the following,

00:23:15.800 --> 00:23:19.490 align:middle line:84%
grants of 32 nonprofit
organizations across the state,

00:23:19.490 --> 00:23:23.820 align:middle line:84%
between $10,000 and
$120,000, and many grants

00:23:23.820 --> 00:23:27.200 align:middle line:84%
for professional services
to 65 small businesses

00:23:27.200 --> 00:23:30.310 align:middle line:84%
to help them in areas such as
accounting, legal services,

00:23:30.310 --> 00:23:31.930 align:middle line:90%
marketing, and technology.

00:23:31.930 --> 00:23:34.360 align:middle line:84%
Providing technical
assistance and training

00:23:34.360 --> 00:23:39.260 align:middle line:84%
to providers of 1,891
business clients.

00:23:39.260 --> 00:23:42.550 align:middle line:90%
1,056 new jobs were created.

00:23:42.550 --> 00:23:46.230 align:middle line:84%
And 1,594 jobs were
preserved, which

00:23:46.230 --> 00:23:52.980 align:middle line:84%
is a 22% increase over
the results from FY 2015.

00:23:52.980 --> 00:23:57.880 align:middle line:84%
And 367 businesses
received financing that

00:23:57.880 --> 00:24:02.760 align:middle line:90%
totaled nearly $30 million.

00:24:02.760 --> 00:24:08.990 align:middle line:84%
And 75% of businesses that
were supported by these monies

00:24:08.990 --> 00:24:12.220 align:middle line:90%
had achieved a positive outcome.

00:24:12.220 --> 00:24:14.760 align:middle line:84%
Either they opened, they
grew, they stabilized.

00:24:14.760 --> 00:24:17.950 align:middle line:84%
That's quite an
impressive track record.

00:24:17.950 --> 00:24:19.820 align:middle line:84%
The assistance provided
through this program

00:24:19.820 --> 00:24:23.890 align:middle line:84%
is often the difference
between success and failure.

00:24:23.890 --> 00:24:27.020 align:middle line:84%
The assistance to write
a viable business plan,

00:24:27.020 --> 00:24:31.590 align:middle line:84%
obtain new customers, secure
a storefront or processing

00:24:31.590 --> 00:24:35.640 align:middle line:84%
facility, obtain financing,
and otherwise navigate

00:24:35.640 --> 00:24:39.510 align:middle line:84%
the many complexities of
owning a small business.

00:24:39.510 --> 00:24:42.960 align:middle line:84%
As you can see, this modest
investment by the Commonwealth

00:24:42.960 --> 00:24:44.460 align:middle line:90%
does an awful lot of good.

00:24:44.460 --> 00:24:47.300 align:middle line:84%
I have a deep appreciation
for the opportunities

00:24:47.300 --> 00:24:49.680 align:middle line:84%
and challenges that
small businesses

00:24:49.680 --> 00:24:50.900 align:middle line:90%
across the Commonwealth--

00:24:50.900 --> 00:24:53.430 align:middle line:84%
but especially those on
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard,

00:24:53.430 --> 00:24:54.690 align:middle line:90%
ad Nantucket face--

00:24:54.690 --> 00:24:57.250 align:middle line:84%
because I had a
front-row seat witnessing

00:24:57.250 --> 00:25:01.570 align:middle line:84%
how small businesses come
into being, quite literally.

00:25:01.570 --> 00:25:03.720 align:middle line:84%
My parents opened their
own small business,

00:25:03.720 --> 00:25:06.300 align:middle line:84%
a restaurant on
Cape Cod, in 1985,

00:25:06.300 --> 00:25:08.610 align:middle line:84%
when they were three
months pregnant with me.

00:25:08.610 --> 00:25:11.970 align:middle line:84%
After working for 11 years in
other people's establishments,

00:25:11.970 --> 00:25:14.870 align:middle line:84%
they opened a hole-in-the-wall
eatery in Truro's center with

00:25:14.870 --> 00:25:18.940 align:middle line:84%
20 seats and $7,000 that they
had gotten loaned from family.

00:25:18.940 --> 00:25:21.960 align:middle line:84%
And when I came along, they put
me in a bassinet on the counter

00:25:21.960 --> 00:25:23.850 align:middle line:84%
and hugged my toys
from the clothespin

00:25:23.850 --> 00:25:25.630 align:middle line:90%
that had held order slips.

00:25:25.630 --> 00:25:27.880 align:middle line:84%
Later came my sister,
and the business

00:25:27.880 --> 00:25:30.750 align:middle line:84%
grew to a bustling
200-seat restaurant.

00:25:30.750 --> 00:25:34.120 align:middle line:84%
I admit, this makes for
a rather saccharin story.

00:25:34.120 --> 00:25:37.190 align:middle line:84%
But But in the Lower Cape
community where I grew up,

00:25:37.190 --> 00:25:38.890 align:middle line:90%
it was nothing special.

00:25:38.890 --> 00:25:43.050 align:middle line:84%
Growing up in Truro, a
hamlet of 2,003 individuals,

00:25:43.050 --> 00:25:46.780 align:middle line:84%
I took for granted how
integral small businesses were

00:25:46.780 --> 00:25:50.200 align:middle line:84%
to who we were and who we are,
and how we sustained ourselves

00:25:50.200 --> 00:25:52.890 align:middle line:84%
30 miles out in
the Atlantic Ocean.

00:25:52.890 --> 00:25:54.810 align:middle line:84%
It seemed that most
everyone's families were

00:25:54.810 --> 00:25:56.180 align:middle line:90%
involved in small business.

00:25:56.180 --> 00:25:59.380 align:middle line:84%
And if their families didn't
own a business outright,

00:25:59.380 --> 00:26:00.510 align:middle line:90%
then they worked in one.

00:26:00.510 --> 00:26:03.390 align:middle line:84%
Unless you worked for the
town, taught in the schools,

00:26:03.390 --> 00:26:07.070 align:middle line:84%
or served on the police force,
you relied on small business.

00:26:07.070 --> 00:26:09.450 align:middle line:84%
In Truro Elementary
School, it wasn't unusual

00:26:09.450 --> 00:26:12.130 align:middle line:84%
if your parents were
proprietors or entrepreneurs.

00:26:12.130 --> 00:26:12.670 align:middle line:90%
The [?

00:26:12.670 --> 00:26:14.760 align:middle line:84%
Caguines ?] started
Royal Flush Plumbing.

00:26:14.760 --> 00:26:17.100 align:middle line:84%
My friend's best
dad was a contractor

00:26:17.100 --> 00:26:19.380 align:middle line:90%
who employed a crew of 12.

00:26:19.380 --> 00:26:20.030 align:middle line:90%
One [?

00:26:20.030 --> 00:26:23.120 align:middle line:84%
Sousa ?] family operated
the local garden center.

00:26:23.120 --> 00:26:23.630 align:middle line:90%
Another [?

00:26:23.630 --> 00:26:25.796 align:middle line:84%
Sousa ?] clan [? plyed ?]
the waters of Cape Cod Bay

00:26:25.796 --> 00:26:26.710 align:middle line:90%
for lobster.

00:26:26.710 --> 00:26:28.670 align:middle line:90%
The Johnsons lobstered too.

00:26:28.670 --> 00:26:30.740 align:middle line:84%
And the Austins
were among the first

00:26:30.740 --> 00:26:35.360 align:middle line:84%
to grow oysters in Wellfleet's
nascent shellfish industry.

00:26:35.360 --> 00:26:35.860 align:middle line:90%
The [?

00:26:35.860 --> 00:26:38.980 align:middle line:84%
Yinglings ?] started in an
iconic pizza joint with cash

00:26:38.980 --> 00:26:39.591 align:middle line:90%
savings.

00:26:39.591 --> 00:26:40.090 align:middle line:90%
The [?

00:26:40.090 --> 00:26:42.720 align:middle line:84%
Endidges ?] owned a penny candy
store on Commercial street.

00:26:42.720 --> 00:26:43.560 align:middle line:90%
The [?

00:26:43.560 --> 00:26:44.670 align:middle line:90%
Savarids ?] and the [?

00:26:44.670 --> 00:26:46.650 align:middle line:84%
Maluskis, ?] and the
Evans owned inns.

00:26:46.650 --> 00:26:47.150 align:middle line:90%
The [?

00:26:47.150 --> 00:26:49.280 align:middle line:84%
Dunns ?] and the
Sears had restaurants.

00:26:49.280 --> 00:26:51.350 align:middle line:84%
The Sparrows opened
the first coffee shop

00:26:51.350 --> 00:26:54.120 align:middle line:84%
that had an espresso bar and
gourmet chocolate on the Cape.

00:26:54.120 --> 00:26:54.720 align:middle line:90%
And the [?

00:26:54.720 --> 00:26:57.820 align:middle line:84%
Althouse ?] bakers operated a
kitschy and irreverent store

00:26:57.820 --> 00:27:00.660 align:middle line:84%
that sold their
fine art and poetry.

00:27:00.660 --> 00:27:03.040 align:middle line:84%
Now, growing up in your
family's small business

00:27:03.040 --> 00:27:05.150 align:middle line:90%
isn't necessarily always easy.

00:27:05.150 --> 00:27:07.650 align:middle line:84%
Teenage angst and
demanding customers,

00:27:07.650 --> 00:27:11.280 align:middle line:84%
especially on a slammed August
night, can be a recipe for [?

00:27:11.280 --> 00:27:13.050 align:middle line:90%
picant ?] family feuds.

00:27:13.050 --> 00:27:15.120 align:middle line:90%
But we persevered.

00:27:15.120 --> 00:27:17.120 align:middle line:84%
My sister and I
worked and bickered

00:27:17.120 --> 00:27:19.590 align:middle line:84%
in the family restaurant
for 14 seasons,

00:27:19.590 --> 00:27:21.540 align:middle line:84%
doing everything from
cooking behind the line

00:27:21.540 --> 00:27:24.400 align:middle line:84%
to waiting tables, I
note with some pride

00:27:24.400 --> 00:27:28.260 align:middle line:84%
that I will have to be elected
to this body up to seven terms

00:27:28.260 --> 00:27:30.150 align:middle line:84%
to surpass that,
the time of service

00:27:30.150 --> 00:27:35.020 align:middle line:84%
that I spent serving
people on Cape Cod.

00:27:35.020 --> 00:27:37.110 align:middle line:84%
And my family, like
so many others,

00:27:37.110 --> 00:27:40.440 align:middle line:84%
put our hearts fully into
this family business together.

00:27:40.440 --> 00:27:41.320 align:middle line:90%
It sustained us.

00:27:41.320 --> 00:27:42.280 align:middle line:90%
It defined us.

00:27:42.280 --> 00:27:45.300 align:middle line:84%
Not solely paying the
bills, but giving our lives

00:27:45.300 --> 00:27:48.410 align:middle line:90%
purpose and agency.

00:27:48.410 --> 00:27:52.150 align:middle line:84%
My generation's parents came to
the Outer Cape to build a life,

00:27:52.150 --> 00:27:54.930 align:middle line:84%
and were able to do so
through the opportunities

00:27:54.930 --> 00:27:57.660 align:middle line:84%
of entrepreneurship
and small business.

00:27:57.660 --> 00:28:00.270 align:middle line:84%
Most had either
grown up on the Cape

00:28:00.270 --> 00:28:03.830 align:middle line:84%
or relocated from working-class
enclaves in Upstate New York,

00:28:03.830 --> 00:28:07.690 align:middle line:84%
in Connecticut, in Southie,
or from the Blackstone Valley.

00:28:07.690 --> 00:28:09.850 align:middle line:84%
They sought to eke out a
living through hard work

00:28:09.850 --> 00:28:10.920 align:middle line:90%
and creativity.

00:28:10.920 --> 00:28:13.010 align:middle line:90%
Not everyone was successful.

00:28:13.010 --> 00:28:16.840 align:middle line:84%
And each family enterprise
had their own share of woes.

00:28:16.840 --> 00:28:19.570 align:middle line:84%
But the barriers to getting
in and launching your dreams

00:28:19.570 --> 00:28:21.520 align:middle line:90%
could be scaled.

00:28:21.520 --> 00:28:24.110 align:middle line:84%
Unfortunately, it's
become harder and harder

00:28:24.110 --> 00:28:27.430 align:middle line:84%
for dreams like those dreams
of my parents' generation

00:28:27.430 --> 00:28:29.710 align:middle line:84%
to be realized on Cape
Cod, Martha's Vineyard,

00:28:29.710 --> 00:28:30.690 align:middle line:90%
and Nantucket.

00:28:30.690 --> 00:28:33.590 align:middle line:84%
Mounting demands, an
out-of-state real estate

00:28:33.590 --> 00:28:36.800 align:middle line:84%
market, a limited workforce,
corporate competition

00:28:36.800 --> 00:28:40.250 align:middle line:84%
that focuses on the bottom
line, not the community,

00:28:40.250 --> 00:28:43.020 align:middle line:84%
the sheer cost of goods,
mounting health care

00:28:43.020 --> 00:28:47.240 align:middle line:84%
costs, a housing shortage,
and so much else provide

00:28:47.240 --> 00:28:50.820 align:middle line:84%
a pretty hard high bar to
start off a small business,

00:28:50.820 --> 00:28:52.740 align:middle line:90%
let alone succeed.

00:28:52.740 --> 00:28:54.720 align:middle line:84%
A generation ago, you
could build a life

00:28:54.720 --> 00:28:56.530 align:middle line:84%
and make a good
living in the trades,

00:28:56.530 --> 00:28:59.940 align:middle line:84%
in hospitality industry,
or in our fishery.

00:28:59.940 --> 00:29:03.410 align:middle line:84%
Now, without some
support or unfortunately,

00:29:03.410 --> 00:29:06.030 align:middle line:84%
independent wealth,
this is harder to do.

00:29:06.030 --> 00:29:08.860 align:middle line:84%
That's why the Small
Business Technical Assistance

00:29:08.860 --> 00:29:13.550 align:middle line:84%
Program is so important to Cape
Cod, to Nantucket, to Martha's

00:29:13.550 --> 00:29:15.880 align:middle line:84%
Vineyard, and our communities
and neighborhoods all

00:29:15.880 --> 00:29:18.150 align:middle line:90%
across the Commonwealth.

00:29:18.150 --> 00:29:19.490 align:middle line:90%
I'll give you three examples.

00:29:19.490 --> 00:29:21.970 align:middle line:84%
J'amie and Christian Sparrow
came home to Cape Cod

00:29:21.970 --> 00:29:25.580 align:middle line:84%
five years ago with a dream,
to open their own business that

00:29:25.580 --> 00:29:27.670 align:middle line:84%
would serve up fresh
local food, but also

00:29:27.670 --> 00:29:30.720 align:middle line:84%
be a warm engaging place
for both their staff

00:29:30.720 --> 00:29:32.850 align:middle line:84%
and for our Lower
Cape community.

00:29:32.850 --> 00:29:34.740 align:middle line:84%
J'amie had spent Summers
in the Lower Cape

00:29:34.740 --> 00:29:36.850 align:middle line:84%
as a child and a
young adult. She

00:29:36.850 --> 00:29:39.750 align:middle line:84%
met Christian, a native Cape
Codder like me, one summer.

00:29:39.750 --> 00:29:41.240 align:middle line:84%
They headed off
to the West Coast

00:29:41.240 --> 00:29:44.450 align:middle line:84%
to start their careers
in food and hospitality.

00:29:44.450 --> 00:29:45.820 align:middle line:90%
But their families were here.

00:29:45.820 --> 00:29:47.160 align:middle line:90%
The Cape was home.

00:29:47.160 --> 00:29:49.340 align:middle line:90%
And they wanted to move back.

00:29:49.340 --> 00:29:52.600 align:middle line:84%
When they did, they came
with an ambitious plan.

00:29:52.600 --> 00:29:56.340 align:middle line:84%
But when Jamie and Chris sought
financing for what they hoped

00:29:56.340 --> 00:29:57.950 align:middle line:84%
would become their
new livelihood,

00:29:57.950 --> 00:29:59.930 align:middle line:90%
they were very discouraged.

00:29:59.930 --> 00:30:02.540 align:middle line:84%
Rejections from local banks
due to the startup nature

00:30:02.540 --> 00:30:04.870 align:middle line:84%
of their business in a
very high-risk industry--

00:30:04.870 --> 00:30:07.650 align:middle line:84%
9 out of 10 restaurants fail
in the first five years--

00:30:07.650 --> 00:30:10.430 align:middle line:84%
landed them at the door of
the Community Development

00:30:10.430 --> 00:30:12.950 align:middle line:84%
Partnership, which receives
funding through this amendment.

00:30:12.950 --> 00:30:15.980 align:middle line:84%
A micro loan, paired
with business counseling,

00:30:15.980 --> 00:30:19.850 align:middle line:84%
helped them open Sunbird Food
Truck in Wellfleet in 2012.

00:30:19.850 --> 00:30:22.630 align:middle line:84%
With a focused vision,
strong staff, and certainly

00:30:22.630 --> 00:30:25.600 align:middle line:84%
some tweaks along the way,
they did launch their business,

00:30:25.600 --> 00:30:28.670 align:middle line:84%
the same dream my parents
had a generation ago.

00:30:28.670 --> 00:30:30.640 align:middle line:84%
And it was such a
success, they soon

00:30:30.640 --> 00:30:33.660 align:middle line:84%
embarked on an additional
adventure, Sunbird Kitchen.

00:30:33.660 --> 00:30:35.220 align:middle line:84%
This time, with a
business partner

00:30:35.220 --> 00:30:37.380 align:middle line:84%
and yet another small
loan from this program

00:30:37.380 --> 00:30:39.240 align:middle line:84%
to round out local
bank financing,

00:30:39.240 --> 00:30:41.410 align:middle line:84%
they opened their
brick-and-mortar Orleans

00:30:41.410 --> 00:30:43.240 align:middle line:90%
restaurant in 2015.

00:30:43.240 --> 00:30:47.010 align:middle line:84%
In four years, Sunbird has
grown from one seasonal food

00:30:47.010 --> 00:30:49.200 align:middle line:84%
truck with a handful
of seasonal employees

00:30:49.200 --> 00:30:51.990 align:middle line:84%
to a full-fledged
year-round restaurant shared

00:30:51.990 --> 00:30:54.630 align:middle line:84%
by 3 partners, 13
year-round employees,

00:30:54.630 --> 00:30:56.890 align:middle line:84%
and a faithful
customer following.

00:30:56.890 --> 00:30:59.460 align:middle line:84%
And did I mention, Sunbird
is open year round, which is

00:30:59.460 --> 00:31:01.860 align:middle line:90%
the big deal on the Lower Cape.

00:31:01.860 --> 00:31:04.210 align:middle line:84%
Native Cape Codders
Chris and Virginia Smith

00:31:04.210 --> 00:31:07.020 align:middle line:84%
had found their way to
growing a successful business

00:31:07.020 --> 00:31:09.260 align:middle line:84%
on the Lower Cape by
doing it together.

00:31:09.260 --> 00:31:11.530 align:middle line:84%
The business, Full
Service Landscaping,

00:31:11.530 --> 00:31:14.070 align:middle line:84%
started off as a side
project for Chris,

00:31:14.070 --> 00:31:15.540 align:middle line:90%
who had a horticulture degree.

00:31:15.540 --> 00:31:20.090 align:middle line:84%
In 2008, he transitioned it into
a full-time business, Cape Cod

00:31:20.090 --> 00:31:21.630 align:middle line:90%
Tree and Landscaping.

00:31:21.630 --> 00:31:25.600 align:middle line:84%
Within a few years, it became
clear more hands were needed

00:31:25.600 --> 00:31:27.120 align:middle line:90%
for the day-to-day operations.

00:31:27.120 --> 00:31:29.530 align:middle line:84%
Virginia, who was a
teacher, left her job

00:31:29.530 --> 00:31:31.830 align:middle line:84%
and decided to
join her husband in

00:31:31.830 --> 00:31:33.220 align:middle line:90%
the rapidly-growing business.

00:31:33.220 --> 00:31:36.100 align:middle line:90%
They incorporated in 2013.

00:31:36.100 --> 00:31:38.140 align:middle line:84%
And their business
grew via word of mouth,

00:31:38.140 --> 00:31:40.230 align:middle line:84%
Virginia's efforts
with online marketing,

00:31:40.230 --> 00:31:42.120 align:middle line:90%
and Chris's networking skills.

00:31:42.120 --> 00:31:47.820 align:middle line:84%
They had an upward trajectory,
now employing nine individuals.

00:31:47.820 --> 00:31:51.410 align:middle line:84%
But with the rapid growth,
challenges surfaced.

00:31:51.410 --> 00:31:54.150 align:middle line:84%
The business faced constant
repair and maintenance issues

00:31:54.150 --> 00:31:56.530 align:middle line:84%
with equipment,
particularly a work truck.

00:31:56.530 --> 00:31:58.720 align:middle line:84%
The issues resulted
in mounting expenses.

00:31:58.720 --> 00:32:01.910 align:middle line:84%
In spring 2015, the Smiths
approached the local Community

00:32:01.910 --> 00:32:04.300 align:middle line:84%
Development Corporation
about a microloan

00:32:04.300 --> 00:32:06.190 align:middle line:90%
funded through this program.

00:32:06.190 --> 00:32:08.390 align:middle line:84%
After presenting a
compelling business plan,

00:32:08.390 --> 00:32:12.500 align:middle line:84%
they were approved for a $25,000
loan to buy a newer dump truck.

00:32:12.500 --> 00:32:16.170 align:middle line:84%
With four-wheel drive, the new
truck expanded their season,

00:32:16.170 --> 00:32:18.540 align:middle line:84%
enabled them to
plow in the winter

00:32:18.540 --> 00:32:21.120 align:middle line:90%
and tackle tree repair as well.

00:32:21.120 --> 00:32:23.070 align:middle line:84%
They said, "The loan
bridged the gap for us

00:32:23.070 --> 00:32:25.930 align:middle line:84%
to take our business to the
next level," said Virginia.

00:32:25.930 --> 00:32:28.060 align:middle line:84%
"Our cost for equipment,
maintenance, and repairs

00:32:28.060 --> 00:32:29.500 align:middle line:90%
had become too burdensome.

00:32:29.500 --> 00:32:32.550 align:middle line:84%
With a new truck, those
burdens have been reduced."

00:32:32.550 --> 00:32:34.740 align:middle line:84%
As they contemplate
a future, the Smiths

00:32:34.740 --> 00:32:37.020 align:middle line:84%
are quite optimistic
about their business.

00:32:37.020 --> 00:32:40.010 align:middle line:84%
And finally, Katie Murphy
and Michael DeVasto

00:32:40.010 --> 00:32:43.620 align:middle line:84%
wanted to take their small local
business, Field Point Oyster

00:32:43.620 --> 00:32:45.370 align:middle line:90%
Farm, to the next level.

00:32:45.370 --> 00:32:47.300 align:middle line:84%
Again, with a
sound business plan

00:32:47.300 --> 00:32:50.170 align:middle line:84%
that focused on sustainable
oyster cultivation, freshness

00:32:50.170 --> 00:32:52.450 align:middle line:84%
and quality, they
were poised to grow.

00:32:52.450 --> 00:32:55.300 align:middle line:84%
The only missing
piece was financing.

00:32:55.300 --> 00:32:58.120 align:middle line:84%
After working with staff--
again, funded by this program--

00:32:58.120 --> 00:33:00.140 align:middle line:84%
to hone their
financial projections,

00:33:00.140 --> 00:33:02.420 align:middle line:84%
they applied for and
received a microloan

00:33:02.420 --> 00:33:05.050 align:middle line:84%
to finance the purchase
of gear and inventory.

00:33:05.050 --> 00:33:07.640 align:middle line:84%
According to Michael,
quote, "We wouldn't

00:33:07.640 --> 00:33:09.760 align:middle line:84%
have been able to grow
the volume of oysters

00:33:09.760 --> 00:33:11.720 align:middle line:84%
we're now growing
without the gear

00:33:11.720 --> 00:33:14.180 align:middle line:84%
we purchased as a
result of the microloan

00:33:14.180 --> 00:33:16.710 align:middle line:84%
made possible by the Small
Business Technical Assistance

00:33:16.710 --> 00:33:17.380 align:middle line:90%
Program.

00:33:17.380 --> 00:33:24.930 align:middle line:84%
The injection has been integral
for us to grow our business."

00:33:24.930 --> 00:33:26.530 align:middle line:84%
So I rise in support
of this line item

00:33:26.530 --> 00:33:28.950 align:middle line:84%
because the small businesses
that these programs help

00:33:28.950 --> 00:33:32.100 align:middle line:84%
are inextricably linked to
the Cape and Islands district.

00:33:32.100 --> 00:33:35.780 align:middle line:84%
And they are also very
much core to who I am,

00:33:35.780 --> 00:33:39.220 align:middle line:84%
and to how I've come to serve
in this historic and soon-to-be

00:33:39.220 --> 00:33:40.620 align:middle line:90%
renovated chamber.

00:33:40.620 --> 00:33:45.360 align:middle line:84%
Businesses like these carry the
tradition of prior generations.

00:33:45.360 --> 00:33:47.250 align:middle line:84%
They also help
make us a community

00:33:47.250 --> 00:33:52.250 align:middle line:84%
by providing us space to
work, to commune, and to eat.

00:33:52.250 --> 00:33:58.000 align:middle line:84%
We have a ways to go,
to restore opportunity

00:33:58.000 --> 00:34:01.550 align:middle line:84%
and to ensure that those
who have opportunity

00:34:01.550 --> 00:34:04.010 align:middle line:84%
are not just based on
their inherited wealth,

00:34:04.010 --> 00:34:06.310 align:middle line:84%
whether or not you can
be determined to be

00:34:06.310 --> 00:34:08.120 align:middle line:90%
successful in entrepreneurship.

00:34:08.120 --> 00:34:10.889 align:middle line:84%
And while this body charts a
course for a more equitable

00:34:10.889 --> 00:34:14.210 align:middle line:84%
Commonwealth, this amendment
is something meaningful

00:34:14.210 --> 00:34:16.320 align:middle line:84%
that will make a difference
to small communities

00:34:16.320 --> 00:34:18.699 align:middle line:84%
and left-behind neighborhoods
in cities and towns

00:34:18.699 --> 00:34:20.040 align:middle line:90%
all across the Commonwealth.

00:34:20.040 --> 00:34:22.771 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I ask
for a favorable adoption

00:34:22.771 --> 00:34:23.520 align:middle line:90%
of this amendment.

00:34:23.520 --> 00:34:24.350 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

00:34:24.350 --> 00:34:47.290 align:middle line:90%


00:34:47.290 --> 00:34:49.607 align:middle line:90%
[APPLAUSE]

00:34:49.607 --> 00:34:51.440 align:middle line:84%
--the amendment, all
those in favor say aye.

00:34:51.440 --> 00:34:52.650 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:34:52.650 --> 00:34:53.690 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

00:34:53.690 --> 00:34:55.760 align:middle line:90%
And the amendment is adopted.

00:34:55.760 --> 00:34:58.755 align:middle line:84%
The Senate will be
in a brief recess.

00:34:58.755 --> 00:35:22.960 align:middle line:90%


00:35:22.960 --> 00:35:25.370 align:middle line:84%
--several amendments will
be considered as one.

00:35:25.370 --> 00:35:27.300 align:middle line:90%
Is there objection?

00:35:27.300 --> 00:35:29.320 align:middle line:90%
The Chair hears none.

00:35:29.320 --> 00:35:31.910 align:middle line:84%
So the question will come at
adoption of the amendments

00:35:31.910 --> 00:35:33.450 align:middle line:90%
and under the Constitution.

00:35:33.450 --> 00:35:36.010 align:middle line:84%
Excuse me, under the rules,
not the Constitution,

00:35:36.010 --> 00:35:38.470 align:middle line:84%
a call of the ayes
and nays is required.

00:35:38.470 --> 00:35:43.770 align:middle line:84%
The Clerk will call the roll,
beginning with the [AUDIO OUT]

00:35:43.770 --> 00:35:45.020 align:middle line:90%
What roll call number is this?

00:35:45.020 --> 00:35:45.520 align:middle line:90%
24.

00:35:45.520 --> 00:36:03.740 align:middle line:90%


00:36:03.740 --> 00:36:05.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:05.010 --> 00:36:06.390 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Barrett.?

00:36:06.390 --> 00:36:06.890 align:middle line:90%
[?

00:36:06.890 --> 00:36:09.370 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:09.370 --> 00:36:09.870 align:middle line:90%
?]

00:36:09.870 --> 00:36:11.000 align:middle line:90%
Joseph A. Boncore.

00:36:11.000 --> 00:36:11.890 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:11.890 --> 00:36:12.840 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:12.840 --> 00:36:14.450 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady?

00:36:14.450 --> 00:36:15.000 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:15.000 --> 00:36:15.930 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:15.930 --> 00:36:17.880 align:middle line:90%
William N. Brownsburger?

00:36:17.880 --> 00:36:18.380 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:18.380 --> 00:36:19.340 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:19.340 --> 00:36:21.090 align:middle line:90%
Harriette L. Chandler?

00:36:21.090 --> 00:36:21.590 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:21.590 --> 00:36:22.640 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:22.640 --> 00:36:30.710 align:middle line:84%
Sonia Chang-Diaz, Cynthia
Stone Creem, Julian Cyr?

00:36:30.710 --> 00:36:31.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:31.610 --> 00:36:32.530 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:32.530 --> 00:36:34.940 align:middle line:90%
Viriata M. deMacedo?

00:36:34.940 --> 00:36:35.440 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:35.440 --> 00:36:35.950 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:35.950 --> 00:36:38.160 align:middle line:90%
Sal N. DiDomenico?

00:36:38.160 --> 00:36:38.660 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:38.660 --> 00:36:39.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:39.610 --> 00:36:40.890 align:middle line:90%
Eileen M. Donoghue?

00:36:40.890 --> 00:36:41.390 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:41.390 --> 00:36:42.930 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:42.930 --> 00:36:44.820 align:middle line:90%
James B. Eldridge?

00:36:44.820 --> 00:36:45.320 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:45.320 --> 00:36:45.920 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:45.920 --> 00:36:48.660 align:middle line:90%
Ryan C. Fattman?

00:36:48.660 --> 00:36:49.160 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:49.160 --> 00:36:49.740 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:49.740 --> 00:36:51.880 align:middle line:90%
Jennifer L Flanagan?

00:36:51.880 --> 00:36:52.380 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:52.380 --> 00:36:52.879 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:52.879 --> 00:36:55.410 align:middle line:90%
Linda [INAUDIBLE] Forry?

00:36:55.410 --> 00:36:56.440 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:56.440 --> 00:36:56.940 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:56.940 --> 00:36:57.650 align:middle line:90%
Anne M. Gobi?

00:36:57.650 --> 00:36:58.280 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:58.280 --> 00:36:59.370 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:36:59.370 --> 00:37:01.360 align:middle line:90%
Adam G. Hinds?

00:37:01.360 --> 00:37:01.860 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:01.860 --> 00:37:02.880 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:02.880 --> 00:37:04.421 align:middle line:90%
Donald F. Humason?

00:37:04.421 --> 00:37:04.920 align:middle line:90%
Jr?

00:37:04.920 --> 00:37:05.480 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:05.480 --> 00:37:06.400 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:06.400 --> 00:37:10.520 align:middle line:90%
Patricia D. Jalen?

00:37:10.520 --> 00:37:12.570 align:middle line:90%
Jalen?

00:37:12.570 --> 00:37:13.070 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:13.070 --> 00:37:14.140 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:14.140 --> 00:37:16.580 align:middle line:90%
John F. Keenan?

00:37:16.580 --> 00:37:17.080 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:17.080 --> 00:37:17.720 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:17.720 --> 00:37:19.951 align:middle line:90%
Eric P. Lesser?

00:37:19.951 --> 00:37:20.450 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:20.450 --> 00:37:21.050 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:21.050 --> 00:37:23.191 align:middle line:90%
Jason M. Lewis?

00:37:23.191 --> 00:37:23.690 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:23.690 --> 00:37:24.340 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:24.340 --> 00:37:25.900 align:middle line:90%
Barbara L'Italien?

00:37:25.900 --> 00:37:26.830 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:26.830 --> 00:37:27.720 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:27.720 --> 00:37:29.150 align:middle line:90%
Joan B. Lovely?

00:37:29.150 --> 00:37:29.930 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:29.930 --> 00:37:31.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:31.330 --> 00:37:32.170 align:middle line:90%
Thomas M. McGee?

00:37:32.170 --> 00:37:33.050 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:33.050 --> 00:37:33.920 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:33.920 --> 00:37:35.540 align:middle line:90%
Mark C. Montigny?

00:37:35.540 --> 00:37:36.240 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:36.240 --> 00:37:37.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:37.200 --> 00:37:38.450 align:middle line:90%
Michael O. Moore?

00:37:38.450 --> 00:37:39.810 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:39.810 --> 00:37:41.300 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:41.300 --> 00:37:43.170 align:middle line:90%
Patrick M. O'Connor?

00:37:43.170 --> 00:37:44.140 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:44.140 --> 00:37:44.640 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:44.640 --> 00:37:45.700 align:middle line:90%
Kathleen O'Connor Ives?

00:37:45.700 --> 00:37:46.650 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:46.650 --> 00:37:47.590 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:47.590 --> 00:37:49.620 align:middle line:90%
Marc R. Pachedo?

00:37:49.620 --> 00:37:50.220 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:50.220 --> 00:37:51.060 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:51.060 --> 00:37:52.660 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Rodrigues?

00:37:52.660 --> 00:37:53.270 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:53.270 --> 00:37:54.350 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:54.350 --> 00:37:55.890 align:middle line:90%
Richard J. Ross?

00:37:55.890 --> 00:37:56.750 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:56.750 --> 00:37:57.590 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:57.590 --> 00:37:58.760 align:middle line:90%
Michael F. Rush?

00:37:58.760 --> 00:37:59.720 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:37:59.720 --> 00:38:00.700 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:38:00.700 --> 00:38:02.090 align:middle line:90%
Karen E. Spilka?

00:38:02.090 --> 00:38:02.970 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:38:02.970 --> 00:38:03.850 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:38:03.850 --> 00:38:05.370 align:middle line:90%
Bruce E. Tarr?

00:38:05.370 --> 00:38:05.950 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:38:05.950 --> 00:38:07.290 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:38:07.290 --> 00:38:09.650 align:middle line:90%
Walter F. Timilty?

00:38:09.650 --> 00:38:10.150 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:38:10.150 --> 00:38:10.700 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:38:10.700 --> 00:38:13.330 align:middle line:90%
James T. Welch?

00:38:13.330 --> 00:38:13.830 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:38:13.830 --> 00:38:14.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:38:14.330 --> 00:38:20.060 align:middle line:84%
Chair, have all
members been recorded?

00:38:20.060 --> 00:38:22.876 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from Middlesex
and Norfolk [INAUDIBLE]..

00:38:22.876 --> 00:38:26.620 align:middle line:90%


00:38:26.620 --> 00:38:32.650 align:middle line:90%
--from Middlesex, Mr. Barrett.

00:38:32.650 --> 00:38:35.730 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Barrett, [? that was
 recorded impermanent. ?]

00:38:35.730 --> 00:38:37.850 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Barrett votes yes.

00:38:37.850 --> 00:38:39.230 align:middle line:90%
The Senator from Suffolk, Ms. [?

00:38:39.230 --> 00:38:39.813 align:middle line:90%
Chang-Diaz? ?]

00:38:39.813 --> 00:38:43.110 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I
have [INAUDIBLE]..

00:38:43.110 --> 00:38:45.970 align:middle line:90%
Sonia Chang-Diaz votes yes.

00:38:45.970 --> 00:38:48.290 align:middle line:90%
Yeah.

00:38:48.290 --> 00:38:48.840 align:middle line:90%
[GAVEL]

00:38:48.840 --> 00:38:55.930 align:middle line:84%
All of the body members have
voted in the affirmative,

00:38:55.930 --> 00:38:57.410 align:middle line:90%
none in the negative.

00:38:57.410 --> 00:39:02.450 align:middle line:84%
The bundle is adopted
by a single vote.

00:39:02.450 --> 00:39:14.592 align:middle line:84%
And now, we will return to
Amendment 266, Amendment 266.

00:39:14.592 --> 00:39:15.550 align:middle line:90%
Where is Senator Brady?

00:39:15.550 --> 00:39:30.380 align:middle line:90%


00:39:30.380 --> 00:39:31.790 align:middle line:90%
--say it first, Mr. President.

00:39:31.790 --> 00:39:35.760 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Plymouth
and Bristol, Mr. Brady.

00:39:35.760 --> 00:39:37.060 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:39:37.060 --> 00:39:39.220 align:middle line:84%
Through you to the
members, I would

00:39:39.220 --> 00:39:42.050 align:middle line:84%
like to thank yourself
and the gentle lady,

00:39:42.050 --> 00:39:43.880 align:middle line:84%
the Chairwoman of
Ways and Means,

00:39:43.880 --> 00:39:47.440 align:middle line:84%
and all the members of
this body for all the work.

00:39:47.440 --> 00:39:49.930 align:middle line:84%
The Chair apologizes for
interrupting the gentleman.

00:39:49.930 --> 00:39:52.500 align:middle line:84%
The Chair made an
error by not actually

00:39:52.500 --> 00:39:56.520 align:middle line:84%
having the amendment read again
by the Clerk, as is required.

00:39:56.520 --> 00:40:02.510 align:middle line:84%
So the Senator from
the South Coast

00:40:02.510 --> 00:40:06.260 align:middle line:84%
moves an amendment, the title
of which the Clerk will read.

00:40:06.260 --> 00:40:10.450 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 266 by Mr.
Brady, GIC composition.

00:40:10.450 --> 00:40:12.470 align:middle line:84%
And now the chair
recognizes the senator

00:40:12.470 --> 00:40:15.990 align:middle line:84%
from Plymouth and Bristol,
Mr. Brady, for remarks.

00:40:15.990 --> 00:40:17.690 align:middle line:90%
Again, thank you, Mr. President.

00:40:17.690 --> 00:40:21.540 align:middle line:84%
And I'd also like to thank the
gentle lady, the Chairwoman

00:40:21.540 --> 00:40:25.010 align:middle line:84%
of Ways and Means, and all the
members of this body for all

00:40:25.010 --> 00:40:26.670 align:middle line:90%
the work being done today.

00:40:26.670 --> 00:40:28.510 align:middle line:84%
It's a difficult
year, as we know,

00:40:28.510 --> 00:40:30.940 align:middle line:84%
under these tough
fiscal constraints.

00:40:30.940 --> 00:40:34.600 align:middle line:84%
But as we work through much
deliberation on the budget,

00:40:34.600 --> 00:40:37.820 align:middle line:84%
we're working to protect
the consumer out there

00:40:37.820 --> 00:40:40.380 align:middle line:84%
and to protect the
Commonwealth and the taxpayers,

00:40:40.380 --> 00:40:43.940 align:middle line:84%
but also to protect the workers,
the people that work day in

00:40:43.940 --> 00:40:47.420 align:middle line:84%
and day out to put
food on their table,

00:40:47.420 --> 00:40:49.810 align:middle line:84%
to pay for their
mortgages and their rents,

00:40:49.810 --> 00:40:53.620 align:middle line:84%
and to provide for
their families.

00:40:53.620 --> 00:40:56.960 align:middle line:84%
So as we move
through this, we also

00:40:56.960 --> 00:40:58.770 align:middle line:84%
want to protect everybody
and have everyone

00:40:58.770 --> 00:41:00.630 align:middle line:84%
to have a seat at
the table when we're

00:41:00.630 --> 00:41:03.260 align:middle line:84%
making some of these decisions
that affects their lives.

00:41:03.260 --> 00:41:05.820 align:middle line:84%
And I think this
amendment does just that,

00:41:05.820 --> 00:41:09.500 align:middle line:84%
with more transparency and
more openness in government

00:41:09.500 --> 00:41:11.810 align:middle line:84%
which we have worked
on over the past year.

00:41:11.810 --> 00:41:13.190 align:middle line:84%
Like we did with
the Commonwealth

00:41:13.190 --> 00:41:15.900 align:middle line:84%
Conversation Tours,
going out to the public,

00:41:15.900 --> 00:41:18.440 align:middle line:84%
when we did with our
President [INAUDIBLE]

00:41:18.440 --> 00:41:22.200 align:middle line:84%
Senator Pacheco on the
environment and energy,

00:41:22.200 --> 00:41:24.430 align:middle line:84%
delivering our message
out to the public

00:41:24.430 --> 00:41:26.920 align:middle line:84%
and hearing from the public,
and getting the public's input

00:41:26.920 --> 00:41:30.960 align:middle line:84%
when we vote on issues
that affect their lives.

00:41:30.960 --> 00:41:33.740 align:middle line:84%
So with this being said, I
think this amendment does just

00:41:33.740 --> 00:41:36.750 align:middle line:84%
that, giving everyone
a chance at the table

00:41:36.750 --> 00:41:39.090 align:middle line:84%
to have a chance
up to the plate,

00:41:39.090 --> 00:41:42.600 align:middle line:84%
and to do just what we're trying
to do, to protect the consumers

00:41:42.600 --> 00:41:44.790 align:middle line:84%
and get everyone a
plate at the table.

00:41:44.790 --> 00:41:47.830 align:middle line:84%
So when the vote is said,
can I ask for a standing

00:41:47.830 --> 00:41:49.100 align:middle line:90%
vote, Mr. President?

00:41:49.100 --> 00:41:50.770 align:middle line:84%
The gentleman the
vote on this matter

00:41:50.770 --> 00:41:52.400 align:middle line:90%
be taken by a standing vote.

00:41:52.400 --> 00:41:56.720 align:middle line:84%
This is Amendment 266,
a Redrafted amendment.

00:41:56.720 --> 00:42:00.320 align:middle line:84%
Those voting in favor,
please rise and be counted.

00:42:00.320 --> 00:42:05.750 align:middle line:84%
One, two, three, four, five,
six, seven, [INAUDIBLE]..

00:42:05.750 --> 00:42:18.990 align:middle line:90%
Yourself, Mr. President?

00:42:18.990 --> 00:42:21.910 align:middle line:90%


00:42:21.910 --> 00:42:23.230 align:middle line:90%
Those opposed, please rise.

00:42:23.230 --> 00:42:26.190 align:middle line:90%


00:42:26.190 --> 00:42:26.690 align:middle line:90%
One.

00:42:26.690 --> 00:42:29.590 align:middle line:90%


00:42:29.590 --> 00:42:30.790 align:middle line:90%
One, Mr. President.

00:42:30.790 --> 00:42:31.290 align:middle line:90%
How many?

00:42:31.290 --> 00:42:32.820 align:middle line:84%
25 in the affirmative,
1 in the negative.

00:42:32.820 --> 00:42:33.060 align:middle line:90%
25?

00:42:33.060 --> 00:42:33.560 align:middle line:90%
25.

00:42:33.560 --> 00:42:37.110 align:middle line:84%
25 having voted in the
affirmative, 1 in the negative,

00:42:37.110 --> 00:42:39.560 align:middle line:90%
the amendment is adopted.

00:42:39.560 --> 00:42:40.530 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Leader?

00:42:40.530 --> 00:43:05.470 align:middle line:90%


00:43:05.470 --> 00:43:05.970 align:middle line:90%
[GAVEL]

00:43:05.970 --> 00:43:11.260 align:middle line:84%
Now we're going to return
to the amendments in order,

00:43:11.260 --> 00:43:14.340 align:middle line:84%
starting with number
one, those that

00:43:14.340 --> 00:43:18.760 align:middle line:84%
were not completed yesterday in
the first three subject matters

00:43:18.760 --> 00:43:20.970 align:middle line:84%
that we dealt with
yesterday are up first.

00:43:20.970 --> 00:43:23.920 align:middle line:84%
And then we will
proceed in order,

00:43:23.920 --> 00:43:26.400 align:middle line:90%
starting with number one.

00:43:26.400 --> 00:43:29.510 align:middle line:84%
And that amendment is
offered by the Senator

00:43:29.510 --> 00:43:34.730 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the Clerk will read.

00:43:34.730 --> 00:43:37.240 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number one by Mr.
Tarr, Community Preservation

00:43:37.240 --> 00:43:39.730 align:middle line:90%
Act, Consolidated Net Surplus.

00:43:39.730 --> 00:43:42.211 align:middle line:84%
The Chair recognizes the
Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

00:43:42.211 --> 00:43:44.460 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I move the
Senate be in a brief recess.

00:43:44.460 --> 00:43:46.001 align:middle line:84%
The Senate will be
in a brief recess.

00:43:46.001 --> 00:43:52.440 align:middle line:90%


00:43:52.440 --> 00:43:55.499 align:middle line:84%
--recognized the Senator
from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

00:43:55.499 --> 00:43:56.540 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:43:56.540 --> 00:43:58.456 align:middle line:84%
And through you to the
members, Mr. President,

00:43:58.456 --> 00:44:01.410 align:middle line:84%
I request unanimous consent to
withdraw the pending amendment.

00:44:01.410 --> 00:44:02.940 align:middle line:84%
The gentlemen asks
unanimous consent

00:44:02.940 --> 00:44:04.510 align:middle line:84%
to withdraw the
pending amendment.

00:44:04.510 --> 00:44:05.590 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

00:44:05.590 --> 00:44:07.160 align:middle line:90%
The chair hears none.

00:44:07.160 --> 00:44:08.350 align:middle line:90%
It is withdrawn.

00:44:08.350 --> 00:44:10.400 align:middle line:84%
The Senate will be
in a brief recess.

00:44:10.400 --> 00:44:28.680 align:middle line:90%


00:44:28.680 --> 00:44:29.180 align:middle line:90%
--Order.

00:44:29.180 --> 00:44:32.400 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is number
10, offered by the senator

00:44:32.400 --> 00:44:35.590 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the
title of which-- oh, I'm sorry,

00:44:35.590 --> 00:44:37.050 align:middle line:90%
that is on hold.

00:44:37.050 --> 00:44:42.390 align:middle line:84%
And the next item is number 11,
offered by the same Senator,

00:44:42.390 --> 00:44:44.240 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the Clerk will read.

00:44:44.240 --> 00:44:48.340 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 11 by Mr. Tarr, Room
Occupancy Tax Modernization.

00:44:48.340 --> 00:44:50.660 align:middle line:84%
Chair recognizes the Senator
from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

00:44:50.660 --> 00:44:53.947 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President--

00:44:53.947 --> 00:44:54.780 align:middle line:90%
Vinnie, it's recess.

00:44:54.780 --> 00:45:05.160 align:middle line:90%


00:45:05.160 --> 00:45:06.160 align:middle line:90%
Senate will be in order.

00:45:06.160 --> 00:45:13.160 align:middle line:84%
We are on Amendment number
11, the title of which

00:45:13.160 --> 00:45:15.160 align:middle line:90%
the Clerk will re-read.

00:45:15.160 --> 00:45:18.980 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 11 by Mr. Tarr, Room
Occupancy Tax Modernization.

00:45:18.980 --> 00:45:21.350 align:middle line:84%
Chair recognizes the Senator
from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

00:45:21.350 --> 00:45:22.810 align:middle line:84%
Why, thank you, Mr.
President, and through you ,

00:45:22.810 --> 00:45:23.434 align:middle line:90%
to the members.

00:45:23.434 --> 00:45:25.510 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, it was
clear that at the outset

00:45:25.510 --> 00:45:28.120 align:middle line:84%
of putting the budget
together, somebody

00:45:28.120 --> 00:45:30.350 align:middle line:84%
threw a switch and the
tax-omatic went on.

00:45:30.350 --> 00:45:32.350 align:middle line:84%
And there was a
search far and wide

00:45:32.350 --> 00:45:36.470 align:middle line:84%
to find additional things to
be able to impose a tax on.

00:45:36.470 --> 00:45:37.990 align:middle line:84%
And one of the very
interesting ones

00:45:37.990 --> 00:45:40.900 align:middle line:84%
is this hybridized
situation, if I

00:45:40.900 --> 00:45:43.340 align:middle line:84%
can use that term,
for those that

00:45:43.340 --> 00:45:47.640 align:middle line:84%
are renting rooms through the
use of electronic platforms.

00:45:47.640 --> 00:45:49.887 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, it
has long been said--

00:45:49.887 --> 00:45:51.970 align:middle line:84%
and I believe there is
some merit to this argument

00:45:51.970 --> 00:45:54.220 align:middle line:84%
that for those that
are running what

00:45:54.220 --> 00:45:57.040 align:middle line:84%
amounts to an
accommodation business

00:45:57.040 --> 00:45:58.940 align:middle line:84%
through that
electronic platform,

00:45:58.940 --> 00:46:02.140 align:middle line:84%
then the current means of
shielding them from taxation

00:46:02.140 --> 00:46:03.640 align:middle line:90%
is inappropriate.

00:46:03.640 --> 00:46:06.860 align:middle line:84%
And so Mr. President,
the question left to us

00:46:06.860 --> 00:46:09.200 align:middle line:84%
is what the best
way is to approach

00:46:09.200 --> 00:46:11.880 align:middle line:84%
what is an inequity
between those

00:46:11.880 --> 00:46:15.030 align:middle line:84%
who are in the business
of renting hotel

00:46:15.030 --> 00:46:18.690 align:middle line:84%
rooms and such, and those who
are in the business of renting

00:46:18.690 --> 00:46:23.270 align:middle line:84%
other occupiable spaces
using an electronic platform.

00:46:23.270 --> 00:46:26.140 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, what
is presently in the budget

00:46:26.140 --> 00:46:28.200 align:middle line:84%
is certainly the
most extreme version

00:46:28.200 --> 00:46:30.770 align:middle line:84%
of that, which is to
suggest that anyone,

00:46:30.770 --> 00:46:34.930 align:middle line:84%
who for any amount of time,
at any moment, who engages

00:46:34.930 --> 00:46:37.500 align:middle line:84%
in using an electronic
platform, to be

00:46:37.500 --> 00:46:42.790 align:middle line:84%
able to make available their
home or sub component thereof,

00:46:42.790 --> 00:46:46.140 align:middle line:84%
is engaged in the business
of public accommodation.

00:46:46.140 --> 00:46:48.850 align:middle line:84%
Now, Mr. President, we
know that in many cases

00:46:48.850 --> 00:46:51.030 align:middle line:90%
that is simply not the case.

00:46:51.030 --> 00:46:54.130 align:middle line:84%
And so earlier in
looking at this,

00:46:54.130 --> 00:46:56.540 align:middle line:84%
the administration
proposed that someone

00:46:56.540 --> 00:47:00.310 align:middle line:84%
that did this for a period
of greater than 150 days

00:47:00.310 --> 00:47:03.160 align:middle line:84%
would be considered to be
in the business of providing

00:47:03.160 --> 00:47:07.440 align:middle line:84%
public accommodation and subject
to the hotel and motel tax.

00:47:07.440 --> 00:47:09.080 align:middle line:84%
Well, clearly, Mr.
President, there

00:47:09.080 --> 00:47:12.720 align:middle line:84%
was room for some other
considerations in that.

00:47:12.720 --> 00:47:16.560 align:middle line:84%
And so it really left the
question to determine what is

00:47:16.560 --> 00:47:20.550 align:middle line:84%
and what is not someone who is
in the business of doing this.

00:47:20.550 --> 00:47:22.690 align:middle line:84%
Now, if we were
having the discussion

00:47:22.690 --> 00:47:27.426 align:middle line:84%
about the intermediary that is
brokering these arrangements,

00:47:27.426 --> 00:47:29.050 align:middle line:84%
I think we could have
a fair discussion

00:47:29.050 --> 00:47:32.360 align:middle line:84%
that they are actually in
the business of providing

00:47:32.360 --> 00:47:32.920 align:middle line:90%
these units.

00:47:32.920 --> 00:47:35.670 align:middle line:84%
But when we're
talking about someone

00:47:35.670 --> 00:47:38.810 align:middle line:84%
who is offering their
home or sub component they

00:47:38.810 --> 00:47:43.430 align:middle line:84%
thereof for a shorter period of
time, and does it incidentally,

00:47:43.430 --> 00:47:45.270 align:middle line:84%
they don't appear
to be someone who

00:47:45.270 --> 00:47:48.840 align:middle line:84%
was engaged in the business of
providing public accommodation.

00:47:48.840 --> 00:47:51.800 align:middle line:84%
So Mr. President, this
particular amendment

00:47:51.800 --> 00:47:55.280 align:middle line:84%
would leave intact that
component of the budget that

00:47:55.280 --> 00:47:58.870 align:middle line:84%
currently stands relative
to applying this tax,

00:47:58.870 --> 00:48:01.510 align:middle line:84%
but suggests that it be applied
to those who are actually

00:48:01.510 --> 00:48:04.480 align:middle line:84%
in the business of doing
this, and sets the standard,

00:48:04.480 --> 00:48:09.060 align:middle line:84%
the benchmark for that, at a
period of 30 days or greater,

00:48:09.060 --> 00:48:12.960 align:middle line:84%
which really reflects someone
who is in this business.

00:48:12.960 --> 00:48:17.370 align:middle line:84%
So we know, Mr. President,
that we can't certainly not

00:48:17.370 --> 00:48:20.510 align:middle line:84%
fulfill what the tax
somatic has identified.

00:48:20.510 --> 00:48:23.260 align:middle line:84%
And I know why there's a lot
of consultation going on,

00:48:23.260 --> 00:48:25.310 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President in the
chamber about this,

00:48:25.310 --> 00:48:27.180 align:middle line:90%
about what the 30 days means.

00:48:27.180 --> 00:48:30.250 align:middle line:84%
And it's clear that someone who
is doing this for that short

00:48:30.250 --> 00:48:34.840 align:middle line:84%
period of time cannot fairly
be said to be in this business.

00:48:34.840 --> 00:48:38.240 align:middle line:84%
And so this amendment very
simply says that for 30 days,

00:48:38.240 --> 00:48:41.320 align:middle line:84%
if it's longer than that, then
clearly you are in the business

00:48:41.320 --> 00:48:42.730 align:middle line:90%
and the tax should apply.

00:48:42.730 --> 00:48:46.130 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I hope
the amendment is adopted.

00:48:46.130 --> 00:48:51.259 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Plymouth
and Barnstable, Mr. DeMacedo.

00:48:51.259 --> 00:48:52.300 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:48:52.300 --> 00:48:54.870 align:middle line:84%
I too rise in support
of this amendment.

00:48:54.870 --> 00:48:57.930 align:middle line:84%
We all know that
this is an issue that

00:48:57.930 --> 00:49:01.250 align:middle line:84%
has been evolving here in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

00:49:01.250 --> 00:49:05.519 align:middle line:84%
much like the Uber
situation of here

00:49:05.519 --> 00:49:07.060 align:middle line:84%
in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.

00:49:07.060 --> 00:49:09.900 align:middle line:84%
And we, those of us who
deal with public policy,

00:49:09.900 --> 00:49:12.770 align:middle line:84%
have to find a way
to address this.

00:49:12.770 --> 00:49:17.860 align:middle line:84%
And so we've had many iterations
of this particular piece

00:49:17.860 --> 00:49:20.650 align:middle line:84%
of legislation and
how to address this.

00:49:20.650 --> 00:49:23.890 align:middle line:84%
As the gentleman
from Gloucester said,

00:49:23.890 --> 00:49:27.070 align:middle line:84%
the administration came
out with their perception

00:49:27.070 --> 00:49:29.100 align:middle line:84%
of how they think we
should address this,

00:49:29.100 --> 00:49:30.760 align:middle line:90%
with the 150 days.

00:49:30.760 --> 00:49:34.470 align:middle line:84%
We know the gentleman
from the north

00:49:34.470 --> 00:49:36.680 align:middle line:84%
end over in the House
of Representatives,

00:49:36.680 --> 00:49:39.940 align:middle line:84%
Aaron Michlewitz, put together
a piece of legislation that

00:49:39.940 --> 00:49:43.820 align:middle line:84%
addressed this the way that
he sees how it would go.

00:49:43.820 --> 00:49:46.150 align:middle line:84%
And certainly, this
body put together

00:49:46.150 --> 00:49:48.200 align:middle line:90%
a piece of legislation.

00:49:48.200 --> 00:49:49.960 align:middle line:84%
My sense is, what
we're trying to do

00:49:49.960 --> 00:49:54.450 align:middle line:84%
here is we want to make sure
that for those individuals who

00:49:54.450 --> 00:49:58.250 align:middle line:84%
just incidentally put
a piece of property

00:49:58.250 --> 00:50:01.159 align:middle line:84%
up for a short window of
time because they have

00:50:01.159 --> 00:50:02.700 align:middle line:84%
this stranded asset
and there's a way

00:50:02.700 --> 00:50:06.550 align:middle line:84%
to make a little bit of
revenue for friends or family

00:50:06.550 --> 00:50:11.640 align:middle line:84%
or whatnot under 30
days, that they are not

00:50:11.640 --> 00:50:16.520 align:middle line:84%
in the business of renting
these properties out,

00:50:16.520 --> 00:50:19.300 align:middle line:84%
because they are
already being taxed.

00:50:19.300 --> 00:50:21.440 align:middle line:84%
They're being taxed on
their property taxes.

00:50:21.440 --> 00:50:25.140 align:middle line:84%
And they have already
addressed that issue there.

00:50:25.140 --> 00:50:27.780 align:middle line:90%
And any income would be taxed.

00:50:27.780 --> 00:50:30.690 align:middle line:84%
But in this particular
case, this addresses it.

00:50:30.690 --> 00:50:33.060 align:middle line:84%
So it is my
understanding that, how

00:50:33.060 --> 00:50:37.950 align:middle line:84%
do we do this in a way that
creates a level playing

00:50:37.950 --> 00:50:40.520 align:middle line:84%
field so that we do
address the bigger

00:50:40.520 --> 00:50:43.460 align:middle line:84%
players, those individuals that
are actually buying facilities

00:50:43.460 --> 00:50:46.940 align:middle line:84%
to rent them out
through this platform

00:50:46.940 --> 00:50:49.820 align:middle line:90%
that we see happening nowadays?

00:50:49.820 --> 00:50:51.570 align:middle line:84%
I think that's
something that's fair.

00:50:51.570 --> 00:50:52.650 align:middle line:90%
It should be looked at.

00:50:52.650 --> 00:50:55.840 align:middle line:84%
But I also think
we should encourage

00:50:55.840 --> 00:50:59.230 align:middle line:84%
those individuals that have an
opportunity, a stranded asset

00:50:59.230 --> 00:51:00.290 align:middle line:90%
that they own.

00:51:00.290 --> 00:51:02.880 align:middle line:84%
There's clearly
creativity in what

00:51:02.880 --> 00:51:04.800 align:middle line:84%
we're seeing here,
entrepreneurism

00:51:04.800 --> 00:51:07.430 align:middle line:90%
that we want to foster here.

00:51:07.430 --> 00:51:11.890 align:middle line:84%
And we believe the 30 days
allows for that opportunity

00:51:11.890 --> 00:51:14.850 align:middle line:84%
so that individuals who
are already having probably

00:51:14.850 --> 00:51:16.840 align:middle line:84%
trouble paying
their property taxes

00:51:16.840 --> 00:51:18.990 align:middle line:84%
and some of the
expenses of their home

00:51:18.990 --> 00:51:20.860 align:middle line:90%
can be helped in this regard.

00:51:20.860 --> 00:51:25.340 align:middle line:84%
So it is my hope that we
encourage this new platform.

00:51:25.340 --> 00:51:27.190 align:middle line:90%
We encourage it to foster.

00:51:27.190 --> 00:51:28.160 align:middle line:90%
It's creative.

00:51:28.160 --> 00:51:33.030 align:middle line:84%
But we also don't stifle
it with greater tax burden.

00:51:33.030 --> 00:51:35.020 align:middle line:84%
So we believe this is
a great compromise,

00:51:35.020 --> 00:51:36.690 align:middle line:84%
and I hope the
amendment is adopted.

00:51:36.690 --> 00:51:38.856 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

00:51:38.856 --> 00:51:40.450 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say-- oh, the chair

00:51:40.450 --> 00:51:44.065 align:middle line:84%
recognizes the senator from
Bristol and Plymouth, Mr.

00:51:44.065 --> 00:51:44.565 align:middle line:90%
Rodrigues.

00:51:44.565 --> 00:51:47.380 align:middle line:90%


00:51:47.380 --> 00:51:47.880 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT]

00:51:47.880 --> 00:51:48.379 align:middle line:90%
--me.

00:51:48.379 --> 00:51:50.180 align:middle line:84%
I just want to take
this opportunity

00:51:50.180 --> 00:51:54.190 align:middle line:84%
to express why I do not think
it's a good idea that we adopt

00:51:54.190 --> 00:51:54.820 align:middle line:90%
this amendment.

00:51:54.820 --> 00:51:57.570 align:middle line:84%
And I appreciate the
gentleman from Gloucester

00:51:57.570 --> 00:52:04.480 align:middle line:84%
and the gentleman from Plymouth
trying to establish or create

00:52:04.480 --> 00:52:07.120 align:middle line:84%
a timeline of when
someone is engaged

00:52:07.120 --> 00:52:10.900 align:middle line:84%
in the business of room
sharing, room renting,

00:52:10.900 --> 00:52:13.490 align:middle line:90%
or in the lodging business.

00:52:13.490 --> 00:52:16.720 align:middle line:84%
I will argue that it
is from the first day

00:52:16.720 --> 00:52:20.840 align:middle line:84%
that you rent a room or
your house or your condo

00:52:20.840 --> 00:52:22.880 align:middle line:84%
or whatever you're
renting for money,

00:52:22.880 --> 00:52:26.530 align:middle line:84%
for revenue, you are gaining,
you are generating revenue.

00:52:26.530 --> 00:52:29.100 align:middle line:90%
You are engaged in the business.

00:52:29.100 --> 00:52:34.160 align:middle line:84%
At that point in time, you
are responsible for all

00:52:34.160 --> 00:52:39.120 align:middle line:84%
of the items that it takes
in order to be in business.

00:52:39.120 --> 00:52:42.660 align:middle line:84%
You are responsible to ensure
that your premise is properly

00:52:42.660 --> 00:52:44.640 align:middle line:84%
insured so there's
public safety.

00:52:44.640 --> 00:52:51.420 align:middle line:84%
You are responsible for
all of the components

00:52:51.420 --> 00:52:52.380 align:middle line:90%
of being in business.

00:52:52.380 --> 00:52:56.570 align:middle line:84%
And it's from day one, if you
are renting a room, your house,

00:52:56.570 --> 00:52:59.810 align:middle line:84%
your cottage for revenue,
you have revenue,

00:52:59.810 --> 00:53:02.050 align:middle line:84%
you're making money,
you are engaged

00:53:02.050 --> 00:53:05.260 align:middle line:90%
in the business of lodging.

00:53:05.260 --> 00:53:08.580 align:middle line:84%
Now, I also appreciate
the fact that we

00:53:08.580 --> 00:53:11.880 align:middle line:84%
want to do everything we
can to encourage this.

00:53:11.880 --> 00:53:16.480 align:middle line:84%
But I'll say that the
millennials are encouraging it.

00:53:16.480 --> 00:53:20.890 align:middle line:84%
Today, short-term rental, the
nontraditional lodging market,

00:53:20.890 --> 00:53:23.330 align:middle line:84%
is 15% of the market
in the Commonwealth

00:53:23.330 --> 00:53:26.730 align:middle line:84%
of Massachusetts, and
growing exponentially.

00:53:26.730 --> 00:53:28.670 align:middle line:84%
Just in the city
of Boston alone,

00:53:28.670 --> 00:53:34.300 align:middle line:84%
there were over 10,000 hosts
on the Airbnb platform.

00:53:34.300 --> 00:53:36.140 align:middle line:90%
And that's only one platform.

00:53:36.140 --> 00:53:38.270 align:middle line:84%
There are many, many
other platforms.

00:53:38.270 --> 00:53:41.241 align:middle line:84%
So I hope this amendment is
not adopted, Mr. President.

00:53:41.241 --> 00:53:41.740 align:middle line:90%
[?

00:53:41.740 --> 00:53:43.615 align:middle line:84%
Question on the ?]
adoption of the amendment.

00:53:43.615 --> 00:53:45.110 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say aye.

00:53:45.110 --> 00:53:46.670 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no?

00:53:46.670 --> 00:53:47.610 align:middle line:90%
The no's have it.

00:53:47.610 --> 00:53:49.230 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:53:49.230 --> 00:53:51.140 align:middle line:84%
The next is Amendment
#12, offered

00:53:51.140 --> 00:53:54.010 align:middle line:84%
by the same senator, the title
of which the clerk will read.

00:53:54.010 --> 00:53:58.880 align:middle line:84%
[AUDIO OUT],, Restoring
the income tax to 5%.

00:53:58.880 --> 00:54:01.360 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the
senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

00:54:01.360 --> 00:54:03.090 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:54:03.090 --> 00:54:06.020 align:middle line:84%
For the members'
edification or refreshment,

00:54:06.020 --> 00:54:08.762 align:middle line:84%
this was an amendment that
was put on hold yesterday

00:54:08.762 --> 00:54:10.220 align:middle line:84%
at our request so
that we could get

00:54:10.220 --> 00:54:13.840 align:middle line:84%
an accurate count of
the foregone revenue

00:54:13.840 --> 00:54:14.950 align:middle line:90%
from this amendment.

00:54:14.950 --> 00:54:17.130 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President,
to update members

00:54:17.130 --> 00:54:18.820 align:middle line:84%
from the Department
of Revenue, this

00:54:18.820 --> 00:54:23.150 align:middle line:84%
would be about
approximately $175 million

00:54:23.150 --> 00:54:25.000 align:middle line:90%
when it's fully phased in.

00:54:25.000 --> 00:54:26.949 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President,
I would point out--

00:54:26.949 --> 00:54:29.240 align:middle line:84%
and if folks want to come
over and look at our charts--

00:54:29.240 --> 00:54:32.610 align:middle line:84%
we've identified at
least $268 million

00:54:32.610 --> 00:54:35.090 align:middle line:84%
in savings opportunities
that are not currently

00:54:35.090 --> 00:54:37.590 align:middle line:84%
included in the Senate
Ways and Means budget.

00:54:37.590 --> 00:54:39.360 align:middle line:84%
So if we wanted to
strike a balance

00:54:39.360 --> 00:54:44.190 align:middle line:84%
and comply with the mandate of
the voters at the ballot box,

00:54:44.190 --> 00:54:45.410 align:middle line:90%
we could do that.

00:54:45.410 --> 00:54:46.900 align:middle line:84%
And at the same
time, we could also

00:54:46.900 --> 00:54:48.510 align:middle line:84%
make state government
more efficient.

00:54:48.510 --> 00:54:51.150 align:middle line:84%
I hope that we would all agree
to a proposition like that,

00:54:51.150 --> 00:54:54.100 align:middle line:84%
and therefore I hope the
amendment is adopted.

00:54:54.100 --> 00:54:56.910 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:54:56.910 --> 00:54:58.400 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

00:54:58.400 --> 00:54:59.860 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:54:59.860 --> 00:55:00.932 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:55:00.932 --> 00:55:02.140 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:55:02.140 --> 00:55:04.650 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered by the
same senator, Amendment

00:55:04.650 --> 00:55:07.210 align:middle line:84%
#13 the title of which
the clerk will read.

00:55:07.210 --> 00:55:12.240 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #13 by Mr. Tarr,
restoring the sales tax to 5%.

00:55:12.240 --> 00:55:14.280 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:55:14.280 --> 00:55:15.740 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

00:55:15.740 --> 00:55:17.280 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:55:17.280 --> 00:55:18.480 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:55:18.480 --> 00:55:19.950 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:55:19.950 --> 00:55:22.440 align:middle line:84%
The chair will not
be reading amendments

00:55:22.440 --> 00:55:24.780 align:middle line:84%
that are still on
hold from yesterday,

00:55:24.780 --> 00:55:32.050 align:middle line:84%
only amendments upon which
there is an expected result

00:55:32.050 --> 00:55:35.180 align:middle line:90%
from this stage of the process.

00:55:35.180 --> 00:55:37.620 align:middle line:90%
And Mr. Brady asks--

00:55:37.620 --> 00:55:40.530 align:middle line:90%


00:55:40.530 --> 00:55:44.429 align:middle line:84%
for what purpose does
Senator Brady rise?

00:55:44.429 --> 00:55:45.470 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:55:45.470 --> 00:55:46.800 align:middle line:90%
I ask for no action be taken.

00:55:46.800 --> 00:55:49.640 align:middle line:84%
The gentlemen asks that we
consider no action as having

00:55:49.640 --> 00:55:52.010 align:middle line:90%
been taken an Amendment #30.

00:55:52.010 --> 00:55:53.550 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

00:55:53.550 --> 00:55:56.650 align:middle line:84%
The chair hears none, and
we will consider no action

00:55:56.650 --> 00:55:58.890 align:middle line:84%
as having been taken
on that matter.

00:55:58.890 --> 00:56:00.530 align:middle line:90%
Yes, when we get to it.

00:56:00.530 --> 00:56:05.690 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE]

00:56:05.690 --> 00:56:09.870 align:middle line:84%
[INAUDIBLE] is
the Amendment #61,

00:56:09.870 --> 00:56:11.440 align:middle line:84%
offered by the
senator from the Cape

00:56:11.440 --> 00:56:15.521 align:middle line:84%
and the Islands, Mr. Cyr, the
title of which the clerk will

00:56:15.521 --> 00:56:16.020 align:middle line:90%
read.

00:56:16.020 --> 00:56:19.350 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #61 by Mr. Cyr,
Provincetown Nursing Home

00:56:19.350 --> 00:56:21.930 align:middle line:90%
reimbursement rate.

00:56:21.930 --> 00:56:23.430 align:middle line:84%
I think you can
just tell the clerk.

00:56:23.430 --> 00:56:24.010 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT]

00:56:24.010 --> 00:56:31.460 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

00:56:31.460 --> 00:56:32.680 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

00:56:32.680 --> 00:56:33.670 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

00:56:33.670 --> 00:56:34.362 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:56:34.362 --> 00:56:35.570 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:56:35.570 --> 00:56:41.200 align:middle line:90%


00:56:41.200 --> 00:56:41.700 align:middle line:90%
Withdrawn.

00:56:41.700 --> 00:56:44.995 align:middle line:84%
--#92 and #95 have
been withdrawn.

00:56:44.995 --> 00:56:47.780 align:middle line:90%


00:56:47.780 --> 00:57:01.460 align:middle line:90%
We are now on Amendment #122.

00:57:01.460 --> 00:57:06.630 align:middle line:84%
--offered by the senator
from Essex and Middlesex,

00:57:06.630 --> 00:57:09.050 align:middle line:84%
Ms. L'Italien, the title of
which the clerk will read.

00:57:09.050 --> 00:57:12.550 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #122 by Ms. L'Italien,
Andover special education

00:57:12.550 --> 00:57:14.170 align:middle line:90%
one-time funding.

00:57:14.170 --> 00:57:17.820 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes
the senator for remarks.

00:57:17.820 --> 00:57:23.200 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT]

00:57:23.200 --> 00:57:23.770 align:middle line:90%
One second.

00:57:23.770 --> 00:57:40.840 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT]

00:57:40.840 --> 00:57:43.390 align:middle line:84%
--sought to be
able to access some

00:57:43.390 --> 00:57:46.520 align:middle line:84%
of the funding that's in the
circuit breaker line item.

00:57:46.520 --> 00:57:48.610 align:middle line:84%
We no longer do a
pothole account,

00:57:48.610 --> 00:57:51.800 align:middle line:84%
which I truly wish we did,
because I think we all

00:57:51.800 --> 00:57:53.910 align:middle line:84%
have occasion when we
have our towns that

00:57:53.910 --> 00:57:57.690 align:middle line:84%
are up against serious and
significant one-time needs

00:57:57.690 --> 00:58:00.520 align:middle line:84%
for excessive
expenditures that are

00:58:00.520 --> 00:58:03.380 align:middle line:84%
received within the
special education budget.

00:58:03.380 --> 00:58:06.050 align:middle line:84%
My town is home to
Melmark School in Andover,

00:58:06.050 --> 00:58:09.380 align:middle line:84%
which is one of the exemplary
autism schools in the state.

00:58:09.380 --> 00:58:12.670 align:middle line:84%
They take some of the toughest
children in the state,

00:58:12.670 --> 00:58:15.214 align:middle line:84%
and in fact take kids that
have been institutionalized

00:58:15.214 --> 00:58:16.630 align:middle line:84%
and bring them
back, and take kids

00:58:16.630 --> 00:58:19.230 align:middle line:84%
that are very seriously
self-injurious

00:58:19.230 --> 00:58:22.330 align:middle line:84%
and bring them back and manage
them through positive behavior

00:58:22.330 --> 00:58:23.360 align:middle line:90%
management.

00:58:23.360 --> 00:58:24.280 align:middle line:90%
That's not cheap.

00:58:24.280 --> 00:58:26.500 align:middle line:84%
That's very labor-
and time-intensive.

00:58:26.500 --> 00:58:29.420 align:middle line:84%
And I had two
particular students

00:58:29.420 --> 00:58:33.510 align:middle line:84%
that came into my town that
cost close to $700,000,

00:58:33.510 --> 00:58:35.150 align:middle line:90%
for two students.

00:58:35.150 --> 00:58:37.130 align:middle line:84%
So I was hoping,
with this amendment--

00:58:37.130 --> 00:58:39.640 align:middle line:84%
and this was my highest
priority this year--

00:58:39.640 --> 00:58:44.050 align:middle line:84%
that we would allow
my town to qualify

00:58:44.050 --> 00:58:47.650 align:middle line:84%
for this exceptional
high cost, again,

00:58:47.650 --> 00:58:50.750 align:middle line:84%
under the money that was in
the circuit breaker account.

00:58:50.750 --> 00:58:54.390 align:middle line:84%
So I don't think I'm going
to be successful in this,

00:58:54.390 --> 00:58:55.890 align:middle line:90%
but I just wanted to highlight--

00:58:55.890 --> 00:58:59.270 align:middle line:84%
this could be any one of
our towns at any point.

00:58:59.270 --> 00:59:02.520 align:middle line:84%
I do think we need to
either allow towns to access

00:59:02.520 --> 00:59:06.240 align:middle line:84%
this money or get serious
about reestablishing

00:59:06.240 --> 00:59:07.460 align:middle line:90%
the pothole account.

00:59:07.460 --> 00:59:11.030 align:middle line:84%
I've represented Andover for
close to 15 years on and off.

00:59:11.030 --> 00:59:13.490 align:middle line:84%
This is the first time
they've asked for this.

00:59:13.490 --> 00:59:17.090 align:middle line:84%
Actually, this is the second
year we've asked for this.

00:59:17.090 --> 00:59:19.230 align:middle line:84%
But the fact that we don't
have a pothole account

00:59:19.230 --> 00:59:21.510 align:middle line:84%
is very troubling
to me, so I felt

00:59:21.510 --> 00:59:23.290 align:middle line:84%
compelled to get
up and bring this

00:59:23.290 --> 00:59:24.720 align:middle line:90%
to the members' attention--

00:59:24.720 --> 00:59:27.010 align:middle line:84%
because again, this could
be anyone else's town

00:59:27.010 --> 00:59:28.390 align:middle line:90%
at any given time.

00:59:28.390 --> 00:59:31.260 align:middle line:84%
We understand that these
are extraordinary--

00:59:31.260 --> 00:59:31.760 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT]

00:59:31.760 --> 00:59:32.730 align:middle line:90%
--one-time.

00:59:32.730 --> 00:59:35.550 align:middle line:84%
This is not meant to be a
year in, year out thing.

00:59:35.550 --> 00:59:38.250 align:middle line:84%
So this continues to be
a problem for Andover.

00:59:38.250 --> 00:59:41.280 align:middle line:84%
I'll probably be up here again
next year talking about this,

00:59:41.280 --> 00:59:43.590 align:middle line:84%
unless we establish
a pothole account.

00:59:43.590 --> 00:59:46.960 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:59:46.960 --> 00:59:47.620 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT]

00:59:47.620 --> 00:59:48.440 align:middle line:90%
--opposed no.

00:59:48.440 --> 00:59:49.210 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:59:49.210 --> 00:59:52.260 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:59:52.260 --> 00:59:55.680 align:middle line:84%
The next is Amendment
#160, offered

00:59:55.680 --> 00:59:59.970 align:middle line:84%
by the senator from
Middlesex and Norfolk,

00:59:59.970 --> 01:00:02.240 align:middle line:84%
Ms. Creem, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:00:02.240 --> 01:00:06.540 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #160 by Ms. Creem,
parent-child home program.

01:00:06.540 --> 01:00:08.830 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:00:08.830 --> 01:00:10.100 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:00:10.100 --> 01:00:11.120 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:00:11.120 --> 01:00:11.990 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:00:11.990 --> 01:00:13.540 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:00:13.540 --> 01:00:16.860 align:middle line:84%
The next is #162, offered
by the senator from Bristol

01:00:16.860 --> 01:00:19.240 align:middle line:84%
and Plymouth, Mr. Rodrigues,
the title of which

01:00:19.240 --> 01:00:20.300 align:middle line:90%
the clerk will read.

01:00:20.300 --> 01:00:24.360 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #162 by Mr. Rodrigues,
veteran educational services

01:00:24.360 --> 01:00:26.190 align:middle line:84%
center at Bristol
Community College.

01:00:26.190 --> 01:00:29.360 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:00:29.360 --> 01:00:33.630 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr?

01:00:33.630 --> 01:00:35.700 align:middle line:84%
--sounds like an
outstanding program,

01:00:35.700 --> 01:00:37.800 align:middle line:84%
and we'd like to hear a
little bit more about it.

01:00:37.800 --> 01:00:40.812 align:middle line:84%
I'm searching about the
chamber for the author

01:00:40.812 --> 01:00:42.020 align:middle line:90%
of this particular amendment.

01:00:42.020 --> 01:00:45.160 align:middle line:84%
I do not see him at
this moment, but I'm

01:00:45.160 --> 01:00:48.450 align:middle line:84%
hoping that we can get an
explanation either from he

01:00:48.450 --> 01:00:51.490 align:middle line:84%
or somebody qualified to
do so from the Committee

01:00:51.490 --> 01:00:52.310 align:middle line:90%
on Ways and Means.

01:00:52.310 --> 01:00:55.360 align:middle line:84%
I hope that everyone
is not currently

01:00:55.360 --> 01:00:58.320 align:middle line:84%
engaged in using the
tax somatic and there

01:00:58.320 --> 01:01:00.630 align:middle line:84%
might be someone left in
the chamber that can explain

01:01:00.630 --> 01:01:02.010 align:middle line:90%
this particular amendment.

01:01:02.010 --> 01:01:05.080 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, it
appears that a senator

01:01:05.080 --> 01:01:07.115 align:middle line:84%
with an outstanding
purple tie has risen.

01:01:07.115 --> 01:01:08.490 align:middle line:84%
But oh, no, perhaps
there's going

01:01:08.490 --> 01:01:12.060 align:middle line:84%
to be a handoff to
the gentleman who was

01:01:12.060 --> 01:01:13.450 align:middle line:90%
the sponsor of this amendment.

01:01:13.450 --> 01:01:16.070 align:middle line:84%
And just to give
him a moment to be

01:01:16.070 --> 01:01:18.270 align:middle line:84%
able to compile all
of his materials

01:01:18.270 --> 01:01:19.310 align:middle line:90%
on this, Mr. President.

01:01:19.310 --> 01:01:23.320 align:middle line:84%
Again, this appears
to be an earmark

01:01:23.320 --> 01:01:26.140 align:middle line:84%
relative to veteran
educational services,

01:01:26.140 --> 01:01:27.910 align:middle line:84%
something that we
all historically

01:01:27.910 --> 01:01:29.100 align:middle line:90%
have been supportive of.

01:01:29.100 --> 01:01:30.910 align:middle line:84%
And I'm hoping that
we can hear from him

01:01:30.910 --> 01:01:33.960 align:middle line:84%
about the next opportunity to
be supportive that's represented

01:01:33.960 --> 01:01:35.199 align:middle line:90%
in this particular amendment.

01:01:35.199 --> 01:01:36.240 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:01:36.240 --> 01:01:38.860 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Bristol
and Plymouth, Mr. Rodrigues.

01:01:38.860 --> 01:01:42.030 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you, to my good friend

01:01:42.030 --> 01:01:43.650 align:middle line:84%
from Gloucester,
the minority leader.

01:01:43.650 --> 01:01:46.100 align:middle line:84%
Thank you very much for
asking about this amendment.

01:01:46.100 --> 01:01:49.610 align:middle line:84%
This amendment would
earmark $100,000

01:01:49.610 --> 01:01:51.220 align:middle line:84%
for the Veterans
Education Center

01:01:51.220 --> 01:01:52.970 align:middle line:90%
at Bristol Community College.

01:01:52.970 --> 01:01:56.700 align:middle line:84%
Bristol Community College,
with over 13,000 full-time

01:01:56.700 --> 01:01:58.280 align:middle line:90%
equivalent students--

01:01:58.280 --> 01:02:01.890 align:middle line:84%
with campuses in Fall
River, New Bedford, Taunton,

01:02:01.890 --> 01:02:02.880 align:middle line:90%
and Attleboro--

01:02:02.880 --> 01:02:07.221 align:middle line:84%
was the only community
college out of the 15

01:02:07.221 --> 01:02:08.720 align:middle line:84%
in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts

01:02:08.720 --> 01:02:11.520 align:middle line:90%
without a veterans center.

01:02:11.520 --> 01:02:14.890 align:middle line:84%
One of the largest
components of students

01:02:14.890 --> 01:02:17.370 align:middle line:84%
at not just Bristol
Community College but all

01:02:17.370 --> 01:02:21.580 align:middle line:84%
of our community colleges
are veterans, those that

01:02:21.580 --> 01:02:25.510 align:middle line:84%
after high school chose not
to pursue higher education

01:02:25.510 --> 01:02:28.980 align:middle line:84%
but joined our armed
forces, served honorably

01:02:28.980 --> 01:02:33.240 align:middle line:84%
in the armed forces, now are
through with that service,

01:02:33.240 --> 01:02:36.770 align:middle line:84%
and are beginning their
next phase in their life

01:02:36.770 --> 01:02:39.150 align:middle line:90%
through higher education.

01:02:39.150 --> 01:02:43.530 align:middle line:84%
The path generally starts
in our community colleges,

01:02:43.530 --> 01:02:47.120 align:middle line:84%
so it's important that we
have these veteran centers

01:02:47.120 --> 01:02:48.960 align:middle line:84%
in our community
colleges in order

01:02:48.960 --> 01:02:55.980 align:middle line:84%
to help guide them, assist them,
ensure that they are getting

01:02:55.980 --> 01:03:00.260 align:middle line:84%
all of the services that
they should be receiving

01:03:00.260 --> 01:03:02.239 align:middle line:90%
in the community colleges.

01:03:02.239 --> 01:03:03.780 align:middle line:84%
And I hope this
amendment is adopted.

01:03:03.780 --> 01:03:06.020 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
amendment of the amendment.

01:03:06.020 --> 01:03:07.330 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:03:07.330 --> 01:03:08.530 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:03:08.530 --> 01:03:09.530 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:03:09.530 --> 01:03:11.020 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is adopted.

01:03:11.020 --> 01:03:14.260 align:middle line:84%
The next is #217, offered
by the senator from the Cape

01:03:14.260 --> 01:03:17.920 align:middle line:84%
and the Islands, Mr. Cyr, the
title of which the clerk will

01:03:17.920 --> 01:03:18.480 align:middle line:90%
read.

01:03:18.480 --> 01:03:22.070 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #217 by Mr. Cyr,
Massachusetts Oceanographic

01:03:22.070 --> 01:03:24.020 align:middle line:90%
Research Sea Time Program.

01:03:24.020 --> 01:03:27.070 align:middle line:84%
The senator from the Cape
and the Islands, Mr. Cyr.

01:03:27.070 --> 01:03:29.720 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you, to the members.

01:03:29.720 --> 01:03:31.970 align:middle line:84%
Many of you are
probably most familiar

01:03:31.970 --> 01:03:35.330 align:middle line:84%
with the Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institute because

01:03:35.330 --> 01:03:38.890 align:middle line:84%
of their discovery of the wreck
of the Titanic in the 1980s.

01:03:38.890 --> 01:03:41.400 align:middle line:84%
And then of course, who
could forget the iconic film

01:03:41.400 --> 01:03:45.240 align:middle line:84%
that my generation
absorbed and loved?

01:03:45.240 --> 01:03:47.710 align:middle line:84%
But this discovery
is just one example

01:03:47.710 --> 01:03:50.010 align:middle line:84%
of how WHOI, as
it's affectionately

01:03:50.010 --> 01:03:52.880 align:middle line:84%
called on the Cape and
Islands, has carved out

01:03:52.880 --> 01:03:55.430 align:middle line:84%
a preeminent place in the
field of ocean sciences,

01:03:55.430 --> 01:03:58.480 align:middle line:84%
from advances in aquaculture
that benefit our local economy

01:03:58.480 --> 01:04:01.020 align:middle line:84%
to breakthroughs in the
science of climate change

01:04:01.020 --> 01:04:03.020 align:middle line:84%
that are beneficial
across the globe,

01:04:03.020 --> 01:04:05.170 align:middle line:84%
WHOI's contributions
in the field of science

01:04:05.170 --> 01:04:06.470 align:middle line:90%
are without compare.

01:04:06.470 --> 01:04:09.300 align:middle line:84%
And so this amendment was filed
to encourage the Commonwealth

01:04:09.300 --> 01:04:12.500 align:middle line:84%
to invest in this
institution and ensure

01:04:12.500 --> 01:04:15.390 align:middle line:84%
that students and researchers
at our public universities

01:04:15.390 --> 01:04:17.550 align:middle line:84%
can be part of
groundbreaking research that

01:04:17.550 --> 01:04:18.897 align:middle line:90%
is happening in Woods Hole.

01:04:18.897 --> 01:04:20.730 align:middle line:84%
And so this amendment
would establish a fund

01:04:20.730 --> 01:04:23.510 align:middle line:84%
to be known as the Oceanographic
Research Grant Program fund,

01:04:23.510 --> 01:04:27.070 align:middle line:84%
administered jointly by WHOI and
the University of Massachusetts

01:04:27.070 --> 01:04:27.960 align:middle line:90%
at Dartmouth.

01:04:27.960 --> 01:04:29.960 align:middle line:84%
Funds would be distributed
in the form of grants

01:04:29.960 --> 01:04:33.090 align:middle line:84%
to eligible public universities
and research institutions,

01:04:33.090 --> 01:04:36.590 align:middle line:84%
essentially for the purpose
of chartering vessels

01:04:36.590 --> 01:04:40.430 align:middle line:84%
in the US Academic Fleet to
conduct oceanographic research.

01:04:40.430 --> 01:04:42.890 align:middle line:84%
Massachusetts is one
of the only states

01:04:42.890 --> 01:04:45.410 align:middle line:84%
that does not
support at some level

01:04:45.410 --> 01:04:47.470 align:middle line:90%
this sort of vessel research.

01:04:47.470 --> 01:04:48.110 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:04:48.110 --> 01:04:50.660 align:middle line:90%


01:04:50.660 --> 01:04:55.319 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Plymouth
and Barnstable, Mr. DeMacedo?

01:04:55.319 --> 01:04:56.360 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:04:56.360 --> 01:04:59.400 align:middle line:84%
I too stand with the gentleman
from the Cape and Islands

01:04:59.400 --> 01:05:02.340 align:middle line:90%
in support of Amendment #217.

01:05:02.340 --> 01:05:07.980 align:middle line:84%
We all, despite the fact that
Woods Hole is in our district,

01:05:07.980 --> 01:05:11.900 align:middle line:84%
the reality is that particular
institution not only

01:05:11.900 --> 01:05:15.310 align:middle line:84%
helps our district, but it
helps the entire commonwealth

01:05:15.310 --> 01:05:16.200 align:middle line:90%
of Massachusetts--

01:05:16.200 --> 01:05:18.010 align:middle line:90%
and frankly, the entire nation.

01:05:18.010 --> 01:05:23.420 align:middle line:84%
It is the premier oceanographic
institute for research,

01:05:23.420 --> 01:05:25.670 align:middle line:84%
and it has done
a phenomenal job.

01:05:25.670 --> 01:05:29.260 align:middle line:84%
And we have learned so much
about our oceans because

01:05:29.260 --> 01:05:30.450 align:middle line:90%
of this institute.

01:05:30.450 --> 01:05:33.610 align:middle line:84%
We have people that come from
all over the country and all

01:05:33.610 --> 01:05:36.510 align:middle line:84%
over the world to this
particular facility.

01:05:36.510 --> 01:05:40.910 align:middle line:84%
And we have that talent here,
and they have the ability

01:05:40.910 --> 01:05:44.670 align:middle line:84%
to foster and grow
that beyond what they

01:05:44.670 --> 01:05:46.880 align:middle line:90%
do to our public institutions.

01:05:46.880 --> 01:05:49.240 align:middle line:84%
And this particular
amendment would help that

01:05:49.240 --> 01:05:52.150 align:middle line:84%
so that our public and
private institutions can

01:05:52.150 --> 01:05:55.380 align:middle line:90%
access these research vessels.

01:05:55.380 --> 01:05:59.870 align:middle line:84%
As the gentleman shared, every
other state in the nation

01:05:59.870 --> 01:06:02.390 align:middle line:84%
does this and supports
a research vessel

01:06:02.390 --> 01:06:06.310 align:middle line:84%
at some level to better
understand our oceans.

01:06:06.310 --> 01:06:09.480 align:middle line:84%
So I stand with the gentleman
from the Cape and Islands

01:06:09.480 --> 01:06:10.810 align:middle line:90%
to support this amendment.

01:06:10.810 --> 01:06:12.390 align:middle line:84%
We think it makes
a lot of sense,

01:06:12.390 --> 01:06:14.990 align:middle line:84%
and we know that it
makes a lot of sense

01:06:14.990 --> 01:06:17.050 align:middle line:84%
for the entire Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.

01:06:17.050 --> 01:06:17.740 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:06:17.740 --> 01:06:19.780 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:06:19.780 --> 01:06:21.140 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:06:21.140 --> 01:06:22.240 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:06:22.240 --> 01:06:23.140 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:06:23.140 --> 01:06:24.930 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:06:24.930 --> 01:06:27.560 align:middle line:84%
The chair would ask
Senator L'Italien

01:06:27.560 --> 01:06:30.350 align:middle line:84%
to come to the rostrum
for the purposes of making

01:06:30.350 --> 01:06:34.820 align:middle line:84%
an introduction of some
very special guests.

01:06:34.820 --> 01:06:37.840 align:middle line:84%
We are joined this afternoon
by the Lawrence Adult Learning

01:06:37.840 --> 01:06:39.570 align:middle line:90%
Center students.

01:06:39.570 --> 01:06:42.850 align:middle line:84%
I had the privilege of touring
their center a couple of weeks

01:06:42.850 --> 01:06:43.350 align:middle line:90%
ago.

01:06:43.350 --> 01:06:46.150 align:middle line:90%
I actually worked there in 1980.

01:06:46.150 --> 01:06:50.300 align:middle line:84%
They represent folks from
many different countries

01:06:50.300 --> 01:06:55.480 align:middle line:84%
who are here learning English,
gaining citizenship, getting

01:06:55.480 --> 01:06:59.260 align:middle line:84%
their high school equivalency,
and moving on and up

01:06:59.260 --> 01:07:01.340 align:middle line:90%
through the system.

01:07:01.340 --> 01:07:04.320 align:middle line:84%
I mentioned to them that we
had increased our funding

01:07:04.320 --> 01:07:06.220 align:middle line:90%
for adult basic ed yesterday.

01:07:06.220 --> 01:07:08.260 align:middle line:90%
I'm sure they are thrilled.

01:07:08.260 --> 01:07:10.870 align:middle line:90%
So they're clapping for us.

01:07:10.870 --> 01:07:13.930 align:middle line:84%
But I just wanted to
welcome them to the chamber.

01:07:13.930 --> 01:07:17.180 align:middle line:84%
And they are joined by Frank
Cirillo, Pat Hollander,

01:07:17.180 --> 01:07:18.940 align:middle line:90%
and Sandy [INAUDIBLE].

01:07:18.940 --> 01:07:22.370 align:middle line:90%
Thank you for coming, everybody.

01:07:22.370 --> 01:07:37.060 align:middle line:90%
[APPLAUSE]

01:07:37.060 --> 01:07:43.360 align:middle line:84%
[INAUDIBLE] with Amendment
#218, offered by the senator

01:07:43.360 --> 01:07:46.150 align:middle line:84%
from Middlesex, Mr.
Lewis, the title

01:07:46.150 --> 01:07:47.560 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:07:47.560 --> 01:07:50.270 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #218 by Mr.
Lewis, Triangle's School

01:07:50.270 --> 01:07:51.560 align:middle line:90%
to Career program.

01:07:51.560 --> 01:07:53.560 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:07:53.560 --> 01:07:56.850 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Middlesex, Mr. Lewis?

01:07:56.850 --> 01:08:00.370 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT]

01:08:00.370 --> 01:08:03.510 align:middle line:84%
I am pointing out to
the minority leader

01:08:03.510 --> 01:08:06.482 align:middle line:84%
that although I hate
clothes shopping, in honor

01:08:06.482 --> 01:08:08.190 align:middle line:84%
of the budget debate
I did go out and buy

01:08:08.190 --> 01:08:11.630 align:middle line:84%
some new purple ties, which
I'm proudly displaying today.

01:08:11.630 --> 01:08:14.320 align:middle line:90%
[APPLAUSE]

01:08:14.320 --> 01:08:15.950 align:middle line:84%
So I rise in
support of Amendment

01:08:15.950 --> 01:08:19.050 align:middle line:84%
#218, which would
provide some funding

01:08:19.050 --> 01:08:24.300 align:middle line:84%
for a wonderful community-based
organization called Triangle.

01:08:24.300 --> 01:08:27.930 align:middle line:84%
About 80% of adults with
developmental disabilities

01:08:27.930 --> 01:08:30.100 align:middle line:90%
are not working--

01:08:30.100 --> 01:08:33.990 align:middle line:84%
they're unemployed-- even
though we know that many of them

01:08:33.990 --> 01:08:36.819 align:middle line:90%
would love to have a job.

01:08:36.819 --> 01:08:40.319 align:middle line:84%
Triangle is a
community-based nonprofit

01:08:40.319 --> 01:08:44.840 align:middle line:84%
that's been working in many
of our communities since 1971

01:08:44.840 --> 01:08:48.189 align:middle line:84%
to support the
needs of individuals

01:08:48.189 --> 01:08:51.735 align:middle line:84%
with developmental disabilities
to try, in their words

01:08:51.735 --> 01:08:53.359 align:middle line:84%
as they say in their
mission statement,

01:08:53.359 --> 01:08:58.770 align:middle line:84%
to help the world realize that
we are all people of ability.

01:08:58.770 --> 01:09:02.500 align:middle line:84%
I wanted to share with you an
example of a young man who I

01:09:02.500 --> 01:09:04.609 align:middle line:84%
had the pleasure of
meeting recently .

01:09:04.609 --> 01:09:05.950 align:middle line:90%
His name is Nick.

01:09:05.950 --> 01:09:08.270 align:middle line:84%
He has a developmental
disability.

01:09:08.270 --> 01:09:12.680 align:middle line:84%
And he graduated from
Malden High School in 2013.

01:09:12.680 --> 01:09:16.649 align:middle line:84%
He was eager to pursue a
career in emergency services,

01:09:16.649 --> 01:09:20.330 align:middle line:84%
but really didn't know how
he would go about doing that.

01:09:20.330 --> 01:09:23.920 align:middle line:84%
Nick was able to work with
Triangle to assess his options

01:09:23.920 --> 01:09:27.140 align:middle line:84%
and then to figure out a way
to pursue his career goal.

01:09:27.140 --> 01:09:33.140 align:middle line:84%
In the summer of 2015, thanks to
Malden Mayor Gary Christenson's

01:09:33.140 --> 01:09:35.220 align:middle line:84%
commitment to
disability inclusion,

01:09:35.220 --> 01:09:38.700 align:middle line:84%
Nick had the opportunity to
be employed by the Department

01:09:38.700 --> 01:09:40.520 align:middle line:90%
of Public Works in Malden.

01:09:40.520 --> 01:09:44.279 align:middle line:84%
He cleaned the Bike to
the Sea bikeway trail,

01:09:44.279 --> 01:09:48.930 align:middle line:84%
he helped maintain public parks,
and he developed job skills

01:09:48.930 --> 01:09:52.960 align:middle line:84%
and learned about what it takes
to be a successful employee.

01:09:52.960 --> 01:09:54.470 align:middle line:84%
Then, later that
same summer, Nick

01:09:54.470 --> 01:09:57.480 align:middle line:84%
was offered an internship
cleaning and preparing

01:09:57.480 --> 01:10:00.710 align:middle line:84%
ambulances at Cataldo
Ambulance Service, which

01:10:00.710 --> 01:10:02.280 align:middle line:90%
is based in Chelsea.

01:10:02.280 --> 01:10:04.840 align:middle line:84%
Nick made the most
of his internship.

01:10:04.840 --> 01:10:08.200 align:middle line:84%
He was incredibly
enthusiastic, quickly

01:10:08.200 --> 01:10:11.050 align:middle line:90%
became a part-time employee.

01:10:11.050 --> 01:10:12.420 align:middle line:90%
Nick loves his job.

01:10:12.420 --> 01:10:14.750 align:middle line:84%
He's well respected
by his colleagues.

01:10:14.750 --> 01:10:19.180 align:middle line:84%
He can list every single
part on a Cataldo ambulance,

01:10:19.180 --> 01:10:22.480 align:middle line:84%
and I saw this firsthand
when I met him.

01:10:22.480 --> 01:10:23.970 align:middle line:84%
In recent months,
Nick has learned

01:10:23.970 --> 01:10:27.640 align:middle line:84%
to be able to ride the
MBTA independently,

01:10:27.640 --> 01:10:31.950 align:middle line:84%
and he is now actually
training another young man who

01:10:31.950 --> 01:10:34.850 align:middle line:84%
also has a developmental
disability, named Alex, who

01:10:34.850 --> 01:10:37.240 align:middle line:84%
is a fellow Malden
High School graduate.

01:10:37.240 --> 01:10:41.140 align:middle line:84%
And Alex will be similarly
joining the Cataldo team.

01:10:41.140 --> 01:10:43.180 align:middle line:84%
This would not have
happened and would not

01:10:43.180 --> 01:10:48.090 align:middle line:84%
be possible without Triangle's
School to Career program.

01:10:48.090 --> 01:10:52.980 align:middle line:84%
And that's what this amendment
will direct $100,000 to,

01:10:52.980 --> 01:10:56.880 align:middle line:84%
which is to help Triangle
expand that program so

01:10:56.880 --> 01:11:00.980 align:middle line:84%
that more young men and
women like Nick and Alex

01:11:00.980 --> 01:11:05.400 align:middle line:84%
can help to live out their
dreams and find not just a job,

01:11:05.400 --> 01:11:07.640 align:middle line:90%
but actually start a career.

01:11:07.640 --> 01:11:09.682 align:middle line:90%
I just want to point out--

01:11:09.682 --> 01:11:11.390 align:middle line:84%
I don't see her in
the chamber right now,

01:11:11.390 --> 01:11:15.220 align:middle line:84%
but the senator from
Salem was incredibly

01:11:15.220 --> 01:11:21.590 align:middle line:84%
helpful and supportive in
this amendment, and in fact,

01:11:21.590 --> 01:11:25.690 align:middle line:84%
has a client of Triangle who is
interning in her office right

01:11:25.690 --> 01:11:26.190 align:middle line:90%
now.

01:11:26.190 --> 01:11:28.910 align:middle line:84%
So thank you to the
senator from Salem.

01:11:28.910 --> 01:11:31.370 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, thank
you, and I hope

01:11:31.370 --> 01:11:32.770 align:middle line:90%
the amendment will be adopted.

01:11:32.770 --> 01:11:35.370 align:middle line:90%
Good job.

01:11:35.370 --> 01:11:37.434 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:11:37.434 --> 01:11:38.600 align:middle line:90%
--adoption of the amendment.

01:11:38.600 --> 01:11:40.110 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:11:40.110 --> 01:11:41.590 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:11:41.590 --> 01:11:44.290 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it, and the
redrafted amendment is adopted.

01:11:44.290 --> 01:11:47.540 align:middle line:84%
The next is #225, offered
by the senator from Essex,

01:11:47.540 --> 01:11:49.930 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Tarr, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:11:49.930 --> 01:11:54.720 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #225 by Mr.
Tarr, credit card audit.

01:11:54.720 --> 01:11:59.140 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the
senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

01:11:59.140 --> 01:12:01.190 align:middle line:84%
Why, thank you, Mr.
President, and through you,

01:12:01.190 --> 01:12:02.000 align:middle line:90%
to the members.

01:12:02.000 --> 01:12:04.030 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, we all
know that credit cards can

01:12:04.030 --> 01:12:05.770 align:middle line:84%
be wonderful tools,
and in fact, some

01:12:05.770 --> 01:12:08.130 align:middle line:84%
would argue that some
components of this budget

01:12:08.130 --> 01:12:10.360 align:middle line:90%
are akin to using a credit card.

01:12:10.360 --> 01:12:13.470 align:middle line:84%
But putting that aside for
the moment, Mr. President,

01:12:13.470 --> 01:12:16.670 align:middle line:84%
they often are deployed
throughout the ranks

01:12:16.670 --> 01:12:18.120 align:middle line:90%
of state government.

01:12:18.120 --> 01:12:20.210 align:middle line:84%
And so this very
simple amendment

01:12:20.210 --> 01:12:22.990 align:middle line:84%
proposes that we audit
the use of credit cards,

01:12:22.990 --> 01:12:25.680 align:middle line:84%
understand how they
are being used--

01:12:25.680 --> 01:12:29.080 align:middle line:84%
including the number of
cards issued by each agency,

01:12:29.080 --> 01:12:31.020 align:middle line:84%
the accounting of the
credit cards issued

01:12:31.020 --> 01:12:34.540 align:middle line:84%
to agency employees, whether
those employees are active

01:12:34.540 --> 01:12:37.580 align:middle line:84%
or formerly employed
by a particular agency,

01:12:37.580 --> 01:12:39.500 align:middle line:84%
and the monetary
amount of credit card

01:12:39.500 --> 01:12:41.350 align:middle line:90%
transactions per agency--

01:12:41.350 --> 01:12:44.500 align:middle line:84%
so, Mr. President, we
can understand and ensure

01:12:44.500 --> 01:12:47.030 align:middle line:84%
that these cards are
being used judiciously.

01:12:47.030 --> 01:12:50.080 align:middle line:84%
Now, it is true, Mr. President,
that from time to time,

01:12:50.080 --> 01:12:52.800 align:middle line:84%
we do read accounts
about some of the misuse

01:12:52.800 --> 01:12:54.250 align:middle line:90%
of these particular tools.

01:12:54.250 --> 01:12:57.770 align:middle line:84%
And I would not suggest that
everyone is misusing them.

01:12:57.770 --> 01:13:01.000 align:middle line:84%
But I would suggest that it
makes sense from time to time

01:13:01.000 --> 01:13:03.930 align:middle line:84%
to audit the use of
credit cards to make sure

01:13:03.930 --> 01:13:07.510 align:middle line:84%
that they're being used in the
best interest of the taxpayers

01:13:07.510 --> 01:13:08.640 align:middle line:90%
of the Commonwealth.

01:13:08.640 --> 01:13:11.220 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President,
I'm hoping that

01:13:11.220 --> 01:13:14.260 align:middle line:84%
given the simplicity
and the virtue

01:13:14.260 --> 01:13:16.900 align:middle line:84%
of that proposal, that
we would all support it,

01:13:16.900 --> 01:13:19.590 align:middle line:84%
because it makes just
good common sense.

01:13:19.590 --> 01:13:22.430 align:middle line:84%
And so, Mr. President,
so that we can all

01:13:22.430 --> 01:13:24.447 align:middle line:84%
endorse the proposal,
I move that when

01:13:24.447 --> 01:13:26.030 align:middle line:84%
a call is taken on
this matter, a vote

01:13:26.030 --> 01:13:28.920 align:middle line:84%
is taken to be taken
by the yeas and nays.

01:13:28.920 --> 01:13:30.470 align:middle line:90%
Credit card audit?

01:13:30.470 --> 01:13:30.970 align:middle line:90%
Yeah.

01:13:30.970 --> 01:13:33.284 align:middle line:84%
The chair-- I'm
sorry, the gentleman

01:13:33.284 --> 01:13:35.200 align:middle line:84%
asked that when a vote
on the matter be taken,

01:13:35.200 --> 01:13:38.000 align:middle line:84%
it be taken by a call of the
yeas and nays [INAUDIBLE]

01:13:38.000 --> 01:13:38.890 align:middle line:90%
rise and be counted.

01:13:38.890 --> 01:13:41.481 align:middle line:84%
A sufficient number having
risen, when the vote is taken,

01:13:41.481 --> 01:13:43.480 align:middle line:84%
it will be taken by a
call of the yeas and nays.

01:13:43.480 --> 01:13:45.021 align:middle line:84%
The Senate will be
in a brief recess.

01:13:45.021 --> 01:14:14.710 align:middle line:90%
The Senate will be in order.

01:14:14.710 --> 01:14:17.480 align:middle line:84%
And the chair recognizes the
senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

01:14:17.480 --> 01:14:19.896 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you, to the members.

01:14:19.896 --> 01:14:21.950 align:middle line:84%
Ever in search of common
ground, Mr. President,

01:14:21.950 --> 01:14:24.210 align:middle line:84%
I move that this amendment
be temporarily held.

01:14:24.210 --> 01:14:28.720 align:middle line:90%


01:14:28.720 --> 01:14:29.730 align:middle line:90%
It will be.

01:14:29.730 --> 01:14:33.620 align:middle line:84%
We are now on Amendment #226,
offered by the same senator,

01:14:33.620 --> 01:14:36.130 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the clerk will read.

01:14:36.130 --> 01:14:40.400 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #226 by Mr. Tarr,
cap on sick time usage.

01:14:40.400 --> 01:14:42.481 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr?

01:14:42.481 --> 01:14:43.730 align:middle line:90%
--Senate be in a brief recess?

01:14:43.730 --> 01:14:45.271 align:middle line:84%
The senate will be
in a brief recess.

01:14:45.271 --> 01:15:18.790 align:middle line:90%


01:15:18.790 --> 01:15:19.290 align:middle line:90%
--rise.

01:15:19.290 --> 01:15:21.094 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

01:15:21.094 --> 01:15:23.510 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you, to the members.

01:15:23.510 --> 01:15:25.630 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I
sense that there

01:15:25.630 --> 01:15:30.520 align:middle line:84%
may be other iterations of this
particular amendment to come.

01:15:30.520 --> 01:15:34.070 align:middle line:84%
And so that we may
consider them in due time,

01:15:34.070 --> 01:15:38.312 align:middle line:84%
I request unanimous consent to
withdraw the pending amendment.

01:15:38.312 --> 01:15:40.020 align:middle line:84%
--withdraw the amendment
is in objection.

01:15:40.020 --> 01:15:41.030 align:middle line:90%
The chair hears none.

01:15:41.030 --> 01:15:44.580 align:middle line:90%
It is so ordered.

01:15:44.580 --> 01:15:49.350 align:middle line:84%
We're now going to take
up a number of matters

01:15:49.350 --> 01:15:52.510 align:middle line:84%
that have been resolved
through the bundling process.

01:15:52.510 --> 01:15:54.967 align:middle line:84%
And we'll begin
with Amendment #56,

01:15:54.967 --> 01:15:56.800 align:middle line:84%
offered by the senator
from Essex, Mr. Tarr,

01:15:56.800 --> 01:15:58.424 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the clerk will read.

01:15:58.424 --> 01:16:01.690 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #56 by Mr. Tarr,
Gloucester High Risk Task

01:16:01.690 --> 01:16:02.710 align:middle line:90%
Force.

01:16:02.710 --> 01:16:07.430 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

01:16:07.430 --> 01:16:09.920 align:middle line:90%
--recess.

01:16:09.920 --> 01:16:14.130 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE]

01:16:14.130 --> 01:16:17.110 align:middle line:84%
I just checked to
see 441 on your list.

01:16:17.110 --> 01:16:20.624 align:middle line:84%
Now the question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:16:20.624 --> 01:16:21.790 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:16:21.790 --> 01:16:22.720 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:16:22.720 --> 01:16:23.680 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:16:23.680 --> 01:16:24.890 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:16:24.890 --> 01:16:28.602 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #87, offered by
the same senator, the title

01:16:28.602 --> 01:16:29.810 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:16:29.810 --> 01:16:33.260 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #87 by Mr. Tarr,
$40 minimum per pupil aid.

01:16:33.260 --> 01:16:35.700 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:16:35.700 --> 01:16:36.930 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:16:36.930 --> 01:16:38.010 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:16:38.010 --> 01:16:38.880 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:16:38.880 --> 01:16:40.430 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:16:40.430 --> 01:16:43.042 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #91 is offered by
the same senator, the title

01:16:43.042 --> 01:16:44.250 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:16:44.250 --> 01:16:47.490 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #91 by Mr. Tarr,
special education services

01:16:47.490 --> 01:16:48.280 align:middle line:90%
delivery.

01:16:48.280 --> 01:16:49.830 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:16:49.830 --> 01:16:51.020 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:16:51.020 --> 01:16:52.140 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:16:52.140 --> 01:16:53.110 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:16:53.110 --> 01:16:54.500 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:16:54.500 --> 01:16:57.440 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #143, authored by
the same senator, the title

01:16:57.440 --> 01:17:00.080 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:17:00.080 --> 01:17:03.680 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #143 by Mr. Tarr,
Foundation Budget Review

01:17:03.680 --> 01:17:04.180 align:middle line:90%
Commission.

01:17:04.180 --> 01:17:06.180 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:17:06.180 --> 01:17:07.410 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:17:07.410 --> 01:17:08.450 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:17:08.450 --> 01:17:09.320 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:17:09.320 --> 01:17:10.870 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:17:10.870 --> 01:17:13.620 align:middle line:84%
The next is 165, offered by
the senator from Worcester,

01:17:13.620 --> 01:17:16.130 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Moore, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:17:16.130 --> 01:17:19.530 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #165 by Mr. Moore,
above foundation spending

01:17:19.530 --> 01:17:20.120 align:middle line:90%
percentage.

01:17:20.120 --> 01:17:22.120 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:17:22.120 --> 01:17:23.330 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:17:23.330 --> 01:17:24.430 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:17:24.430 --> 01:17:25.350 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:17:25.350 --> 01:17:26.800 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:17:26.800 --> 01:17:30.370 align:middle line:84%
#264, authored by the senator
from Middlesex and Norfolk,

01:17:30.370 --> 01:17:31.550 align:middle line:90%
Ms. Spilka--

01:17:31.550 --> 01:17:34.760 align:middle line:84%
I'm sorry, Ms. Creem, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:17:34.760 --> 01:17:38.150 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #263 by Ms. Creem,
technical changes to the Betsy

01:17:38.150 --> 01:17:38.734 align:middle line:90%
Lehman Center.

01:17:38.734 --> 01:17:40.733 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:17:40.733 --> 01:17:41.940 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:17:41.940 --> 01:17:43.110 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:17:43.110 --> 01:17:44.040 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:17:44.040 --> 01:17:45.740 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:17:45.740 --> 01:17:50.100 align:middle line:84%
Number #299, authored by the
senator from Worcester, Ms.

01:17:50.100 --> 01:17:52.170 align:middle line:84%
Gobi, the title of which
the clerk will read.

01:17:52.170 --> 01:17:54.910 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #299 by Ms.
Gobi, senior farm share.

01:17:54.910 --> 01:17:57.320 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:17:57.320 --> 01:17:58.580 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:17:58.580 --> 01:17:59.750 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:17:59.750 --> 01:18:00.640 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:18:00.640 --> 01:18:02.340 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:18:02.340 --> 01:18:04.530 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #305,
authored by the senator

01:18:04.530 --> 01:18:06.559 align:middle line:84%
from Worcester, Ms.
Flanagan, the title

01:18:06.559 --> 01:18:07.850 align:middle line:90%
with which the clerk will read.

01:18:07.850 --> 01:18:11.680 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #305 by Ms.
Flanagan, SBIRT implementation.

01:18:11.680 --> 01:18:13.680 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:18:13.680 --> 01:18:14.890 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:18:14.890 --> 01:18:16.020 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:18:16.020 --> 01:18:16.980 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:18:16.980 --> 01:18:19.570 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:18:19.570 --> 01:18:21.840 align:middle line:84%
#307, authored by the
same senator, the title

01:18:21.840 --> 01:18:23.110 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:18:23.110 --> 01:18:26.581 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #307 by Flanagan,
behavioral health integration.

01:18:26.581 --> 01:18:28.580 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:18:28.580 --> 01:18:29.980 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:18:29.980 --> 01:18:31.130 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:18:31.130 --> 01:18:32.070 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:18:32.070 --> 01:18:33.810 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:18:33.810 --> 01:18:35.960 align:middle line:84%
#309, authored by the
same senator, the title

01:18:35.960 --> 01:18:37.280 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:18:37.280 --> 01:18:40.990 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #309 by Ms. Flanagan,
DCF child welfare trial

01:18:40.990 --> 01:18:41.490 align:middle line:90%
attorneys.

01:18:41.490 --> 01:18:43.489 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:18:43.489 --> 01:18:44.790 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:18:44.790 --> 01:18:45.950 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:18:45.950 --> 01:18:46.910 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:18:46.910 --> 01:18:48.780 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:18:48.780 --> 01:18:51.725 align:middle line:84%
The next is item #312,
authored by the senator

01:18:51.725 --> 01:18:54.100 align:middle line:84%
from Suffolk, Mr. Rush, the
title of which the clerk will

01:18:54.100 --> 01:18:54.740 align:middle line:90%
read.

01:18:54.740 --> 01:18:58.050 align:middle line:84%
Item #312 by Mr. Rush,
Self-Esteem Boston.

01:18:58.050 --> 01:19:00.050 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:19:00.050 --> 01:19:01.430 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:19:01.430 --> 01:19:02.720 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:19:02.720 --> 01:19:03.690 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:19:03.690 --> 01:19:05.450 align:middle line:90%
Amendment is not adopted.

01:19:05.450 --> 01:19:07.620 align:middle line:84%
#313, authored by the
same senator, the title

01:19:07.620 --> 01:19:08.890 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:19:08.890 --> 01:19:12.680 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #313 by Mr. Rush,
Office of State Veterans Homes

01:19:12.680 --> 01:19:13.464 align:middle line:90%
and Housing.

01:19:13.464 --> 01:19:15.630 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:19:15.630 --> 01:19:17.100 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:19:17.100 --> 01:19:18.330 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:19:18.330 --> 01:19:19.250 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:19:19.250 --> 01:19:21.390 align:middle line:90%
Do The amendment is not adopted.

01:19:21.390 --> 01:19:23.700 align:middle line:84%
#314, authored by the
same senator, the title

01:19:23.700 --> 01:19:24.940 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:19:24.940 --> 01:19:28.471 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #314 by Mr. Rush,
virtual manufacturing.

01:19:28.471 --> 01:19:30.470 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:19:30.470 --> 01:19:31.800 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:19:31.800 --> 01:19:32.960 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:19:32.960 --> 01:19:33.880 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:19:33.880 --> 01:19:35.120 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:19:35.120 --> 01:19:37.990 align:middle line:84%
#317, authored by the
same senator, the title

01:19:37.990 --> 01:19:39.280 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:19:39.280 --> 01:19:42.641 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #317 by Mr. Rush,
home-based program Two.

01:19:42.641 --> 01:19:44.640 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:19:44.640 --> 01:19:45.940 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:19:45.940 --> 01:19:47.140 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:19:47.140 --> 01:19:47.852 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:19:47.852 --> 01:19:49.060 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:19:49.060 --> 01:19:52.462 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #318, authored by
the same senator, the title

01:19:52.462 --> 01:19:53.670 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:19:53.670 --> 01:19:56.980 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #318 by Mr. Rush,
home-based program One.

01:19:56.980 --> 01:19:59.140 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:19:59.140 --> 01:20:00.440 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:20:00.440 --> 01:20:01.910 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:20:01.910 --> 01:20:03.100 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:20:03.100 --> 01:20:05.680 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:20:05.680 --> 01:20:07.726 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #334,
offered by the senator

01:20:07.726 --> 01:20:09.350 align:middle line:84%
from Worcester, Ms.
Flanagan, the title

01:20:09.350 --> 01:20:10.558 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:20:10.558 --> 01:20:14.480 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #334 by Ms.
Flanagan, failed first improved

01:20:14.480 --> 01:20:15.540 align:middle line:90%
medication management.

01:20:15.540 --> 01:20:18.180 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:20:18.180 --> 01:20:19.480 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:20:19.480 --> 01:20:20.710 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:20:20.710 --> 01:20:21.482 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:20:21.482 --> 01:20:22.690 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:20:22.690 --> 01:20:25.230 align:middle line:84%
#338, authored by the
senator from Suffolk,

01:20:25.230 --> 01:20:27.530 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Boncore, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:20:27.530 --> 01:20:31.270 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #338 by Mr. Boncore,
high acuity pediatric care.

01:20:31.270 --> 01:20:33.270 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:20:33.270 --> 01:20:34.650 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:20:34.650 --> 01:20:35.950 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:20:35.950 --> 01:20:36.732 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:20:36.732 --> 01:20:37.940 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:20:37.940 --> 01:20:40.660 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #345,
authored by the senator

01:20:40.660 --> 01:20:42.780 align:middle line:84%
from the Berkshires,
Mr. Hines, the title

01:20:42.780 --> 01:20:44.040 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk read.

01:20:44.040 --> 01:20:47.710 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #345 by Mr. Hinds,
Youth Development Project.

01:20:47.710 --> 01:20:49.710 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:20:49.710 --> 01:20:50.980 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:20:50.980 --> 01:20:52.190 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:20:52.190 --> 01:20:53.122 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:20:53.122 --> 01:20:54.330 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:20:54.330 --> 01:20:56.580 align:middle line:84%
#346, authored by the
senator from Essex,

01:20:56.580 --> 01:20:59.000 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Tarr, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:20:59.000 --> 01:21:01.800 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #346 by
Mr. Tarr, moratorium

01:21:01.800 --> 01:21:03.090 align:middle line:90%
on mandated benefits.

01:21:03.090 --> 01:21:05.090 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:21:05.090 --> 01:21:06.450 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:21:06.450 --> 01:21:07.640 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:21:07.640 --> 01:21:08.492 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:21:08.492 --> 01:21:09.700 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:21:09.700 --> 01:21:12.380 align:middle line:84%
#348, authored by the
same senator, the title

01:21:12.380 --> 01:21:13.620 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:21:13.620 --> 01:21:16.890 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #348 by Mr. [AUDIO
 OUT], financial literacy.

01:21:16.890 --> 01:21:18.890 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:21:18.890 --> 01:21:20.260 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:21:20.260 --> 01:21:21.610 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:21:21.610 --> 01:21:22.522 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:21:22.522 --> 01:21:23.730 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:21:23.730 --> 01:21:26.590 align:middle line:84%
#349, authored by the
same senator, the title

01:21:26.590 --> 01:21:28.130 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:21:28.130 --> 01:21:32.030 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #349 by Mr. Tarr,
health information and analysis

01:21:32.030 --> 01:21:34.040 align:middle line:90%
oversight coverage.

01:21:34.040 --> 01:21:35.990 align:middle line:84%
The Person comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:21:35.990 --> 01:21:37.300 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:21:37.300 --> 01:21:38.530 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:21:38.530 --> 01:21:39.372 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:21:39.372 --> 01:21:40.580 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:21:40.580 --> 01:21:42.920 align:middle line:84%
#350, authored by the
same senator, the title

01:21:42.920 --> 01:21:44.130 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:21:44.130 --> 01:21:47.170 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #350 by Mr. Tarr,
increased bed capacity.

01:21:47.170 --> 01:21:49.170 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:21:49.170 --> 01:21:50.650 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:21:50.650 --> 01:21:51.930 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:21:51.930 --> 01:21:52.862 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:21:52.862 --> 01:21:54.070 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:21:54.070 --> 01:21:57.400 align:middle line:84%
#352, authored by the
same senator, the title

01:21:57.400 --> 01:21:58.740 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:21:58.740 --> 01:22:02.160 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #352 by Mr. Tarr,
North Andover Youth Center.

01:22:02.160 --> 01:22:04.160 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:22:04.160 --> 01:22:05.580 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:22:05.580 --> 01:22:06.930 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:22:06.930 --> 01:22:07.832 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:22:07.832 --> 01:22:09.040 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:22:09.040 --> 01:22:11.510 align:middle line:90%
#353 is withdrawn.

01:22:11.510 --> 01:22:13.720 align:middle line:84%
#354, authored
offered by the senator

01:22:13.720 --> 01:22:16.700 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:22:16.700 --> 01:22:19.700 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #354 by Mr. Tarr,
transportation voucher

01:22:19.700 --> 01:22:20.534 align:middle line:90%
for substance abuse.

01:22:20.534 --> 01:22:22.699 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:22:22.699 --> 01:22:23.880 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:22:23.880 --> 01:22:25.020 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:22:25.020 --> 01:22:25.930 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:22:25.930 --> 01:22:27.340 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:22:27.340 --> 01:22:29.890 align:middle line:90%
#357 is withdrawn.

01:22:29.890 --> 01:22:31.650 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr,

01:22:31.650 --> 01:22:34.690 align:middle line:84%
offers Amendment #358, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:22:34.690 --> 01:22:37.150 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #358 by
Mr. Tarr, reporting

01:22:37.150 --> 01:22:39.371 align:middle line:90%
of assault on DYS staff.

01:22:39.371 --> 01:22:41.370 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:22:41.370 --> 01:22:42.670 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:22:42.670 --> 01:22:43.890 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:22:43.890 --> 01:22:44.790 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:22:44.790 --> 01:22:46.510 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:22:46.510 --> 01:22:51.960 align:middle line:84%
#362, offered by the senator
from Norfolk and Plymouth,

01:22:51.960 --> 01:22:54.820 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Keenan, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:22:54.820 --> 01:22:56.706 align:middle line:90%
Amendment #362 by Mr. Keenan, [?

01:22:56.706 --> 01:22:58.580 align:middle line:84%
Quincy ?] [? dementia-friendly
 ?] community.

01:22:58.580 --> 01:23:01.000 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:23:01.000 --> 01:23:02.420 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:23:02.420 --> 01:23:03.710 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:23:03.710 --> 01:23:04.672 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:23:04.672 --> 01:23:05.880 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:23:05.880 --> 01:23:08.080 align:middle line:84%
#365, offered by the
senator from Essex,

01:23:08.080 --> 01:23:10.570 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Tarr, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:23:10.570 --> 01:23:13.641 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #365 by Mr. Tarr,
mass health cost containment

01:23:13.641 --> 01:23:14.140 align:middle line:90%
council.

01:23:14.140 --> 01:23:15.800 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:23:15.800 --> 01:23:17.220 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:23:17.220 --> 01:23:18.450 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:23:18.450 --> 01:23:19.292 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:23:19.292 --> 01:23:20.500 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:23:20.500 --> 01:23:24.450 align:middle line:84%
#367 is offered by the senator
from Plymouth and Norfolk,

01:23:24.450 --> 01:23:26.970 align:middle line:84%
Mr. O'Connor the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:23:26.970 --> 01:23:30.150 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #367 by Mr.
O'Connor, Senior Center.

01:23:30.150 --> 01:23:32.150 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:23:32.150 --> 01:23:33.510 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:23:33.510 --> 01:23:34.680 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:23:34.680 --> 01:23:35.450 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:23:35.450 --> 01:23:37.690 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:23:37.690 --> 01:23:42.530 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered
by the senator from--

01:23:42.530 --> 01:23:44.340 align:middle line:90%
which number?

01:23:44.340 --> 01:23:45.450 align:middle line:90%
368.

01:23:45.450 --> 01:23:48.150 align:middle line:90%
#368 is on hold.

01:23:48.150 --> 01:23:53.050 align:middle line:84%
#369, offered by the senator
from Plymouth and Norfolk,

01:23:53.050 --> 01:23:55.560 align:middle line:84%
Mr. O'Connor, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:23:55.560 --> 01:24:00.270 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #369 by Mr. O'Connor,
Weymouth Teen Center Job Youth

01:24:00.270 --> 01:24:01.240 align:middle line:90%
Jobs Program.

01:24:01.240 --> 01:24:03.330 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:24:03.330 --> 01:24:04.600 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:24:04.600 --> 01:24:05.730 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:24:05.730 --> 01:24:06.542 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:24:06.542 --> 01:24:07.750 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:24:07.750 --> 01:24:10.296 align:middle line:84%
#376, authored by the
senator from Worcester,

01:24:10.296 --> 01:24:11.920 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the clerk will read.

01:24:11.920 --> 01:24:15.550 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #376 by Ms. Flanagan,
early childhood mental health

01:24:15.550 --> 01:24:16.491 align:middle line:90%
consultation services.

01:24:16.491 --> 01:24:18.490 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:24:18.490 --> 01:24:19.740 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:24:19.740 --> 01:24:20.710 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:24:20.710 --> 01:24:21.780 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:24:21.780 --> 01:24:23.960 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:24:23.960 --> 01:24:27.156 align:middle line:84%
The next is #379, offered
by the senator from Plymouth

01:24:27.156 --> 01:24:29.030 align:middle line:84%
and Norfolk, Mr. O'Connor,
the title of which

01:24:29.030 --> 01:24:29.980 align:middle line:90%
the clerk will read.

01:24:29.980 --> 01:24:33.500 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #379 by Mr. O'Connor,
interface mental health

01:24:33.500 --> 01:24:34.720 align:middle line:90%
referral service.

01:24:34.720 --> 01:24:36.160 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:24:36.160 --> 01:24:37.326 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:24:37.326 --> 01:24:38.300 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:24:38.300 --> 01:24:39.050 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:24:39.050 --> 01:24:40.590 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:24:40.590 --> 01:24:45.192 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered, #381,
by the senator from Norfolk

01:24:45.192 --> 01:24:47.650 align:middle line:84%
and Plymouth, Mr. Keenan, the
title of which the clerk will

01:24:47.650 --> 01:24:48.149 align:middle line:90%
read.

01:24:48.149 --> 01:24:49.830 align:middle line:90%
Amendment #381 by Mr. Keenan, [?

01:24:49.830 --> 01:24:52.170 align:middle line:84%
Manette ?] community
health center behaviorial.

01:24:52.170 --> 01:24:54.170 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:24:54.170 --> 01:24:55.420 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:24:55.420 --> 01:24:56.480 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:24:56.480 --> 01:24:57.252 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:24:57.252 --> 01:24:58.460 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:24:58.460 --> 01:25:00.501 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered by
the senator from Worcester

01:25:00.501 --> 01:25:03.072 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Ms.
Flanagan, #387, the title

01:25:03.072 --> 01:25:04.280 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:25:04.280 --> 01:25:08.130 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #387 by Ms. Flanagan,
DTA specialist caseload.

01:25:08.130 --> 01:25:10.130 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:25:10.130 --> 01:25:11.440 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:25:11.440 --> 01:25:12.750 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:25:12.750 --> 01:25:13.720 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:25:13.720 --> 01:25:15.400 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:25:15.400 --> 01:25:17.612 align:middle line:84%
The same senator
offers #394, the title

01:25:17.612 --> 01:25:18.820 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:25:18.820 --> 01:25:23.180 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #394 by Ms. Flanagan,
child sexual abuse prevention

01:25:23.180 --> 01:25:24.000 align:middle line:90%
task force.

01:25:24.000 --> 01:25:25.490 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:25:25.490 --> 01:25:26.690 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:25:26.690 --> 01:25:27.850 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:25:27.850 --> 01:25:28.830 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:25:28.830 --> 01:25:30.040 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:25:30.040 --> 01:25:32.770 align:middle line:84%
#398 is offered by the
same senator, the title

01:25:32.770 --> 01:25:34.080 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:25:34.080 --> 01:25:38.140 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #398 by Ms.
Flanagan, DTA caseworkers.

01:25:38.140 --> 01:25:40.424 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment,
#400, is offered

01:25:40.424 --> 01:25:42.590 align:middle line:84%
by the senator from Norfolk,
Bristol, and Middlesex,

01:25:42.590 --> 01:25:45.140 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Ross, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:25:45.140 --> 01:25:48.280 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #400 by Mr.
Ross, Attleboro Area Social

01:25:48.280 --> 01:25:49.380 align:middle line:90%
Responsibility Consortium.

01:25:49.380 --> 01:25:51.380 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:25:51.380 --> 01:25:52.650 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:25:52.650 --> 01:25:53.690 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:25:53.690 --> 01:25:54.490 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:25:54.490 --> 01:25:55.890 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:25:55.890 --> 01:25:59.330 align:middle line:84%
#402 is offered by the senator
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title

01:25:59.330 --> 01:26:00.560 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:26:00.560 --> 01:26:03.400 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #402 by Mr. Tarr,
restoration of funding

01:26:03.400 --> 01:26:04.770 align:middle line:90%
for veterans outreach.

01:26:04.770 --> 01:26:06.250 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:26:06.250 --> 01:26:07.480 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:26:07.480 --> 01:26:08.720 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:26:08.720 --> 01:26:09.680 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:26:09.680 --> 01:26:11.410 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:26:11.410 --> 01:26:13.530 align:middle line:84%
#403, offered by the
same senator, the title

01:26:13.530 --> 01:26:14.780 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:26:14.780 --> 01:26:17.080 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #403 by
Mr. Tarr, restoration

01:26:17.080 --> 01:26:18.781 align:middle line:90%
of vets war memorial funding.

01:26:18.781 --> 01:26:20.780 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:26:20.780 --> 01:26:22.230 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:26:22.230 --> 01:26:23.530 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:26:23.530 --> 01:26:24.550 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:26:24.550 --> 01:26:25.780 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:26:25.780 --> 01:26:28.232 align:middle line:84%
#405, offered by the
same senator, the title

01:26:28.232 --> 01:26:29.440 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:26:29.440 --> 01:26:32.050 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #405 by
Mr. Tarr, [INAUDIBLE]

01:26:32.050 --> 01:26:33.420 align:middle line:90%
exploration exchange.

01:26:33.420 --> 01:26:35.420 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:26:35.420 --> 01:26:36.780 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:26:36.780 --> 01:26:38.180 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:26:38.180 --> 01:26:39.190 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:26:39.190 --> 01:26:42.150 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:26:42.150 --> 01:26:44.130 align:middle line:84%
#407, offered by the
same senator, the title

01:26:44.130 --> 01:26:45.740 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:26:45.740 --> 01:26:48.920 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #407 by Mr. Tarr,
report on biometric fraud

01:26:48.920 --> 01:26:49.420 align:middle line:90%
protection.

01:26:49.420 --> 01:26:51.420 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:26:51.420 --> 01:26:52.680 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:26:52.680 --> 01:26:53.940 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:26:53.940 --> 01:26:54.960 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:26:54.960 --> 01:26:56.920 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:26:56.920 --> 01:26:59.197 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment,
#410, offered

01:26:59.197 --> 01:27:01.030 align:middle line:84%
by the senator from
Plymouth and Barnstable,

01:27:01.030 --> 01:27:04.270 align:middle line:84%
Mr. DeMacedo, title of
which the clerk will read.

01:27:04.270 --> 01:27:06.850 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #410 Mr.
DeMacedo, Big Brothers

01:27:06.850 --> 01:27:08.599 align:middle line:84%
Big Sisters of
Massachusetts Bay.

01:27:08.599 --> 01:27:10.390 align:middle line:84%
The question comes and
on of the amendment.

01:27:10.390 --> 01:27:11.650 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:27:11.650 --> 01:27:12.820 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:27:12.820 --> 01:27:13.672 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:27:13.672 --> 01:27:14.880 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:27:14.880 --> 01:27:17.370 align:middle line:90%
#417 is withdrawn.

01:27:17.370 --> 01:27:21.760 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered by
the senator from Plymouth

01:27:21.760 --> 01:27:23.270 align:middle line:84%
and Norfolk, Mr.
O'Connor, the title

01:27:23.270 --> 01:27:24.760 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:27:24.760 --> 01:27:28.411 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #421 by Mr. O'Connor,
Plymouth Regent Family Resource

01:27:28.411 --> 01:27:28.910 align:middle line:90%
Center.

01:27:28.910 --> 01:27:30.910 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:27:30.910 --> 01:27:32.290 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:27:32.290 --> 01:27:33.470 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:27:33.470 --> 01:27:34.370 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:27:34.370 --> 01:27:35.970 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:27:35.970 --> 01:27:40.050 align:middle line:84%
The next is amendment #432,
which has been withdrawn.

01:27:40.050 --> 01:27:42.790 align:middle line:84%
#434, offered by the
senator from Essex,

01:27:42.790 --> 01:27:45.610 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Tarr, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:27:45.610 --> 01:27:49.680 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #434 by Mr. Tarr,
transparency with the health

01:27:49.680 --> 01:27:50.900 align:middle line:90%
connector board.

01:27:50.900 --> 01:27:52.900 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:27:52.900 --> 01:27:54.280 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:27:54.280 --> 01:27:55.590 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:27:55.590 --> 01:27:56.462 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:27:56.462 --> 01:27:57.670 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:27:57.670 --> 01:28:00.810 align:middle line:84%
#438, offered by the senator
from Hampshire and Hampden,

01:28:00.810 --> 01:28:03.980 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Lesser, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:28:03.980 --> 01:28:07.984 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #438 by Mr. Lesser,
Narcan bulk purchase program.

01:28:07.984 --> 01:28:10.150 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:28:10.150 --> 01:28:11.450 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:28:11.450 --> 01:28:12.760 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:28:12.760 --> 01:28:13.750 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:28:13.750 --> 01:28:15.000 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:28:15.000 --> 01:28:18.200 align:middle line:90%
#439 has been withdrawn.

01:28:18.200 --> 01:28:21.326 align:middle line:84%
The next item is #443, offered
by the senator from Hamden

01:28:21.326 --> 01:28:23.200 align:middle line:84%
and Hampshire, Mr.
Lesser, the title of which

01:28:23.200 --> 01:28:24.110 align:middle line:90%
the clerk will read.

01:28:24.110 --> 01:28:27.370 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #443 by Mr.
Lesser, Boys and Girls Club.

01:28:27.370 --> 01:28:29.380 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:28:29.380 --> 01:28:30.780 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:28:30.780 --> 01:28:31.970 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:28:31.970 --> 01:28:32.642 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:28:32.642 --> 01:28:33.850 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:28:33.850 --> 01:28:36.514 align:middle line:84%
#447 is offered by the
senator from Hamden, Mr.

01:28:36.514 --> 01:28:38.430 align:middle line:84%
Welch, the title of which
the clerk will read.

01:28:38.430 --> 01:28:39.555 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE], Mr. President.

01:28:39.555 --> 01:28:40.550 align:middle line:90%
The chair is in error.

01:28:40.550 --> 01:28:43.610 align:middle line:90%
The 447 has been withdrawn.

01:28:43.610 --> 01:28:47.160 align:middle line:84%
#451 is offered by the senator
from Essex, Ms. O'Connor

01:28:47.160 --> 01:28:49.290 align:middle line:84%
Ives, the title of which
the clerk will read.

01:28:49.290 --> 01:28:53.221 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #451 by Ms. O'Connor
Ives, congenital heart defects.

01:28:53.221 --> 01:28:55.220 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:28:55.220 --> 01:28:56.590 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:28:56.590 --> 01:28:57.690 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:28:57.690 --> 01:28:58.402 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:28:58.402 --> 01:28:59.610 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:28:59.610 --> 01:29:02.580 align:middle line:84%
#454 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

01:29:02.580 --> 01:29:04.482 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

01:29:04.482 --> 01:29:05.690 align:middle line:90%
to which the clerk will read.

01:29:05.690 --> 01:29:08.990 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #454 by Mr. Ross,
substance abuse coalition

01:29:08.990 --> 01:29:09.580 align:middle line:90%
in Franklin.

01:29:09.580 --> 01:29:11.580 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:29:11.580 --> 01:29:12.890 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:29:12.890 --> 01:29:14.100 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:29:14.100 --> 01:29:15.000 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:29:15.000 --> 01:29:16.600 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:29:16.600 --> 01:29:18.357 align:middle line:84%
The next, 456, is
offered by the senator

01:29:18.357 --> 01:29:19.940 align:middle line:84%
from Middlesex, Mr.
Barrett, the title

01:29:19.940 --> 01:29:21.148 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:29:21.148 --> 01:29:24.870 align:middle line:84%
Amendment #456 by Mr. Barrett,
community health center work

01:29:24.870 --> 01:29:26.770 align:middle line:90%
force development.

01:29:26.770 --> 01:29:29.740 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:29:29.740 --> 01:29:33.180 align:middle line:84%
Can we get a brief
recess after this?

01:29:33.180 --> 01:29:33.680 align:middle line:90%
--aye.

01:29:33.680 --> 01:29:35.010 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:29:35.010 --> 01:29:35.890 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:29:35.890 --> 01:29:36.850 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:29:36.850 --> 01:29:38.058 align:middle line:90%
Soon to be in a brief recess.

01:29:38.058 --> 01:30:06.690 align:middle line:90%


01:30:06.690 --> 01:30:11.770 align:middle line:84%
--to Amendment
#438, and a motion

01:30:11.770 --> 01:30:16.230 align:middle line:84%
is made to consider no action
as having been previously taken.

01:30:16.230 --> 01:30:18.150 align:middle line:84%
The matter was
supposed to be on hold,

01:30:18.150 --> 01:30:19.870 align:middle line:90%
and the chair read it in error.

01:30:19.870 --> 01:30:23.550 align:middle line:84%
Any objection to
holding that matter

01:30:23.550 --> 01:30:28.340 align:middle line:84%
is now reconsidered and
held, and we will now

01:30:28.340 --> 01:30:31.170 align:middle line:90%
do the same with Amendment #443.

01:30:31.170 --> 01:30:34.070 align:middle line:84%
We will consider no action as
having previously been taken,

01:30:34.070 --> 01:30:35.740 align:middle line:90%
if there's unanimous agreement.

01:30:35.740 --> 01:30:37.740 align:middle line:90%
Does the chair hear objection?

01:30:37.740 --> 01:30:41.260 align:middle line:90%
443.

01:30:41.260 --> 01:30:42.690 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

01:30:42.690 --> 01:30:45.040 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I move the
Senate consider having taken

01:30:45.040 --> 01:30:48.180 align:middle line:90%
no action on Amendment #443.

01:30:48.180 --> 01:30:48.910 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:30:48.910 --> 01:30:52.070 align:middle line:84%
The question is
there an objection--?

01:30:52.070 --> 01:30:53.560 align:middle line:90%
The chair hears none.

01:30:53.560 --> 01:30:54.550 align:middle line:90%
443--

01:30:54.550 --> 01:30:58.500 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I move that
Amendment number 443 be held.

01:30:58.500 --> 01:30:59.460 align:middle line:90%
Thank you so much.

01:30:59.460 --> 01:31:01.670 align:middle line:84%
And the motion is,
shall it be held?

01:31:01.670 --> 01:31:03.614 align:middle line:90%
And the question comes on that.

01:31:03.614 --> 01:31:04.780 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:31:04.780 --> 01:31:05.370 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:31:05.370 --> 01:31:09.150 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it, and
the matter will be held.

01:31:09.150 --> 01:31:11.870 align:middle line:90%
OK, now, where were we?

01:31:11.870 --> 01:31:13.180 align:middle line:90%
458.

01:31:13.180 --> 01:31:19.650 align:middle line:90%
458.

01:31:19.650 --> 01:31:22.680 align:middle line:84%
#464, offered by the senator
from Hampden, Mr. Welch--

01:31:22.680 --> 01:31:26.180 align:middle line:84%
464, 465, 466, and
471 are withdrawn.

01:31:26.180 --> 01:31:28.810 align:middle line:90%


01:31:28.810 --> 01:31:30.271 align:middle line:90%
464 has been withdrawn?

01:31:30.271 --> 01:31:30.770 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:31:30.770 --> 01:31:35.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes, 465, 466, [INAUDIBLE].

01:31:35.330 --> 01:31:38.900 align:middle line:84%
--that Amendment #464
has been withdrawn.

01:31:38.900 --> 01:31:42.180 align:middle line:84%
We are now on
Amendment #465, offered

01:31:42.180 --> 01:31:44.220 align:middle line:84%
by the senator from
Hampden, Mr. Welch The chair

01:31:44.220 --> 01:31:47.890 align:middle line:90%
recognizes the senator.

01:31:47.890 --> 01:31:49.900 align:middle line:84%
This amendment has
been withdrawn,

01:31:49.900 --> 01:31:56.610 align:middle line:84%
but I do ask permission
to make a brief statement.

01:31:56.610 --> 01:32:02.470 align:middle line:84%
The gentleman intends to
withdraw Amendment #465.

01:32:02.470 --> 01:32:03.360 align:middle line:90%
Is there objection?

01:32:03.360 --> 01:32:04.250 align:middle line:90%
The chair hears none.

01:32:04.250 --> 01:32:05.190 align:middle line:90%
It's withdrawn.

01:32:05.190 --> 01:32:06.857 align:middle line:84%
The gentleman now
asks unanimous consent

01:32:06.857 --> 01:32:07.940 align:middle line:90%
to make a brief statement.

01:32:07.940 --> 01:32:08.970 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

01:32:08.970 --> 01:32:09.990 align:middle line:90%
The chair hears none.

01:32:09.990 --> 01:32:13.390 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the
senator from Hampden Mr. Welch.

01:32:13.390 --> 01:32:15.660 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr.
President, and thank you

01:32:15.660 --> 01:32:21.370 align:middle line:84%
to my fellow colleagues who are
enduring this wonderful budget

01:32:21.370 --> 01:32:22.030 align:middle line:90%
time here.

01:32:22.030 --> 01:32:24.800 align:middle line:84%
Now I know what it's like
to speak in Congress,

01:32:24.800 --> 01:32:27.510 align:middle line:84%
because it's with
all the empty chairs.

01:32:27.510 --> 01:32:29.530 align:middle line:90%
But no, this is--

01:32:29.530 --> 01:32:32.270 align:middle line:84%
I wanted to take a moment just
to speak about this amendment,

01:32:32.270 --> 01:32:35.310 align:middle line:84%
because it is an
important amendment.

01:32:35.310 --> 01:32:38.070 align:middle line:84%
And although we are not
going to be taking it

01:32:38.070 --> 01:32:41.990 align:middle line:84%
up this in this budget session,
in this budget deliberation,

01:32:41.990 --> 01:32:45.860 align:middle line:84%
there have been well-publicized
instances where patients would

01:32:45.860 --> 01:32:48.194 align:middle line:84%
go to a pharmacy to
obtain a prescribed drug,

01:32:48.194 --> 01:32:49.860 align:middle line:84%
and the amount that
they have to pay out

01:32:49.860 --> 01:32:52.130 align:middle line:84%
of pocket with their
insurance turns out

01:32:52.130 --> 01:32:54.750 align:middle line:84%
to be higher than if they
had to pay for the drug

01:32:54.750 --> 01:32:56.540 align:middle line:90%
without their insurance.

01:32:56.540 --> 01:32:59.120 align:middle line:84%
Health insurance is supposed
to make health care services

01:32:59.120 --> 01:33:02.490 align:middle line:84%
and prescriptions more
affordable, not more expensive.

01:33:02.490 --> 01:33:05.720 align:middle line:84%
The reason this occurs is due
to contractual requirements

01:33:05.720 --> 01:33:09.510 align:middle line:84%
between the pharmacy,
benefit manager, and the plan

01:33:09.510 --> 01:33:11.580 align:middle line:90%
and the pharmacy.

01:33:11.580 --> 01:33:15.240 align:middle line:84%
The co-pay ends up being higher
because the PBM, pharmacy

01:33:15.240 --> 01:33:17.760 align:middle line:84%
benefit manager, has
an arrangement where

01:33:17.760 --> 01:33:21.360 align:middle line:84%
most of the money paid by
the patient at the pharmacy

01:33:21.360 --> 01:33:25.230 align:middle line:84%
is used to compensate the
pharmacy benefit manager.

01:33:25.230 --> 01:33:27.570 align:middle line:84%
This is known as
a clawback, and it

01:33:27.570 --> 01:33:30.620 align:middle line:84%
is used to artificially
lower insurance premiums

01:33:30.620 --> 01:33:34.370 align:middle line:84%
by having the insurance company
shift the cost of working

01:33:34.370 --> 01:33:36.910 align:middle line:84%
with the pharmacy
benefit manager

01:33:36.910 --> 01:33:40.610 align:middle line:84%
to patients that actually
need to fill a prescription.

01:33:40.610 --> 01:33:42.500 align:middle line:84%
Worst of all, these
business arrangements

01:33:42.500 --> 01:33:45.750 align:middle line:84%
also prohibit the pharmacist
from telling the patient

01:33:45.750 --> 01:33:48.620 align:middle line:84%
that the cash price
is in fact lower

01:33:48.620 --> 01:33:51.850 align:middle line:84%
than what the insurance
would require them to pay.

01:33:51.850 --> 01:33:54.690 align:middle line:84%
This amendment would
require that a patient

01:33:54.690 --> 01:33:58.370 align:middle line:84%
be told by the pharmacist
how much a prescription costs

01:33:58.370 --> 01:34:01.000 align:middle line:84%
with or without using
their insurance,

01:34:01.000 --> 01:34:05.560 align:middle line:84%
and require that the patient pay
the lower of the two amounts.

01:34:05.560 --> 01:34:07.880 align:middle line:84%
Now, while we won't be
taking this up today--

01:34:07.880 --> 01:34:10.430 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I know
with your commitment

01:34:10.430 --> 01:34:15.400 align:middle line:84%
with cost containment
legislation,

01:34:15.400 --> 01:34:19.090 align:middle line:84%
not only on the health care side
of things and your leadership

01:34:19.090 --> 01:34:22.600 align:middle line:84%
on that, but also as
we pursue alternatives

01:34:22.600 --> 01:34:26.490 align:middle line:84%
in the world of pharmaceutical
costs under your leadership--

01:34:26.490 --> 01:34:28.180 align:middle line:84%
I know this will be
a discussion that we

01:34:28.180 --> 01:34:29.660 align:middle line:90%
can have on another day.

01:34:29.660 --> 01:34:34.090 align:middle line:84%
And I thank you for the time,
and I thank the minority leader

01:34:34.090 --> 01:34:38.470 align:middle line:84%
for his assistance on this
important issue, as well.

01:34:38.470 --> 01:34:40.260 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr?

01:34:40.260 --> 01:34:42.040 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I request
unanimous consent

01:34:42.040 --> 01:34:43.350 align:middle line:90%
to make a brief statement.

01:34:43.350 --> 01:34:45.040 align:middle line:84%
--asks unanimous consent
to make a brief statement.

01:34:45.040 --> 01:34:45.956 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

01:34:45.956 --> 01:34:46.870 align:middle line:90%
The chair hears none.

01:34:46.870 --> 01:34:47.690 align:middle line:90%
The senator from Essex?

01:34:47.690 --> 01:34:49.160 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
and through you, the members.

01:34:49.160 --> 01:34:50.951 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I rise
first and foremost so

01:34:50.951 --> 01:34:53.020 align:middle line:84%
that the gentleman
who just took his seat

01:34:53.020 --> 01:34:55.370 align:middle line:84%
won't feel lonely
speaking in the chamber

01:34:55.370 --> 01:34:56.780 align:middle line:90%
under the current circumstances.

01:34:56.780 --> 01:34:59.940 align:middle line:84%
But even more importantly
than that, Mr. President,

01:34:59.940 --> 01:35:02.120 align:middle line:84%
I want to thank the
gentleman for calling

01:35:02.120 --> 01:35:05.290 align:middle line:84%
to our attention as a
body one element of what

01:35:05.290 --> 01:35:08.210 align:middle line:84%
is a very complex
issue, and suggest,

01:35:08.210 --> 01:35:11.120 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, that we need
to address not only the one

01:35:11.120 --> 01:35:13.790 align:middle line:84%
that the gentleman described,
which is important,

01:35:13.790 --> 01:35:17.370 align:middle line:84%
but all of the issues around
the interactions of pharmacy

01:35:17.370 --> 01:35:20.840 align:middle line:84%
benefit managers with
patients, with pharmacies,

01:35:20.840 --> 01:35:22.430 align:middle line:90%
and with other providers.

01:35:22.430 --> 01:35:26.000 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I am disappointed
that we have not taken action

01:35:26.000 --> 01:35:28.110 align:middle line:90%
yet on requiring audits--

01:35:28.110 --> 01:35:32.140 align:middle line:84%
at least one, and hopefully
regular audits for pharmacy

01:35:32.140 --> 01:35:34.600 align:middle line:84%
benefit managers in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,

01:35:34.600 --> 01:35:38.320 align:middle line:84%
because they play an important
role, an impactful role,

01:35:38.320 --> 01:35:40.520 align:middle line:84%
in the delivery of health
care, in the delivery

01:35:40.520 --> 01:35:41.480 align:middle line:90%
of pharmaceuticals.

01:35:41.480 --> 01:35:44.090 align:middle line:84%
And yet we don't
fully understand

01:35:44.090 --> 01:35:45.370 align:middle line:90%
what those impacts are.

01:35:45.370 --> 01:35:48.140 align:middle line:84%
We don't fully understand
what the arrangements are

01:35:48.140 --> 01:35:50.790 align:middle line:84%
of the nature that the
gentleman from Springfield

01:35:50.790 --> 01:35:51.910 align:middle line:90%
just described.

01:35:51.910 --> 01:35:55.270 align:middle line:84%
And yet, Mr. President,
this critical component

01:35:55.270 --> 01:35:58.910 align:middle line:84%
of our health care
complex year after year

01:35:58.910 --> 01:36:02.570 align:middle line:84%
goes without appropriate
oversight and inspection.

01:36:02.570 --> 01:36:04.690 align:middle line:84%
So the gentleman
who was obviously

01:36:04.690 --> 01:36:07.320 align:middle line:84%
studious in this
regard, has obviously

01:36:07.320 --> 01:36:09.600 align:middle line:84%
chosen to take a look
at some of these issues,

01:36:09.600 --> 01:36:13.950 align:middle line:84%
has identified one of the
particularly perverse impacts

01:36:13.950 --> 01:36:19.420 align:middle line:84%
of the arrangement that these
entities have with others

01:36:19.420 --> 01:36:20.892 align:middle line:90%
in the health care networks.

01:36:20.892 --> 01:36:22.600 align:middle line:84%
And I'm appreciative
that he's done that.

01:36:22.600 --> 01:36:25.850 align:middle line:84%
I'm appreciative of his
interest in this issue.

01:36:25.850 --> 01:36:28.660 align:middle line:84%
Because as a matter
of primary importance

01:36:28.660 --> 01:36:30.990 align:middle line:84%
as we try to look
at cost containment,

01:36:30.990 --> 01:36:33.930 align:middle line:84%
as we look at quality
of care, and as we look,

01:36:33.930 --> 01:36:37.810 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, at the ever
changing musical dance

01:36:37.810 --> 01:36:41.420 align:middle line:84%
that is going on with regard
to networks of providers,

01:36:41.420 --> 01:36:45.340 align:middle line:84%
that which is being facilitated
by federal legislation,

01:36:45.340 --> 01:36:47.180 align:middle line:84%
and also that which
is being driven

01:36:47.180 --> 01:36:49.010 align:middle line:90%
in part by the marketplace.

01:36:49.010 --> 01:36:51.280 align:middle line:84%
Whatever the reason,
Mr. President,

01:36:51.280 --> 01:36:56.540 align:middle line:84%
we need to begin to audit
these particular entities so

01:36:56.540 --> 01:36:59.900 align:middle line:84%
that we understand their
impacts and we understand

01:36:59.900 --> 01:37:02.850 align:middle line:84%
if the Senate and
state government

01:37:02.850 --> 01:37:07.130 align:middle line:84%
should take action to be able
to intervene to make sure

01:37:07.130 --> 01:37:11.040 align:middle line:84%
that these agreements and the
situation by which PBMs are

01:37:11.040 --> 01:37:14.890 align:middle line:84%
operating, is in fact
beneficial and in the best

01:37:14.890 --> 01:37:18.030 align:middle line:84%
interests of the citizens
of the Commonwealth.

01:37:18.030 --> 01:37:23.680 align:middle line:84%
So I hope that when we continue
to offer an audit mechanism

01:37:23.680 --> 01:37:27.020 align:middle line:84%
that it will gain the
approval that it has not

01:37:27.020 --> 01:37:28.400 align:middle line:90%
thus far gotten.

01:37:28.400 --> 01:37:30.290 align:middle line:84%
And the gentleman
from Springfield

01:37:30.290 --> 01:37:33.860 align:middle line:84%
points out one very
important reason to do that.

01:37:33.860 --> 01:37:36.020 align:middle line:90%
There are many others.

01:37:36.020 --> 01:37:38.360 align:middle line:84%
So Mr. President,
we will persist

01:37:38.360 --> 01:37:40.180 align:middle line:84%
for a minority
[INAUDIBLE],, and I

01:37:40.180 --> 01:37:42.360 align:middle line:84%
know that others in the
chamber will do so as

01:37:42.360 --> 01:37:47.140 align:middle line:84%
well, to seek auditing of
these particular entities

01:37:47.140 --> 01:37:49.840 align:middle line:84%
so that we can have
a full understanding

01:37:49.840 --> 01:37:52.390 align:middle line:90%
and that we can act accordingly.

01:37:52.390 --> 01:37:55.650 align:middle line:84%
And it may be, Mr. President,
that collectively we decide

01:37:55.650 --> 01:37:58.370 align:middle line:84%
that action at this
time is not necessary,

01:37:58.370 --> 01:38:02.860 align:middle line:84%
but we cannot responsibly
make that decision right now

01:38:02.860 --> 01:38:04.680 align:middle line:90%
for lack of information.

01:38:04.680 --> 01:38:06.350 align:middle line:90%
We need more information.

01:38:06.350 --> 01:38:08.840 align:middle line:84%
We need to have audit
and investigation done

01:38:08.840 --> 01:38:13.020 align:middle line:84%
in this area, and I look forward
to the day, Mr. President,

01:38:13.020 --> 01:38:17.110 align:middle line:84%
where your gavel will bang in
the affirmative for measures

01:38:17.110 --> 01:38:19.730 align:middle line:84%
such as pharmacy
benefit manager audits.

01:38:19.730 --> 01:38:22.890 align:middle line:84%
And on that day, we will
all be the better served,

01:38:22.890 --> 01:38:25.850 align:middle line:84%
those of us who care about
this particular issue.

01:38:25.850 --> 01:38:27.310 align:middle line:90%
So thank you, Mr. President.

01:38:27.310 --> 01:38:30.740 align:middle line:84%
Thank you to the gentleman
from Springfield.

01:38:30.740 --> 01:38:33.510 align:middle line:84%
Our next amendment
is number 468, which

01:38:33.510 --> 01:38:36.780 align:middle line:90%
has been withdrawn, as has 471.

01:38:36.780 --> 01:38:40.540 align:middle line:84%
That brings us to amendment
number 473 authored

01:38:40.540 --> 01:38:42.880 align:middle line:84%
by the senator from
Plymouth and Barnstable,

01:38:42.880 --> 01:38:46.910 align:middle line:84%
Mr. deMacedo, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:38:46.910 --> 01:38:49.090 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
473 by Mr. deMacedo,

01:38:49.090 --> 01:38:50.980 align:middle line:84%
commission on the
status of grandparents

01:38:50.980 --> 01:38:52.100 align:middle line:90%
raising grandchildren.

01:38:52.100 --> 01:38:54.100 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:38:54.100 --> 01:38:55.390 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:38:55.390 --> 01:38:56.490 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:38:56.490 --> 01:38:57.310 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:38:57.310 --> 01:38:59.170 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:38:59.170 --> 01:39:01.420 align:middle line:84%
Number 475 is offered
by the senator

01:39:01.420 --> 01:39:02.930 align:middle line:84%
from Middlesex, Mr.
Lewis, the title

01:39:02.930 --> 01:39:04.138 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:39:04.138 --> 01:39:07.250 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 475 by Mr.
Lewis, school-based health

01:39:07.250 --> 01:39:07.810 align:middle line:90%
centers.

01:39:07.810 --> 01:39:09.480 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:39:09.480 --> 01:39:10.604 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT] favor, say aye.

01:39:10.604 --> 01:39:11.810 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:39:11.810 --> 01:39:12.532 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:39:12.532 --> 01:39:13.740 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:39:13.740 --> 01:39:15.700 align:middle line:90%
Number 476 is withdrawn.

01:39:15.700 --> 01:39:18.772 align:middle line:84%
The same senator offers
number 477, the title

01:39:18.772 --> 01:39:19.980 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:39:19.980 --> 01:39:24.020 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 477 by Mr.
Lewis, elder homelessness

01:39:24.020 --> 01:39:24.979 align:middle line:90%
prevention and support.

01:39:24.979 --> 01:39:26.978 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:39:26.978 --> 01:39:28.310 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:39:28.310 --> 01:39:29.480 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:39:29.480 --> 01:39:30.232 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:39:30.232 --> 01:39:31.440 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:39:31.440 --> 01:39:34.350 align:middle line:84%
The next, 478, is offered
by the senator from Plymouth

01:39:34.350 --> 01:39:35.992 align:middle line:84%
and Bristol, Mr.
Brady, the title

01:39:35.992 --> 01:39:37.200 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:39:37.200 --> 01:39:39.050 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
478 by Mr. Brady,

01:39:39.050 --> 01:39:41.460 align:middle line:84%
modernizing smart tiering
of health insurance.

01:39:41.460 --> 01:39:43.460 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:39:43.460 --> 01:39:44.760 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:39:44.760 --> 01:39:45.940 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:39:45.940 --> 01:39:46.622 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:39:46.622 --> 01:39:47.830 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:39:47.830 --> 01:39:49.340 align:middle line:84%
Number 480 is offered
by the senator

01:39:49.340 --> 01:39:51.332 align:middle line:84%
from Middlesex, Mr.
Lewis, the title

01:39:51.332 --> 01:39:52.540 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:39:52.540 --> 01:39:54.290 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
480 by Mr. Lewis.

01:39:54.290 --> 01:39:55.717 align:middle line:90%
Children's vision commission.

01:39:55.717 --> 01:39:57.550 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:39:57.550 --> 01:39:58.840 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:39:58.840 --> 01:40:00.030 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:40:00.030 --> 01:40:00.890 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:40:00.890 --> 01:40:02.098 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:40:02.098 --> 01:40:04.362 align:middle line:84%
481 is offered by the
same senator, the title

01:40:04.362 --> 01:40:05.570 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:40:05.570 --> 01:40:08.570 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 481 by Mr.
Lewis, unaccompanied youth

01:40:08.570 --> 01:40:09.327 align:middle line:90%
homeless funding.

01:40:09.327 --> 01:40:11.160 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:40:11.160 --> 01:40:12.530 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:40:12.530 --> 01:40:13.800 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:40:13.800 --> 01:40:14.582 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:40:14.582 --> 01:40:15.790 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:40:15.790 --> 01:40:18.472 align:middle line:84%
Number 484 offered by the
same senator, the title

01:40:18.472 --> 01:40:19.680 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:40:19.680 --> 01:40:23.207 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 484 by Mr.
Lewis, office of health equity.

01:40:23.207 --> 01:40:25.040 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:40:25.040 --> 01:40:26.360 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:40:26.360 --> 01:40:27.550 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:40:27.550 --> 01:40:28.232 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:40:28.232 --> 01:40:29.440 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:40:29.440 --> 01:40:32.332 align:middle line:84%
The next, 485, offered by
the same senator, the title

01:40:32.332 --> 01:40:33.540 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:40:33.540 --> 01:40:35.940 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 485 by
Mr. Lewis, department

01:40:35.940 --> 01:40:37.457 align:middle line:90%
of developmental services.

01:40:37.457 --> 01:40:39.290 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:40:39.290 --> 01:40:40.590 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:40:40.590 --> 01:40:41.760 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:40:41.760 --> 01:40:42.502 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:40:42.502 --> 01:40:43.710 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:40:43.710 --> 01:40:46.140 align:middle line:84%
489 is offered by the
senator from Suffolk, Mr.

01:40:46.140 --> 01:40:48.650 align:middle line:84%
Rush, the title of which
the clerk will read.

01:40:48.650 --> 01:40:52.367 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 489 Mr. Rush,
quality care for ALS patients.

01:40:52.367 --> 01:40:54.200 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:40:54.200 --> 01:40:55.600 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:40:55.600 --> 01:40:56.680 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:40:56.680 --> 01:40:57.510 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:40:57.510 --> 01:40:58.769 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:40:58.769 --> 01:41:00.810 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Norfolk,
Bristol, and Middlesex,

01:41:00.810 --> 01:41:03.450 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Ross offers
number 491, the title

01:41:03.450 --> 01:41:04.850 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:41:04.850 --> 01:41:08.010 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 491 by Mr.
Ross, Plainville Senior Center

01:41:08.010 --> 01:41:08.927 align:middle line:90%
parking lot repairs.

01:41:08.927 --> 01:41:10.760 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:41:10.760 --> 01:41:12.010 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:41:12.010 --> 01:41:13.140 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:41:13.140 --> 01:41:13.812 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:41:13.812 --> 01:41:15.020 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:41:15.020 --> 01:41:17.170 align:middle line:84%
Number 506, offered by
the senator from the Cape

01:41:17.170 --> 01:41:20.080 align:middle line:84%
and Islands, Mr. Cyr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:41:20.080 --> 01:41:23.607 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 506 by Mr.
Cyr, elder protective services.

01:41:23.607 --> 01:41:25.440 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:41:25.440 --> 01:41:26.640 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:41:26.640 --> 01:41:27.900 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:41:27.900 --> 01:41:28.770 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:41:28.770 --> 01:41:30.110 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:41:30.110 --> 01:41:32.320 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Norfolk,
Bristol, and Plymouth,

01:41:32.320 --> 01:41:35.310 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Timilty, offers amendment
number 515, the title

01:41:35.310 --> 01:41:37.690 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:41:37.690 --> 01:41:40.740 align:middle line:84%
515 is by Mr.
Timilty, clarifying

01:41:40.740 --> 01:41:43.197 align:middle line:90%
the data that will be provided.

01:41:43.197 --> 01:41:45.030 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:41:45.030 --> 01:41:46.850 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:41:46.850 --> 01:41:47.970 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:41:47.970 --> 01:41:49.260 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:41:49.260 --> 01:41:51.220 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:41:51.220 --> 01:41:52.750 align:middle line:84%
Senate will be in
a brief recess.

01:41:52.750 --> 01:42:11.130 align:middle line:90%


01:42:11.130 --> 01:42:12.390 align:middle line:90%
Senate will be in order.

01:42:12.390 --> 01:42:15.589 align:middle line:84%
The next, 523, is offered
by the senator from Hampden

01:42:15.589 --> 01:42:17.130 align:middle line:84%
and Hampshire, Mr.
Humason, the title

01:42:17.130 --> 01:42:18.980 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:42:18.980 --> 01:42:21.930 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 523 by
Mr. Humason, South Holyoke

01:42:21.930 --> 01:42:23.350 align:middle line:90%
safe neighborhood initiative.

01:42:23.350 --> 01:42:24.810 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:42:24.810 --> 01:42:26.120 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:42:26.120 --> 01:42:27.290 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:42:27.290 --> 01:42:28.090 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:42:28.090 --> 01:42:29.330 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:42:29.330 --> 01:42:31.700 align:middle line:84%
Number 525, offered by the
senator from Worcester,

01:42:31.700 --> 01:42:33.790 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Moore, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:42:33.790 --> 01:42:36.630 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 525 by
Mr. Moore, foster care

01:42:36.630 --> 01:42:37.537 align:middle line:90%
reimbursement rates.

01:42:37.537 --> 01:42:39.370 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:42:39.370 --> 01:42:40.590 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:42:40.590 --> 01:42:41.574 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:42:41.574 --> 01:42:42.240 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:42:42.240 --> 01:42:43.510 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:42:43.510 --> 01:42:45.229 align:middle line:84%
Number 531 is offered
by the senator

01:42:45.229 --> 01:42:47.770 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:42:47.770 --> 01:42:49.640 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
531 by Mr. Tarr,

01:42:49.640 --> 01:42:51.807 align:middle line:84%
Seekonk senior
center relocation.

01:42:51.807 --> 01:42:53.640 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:42:53.640 --> 01:42:55.010 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:42:55.010 --> 01:42:56.150 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:42:56.150 --> 01:42:57.040 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:42:57.040 --> 01:42:58.390 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:42:58.390 --> 01:43:00.426 align:middle line:84%
Number 532 is offered
by the senator

01:43:00.426 --> 01:43:02.050 align:middle line:84%
from Worcester, Ms.
Flanagan, the title

01:43:02.050 --> 01:43:03.710 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:43:03.710 --> 01:43:06.940 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 532 by Miss
Flanagan, elder mental health

01:43:06.940 --> 01:43:07.567 align:middle line:90%
services.

01:43:07.567 --> 01:43:09.400 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:43:09.400 --> 01:43:10.680 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:43:10.680 --> 01:43:11.780 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:43:11.780 --> 01:43:12.462 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:43:12.462 --> 01:43:13.670 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:43:13.670 --> 01:43:15.837 align:middle line:84%
Number 538 is offered
by the senator

01:43:15.837 --> 01:43:17.420 align:middle line:84%
from Worcester, Mr.
Fattman, the title

01:43:17.420 --> 01:43:18.730 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:43:18.730 --> 01:43:21.930 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 538 from Mr.
Fattman, prescription copay

01:43:21.930 --> 01:43:22.587 align:middle line:90%
assistance.

01:43:22.587 --> 01:43:24.420 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:43:24.420 --> 01:43:25.820 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:43:25.820 --> 01:43:27.040 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:43:27.040 --> 01:43:27.732 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:43:27.732 --> 01:43:28.940 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:43:28.940 --> 01:43:30.800 align:middle line:84%
Number 539 is offered
by the senator

01:43:30.800 --> 01:43:33.920 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:43:33.920 --> 01:43:37.187 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 539 by Mr.
Tarr, common application.

01:43:37.187 --> 01:43:39.020 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:43:39.020 --> 01:43:40.390 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:43:40.390 --> 01:43:41.590 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:43:41.590 --> 01:43:42.420 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:43:42.420 --> 01:43:43.670 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:43:43.670 --> 01:43:46.300 align:middle line:84%
The same senator offers
number 540, the title

01:43:46.300 --> 01:43:47.650 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:43:47.650 --> 01:43:50.967 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 540 by Mr.
Tarr, infant care necessities.

01:43:50.967 --> 01:43:52.800 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:43:52.800 --> 01:43:54.140 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:43:54.140 --> 01:43:55.270 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:43:55.270 --> 01:43:55.952 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:43:55.952 --> 01:43:57.160 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:43:57.160 --> 01:44:00.002 align:middle line:84%
Number 541 offered by the
same senator, the title

01:44:00.002 --> 01:44:01.210 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:44:01.210 --> 01:44:03.930 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 541 by Mr.
Tarr, rebates for health

01:44:03.930 --> 01:44:05.277 align:middle line:90%
care services extension.

01:44:05.277 --> 01:44:07.110 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:44:07.110 --> 01:44:08.450 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:44:08.450 --> 01:44:09.620 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:44:09.620 --> 01:44:10.510 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:44:10.510 --> 01:44:11.850 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:44:11.850 --> 01:44:14.000 align:middle line:84%
Number 558 is offered
by the senator

01:44:14.000 --> 01:44:15.770 align:middle line:84%
from the Berkshires,
Mr. Hinds, the title

01:44:15.770 --> 01:44:17.510 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:44:17.510 --> 01:44:19.840 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
558 by Mr. Hinds,

01:44:19.840 --> 01:44:22.947 align:middle line:84%
Berkshire opioid abuse
prevention collaborative.

01:44:22.947 --> 01:44:24.780 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:44:24.780 --> 01:44:26.140 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:44:26.140 --> 01:44:27.330 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:44:27.330 --> 01:44:28.142 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:44:28.142 --> 01:44:29.350 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:44:29.350 --> 01:44:32.950 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 561 is
offered by the senator

01:44:32.950 --> 01:44:35.010 align:middle line:84%
from Suffolk, Ms.
Forry, the title

01:44:35.010 --> 01:44:36.490 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:44:36.490 --> 01:44:39.620 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 561 by
Ms. Forry, prostate health

01:44:39.620 --> 01:44:40.771 align:middle line:90%
education network.

01:44:40.771 --> 01:44:42.770 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:44:42.770 --> 01:44:44.110 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:44:44.110 --> 01:44:45.370 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:44:45.370 --> 01:44:46.370 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:44:46.370 --> 01:44:47.900 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:44:47.900 --> 01:44:50.099 align:middle line:84%
Number 567 offered
by the senator

01:44:50.099 --> 01:44:52.640 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:44:52.640 --> 01:44:54.660 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
567 by Mr. Tarr, [?

01:44:54.660 --> 01:44:56.030 align:middle line:90%
contribution lien ?] tax.

01:44:56.030 --> 01:44:58.030 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:44:58.030 --> 01:44:59.440 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:44:59.440 --> 01:45:00.770 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:45:00.770 --> 01:45:01.720 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:45:01.720 --> 01:45:03.170 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:45:03.170 --> 01:45:05.275 align:middle line:84%
The next, 574, is
offered by the senator

01:45:05.275 --> 01:45:06.900 align:middle line:84%
from Worcester, Ms.
Flanagan, the title

01:45:06.900 --> 01:45:08.300 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:45:08.300 --> 01:45:11.380 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 574 by Ms.
Flanagan, home and healthy

01:45:11.380 --> 01:45:12.267 align:middle line:90%
for good.

01:45:12.267 --> 01:45:14.100 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:45:14.100 --> 01:45:15.490 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:45:15.490 --> 01:45:16.860 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:45:16.860 --> 01:45:17.780 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:45:17.780 --> 01:45:19.160 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:45:19.160 --> 01:45:24.960 align:middle line:84%
Amendments number 578, 579, and
580 have all been withdrawn.

01:45:24.960 --> 01:45:27.870 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 588 is
offered by the senator

01:45:27.870 --> 01:45:29.982 align:middle line:84%
from Middlesex, Ms.
Donoghue, the title

01:45:29.982 --> 01:45:31.190 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:45:31.190 --> 01:45:33.230 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
588 by Ms. Donoghue,

01:45:33.230 --> 01:45:35.121 align:middle line:90%
Brownfields redevelopment fund.

01:45:35.121 --> 01:45:37.120 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

01:45:37.120 --> 01:45:38.490 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:45:38.490 --> 01:45:39.660 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:45:39.660 --> 01:45:40.840 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:45:40.840 --> 01:45:42.180 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:45:42.180 --> 01:45:44.352 align:middle line:84%
589, offered by the
same senator, the title

01:45:44.352 --> 01:45:45.560 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:45:45.560 --> 01:45:47.610 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
589 by Ms. Donoghue,

01:45:47.610 --> 01:45:48.777 align:middle line:90%
head of the Charles regatta.

01:45:48.777 --> 01:45:50.610 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:45:50.610 --> 01:45:51.890 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:45:51.890 --> 01:45:53.140 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:45:53.140 --> 01:45:53.922 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:45:53.922 --> 01:45:55.130 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:45:55.130 --> 01:45:58.070 align:middle line:84%
Number 590 offered by the
same senator, the title

01:45:58.070 --> 01:45:59.490 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:45:59.490 --> 01:46:02.527 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 590 by Ms.
Donoghue, fintech study.

01:46:02.527 --> 01:46:04.360 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:46:04.360 --> 01:46:05.640 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:46:05.640 --> 01:46:06.870 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:46:06.870 --> 01:46:07.880 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:46:07.880 --> 01:46:09.210 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:46:09.210 --> 01:46:10.400 align:middle line:90%
The Senate will in recess.

01:46:10.400 --> 01:46:28.400 align:middle line:90%


01:46:28.400 --> 01:46:34.160 align:middle line:84%
--order and the Senate will
stay in recess until 1:30 PM.

01:46:34.160 --> 01:46:52.780 align:middle line:90%


01:46:52.780 --> 01:46:57.650 align:middle line:84%
The Senate can proceed
with its business.

01:46:57.650 --> 01:47:03.670 align:middle line:84%
The chair calls upon the
senator from Essex, Mr. McGee,

01:47:03.670 --> 01:47:07.160 align:middle line:84%
for the purposes of making
a special introduction

01:47:07.160 --> 01:47:09.100 align:middle line:90%
and presentation.

01:47:09.100 --> 01:47:12.800 align:middle line:84%
The chair would ask all
members to take their seats.

01:47:12.800 --> 01:47:15.780 align:middle line:84%
In a few moments, we will begin
our Memorial Day Ceremony.

01:47:15.780 --> 01:47:29.120 align:middle line:90%


01:47:29.120 --> 01:47:33.750 align:middle line:84%
10 years ago on April
16, 2007, Ross Alameddine

01:47:33.750 --> 01:47:36.280 align:middle line:84%
of Saugus and 31
others were tragically

01:47:36.280 --> 01:47:39.390 align:middle line:84%
taken by gun violence on
the campus of Virginia Tech

01:47:39.390 --> 01:47:40.820 align:middle line:90%
University.

01:47:40.820 --> 01:47:45.070 align:middle line:84%
Ross was an English major with
minors in French and business.

01:47:45.070 --> 01:47:47.960 align:middle line:84%
He attended St. Mary's
Grammar School in Melrose

01:47:47.960 --> 01:47:51.140 align:middle line:84%
and was a 2005 graduate
of Austin Preparatory

01:47:51.140 --> 01:47:52.990 align:middle line:90%
School in Reading.

01:47:52.990 --> 01:47:55.950 align:middle line:84%
Ross loved rollerblading,
movies, and music.

01:47:55.950 --> 01:48:01.020 align:middle line:84%
He played piano and sang at
the coffeehouse at Austin Prep.

01:48:01.020 --> 01:48:04.790 align:middle line:84%
Ross's fondness of language
and voicing strong opinions

01:48:04.790 --> 01:48:08.010 align:middle line:84%
made him an active participant
in French and debate clubs

01:48:08.010 --> 01:48:09.690 align:middle line:90%
at Austin Prep.

01:48:09.690 --> 01:48:13.110 align:middle line:84%
He was survived by his parents,
Lynette Alameddine of Saugus,

01:48:13.110 --> 01:48:17.190 align:middle line:84%
Dr. Abdullah Alameddine, and
his sister, Yvonne Alameddine.

01:48:17.190 --> 01:48:19.405 align:middle line:90%
I ask for a moment of silence.

01:48:19.405 --> 01:48:33.570 align:middle line:90%


01:48:33.570 --> 01:48:35.050 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:48:35.050 --> 01:48:36.800 align:middle line:84%
Lynette is here today
with their nieces [?

01:48:36.800 --> 01:48:37.470 align:middle line:90%
Janine ?] and [?

01:48:37.470 --> 01:48:37.969 align:middle line:90%
Ashley ?] [?

01:48:37.969 --> 01:48:41.090 align:middle line:84%
Reardon. ?] I am pleased to
welcome and present her with

01:48:41.090 --> 01:48:43.600 align:middle line:84%
the Massachusetts state flag
which was flown over the state

01:48:43.600 --> 01:48:48.060 align:middle line:84%
house on the 10th
anniversary, April 16, 2017,

01:48:48.060 --> 01:48:50.880 align:middle line:84%
in honor of Ross Alameddine
and the victims of the Virginia

01:48:50.880 --> 01:48:52.760 align:middle line:90%
Tech tragedy.

01:48:52.760 --> 01:48:53.910 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:48:53.910 --> 01:49:30.940 align:middle line:90%


01:49:30.940 --> 01:49:33.280 align:middle line:84%
[INAUDIBLE] to call
the offices of senators

01:49:33.280 --> 01:49:34.700 align:middle line:90%
who are not present.

01:49:34.700 --> 01:49:38.190 align:middle line:84%
I would ask all members who
are present to please remain

01:49:38.190 --> 01:49:41.430 align:middle line:84%
in their seats so that
in just a few minutes

01:49:41.430 --> 01:49:43.130 align:middle line:90%
we may begin the ceremony.

01:49:43.130 --> 01:49:52.450 align:middle line:90%


01:49:52.450 --> 01:49:55.140 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Tarr, for what purpose
does the gentleman rise?

01:49:55.140 --> 01:49:58.266 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I move the
Senate be in a brief recess.

01:49:58.266 --> 01:49:59.390 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE] a brief recess.

01:49:59.390 --> 01:50:05.130 align:middle line:90%


01:50:05.130 --> 01:50:07.700 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Essex,
Mr. Tarr, for what purpose

01:50:07.700 --> 01:50:09.220 align:middle line:90%
does the gentleman rise?

01:50:09.220 --> 01:50:11.303 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
[INAUDIBLE] the members.

01:50:11.303 --> 01:50:15.010 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I rise to ask
the Senate to take a moment

01:50:15.010 --> 01:50:20.610 align:middle line:84%
to recognize the tragic events
that have happened on May 22nd

01:50:20.610 --> 01:50:23.610 align:middle line:90%
in Manchester, England.

01:50:23.610 --> 01:50:25.800 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE] all members to rise.

01:50:25.800 --> 01:50:33.330 align:middle line:90%


01:50:33.330 --> 01:50:38.670 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, on the night
of May 22nd in Manchester,

01:50:38.670 --> 01:50:42.820 align:middle line:84%
England, an attacker took his
own life along with many others

01:50:42.820 --> 01:50:46.500 align:middle line:84%
outside of a pop concert
where, unfortunately, many

01:50:46.500 --> 01:50:50.030 align:middle line:84%
of the victims were
children and teenagers.

01:50:50.030 --> 01:50:52.280 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President,
there have been 22

01:50:52.280 --> 01:50:56.170 align:middle line:84%
confirmed deaths in the days
following this cowardly act

01:50:56.170 --> 01:50:59.840 align:middle line:84%
of terror with many
more injured and some

01:50:59.840 --> 01:51:02.630 align:middle line:90%
still among the missing.

01:51:02.630 --> 01:51:06.910 align:middle line:84%
The known victims are
Nell Jones, 14 years old,

01:51:06.910 --> 01:51:12.430 align:middle line:84%
Martyn Hett, Michelle
Kiss, Jane Tweddle-Taylor,

01:51:12.430 --> 01:51:18.600 align:middle line:84%
Marcin and Angelika Klis, Kelly
Brewster, Olivia Campbell,

01:51:18.600 --> 01:51:25.640 align:middle line:84%
John Atkinson, Alison Howe,
Lisa Lees, Georgina Callander,

01:51:25.640 --> 01:51:32.040 align:middle line:84%
and Saffie Rose Roussos, who
was only eight years old.

01:51:32.040 --> 01:51:34.650 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, despite
this senseless attack,

01:51:34.650 --> 01:51:36.620 align:middle line:84%
the people of
Manchester have been

01:51:36.620 --> 01:51:40.220 align:middle line:84%
resilient in their willingness
to provide comfort, care,

01:51:40.220 --> 01:51:43.060 align:middle line:90%
and shelter for those affected.

01:51:43.060 --> 01:51:45.800 align:middle line:84%
They are standing
up to this violence

01:51:45.800 --> 01:51:48.340 align:middle line:84%
and have joined
together as a community

01:51:48.340 --> 01:51:52.800 align:middle line:84%
to support the victims
and their families.

01:51:52.800 --> 01:51:55.520 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I hope that
we will all join together

01:51:55.520 --> 01:52:00.290 align:middle line:84%
in a moment of silence not only
to recognize the tragedy that

01:52:00.290 --> 01:52:03.580 align:middle line:84%
has occurred, but
to stand in support

01:52:03.580 --> 01:52:07.510 align:middle line:84%
of the people of Manchester
and the people of England

01:52:07.510 --> 01:52:08.810 align:middle line:90%
at this difficult time.

01:52:08.810 --> 01:52:29.890 align:middle line:90%


01:52:29.890 --> 01:52:32.190 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:52:32.190 --> 01:52:34.370 align:middle line:84%
Ms. Chandler moves
that the remarks

01:52:34.370 --> 01:52:37.660 align:middle line:84%
of the senator from Essex,
Mr. McGee, and the remarks

01:52:37.660 --> 01:52:39.340 align:middle line:84%
of the senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr,

01:52:39.340 --> 01:52:41.110 align:middle line:90%
be spread upon the record.

01:52:41.110 --> 01:52:43.320 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:52:43.320 --> 01:52:44.760 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:52:44.760 --> 01:52:45.890 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:52:45.890 --> 01:52:48.780 align:middle line:90%


01:52:48.780 --> 01:52:50.600 align:middle line:90%
And the motion passes.

01:52:50.600 --> 01:52:52.450 align:middle line:90%
Please remain in your seats.

01:52:52.450 --> 01:52:56.700 align:middle line:84%
In just a couple of minutes,
when a couple more members

01:52:56.700 --> 01:53:01.005 align:middle line:84%
arrive, we will begin our
annual Memorial Day ceremony.

01:53:01.005 --> 01:53:22.180 align:middle line:90%


01:53:22.180 --> 01:53:26.060 align:middle line:84%
Engage in our annual
recognition of Memorial Day.

01:53:26.060 --> 01:53:29.530 align:middle line:84%
We do so each year
during our budget debate.

01:53:29.530 --> 01:53:35.540 align:middle line:84%
We pause to memorialize the men
and women of our commonwealth

01:53:35.540 --> 01:53:39.980 align:middle line:84%
who lost their lives in
service to our country.

01:53:39.980 --> 01:53:44.810 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the
senator from Suffolk, Mr. Rush.

01:53:44.810 --> 01:53:46.190 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:53:46.190 --> 01:53:47.470 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE] to the members.

01:53:47.470 --> 01:53:49.900 align:middle line:84%
As the chairman of the
Committee on Veterans Affairs,

01:53:49.900 --> 01:53:53.190 align:middle line:84%
it is the highest honor
to stand before you

01:53:53.190 --> 01:53:56.230 align:middle line:84%
and offer remarks on the
extreme importance of Memorial

01:53:56.230 --> 01:53:59.000 align:middle line:84%
Day, in which we
remember those who

01:53:59.000 --> 01:54:02.530 align:middle line:84%
have given their lives in
service to this country.

01:54:02.530 --> 01:54:06.210 align:middle line:84%
I want to especially thank you,
Mr. President, and the minority

01:54:06.210 --> 01:54:09.300 align:middle line:84%
leader and the leadership
team, for ensuring

01:54:09.300 --> 01:54:13.230 align:middle line:84%
that we pause each
year to do just this

01:54:13.230 --> 01:54:15.900 align:middle line:84%
and read the names of those
who have given their lives

01:54:15.900 --> 01:54:18.670 align:middle line:90%
and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

01:54:18.670 --> 01:54:20.820 align:middle line:84%
I would like to thank
the Ways and Means

01:54:20.820 --> 01:54:25.600 align:middle line:84%
chair, whose budgets have
been reflective of this body's

01:54:25.600 --> 01:54:30.040 align:middle line:84%
commitment to our commonwealth
veterans, their families,

01:54:30.040 --> 01:54:32.340 align:middle line:84%
and our goals for
[INAUDIBLE] families.

01:54:32.340 --> 01:54:36.040 align:middle line:84%
Today we also acknowledge that
there are soldiers, sailors,

01:54:36.040 --> 01:54:38.580 align:middle line:84%
marines, airmen, and
coast guardsmen standing

01:54:38.580 --> 01:54:41.400 align:middle line:84%
watch around the world
at this very moment.

01:54:41.400 --> 01:54:44.510 align:middle line:84%
They are ready to die,
just as the brave women

01:54:44.510 --> 01:54:47.060 align:middle line:90%
and men who we honor today.

01:54:47.060 --> 01:54:52.840 align:middle line:84%
As we continue to be a
nation fully at war, they--

01:54:52.840 --> 01:54:56.560 align:middle line:84%
these young women and men,
embody the American spirit

01:54:56.560 --> 01:54:59.730 align:middle line:84%
that make our country
great and forever unique

01:54:59.730 --> 01:55:02.930 align:middle line:90%
throughout history.

01:55:02.930 --> 01:55:05.480 align:middle line:84%
It was Pericles who called
on the sons of Athens not

01:55:05.480 --> 01:55:06.610 align:middle line:90%
to let their war--

01:55:06.610 --> 01:55:08.620 align:middle line:90%
their war dead die in vain.

01:55:08.620 --> 01:55:10.940 align:middle line:84%
He said the empire
has been acquitted

01:55:10.940 --> 01:55:15.270 align:middle line:84%
by men who knew their duty
and had the courage to do it.

01:55:15.270 --> 01:55:19.320 align:middle line:90%
Make them your examples.

01:55:19.320 --> 01:55:21.710 align:middle line:84%
Likewise, Oliver
Wendell Holmes Jr. once

01:55:21.710 --> 01:55:24.800 align:middle line:84%
said in a Memorial
Day address, not

01:55:24.800 --> 01:55:28.680 align:middle line:84%
long ago I heard a young
man ask, why do people

01:55:28.680 --> 01:55:31.190 align:middle line:90%
keep up Memorial Day?

01:55:31.190 --> 01:55:36.830 align:middle line:84%
He answered the question by
saying Memorial Day celebrates

01:55:36.830 --> 01:55:41.120 align:middle line:84%
and solemnly reaffirms from
year to year, a national act

01:55:41.120 --> 01:55:42.670 align:middle line:90%
of enthusiasm and faith.

01:55:42.670 --> 01:55:44.860 align:middle line:84%
It embodies in the
most impressive form

01:55:44.860 --> 01:55:47.880 align:middle line:84%
our belief that to act
with enthusiasm and faith

01:55:47.880 --> 01:55:53.780 align:middle line:84%
is a condition of in
fact acting greatly.

01:55:53.780 --> 01:55:56.280 align:middle line:84%
Our nation has made
the important decision

01:55:56.280 --> 01:56:00.550 align:middle line:84%
to establish this day,
this Memorial Day,

01:56:00.550 --> 01:56:03.630 align:middle line:84%
so that we remember those who
died in service to our nation.

01:56:03.630 --> 01:56:05.450 align:middle line:84%
Communities across
the Commonwealth

01:56:05.450 --> 01:56:08.860 align:middle line:84%
have chosen to do the very
same by honoring these brave

01:56:08.860 --> 01:56:10.030 align:middle line:90%
women and men.

01:56:10.030 --> 01:56:13.430 align:middle line:84%
Their memories through
street corner memorials,

01:56:13.430 --> 01:56:16.790 align:middle line:84%
memorials in the park,
and by having ceremonies

01:56:16.790 --> 01:56:19.210 align:middle line:84%
this coming Monday
where we will reflect

01:56:19.210 --> 01:56:22.550 align:middle line:84%
on the service and the
sacrifice that they have given

01:56:22.550 --> 01:56:25.410 align:middle line:84%
to protect the democratic
principles, way of life,

01:56:25.410 --> 01:56:28.840 align:middle line:90%
and love of country.

01:56:28.840 --> 01:56:31.700 align:middle line:84%
President Wilson said of the
American flag the lines of red

01:56:31.700 --> 01:56:35.390 align:middle line:84%
are lines of blood nobly
and unselfishly shed

01:56:35.390 --> 01:56:39.130 align:middle line:84%
by men and women who loved the
liberty of their fellow men

01:56:39.130 --> 01:56:42.780 align:middle line:84%
more than they loved their
own lives and fortune.

01:56:42.780 --> 01:56:46.200 align:middle line:84%
I would especially
like today, in light

01:56:46.200 --> 01:56:50.220 align:middle line:84%
of the action that this body
took last night, to acknowledge

01:56:50.220 --> 01:56:51.450 align:middle line:90%
our Gold Star Families.

01:56:51.450 --> 01:56:54.370 align:middle line:90%


01:56:54.370 --> 01:56:59.400 align:middle line:84%
General William Tecumseh Sherman
once said that war is hell.

01:56:59.400 --> 01:57:03.140 align:middle line:84%
To those who have paid
the ultimate sacrifice so

01:57:03.140 --> 01:57:07.040 align:middle line:84%
that we may stand here
today, truer words

01:57:07.040 --> 01:57:09.580 align:middle line:90%
have never been spoken.

01:57:09.580 --> 01:57:12.960 align:middle line:84%
For their wives,
husbands, parents,

01:57:12.960 --> 01:57:16.110 align:middle line:84%
and children who never
had the opportunity

01:57:16.110 --> 01:57:21.430 align:middle line:84%
to say welcome home, never
received another embrace,

01:57:21.430 --> 01:57:24.790 align:middle line:84%
never got to celebrate
another holiday, a birthday,

01:57:24.790 --> 01:57:26.780 align:middle line:84%
and never got to
see their loved ones

01:57:26.780 --> 01:57:33.910 align:middle line:84%
grow old, for those families
know that in fact war is hell.

01:57:33.910 --> 01:57:36.860 align:middle line:84%
Let us work together,
all of us, and continue

01:57:36.860 --> 01:57:38.860 align:middle line:84%
the great work that's
done here and by each

01:57:38.860 --> 01:57:42.240 align:middle line:84%
and every one of you to ensure
that the war dead have never

01:57:42.240 --> 01:57:46.150 align:middle line:84%
died in vain by honoring
their sacrifices

01:57:46.150 --> 01:57:50.440 align:middle line:84%
this Memorial Day and each
and every day of the year.

01:57:50.440 --> 01:57:53.080 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr.
President, and God bless

01:57:53.080 --> 01:57:54.500 align:middle line:90%
the United States of America.

01:57:54.500 --> 01:57:56.140 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:57:56.140 --> 01:57:58.889 align:middle line:84%
At this time, we will start
the roll call beginning

01:57:58.889 --> 01:57:59.930 align:middle line:90%
with the majority leader.

01:57:59.930 --> 01:58:02.640 align:middle line:90%


01:58:02.640 --> 01:58:10.400 align:middle line:90%
Captain Christopher J. Sullivan.

01:58:10.400 --> 01:58:15.850 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Kyle A. Little.

01:58:15.850 --> 01:58:19.680 align:middle line:90%
SBC Brian K. Arsenault.

01:58:19.680 --> 01:58:20.180 align:middle line:90%
[?

01:58:20.180 --> 01:58:22.600 align:middle line:90%
Captain David S. Connelly.

01:58:22.600 --> 01:58:26.570 align:middle line:90%
?] Specialist Michael Cook.

01:58:26.570 --> 01:58:29.310 align:middle line:90%
Master Sergeant Shawn Simmons.

01:58:29.310 --> 01:58:33.200 align:middle line:90%
Major Brian M. Mescall.

01:58:33.200 --> 01:58:33.700 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant [?

01:58:33.700 --> 01:58:38.280 align:middle line:84%
Gregory Anthony Wright. ?]
Chief Warrant Officer Stephen M.

01:58:38.280 --> 01:58:39.660 align:middle line:90%
Wells.

01:58:39.660 --> 01:58:42.640 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Peter G. Enos.

01:58:42.640 --> 01:58:46.510 align:middle line:84%
Lance Corporal
Patrick J. Gallagher.

01:58:46.510 --> 01:58:50.170 align:middle line:84%
Lance Corporal
Matthew Rodriguez.

01:58:50.170 --> 01:58:53.260 align:middle line:90%
Staff Sergeant Joseph Camara.

01:58:53.260 --> 01:58:58.100 align:middle line:90%
Lance Corporal Michael Ford.

01:58:58.100 --> 01:59:01.220 align:middle line:84%
Lance Corporal
Gregory E. MacDonald.

01:59:01.220 --> 01:59:05.160 align:middle line:90%
Major Michael J. Donahue.

01:59:05.160 --> 01:59:08.910 align:middle line:90%
Private Michael E. Bouthot.

01:59:08.910 --> 01:59:12.000 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Robert J. Barrett.

01:59:12.000 --> 01:59:15.440 align:middle line:84%
Specialist Scott
Anthony Andrews.

01:59:15.440 --> 01:59:18.830 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Ethan L. Goncalo.

01:59:18.830 --> 01:59:23.180 align:middle line:84%
Petty Officer Second
Class Tyler J. Trahan.

01:59:23.180 --> 01:59:27.560 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Kyle J. Harrington.

01:59:27.560 --> 01:59:30.020 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Daniel J. Londano.

01:59:30.020 --> 01:59:33.690 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Edgardo Zayes.

01:59:33.690 --> 01:59:36.160 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Stephen Fortunado.

01:59:36.160 --> 01:59:39.270 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Benjamin E. Meija.

01:59:39.270 --> 01:59:43.000 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant James Ayube II.

01:59:43.000 --> 01:59:43.780 align:middle line:90%
Specialist [?

01:59:43.780 --> 01:59:45.850 align:middle line:90%
Christine M. Naduri.

01:59:45.850 --> 01:59:49.070 align:middle line:84%
?] Staff Sergeant
Darren J. Cunningham.

01:59:49.070 --> 01:59:51.740 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant William Woitowicz.

01:59:51.740 --> 01:59:55.450 align:middle line:90%
Corporal Paul N. King.

01:59:55.450 --> 01:59:59.440 align:middle line:84%
Private First Class
Paul E. Conolan, Jr.

01:59:59.440 --> 02:00:02.150 align:middle line:84%
Private First
Class John D. Hart.

02:00:02.150 --> 02:00:05.600 align:middle line:90%
Lance Corporal Travis Desiato.

02:00:05.600 --> 02:00:07.830 align:middle line:90%
Corporal Andrew Zabierek.

02:00:07.830 --> 02:00:10.140 align:middle line:90%
First Lieutenant Scott Milley.

02:00:10.140 --> 02:00:14.790 align:middle line:90%
Petty Officer Brian Ouelette.

02:00:14.790 --> 02:00:16.980 align:middle line:90%
Captain Seth R. Michaud.

02:00:16.980 --> 02:00:19.950 align:middle line:84%
Staff Sergeant
Matthew A. Pucino.

02:00:19.950 --> 02:00:23.540 align:middle line:84%
Chief Warrant Officer
Stephen M. Wells.

02:00:23.540 --> 02:00:25.320 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Daniel Vasselian.

02:00:25.320 --> 02:00:27.320 align:middle line:90%
Corporal Ciara Durkin.

02:00:27.320 --> 02:00:29.400 align:middle line:90%
Lance Corporal Walter O'Haire.

02:00:29.400 --> 02:00:32.900 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Matthew M. Pollini.

02:00:32.900 --> 02:00:35.910 align:middle line:84%
Private First Class
Markus J. Johnson.

02:00:35.910 --> 02:00:39.930 align:middle line:90%
Specialist David J. Babineau.

02:00:39.930 --> 02:00:42.440 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Gabriel T. Palacios.

02:00:42.440 --> 02:00:45.590 align:middle line:84%
Staff Sergeant
Christopher N. Piper.

02:00:45.590 --> 02:00:49.090 align:middle line:84%
Sergeant First Class
Keith A. Callahan.

02:00:49.090 --> 02:00:51.700 align:middle line:90%
Corporal Scott Procopio.

02:00:51.700 --> 02:00:54.140 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Jared Raymond.

02:00:54.140 --> 02:00:56.650 align:middle line:90%
Captain Jennifer Harris.

02:00:56.650 --> 02:00:59.910 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Matthew Stanley.

02:00:59.910 --> 02:01:03.500 align:middle line:84%
Sergeant First Class
Daniel H. Petithory.

02:01:03.500 --> 02:01:05.820 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Mitchell Daehling.

02:01:05.820 --> 02:01:08.420 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Jeremy Bouffard.

02:01:08.420 --> 02:01:12.850 align:middle line:84%
Private First Class
Michael R. Demarsico II.

02:01:12.850 --> 02:01:16.510 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Glenn R. Allison.

02:01:16.510 --> 02:01:18.470 align:middle line:90%
Captain Joel E. Cahill.

02:01:18.470 --> 02:01:22.840 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Keith D. Benson.

02:01:22.840 --> 02:01:25.530 align:middle line:90%
Corporal Donald E. Fisher II.

02:01:25.530 --> 02:01:28.910 align:middle line:90%
Captain Anthony Palermo.

02:01:28.910 --> 02:01:31.760 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Jonathan M. Curtis.

02:01:31.760 --> 02:01:34.470 align:middle line:90%
Sargent Marquis R. Porter.

02:01:34.470 --> 02:01:37.270 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Corey M. Shea.

02:01:37.270 --> 02:01:40.340 align:middle line:84%
Master Sergeant
Gregory R. Trent.

02:01:40.340 --> 02:01:43.040 align:middle line:90%
Captain Benjamin Sammis.

02:01:43.040 --> 02:01:46.890 align:middle line:84%
Lance Corporal
Eric P. Valdepenas.

02:01:46.890 --> 02:01:50.910 align:middle line:84%
First Lieutenant
Andrew J. Basevich.

02:01:50.910 --> 02:01:53.070 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Daniel F. Cunningham.

02:01:53.070 --> 02:01:56.720 align:middle line:84%
Sergeant Nelson D.
Rodriquez Ramirez.

02:01:56.720 --> 02:01:59.260 align:middle line:90%
Major General Howard J. Green.

02:01:59.260 --> 02:02:04.200 align:middle line:84%
Chief Warrant Officer
3 Karen E. Kennedy.

02:02:04.200 --> 02:02:06.730 align:middle line:90%
Staff Sergeant Joan J. Duran.

02:02:06.730 --> 02:02:11.330 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Alberto Montrond Jr.

02:02:11.330 --> 02:02:14.730 align:middle line:84%
Private First Class
Kenneth J. Iwasinki.

02:02:14.730 --> 02:02:17.350 align:middle line:84%
First Lieutenant
Travis J. Fuller.

02:02:17.350 --> 02:02:21.690 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Joshua D. Desforges.

02:02:21.690 --> 02:02:24.440 align:middle line:90%
Lance Corporal Edward M. Garvin.

02:02:24.440 --> 02:02:29.382 align:middle line:84%
Staff Sergeant
Joseph P. Bellavia.

02:02:29.382 --> 02:02:30.090 align:middle line:90%
Lance Corporal [?

02:02:30.090 --> 02:02:34.100 align:middle line:84%
Jeffrey Care. ?] Private First
Class Jonathan R. Roberge.

02:02:34.100 --> 02:02:36.080 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Christopher Holland.

02:02:36.080 --> 02:02:38.480 align:middle line:90%
First Lieutenant Ryan P. Jones.

02:02:38.480 --> 02:02:40.600 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Justin Garvey.

02:02:40.600 --> 02:02:42.730 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Matthew Boule.

02:02:42.730 --> 02:02:45.510 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Pierre A. Raymond.

02:02:45.510 --> 02:02:49.490 align:middle line:90%
Staff Sergeant Alex Jimenez

02:02:49.490 --> 02:02:51.740 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Jordan M. Shea.

02:02:51.740 --> 02:02:55.570 align:middle line:84%
First Lieutenant
Derrick S. Hines.

02:02:55.570 --> 02:02:57.150 align:middle line:90%
Lance Corporal [?

02:02:57.150 --> 02:02:58.650 align:middle line:90%
Demetrius Gabriel.

02:02:58.650 --> 02:03:00.810 align:middle line:90%
?] Lance Corporal [?

02:03:00.810 --> 02:03:03.250 align:middle line:90%
Nicholas D. Chiavoni.

02:03:03.250 --> 02:03:07.840 align:middle line:84%
?] Private First
Class Evan W. O'Neill.

02:03:07.840 --> 02:03:12.910 align:middle line:90%
Corporal David Marquez Vicente.

02:03:12.910 --> 02:03:14.990 align:middle line:90%
Major David L. Brodeur.

02:03:14.990 --> 02:03:17.880 align:middle line:90%
Private First Class Terry Scott.

02:03:17.880 --> 02:03:20.740 align:middle line:84%
First Lieutenant
Michael A. Cerrone.

02:03:20.740 --> 02:03:24.960 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Brian M. Moquin, Jr.

02:03:24.960 --> 02:03:28.140 align:middle line:84%
Chief Petty Officer
SEAL Kevin A. Houston.

02:03:28.140 --> 02:03:31.130 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Alexander H. Fuller.

02:03:31.130 --> 02:03:34.260 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Zachary D. Tellier.

02:03:34.260 --> 02:03:36.820 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Mark [INAUDIBLE].

02:03:36.820 --> 02:03:40.430 align:middle line:84%
Staff Sergeant
Alicia A. Birchette.

02:03:40.430 --> 02:03:44.840 align:middle line:84%
Private First Class
Daniel Acey McGuire.

02:03:44.840 --> 02:03:48.470 align:middle line:90%
Captain Kyle R. Vandegyson.

02:03:48.470 --> 02:03:52.690 align:middle line:84%
Private First Class
Clinton E. Springer II.

02:03:52.690 --> 02:03:53.850 align:middle line:90%
Corporal [?

02:03:53.850 --> 02:03:56.180 align:middle line:90%
Nicholas G. Zarros.

02:03:56.180 --> 02:03:57.140 align:middle line:90%
?]

02:03:57.140 --> 02:03:59.750 align:middle line:90%
Staff Sergeant Robb L. Rolfing.

02:03:59.750 --> 02:04:03.410 align:middle line:84%
Lance Corporal Alexander
Scott Arrendondo.

02:04:03.410 --> 02:04:05.800 align:middle line:84%
Staff Sergeant
William J. Callahan.

02:04:05.800 --> 02:04:08.470 align:middle line:90%


02:04:08.470 --> 02:04:11.040 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Alan L. Synder.

02:04:11.040 --> 02:04:15.190 align:middle line:84%
Gunnery Sergeant
Elia P. Fontecchio.

02:04:15.190 --> 02:04:22.740 align:middle line:84%
Sergeant Theodore L. Perreault.
Corporal John Michael Dawson.

02:04:22.740 --> 02:04:25.380 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Matthew R. Gallagher.

02:04:25.380 --> 02:04:28.120 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Robert Rooney.

02:04:28.120 --> 02:04:31.430 align:middle line:90%
Lance Corporal Jeffrey Burgess.

02:04:31.430 --> 02:04:34.770 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Benjamin W. Sherman.

02:04:34.770 --> 02:04:38.480 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Steven E. Gutowski.

02:04:38.480 --> 02:04:42.200 align:middle line:84%
First Lieutenant
Brian McPhillips.

02:04:42.200 --> 02:04:47.380 align:middle line:84%
Private First Class
Matthew A. Bean.

02:04:47.380 --> 02:04:50.230 align:middle line:90%
Captain Eric A. Jones.

02:04:50.230 --> 02:04:52.730 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Adam Kennedy.

02:04:52.730 --> 02:04:56.640 align:middle line:90%
Lance Corporal Shayne M. Cabino.

02:04:56.640 --> 02:05:00.200 align:middle line:84%
Staff Sergeant
Robert R. Perelli.

02:05:00.200 --> 02:05:02.500 align:middle line:90%
And Sergeant Charles Caldwell.

02:05:02.500 --> 02:05:05.200 align:middle line:90%


02:05:05.200 --> 02:05:10.830 align:middle line:84%
Private First Class
John Landry, Jr.

02:05:10.830 --> 02:05:13.370 align:middle line:84%
First Lieutenant
Timothy J. Steele.

02:05:13.370 --> 02:05:15.270 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Michael Kelley.

02:05:15.270 --> 02:05:19.300 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Andrew K. Ferrar Jr.

02:05:19.300 --> 02:05:21.520 align:middle line:90%
Captain John W. Maloney.

02:05:21.520 --> 02:05:24.860 align:middle line:84%
Staff Sergeant
Daniel A. Newsome.

02:05:24.860 --> 02:05:28.860 align:middle line:84%
Specialist
Christopher M. Wilson.

02:05:28.860 --> 02:05:31.300 align:middle line:90%
Staff Sergeant Clint Storey.

02:05:31.300 --> 02:05:34.430 align:middle line:84%
Chief Warrant Officer
Erik Halvorsen.

02:05:34.430 --> 02:05:37.310 align:middle line:84%
First Lieutenant
Joshua L. Booth.

02:05:37.310 --> 02:05:40.740 align:middle line:84%
Specialist First
Class Kevin A. Dupont.

02:05:40.740 --> 02:05:42.490 align:middle line:90%
Private First Class [?

02:05:42.490 --> 02:05:44.350 align:middle line:90%
Brian Odilon.

02:05:44.350 --> 02:05:46.080 align:middle line:90%
?]

02:05:46.080 --> 02:05:48.320 align:middle line:90%
Lance Corporal Kevin Preach.

02:05:48.320 --> 02:05:50.880 align:middle line:90%


02:05:50.880 --> 02:05:54.410 align:middle line:84%
Private First Class
Norman Darling.

02:05:54.410 --> 02:05:58.420 align:middle line:90%
Corporal Brian Oliveira.

02:05:58.420 --> 02:06:03.460 align:middle line:84%
Sergeant First Class
Jared C. Monti.

02:06:03.460 --> 02:06:07.580 align:middle line:90%
Sergeant Shane P. Duffy.

02:06:07.580 --> 02:06:11.430 align:middle line:90%
Lance Corporal John J. Vangyzen.

02:06:11.430 --> 02:06:14.760 align:middle line:90%


02:06:14.760 --> 02:06:16.950 align:middle line:90%
Gregory Belanger.

02:06:16.950 --> 02:06:22.890 align:middle line:90%
Specialist Ari D. Brown-Weeks.

02:06:22.890 --> 02:06:26.930 align:middle line:84%
Please join me in a moment of
silence in honor and memory

02:06:26.930 --> 02:06:31.650 align:middle line:84%
of those whose names were spoken
in this chamber this afternoon,

02:06:31.650 --> 02:06:37.180 align:middle line:84%
as well as for those who have
died in the line of duty,

02:06:37.180 --> 02:06:41.530 align:middle line:84%
sacrificing their lives in
this country and elsewhere

02:06:41.530 --> 02:06:42.870 align:middle line:90%
in the name of freedom.

02:06:42.870 --> 02:07:00.980 align:middle line:90%


02:07:00.980 --> 02:07:02.900 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Worcester, Ms. Chandler,

02:07:02.900 --> 02:07:05.650 align:middle line:84%
moves that the remarks of the
senator from Suffolk, Mr. Rush,

02:07:05.650 --> 02:07:07.190 align:middle line:90%
be spread upon the record.

02:07:07.190 --> 02:07:09.230 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

02:07:09.230 --> 02:07:10.660 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, nay.

02:07:10.660 --> 02:07:12.140 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

02:07:12.140 --> 02:07:14.190 align:middle line:90%
And the motion prevails.

02:07:14.190 --> 02:07:16.370 align:middle line:84%
Senate will stand
in a brief recess.

02:07:16.370 --> 02:07:33.780 align:middle line:90%


02:07:33.780 --> 02:07:34.280 align:middle line:90%
--order.

02:07:34.280 --> 02:07:37.130 align:middle line:84%
We're going to take up a
number of amendments now

02:07:37.130 --> 02:07:42.990 align:middle line:84%
that relate to veterans and
veterans-related services

02:07:42.990 --> 02:07:44.500 align:middle line:90%
and policies.

02:07:44.500 --> 02:07:50.720 align:middle line:84%
The first is amendment number
10, offered by the senator

02:07:50.720 --> 02:07:55.650 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

02:07:55.650 --> 02:07:59.120 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 10 by Mr.
Tarr, Medal of Liberty.

02:07:59.120 --> 02:08:00.550 align:middle line:90%
Question comes on the amendment.

02:08:00.550 --> 02:08:04.062 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

02:08:04.062 --> 02:08:06.270 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
and through to the members.

02:08:06.270 --> 02:08:09.200 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, there
have been situations

02:08:09.200 --> 02:08:11.970 align:middle line:84%
where the medal
of liberty has not

02:08:11.970 --> 02:08:14.450 align:middle line:84%
been able to be awarded
because of restrictions

02:08:14.450 --> 02:08:18.310 align:middle line:84%
on family members who can
receive the Medal of Liberty.

02:08:18.310 --> 02:08:21.130 align:middle line:84%
This particular
amendment would extend

02:08:21.130 --> 02:08:25.150 align:middle line:84%
to allow the next closest
surviving relative of someone

02:08:25.150 --> 02:08:29.100 align:middle line:84%
who has made the ultimate
sacrifice to be eligible

02:08:29.100 --> 02:08:32.860 align:middle line:84%
for the-- to receive the
medal if there is no surviving

02:08:32.860 --> 02:08:36.880 align:middle line:84%
spouse, sibling,
children, or parents.

02:08:36.880 --> 02:08:38.880 align:middle line:84%
It allows a way
for that individual

02:08:38.880 --> 02:08:41.610 align:middle line:84%
to be fittingly
remembered and this medal

02:08:41.610 --> 02:08:46.000 align:middle line:84%
to be presented in the
absence of those other living

02:08:46.000 --> 02:08:47.020 align:middle line:90%
relatives.

02:08:47.020 --> 02:08:50.340 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I move that
this amendment be adopted

02:08:50.340 --> 02:08:53.054 align:middle line:84%
and that when it be
voted upon, the vote

02:08:53.054 --> 02:08:54.720 align:middle line:84%
be taken by a call
of the yeas and nays.

02:08:54.720 --> 02:08:56.050 align:middle line:84%
The gentleman asks for
the vote on the matter

02:08:56.050 --> 02:08:58.424 align:middle line:84%
to be taken-- to be taken by
a call of the yeas and nays.

02:08:58.424 --> 02:09:00.780 align:middle line:84%
Those joining with him
rise and be counted.

02:09:00.780 --> 02:09:03.750 align:middle line:84%
A sufficient number having
risen, when the vote is taken,

02:09:03.750 --> 02:09:07.310 align:middle line:84%
it will be taken by a
call of the yeas and nays.

02:09:07.310 --> 02:09:10.289 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Middlesex, Mr. Lewis.

02:09:10.289 --> 02:09:11.330 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

02:09:11.330 --> 02:09:14.080 align:middle line:84%
I also want to rise and
join the minority leader

02:09:14.080 --> 02:09:15.720 align:middle line:90%
in supporting this amendment.

02:09:15.720 --> 02:09:18.230 align:middle line:84%
I actually filed a
very similar amendment

02:09:18.230 --> 02:09:23.110 align:middle line:84%
and think that this is
an important gesture we

02:09:23.110 --> 02:09:27.480 align:middle line:84%
can make to allow a
next of kin to receive

02:09:27.480 --> 02:09:28.990 align:middle line:90%
the Medal of Liberty.

02:09:28.990 --> 02:09:32.490 align:middle line:84%
I do have a gentleman
in my district

02:09:32.490 --> 02:09:41.870 align:middle line:84%
who is the nephew of a Korean
War veteran who unfortunately

02:09:41.870 --> 02:09:47.350 align:middle line:84%
was killed in action, and
this particular amendment

02:09:47.350 --> 02:09:50.550 align:middle line:84%
would allow him and others
in a similar position

02:09:50.550 --> 02:09:53.390 align:middle line:90%
to receive the Medal of Liberty.

02:09:53.390 --> 02:09:55.690 align:middle line:84%
I'm very pleased to
see the Senate taking

02:09:55.690 --> 02:09:56.740 align:middle line:90%
this action today.

02:09:56.740 --> 02:09:59.077 align:middle line:84%
I appreciate the
leadership of the minority

02:09:59.077 --> 02:09:59.910 align:middle line:90%
leader in this body.

02:09:59.910 --> 02:10:00.951 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

02:10:00.951 --> 02:10:03.250 align:middle line:84%
The yeas and nays having
previously been ordered,

02:10:03.250 --> 02:10:07.720 align:middle line:84%
the chair calls the
clerk to call the roll.

02:10:07.720 --> 02:10:25.930 align:middle line:90%


02:10:25.930 --> 02:10:26.430 align:middle line:90%
--Barrett.

02:10:26.430 --> 02:10:27.040 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:27.040 --> 02:10:28.240 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:28.240 --> 02:10:30.180 align:middle line:90%
Joseph A. Boncore.

02:10:30.180 --> 02:10:31.000 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:31.000 --> 02:10:31.990 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:31.990 --> 02:10:34.201 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady.

02:10:34.201 --> 02:10:34.700 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:34.700 --> 02:10:35.430 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:35.430 --> 02:10:38.110 align:middle line:90%
William M. Brownsberger.

02:10:38.110 --> 02:10:39.250 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:39.250 --> 02:10:39.750 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:39.750 --> 02:10:41.280 align:middle line:90%
Harriette L. Chandler.

02:10:41.280 --> 02:10:42.830 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:42.830 --> 02:10:43.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:43.330 --> 02:10:44.430 align:middle line:90%
Sonia Chang-Diaz.

02:10:44.430 --> 02:10:45.110 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:45.110 --> 02:10:46.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:46.200 --> 02:10:48.470 align:middle line:90%
Cynthia [INAUDIBLE] Creem.

02:10:48.470 --> 02:10:48.970 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:48.970 --> 02:10:49.730 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:49.730 --> 02:10:51.490 align:middle line:90%
Julian Cyr.

02:10:51.490 --> 02:10:52.040 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:52.040 --> 02:10:53.070 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:53.070 --> 02:10:55.620 align:middle line:90%
Viriato M. deMacedo.

02:10:55.620 --> 02:10:56.120 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:56.120 --> 02:10:56.780 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:10:56.780 --> 02:10:59.700 align:middle line:90%
Sal N. DiDomenico.

02:10:59.700 --> 02:11:00.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:00.200 --> 02:11:00.950 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:00.950 --> 02:11:02.650 align:middle line:90%
Eileen M. Donoghue.

02:11:02.650 --> 02:11:03.530 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:03.530 --> 02:11:04.540 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:04.540 --> 02:11:06.140 align:middle line:90%
James B. Eldridge.

02:11:06.140 --> 02:11:06.900 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:06.900 --> 02:11:08.190 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:08.190 --> 02:11:10.760 align:middle line:90%
Ryan C. Fattman.

02:11:10.760 --> 02:11:11.260 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:11.260 --> 02:11:14.260 align:middle line:90%
Yes Jennifer L. Glanagan.

02:11:14.260 --> 02:11:14.770 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:14.770 --> 02:11:15.430 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:15.430 --> 02:11:18.150 align:middle line:90%
Linda [INAUDIBLE] Forry.

02:11:18.150 --> 02:11:19.690 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:19.690 --> 02:11:20.190 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:20.190 --> 02:11:20.900 align:middle line:90%
And Anne Gobi.

02:11:20.900 --> 02:11:21.430 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:21.430 --> 02:11:22.580 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:22.580 --> 02:11:25.011 align:middle line:90%
Adam G. Hinds.

02:11:25.011 --> 02:11:25.510 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:25.510 --> 02:11:26.110 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:26.110 --> 02:11:28.060 align:middle line:90%
Donald F. Humason, Jr.

02:11:28.060 --> 02:11:28.660 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:28.660 --> 02:11:29.770 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:29.770 --> 02:11:31.550 align:middle line:90%
Patricia G. Jehlen.

02:11:31.550 --> 02:11:37.310 align:middle line:90%


02:11:37.310 --> 02:11:38.991 align:middle line:90%
John F. Keenan.

02:11:38.991 --> 02:11:39.490 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:39.490 --> 02:11:40.100 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:40.100 --> 02:11:41.770 align:middle line:90%
Eric B. Lesser.

02:11:41.770 --> 02:11:42.300 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:42.300 --> 02:11:43.250 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:43.250 --> 02:11:45.350 align:middle line:90%
Jason M. Lewis.

02:11:45.350 --> 02:11:45.850 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:45.850 --> 02:11:46.450 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:46.450 --> 02:11:47.960 align:middle line:90%
Barbara A. L'Italien.

02:11:47.960 --> 02:11:48.880 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:48.880 --> 02:11:49.860 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:49.860 --> 02:11:52.111 align:middle line:90%
Joan B. Lovely.

02:11:52.111 --> 02:11:52.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:52.610 --> 02:11:53.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:11:53.610 --> 02:11:55.470 align:middle line:90%
Thomas M. McGee.

02:11:55.470 --> 02:12:01.880 align:middle line:90%


02:12:01.880 --> 02:12:02.380 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:02.380 --> 02:12:03.500 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:03.500 --> 02:12:06.161 align:middle line:90%
Mark C. Montigny.

02:12:06.161 --> 02:12:06.660 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:06.660 --> 02:12:07.600 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:07.600 --> 02:12:09.560 align:middle line:90%
Michael L. Moore.

02:12:09.560 --> 02:12:10.060 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:10.060 --> 02:12:11.270 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:11.270 --> 02:12:13.310 align:middle line:90%
Patrick M. O'Connor.

02:12:13.310 --> 02:12:14.540 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:14.540 --> 02:12:15.770 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:15.770 --> 02:12:18.581 align:middle line:90%
Kathleen O'Connor Ives.

02:12:18.581 --> 02:12:19.080 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:19.080 --> 02:12:21.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:21.610 --> 02:12:22.970 align:middle line:90%
Marc R. Pacheco.

02:12:22.970 --> 02:12:23.540 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:23.540 --> 02:12:24.700 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:24.700 --> 02:12:27.090 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Rodrigues.

02:12:27.090 --> 02:12:27.670 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:27.670 --> 02:12:28.640 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:28.640 --> 02:12:30.440 align:middle line:90%
Richard J. Ross

02:12:30.440 --> 02:12:31.050 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:31.050 --> 02:12:31.940 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:31.940 --> 02:12:33.170 align:middle line:90%
Michael F. Rush.

02:12:33.170 --> 02:12:34.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:34.200 --> 02:12:35.370 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:35.370 --> 02:12:37.680 align:middle line:90%
Karen E. Spilka.

02:12:37.680 --> 02:12:38.180 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:38.180 --> 02:12:40.240 align:middle line:90%
Yes Bruce E. Tarr.

02:12:40.240 --> 02:12:40.790 align:middle line:90%
Ta

02:12:40.790 --> 02:12:41.440 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:41.440 --> 02:12:42.410 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:42.410 --> 02:12:44.690 align:middle line:90%
Walter F. Timilty.

02:12:44.690 --> 02:12:45.190 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:45.190 --> 02:12:45.800 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:45.800 --> 02:12:48.340 align:middle line:90%
James T. Welch.

02:12:48.340 --> 02:12:49.590 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:49.590 --> 02:12:50.090 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:50.090 --> 02:12:53.820 align:middle line:90%


02:12:53.820 --> 02:12:55.120 align:middle line:90%
Stanley C. Rosenberg.

02:12:55.120 --> 02:12:55.620 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:55.620 --> 02:12:56.120 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:12:56.120 --> 02:13:03.900 align:middle line:90%


02:13:03.900 --> 02:13:06.100 align:middle line:90%
Patricia D. Jehlen votes yes.

02:13:06.100 --> 02:13:20.950 align:middle line:90%


02:13:20.950 --> 02:13:22.820 align:middle line:84%
38 having voted in
the affirmative, none

02:13:22.820 --> 02:13:25.890 align:middle line:84%
in the negative, the
amendment is adopted.

02:13:25.890 --> 02:13:31.610 align:middle line:84%
The next and final amendment for
the moment on veterans' matters

02:13:31.610 --> 02:13:35.550 align:middle line:84%
is amendment number 233 offered
by the senator from Norfolk

02:13:35.550 --> 02:13:39.030 align:middle line:84%
and Suffolk, Mr. Rush, the title
of which the clerk will read.

02:13:39.030 --> 02:13:43.430 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 233 by
Mr. Rush, veterans' bonus.

02:13:43.430 --> 02:13:44.840 align:middle line:90%
Question comes on the amendment.

02:13:44.840 --> 02:13:47.190 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

02:13:47.190 --> 02:13:49.600 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I also want
to take this opportunity

02:13:49.600 --> 02:13:52.910 align:middle line:84%
to thank the
gentleman who chairs

02:13:52.910 --> 02:13:55.170 align:middle line:84%
the relevant committee of
subject matter jurisdiction

02:13:55.170 --> 02:13:56.610 align:middle line:90%
relative to our veterans.

02:13:56.610 --> 02:13:58.590 align:middle line:90%
He is a tireless advocate.

02:13:58.590 --> 02:14:01.640 align:middle line:84%
He has been unceasing in
his efforts in this chamber

02:14:01.640 --> 02:14:04.050 align:middle line:84%
and in this building to
ensure that we continue

02:14:04.050 --> 02:14:06.590 align:middle line:84%
to lead the nation in
our support of those

02:14:06.590 --> 02:14:08.160 align:middle line:90%
who serve our country.

02:14:08.160 --> 02:14:11.310 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, this
budget debate is no exception.

02:14:11.310 --> 02:14:13.910 align:middle line:84%
I know we have several
amendments for that purpose

02:14:13.910 --> 02:14:16.110 align:middle line:84%
that we'll be
discussing, but I hope

02:14:16.110 --> 02:14:17.920 align:middle line:84%
that we can give--
he can give us

02:14:17.920 --> 02:14:19.720 align:middle line:84%
an explanation of the
one that currently

02:14:19.720 --> 02:14:22.520 align:middle line:90%
comes before the Senate.

02:14:22.520 --> 02:14:24.320 align:middle line:84%
Senator from Suffolk
and Norfolk--

02:14:24.320 --> 02:14:26.569 align:middle line:84%
I'm sorry, Norfolk
and Suffolk, Mr. Rush.

02:14:26.569 --> 02:14:28.610 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
through to the members,

02:14:28.610 --> 02:14:30.780 align:middle line:84%
and I thank my colleague
and good friend,

02:14:30.780 --> 02:14:34.080 align:middle line:84%
the gentleman from Essex, who
has been working tirelessly

02:14:34.080 --> 02:14:36.730 align:middle line:84%
for many, many years
before I ever showed up

02:14:36.730 --> 02:14:39.580 align:middle line:84%
to this chamber on behalf of
the veterans of the Commonwealth

02:14:39.580 --> 02:14:44.310 align:middle line:84%
of Massachusetts and has been an
outstanding partner in showing

02:14:44.310 --> 02:14:47.320 align:middle line:84%
how government works best
when we work together

02:14:47.320 --> 02:14:49.880 align:middle line:90%
in getting issues solved.

02:14:49.880 --> 02:14:52.320 align:middle line:84%
And our veterans
community in Massachusetts

02:14:52.320 --> 02:14:55.910 align:middle line:84%
has the benefit of this
terrific work of many hands

02:14:55.910 --> 02:14:59.480 align:middle line:84%
make light work and many
dedicated individuals

02:14:59.480 --> 02:15:01.090 align:middle line:90%
make a fantastic product.

02:15:01.090 --> 02:15:03.980 align:middle line:84%
So I thank you for the
kind words and for all

02:15:03.980 --> 02:15:05.350 align:middle line:90%
that you have done.

02:15:05.350 --> 02:15:07.520 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, to you
and your leadership team

02:15:07.520 --> 02:15:09.144 align:middle line:84%
and to the Ways and
Means, because this

02:15:09.144 --> 02:15:11.150 align:middle line:84%
is a big piece, and
again, our budgets

02:15:11.150 --> 02:15:13.760 align:middle line:84%
have continuously
under the chair

02:15:13.760 --> 02:15:17.040 align:middle line:84%
reflected our commitment to
the veterans, their families,

02:15:17.040 --> 02:15:19.710 align:middle line:84%
our Gold Star Families,
and how we put veterans

02:15:19.710 --> 02:15:21.460 align:middle line:84%
at the forefront
of Massachusetts.

02:15:21.460 --> 02:15:23.900 align:middle line:84%
So I want to give a
very special thank you

02:15:23.900 --> 02:15:26.450 align:middle line:90%
the chair of Ways and Means.

02:15:26.450 --> 02:15:29.660 align:middle line:84%
Under your leadership, Mr.
President, and many members

02:15:29.660 --> 02:15:34.020 align:middle line:84%
in this body had the
opportunity in 2005

02:15:34.020 --> 02:15:37.590 align:middle line:84%
to vote on what we called
the Welcome Home Bill, which

02:15:37.590 --> 02:15:40.390 align:middle line:84%
was the first of
many omnibus bills

02:15:40.390 --> 02:15:43.150 align:middle line:84%
that we have done to
again put Massachusetts

02:15:43.150 --> 02:15:44.740 align:middle line:84%
at the forefront in
terms of benefits

02:15:44.740 --> 02:15:49.870 align:middle line:84%
we bestow upon our veterans,
more so than the other 49

02:15:49.870 --> 02:15:51.330 align:middle line:90%
states.

02:15:51.330 --> 02:15:53.040 align:middle line:90%
This is not unusual, however.

02:15:53.040 --> 02:15:57.750 align:middle line:84%
Historically looking back,
this body, this legislature,

02:15:57.750 --> 02:16:02.950 align:middle line:84%
has been giving veterans
benefits to soldiers, sailors,

02:16:02.950 --> 02:16:04.860 align:middle line:84%
marines, airmen,
and coast guardsmen

02:16:04.860 --> 02:16:06.750 align:middle line:90%
from the very beginning.

02:16:06.750 --> 02:16:11.790 align:middle line:84%
Massachusetts soldiers who have
fought in the Revolutionary

02:16:11.790 --> 02:16:14.650 align:middle line:90%
War and every subsequent war--

02:16:14.650 --> 02:16:16.650 align:middle line:84%
think about that,
every subsequent war

02:16:16.650 --> 02:16:17.940 align:middle line:90%
since the revolution--

02:16:17.940 --> 02:16:22.270 align:middle line:84%
had been granted benefits by
the governing legislative body.

02:16:22.270 --> 02:16:23.790 align:middle line:90%
It's pretty amazing.

02:16:23.790 --> 02:16:25.600 align:middle line:84%
More recently
codified, if you were

02:16:25.600 --> 02:16:27.970 align:middle line:84%
to go onto the
veteran's benefits site

02:16:27.970 --> 02:16:29.700 align:middle line:84%
on our state web
site, you'll see

02:16:29.700 --> 02:16:33.480 align:middle line:84%
that we've bestowed benefits
to our World War II veterans,

02:16:33.480 --> 02:16:36.900 align:middle line:84%
our Korean War veterans, our
Vietnam veterans, Gulf War

02:16:36.900 --> 02:16:39.760 align:middle line:84%
veterans, and Iraq and
Afghanistan veterans.

02:16:39.760 --> 02:16:44.150 align:middle line:84%
The 2005 piece of legislation
was the most recent

02:16:44.150 --> 02:16:45.799 align:middle line:90%
to update that.

02:16:45.799 --> 02:16:51.879 align:middle line:84%
What this amendment does here
is it adds on and clarifies

02:16:51.879 --> 02:16:54.350 align:middle line:90%
the 2005 Welcome Home Bill.

02:16:54.350 --> 02:16:57.330 align:middle line:84%
And I've had the opportunity to
work with our state treasurer,

02:16:57.330 --> 02:17:01.290 align:middle line:84%
who has made it a point to want
to make sure all folks serving

02:17:01.290 --> 02:17:04.459 align:middle line:84%
overseas are included in
the benefit that we give.

02:17:04.459 --> 02:17:07.510 align:middle line:84%
So what this does is
it expands the bonus

02:17:07.510 --> 02:17:09.690 align:middle line:84%
to those serving in
hostile territories

02:17:09.690 --> 02:17:12.730 align:middle line:84%
as designated by the
Department of Defense

02:17:12.730 --> 02:17:14.330 align:middle line:90%
under federal guidelines.

02:17:14.330 --> 02:17:18.250 align:middle line:84%
Some of the countries that
will be included that currently

02:17:18.250 --> 02:17:23.240 align:middle line:84%
do not exist are Iran, Israel,
Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya,

02:17:23.240 --> 02:17:25.809 align:middle line:90%
Pakistan, just to name a few.

02:17:25.809 --> 02:17:28.770 align:middle line:84%
So this will modernize
the Welcome Home Bill,

02:17:28.770 --> 02:17:32.500 align:middle line:84%
as we have members of all
branches of our armed forces

02:17:32.500 --> 02:17:36.940 align:middle line:84%
serving in all corners of
the world as we speak today.

02:17:36.940 --> 02:17:39.400 align:middle line:84%
It's an outstanding
amendment, and it

02:17:39.400 --> 02:17:42.520 align:middle line:84%
reaches many, many veterans
who have served admirably

02:17:42.520 --> 02:17:44.879 align:middle line:84%
and have come home and will
include them in the goodwill

02:17:44.879 --> 02:17:48.370 align:middle line:84%
that this body continues to
do on behalf of our veterans.

02:17:48.370 --> 02:17:53.040 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I hope that
the amendment is adopted.

02:17:53.040 --> 02:17:56.290 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

02:17:56.290 --> 02:17:58.700 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
and I thank the gentleman

02:17:58.700 --> 02:17:59.639 align:middle line:90%
for his explanation.

02:17:59.639 --> 02:18:02.200 align:middle line:84%
And part of that
explanation, Mr. President,

02:18:02.200 --> 02:18:05.120 align:middle line:84%
was very important, and that
is that this chamber has always

02:18:05.120 --> 02:18:07.450 align:middle line:84%
stood firm in support
of our veterans.

02:18:07.450 --> 02:18:09.730 align:middle line:84%
And in order for us to be
able to do that once again,

02:18:09.730 --> 02:18:11.430 align:middle line:84%
I move that when a vote
is taken on this matter,

02:18:11.430 --> 02:18:12.639 align:middle line:84%
it be taken by a call
of the yeas and nays.

02:18:12.639 --> 02:18:14.250 align:middle line:84%
[INAUDIBLE] be taken by a
call of the yeas and nays.

02:18:14.250 --> 02:18:15.249 align:middle line:90%
Who is joining with him?

02:18:15.249 --> 02:18:16.200 align:middle line:90%
Rise and be counted.

02:18:16.200 --> 02:18:18.670 align:middle line:84%
A sufficient number having
risen, when the vote is taken,

02:18:18.670 --> 02:18:22.469 align:middle line:84%
it will be taken by a
call of the yeas and nays.

02:18:22.469 --> 02:18:24.770 align:middle line:84%
The clerk will call the roll,
beginning with the chair.

02:18:24.770 --> 02:18:36.799 align:middle line:90%


02:18:36.799 --> 02:18:37.691 align:middle line:90%
--Rosenberg.

02:18:37.691 --> 02:18:38.190 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:38.190 --> 02:18:38.690 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:38.690 --> 02:18:41.230 align:middle line:90%


02:18:41.230 --> 02:18:42.770 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Barrett.

02:18:42.770 --> 02:18:43.270 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:43.270 --> 02:18:44.250 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:44.250 --> 02:18:46.049 align:middle line:90%
Joseph A. Boncore.

02:18:46.049 --> 02:18:47.129 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:47.129 --> 02:18:48.360 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:48.360 --> 02:18:50.420 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady.

02:18:50.420 --> 02:18:50.969 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:50.969 --> 02:18:52.340 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:52.340 --> 02:18:54.900 align:middle line:90%
William N. Brownsberger.

02:18:54.900 --> 02:18:55.400 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:55.400 --> 02:18:56.440 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:56.440 --> 02:18:58.231 align:middle line:90%
Harriet L. Chandler.

02:18:58.231 --> 02:18:58.730 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:18:58.730 --> 02:19:01.370 align:middle line:90%
Yes Sonia Chang-Diaz.

02:19:01.370 --> 02:19:02.389 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:02.389 --> 02:19:03.469 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:03.469 --> 02:19:05.230 align:middle line:90%
Cynthia Stone Creem.

02:19:05.230 --> 02:19:05.760 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:05.760 --> 02:19:06.900 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:06.900 --> 02:19:08.160 align:middle line:90%
Julian Cyr.

02:19:08.160 --> 02:19:09.000 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:09.000 --> 02:19:12.761 align:middle line:90%
Yes Viriato M. deMacedo.

02:19:12.761 --> 02:19:13.260 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:13.260 --> 02:19:16.341 align:middle line:90%
Yes Sal N. DiDomenico.

02:19:16.341 --> 02:19:16.840 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:16.840 --> 02:19:17.450 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:17.450 --> 02:19:19.611 align:middle line:90%
Eileen M. Donoghue.

02:19:19.611 --> 02:19:20.110 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:20.110 --> 02:19:20.940 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:20.940 --> 02:19:23.559 align:middle line:90%
James B. Eldridge.

02:19:23.559 --> 02:19:24.059 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:24.059 --> 02:19:24.719 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:24.719 --> 02:19:26.820 align:middle line:90%
Ryan C. Fattman.

02:19:26.820 --> 02:19:27.320 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:27.320 --> 02:19:28.100 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:28.100 --> 02:19:30.450 align:middle line:90%
Jennifer L. Flanagan.

02:19:30.450 --> 02:19:30.950 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:30.950 --> 02:19:33.129 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:33.129 --> 02:19:35.299 align:middle line:90%
Linda [INAUDIBLE] Forry.

02:19:35.299 --> 02:19:36.389 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:36.389 --> 02:19:36.889 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:36.889 --> 02:19:37.570 align:middle line:90%
Anne Gobi.

02:19:37.570 --> 02:19:38.260 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:38.260 --> 02:19:39.530 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:39.530 --> 02:19:41.780 align:middle line:90%
Adam G. Hinds.

02:19:41.780 --> 02:19:42.299 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:42.299 --> 02:19:45.680 align:middle line:90%
yes Donald F. Humason, Jr.

02:19:45.680 --> 02:19:46.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:46.330 --> 02:19:47.280 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:47.280 --> 02:19:49.050 align:middle line:90%
Patricia D. Jehlen.

02:19:49.050 --> 02:19:54.071 align:middle line:90%


02:19:54.071 --> 02:19:54.570 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:54.570 --> 02:19:55.720 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:55.720 --> 02:19:58.450 align:middle line:90%
John F. Keenan.

02:19:58.450 --> 02:19:59.591 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:19:59.591 --> 02:20:00.090 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:00.090 --> 02:20:01.841 align:middle line:90%
Eric P. Lesser.

02:20:01.841 --> 02:20:02.340 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:02.340 --> 02:20:02.990 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:02.990 --> 02:20:04.370 align:middle line:90%
Jason M. Lewis.

02:20:04.370 --> 02:20:05.450 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:05.450 --> 02:20:06.780 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:06.780 --> 02:20:09.210 align:middle line:90%
Barbara A. L'Italien.

02:20:09.210 --> 02:20:09.710 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:09.710 --> 02:20:10.240 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:10.240 --> 02:20:11.640 align:middle line:90%
Joan B. Lovely.

02:20:11.640 --> 02:20:12.480 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:12.480 --> 02:20:13.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:13.330 --> 02:20:14.700 align:middle line:90%
Thomas M. McGee.

02:20:14.700 --> 02:20:15.350 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:15.350 --> 02:20:16.190 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:16.190 --> 02:20:17.990 align:middle line:90%
Mark C. Montigny.

02:20:17.990 --> 02:20:18.540 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:18.540 --> 02:20:19.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:19.330 --> 02:20:21.660 align:middle line:90%
Michael O. Moore.

02:20:21.660 --> 02:20:22.510 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:22.510 --> 02:20:23.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:23.010 --> 02:20:24.140 align:middle line:90%
Patrick M. O'Connor.

02:20:24.140 --> 02:20:24.670 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:24.670 --> 02:20:25.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:25.610 --> 02:20:28.260 align:middle line:90%
Kathleen O'Connor Ives.

02:20:28.260 --> 02:20:28.760 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:28.760 --> 02:20:29.320 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:29.320 --> 02:20:31.430 align:middle line:90%
Marc R. Pacheco.

02:20:31.430 --> 02:20:32.040 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:32.040 --> 02:20:32.830 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:32.830 --> 02:20:34.880 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Rodrigues.

02:20:34.880 --> 02:20:35.560 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:35.560 --> 02:20:36.490 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:36.490 --> 02:20:38.850 align:middle line:90%
Richard J. Ross.

02:20:38.850 --> 02:20:39.350 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:39.350 --> 02:20:39.850 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:39.850 --> 02:20:41.400 align:middle line:90%
Michael F. Rush.

02:20:41.400 --> 02:20:42.050 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:42.050 --> 02:20:43.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:43.200 --> 02:20:45.960 align:middle line:90%
Karen E. Spilka.

02:20:45.960 --> 02:20:46.460 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:46.460 --> 02:20:46.960 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:46.960 --> 02:20:49.101 align:middle line:90%
Bruce E. Tarr.

02:20:49.101 --> 02:20:49.600 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:49.600 --> 02:20:50.300 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:50.300 --> 02:20:52.271 align:middle line:90%
Walter F. Timilty.

02:20:52.271 --> 02:20:52.770 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:52.770 --> 02:20:53.580 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:53.580 --> 02:20:55.570 align:middle line:90%
James T. Welch.

02:20:55.570 --> 02:20:56.070 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:56.070 --> 02:20:56.569 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:20:56.569 --> 02:20:58.060 align:middle line:90%
Have all members been recorded?

02:20:58.060 --> 02:21:13.940 align:middle line:84%
In this matter, 38 having
voted in the affirmative, none

02:21:13.940 --> 02:21:16.910 align:middle line:84%
in the negative, the
amendment is adopted.

02:21:16.910 --> 02:21:22.330 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Worcester
and Middlesex, Ms. Flanagan,

02:21:22.330 --> 02:21:24.650 align:middle line:84%
asks that we consider
no action as having been

02:21:24.650 --> 02:21:26.950 align:middle line:90%
taken on amendment number 305.

02:21:26.950 --> 02:21:28.370 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

02:21:28.370 --> 02:21:30.020 align:middle line:84%
The chair here
[INAUDIBLE] and we

02:21:30.020 --> 02:21:32.490 align:middle line:84%
will consider no
action as having been

02:21:32.490 --> 02:21:34.600 align:middle line:90%
taken on amendment number 305.

02:21:34.600 --> 02:21:37.700 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment
is number 21, offered

02:21:37.700 --> 02:21:39.530 align:middle line:84%
by the senator from
Plymouth and Norfolk,

02:21:39.530 --> 02:21:43.040 align:middle line:84%
Mr. O'Connor, a redrafted
amendment, the title of which

02:21:43.040 --> 02:21:43.880 align:middle line:90%
the clerk will read.

02:21:43.880 --> 02:21:46.540 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
21 by Mr. O'Connor,

02:21:46.540 --> 02:21:48.850 align:middle line:90%
conductive concrete study.

02:21:48.850 --> 02:21:51.930 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Plymouth
and Norfolk, Mr. O'Connor.

02:21:51.930 --> 02:21:54.590 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the membership.

02:21:54.590 --> 02:21:57.670 align:middle line:84%
This amendment, this
refiled, redrafted amendment,

02:21:57.670 --> 02:22:01.170 align:middle line:84%
again would call for the
Massachusetts Department

02:22:01.170 --> 02:22:04.230 align:middle line:84%
of Transportation to
partnership with the University

02:22:04.230 --> 02:22:06.360 align:middle line:84%
of Massachusetts
School of Engineering

02:22:06.360 --> 02:22:10.350 align:middle line:84%
in order to create a feasibility
study in conductive concrete.

02:22:10.350 --> 02:22:12.630 align:middle line:84%
It's a relatively
new technology that

02:22:12.630 --> 02:22:14.910 align:middle line:84%
was created by
Christopher Tuan, a doctor

02:22:14.910 --> 02:22:17.500 align:middle line:84%
and professor of engineering
at the University of Nebraska

02:22:17.500 --> 02:22:18.350 align:middle line:90%
at Lincoln.

02:22:18.350 --> 02:22:20.400 align:middle line:84%
Essentially what
this does is include

02:22:20.400 --> 02:22:23.620 align:middle line:84%
20% of regular
concrete structure

02:22:23.620 --> 02:22:27.650 align:middle line:84%
and replace that with steel
shavings and carbon particles.

02:22:27.650 --> 02:22:31.190 align:middle line:84%
This attached with the
source of 48 volt batteries

02:22:31.190 --> 02:22:35.150 align:middle line:84%
into a 220 volt
source of electricity

02:22:35.150 --> 02:22:36.910 align:middle line:84%
would allow for this
concrete to be heated

02:22:36.910 --> 02:22:42.330 align:middle line:84%
at 35 to 55 degrees in order
for no icing and no snow

02:22:42.330 --> 02:22:46.350 align:middle line:84%
to accumulate on
areas of pavement.

02:22:46.350 --> 02:22:49.040 align:middle line:84%
This has been
studied in Nebraska

02:22:49.040 --> 02:22:51.990 align:middle line:84%
by the Department of Roads
on a bridge in Nebraska

02:22:51.990 --> 02:22:54.260 align:middle line:84%
that the University of
Nebraska commissioned.

02:22:54.260 --> 02:22:56.890 align:middle line:84%
I believe this is something
that, when you look at--

02:22:56.890 --> 02:23:00.930 align:middle line:84%
I mean, there's no one that
doesn't see the effects of snow

02:23:00.930 --> 02:23:02.730 align:middle line:84%
and the effects of
salt and the effects

02:23:02.730 --> 02:23:06.100 align:middle line:84%
the plows have on our
roads on a day-to-day basis

02:23:06.100 --> 02:23:07.187 align:middle line:90%
during the winter months.

02:23:07.187 --> 02:23:08.770 align:middle line:84%
This is something
that I believe could

02:23:08.770 --> 02:23:12.320 align:middle line:84%
be a innovative technique that
the Commonwealth could use.

02:23:12.320 --> 02:23:15.580 align:middle line:84%
And I think this study is going
to be something that hopefully

02:23:15.580 --> 02:23:17.270 align:middle line:84%
produces results
that include cost

02:23:17.270 --> 02:23:18.790 align:middle line:84%
savings to our
municipalities, cost

02:23:18.790 --> 02:23:20.630 align:middle line:84%
savings to the
Commonwealth, as well

02:23:20.630 --> 02:23:22.204 align:middle line:84%
as huge benefits
to our environment,

02:23:22.204 --> 02:23:24.870 align:middle line:84%
that we're not putting the salt,
we're not putting the sand down

02:23:24.870 --> 02:23:25.770 align:middle line:90%
on our streets.

02:23:25.770 --> 02:23:28.230 align:middle line:84%
It may actually create some
sort of electric source

02:23:28.230 --> 02:23:31.260 align:middle line:84%
that is able to heat these
roads at 35 to 55 degrees.

02:23:31.260 --> 02:23:33.700 align:middle line:84%
And I want to thank you Mr.
President for your leadership

02:23:33.700 --> 02:23:37.230 align:middle line:84%
on putting this through, and
reconstructing this amendment

02:23:37.230 --> 02:23:38.670 align:middle line:84%
to make it make
a lot more sense.

02:23:38.670 --> 02:23:40.730 align:middle line:84%
So thank you, Mr.
President, I appreciate it,

02:23:40.730 --> 02:23:42.270 align:middle line:84%
and I hope this
amendment passes.

02:23:42.270 --> 02:23:44.436 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

02:23:44.436 --> 02:23:46.280 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:23:46.280 --> 02:23:47.009 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

02:23:47.009 --> 02:23:48.050 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is adopted.

02:23:48.050 --> 02:23:51.060 align:middle line:90%


02:23:51.060 --> 02:23:54.320 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is number
37 offered by the Senator

02:23:54.320 --> 02:23:56.980 align:middle line:84%
from Worcester and Norfolk,
Mr. Fattman, the title

02:23:56.980 --> 02:23:58.510 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:23:58.510 --> 02:24:00.900 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 37,
amendment, Mr. Fattman,

02:24:00.900 --> 02:24:03.450 align:middle line:84%
single sales rate
factor analysis.

02:24:03.450 --> 02:24:05.970 align:middle line:84%
The questions comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

02:24:05.970 --> 02:24:08.152 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:24:08.152 --> 02:24:08.860 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

02:24:08.860 --> 02:24:10.150 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is adopted.

02:24:10.150 --> 02:24:14.500 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
amendment number 187,

02:24:14.500 --> 02:24:16.550 align:middle line:84%
offered by the Senator
from Norfolk and Plymouth,

02:24:16.550 --> 02:24:20.970 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Keenan, the title of
which the court will read.

02:24:20.970 --> 02:24:24.660 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 187 by Mr.
Keenan, child care resource

02:24:24.660 --> 02:24:25.814 align:middle line:90%
and referral programs.

02:24:25.814 --> 02:24:27.980 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

02:24:27.980 --> 02:24:30.600 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:24:30.600 --> 02:24:31.600 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:24:31.600 --> 02:24:33.280 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:24:33.280 --> 02:24:35.890 align:middle line:84%
The next is a redrafted
amendment, number 194,

02:24:35.890 --> 02:24:39.030 align:middle line:84%
offered by the Senator from
Essex, Mr. McGee, the title

02:24:39.030 --> 02:24:41.050 align:middle line:90%
to which the clerk will read.

02:24:41.050 --> 02:24:44.480 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 194 by Mr.
McGee, quality enhancements

02:24:44.480 --> 02:24:47.370 align:middle line:84%
in after school and out
of school time, ASOT--

02:24:47.370 --> 02:24:49.821 align:middle line:90%


02:24:49.821 --> 02:24:51.820 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

02:24:51.820 --> 02:24:54.030 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from
Essex, Mr. McGee.

02:24:54.030 --> 02:24:57.350 align:middle line:90%


02:24:57.350 --> 02:24:58.980 align:middle line:84%
The after school
out of school time

02:24:58.980 --> 02:25:01.850 align:middle line:84%
quality grant is the only
dedicated after school line

02:25:01.850 --> 02:25:03.540 align:middle line:90%
item in Massachusetts.

02:25:03.540 --> 02:25:06.650 align:middle line:84%
This amendment would increase
funding for grants or subsidies

02:25:06.650 --> 02:25:12.260 align:middle line:84%
for after school and out of
school programs to $3,750,000.

02:25:12.260 --> 02:25:16.110 align:middle line:84%
Children youth and families need
better access to high quality

02:25:16.110 --> 02:25:19.280 align:middle line:84%
after school and out of
school time programming.

02:25:19.280 --> 02:25:23.010 align:middle line:84%
Currently, 80% of the
approximately 1.3 million

02:25:23.010 --> 02:25:26.000 align:middle line:84%
school-age children and
youth in Massachusetts

02:25:26.000 --> 02:25:28.610 align:middle line:84%
do not have access to
affordable high quality

02:25:28.610 --> 02:25:31.510 align:middle line:84%
after school and expanded
learning opportunities.

02:25:31.510 --> 02:25:34.600 align:middle line:84%
Currently, there were over
16,000 school age children

02:25:34.600 --> 02:25:37.680 align:middle line:84%
on the Department of Early
Education and Care's wait list

02:25:37.680 --> 02:25:38.960 align:middle line:90%
alone.

02:25:38.960 --> 02:25:42.150 align:middle line:84%
The ASOG grant, the after school
and out of school time grant

02:25:42.150 --> 02:25:45.230 align:middle line:84%
provides essential supports
for working families

02:25:45.230 --> 02:25:48.550 align:middle line:84%
and keeps students safe during
out of school time hours.

02:25:48.550 --> 02:25:52.280 align:middle line:84%
Over 78% of the students
served through the ASOG grant

02:25:52.280 --> 02:25:56.030 align:middle line:84%
are from low-income families,
as defined by their eligibility

02:25:56.030 --> 02:25:58.670 align:middle line:90%
for free or reduced lunch.

02:25:58.670 --> 02:26:01.530 align:middle line:84%
Language includes funding to
increase access to after school

02:26:01.530 --> 02:26:02.940 align:middle line:90%
and summer programs.

02:26:02.940 --> 02:26:06.100 align:middle line:84%
The ASOG grant currently
funds 84 grants

02:26:06.100 --> 02:26:08.860 align:middle line:84%
to public school districts,
non-public schools

02:26:08.860 --> 02:26:10.950 align:middle line:84%
and community
based organizations

02:26:10.950 --> 02:26:14.240 align:middle line:84%
across Massachusetts
to provide high quality

02:26:14.240 --> 02:26:18.510 align:middle line:84%
academic and non-academic
programming for approximately

02:26:18.510 --> 02:26:22.140 align:middle line:84%
12,000 students in grades K
through 12 during the school

02:26:22.140 --> 02:26:24.740 align:middle line:90%
year and summer.

02:26:24.740 --> 02:26:27.400 align:middle line:84%
The ASOG grant supports
program enhancements

02:26:27.400 --> 02:26:30.610 align:middle line:84%
in the following areas,
comprehensive and balanced

02:26:30.610 --> 02:26:33.190 align:middle line:84%
academic and
nonacademic programming,

02:26:33.190 --> 02:26:36.580 align:middle line:84%
serving special populations,
particularly students

02:26:36.580 --> 02:26:39.220 align:middle line:84%
with IEPs and English
language learners,

02:26:39.220 --> 02:26:42.160 align:middle line:84%
in inclusive settings,
partnerships,

02:26:42.160 --> 02:26:45.670 align:middle line:84%
family involvement, and
highly qualified staff.

02:26:45.670 --> 02:26:47.400 align:middle line:84%
By following the
Department of Elementary

02:26:47.400 --> 02:26:51.290 align:middle line:84%
and Secondary Education and
Early Education and Cares,

02:26:51.290 --> 02:26:55.190 align:middle line:84%
well-defined guidelines
for quality enhancements,

02:26:55.190 --> 02:26:57.810 align:middle line:84%
and the state's
curriculum frameworks,

02:26:57.810 --> 02:27:00.440 align:middle line:84%
ASOG grantees providing
high quality out

02:27:00.440 --> 02:27:03.740 align:middle line:84%
of school time programming that
complements their school day

02:27:03.740 --> 02:27:07.400 align:middle line:84%
learning, strengthens
family engagement,

02:27:07.400 --> 02:27:11.460 align:middle line:84%
and meets the needs
of all students.

02:27:11.460 --> 02:27:13.360 align:middle line:84%
ASOG grantees
support a wide range

02:27:13.360 --> 02:27:17.140 align:middle line:84%
of programming, STEM, health
and wellness, arts and cultural.

02:27:17.140 --> 02:27:19.780 align:middle line:84%
The ASOG quality
enhancement grant

02:27:19.780 --> 02:27:21.670 align:middle line:90%
is extremely cost effective.

02:27:21.670 --> 02:27:24.040 align:middle line:84%
The ASOG grant is a
direct service grant

02:27:24.040 --> 02:27:25.600 align:middle line:84%
with no funds for
administration.

02:27:25.600 --> 02:27:29.400 align:middle line:90%


02:27:29.400 --> 02:27:33.050 align:middle line:84%
The ASOG grant requires grantees
to leverage private funding

02:27:33.050 --> 02:27:36.947 align:middle line:84%
and resources equal
to at least 20%.

02:27:36.947 --> 02:27:39.030 align:middle line:84%
This amendment includes
funding for a data sharing

02:27:39.030 --> 02:27:42.420 align:middle line:84%
pilot, which is very
important, and I'm

02:27:42.420 --> 02:27:43.730 align:middle line:90%
glad that it's included.

02:27:43.730 --> 02:27:46.540 align:middle line:84%
This allows collaboration
between school districts

02:27:46.540 --> 02:27:48.380 align:middle line:84%
and community based
organizations,

02:27:48.380 --> 02:27:53.210 align:middle line:84%
a $100,000 earmark for a pilot
data sharing program designed

02:27:53.210 --> 02:27:56.560 align:middle line:84%
to provide school districts
with funds to partner

02:27:56.560 --> 02:27:58.730 align:middle line:84%
with local community
based organizations

02:27:58.730 --> 02:28:00.540 align:middle line:90%
and to share data.

02:28:00.540 --> 02:28:03.740 align:middle line:84%
When community based
organizations access students

02:28:03.740 --> 02:28:09.160 align:middle line:84%
in-school test scores,
attendance records and behavior

02:28:09.160 --> 02:28:10.820 align:middle line:84%
results, it allows
them to better serve

02:28:10.820 --> 02:28:12.020 align:middle line:90%
the kids in general.

02:28:12.020 --> 02:28:15.160 align:middle line:84%
Academic data isn't the only
valuable tool for the after

02:28:15.160 --> 02:28:16.720 align:middle line:90%
school and summer programs.

02:28:16.720 --> 02:28:20.100 align:middle line:84%
Social and emotional
learning, health and wellness,

02:28:20.100 --> 02:28:22.210 align:middle line:84%
and other non-academic
indicators

02:28:22.210 --> 02:28:24.580 align:middle line:84%
will be valuable in
the overall success

02:28:24.580 --> 02:28:26.670 align:middle line:90%
of the students involved.

02:28:26.670 --> 02:28:29.650 align:middle line:84%
The pilot project would
establish a secure web portal

02:28:29.650 --> 02:28:32.890 align:middle line:84%
between the two locations,
allowing seamless access

02:28:32.890 --> 02:28:34.630 align:middle line:84%
to the student
data on both ends.

02:28:34.630 --> 02:28:39.540 align:middle line:84%
The $100,000 earmark would allow
DECI to continue implementation

02:28:39.540 --> 02:28:43.460 align:middle line:84%
of a data sharing pilot,
working with one or two school

02:28:43.460 --> 02:28:46.950 align:middle line:84%
districts, and local CBL
is willing to participate,

02:28:46.950 --> 02:28:49.600 align:middle line:84%
bringing in a data sharing
tool and providing data

02:28:49.600 --> 02:28:51.390 align:middle line:90%
security training.

02:28:51.390 --> 02:28:53.650 align:middle line:84%
Overall, the process helps
everyone, the school,

02:28:53.650 --> 02:28:57.710 align:middle line:84%
community, CBOs, parents,
and most importantly children

02:28:57.710 --> 02:28:58.750 align:middle line:90%
and youth.

02:28:58.750 --> 02:29:00.250 align:middle line:90%
Thank you for listening.

02:29:00.250 --> 02:29:01.220 align:middle line:90%
This is very important.

02:29:01.220 --> 02:29:03.460 align:middle line:84%
And I ask your support
on this amendment.

02:29:03.460 --> 02:29:04.520 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

02:29:04.520 --> 02:29:06.936 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on adoption
of the redrafted amendment.

02:29:06.936 --> 02:29:09.160 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:29:09.160 --> 02:29:10.190 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

02:29:10.190 --> 02:29:12.630 align:middle line:84%
And the redrafted
amendment is adopted.

02:29:12.630 --> 02:29:15.620 align:middle line:84%
The next is Amendment number
229, offered by the Senator

02:29:15.620 --> 02:29:20.120 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

02:29:20.120 --> 02:29:23.390 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 249 by Mr.
Tarr, Commission Corps veteran

02:29:23.390 --> 02:29:24.040 align:middle line:90%
service.

02:29:24.040 --> 02:29:26.550 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
this redrafted amendment.

02:29:26.550 --> 02:29:29.780 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor-- the
chair recognizes the senator

02:29:29.780 --> 02:29:31.850 align:middle line:90%
from Essex.

02:29:31.850 --> 02:29:33.620 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, this
particular amendment

02:29:33.620 --> 02:29:35.420 align:middle line:84%
addresses a group
of veterans who

02:29:35.420 --> 02:29:38.860 align:middle line:84%
have been preempted from being
able to enter our retirement

02:29:38.860 --> 02:29:43.420 align:middle line:84%
system through what I consider
to be a serious and egregious

02:29:43.420 --> 02:29:44.270 align:middle line:90%
oversight.

02:29:44.270 --> 02:29:46.780 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, the
amendment allows a member

02:29:46.780 --> 02:29:49.150 align:middle line:84%
in service of a
retirement system, who

02:29:49.150 --> 02:29:52.480 align:middle line:84%
served in the Commission
Corps of the US Public Health

02:29:52.480 --> 02:29:55.150 align:middle line:84%
Service, the Commission
Corp of the National Oceanic

02:29:55.150 --> 02:29:58.080 align:middle line:84%
and Atmospheric Administration,
and who have completed

02:29:58.080 --> 02:30:01.190 align:middle line:84%
four or more years of
membership in those services,

02:30:01.190 --> 02:30:04.570 align:middle line:84%
and retired after
January 1st, 1975,

02:30:04.570 --> 02:30:06.530 align:middle line:84%
to be able to
receive full credit

02:30:06.530 --> 02:30:09.060 align:middle line:90%
for the period of that service.

02:30:09.060 --> 02:30:10.930 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, these
are individuals

02:30:10.930 --> 02:30:12.310 align:middle line:90%
who have served our country.

02:30:12.310 --> 02:30:14.500 align:middle line:84%
They have served our
country in uniform.

02:30:14.500 --> 02:30:16.420 align:middle line:84%
And they deserve to
be able to be treated

02:30:16.420 --> 02:30:20.210 align:middle line:84%
fairly and equally with
regard to other veterans

02:30:20.210 --> 02:30:21.380 align:middle line:90%
of similar status.

02:30:21.380 --> 02:30:24.600 align:middle line:84%
So Mr. President, I hope that
this amendment is adopted.

02:30:24.600 --> 02:30:26.800 align:middle line:84%
And I hope that when a vote
is taken on this matter,

02:30:26.800 --> 02:30:28.380 align:middle line:84%
it be taking by a call
of the yeas and nays.

02:30:28.380 --> 02:30:29.921 align:middle line:84%
Taken by a call of
the yeas and nays,

02:30:29.921 --> 02:30:31.460 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE] rise and be counted.

02:30:31.460 --> 02:30:34.690 align:middle line:84%
A sufficient number having
arisen, when the vote is taken,

02:30:34.690 --> 02:30:37.570 align:middle line:84%
it will be taken by a
call of the ayes and nays.

02:30:37.570 --> 02:30:39.410 align:middle line:90%
It appears to be right now.

02:30:39.410 --> 02:30:41.240 align:middle line:90%
The clerk will call the roll.

02:30:41.240 --> 02:30:56.516 align:middle line:90%


02:30:56.516 --> 02:30:57.390 align:middle line:90%
Stanley C. Rosenberg?

02:30:57.390 --> 02:30:59.881 align:middle line:90%


02:30:59.881 --> 02:31:00.380 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:00.380 --> 02:31:03.020 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:03.020 --> 02:31:05.260 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Barrett?

02:31:05.260 --> 02:31:05.760 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:05.760 --> 02:31:07.180 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:07.180 --> 02:31:08.330 align:middle line:90%
Joseph A. Boncore?

02:31:08.330 --> 02:31:09.390 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:09.390 --> 02:31:10.820 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:10.820 --> 02:31:16.015 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady

02:31:16.015 --> 02:31:17.015 align:middle line:90%
William M. Brownsberger?

02:31:17.015 --> 02:31:21.490 align:middle line:90%


02:31:21.490 --> 02:31:22.540 align:middle line:90%
Harriette L. Chandler?

02:31:22.540 --> 02:31:26.020 align:middle line:90%


02:31:26.020 --> 02:31:27.970 align:middle line:90%
Sonia Chang-Diaz?

02:31:27.970 --> 02:31:28.470 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:28.470 --> 02:31:29.590 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:29.590 --> 02:31:31.311 align:middle line:90%
Cynthia Stone-Creem?

02:31:31.311 --> 02:31:31.810 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:31.810 --> 02:31:33.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:33.010 --> 02:31:33.640 align:middle line:90%
Julian Cyr?

02:31:33.640 --> 02:31:34.410 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:34.410 --> 02:31:36.750 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:36.750 --> 02:31:38.780 align:middle line:90%
Viriato M. deMacedo?

02:31:38.780 --> 02:31:39.280 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:39.280 --> 02:31:40.210 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:40.210 --> 02:31:42.180 align:middle line:90%
Sal DiDomenico?

02:31:42.180 --> 02:31:42.680 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:42.680 --> 02:31:43.580 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:43.580 --> 02:31:45.270 align:middle line:90%
Eileen M. Donoghue?

02:31:45.270 --> 02:31:45.820 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:45.820 --> 02:31:46.700 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:46.700 --> 02:31:48.780 align:middle line:90%
James B. Eldridge?

02:31:48.780 --> 02:31:49.280 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:49.280 --> 02:31:50.470 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:50.470 --> 02:31:52.121 align:middle line:90%
Ryan C. Fattman?

02:31:52.121 --> 02:31:52.620 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:52.620 --> 02:31:53.770 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:53.770 --> 02:31:56.080 align:middle line:90%
Jennifer L. Flanagan

02:31:56.080 --> 02:31:57.400 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:57.400 --> 02:31:58.710 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:31:58.710 --> 02:32:00.790 align:middle line:90%
Linda Dorcena Forry?

02:32:00.790 --> 02:32:01.820 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:01.820 --> 02:32:02.320 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:02.320 --> 02:32:03.000 align:middle line:90%
Anne M. Gobi?

02:32:03.000 --> 02:32:03.810 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:03.810 --> 02:32:05.140 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:05.140 --> 02:32:07.050 align:middle line:90%
Adam G. Hinds?

02:32:07.050 --> 02:32:07.550 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:07.550 --> 02:32:08.850 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:08.850 --> 02:32:10.280 align:middle line:90%
Donald F. Humason, Jr.?

02:32:10.280 --> 02:32:10.920 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:10.920 --> 02:32:12.350 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:12.350 --> 02:32:14.151 align:middle line:90%
Patricia D. Jehlen?

02:32:14.151 --> 02:32:14.650 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:14.650 --> 02:32:16.220 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:16.220 --> 02:32:17.880 align:middle line:90%
John F. Keenan?

02:32:17.880 --> 02:32:18.900 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:18.900 --> 02:32:19.400 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:19.400 --> 02:32:20.950 align:middle line:90%
Eric P. Lesser?

02:32:20.950 --> 02:32:21.450 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:21.450 --> 02:32:22.490 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:22.490 --> 02:32:23.310 align:middle line:90%
Jason M. Lewis?

02:32:23.310 --> 02:32:24.460 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:24.460 --> 02:32:26.030 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:26.030 --> 02:32:27.140 align:middle line:90%
Barbara L'Italien?

02:32:27.140 --> 02:32:27.940 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:27.940 --> 02:32:29.400 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:29.400 --> 02:32:31.170 align:middle line:90%
Joan B. Lovely?

02:32:31.170 --> 02:32:31.680 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:31.680 --> 02:32:32.720 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:32.720 --> 02:32:34.490 align:middle line:90%
Thomas M. McGee?

02:32:34.490 --> 02:32:35.510 align:middle line:90%
Yes

02:32:35.510 --> 02:32:36.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:36.010 --> 02:32:37.500 align:middle line:90%
Mark Montigny?

02:32:37.500 --> 02:32:38.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:38.010 --> 02:32:39.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:39.330 --> 02:32:40.160 align:middle line:90%
Michael O. Moore?

02:32:40.160 --> 02:32:41.190 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:41.190 --> 02:32:42.530 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:42.530 --> 02:32:44.430 align:middle line:90%
Patrick M. O'Connor?

02:32:44.430 --> 02:32:44.940 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:44.940 --> 02:32:45.880 align:middle line:90%
Yes

02:32:45.880 --> 02:32:48.000 align:middle line:90%
Kathleen O'Connor-Ives?

02:32:48.000 --> 02:32:48.500 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:48.500 --> 02:32:49.520 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:49.520 --> 02:32:51.060 align:middle line:90%
Marc Pacheco?

02:32:51.060 --> 02:32:51.730 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:51.730 --> 02:32:53.540 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:53.540 --> 02:32:54.970 align:middle line:90%
Michael M. Rodrigues?

02:32:54.970 --> 02:32:55.550 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:55.550 --> 02:32:57.130 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:57.130 --> 02:32:58.740 align:middle line:90%
Richard J. Ross?

02:32:58.740 --> 02:32:59.240 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:32:59.240 --> 02:33:00.240 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:00.240 --> 02:33:01.020 align:middle line:90%
Michael F. Rush?

02:33:01.020 --> 02:33:02.170 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:02.170 --> 02:33:03.620 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:03.620 --> 02:33:04.540 align:middle line:90%
Karen E. Spilka?

02:33:04.540 --> 02:33:05.540 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:05.540 --> 02:33:06.840 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:06.840 --> 02:33:08.100 align:middle line:90%
Bruce E. Tarr?

02:33:08.100 --> 02:33:08.840 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:08.840 --> 02:33:10.130 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:10.130 --> 02:33:11.830 align:middle line:90%
Walter F. Timilty?

02:33:11.830 --> 02:33:12.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:12.330 --> 02:33:13.490 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:13.490 --> 02:33:15.320 align:middle line:90%
James T. Welch?

02:33:15.320 --> 02:33:15.820 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:15.820 --> 02:33:17.710 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:17.710 --> 02:33:19.510 align:middle line:90%
Have all members been recorded?

02:33:19.510 --> 02:33:23.950 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from Plymouth
and Bristol, Mr. Brady.

02:33:23.950 --> 02:33:26.500 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
have I been recorded?

02:33:26.500 --> 02:33:27.740 align:middle line:90%
You have not, Sir.

02:33:27.740 --> 02:33:30.580 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE]

02:33:30.580 --> 02:33:32.740 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady votes yes.

02:33:32.740 --> 02:33:34.630 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from Middlesex,
Mr. Brownsberger.

02:33:34.630 --> 02:33:37.940 align:middle line:90%


02:33:37.940 --> 02:33:38.661 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE]

02:33:38.661 --> 02:33:39.410 align:middle line:90%
You have not, Sir.

02:33:39.410 --> 02:33:42.600 align:middle line:90%


02:33:42.600 --> 02:33:44.662 align:middle line:84%
William N.
Brownsberger votes yes.

02:33:44.662 --> 02:33:46.370 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from
Worcester, Ms. Chandler.

02:33:46.370 --> 02:33:49.930 align:middle line:90%


02:33:49.930 --> 02:33:53.211 align:middle line:90%
Harriett L. Out Chandler?

02:33:53.211 --> 02:33:53.710 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:33:53.710 --> 02:34:09.045 align:middle line:90%


02:34:09.045 --> 02:34:11.420 align:middle line:84%
On this matter, 38, having
voted in the affirmative, none

02:34:11.420 --> 02:34:14.610 align:middle line:84%
in the negative, the
amendment is approved.

02:34:14.610 --> 02:34:17.780 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment
before us is--

02:34:17.780 --> 02:34:21.630 align:middle line:90%


02:34:21.630 --> 02:34:23.960 align:middle line:84%
that one was-- what
was the number of that?

02:34:23.960 --> 02:34:33.410 align:middle line:84%
That one is number 250,
offered by the Senator

02:34:33.410 --> 02:34:37.400 align:middle line:84%
from Suffolk and Middlesex,
Mr. Brownsberger.

02:34:37.400 --> 02:34:38.360 align:middle line:90%
The title of which--

02:34:38.360 --> 02:34:40.440 align:middle line:84%
The title of which
the clerk will read.

02:34:40.440 --> 02:34:43.020 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 250 by
Mr. Brownsberger Commission

02:34:43.020 --> 02:34:46.270 align:middle line:84%
on the status of
Asian-Americans.

02:34:46.270 --> 02:34:48.700 align:middle line:84%
A question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:34:48.700 --> 02:34:50.950 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, oppose no.

02:34:50.950 --> 02:34:52.010 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

02:34:52.010 --> 02:34:54.230 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is adopted.

02:34:54.230 --> 02:34:59.485 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
amendment number 280,

02:34:59.485 --> 02:35:01.610 align:middle line:84%
authored by the Senator
from Worcester and Norfolk,

02:35:01.610 --> 02:35:04.050 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Fattman.

02:35:04.050 --> 02:35:07.500 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 280 by Mr.
Fattman, sick time reform.

02:35:07.500 --> 02:35:09.890 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

02:35:09.890 --> 02:35:15.290 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from Worcester
and Norfolk, Mr. Fattman.

02:35:15.290 --> 02:35:17.980 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you, to the members.

02:35:17.980 --> 02:35:21.780 align:middle line:84%
The pervasive theme of this
budget debate has been revenue.

02:35:21.780 --> 02:35:24.510 align:middle line:84%
Some people have
talked a little bit

02:35:24.510 --> 02:35:28.570 align:middle line:84%
about the taxomatic in
the minority leader.

02:35:28.570 --> 02:35:33.680 align:middle line:84%
Perhaps he could be credited for
talking about the tax redactic

02:35:33.680 --> 02:35:34.570 align:middle line:90%
too.

02:35:34.570 --> 02:35:37.880 align:middle line:84%
But for those of us who
are looking at the budget

02:35:37.880 --> 02:35:42.680 align:middle line:84%
and concerned about revenue, the
word reform is also an option.

02:35:42.680 --> 02:35:45.490 align:middle line:84%
And when it comes to sick
leave and some of the stories

02:35:45.490 --> 02:35:48.310 align:middle line:84%
that we've heard over
the past few months,

02:35:48.310 --> 02:35:50.270 align:middle line:84%
and over the past
few years, we know

02:35:50.270 --> 02:35:52.590 align:middle line:84%
that this is a significant
problem, people

02:35:52.590 --> 02:35:54.540 align:middle line:84%
being able to
purchase sick leave

02:35:54.540 --> 02:35:57.320 align:middle line:84%
at their end of employment
for the Commonwealth

02:35:57.320 --> 02:35:58.990 align:middle line:90%
of Massachusetts.

02:35:58.990 --> 02:36:03.300 align:middle line:84%
In fact, this problem is so
large, it is a $500 million

02:36:03.300 --> 02:36:05.530 align:middle line:90%
unfunded liability to the state.

02:36:05.530 --> 02:36:08.320 align:middle line:84%
This proposal would seek
to start to chip away

02:36:08.320 --> 02:36:12.180 align:middle line:84%
at that, capping all
sick leave time that

02:36:12.180 --> 02:36:15.130 align:middle line:84%
could be cashed out
at 1,000 hours, which

02:36:15.130 --> 02:36:17.650 align:middle line:90%
is 125 working days.

02:36:17.650 --> 02:36:21.900 align:middle line:84%
And for those who are
already beyond 1,000 hours,

02:36:21.900 --> 02:36:25.400 align:middle line:84%
it would freeze them in the
position that they stand.

02:36:25.400 --> 02:36:29.450 align:middle line:84%
This is one of those initiatives
that has to be undertaken.

02:36:29.450 --> 02:36:31.790 align:middle line:90%
Every budget we discuss this.

02:36:31.790 --> 02:36:33.460 align:middle line:90%
We're talking about cuts.

02:36:33.460 --> 02:36:35.070 align:middle line:84%
We're talking about
not having money.

02:36:35.070 --> 02:36:39.350 align:middle line:84%
The governor last
December cut $98 million.

02:36:39.350 --> 02:36:42.730 align:middle line:84%
At some point, we have to
look at the reform issues.

02:36:42.730 --> 02:36:46.530 align:middle line:84%
We have to have
a group of people

02:36:46.530 --> 02:36:50.750 align:middle line:84%
who are Commonwealth employees
that reflect sort of what's

02:36:50.750 --> 02:36:52.990 align:middle line:90%
happening in the real world.

02:36:52.990 --> 02:36:58.140 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from
Bristol and Plymouth,

02:36:58.140 --> 02:37:00.570 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Rodrigues, for what purpose
does the gentleman rise?

02:37:00.570 --> 02:37:02.153 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, we're
having difficulty

02:37:02.153 --> 02:37:03.820 align:middle line:84%
listening to the
gentleman speaking--

02:37:03.820 --> 02:37:04.980 align:middle line:90%
or hearing.

02:37:04.980 --> 02:37:07.170 align:middle line:84%
Respectfully ask
members to please

02:37:07.170 --> 02:37:09.980 align:middle line:84%
subdue their conversation
so that the gentleman who

02:37:09.980 --> 02:37:11.650 align:middle line:90%
is speaking may be heard.

02:37:11.650 --> 02:37:15.450 align:middle line:84%
The Chair recognizes the Senator
from Worcester and Norfolk,

02:37:15.450 --> 02:37:16.951 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Fattman.

02:37:16.951 --> 02:37:18.700 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
and through you,

02:37:18.700 --> 02:37:21.240 align:middle line:84%
thank you to the
gentleman from Westport.

02:37:21.240 --> 02:37:24.280 align:middle line:84%
The question is how can we
reform state government to be

02:37:24.280 --> 02:37:26.030 align:middle line:90%
more reflective of its people.

02:37:26.030 --> 02:37:28.900 align:middle line:84%
And most people that I run
into on a day to day basis,

02:37:28.900 --> 02:37:31.180 align:middle line:84%
when it comes to
sick leave at work,

02:37:31.180 --> 02:37:34.440 align:middle line:84%
they don't get to cash it
out at the end of their stay.

02:37:34.440 --> 02:37:37.860 align:middle line:84%
We've seen sensational
headlines of people getting

02:37:37.860 --> 02:37:40.830 align:middle line:90%
$300,000, $200,000 payouts.

02:37:40.830 --> 02:37:42.890 align:middle line:84%
That's not the
typical situation.

02:37:42.890 --> 02:37:46.760 align:middle line:84%
However, going back to the fact
that this is a $500 million

02:37:46.760 --> 02:37:49.840 align:middle line:84%
liability when it comes to
all state employees across,

02:37:49.840 --> 02:37:51.910 align:middle line:84%
and you consider
the fact that that's

02:37:51.910 --> 02:37:54.900 align:middle line:84%
half of what we spend
on an annual basis

02:37:54.900 --> 02:37:58.690 align:middle line:84%
to fund local governments with
the UGGA funds, Unrestricted

02:37:58.690 --> 02:38:01.280 align:middle line:84%
General Government Aid, this
is a significant problem.

02:38:01.280 --> 02:38:05.150 align:middle line:84%
This is a reform that would
cap sick leave purchases out

02:38:05.150 --> 02:38:08.650 align:middle line:84%
at 1,000 hours and
grandfather that.

02:38:08.650 --> 02:38:10.700 align:middle line:84%
And anybody who is
above 1,000 hours,

02:38:10.700 --> 02:38:13.090 align:middle line:84%
it would basically freeze
them where they're at.

02:38:13.090 --> 02:38:16.940 align:middle line:84%
That's 125 days that
people can cash out.

02:38:16.940 --> 02:38:19.800 align:middle line:84%
I think that's a fairly
generous policy as it is.

02:38:19.800 --> 02:38:21.990 align:middle line:84%
But we need to start
chipping in and making sure

02:38:21.990 --> 02:38:24.130 align:middle line:84%
that we can pay for
these obligations.

02:38:24.130 --> 02:38:26.110 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I
ask that when a vote

02:38:26.110 --> 02:38:28.480 align:middle line:84%
be taken it be taken by a
call of the yeas and nays.

02:38:28.480 --> 02:38:30.480 align:middle line:84%
The gentleman asks when
a vote on the matter, it

02:38:30.480 --> 02:38:32.880 align:middle line:84%
be taken by a call
of the yeas and nays.

02:38:32.880 --> 02:38:35.400 align:middle line:84%
Those joining with him,
rise and be counted.

02:38:35.400 --> 02:38:39.689 align:middle line:84%
A sufficient number having
arisen, when the vote is taken,

02:38:39.689 --> 02:38:41.730 align:middle line:84%
it will be taking by a
call of the yeas and nays.

02:38:41.730 --> 02:38:43.300 align:middle line:84%
The Senate will be
in a brief recess.

02:38:43.300 --> 02:39:14.750 align:middle line:90%
Senate will be in order.

02:39:14.750 --> 02:39:18.550 align:middle line:84%
There's been a request that this
matter be temporarily set aside

02:39:18.550 --> 02:39:19.690 align:middle line:90%
as a rejection.

02:39:19.690 --> 02:39:20.890 align:middle line:90%
The Chair hears none.

02:39:20.890 --> 02:39:22.530 align:middle line:90%
It will be temporarily held.

02:39:22.530 --> 02:39:27.210 align:middle line:84%
The next item is item number
296 offered by the Senator

02:39:27.210 --> 02:39:29.260 align:middle line:84%
from Essex and Middlesex,
Mr. Tarr, the title

02:39:29.260 --> 02:39:30.590 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:39:30.590 --> 02:39:34.910 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 296 by Mr.
Tarr, spouses as caregivers.

02:39:34.910 --> 02:39:37.070 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

02:39:37.070 --> 02:39:54.300 align:middle line:84%
[INAUDIBLE] or in the
Senate reading room,

02:39:54.300 --> 02:39:56.440 align:middle line:90%
so that the debate may be heard.

02:39:56.440 --> 02:39:58.886 align:middle line:84%
The Chair recognizes the
Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

02:39:58.886 --> 02:40:01.260 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

02:40:01.260 --> 02:40:03.051 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, one of
the things that we've

02:40:03.051 --> 02:40:04.960 align:middle line:84%
learned over the
last several years

02:40:04.960 --> 02:40:07.210 align:middle line:84%
is that one of the
most effective ways

02:40:07.210 --> 02:40:10.590 align:middle line:84%
to provide care for
someone who needs that care

02:40:10.590 --> 02:40:13.050 align:middle line:84%
and who wants to remain
in their homesteading

02:40:13.050 --> 02:40:15.800 align:middle line:84%
is to be able to have the
assistance of family members.

02:40:15.800 --> 02:40:19.220 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, currently,
we allow those family members

02:40:19.220 --> 02:40:22.720 align:middle line:84%
to be compensated unless
they are a spouse.

02:40:22.720 --> 02:40:25.440 align:middle line:84%
Now, Mr. President, that
seems somewhat illogical,

02:40:25.440 --> 02:40:28.850 align:middle line:84%
since most often, a spouse
is in the best position

02:40:28.850 --> 02:40:31.910 align:middle line:84%
to be able to provide
that type of care.

02:40:31.910 --> 02:40:33.860 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President,
I would suspect

02:40:33.860 --> 02:40:36.430 align:middle line:84%
that if we allow spouses
to be compensated

02:40:36.430 --> 02:40:38.080 align:middle line:84%
for that type of
care, number one,

02:40:38.080 --> 02:40:41.730 align:middle line:84%
we'll further advance our
goal of not prematurely

02:40:41.730 --> 02:40:44.450 align:middle line:84%
institutionalizing folks
that could otherwise

02:40:44.450 --> 02:40:47.880 align:middle line:84%
remain living independently
at home with the assistance

02:40:47.880 --> 02:40:49.090 align:middle line:90%
of a caregiver.

02:40:49.090 --> 02:40:53.220 align:middle line:84%
And number two, Mr. President,
that we will, in fact, maximize

02:40:53.220 --> 02:40:56.670 align:middle line:84%
the effort of that caregiver,
given the fact that a spouse is

02:40:56.670 --> 02:40:59.670 align:middle line:84%
likely to provide much
more care than that

02:40:59.670 --> 02:41:03.260 align:middle line:84%
which would be compensated
by a program, such as this.

02:41:03.260 --> 02:41:06.800 align:middle line:84%
So Mr. President, we
know that in the past,

02:41:06.800 --> 02:41:09.580 align:middle line:84%
the federal government
has not looked favorably

02:41:09.580 --> 02:41:12.670 align:middle line:84%
upon this type of an
extension of this program.

02:41:12.670 --> 02:41:15.150 align:middle line:84%
So what this
amendment does would

02:41:15.150 --> 02:41:19.720 align:middle line:84%
require us to apply for a waiver
so that we could compensate

02:41:19.720 --> 02:41:22.130 align:middle line:90%
spouses as caregivers.

02:41:22.130 --> 02:41:24.190 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, we
know that if, in fact,

02:41:24.190 --> 02:41:27.840 align:middle line:84%
that waiver was granted,
that the cost of paying

02:41:27.840 --> 02:41:30.410 align:middle line:84%
those caregivers
would be split, given

02:41:30.410 --> 02:41:32.340 align:middle line:84%
that it would be
a Medicaid waiver,

02:41:32.340 --> 02:41:35.820 align:middle line:84%
and the federal government
compensates us for roughly half

02:41:35.820 --> 02:41:38.490 align:middle line:84%
of the cost of that
provision of care.

02:41:38.490 --> 02:41:40.780 align:middle line:84%
So Mr. President,
this has been an issue

02:41:40.780 --> 02:41:43.860 align:middle line:84%
that has been discussed
in this chamber,

02:41:43.860 --> 02:41:47.420 align:middle line:84%
and elsewhere in this
building, for quite some time.

02:41:47.420 --> 02:41:51.280 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, according
to the Massachusetts AARP,

02:41:51.280 --> 02:41:53.840 align:middle line:84%
caregiving for
relatives with chronic,

02:41:53.840 --> 02:41:57.080 align:middle line:84%
disabling, or serious
health problems so that they

02:41:57.080 --> 02:41:59.760 align:middle line:84%
can remain in their
home is estimated

02:41:59.760 --> 02:42:02.690 align:middle line:84%
to be valued at more
than $11 million.

02:42:02.690 --> 02:42:07.430 align:middle line:84%
So by having this waiver, we
can have this valuable element

02:42:07.430 --> 02:42:10.230 align:middle line:84%
of care, we can partner
with the federal government

02:42:10.230 --> 02:42:12.960 align:middle line:84%
to be able to provide
it, and Mr. President, we

02:42:12.960 --> 02:42:17.660 align:middle line:84%
can continue the
efforts that we have

02:42:17.660 --> 02:42:21.270 align:middle line:84%
made to find cost
effective caregivers who

02:42:21.270 --> 02:42:24.090 align:middle line:84%
happen to be related
to the person who's

02:42:24.090 --> 02:42:25.590 align:middle line:90%
receiving the care.

02:42:25.590 --> 02:42:27.380 align:middle line:84%
And we know that in
these situations, that

02:42:27.380 --> 02:42:30.420 align:middle line:84%
can be a very comforting,
effective way of delivering

02:42:30.420 --> 02:42:32.920 align:middle line:84%
that care, as opposed
to having someone

02:42:32.920 --> 02:42:34.760 align:middle line:90%
who may not be a family member.

02:42:34.760 --> 02:42:38.570 align:middle line:84%
So Mr. President, we have
discussed this time and again.

02:42:38.570 --> 02:42:42.290 align:middle line:84%
And I am confident that if it
is not cost effective, then

02:42:42.290 --> 02:42:44.830 align:middle line:84%
our waiver will in
fact be rejected.

02:42:44.830 --> 02:42:48.530 align:middle line:84%
But if it is cost effective,
and our waiver is granted,

02:42:48.530 --> 02:42:51.530 align:middle line:84%
then we will be able to
extend the effort that we've

02:42:51.530 --> 02:42:54.270 align:middle line:84%
made with other family
members to people

02:42:54.270 --> 02:42:58.670 align:middle line:84%
who are most suitable to this
effort, those were spouses.

02:42:58.670 --> 02:43:03.050 align:middle line:84%
So Mr. President, I hope that
this amendment is adopted.

02:43:03.050 --> 02:43:06.250 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, I
know that my good friend

02:43:06.250 --> 02:43:09.150 align:middle line:84%
from the upper
Merrimack Valley also

02:43:09.150 --> 02:43:11.560 align:middle line:84%
has been leading the
effort in this regard.

02:43:11.560 --> 02:43:13.850 align:middle line:84%
And I look forward to
hearing her comments as well.

02:43:13.850 --> 02:43:15.480 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

02:43:15.480 --> 02:43:23.720 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from Essex and
Middlesex, Ms. L'Italien.

02:43:23.720 --> 02:43:26.330 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I have to
agree with my colleague

02:43:26.330 --> 02:43:30.020 align:middle line:84%
that the concept of having
spouses as caregivers

02:43:30.020 --> 02:43:31.630 align:middle line:90%
is long overdue.

02:43:31.630 --> 02:43:33.730 align:middle line:84%
We do need to take
a look at this.

02:43:33.730 --> 02:43:36.270 align:middle line:84%
We do need to file
a federal waiver.

02:43:36.270 --> 02:43:38.680 align:middle line:84%
As Chair of Elder
Affairs, I would

02:43:38.680 --> 02:43:40.770 align:middle line:84%
like to collaborate
with the Senator.

02:43:40.770 --> 02:43:44.240 align:middle line:84%
In 2004, we started
a program called

02:43:44.240 --> 02:43:47.140 align:middle line:84%
Caring Homes, which
allowed family members

02:43:47.140 --> 02:43:49.370 align:middle line:90%
to care for their loved one.

02:43:49.370 --> 02:43:51.700 align:middle line:84%
We're paying for care,
rather than the bricks

02:43:51.700 --> 02:43:54.700 align:middle line:84%
and mortar of a building,
an institution, at a cost

02:43:54.700 --> 02:43:56.820 align:middle line:84%
a quarter of nursing
home placement.

02:43:56.820 --> 02:43:59.780 align:middle line:84%
At that point in time,
then Governor Romney

02:43:59.780 --> 02:44:02.740 align:middle line:84%
objected to the
concept of a spouse

02:44:02.740 --> 02:44:04.810 align:middle line:84%
being a paid caregiver,
feeling it was

02:44:04.810 --> 02:44:06.510 align:middle line:90%
part of the marital contract.

02:44:06.510 --> 02:44:08.930 align:middle line:84%
We know we have
family members who

02:44:08.930 --> 02:44:10.680 align:middle line:84%
can take care of
their loved one,

02:44:10.680 --> 02:44:12.740 align:middle line:90%
but have to put aside work.

02:44:12.740 --> 02:44:17.880 align:middle line:84%
And allowing us to do this would
be much more cost effective,

02:44:17.880 --> 02:44:19.740 align:middle line:90%
much more compassionate.

02:44:19.740 --> 02:44:22.190 align:middle line:84%
We do talk about this
year in and year out.

02:44:22.190 --> 02:44:25.180 align:middle line:84%
I suspect it might not be
included in the budget.

02:44:25.180 --> 02:44:29.080 align:middle line:84%
I don't know, but we
really have to perhaps do

02:44:29.080 --> 02:44:31.850 align:middle line:84%
a working group on this
and get down to business.

02:44:31.850 --> 02:44:34.370 align:middle line:84%
Because this is really
federal match money

02:44:34.370 --> 02:44:37.460 align:middle line:84%
that we are leaving on
the table that could help

02:44:37.460 --> 02:44:40.620 align:middle line:84%
keep people at home in the most
compassionate setting possible.

02:44:40.620 --> 02:44:44.380 align:middle line:84%
So I completely agree, we have
to start looking at this issue.

02:44:44.380 --> 02:44:46.770 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

02:44:46.770 --> 02:44:48.710 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. Tarr.

02:44:48.710 --> 02:44:49.910 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
I move the Senate

02:44:49.910 --> 02:44:50.785 align:middle line:90%
be in a brief recess.

02:44:50.785 --> 02:44:52.530 align:middle line:84%
The Senate will be
in a brief recess.

02:44:52.530 --> 02:45:05.200 align:middle line:90%
The Senate will be in order.

02:45:05.200 --> 02:45:11.850 align:middle line:84%
The Chair recognizes the
Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

02:45:11.850 --> 02:45:15.460 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, there
may be the opportunity

02:45:15.460 --> 02:45:17.230 align:middle line:90%
to develop some consensus here.

02:45:17.230 --> 02:45:20.130 align:middle line:84%
I move that this amendment
be temporarily held.

02:45:20.130 --> 02:45:23.200 align:middle line:84%
The amendment be temporarily
held, is there an objection?

02:45:23.200 --> 02:45:24.350 align:middle line:90%
The Chair hears none.

02:45:24.350 --> 02:45:25.680 align:middle line:90%
It is so ordered.

02:45:25.680 --> 02:45:31.390 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment
is number 300?

02:45:31.390 --> 02:45:35.130 align:middle line:90%


02:45:35.130 --> 02:45:37.250 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment
that we will take up

02:45:37.250 --> 02:45:41.120 align:middle line:84%
is number 304,
offered by the Senator

02:45:41.120 --> 02:45:44.280 align:middle line:84%
from the Cape of the Islands,
Mr. Cyr, the title of which

02:45:44.280 --> 02:45:45.440 align:middle line:90%
the clerk will read.

02:45:45.440 --> 02:45:50.450 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 304 by Mr.
Cyr, sight loss services.

02:45:50.450 --> 02:45:54.120 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on adoption
of the redrafted amendment

02:45:54.120 --> 02:46:00.320 align:middle line:90%
by Mr. Cyr, number 304.

02:46:00.320 --> 02:46:03.730 align:middle line:84%
The Chair recognizes the
Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

02:46:03.730 --> 02:46:07.070 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
I know that he has already

02:46:07.070 --> 02:46:08.800 align:middle line:84%
hit the ground running
in this chamber.

02:46:08.800 --> 02:46:11.400 align:middle line:84%
He delivered an outstanding
maiden speech earlier.

02:46:11.400 --> 02:46:13.760 align:middle line:84%
And the gentleman from
the Cape of the Islands

02:46:13.760 --> 02:46:16.230 align:middle line:84%
has apparently found his
way to the redraftaton.

02:46:16.230 --> 02:46:19.650 align:middle line:84%
So, Mr. President, I'm
hoping that he can give us

02:46:19.650 --> 02:46:22.890 align:middle line:84%
an explanation of this
redrafted amendment

02:46:22.890 --> 02:46:55.740 align:middle line:84%
before the Senate
takes action on it.

02:46:55.740 --> 02:47:10.920 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
308-- we can, in fact,

02:47:10.920 --> 02:47:14.020 align:middle line:90%
take up amendment number 304.

02:47:14.020 --> 02:47:18.280 align:middle line:84%
And he is prepared to offer
comments at this time.

02:47:18.280 --> 02:47:20.900 align:middle line:84%
The Chair recognizes the
Senator from the Cape

02:47:20.900 --> 02:47:22.480 align:middle line:90%
of the Islands, Mr. Cyr.

02:47:22.480 --> 02:47:25.790 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

02:47:25.790 --> 02:47:31.020 align:middle line:84%
On amendment 304,
imagine gradually

02:47:31.020 --> 02:47:34.050 align:middle line:84%
losing your ability
to drive, to read,

02:47:34.050 --> 02:47:38.440 align:middle line:84%
write, and recognize faces
because of the loss of vision.

02:47:38.440 --> 02:47:42.040 align:middle line:84%
Imagine knowing that your
vision is deteriorating,

02:47:42.040 --> 02:47:46.360 align:middle line:84%
irreversibly each day, and you
cannot access treatment until

02:47:46.360 --> 02:47:48.170 align:middle line:90%
you're considered legally blind.

02:47:48.170 --> 02:47:50.320 align:middle line:84%
This is the reality
for many people

02:47:50.320 --> 02:47:55.030 align:middle line:84%
with macular degeneration and
other diseases of the eye.

02:47:55.030 --> 02:47:56.970 align:middle line:84%
Most blindness does
not come on rapidly,

02:47:56.970 --> 02:47:58.240 align:middle line:90%
but comes on gradually.

02:47:58.240 --> 02:48:02.450 align:middle line:84%
And most diseases of the
eye are diseases of age.

02:48:02.450 --> 02:48:07.780 align:middle line:84%
Barnstable County of Cape
Cod has twice the percentage

02:48:07.780 --> 02:48:11.500 align:middle line:84%
of residents over 65 compared
to the rest of Massachusetts,

02:48:11.500 --> 02:48:15.530 align:middle line:84%
and we're also the third
oldest county in the nation.

02:48:15.530 --> 02:48:18.420 align:middle line:84%
This amendment would provide
desperately needed funding

02:48:18.420 --> 02:48:20.720 align:middle line:84%
to Sight Loss
Services of Cape Cod.

02:48:20.720 --> 02:48:23.760 align:middle line:84%
Sight Loss Services
provides services at no cost

02:48:23.760 --> 02:48:26.230 align:middle line:84%
to individuals and families
of all ages and incomes,

02:48:26.230 --> 02:48:28.740 align:middle line:84%
and works with all
levels of vision loss,

02:48:28.740 --> 02:48:30.860 align:middle line:84%
from diagnosis to
total blindness.

02:48:30.860 --> 02:48:34.220 align:middle line:84%
Sight Loss Services seeks
to treat people, especially

02:48:34.220 --> 02:48:36.070 align:middle line:84%
the aging population
on Cape Cod,

02:48:36.070 --> 02:48:38.550 align:middle line:84%
so that their vision loss
is treated and managed

02:48:38.550 --> 02:48:41.120 align:middle line:84%
to prevent
progressive blindness.

02:48:41.120 --> 02:48:44.260 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

02:48:44.260 --> 02:48:46.130 align:middle line:90%
From Essex, Mr. Tarr.

02:48:46.130 --> 02:48:47.900 align:middle line:84%
I thank the gentleman
for his explanation.

02:48:47.900 --> 02:48:49.390 align:middle line:84%
I do hope the
amendment is adopted.

02:48:49.390 --> 02:48:51.440 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, I
would also point out

02:48:51.440 --> 02:48:53.550 align:middle line:84%
that in addition to his
other many accomplishments

02:48:53.550 --> 02:48:55.870 align:middle line:84%
today, the gentleman from
the Cape of the Islands

02:48:55.870 --> 02:49:00.349 align:middle line:84%
has been able to express
a purple tie a very

02:49:00.349 --> 02:49:02.140 align:middle line:84%
innovative way, and
one that's appreciated.

02:49:02.140 --> 02:49:03.719 align:middle line:90%
So we appreciate that as well.

02:49:03.719 --> 02:49:04.760 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

02:49:04.760 --> 02:49:08.270 align:middle line:84%
For the adoption of the
amendment, all those in favor

02:49:08.270 --> 02:49:10.360 align:middle line:90%
say aye, opposed no.

02:49:10.360 --> 02:49:14.150 align:middle line:84%
And the redrafted
amendment is approved.

02:49:14.150 --> 02:49:18.870 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered by the
same Senator, Amendment number

02:49:18.870 --> 02:49:22.010 align:middle line:84%
306, the title of which
the clerk will read.

02:49:22.010 --> 02:49:24.690 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 306 by
Mr. Cyr, special commission

02:49:24.690 --> 02:49:28.361 align:middle line:84%
of unaccompanied homeless youth
and the annual youth court.

02:49:28.361 --> 02:49:30.360 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

02:49:30.360 --> 02:49:33.010 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:49:33.010 --> 02:49:34.180 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:49:34.180 --> 02:49:35.890 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:49:35.890 --> 02:49:42.200 align:middle line:90%


02:49:42.200 --> 02:49:45.230 align:middle line:84%
-- is Amendment number 308,
the Senator from Worcester

02:49:45.230 --> 02:49:49.190 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Ms. Flanagan
has submitted an amendment,

02:49:49.190 --> 02:49:51.220 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the clerk will read.

02:49:51.220 --> 02:49:55.309 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 308 by Ms.
Flanagan, DYS fingerprinting.

02:49:55.309 --> 02:49:57.600 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from Worcester
and Middlesex, Ms. Flanagan.

02:49:57.600 --> 02:50:00.330 align:middle line:90%


02:50:00.330 --> 02:50:03.020 align:middle line:84%
This amendment would allow the
Department of Youth Services

02:50:03.020 --> 02:50:05.204 align:middle line:84%
to fingerprint their
employees, rather than wait

02:50:05.204 --> 02:50:07.120 align:middle line:84%
for the Department of
Early Education and Care

02:50:07.120 --> 02:50:09.510 align:middle line:84%
to implement the
fingerprinting program.

02:50:09.510 --> 02:50:12.650 align:middle line:84%
DEC has very different
screening requirements than DYS,

02:50:12.650 --> 02:50:15.060 align:middle line:84%
and DYS has agreed
with the unions

02:50:15.060 --> 02:50:18.440 align:middle line:84%
that DYS will pay the cost of
employees to be fingerprinted.

02:50:18.440 --> 02:50:20.950 align:middle line:84%
In turn, this will expedite
the process for DYS

02:50:20.950 --> 02:50:22.790 align:middle line:84%
to better screen their
employees and ensure

02:50:22.790 --> 02:50:24.510 align:middle line:84%
that the youths
in the DYS custody

02:50:24.510 --> 02:50:26.909 align:middle line:84%
are safe by the people
who are caring for them.

02:50:26.909 --> 02:50:27.950 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

02:50:27.950 --> 02:50:29.680 align:middle line:84%
I hope this
amendment is adopted.

02:50:29.680 --> 02:50:31.513 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:50:31.513 --> 02:50:33.330 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:50:33.330 --> 02:50:35.360 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it and the
amendment is adopted.

02:50:35.360 --> 02:50:38.600 align:middle line:90%
The next-- brief recess.

02:50:38.600 --> 02:50:53.370 align:middle line:90%


02:50:53.370 --> 02:50:55.810 align:middle line:84%
--is Amendment number
311, the Senator

02:50:55.810 --> 02:50:57.780 align:middle line:84%
from Norfolk and
Suffolk, Mr. Rush

02:50:57.780 --> 02:51:01.070 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

02:51:01.070 --> 02:51:03.380 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 311
by Mr. Rush, Office

02:51:03.380 --> 02:51:05.300 align:middle line:84%
of State Veterans
Home and Housing One.

02:51:05.300 --> 02:51:10.090 align:middle line:90%


02:51:10.090 --> 02:51:12.986 align:middle line:84%
Senator from Essex and
Middlesex, Mr. Tarr.

02:51:12.986 --> 02:51:14.610 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr.
President, how wonderful

02:51:14.610 --> 02:51:16.880 align:middle line:84%
it is to see that you've
ascended to the rostrum.

02:51:16.880 --> 02:51:19.870 align:middle line:84%
We look forward to a very
interesting afternoon.

02:51:19.870 --> 02:51:25.350 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I'm hoping that
my good friend, the gentleman

02:51:25.350 --> 02:51:27.510 align:middle line:84%
who leads the committee
of relevant subject matter

02:51:27.510 --> 02:51:29.010 align:middle line:84%
jurisdiction will
be able to explain

02:51:29.010 --> 02:51:32.120 align:middle line:84%
to us this investment in
ensuring that veterans

02:51:32.120 --> 02:51:33.290 align:middle line:90%
have appropriate housing.

02:51:33.290 --> 02:51:37.660 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

02:51:37.660 --> 02:51:38.800 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Rush.

02:51:38.800 --> 02:51:40.550 align:middle line:84%
President, and through
you to the members,

02:51:40.550 --> 02:51:45.200 align:middle line:84%
and thank the minority
leader for the question.

02:51:45.200 --> 02:51:49.170 align:middle line:84%
So if you remember last
year, this body unanimously

02:51:49.170 --> 02:51:51.030 align:middle line:90%
passed the Veterans Home Act.

02:51:51.030 --> 02:51:52.890 align:middle line:84%
And a piece of the
Veterans Home Act

02:51:52.890 --> 02:51:57.220 align:middle line:84%
was looking at long-term care
and housing of our state's

02:51:57.220 --> 02:52:00.450 align:middle line:90%
almost 400,000 veterans.

02:52:00.450 --> 02:52:02.620 align:middle line:84%
A commission was set
up under Valor Act

02:52:02.620 --> 02:52:06.120 align:middle line:84%
2, which we all voted on
here unanimously as well,

02:52:06.120 --> 02:52:10.000 align:middle line:84%
to basically look at
what type of options

02:52:10.000 --> 02:52:12.800 align:middle line:84%
would be available for the
long-term care and housing

02:52:12.800 --> 02:52:14.670 align:middle line:90%
across the entire state.

02:52:14.670 --> 02:52:18.970 align:middle line:84%
Part of that is looking
at the long-term needs

02:52:18.970 --> 02:52:22.200 align:middle line:84%
and the long-term vision
for our two state soldiers

02:52:22.200 --> 02:52:28.060 align:middle line:84%
homes, one located in Holyoke,
the other located in Chelsea.

02:52:28.060 --> 02:52:31.370 align:middle line:84%
So the mechanics of the issue is
that by the very nature of DVS,

02:52:31.370 --> 02:52:36.120 align:middle line:84%
being the size and scope
that it is, in the Home Act,

02:52:36.120 --> 02:52:40.800 align:middle line:84%
we voted unanimously to create
a position as an undersecretary

02:52:40.800 --> 02:52:42.940 align:middle line:84%
to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs,

02:52:42.940 --> 02:52:47.720 align:middle line:84%
to specifically look at the
long term vision and goals

02:52:47.720 --> 02:52:50.990 align:middle line:84%
of the two soldiers
homes, and what

02:52:50.990 --> 02:52:53.650 align:middle line:84%
the future vision of those
two entities would be.

02:52:53.650 --> 02:52:55.210 align:middle line:90%
So that did happen.

02:52:55.210 --> 02:53:02.430 align:middle line:84%
We did it through Section 16, of
chapter 141 of the Act in 2016.

02:53:02.430 --> 02:53:06.240 align:middle line:84%
This act was signed by the
governor on July 14th, 2016.

02:53:06.240 --> 02:53:12.920 align:middle line:84%
And to this date, that office
has not been funded or enacted

02:53:12.920 --> 02:53:15.350 align:middle line:84%
to work with the
Secretary of DVS

02:53:15.350 --> 02:53:19.750 align:middle line:84%
to begin to obtain this critical
data so that we can improve

02:53:19.750 --> 02:53:22.110 align:middle line:84%
our soldiers homes,
as well as have

02:53:22.110 --> 02:53:24.370 align:middle line:84%
a discussion about
other future options

02:53:24.370 --> 02:53:26.260 align:middle line:90%
of the housing of our veterans.

02:53:26.260 --> 02:53:28.900 align:middle line:84%
And that's exactly what
this amendment would do.

02:53:28.900 --> 02:53:31.610 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I hope that
the amendment is adopted.

02:53:31.610 --> 02:53:33.870 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

02:53:33.870 --> 02:53:36.220 align:middle line:84%
The adoption of the
amendment, all those in favor,

02:53:36.220 --> 02:53:38.470 align:middle line:90%
say aye, opposed no.

02:53:38.470 --> 02:53:41.570 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it, and
the amendment is adopted.

02:53:41.570 --> 02:53:44.270 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Worcester, Mr. Moore,

02:53:44.270 --> 02:53:47.020 align:middle line:84%
moves unanimous consent
for consideration

02:53:47.020 --> 02:53:50.310 align:middle line:84%
that no action has been
taken on the Amendment 171.

02:53:50.310 --> 02:53:52.900 align:middle line:84%
Hearing none, the Senator
from Worcester, Mr. Moore.

02:53:52.900 --> 02:53:56.801 align:middle line:90%


02:53:56.801 --> 02:53:57.800 align:middle line:90%
I ask for your support--

02:53:57.800 --> 02:54:08.460 align:middle line:90%


02:54:08.460 --> 02:54:10.280 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Moore.

02:54:10.280 --> 02:54:14.880 align:middle line:84%
I ask for your support in the
passage of Amendment 171, which

02:54:14.880 --> 02:54:18.320 align:middle line:84%
would create an early education
and care workforce study.

02:54:18.320 --> 02:54:20.980 align:middle line:84%
I think over the last
several years, every year,

02:54:20.980 --> 02:54:24.740 align:middle line:84%
we're visiting this issue for
rate-- salary rate reserves.

02:54:24.740 --> 02:54:28.280 align:middle line:84%
Looking at the qualifications
of our early educators,

02:54:28.280 --> 02:54:30.900 align:middle line:84%
we have some of the best,
or the highest standards

02:54:30.900 --> 02:54:32.340 align:middle line:90%
in the country for them.

02:54:32.340 --> 02:54:36.900 align:middle line:84%
But we seem to have this issue
where we keep losing them

02:54:36.900 --> 02:54:40.560 align:middle line:84%
once they attain the
prerequisites that they

02:54:40.560 --> 02:54:41.980 align:middle line:90%
need for these positions.

02:54:41.980 --> 02:54:43.420 align:middle line:84%
There are higher
salaries outside

02:54:43.420 --> 02:54:45.220 align:middle line:90%
of the early education field.

02:54:45.220 --> 02:54:47.310 align:middle line:84%
So we need a way
to try to address

02:54:47.310 --> 02:54:52.730 align:middle line:84%
the access for our children
going to these facilities.

02:54:52.730 --> 02:54:56.920 align:middle line:84%
So UMass has come
forward with a proposal

02:54:56.920 --> 02:55:00.800 align:middle line:84%
to do a study of the early
education care and workforce

02:55:00.800 --> 02:55:03.670 align:middle line:84%
job sector, so we can try
to get a handle on what's

02:55:03.670 --> 02:55:06.170 align:middle line:84%
going on in this one
segment or sector.

02:55:06.170 --> 02:55:09.060 align:middle line:90%
So I would ask for your support.

02:55:09.060 --> 02:55:11.170 align:middle line:84%
I would actually
like when the vote

02:55:11.170 --> 02:55:14.290 align:middle line:84%
is taken, to be taken by a
call of the yeas and nays.

02:55:14.290 --> 02:55:16.460 align:middle line:84%
The gentleman has asked
that when a vote is taken,

02:55:16.460 --> 02:55:18.770 align:middle line:84%
it be taken by a call
of yeas and nays.

02:55:18.770 --> 02:55:22.990 align:middle line:84%
Those joining with
him, please rise.

02:55:22.990 --> 02:55:25.110 align:middle line:84%
Sufficient number
having risen, the vote

02:55:25.110 --> 02:55:26.830 align:middle line:84%
will be taking by
call of yeas and nays.

02:55:26.830 --> 02:55:29.940 align:middle line:84%
The Amendment number 171, the
clerk shall read the title.

02:55:29.940 --> 02:55:33.150 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 171, by
Mr. Moore, early education

02:55:33.150 --> 02:55:34.600 align:middle line:90%
and care workforce study.

02:55:34.600 --> 02:55:58.640 align:middle line:90%


02:55:58.640 --> 02:56:01.120 align:middle line:90%
Barrett?

02:56:01.120 --> 02:56:01.800 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:01.800 --> 02:56:02.300 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:02.300 --> 02:56:04.920 align:middle line:90%


02:56:04.920 --> 02:56:06.110 align:middle line:90%
Joseph A. Boncore?

02:56:06.110 --> 02:56:08.250 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:08.250 --> 02:56:10.450 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:10.450 --> 02:56:11.510 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady?

02:56:11.510 --> 02:56:12.400 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:12.400 --> 02:56:14.040 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:14.040 --> 02:56:15.530 align:middle line:90%
William N. Brownsberger?

02:56:15.530 --> 02:56:16.030 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:16.030 --> 02:56:18.260 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:18.260 --> 02:56:19.300 align:middle line:90%
Harriette L. Chandler?

02:56:19.300 --> 02:56:24.201 align:middle line:90%


02:56:24.201 --> 02:56:24.700 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:24.700 --> 02:56:29.210 align:middle line:90%


02:56:29.210 --> 02:56:29.710 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:29.710 --> 02:56:31.111 align:middle line:90%
Sonia Chang-Diaz?

02:56:31.111 --> 02:56:31.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:31.610 --> 02:56:32.640 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:32.640 --> 02:56:33.810 align:middle line:90%
Cynthia Stone-Creem?

02:56:33.810 --> 02:56:34.560 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:34.560 --> 02:56:36.650 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:36.650 --> 02:56:37.310 align:middle line:90%
Julian Cyr?

02:56:37.310 --> 02:56:38.640 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:38.640 --> 02:56:40.160 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:40.160 --> 02:56:42.340 align:middle line:90%
Viriato M. DeMacedo?

02:56:42.340 --> 02:56:43.850 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:43.850 --> 02:56:45.810 align:middle line:90%
Sal N. DiDomenico?

02:56:45.810 --> 02:56:46.310 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:46.310 --> 02:56:47.340 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:47.340 --> 02:56:49.260 align:middle line:90%
Eileen M. Donaghue?

02:56:49.260 --> 02:56:50.510 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:50.510 --> 02:56:51.470 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:51.470 --> 02:56:53.510 align:middle line:90%
James B. Eldridge?

02:56:53.510 --> 02:56:54.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:54.010 --> 02:56:54.910 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:54.910 --> 02:56:56.831 align:middle line:90%
Ryan C. Fattman?

02:56:56.831 --> 02:56:57.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:57.330 --> 02:56:58.420 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:56:58.420 --> 02:57:00.210 align:middle line:90%
Jennifer L. Flanagan?

02:57:00.210 --> 02:57:00.710 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:00.710 --> 02:57:01.730 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:01.730 --> 02:57:03.880 align:middle line:90%
Linda Dorcena Forry?

02:57:03.880 --> 02:57:06.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:06.010 --> 02:57:06.510 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:06.510 --> 02:57:07.340 align:middle line:90%
Anne M. Gobi?

02:57:07.340 --> 02:57:08.070 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:08.070 --> 02:57:09.440 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:09.440 --> 02:57:10.345 align:middle line:90%
Adam G. Hinds?

02:57:10.345 --> 02:57:14.760 align:middle line:90%


02:57:14.760 --> 02:57:16.260 align:middle line:90%
Donald F. Humason, Jr.?

02:57:16.260 --> 02:57:16.880 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:16.880 --> 02:57:18.340 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:18.340 --> 02:57:20.500 align:middle line:90%
Patricia D. Jehlen?

02:57:20.500 --> 02:57:21.000 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:21.000 --> 02:57:22.110 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:22.110 --> 02:57:24.160 align:middle line:90%
John F. Keenan?

02:57:24.160 --> 02:57:25.020 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:25.020 --> 02:57:25.520 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:25.520 --> 02:57:27.050 align:middle line:90%
Eric P. Lesser?

02:57:27.050 --> 02:57:27.550 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:27.550 --> 02:57:28.850 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:28.850 --> 02:57:29.640 align:middle line:90%
Jason M. Lewis?

02:57:29.640 --> 02:57:30.790 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:30.790 --> 02:57:32.170 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:32.170 --> 02:57:33.250 align:middle line:90%
Barbara L'Italien?

02:57:33.250 --> 02:57:34.160 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:34.160 --> 02:57:35.680 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:35.680 --> 02:57:37.231 align:middle line:90%
Joan B. Lovely?

02:57:37.231 --> 02:57:37.730 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:37.730 --> 02:57:38.710 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:38.710 --> 02:57:40.310 align:middle line:90%
Thomas M. McGee?

02:57:40.310 --> 02:57:40.810 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:40.810 --> 02:57:41.910 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:41.910 --> 02:57:43.200 align:middle line:90%
Marc C. Montigny?

02:57:43.200 --> 02:57:44.000 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:44.000 --> 02:57:45.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:45.610 --> 02:57:46.410 align:middle line:90%
Michael O. Moore?

02:57:46.410 --> 02:57:47.630 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:47.630 --> 02:57:49.490 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:49.490 --> 02:57:50.810 align:middle line:90%
Patrick M. O'Connor?

02:57:50.810 --> 02:57:51.360 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:51.360 --> 02:57:53.140 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:53.140 --> 02:57:55.310 align:middle line:90%
Kathleen O'Connor-Ives?

02:57:55.310 --> 02:57:55.810 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:55.810 --> 02:57:57.140 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:57.140 --> 02:57:59.150 align:middle line:90%
Mark R. Pacheco?

02:57:59.150 --> 02:57:59.710 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:57:59.710 --> 02:58:00.640 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:00.640 --> 02:58:02.000 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Rodrigues?

02:58:02.000 --> 02:58:02.780 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:02.780 --> 02:58:04.280 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:04.280 --> 02:58:06.710 align:middle line:90%
Richard J. Ross?

02:58:06.710 --> 02:58:07.210 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:07.210 --> 02:58:08.480 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:08.480 --> 02:58:09.400 align:middle line:90%
Michael F. Rush?

02:58:09.400 --> 02:58:12.600 align:middle line:90%


02:58:12.600 --> 02:58:13.510 align:middle line:90%
Karen E. Spilka?

02:58:13.510 --> 02:58:14.510 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:14.510 --> 02:58:15.800 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:15.800 --> 02:58:17.241 align:middle line:90%
Bruce E. Tarr?

02:58:17.241 --> 02:58:17.740 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:17.740 --> 02:58:18.900 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:18.900 --> 02:58:20.700 align:middle line:90%
Walter F. Timilty?

02:58:20.700 --> 02:58:21.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:21.200 --> 02:58:22.380 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:22.380 --> 02:58:24.330 align:middle line:90%
James T. Welch?

02:58:24.330 --> 02:58:24.830 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:24.830 --> 02:58:25.609 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

02:58:25.609 --> 02:58:26.900 align:middle line:90%
Have all members been recorded?

02:58:26.900 --> 02:58:35.100 align:middle line:90%


02:58:35.100 --> 02:58:37.055 align:middle line:90%
Adam G. Hinds votes yes.

02:58:37.055 --> 02:59:58.200 align:middle line:90%


02:59:58.200 --> 02:59:59.420 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Rush.

02:59:59.420 --> 03:00:03.160 align:middle line:90%
Mr. President, [INAUDIBLE]

03:00:03.160 --> 03:00:04.955 align:middle line:90%
Michael F. Rush votes yes.

03:00:04.955 --> 03:00:17.050 align:middle line:90%


03:00:17.050 --> 03:00:19.220 align:middle line:84%
On this matter, 37
in the affirmative,

03:00:19.220 --> 03:00:22.260 align:middle line:84%
nine in the negative,
the amendment is passed.

03:00:22.260 --> 03:00:25.990 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
Amendment number 321,

03:00:25.990 --> 03:00:29.080 align:middle line:84%
filed by the Senator from
Middlesex and Suffolk,

03:00:29.080 --> 03:00:31.190 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the clerk will read.

03:00:31.190 --> 03:00:33.780 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 321
by Ms. Creem, office

03:00:33.780 --> 03:00:38.210 align:middle line:84%
for refugees and
immigrants service.

03:00:38.210 --> 03:00:41.610 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from Essex
and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr.

03:00:41.610 --> 03:00:43.030 align:middle line:90%
Why thank you, Mr. President.

03:00:43.030 --> 03:00:46.100 align:middle line:84%
And thank you for presiding
in such a efficient way.

03:00:46.100 --> 03:00:47.670 align:middle line:84%
It's nice to have
you on the roster.

03:00:47.670 --> 03:00:49.094 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President,
I'm hoping that we

03:00:49.094 --> 03:00:50.760 align:middle line:84%
can hear from the
gentlelady from Newton

03:00:50.760 --> 03:00:52.320 align:middle line:90%
on this particular amendment.

03:00:52.320 --> 03:00:54.370 align:middle line:84%
We have not heard
from her in a while.

03:00:54.370 --> 03:00:57.920 align:middle line:84%
I know that she has volumes
of wisdom before her.

03:00:57.920 --> 03:00:59.810 align:middle line:84%
And she's paging
through them right now.

03:00:59.810 --> 03:01:01.890 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President,
I'm hoping that we

03:01:01.890 --> 03:01:06.170 align:middle line:84%
can hear from her about this
particular amendment, number

03:01:06.170 --> 03:01:09.910 align:middle line:84%
321, which has to do with
making sure that refugees

03:01:09.910 --> 03:01:13.740 align:middle line:84%
and immigrants have
services that were provided

03:01:13.740 --> 03:01:17.090 align:middle line:84%
with apparently some providers
that have been providing them

03:01:17.090 --> 03:01:17.620 align:middle line:90%
already.

03:01:17.620 --> 03:01:20.770 align:middle line:84%
So I think this is to ensure
continuity of service.

03:01:20.770 --> 03:01:23.170 align:middle line:84%
But I'm not sure if that
assumption is correct.

03:01:23.170 --> 03:01:25.030 align:middle line:84%
I'm hoping she
will clarify that.

03:01:25.030 --> 03:01:27.290 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

03:01:27.290 --> 03:01:29.200 align:middle line:84%
Middlesex and
Norfolk, Ms. Creem.

03:01:29.200 --> 03:01:31.390 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, I thank
Mr. President,

03:01:31.390 --> 03:01:36.470 align:middle line:84%
and through you to the minority
leader, who is quite correct.

03:01:36.470 --> 03:01:40.760 align:middle line:84%
No one would doubt that
the minority leader knew

03:01:40.760 --> 03:01:44.830 align:middle line:84%
what the amendment would say
before I even got up to speak,

03:01:44.830 --> 03:01:48.400 align:middle line:90%
but it does keep the continuity.

03:01:48.400 --> 03:01:51.400 align:middle line:84%
And it would allow the
Department of Transitional

03:01:51.400 --> 03:01:55.200 align:middle line:84%
Assistance to continue to
work with the same immigration

03:01:55.200 --> 03:01:58.920 align:middle line:84%
and refugee and job training
and support programs

03:01:58.920 --> 03:02:01.160 align:middle line:84%
this year that
they had last year.

03:02:01.160 --> 03:02:04.390 align:middle line:84%
Many of those programs continue
from one year to the next.

03:02:04.390 --> 03:02:08.000 align:middle line:84%
And there's an ambiguity
in the language

03:02:08.000 --> 03:02:11.480 align:middle line:84%
that it isn't clear that
the programs will continue.

03:02:11.480 --> 03:02:13.920 align:middle line:90%
And this allows that to happen.

03:02:13.920 --> 03:02:16.010 align:middle line:90%
And I hope the amendment passes.

03:02:16.010 --> 03:02:18.010 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, and thank you
to a minority leader,

03:02:18.010 --> 03:02:21.650 align:middle line:90%
who really understood it.

03:02:21.650 --> 03:02:23.480 align:middle line:84%
Option of the amendment,
all those in favor

03:02:23.480 --> 03:02:27.190 align:middle line:84%
signify by saying
aye, opposed no.

03:02:27.190 --> 03:02:29.225 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it, and
the amendment is adopted.

03:02:29.225 --> 03:02:32.580 align:middle line:90%


03:02:32.580 --> 03:02:36.100 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
Amendment number 325,

03:02:36.100 --> 03:02:38.750 align:middle line:84%
filed by the Senator from
Worcester and Middlesex,

03:02:38.750 --> 03:02:41.660 align:middle line:84%
Ms. Flanagan, the title of
which the clerk will read.

03:02:41.660 --> 03:02:43.700 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
325 by Ms. Flanagan,

03:02:43.700 --> 03:02:46.845 align:middle line:84%
task force on child
welfare data reporting.

03:02:46.845 --> 03:02:49.447 align:middle line:90%


03:02:49.447 --> 03:02:51.280 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

03:02:51.280 --> 03:02:54.990 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor, signify
by saying aye, oppose no.

03:02:54.990 --> 03:02:57.660 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it, and
the amendment is adopted.

03:02:57.660 --> 03:03:01.750 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 328, the
gentleman from Essex, Mr.

03:03:01.750 --> 03:03:03.992 align:middle line:84%
McGee, has filed an
amendment, the title

03:03:03.992 --> 03:03:05.200 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

03:03:05.200 --> 03:03:07.290 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
328 by Mr. McGee,

03:03:07.290 --> 03:03:10.100 align:middle line:84%
stabilizing of state
nursing facilities.

03:03:10.100 --> 03:03:13.260 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

03:03:13.260 --> 03:03:15.480 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye--

03:03:15.480 --> 03:03:19.157 align:middle line:90%
the gentlemen from--

03:03:19.157 --> 03:03:21.490 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, so I can have
the pleasure of approaching

03:03:21.490 --> 03:03:23.510 align:middle line:84%
the rostrum with you upon
it, I move the Senate

03:03:23.510 --> 03:03:25.450 align:middle line:90%
be in a brief recess.

03:03:25.450 --> 03:03:26.900 align:middle line:90%
Senate's in a brief recess.

03:03:26.900 --> 03:03:36.940 align:middle line:90%


03:03:36.940 --> 03:03:39.610 align:middle line:84%
The question now comes
on Amendment number 328.

03:03:39.610 --> 03:03:43.410 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor, signify
by saying aye, opposed no.

03:03:43.410 --> 03:03:45.820 align:middle line:84%
The nos have it and the
amendment is not adopted.

03:03:45.820 --> 03:03:49.440 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
Amendment number 333,

03:03:49.440 --> 03:03:53.202 align:middle line:84%
filed by the Senator from
Middlesex, Ms. Donoghue, title

03:03:53.202 --> 03:03:54.410 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

03:03:54.410 --> 03:03:57.320 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 333 by
Ms. Donoghue, vocational

03:03:57.320 --> 03:03:59.530 align:middle line:84%
and housing
stabilization services

03:03:59.530 --> 03:04:01.110 align:middle line:90%
for people in recovery.

03:04:01.110 --> 03:04:04.820 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

03:04:04.820 --> 03:04:07.400 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
say aye, opposed no.

03:04:07.400 --> 03:04:09.600 align:middle line:84%
The nos have it, and the
amendment is not adopted.

03:04:09.600 --> 03:04:12.520 align:middle line:90%


03:04:12.520 --> 03:04:16.920 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
Amendment number 340,

03:04:16.920 --> 03:04:18.942 align:middle line:84%
filed by the Senator
from Essex and Middlesex,

03:04:18.942 --> 03:04:21.150 align:middle line:84%
Ms. L'Italien the title of
which the clerk will read.

03:04:21.150 --> 03:04:24.660 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 340 by Ms.
L'Italien, Psychological Center

03:04:24.660 --> 03:04:25.400 align:middle line:90%
Women's View.

03:04:25.400 --> 03:04:34.180 align:middle line:90%


03:04:34.180 --> 03:04:45.790 align:middle line:84%
The Women's View
program in Lawrence,

03:04:45.790 --> 03:04:48.090 align:middle line:84%
which helps with critical
needs in Lawrence.

03:04:48.090 --> 03:04:50.310 align:middle line:84%
Women's View gives
women a safe environment

03:04:50.310 --> 03:04:53.560 align:middle line:84%
in which they're able to begin
their recovery process and gain

03:04:53.560 --> 03:04:54.716 align:middle line:90%
stability in their lives.

03:04:54.716 --> 03:04:56.090 align:middle line:84%
They're able to
get the help they

03:04:56.090 --> 03:04:58.720 align:middle line:84%
need so that they can
fully reintegrate back

03:04:58.720 --> 03:04:59.930 align:middle line:90%
into the community.

03:04:59.930 --> 03:05:02.690 align:middle line:84%
The population served is
women age 25 and older

03:05:02.690 --> 03:05:04.930 align:middle line:84%
who suffer from
substance use disorder

03:05:04.930 --> 03:05:06.660 align:middle line:90%
and co-occurring disorders.

03:05:06.660 --> 03:05:09.510 align:middle line:84%
Women's View serves pregnant and
post-partum women, the elderly

03:05:09.510 --> 03:05:10.400 align:middle line:90%
and disabled.

03:05:10.400 --> 03:05:12.000 align:middle line:84%
The length of stay
at the program

03:05:12.000 --> 03:05:13.690 align:middle line:84%
varies based on
individual needs,

03:05:13.690 --> 03:05:15.345 align:middle line:84%
but is typically at
least six months.

03:05:15.345 --> 03:05:18.360 align:middle line:90%


03:05:18.360 --> 03:05:20.920 align:middle line:84%
It takes heart and dedication
to serve this population.

03:05:20.920 --> 03:05:24.500 align:middle line:84%
Addiction's a widespread
problem and issue

03:05:24.500 --> 03:05:27.400 align:middle line:84%
that is not only limited
to the homeless population.

03:05:27.400 --> 03:05:30.274 align:middle line:84%
They help addicts and
their families as well.

03:05:30.274 --> 03:05:31.690 align:middle line:84%
They help human
beings who deserve

03:05:31.690 --> 03:05:33.231 align:middle line:84%
to be treated with
respect, kindness,

03:05:33.231 --> 03:05:36.200 align:middle line:84%
and dignity during a very
sensitive and delicate period

03:05:36.200 --> 03:05:38.980 align:middle line:90%
in their lives.

03:05:38.980 --> 03:05:41.870 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of Amendment number

03:05:41.870 --> 03:05:42.750 align:middle line:90%
340.

03:05:42.750 --> 03:05:44.960 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

03:05:44.960 --> 03:05:45.830 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

03:05:45.830 --> 03:05:47.060 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

03:05:47.060 --> 03:05:48.601 align:middle line:84%
The Senate will be
in a brief recess.

03:05:48.601 --> 03:05:58.230 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
Amendment number 356,

03:05:58.230 --> 03:06:00.870 align:middle line:84%
filed by the gentleman
from Suffolk in Middlesex,

03:06:00.870 --> 03:06:03.400 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Boncore, the type of
which the clerk will read.

03:06:03.400 --> 03:06:08.940 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 356 by
Mr. Boncore, Bold purchase

03:06:08.940 --> 03:06:12.110 align:middle line:90%
of medication task force.

03:06:12.110 --> 03:06:14.380 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

03:06:14.380 --> 03:06:16.620 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

03:06:16.620 --> 03:06:19.030 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it and the
amendment is adopted.

03:06:19.030 --> 03:06:23.710 align:middle line:84%
The gentleman from Essex
and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr.

03:06:23.710 --> 03:06:25.960 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I move the
Senate be in a brief recess.

03:06:25.960 --> 03:06:27.600 align:middle line:90%
The Senate is in a brief recess.

03:06:27.600 --> 03:06:32.220 align:middle line:90%


03:06:32.220 --> 03:06:34.230 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
356, the gentleman

03:06:34.230 --> 03:06:37.110 align:middle line:84%
from Essex and Middlesex
asks unanimous consent

03:06:37.110 --> 03:06:39.400 align:middle line:84%
that no action has been
taken on the amendment.

03:06:39.400 --> 03:06:42.710 align:middle line:84%
Hearing none-- is
there any objection?

03:06:42.710 --> 03:06:46.060 align:middle line:84%
Hearing none, the amendment
will be temporarily set aside.

03:06:46.060 --> 03:06:47.600 align:middle line:90%
The Senate is in a brief recess.

03:06:47.600 --> 03:06:55.940 align:middle line:90%


03:06:55.940 --> 03:06:59.920 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment considered
is Amendment number 359

03:06:59.920 --> 03:07:02.310 align:middle line:84%
filed by the Senator
from Essex and Middlesex,

03:07:02.310 --> 03:07:05.960 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Tarr, the title of
which the clerk will read.

03:07:05.960 --> 03:07:09.080 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 359 by
Mr. Tarr, health purchasing

03:07:09.080 --> 03:07:11.770 align:middle line:90%
cooperatives.

03:07:11.770 --> 03:07:13.964 align:middle line:84%
Senator from Essex and
Middlesex, Mr. Tarr.

03:07:13.964 --> 03:07:15.880 align:middle line:84%
--through you to the
members, Mr. President we

03:07:15.880 --> 03:07:18.110 align:middle line:84%
have talked throughout
this debate so far.

03:07:18.110 --> 03:07:20.000 align:middle line:84%
And I hope that we
will continue to talk

03:07:20.000 --> 03:07:21.920 align:middle line:84%
about ways that we
can try to control

03:07:21.920 --> 03:07:23.240 align:middle line:90%
the costs of health care.

03:07:23.240 --> 03:07:25.020 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President,
this amendment

03:07:25.020 --> 03:07:28.020 align:middle line:84%
relates to private employers
who are seeking to control

03:07:28.020 --> 03:07:29.420 align:middle line:90%
their cost of health care.

03:07:29.420 --> 03:07:31.140 align:middle line:84%
And it looks at a
tool that we have

03:07:31.140 --> 03:07:34.010 align:middle line:84%
been using, known as health
purchasing cooperatives.

03:07:34.010 --> 03:07:36.260 align:middle line:84%
But lo and behold,
Mr. President,

03:07:36.260 --> 03:07:38.650 align:middle line:84%
even though this is a
very effective tool,

03:07:38.650 --> 03:07:41.190 align:middle line:84%
and helps people
control costs, using

03:07:41.190 --> 03:07:44.600 align:middle line:84%
the market power of collective
purchase, we limit it.

03:07:44.600 --> 03:07:48.350 align:middle line:84%
And so Mr. President, this
is a very modest increase

03:07:48.350 --> 03:07:50.450 align:middle line:84%
in the availability
of that tool,

03:07:50.450 --> 03:07:53.930 align:middle line:84%
such that we currently
have six health purchasing

03:07:53.930 --> 03:07:57.120 align:middle line:84%
cooperatives that are
sanctioned by Massachusetts law.

03:07:57.120 --> 03:07:59.320 align:middle line:90%
This would expand that to eight.

03:07:59.320 --> 03:08:02.950 align:middle line:84%
We currently limit the number
of covered lives to 85,000.

03:08:02.950 --> 03:08:06.230 align:middle line:84%
This would expand that
number to 100,000.

03:08:06.230 --> 03:08:09.280 align:middle line:84%
These are very modest
measures, Mr. President,

03:08:09.280 --> 03:08:12.560 align:middle line:84%
to be able to expand this tool
and make it more available,

03:08:12.560 --> 03:08:15.500 align:middle line:84%
while we contemplate even
greater measures to be

03:08:15.500 --> 03:08:17.390 align:middle line:84%
able to help control
the cost of health care.

03:08:17.390 --> 03:08:19.504 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I hope
the amendment is adopted.

03:08:19.504 --> 03:08:21.670 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

03:08:21.670 --> 03:08:25.160 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor, signify
by saying aye, opposed no.

03:08:25.160 --> 03:08:25.990 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

03:08:25.990 --> 03:08:27.470 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

03:08:27.470 --> 03:08:30.140 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
Amendment number 368,

03:08:30.140 --> 03:08:32.140 align:middle line:84%
filed by the gentleman
from Essex and Middlesex,

03:08:32.140 --> 03:08:34.420 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Tarr, the title of
which the clerk will read.

03:08:34.420 --> 03:08:38.150 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 368 by Mr.
Tarr, pharmacy benefit managers

03:08:38.150 --> 03:08:38.900 align:middle line:90%
audit.

03:08:38.900 --> 03:08:41.265 align:middle line:84%
The gentleman from Essex
and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr.

03:08:41.265 --> 03:08:43.640 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

03:08:43.640 --> 03:08:45.640 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, we
have talked as well

03:08:45.640 --> 03:08:48.810 align:middle line:84%
during this debate, in fact,
as recently as just an hour

03:08:48.810 --> 03:08:52.850 align:middle line:84%
or two ago, about the role that
pharmacy benefit managers play

03:08:52.850 --> 03:08:55.880 align:middle line:84%
in our health care system,
and in the affordability

03:08:55.880 --> 03:08:57.810 align:middle line:84%
and availability
of pharmaceuticals.

03:08:57.810 --> 03:09:00.880 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, one
very important issue

03:09:00.880 --> 03:09:03.720 align:middle line:84%
was highlighted by the
gentleman from Springfield.

03:09:03.720 --> 03:09:05.050 align:middle line:90%
There are other issues as well.

03:09:05.050 --> 03:09:08.850 align:middle line:84%
And Mr. President, I know you
are very familiar, personally,

03:09:08.850 --> 03:09:11.720 align:middle line:84%
with the issue of pharmacy
benefit managers because

03:09:11.720 --> 03:09:15.450 align:middle line:84%
of your concern, not only
with the benefit managers

03:09:15.450 --> 03:09:18.850 align:middle line:84%
themselves, but also with
pharmaceutical manufacturers,

03:09:18.850 --> 03:09:22.420 align:middle line:84%
that oftentimes have some
very interesting relationships

03:09:22.420 --> 03:09:23.720 align:middle line:90%
with pharmacy benefit.

03:09:23.720 --> 03:09:27.190 align:middle line:84%
Managers and so Mr. President,
because I share your concern,

03:09:27.190 --> 03:09:29.899 align:middle line:84%
and I share the
concern that was woven

03:09:29.899 --> 03:09:32.190 align:middle line:84%
through the comments of the
gentleman from Springfield,

03:09:32.190 --> 03:09:34.970 align:middle line:84%
we offer this modest
amendment to require

03:09:34.970 --> 03:09:40.160 align:middle line:84%
these entities to be audited and
regulated, which Mr. President,

03:09:40.160 --> 03:09:42.080 align:middle line:84%
I am just surprised
that you have not

03:09:42.080 --> 03:09:45.180 align:middle line:84%
descended from the rostrum yet,
to advocate for this measure.

03:09:45.180 --> 03:09:47.780 align:middle line:84%
But I know in your
heart where you stand.

03:09:47.780 --> 03:09:50.360 align:middle line:84%
And so, Mr. President,
I hope that bodes well

03:09:50.360 --> 03:09:52.370 align:middle line:84%
for this critical
amendment to be

03:09:52.370 --> 03:09:54.880 align:middle line:84%
able to look at
these entities that

03:09:54.880 --> 03:09:57.670 align:middle line:84%
are so influential in
the health care system,

03:09:57.670 --> 03:10:00.870 align:middle line:84%
but oftentimes escape
the purview of regulation

03:10:00.870 --> 03:10:01.760 align:middle line:90%
and oversight.

03:10:01.760 --> 03:10:04.260 align:middle line:84%
This amendment would
begin to change that.

03:10:04.260 --> 03:10:07.500 align:middle line:84%
And I hope the
amendment is adopted.

03:10:07.500 --> 03:10:09.270 align:middle line:84%
Some would say they're
all price gouging,

03:10:09.270 --> 03:10:11.380 align:middle line:84%
but for now, the question
comes on the amendment.

03:10:11.380 --> 03:10:13.510 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
say aye, opposed no.

03:10:13.510 --> 03:10:14.230 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

03:10:14.230 --> 03:10:15.980 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

03:10:15.980 --> 03:10:20.190 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
Amendment number 372--

03:10:20.190 --> 03:10:24.810 align:middle line:84%
the next amendment is
Amendment number 371,

03:10:24.810 --> 03:10:27.050 align:middle line:84%
filed by the Senator from
Norfolk and Plymouth,

03:10:27.050 --> 03:10:29.880 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Keenan, title of
which the clerk will read.

03:10:29.880 --> 03:10:31.920 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
371 by Mr. Kennan,

03:10:31.920 --> 03:10:36.180 align:middle line:84%
strengthening prescription drug
safety and drug stewardship.

03:10:36.180 --> 03:10:39.690 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from Norfolk
and Plymouth, Mr. Keenan.

03:10:39.690 --> 03:10:42.120 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

03:10:42.120 --> 03:10:45.300 align:middle line:84%
Back in-- the gentleman
from Gloucester

03:10:45.300 --> 03:10:47.219 align:middle line:84%
just made some comments
about the pharmacy

03:10:47.219 --> 03:10:49.510 align:middle line:84%
benefit managers and the
audit that should occur there.

03:10:49.510 --> 03:10:51.600 align:middle line:84%
And he talked about an
interesting relationship

03:10:51.600 --> 03:10:53.940 align:middle line:84%
between those pharmacy
benefit managers

03:10:53.940 --> 03:10:55.930 align:middle line:84%
and the pharmaceutical
companies.

03:10:55.930 --> 03:10:57.920 align:middle line:84%
And I know, as the
gentleman from Gloucester

03:10:57.920 --> 03:10:59.390 align:middle line:84%
had referenced--
yup-- his feelings

03:10:59.390 --> 03:11:00.931 align:middle line:84%
relative to
pharmaceutical companies.

03:11:00.931 --> 03:11:03.150 align:middle line:84%
Well, this amendment
has to do with

03:11:03.150 --> 03:11:04.350 align:middle line:90%
the pharmaceutical industry.

03:11:04.350 --> 03:11:08.240 align:middle line:84%
Back in 2016 when we passed
an opioid legislation,

03:11:08.240 --> 03:11:12.207 align:middle line:84%
this body, this Senate, had a
provision in that legislation

03:11:12.207 --> 03:11:14.290 align:middle line:84%
that-- it was called the
Drug Stewardship Program.

03:11:14.290 --> 03:11:17.990 align:middle line:84%
It made pharmaceutical companies
responsible for taking back

03:11:17.990 --> 03:11:20.180 align:middle line:84%
unused medications,
much like we do

03:11:20.180 --> 03:11:22.790 align:middle line:84%
when it comes to tires,
or CFL light bulbs,

03:11:22.790 --> 03:11:24.210 align:middle line:90%
things of that nature.

03:11:24.210 --> 03:11:25.450 align:middle line:90%
So we put that in the bill.

03:11:25.450 --> 03:11:30.670 align:middle line:84%
It passed the Senate with the
Stewardship Program in there.

03:11:30.670 --> 03:11:34.470 align:middle line:84%
Ultimately, as that bill made
its way to the Governor's desk,

03:11:34.470 --> 03:11:38.330 align:middle line:84%
it included a five
year sunset provision.

03:11:38.330 --> 03:11:43.420 align:middle line:84%
So it, in essence, went from
being a permanent program,

03:11:43.420 --> 03:11:45.790 align:middle line:84%
requiring
pharmaceutical companies

03:11:45.790 --> 03:11:48.940 align:middle line:84%
to do what they should
do, to a pilot program.

03:11:48.940 --> 03:11:52.927 align:middle line:84%
What this amendment does is it
restores what we passed here

03:11:52.927 --> 03:11:53.510 align:middle line:90%
in the Senate.

03:11:53.510 --> 03:11:57.030 align:middle line:84%
It makes pharmaceutical industry
responsible for taking back

03:11:57.030 --> 03:11:58.440 align:middle line:90%
unused medications.

03:11:58.440 --> 03:12:01.470 align:middle line:84%
Now, since it was passed,
DPH has issued guidance.

03:12:01.470 --> 03:12:04.100 align:middle line:84%
They are accepting proposals
from pharmaceutical companies.

03:12:04.100 --> 03:12:06.240 align:middle line:84%
But we know how this
is going to play out.

03:12:06.240 --> 03:12:09.330 align:middle line:84%
It's going to be
dribble, dribble, drip,

03:12:09.330 --> 03:12:12.760 align:middle line:84%
drip, until five years has
come and five years has gone,

03:12:12.760 --> 03:12:14.750 align:middle line:84%
and we won't have a
pharmaceutical take-back

03:12:14.750 --> 03:12:17.640 align:middle line:84%
program that had any
impact or any effect.

03:12:17.640 --> 03:12:21.280 align:middle line:84%
So what this amendment does
is it restores the Stewardship

03:12:21.280 --> 03:12:24.760 align:middle line:84%
Program to what we voted
on, a permanent obligation

03:12:24.760 --> 03:12:27.830 align:middle line:84%
of the pharmaceutical companies
to take back unused medication.

03:12:27.830 --> 03:12:31.550 align:middle line:84%
To take back the medication
that has been widely diverted,

03:12:31.550 --> 03:12:33.420 align:middle line:84%
put out there on
the streets, and is

03:12:33.420 --> 03:12:35.050 align:middle line:90%
fueling the opioid epidemic.

03:12:35.050 --> 03:12:36.969 align:middle line:84%
So with all that said,
I ask, Mr. President,

03:12:36.969 --> 03:12:39.010 align:middle line:84%
that there be favorable
action on this amendment.

03:12:39.010 --> 03:12:40.850 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

03:12:40.850 --> 03:12:42.276 align:middle line:90%
Senator O'Connor Ives.

03:12:42.276 --> 03:12:44.650 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

03:12:44.650 --> 03:12:46.520 align:middle line:84%
I thank the
gentleman from Quincy

03:12:46.520 --> 03:12:50.060 align:middle line:84%
for filing this amendment,
and I did co-sponsor it.

03:12:50.060 --> 03:12:52.900 align:middle line:84%
We, as a body, made
a deliberate effort

03:12:52.900 --> 03:12:56.930 align:middle line:84%
to set up a system whereby
manufacturers would take back

03:12:56.930 --> 03:12:59.420 align:middle line:84%
medications and
use their industry

03:12:59.420 --> 03:13:02.670 align:middle line:84%
expertise to do it in a manner
that made the most sense.

03:13:02.670 --> 03:13:06.730 align:middle line:84%
It's important for them to do
that for two critical reasons.

03:13:06.730 --> 03:13:10.010 align:middle line:84%
One, so that people won't
flush these medications down

03:13:10.010 --> 03:13:12.400 align:middle line:84%
the drain, and these
medications inevitably

03:13:12.400 --> 03:13:15.230 align:middle line:84%
end up in our water system
and can't be treated,

03:13:15.230 --> 03:13:17.300 align:middle line:84%
and thereby, are
consumed by people.

03:13:17.300 --> 03:13:21.170 align:middle line:84%
And secondarily, equally
important but a totally

03:13:21.170 --> 03:13:23.010 align:middle line:84%
separate reason,
we know that when

03:13:23.010 --> 03:13:25.520 align:middle line:84%
medications, whether
unused or expired,

03:13:25.520 --> 03:13:27.790 align:middle line:84%
or languishing in people's
medicine cabinets,

03:13:27.790 --> 03:13:29.670 align:middle line:90%
they fall into the wrong hands.

03:13:29.670 --> 03:13:31.820 align:middle line:84%
Whether it's young
people, whether they're

03:13:31.820 --> 03:13:34.810 align:middle line:84%
stolen, whether
they're misused, it's

03:13:34.810 --> 03:13:36.880 align:middle line:90%
an addiction-related problem.

03:13:36.880 --> 03:13:40.780 align:middle line:84%
And to let this languish
would undo all of that

03:13:40.780 --> 03:13:45.910 align:middle line:84%
focused energy, that concerted
effort, to solve this problem.

03:13:45.910 --> 03:13:48.810 align:middle line:84%
We left it up to them to do
it in a way that made sense--

03:13:48.810 --> 03:13:50.860 align:middle line:84%
a way that was
secure, a way that

03:13:50.860 --> 03:13:53.890 align:middle line:84%
was efficient, a way that
didn't impede their ability

03:13:53.890 --> 03:13:55.120 align:middle line:90%
to do business.

03:13:55.120 --> 03:13:58.620 align:middle line:84%
But we would be remiss to
not close this loophole,

03:13:58.620 --> 03:14:01.760 align:middle line:84%
to actually achieve the
policy goals that we set out

03:14:01.760 --> 03:14:04.740 align:middle line:84%
to do to ensure that our
water quality remains safe,

03:14:04.740 --> 03:14:06.860 align:middle line:84%
and to ensure that
these medications don't

03:14:06.860 --> 03:14:08.159 align:middle line:90%
fall into the wrong hands.

03:14:08.159 --> 03:14:09.700 align:middle line:84%
Thank you to the
senator from Quincy.

03:14:09.700 --> 03:14:12.680 align:middle line:90%


03:14:12.680 --> 03:14:15.720 align:middle line:84%
[AUDIO OUT] on adoption
of amendment number 371,

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all those in favor say aye.

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All those oppose, no.

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The ayes have it, and
the amendment is adopted.

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The next amendment is
amendment number 372 filed by--

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Mr. President.

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Senator's in brief recess.

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