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The forum is now
present, so the Senate

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may proceed with its business.

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The chair would ask all
members, staff, and guests,

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to rise and join the senator
from Hampden and Hampshire, Mr.

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Humason, in the
Pledge of Allegiance.

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I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United 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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Senate will be in
a brief recess.

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Senate will come to order.

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Members are asked to
kindly take their seats.

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And the chair recognizes the
majority leader, the senator

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from Worcester, Ms. Chandler.

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Thank you very
much, Mr. President.

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We have a very interesting
presentation for you.

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The five senators
from Worcester County

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are going to present for the
120 ninth birthday of "Casey

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at the Bat" and to celebrate the
opening of the baseball season.

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Worcester is reading
"Casey at the Bat"

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129 times in the next
week, starting on Sunday,

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and we are one of
the 129 readings.

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And if you haven't read it
already, heard it, or done it,

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I think you'll find it fun.

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It's one of the classic
poems in American literature.

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And it has special
meaning in Worcester

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because the poet, a man by
the name of Ernest L. Thayer,

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lived in Worcester, lived
at 67 Chatham Street,

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which is in my district.

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He had been in
California at the time

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that he wrote this where he
was in the employ of William

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Randolph Hearst, but he
returned to Worcester

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to help the family run
their mill in Cherry Valley.

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And I believe Cherry Valley is
in Senator Moore's district.

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So this is Worcester, and we
will do it alphabetically.

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And I will start it
here, and I will begin.

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Chair respectfully
reminds the members

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that we need to be seated so
this performance may be fully

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appreciated by all
who are present

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and all who are seeking
to hear a bit of art

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as we start the day.

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Senator from Worcester,
Ms. Chandler.

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"Casey at the Bat"
by Ernest L. Thayer.

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The outlook wasn't brilliant
for the Mudville nine that day.

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The score stood four to two with
but one ending more to play.

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And then when Cooney
died at first,

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and Barrows did the
same, a sickly silence

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fell upon the
patrons of the game.

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A straggling few got up
to go in deep despair.

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The rest clung to that
hope which springs

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eternal in the human breast.

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They thought if only Casey
could get but a whack at that,

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we'd even put up money
now with Casey at the bat.

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But Flynn-- also Jimmy Blake,
in the former was a lulu

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and a latter was a cake.

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So upon that stricken
multitude grim melancholy

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sat, for there seemed but
little chance of Casey's

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getting to the bat.

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But Flynn let drive a single,
to the wonderment of all,

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and Blake, the much despised,
tore the cover off the ball.

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And when the dust had lifted,
the men saw what had occurred,

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there was Jimmy safe at second
and Flint a-hugging third.

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Then from 5,000 throats and
more there rosy a lusty yell,

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it rumbled through the valley,
it rattled in the dell.

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It pounded on the mountain
and recoiled upon the flat.

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Hey, Mike, what's a dell?

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Mighty Casey was
advancing to the bat.

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--manner as he stepped
into his place.

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There was pride
in Casey's bearing

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and a smile on Casey's face.

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And when responding
to the cheers,

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he lightly doffed his hat.

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No stranger in the crowd could
doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.

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10,000 eyes-- as he rubbed
his hands with dirt,

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5,000 tongues applauded when
he wiped them on his shirt.

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Then while the writhing
pitcher ground the ball

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into his hip, defiance
gleamed in Casey's eye,

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a sneer curled Casey's lip.

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Through the air, and
Casey stood a-watching

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in the haughty grandeur there.

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Close by the sturdy batsman,
the ball unheeded sped.

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That ain't my style, said Casey.

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Strike one, the umpire said.

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From the benches-- roar, like
the beating of the storm waves

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on a stern and distant shore.

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Kill him, kill the umpire,
shouted someone on the stand.

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And it's likely they'd have
killed him had not Casey

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raised his hand.

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Charity in great
Casey's visage shown.

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He's still the rising tumult.
He blade the game go on.

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He signaled to the pitcher
and once more das sphere flew,

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but Casey still ignored it,
and the umpire said strike two.

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Fraud, cried the
maddened thousands.

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An echo answered, fraud.

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But one scornful look from
Casey and the audience was odd.

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They saw his face
grow stern and cold,

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they saw his muscles
strain, and they

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knew that Casey wouldn't
let that go by again.

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The sneer is gone
on Casey's lip.

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His teeth are clenched in hate.

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He pounds with cruel violence
his bat upon the plate.

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And now the pitcher holds the
ball, and now he lets it go.

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And now the air is shattered
by the force of Casey's blow.

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Oh, somewhere in this--

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shining bright, the band
is playing somewhere,

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and somewhere hearts are light.

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And somewhere men are laughing
and somewhere child shout,

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but there is no joy in Mudville.

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Mighty Casey has struck out.

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[APPLAUSE]

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Chair first would like to
congratulate the Worcester

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county players for their
performance this morning.

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And I'm sure with just a
little bit of practice more,

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we can take you on the road.

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The chair recognizes the senator
from Middlesex and Norfolk,

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Miss Spilka.

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For what purpose
does the lady rise?

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I would like permission to make
a point of personal privilege.

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Permission to make a point
of personal privilege.

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You are recognized.

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I congratulate the
Worcester delegation,

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but I do need to
at point out-- it's

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my understanding
that Casey heralds

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from Holliston, Massachusetts.

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They claim him as well, which
happens to be in my district.

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So I just want to
note that there's

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a little competition here.

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Thank you.

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Recognizes the senator
from the Berkshires.

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Send the chair--

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

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The majority leader
asked me to bring

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to the attention of the Senate
that actually Massachusetts

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holds another piece of
history for baseball,

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and that is that in 1791,
the first known reference

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to baseball in town records
took place in Pittsfield,

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Massachusetts, where they said
that it was illegal to play

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baseball within 80 yards of
the town hall, which is not

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quite the distance
of the Green Monster,

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but it's a pretty good shot.

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Thank you, sir.

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Contradiction and
the conflict that

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has arisen by the presentation
of this poem, the chair

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intends to appoint a special
committee of the Senate

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to thoroughly research the
origins of this amazing poem

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and amazing ball player.

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The chair wishes to--

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is Senator Rush here?

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Senator Rush are, you here?

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Rush from Norfolk
and Suffolk will

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make a special introduction.

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

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It is my distinct
honor and privilege

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to welcome here to the
Massachusetts State Senate,

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Massachusetts State House,
guests of Representative

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McMurtry and myself,
the outstanding students

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of Westwood's own Sheehan
School right here.

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Welcome to the State House.

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[APPLAUSE]

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We will do some
budget items today

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honoring our outstanding
educational system here

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in the Commonwealth.

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And of course, as the history
is flowing around the chamber,

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I am reminded that my
predecessor in the Senate,

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at the Senate district
representative

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Westwood when it was part
of the town of Dedham

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was Horace Mann, the
founder of public education.

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So I'd like to acknowledge--

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we're going to some great
things for education today.

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And none of this
is possible without

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our outstanding teachers.

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So I know we have Mrs.
McGuire, Mrs. Cormier,

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and Mrs. Holbrook with us.

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If you could raise your hands,
so we could thank you for all

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you do.

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[APPLAUSE]

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I present to you
the Sheehan School.

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Thank you so much.

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[APPLAUSE]

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Rush have presented resolutions,
which the clerk will read.

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By senators Timothy
Keenan and Rush,

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resolutions congratulating
the Neponset River Watershed

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Association Incorporated
on its 50th anniversary.

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Question comes on adoption
of the resolution.

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All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

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The ayes have it, and the
resolutions are adopted.

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A number of amendments
have been withdrawn.

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A number of amendments
have been withdrawn,

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which the chair would
like to call at this time.

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We'll give the children a minute
to get out of the chamber,

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so that you'll be
able to hear the list.

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Have been withdrawn-- numbers
438, 461, 482, 624, 789, 829,

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836, 837, 852, 853, 882, 895,
916 redraft, 938, 975, 983,

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1025, 1029, and 1003.

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All of those matters
have been withdrawn.

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We'll now proceed to
a group of matters

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that can be considered
as one on a single vote,

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and if there's no
objection, these several--

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Brief recess, Mr. President?

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Senate will be in
a brief recess.

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Senate will be in order.

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So if there's no objection,
several amendments

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will be considered as one.

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Does the chair hear objection?

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Chair hears none.

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The question will come on the
adoption of the amendments.

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And under the rules,
there is a requirement

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of a call of the yeas and nays.

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The clerk will call the roll.

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Rosenberg.

00:15:44.920 --> 00:15:45.460 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:15:45.460 --> 00:15:47.980 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:15:47.980 --> 00:15:49.010 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Barrett.

00:15:49.010 --> 00:15:54.000 align:middle line:90%


00:15:54.000 --> 00:15:55.110 align:middle line:90%
Joseph A. Boncore.

00:15:55.110 --> 00:15:56.260 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:15:56.260 --> 00:15:59.410 align:middle line:90%
Yes

00:15:59.410 --> 00:16:00.310 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady.

00:16:00.310 --> 00:16:01.030 align:middle line:90%
Here.

00:16:01.030 --> 00:16:01.990 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:01.990 --> 00:16:03.911 align:middle line:90%
William N. Brownsberger.

00:16:03.911 --> 00:16:04.410 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:04.410 --> 00:16:05.570 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:05.570 --> 00:16:07.381 align:middle line:90%
Harriette L. Chandler.

00:16:07.381 --> 00:16:07.880 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:07.880 --> 00:16:10.630 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:10.630 --> 00:16:12.241 align:middle line:90%
Sonia Chang-Diaz.

00:16:12.241 --> 00:16:12.740 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:12.740 --> 00:16:13.780 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:13.780 --> 00:16:15.870 align:middle line:90%
Cynthia Stone Creem.

00:16:15.870 --> 00:16:18.770 align:middle line:90%


00:16:18.770 --> 00:16:19.350 align:middle line:90%
Julian Cyr.

00:16:19.350 --> 00:16:20.250 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:20.250 --> 00:16:21.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:21.200 --> 00:16:23.860 align:middle line:90%
Viriato M. deMacedo.

00:16:23.860 --> 00:16:24.680 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:24.680 --> 00:16:25.180 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:25.180 --> 00:16:27.040 align:middle line:90%
Sal N. DiDomenico.

00:16:27.040 --> 00:16:28.340 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:28.340 --> 00:16:30.521 align:middle line:90%
Eileen M. Donoghue.

00:16:30.521 --> 00:16:31.020 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:31.020 --> 00:16:31.680 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:31.680 --> 00:16:33.250 align:middle line:90%
James B. Eldridge.

00:16:33.250 --> 00:16:33.990 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:33.990 --> 00:16:34.870 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:34.870 --> 00:16:36.830 align:middle line:90%
Ryan C. Fattman.

00:16:36.830 --> 00:16:37.330 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:37.330 --> 00:16:38.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:38.010 --> 00:16:40.450 align:middle line:90%
Jennifer L. Flanagan.

00:16:40.450 --> 00:16:40.950 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:40.950 --> 00:16:41.650 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:41.650 --> 00:16:43.500 align:middle line:90%
Linda Dorcena Forry.

00:16:43.500 --> 00:16:47.210 align:middle line:90%


00:16:47.210 --> 00:16:48.070 align:middle line:90%
Anne M. Gobi.

00:16:48.070 --> 00:16:48.570 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:48.570 --> 00:16:49.690 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:49.690 --> 00:16:52.050 align:middle line:90%
Adam G. Hinds.

00:16:52.050 --> 00:16:52.550 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:52.550 --> 00:16:53.600 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:53.600 --> 00:16:56.050 align:middle line:90%
Donald F. Humason Jr.

00:16:56.050 --> 00:16:56.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:56.610 --> 00:16:57.880 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:16:57.880 --> 00:16:59.900 align:middle line:90%
Patricia D. Jehlen.

00:16:59.900 --> 00:17:03.985 align:middle line:90%


00:17:03.985 --> 00:17:04.609 align:middle line:90%
Senator Jehlen?

00:17:04.609 --> 00:17:11.339 align:middle line:90%


00:17:11.339 --> 00:17:12.609 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:12.609 --> 00:17:15.060 align:middle line:90%
John F. Keenan.

00:17:15.060 --> 00:17:16.319 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:16.319 --> 00:17:16.819 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:16.819 --> 00:17:17.550 align:middle line:90%
Eric P. Lesser.

00:17:17.550 --> 00:17:18.650 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:18.650 --> 00:17:19.780 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:19.780 --> 00:17:21.880 align:middle line:90%
Jason M. Lewis.

00:17:21.880 --> 00:17:22.380 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:22.380 --> 00:17:23.050 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:23.050 --> 00:17:25.370 align:middle line:90%
Barbara A L'Italien.

00:17:25.370 --> 00:17:25.869 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:25.869 --> 00:17:26.440 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:26.440 --> 00:17:28.440 align:middle line:90%
Joan B. Lovely.

00:17:28.440 --> 00:17:28.940 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:28.940 --> 00:17:29.560 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:29.560 --> 00:17:31.770 align:middle line:90%
Thomas M. McGee.

00:17:31.770 --> 00:17:32.270 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:32.270 --> 00:17:32.920 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:32.920 --> 00:17:35.080 align:middle line:90%
Mark C. Montigny.

00:17:35.080 --> 00:17:35.580 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:35.580 --> 00:17:36.640 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:36.640 --> 00:17:38.000 align:middle line:90%
Michael L. Moore.

00:17:38.000 --> 00:17:39.160 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:39.160 --> 00:17:40.280 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:40.280 --> 00:17:42.160 align:middle line:90%
Patrick M. O'Connor.

00:17:42.160 --> 00:17:42.660 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:42.660 --> 00:17:43.590 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:43.590 --> 00:17:45.640 align:middle line:90%
Kathleen O'Connor Ives.

00:17:45.640 --> 00:17:46.140 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:46.140 --> 00:17:46.910 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:46.910 --> 00:17:48.870 align:middle line:90%
Mark R. Pacheco.

00:17:48.870 --> 00:17:49.530 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:49.530 --> 00:17:50.540 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:50.540 --> 00:17:52.890 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Rodrigues.

00:17:52.890 --> 00:17:53.420 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:53.420 --> 00:17:54.340 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:54.340 --> 00:17:55.930 align:middle line:90%
Richard J. Ross.

00:17:55.930 --> 00:17:56.830 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:56.830 --> 00:17:57.760 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:17:57.760 --> 00:17:59.571 align:middle line:90%
Michael F. Rush.

00:17:59.571 --> 00:18:00.070 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:00.070 --> 00:18:00.990 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:00.990 --> 00:18:02.360 align:middle line:90%
Karen E. Spilka.

00:18:02.360 --> 00:18:03.300 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:03.300 --> 00:18:04.980 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:04.980 --> 00:18:06.250 align:middle line:90%
Bruce E. Tarr.

00:18:06.250 --> 00:18:06.830 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:06.830 --> 00:18:08.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:08.010 --> 00:18:10.470 align:middle line:90%
Walter F. Timilty.

00:18:10.470 --> 00:18:12.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:12.010 --> 00:18:12.510 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:12.510 --> 00:18:14.140 align:middle line:90%
James T. Welch.

00:18:14.140 --> 00:18:15.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:15.200 --> 00:18:15.700 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:15.700 --> 00:18:27.900 align:middle line:90%


00:18:27.900 --> 00:18:29.360 align:middle line:90%
Linda Dorcena Forry.

00:18:29.360 --> 00:18:29.860 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:29.860 --> 00:18:30.359 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:30.359 --> 00:18:35.570 align:middle line:90%


00:18:35.570 --> 00:18:37.691 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Barrett.

00:18:37.691 --> 00:18:38.190 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:38.190 --> 00:18:38.690 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:18:38.690 --> 00:19:26.610 align:middle line:90%


00:19:26.610 --> 00:20:04.580 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:20:04.580 --> 00:20:08.660 align:middle line:84%
I decided to be put
in the affirmative.

00:20:08.660 --> 00:20:10.525 align:middle line:90%
Cynthia Stone Creem votes yes.

00:20:10.525 --> 00:20:17.430 align:middle line:90%


00:20:17.430 --> 00:20:19.920 align:middle line:84%
On this matter 38 having
voted in the affirmative, none

00:20:19.920 --> 00:20:23.050 align:middle line:84%
in the negative, the
amendment is adopted.

00:20:23.050 --> 00:20:26.150 align:middle line:84%
The amendments
plural are adopted.

00:20:26.150 --> 00:20:28.700 align:middle line:84%
OK, we're now going to
return to the order,

00:20:28.700 --> 00:20:32.210 align:middle line:84%
beginning with the
amendment number 225.

00:20:32.210 --> 00:20:35.970 align:middle line:84%
225, offered by the
senator from Essex,

00:20:35.970 --> 00:20:38.870 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Tarr, the title of
which the clerk will read.

00:20:38.870 --> 00:20:44.120 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 225 by Mr.
Tarr, Credit Card Audit.

00:20:44.120 --> 00:20:47.440 align:middle line:84%
Question comes-- do we have
to withdraw the roll call?

00:20:47.440 --> 00:21:00.150 align:middle line:90%


00:21:00.150 --> 00:21:02.580 align:middle line:84%
On adoption of the
redrafted amendment.

00:21:02.580 --> 00:21:04.970 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

00:21:04.970 --> 00:21:07.470 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it,
and it is adopted.

00:21:07.470 --> 00:21:10.030 align:middle line:84%
Number 231, offered by
the senator from Suffolk,

00:21:10.030 --> 00:21:12.250 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Rush, the title of
which the clerk will read.

00:21:12.250 --> 00:21:14.820 align:middle line:90%


00:21:14.820 --> 00:21:21.930 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 231
by Mr. Rush, Relative

00:21:21.930 --> 00:21:23.987 align:middle line:90%
to Civil Service Streamlining.

00:21:23.987 --> 00:21:25.820 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:21:25.820 --> 00:21:28.370 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

00:21:28.370 --> 00:21:29.400 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:21:29.400 --> 00:21:31.310 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:21:31.310 --> 00:21:33.650 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered by the
same senator, the title

00:21:33.650 --> 00:21:35.470 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

00:21:35.470 --> 00:21:40.450 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 232 by Mr.
Rush, Veterans Civil Service

00:21:40.450 --> 00:21:41.237 align:middle line:90%
Ombudsman.

00:21:41.237 --> 00:21:43.070 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:21:43.070 --> 00:21:45.850 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

00:21:45.850 --> 00:21:46.750 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:21:46.750 --> 00:21:49.380 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:21:49.380 --> 00:21:51.130 align:middle line:90%
What does B mean again?

00:21:51.130 --> 00:21:51.630 align:middle line:90%
Bundled.

00:21:51.630 --> 00:21:53.510 align:middle line:90%
Skip it.

00:21:53.510 --> 00:21:55.950 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 238,
offered by the senator

00:21:55.950 --> 00:21:59.380 align:middle line:84%
from Essex Mr. McGee, the title
of which the clerk will read.

00:21:59.380 --> 00:22:02.760 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 238 by Mr.
McGee, Updating State Employee

00:22:02.760 --> 00:22:04.450 align:middle line:90%
and Retiree Death Benefits.

00:22:04.450 --> 00:22:06.450 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

00:22:06.450 --> 00:22:08.030 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor say aye.

00:22:08.030 --> 00:22:11.020 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. McGee.

00:22:11.020 --> 00:22:13.740 align:middle line:90%


00:22:13.740 --> 00:22:14.971 align:middle line:90%
Brief recess, please?

00:22:14.971 --> 00:22:16.720 align:middle line:84%
The Senate will be in
a very brief recess.

00:22:16.720 --> 00:22:30.240 align:middle line:90%


00:22:30.240 --> 00:22:34.480 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I'd like to
withdraw this amendment,

00:22:34.480 --> 00:22:37.840 align:middle line:84%
and ask unanimous consent
to make a statement.

00:22:37.840 --> 00:22:40.600 align:middle line:84%
Unanimous consent
to make a statement

00:22:40.600 --> 00:22:42.540 align:middle line:90%
and withdraw the amendment.

00:22:42.540 --> 00:22:44.890 align:middle line:84%
Is there an objection to
withdrawing the amendment?

00:22:44.890 --> 00:22:47.380 align:middle line:84%
The chair hears
none, so ordered.

00:22:47.380 --> 00:22:49.527 align:middle line:84%
And now, the gentleman
asks unanimous consent

00:22:49.527 --> 00:22:50.360 align:middle line:90%
to make a statement.

00:22:50.360 --> 00:22:51.560 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

00:22:51.560 --> 00:22:52.800 align:middle line:90%
Chair hears none.

00:22:52.800 --> 00:22:54.759 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex, Mr. McGee.

00:22:54.759 --> 00:22:55.800 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:22:55.800 --> 00:22:59.560 align:middle line:84%
This is an issue that I
think many of my colleagues

00:22:59.560 --> 00:23:02.937 align:middle line:84%
are familiar with, but I
want to again speak to it,

00:23:02.937 --> 00:23:05.270 align:middle line:84%
because I think it is an
important issue that we may not

00:23:05.270 --> 00:23:08.540 align:middle line:84%
be able to do today, but I
think is very important for us

00:23:08.540 --> 00:23:11.250 align:middle line:84%
to address, and hopefully,
in the near future,

00:23:11.250 --> 00:23:13.780 align:middle line:90%
move this issue forward.

00:23:13.780 --> 00:23:16.840 align:middle line:84%
This is the State Employee
and Retiree Basic Life Death

00:23:16.840 --> 00:23:21.210 align:middle line:84%
Benefit, and right
now, it's $5,000.

00:23:21.210 --> 00:23:25.950 align:middle line:84%
That was established
in 1985, 32 years ago.

00:23:25.950 --> 00:23:30.240 align:middle line:84%
Since that time, funeral
costs have increased by 300%.

00:23:30.240 --> 00:23:33.950 align:middle line:84%
According to the National
Funeral Directors Association,

00:23:33.950 --> 00:23:36.440 align:middle line:84%
the average funeral
home costs alone

00:23:36.440 --> 00:23:43.380 align:middle line:84%
have increased from
$2,837 to $8,343.

00:23:43.380 --> 00:23:47.040 align:middle line:84%
This amendment
would affect 149,000

00:23:47.040 --> 00:23:50.970 align:middle line:84%
active and retired
state employees.

00:23:50.970 --> 00:23:53.990 align:middle line:84%
The legislature
recently recognized

00:23:53.990 --> 00:23:56.460 align:middle line:84%
how important this is
and how this inflation

00:23:56.460 --> 00:24:00.630 align:middle line:90%
has happened since 1985.

00:24:00.630 --> 00:24:04.150 align:middle line:84%
And we've recognized that fact
by increasing the death benefit

00:24:04.150 --> 00:24:08.010 align:middle line:84%
for unemployed private
sector individuals

00:24:08.010 --> 00:24:15.630 align:middle line:84%
from $4,000 to $10,051 under the
recent Unemployment Insurance

00:24:15.630 --> 00:24:18.290 align:middle line:90%
Reform Act of 2014.

00:24:18.290 --> 00:24:20.680 align:middle line:84%
So we understand
this issue clearly,

00:24:20.680 --> 00:24:23.450 align:middle line:90%
how it impacts families.

00:24:23.450 --> 00:24:25.170 align:middle line:84%
The only option
state retirees have

00:24:25.170 --> 00:24:28.080 align:middle line:84%
to provide a realistic
level of death benefits

00:24:28.080 --> 00:24:31.590 align:middle line:84%
is to buy $5,000 of
additional life, which

00:24:31.590 --> 00:24:34.600 align:middle line:84%
is unaffordable for
those over the age of 74.

00:24:34.600 --> 00:24:38.470 align:middle line:84%
They can't afford it, and
obviously, they are struggling

00:24:38.470 --> 00:24:40.860 align:middle line:84%
or their families will
struggle if they pass away

00:24:40.860 --> 00:24:43.020 align:middle line:90%
with a $5,000 benefit.

00:24:43.020 --> 00:24:46.780 align:middle line:84%
For more than 21,000 state
retirees, age 75 or older--

00:24:46.780 --> 00:24:48.520 align:middle line:90%
that's 21,000--

00:24:48.520 --> 00:24:52.160 align:middle line:84%
the cost to buy additional
$5,000 in life insurance

00:24:52.160 --> 00:24:54.890 align:middle line:84%
would essentially wipe
out any of the annual cost

00:24:54.890 --> 00:24:56.630 align:middle line:90%
of living benefit.

00:24:56.630 --> 00:25:00.650 align:middle line:84%
The average pension for
retirees over the age of 75

00:25:00.650 --> 00:25:03.720 align:middle line:90%
is approximately $25,000.

00:25:03.720 --> 00:25:09.360 align:middle line:84%
At age 85, a nonsmoker retiree
must pay over $1,000 a year

00:25:09.360 --> 00:25:12.050 align:middle line:84%
for the additional
$5,000 coverage.

00:25:12.050 --> 00:25:16.420 align:middle line:84%
There were 7,626
retirees over such age

00:25:16.420 --> 00:25:22.300 align:middle line:90%
whose benefit is $21,000.

00:25:22.300 --> 00:25:27.840 align:middle line:84%
This data came from the state
valuation of January 1, 2016.

00:25:27.840 --> 00:25:30.000 align:middle line:84%
Again, obviously
we're struggling

00:25:30.000 --> 00:25:32.910 align:middle line:84%
with the budget, the
finances of the state,

00:25:32.910 --> 00:25:36.280 align:middle line:84%
but this is something I think
we really need to address.

00:25:36.280 --> 00:25:37.470 align:middle line:90%
We're not doing it today.

00:25:37.470 --> 00:25:39.730 align:middle line:84%
I would hope all of
you would be supportive

00:25:39.730 --> 00:25:44.020 align:middle line:84%
as we look in the near future
to making this a reality.

00:25:44.020 --> 00:25:47.570 align:middle line:84%
And in fairness, taking
care of the state retirees

00:25:47.570 --> 00:25:49.730 align:middle line:84%
who are depending
on this to really

00:25:49.730 --> 00:25:51.619 align:middle line:84%
allow themselves to be
buried with dignity.

00:25:51.619 --> 00:25:52.660 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:25:52.660 --> 00:25:57.170 align:middle line:90%


00:25:57.170 --> 00:25:59.160 align:middle line:84%
The Senator from
Middlesex, Miss Donoghue,

00:25:59.160 --> 00:26:02.040 align:middle line:84%
a redrafted amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

00:26:02.040 --> 00:26:04.340 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 241
by Miss Donoghue,

00:26:04.340 --> 00:26:08.910 align:middle line:84%
Encouraging Savings
through Split Tax Refunds.

00:26:08.910 --> 00:26:11.395 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Middlesex, Miss Donoghue.

00:26:11.395 --> 00:26:13.770 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

00:26:13.770 --> 00:26:16.150 align:middle line:84%
I rise in favor of
this amendment, which

00:26:16.150 --> 00:26:17.910 align:middle line:84%
would instruct the
Department of Revenue

00:26:17.910 --> 00:26:19.970 align:middle line:84%
to allow tax payers
to split their tax

00:26:19.970 --> 00:26:22.700 align:middle line:90%
refunds into multiple accounts.

00:26:22.700 --> 00:26:25.900 align:middle line:84%
Tax refunds are the
biggest lump sum of money

00:26:25.900 --> 00:26:28.490 align:middle line:84%
that people receive
all year many times.

00:26:28.490 --> 00:26:30.830 align:middle line:84%
And oftentimes,
the refund season

00:26:30.830 --> 00:26:32.980 align:middle line:84%
is a great time for
people to set money aside

00:26:32.980 --> 00:26:35.860 align:middle line:90%
for retirement or 529 plans.

00:26:35.860 --> 00:26:38.720 align:middle line:84%
We did the 529
plan last session,

00:26:38.720 --> 00:26:42.120 align:middle line:84%
and taxpayers are more
likely to do that,

00:26:42.120 --> 00:26:45.400 align:middle line:84%
however, if they can direct
their refund, part of it,

00:26:45.400 --> 00:26:48.560 align:middle line:84%
into that account,
for example, the 529.

00:26:48.560 --> 00:26:50.940 align:middle line:84%
They can put some money
in the checking account

00:26:50.940 --> 00:26:52.760 align:middle line:84%
to cover their
immediate expenses

00:26:52.760 --> 00:26:55.400 align:middle line:84%
and put some into
that special account.

00:26:55.400 --> 00:26:57.830 align:middle line:84%
The ability to split
a refund would also

00:26:57.830 --> 00:27:01.290 align:middle line:84%
make it easy for families
who are trying to save.

00:27:01.290 --> 00:27:04.050 align:middle line:84%
Oftentimes, families
who are hardest hit,

00:27:04.050 --> 00:27:06.540 align:middle line:84%
that's an opportunity
to make that decision

00:27:06.540 --> 00:27:09.060 align:middle line:84%
and put it aside for
the future and get a tax

00:27:09.060 --> 00:27:10.420 align:middle line:90%
benefit at the same time.

00:27:10.420 --> 00:27:12.050 align:middle line:90%
I hope the amendment passes.

00:27:12.050 --> 00:27:14.070 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:27:14.070 --> 00:27:16.620 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

00:27:16.620 --> 00:27:19.280 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it, and
the amendment is adopted.

00:27:19.280 --> 00:27:33.750 align:middle line:84%
A couple of transportation
amendments that could--

00:27:33.750 --> 00:27:37.050 align:middle line:84%
Senator from Worcester
and Norfolk, Mr. Fattman,

00:27:37.050 --> 00:27:43.430 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, number
280, that the clerk will read.

00:27:43.430 --> 00:27:46.700 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 280, by Mr.
Fattman, Sick Time Reform.

00:27:46.700 --> 00:27:50.011 align:middle line:90%


00:27:50.011 --> 00:27:51.260 align:middle line:90%
Senate will stand in a brief--

00:27:51.260 --> 00:28:02.861 align:middle line:90%


00:28:02.861 --> 00:28:03.360 align:middle line:90%
It's a old--

00:28:03.360 --> 00:28:18.670 align:middle line:90%


00:28:18.670 --> 00:28:22.630 align:middle line:84%
--sto and Plymouth, Mr.
Timilty, offers an amendment,

00:28:22.630 --> 00:28:28.420 align:middle line:84%
number 295, the title of
which the clerk will read.

00:28:28.420 --> 00:28:32.010 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 295 by Mr.
Timilty, DCAM Additional

00:28:32.010 --> 00:28:33.090 align:middle line:90%
Funding.

00:28:33.090 --> 00:28:35.240 align:middle line:90%
He doesn't want to debate it.

00:28:35.240 --> 00:28:38.980 align:middle line:90%
Just call a go.

00:28:38.980 --> 00:28:41.060 align:middle line:84%
Signified by saying
aye, all those opposed.

00:28:41.060 --> 00:28:41.920 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

00:28:41.920 --> 00:28:42.810 align:middle line:90%
The nos won.

00:28:42.810 --> 00:28:43.810 align:middle line:90%
I mean, the nos have it.

00:28:43.810 --> 00:28:50.650 align:middle line:90%


00:28:50.650 --> 00:28:53.760 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Essex
and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr,

00:28:53.760 --> 00:28:59.050 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, number
296, the title of which

00:28:59.050 --> 00:29:00.600 align:middle line:90%
the clerk will read.

00:29:00.600 --> 00:29:04.160 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 296 by Mr.
Tarr, Spouses as Caregivers.

00:29:04.160 --> 00:29:06.940 align:middle line:90%


00:29:06.940 --> 00:29:09.190 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

00:29:09.190 --> 00:29:13.080 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor signify by
saying aye, all those opposed.

00:29:13.080 --> 00:29:16.790 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:29:16.790 --> 00:29:19.430 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:29:19.430 --> 00:29:20.560 align:middle line:90%
OK, better check that off.

00:29:20.560 --> 00:29:23.841 align:middle line:90%


00:29:23.841 --> 00:29:25.340 align:middle line:84%
So you know the
plans for this one--

00:29:25.340 --> 00:29:26.298 align:middle line:90%
So this one is on hold.

00:29:26.298 --> 00:29:34.230 align:middle line:90%


00:29:34.230 --> 00:29:39.500 align:middle line:84%
Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, offers
an amendment, number 300,

00:29:39.500 --> 00:29:43.050 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the clerk will read.

00:29:43.050 --> 00:29:45.975 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 300 by Mr.
Tarr, Nursing Home Licensure.

00:29:45.975 --> 00:29:52.820 align:middle line:90%


00:29:52.820 --> 00:29:54.250 align:middle line:84%
Senate will stand
a brief recess.

00:29:54.250 --> 00:30:08.100 align:middle line:90%


00:30:08.100 --> 00:30:12.200 align:middle line:90%
The Senate will come to order.

00:30:12.200 --> 00:30:16.320 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 300
will be set aside.

00:30:16.320 --> 00:30:22.730 align:middle line:90%


00:30:22.730 --> 00:30:25.920 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
305, the senator

00:30:25.920 --> 00:30:30.620 align:middle line:84%
from Worcester and
Middlesex, Miss Flanagan

00:30:30.620 --> 00:30:33.630 align:middle line:90%
has got an amendment on hold.

00:30:33.630 --> 00:30:35.889 align:middle line:90%
310 is on hold.

00:30:35.889 --> 00:30:36.930 align:middle line:90%
All of these are on hold.

00:30:36.930 --> 00:30:38.100 align:middle line:90%
That's in a bundle.

00:30:38.100 --> 00:30:38.600 align:middle line:90%
OK.

00:30:38.600 --> 00:30:51.390 align:middle line:90%


00:30:51.390 --> 00:30:52.680 align:middle line:90%
39.

00:30:52.680 --> 00:30:55.680 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex and Middlesex,

00:30:55.680 --> 00:31:00.070 align:middle line:84%
Miss L'Italien offers
an amendment, the title

00:31:00.070 --> 00:31:01.540 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

00:31:01.540 --> 00:31:04.930 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 339 by Miss
L'Italien, Lawrence Family

00:31:04.930 --> 00:31:05.665 align:middle line:90%
Health Services.

00:31:05.665 --> 00:31:16.870 align:middle line:90%


00:31:16.870 --> 00:31:20.290 align:middle line:84%
Senator for Essex
Middlesex is recognized.

00:31:20.290 --> 00:31:24.380 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

00:31:24.380 --> 00:31:28.090 align:middle line:84%
This amendment is for the
letter Lawrence Family Health

00:31:28.090 --> 00:31:29.610 align:middle line:90%
Services.

00:31:29.610 --> 00:31:33.140 align:middle line:84%
Since 2013, Greater Lawrence
Family Health Service

00:31:33.140 --> 00:31:36.690 align:middle line:84%
has been the only federally
qualified teaching health

00:31:36.690 --> 00:31:39.540 align:middle line:84%
center to participate in
a nationally accredited,

00:31:39.540 --> 00:31:42.470 align:middle line:84%
nationally recognized four
year residency program.

00:31:42.470 --> 00:31:44.580 align:middle line:84%
And that's crucial
because we want

00:31:44.580 --> 00:31:48.280 align:middle line:84%
residents, doctors,
to come into cities

00:31:48.280 --> 00:31:51.930 align:middle line:84%
and serve underserved
populations.

00:31:51.930 --> 00:31:54.530 align:middle line:84%
The funding that we
are looking at today

00:31:54.530 --> 00:31:59.080 align:middle line:84%
would fund the fourth
year of their training

00:31:59.080 --> 00:32:02.810 align:middle line:84%
to augment some cuts that have
happened at the federal level.

00:32:02.810 --> 00:32:05.450 align:middle line:84%
This program has--
because it's a four year

00:32:05.450 --> 00:32:07.030 align:middle line:84%
program, the training
and experience

00:32:07.030 --> 00:32:09.820 align:middle line:84%
the residents get is
extremely high quality.

00:32:09.820 --> 00:32:12.560 align:middle line:90%
The residents--

00:32:12.560 --> 00:32:14.290 align:middle line:90%
Mr. President.

00:32:14.290 --> 00:32:16.850 align:middle line:84%
What purpose does
the senator to rise?

00:32:16.850 --> 00:32:35.300 align:middle line:90%


00:32:35.300 --> 00:32:36.770 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE]

00:32:36.770 --> 00:32:39.770 align:middle line:84%
From Essex and Middlesex,
you have the floor.

00:32:39.770 --> 00:32:40.430 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

00:32:40.430 --> 00:32:43.640 align:middle line:84%
So again, as I was saying, the
Greater Lawrence Family Health

00:32:43.640 --> 00:32:45.810 align:middle line:90%
Center has a residency program.

00:32:45.810 --> 00:32:48.340 align:middle line:84%
Many of the residents
stay once they're

00:32:48.340 --> 00:32:51.620 align:middle line:84%
through their residency, work
as docs at our family health

00:32:51.620 --> 00:32:52.570 align:middle line:90%
center.

00:32:52.570 --> 00:32:56.050 align:middle line:84%
They live in the community,
they learn the language,

00:32:56.050 --> 00:32:58.350 align:middle line:84%
which is Spanish,
which is the group

00:32:58.350 --> 00:33:00.960 align:middle line:90%
that we are seeking to serve.

00:33:00.960 --> 00:33:04.310 align:middle line:84%
And I've gone and toured a
number of the family health

00:33:04.310 --> 00:33:07.680 align:middle line:84%
centers in Lawrence, and they
provide a critical first step

00:33:07.680 --> 00:33:10.880 align:middle line:84%
to keep people getting good
health care, as opposed

00:33:10.880 --> 00:33:13.880 align:middle line:84%
to landing at Lawrence General
Hospital in the emergency room.

00:33:13.880 --> 00:33:16.130 align:middle line:90%
So it's money well spent.

00:33:16.130 --> 00:33:18.090 align:middle line:84%
People are getting the
care that they need.

00:33:18.090 --> 00:33:19.950 align:middle line:90%
It's driving down the cost.

00:33:19.950 --> 00:33:22.000 align:middle line:84%
And so this money
will go a long way

00:33:22.000 --> 00:33:25.457 align:middle line:84%
towards keeping the
residency program intact.

00:33:25.457 --> 00:33:26.040 align:middle line:90%
And thank you.

00:33:26.040 --> 00:33:27.511 align:middle line:90%
I hope we support this.

00:33:27.511 --> 00:33:28.010 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

00:33:28.010 --> 00:33:31.221 align:middle line:90%


00:33:31.221 --> 00:33:31.720 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

00:33:31.720 --> 00:33:34.780 align:middle line:84%
Question now comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:33:34.780 --> 00:33:38.820 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor signify by
saying aye, all those opposed.

00:33:38.820 --> 00:33:42.320 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it, and
the amendment is adopted.

00:33:42.320 --> 00:33:48.240 align:middle line:90%


00:33:48.240 --> 00:33:53.420 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 356, the senator
from Suffolk and Middlesex,

00:33:53.420 --> 00:34:01.910 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Boncore, has a redrafted
amendment, and the title

00:34:01.910 --> 00:34:04.160 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

00:34:04.160 --> 00:34:07.390 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 356 by
Mr. Boncore, Bulk Purchase

00:34:07.390 --> 00:34:09.070 align:middle line:90%
of Medication Task Force.

00:34:09.070 --> 00:34:11.679 align:middle line:90%


00:34:11.679 --> 00:34:13.100 align:middle line:90%
Question--

00:34:13.100 --> 00:34:17.250 align:middle line:84%
Senator from--
recognizes the senator

00:34:17.250 --> 00:34:18.822 align:middle line:90%
from Suffolk and Middlesex.

00:34:18.822 --> 00:34:21.030 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
through you to the members.

00:34:21.030 --> 00:34:23.500 align:middle line:84%
I rise in support of
amendment 356, which

00:34:23.500 --> 00:34:25.679 align:middle line:84%
would establish a
task force to study

00:34:25.679 --> 00:34:28.929 align:middle line:84%
the impact of non-Medicaid
bulk purchasing for our state

00:34:28.929 --> 00:34:29.820 align:middle line:90%
agencies.

00:34:29.820 --> 00:34:33.190 align:middle line:84%
We talked yesterday about the
benefits of bulk purchasing.

00:34:33.190 --> 00:34:35.330 align:middle line:84%
Essentially a group
or a consortium

00:34:35.330 --> 00:34:37.480 align:middle line:84%
of multiple state
agencies within a state

00:34:37.480 --> 00:34:39.940 align:middle line:84%
can bring together a
number of purchases

00:34:39.940 --> 00:34:41.620 align:middle line:84%
and have greater
purchasing power

00:34:41.620 --> 00:34:44.310 align:middle line:84%
that they can leverage
to keep the cost

00:34:44.310 --> 00:34:49.670 align:middle line:84%
of medications low for these
non-Medicaid state agencies.

00:34:49.670 --> 00:34:53.190 align:middle line:84%
Bulk purchasing is a cost
containment initiative.

00:34:53.190 --> 00:34:56.440 align:middle line:84%
There is one short side
to some bulk purchasing.

00:34:56.440 --> 00:34:59.600 align:middle line:84%
And that issue would
be that oftentimes,

00:34:59.600 --> 00:35:02.570 align:middle line:84%
because of bulk
purchasing agreements,

00:35:02.570 --> 00:35:06.160 align:middle line:84%
patient choice of medicine
and preferred therapies

00:35:06.160 --> 00:35:09.320 align:middle line:84%
may not be available to them
because the agreements may not

00:35:09.320 --> 00:35:12.630 align:middle line:84%
work with all providers
or manufacturers

00:35:12.630 --> 00:35:13.810 align:middle line:90%
of the medication.

00:35:13.810 --> 00:35:18.030 align:middle line:84%
So this task force, not only
having the non-Medicaid state

00:35:18.030 --> 00:35:20.570 align:middle line:84%
agencies on it and
a seat at the table,

00:35:20.570 --> 00:35:23.210 align:middle line:84%
we'll also bring
onto to the table

00:35:23.210 --> 00:35:27.190 align:middle line:84%
the Boston Chamber or Congress
and the CEO of MassBio.

00:35:27.190 --> 00:35:31.740 align:middle line:84%
And that will give some good
industry and understanding

00:35:31.740 --> 00:35:34.560 align:middle line:84%
to the manufacturing process,
the research and development

00:35:34.560 --> 00:35:38.570 align:middle line:84%
process around how
drug companies come up

00:35:38.570 --> 00:35:39.490 align:middle line:90%
with their pricing.

00:35:39.490 --> 00:35:42.070 align:middle line:84%
I think it's important
that these two groups have

00:35:42.070 --> 00:35:43.160 align:middle line:90%
a seat at this table.

00:35:43.160 --> 00:35:45.180 align:middle line:84%
And I asked for support
of this amendment.

00:35:45.180 --> 00:35:47.204 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

00:35:47.204 --> 00:35:48.370 align:middle line:90%
Question comes on adoption--

00:35:48.370 --> 00:35:49.220 align:middle line:90%
Thank you very much.

00:35:49.220 --> 00:35:51.053 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:35:51.053 --> 00:35:54.310 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor signify by
saying aye, all those opposed.

00:35:54.310 --> 00:35:57.080 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

00:35:57.080 --> 00:35:59.930 align:middle line:90%
378.

00:35:59.930 --> 00:36:02.790 align:middle line:90%
You got 375 next.

00:36:02.790 --> 00:36:03.850 align:middle line:90%
It's on hold.

00:36:03.850 --> 00:36:15.340 align:middle line:90%


00:36:15.340 --> 00:36:16.310 align:middle line:90%
78.

00:36:16.310 --> 00:36:19.150 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Suffolk, Miss Forry,

00:36:19.150 --> 00:36:22.650 align:middle line:84%
offers a redrafted
amendment, the title

00:36:22.650 --> 00:36:24.860 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

00:36:24.860 --> 00:36:28.560 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 378 by Miss
Forry, HIV/AIDS Prevention.

00:36:28.560 --> 00:36:31.480 align:middle line:90%


00:36:31.480 --> 00:36:33.530 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:36:33.530 --> 00:36:34.560 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor sig--

00:36:34.560 --> 00:36:37.560 align:middle line:90%


00:36:37.560 --> 00:36:39.250 align:middle line:90%
Senator from Suffolk.

00:36:39.250 --> 00:36:40.600 align:middle line:90%
The senator from Suffolk.

00:36:40.600 --> 00:36:43.260 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, and through
you to the members.

00:36:43.260 --> 00:36:46.110 align:middle line:84%
I rise in support of
this important amendment

00:36:46.110 --> 00:36:49.680 align:middle line:90%
to prevent HIV/AIDS infections.

00:36:49.680 --> 00:36:52.480 align:middle line:84%
This fund allocated
in this amendment

00:36:52.480 --> 00:36:55.250 align:middle line:84%
are critical to the public
health prevention program.

00:36:55.250 --> 00:36:57.830 align:middle line:84%
You know, we have done
so much progress here

00:36:57.830 --> 00:37:00.440 align:middle line:84%
in our great Commonwealth,
tremendous success

00:37:00.440 --> 00:37:04.670 align:middle line:84%
in preventing new HIV infections
and improving health outcomes

00:37:04.670 --> 00:37:07.630 align:middle line:90%
for people living with HIV/AIDS.

00:37:07.630 --> 00:37:10.730 align:middle line:84%
Our investments in HIV/AIDS
prevention and care

00:37:10.730 --> 00:37:12.480 align:middle line:90%
has saved lives and money.

00:37:12.480 --> 00:37:15.570 align:middle line:84%
It is estimated that
for every dollar spent,

00:37:15.570 --> 00:37:19.890 align:middle line:84%
the state saves for dollars in
near-term health care costs.

00:37:19.890 --> 00:37:24.140 align:middle line:84%
And since 2000, new HIV
diagnosis in Massachusetts

00:37:24.140 --> 00:37:30.320 align:middle line:84%
have declined by 47%, saving
Massachusetts more than $1.7

00:37:30.320 --> 00:37:32.970 align:middle line:90%
billion over that time period.

00:37:32.970 --> 00:37:34.580 align:middle line:84%
Even though the
rate of infection

00:37:34.580 --> 00:37:38.430 align:middle line:84%
overall has decreased
by 47%, we know

00:37:38.430 --> 00:37:41.870 align:middle line:84%
there is more work that needs
to be done in communities

00:37:41.870 --> 00:37:44.320 align:middle line:84%
of color, because even
though it's decreased,

00:37:44.320 --> 00:37:48.840 align:middle line:84%
there is an uptick in terms of
HIV infection diagnosis taking

00:37:48.840 --> 00:37:49.490 align:middle line:90%
place.

00:37:49.490 --> 00:37:52.990 align:middle line:84%
So I just want to thank
the members here today.

00:37:52.990 --> 00:37:56.720 align:middle line:84%
And thank you, chairman and
the chair of Ways and Means.

00:37:56.720 --> 00:37:58.720 align:middle line:84%
And I hope this
amendment is adopted.

00:37:58.720 --> 00:38:07.040 align:middle line:90%


00:38:07.040 --> 00:38:08.900 align:middle line:90%
On adoption of the amendment.

00:38:08.900 --> 00:38:13.110 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

00:38:13.110 --> 00:38:13.860 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

00:38:13.860 --> 00:38:16.550 align:middle line:84%
The ayes have it, and
the amendment is adopted.

00:38:16.550 --> 00:38:21.441 align:middle line:84%
Next amendment is
amendment number 412--

00:38:21.441 --> 00:38:21.940 align:middle line:90%
392.

00:38:21.940 --> 00:38:27.070 align:middle line:84%
Excuse me, 392,
brought by the senator

00:38:27.070 --> 00:38:32.880 align:middle line:84%
from Suffolk, Miss Forry,
which the clerk will read.

00:38:32.880 --> 00:38:37.880 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 392 by Miss
Forry, Suicide Prevention.

00:38:37.880 --> 00:38:40.410 align:middle line:90%
The Senator from Suffolk.

00:38:40.410 --> 00:38:43.990 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Madam President,
and through you to the members.

00:38:43.990 --> 00:38:49.050 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 392 impacts
all of us every day,

00:38:49.050 --> 00:38:52.760 align:middle line:84%
impacts folks in our
communities every day,

00:38:52.760 --> 00:38:56.640 align:middle line:84%
impacts us here at
the State House,

00:38:56.640 --> 00:39:01.990 align:middle line:84%
where earlier this month we lost
a State House family member.

00:39:01.990 --> 00:39:06.680 align:middle line:84%
So I want to thank you
for this amendment that

00:39:06.680 --> 00:39:11.530 align:middle line:84%
provides $400,000 for
Samaritans Inc. They provide

00:39:11.530 --> 00:39:13.990 align:middle line:84%
critical suicide
prevention programs

00:39:13.990 --> 00:39:16.710 align:middle line:84%
throughout the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.

00:39:16.710 --> 00:39:19.540 align:middle line:84%
In Fiscal Year 17,
Samaritans is on track

00:39:19.540 --> 00:39:23.410 align:middle line:90%
to answer over 73,000 calls.

00:39:23.410 --> 00:39:28.320 align:middle line:84%
Their call demand in Fiscal
17 is running 5% higher

00:39:28.320 --> 00:39:33.250 align:middle line:84%
than Fiscal Year 16, and will
exceed about 100,000 calls

00:39:33.250 --> 00:39:35.230 align:middle line:90%
by the end of this fiscal year.

00:39:35.230 --> 00:39:38.310 align:middle line:84%
So this tells us that
in our Commonwealth,

00:39:38.310 --> 00:39:43.050 align:middle line:84%
we have people who are hurting,
people who are suffering,

00:39:43.050 --> 00:39:49.180 align:middle line:84%
people who feel that they
have no other place to turn,

00:39:49.180 --> 00:39:53.010 align:middle line:84%
but the only way they
feel the way out.

00:39:53.010 --> 00:39:58.320 align:middle line:84%
So this organization has
been able to touch lives,

00:39:58.320 --> 00:40:01.620 align:middle line:84%
has been able to
change people's outcome

00:40:01.620 --> 00:40:05.210 align:middle line:84%
of taking their own life
and saying that they're

00:40:05.210 --> 00:40:09.620 align:middle line:84%
going to have people
online 24/7 to give people

00:40:09.620 --> 00:40:13.510 align:middle line:84%
the counseling and the support
they need to not do that.

00:40:13.510 --> 00:40:16.510 align:middle line:90%
Incredible, incredible program.

00:40:16.510 --> 00:40:21.200 align:middle line:84%
The Samaritans texting services
launched in October 2015.

00:40:21.200 --> 00:40:24.020 align:middle line:84%
It's their fastest
growing service.

00:40:24.020 --> 00:40:28.490 align:middle line:84%
Text conversations are
on track to exceed 4,200,

00:40:28.490 --> 00:40:33.260 align:middle line:84%
closing in on 6,000
since its launch.

00:40:33.260 --> 00:40:37.650 align:middle line:84%
The volume is expected
to grow by 50%.

00:40:37.650 --> 00:40:42.160 align:middle line:84%
Grief support programs for those
who lost a loved one to suicide

00:40:42.160 --> 00:40:44.610 align:middle line:84%
are also offered
by Samaritans Inc,

00:40:44.610 --> 00:40:46.730 align:middle line:84%
and the service
has grown by close

00:40:46.730 --> 00:40:49.610 align:middle line:90%
to 30% in the last two years.

00:40:49.610 --> 00:40:53.610 align:middle line:84%
Community education and
suicide prevention workshops

00:40:53.610 --> 00:40:56.410 align:middle line:84%
have more than doubled
in the last two years

00:40:56.410 --> 00:40:58.120 align:middle line:84%
because that's
what we want to do,

00:40:58.120 --> 00:41:01.880 align:middle line:84%
is how do we prevent people
from taking their own lives?

00:41:01.880 --> 00:41:03.990 align:middle line:84%
How do we prevent
our young people.

00:41:03.990 --> 00:41:06.480 align:middle line:84%
Who are being bullied in
our great Commonwealth

00:41:06.480 --> 00:41:10.280 align:middle line:84%
from going home and
taking their own lives?

00:41:10.280 --> 00:41:12.430 align:middle line:84%
This is what
Samaritans does every.

00:41:12.430 --> 00:41:15.550 align:middle line:84%
Day and we know this
because on the brochures

00:41:15.550 --> 00:41:18.560 align:middle line:84%
of the Commonwealth
and on resources

00:41:18.560 --> 00:41:20.810 align:middle line:84%
that are listed around
the Commonwealth,

00:41:20.810 --> 00:41:26.280 align:middle line:84%
Samaritans Inc number is
present, telling people

00:41:26.280 --> 00:41:28.860 align:middle line:84%
if you're feeling down,
if you're feeling out,

00:41:28.860 --> 00:41:31.480 align:middle line:84%
if you're not feeling
loved or support,

00:41:31.480 --> 00:41:34.350 align:middle line:90%
you can call us, right?

00:41:34.350 --> 00:41:36.530 align:middle line:84%
You can call the
number and someone

00:41:36.530 --> 00:41:39.910 align:middle line:90%
will be there to listen to you.

00:41:39.910 --> 00:41:44.090 align:middle line:84%
And so I'm grateful today,
because this month we

00:41:44.090 --> 00:41:47.660 align:middle line:84%
lost an incredible
person in this building--

00:41:47.660 --> 00:41:51.840 align:middle line:84%
Teddy Fusco, who
worked in this building

00:41:51.840 --> 00:41:57.060 align:middle line:84%
for a long, long time, and
yet he was in a dark place.

00:41:57.060 --> 00:42:00.850 align:middle line:84%
And he didn't find the
support or knew where to turn.

00:42:00.850 --> 00:42:04.620 align:middle line:84%
And that's why we're here
today doing this work.

00:42:04.620 --> 00:42:08.820 align:middle line:84%
And funding the Samaritans
Inc is giving someone

00:42:08.820 --> 00:42:11.950 align:middle line:84%
else another opportunity
to call that lifeline,

00:42:11.950 --> 00:42:16.390 align:middle line:84%
to save themselves, or
more importantly, to save

00:42:16.390 --> 00:42:19.250 align:middle line:84%
their families from
tremendous grief.

00:42:19.250 --> 00:42:23.460 align:middle line:84%
So I thank you all for
supporting this amendment.

00:42:23.460 --> 00:42:28.820 align:middle line:90%


00:42:28.820 --> 00:42:30.922 align:middle line:84%
Senator from Norfolk
and Plymouth.

00:42:30.922 --> 00:42:32.630 align:middle line:84%
For what purpose does
the gentleman rise?

00:42:32.630 --> 00:42:36.450 align:middle line:84%
To speak in favor of the
amendment, Mr. President.

00:42:36.450 --> 00:42:37.720 align:middle line:90%
Senator is recognized.

00:42:37.720 --> 00:42:38.790 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:42:38.790 --> 00:42:41.230 align:middle line:84%
Thank the gentlelady from
Dorchester for her moving

00:42:41.230 --> 00:42:42.854 align:middle line:84%
remarks and for all
the work that she's

00:42:42.854 --> 00:42:44.820 align:middle line:84%
done on this particular
amendment, and also

00:42:44.820 --> 00:42:46.720 align:middle line:84%
the chair of the Ways
and Means Committee

00:42:46.720 --> 00:42:49.740 align:middle line:84%
for recognizing the great
need for this funding.

00:42:49.740 --> 00:42:53.400 align:middle line:84%
This funding represents about
18% of Samaritan's budget,

00:42:53.400 --> 00:42:56.380 align:middle line:84%
and yet they leverage
it to a great degree

00:42:56.380 --> 00:42:59.230 align:middle line:84%
through their extensive and
incredible volunteer network,

00:42:59.230 --> 00:43:04.310 align:middle line:84%
people who day in and day out
go to a place, man the phones,

00:43:04.310 --> 00:43:08.930 align:middle line:84%
and are there for people who are
in really their darkest hours.

00:43:08.930 --> 00:43:11.040 align:middle line:84%
I take particular
interest in this amendment

00:43:11.040 --> 00:43:13.970 align:middle line:84%
for a whole bunch of
reasons, some personal

00:43:13.970 --> 00:43:16.330 align:middle line:84%
and some certainly
professional, related

00:43:16.330 --> 00:43:18.090 align:middle line:90%
to what we deal with here.

00:43:18.090 --> 00:43:21.310 align:middle line:84%
But in my district,
every school department

00:43:21.310 --> 00:43:28.200 align:middle line:84%
has seen the need to send emails
home to parents advising them

00:43:28.200 --> 00:43:31.120 align:middle line:84%
that there's something going
on out there that they fear

00:43:31.120 --> 00:43:33.830 align:middle line:84%
may increase the
number of people

00:43:33.830 --> 00:43:36.200 align:middle line:90%
who are considering suicide.

00:43:36.200 --> 00:43:39.220 align:middle line:84%
There's a Netflix show out
there called 13 Reasons.

00:43:39.220 --> 00:43:42.720 align:middle line:84%
I don't know if anybody's heard
of it or if anybody's seen it,

00:43:42.720 --> 00:43:46.640 align:middle line:84%
but it is something that's
all the rage with teenagers

00:43:46.640 --> 00:43:47.230 align:middle line:90%
these days.

00:43:47.230 --> 00:43:50.430 align:middle line:84%
So I've taken some time
to sit down and watch

00:43:50.430 --> 00:43:52.390 align:middle line:90%
several episodes of this show.

00:43:52.390 --> 00:43:56.780 align:middle line:84%
They're all along the 13 Reasons
as to why a young high school

00:43:56.780 --> 00:43:59.030 align:middle line:90%
student committed suicide.

00:43:59.030 --> 00:44:02.090 align:middle line:84%
And I will tell you, not having
the perspective of a student,

00:44:02.090 --> 00:44:05.820 align:middle line:84%
but having the perspective of
an adult, it is gripping TV.

00:44:05.820 --> 00:44:08.340 align:middle line:84%
You turn it on,
and it grabs you.

00:44:08.340 --> 00:44:10.120 align:middle line:84%
And that's from an
adult perspective,

00:44:10.120 --> 00:44:13.980 align:middle line:84%
so I cannot imagine how it is
grabbing young people today,

00:44:13.980 --> 00:44:15.520 align:middle line:90%
but clearly, it is.

00:44:15.520 --> 00:44:18.102 align:middle line:84%
And clearly, it is grabbing
him to such an extent

00:44:18.102 --> 00:44:20.060 align:middle line:84%
that school systems
throughout the Commonwealth

00:44:20.060 --> 00:44:22.240 align:middle line:84%
have felt the need to
contact parents and say,

00:44:22.240 --> 00:44:25.880 align:middle line:84%
be aware of this, use
it in a positive way

00:44:25.880 --> 00:44:29.100 align:middle line:84%
to talk to your teenagers
about what's going on

00:44:29.100 --> 00:44:31.480 align:middle line:90%
out there and about suicide.

00:44:31.480 --> 00:44:34.800 align:middle line:84%
So in that context, with
everything that's going on,

00:44:34.800 --> 00:44:37.100 align:middle line:90%
this money is vitally important.

00:44:37.100 --> 00:44:39.860 align:middle line:84%
It funds the programs that
the gentlelady talked about.

00:44:39.860 --> 00:44:44.000 align:middle line:84%
And most importantly,
we as a Commonwealth,

00:44:44.000 --> 00:44:45.490 align:middle line:90%
use the Samaritans.

00:44:45.490 --> 00:44:47.840 align:middle line:84%
We put their name
and their numbers

00:44:47.840 --> 00:44:50.470 align:middle line:84%
on billboards throughout
the Commonwealth.

00:44:50.470 --> 00:44:57.470 align:middle line:84%
We post it on the MBTA so that
people know where to call.

00:44:57.470 --> 00:45:00.960 align:middle line:84%
Wouldn't it be a shame if they
picked up the phone and nobody

00:45:00.960 --> 00:45:02.120 align:middle line:90%
was on the other end?

00:45:02.120 --> 00:45:04.290 align:middle line:84%
So this funding makes
sure that somebody

00:45:04.290 --> 00:45:07.310 align:middle line:84%
is on the other end when
somebody needs them most,

00:45:07.310 --> 00:45:10.240 align:middle line:84%
and also that people
are there to help people

00:45:10.240 --> 00:45:13.220 align:middle line:84%
with grief for those that
weren't able to reach out,

00:45:13.220 --> 00:45:14.420 align:middle line:90%
in a timely manner.

00:45:14.420 --> 00:45:17.360 align:middle line:84%
So I want to thank the
gentlelady and Madam Chair

00:45:17.360 --> 00:45:19.020 align:middle line:84%
of Ways and Means
for recognizing

00:45:19.020 --> 00:45:21.842 align:middle line:84%
that this is important funding,
and that it's something

00:45:21.842 --> 00:45:22.800 align:middle line:90%
that we should support.

00:45:22.800 --> 00:45:25.110 align:middle line:84%
So I urge that all my colleagues
support this amendment.

00:45:25.110 --> 00:45:25.610 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

00:45:25.610 --> 00:45:28.496 align:middle line:90%


00:45:28.496 --> 00:45:29.870 align:middle line:84%
Senator from Essex
and Middlesex.

00:45:29.870 --> 00:45:35.570 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Essex and
Middlesex is recognized.

00:45:35.570 --> 00:45:37.490 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, and through
you to the members.

00:45:37.490 --> 00:45:39.510 align:middle line:84%
So I'd like to give you
a different perspective.

00:45:39.510 --> 00:45:42.360 align:middle line:84%
I was a Samaritans
volunteer for three years.

00:45:42.360 --> 00:45:44.520 align:middle line:90%
I did this during college.

00:45:44.520 --> 00:45:46.410 align:middle line:84%
There had been a Lawrence
Samaritans set up

00:45:46.410 --> 00:45:47.740 align:middle line:90%
at that point in time.

00:45:47.740 --> 00:45:50.510 align:middle line:84%
It was set up by a
middle school teacher,

00:45:50.510 --> 00:45:53.290 align:middle line:84%
and she made a
Lawrence affiliate

00:45:53.290 --> 00:45:55.780 align:middle line:84%
because her son, who was
in my high school class,

00:45:55.780 --> 00:45:57.110 align:middle line:90%
had committed suicide.

00:45:57.110 --> 00:45:59.520 align:middle line:84%
And so I was local at
the time in college

00:45:59.520 --> 00:46:01.840 align:middle line:84%
and was able to devote
three years as a Samaritans

00:46:01.840 --> 00:46:03.130 align:middle line:90%
volunteer.

00:46:03.130 --> 00:46:07.660 align:middle line:84%
The volunteers are
well-trained, they are not paid.

00:46:07.660 --> 00:46:11.120 align:middle line:84%
And what I did in addition
to manning the phones,

00:46:11.120 --> 00:46:13.040 align:middle line:84%
was I went around
and did outreach

00:46:13.040 --> 00:46:16.340 align:middle line:84%
to high schools and
colleges to get to kids

00:46:16.340 --> 00:46:18.900 align:middle line:84%
to break down the
stigma and to allow

00:46:18.900 --> 00:46:21.620 align:middle line:84%
people to say if you thought
about suicide, that's OK.

00:46:21.620 --> 00:46:23.610 align:middle line:84%
Let's have a
conversation about it,

00:46:23.610 --> 00:46:26.080 align:middle line:84%
and let's see what
we can do to help.

00:46:26.080 --> 00:46:29.680 align:middle line:84%
The biggest takeaway that
I had from my three years,

00:46:29.680 --> 00:46:32.230 align:middle line:84%
I would say, was that
most people truly

00:46:32.230 --> 00:46:33.950 align:middle line:90%
don't want to take their life.

00:46:33.950 --> 00:46:35.360 align:middle line:90%
They just lack hope.

00:46:35.360 --> 00:46:37.590 align:middle line:90%
They lack of a forward step.

00:46:37.590 --> 00:46:39.280 align:middle line:90%
They don't know where to turn.

00:46:39.280 --> 00:46:41.010 align:middle line:90%
They don't know what to do.

00:46:41.010 --> 00:46:43.300 align:middle line:84%
And sometimes in
their darkest hour,

00:46:43.300 --> 00:46:46.710 align:middle line:84%
just being present on that phone
and listening, because you're

00:46:46.710 --> 00:46:49.060 align:middle line:84%
taught as a Samaritan
volunteer to listen,

00:46:49.060 --> 00:46:53.470 align:middle line:84%
is the most powerful thing
you can offer that person.

00:46:53.470 --> 00:46:58.240 align:middle line:84%
And as the cousin of
someone who took his life,

00:46:58.240 --> 00:47:01.700 align:middle line:84%
it's a very, very
personal thing for me

00:47:01.700 --> 00:47:04.190 align:middle line:90%
to support the Samaritans.

00:47:04.190 --> 00:47:06.060 align:middle line:84%
They are still
present in Lawrence.

00:47:06.060 --> 00:47:09.150 align:middle line:84%
They are now working under the
auspices of Family Services

00:47:09.150 --> 00:47:11.130 align:middle line:90%
of the Merrimack Valley.

00:47:11.130 --> 00:47:13.890 align:middle line:84%
But it's critically
important that we have people

00:47:13.890 --> 00:47:15.310 align:middle line:90%
on the other end of the phone.

00:47:15.310 --> 00:47:17.750 align:middle line:84%
And those three years
that I volunteered

00:47:17.750 --> 00:47:20.200 align:middle line:84%
I would not trade for
anything because I

00:47:20.200 --> 00:47:23.390 align:middle line:84%
know that I made a difference
for someone who I don't know,

00:47:23.390 --> 00:47:26.680 align:middle line:84%
but in their hour of need, they
were able to get through it

00:47:26.680 --> 00:47:28.300 align:middle line:90%
and move on to a better day.

00:47:28.300 --> 00:47:31.950 align:middle line:84%
So I wholeheartedly support
what the two previous speakers

00:47:31.950 --> 00:47:34.420 align:middle line:84%
have said, and I'm really
glad that we're doing this.

00:47:34.420 --> 00:47:34.920 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

00:47:34.920 --> 00:47:38.040 align:middle line:90%


00:47:38.040 --> 00:47:41.910 align:middle line:84%
The question now comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:47:41.910 --> 00:47:46.440 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor signify by
saying aye, all those opposed.

00:47:46.440 --> 00:47:47.430 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

00:47:47.430 --> 00:47:50.700 align:middle line:90%


00:47:50.700 --> 00:47:56.680 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 461, the senator
from Middlesex, Mr. Lewis,

00:47:56.680 --> 00:48:01.360 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

00:48:01.360 --> 00:48:05.285 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 461 by Mr.
Lewis, Peer Recovery Centers.

00:48:05.285 --> 00:48:08.160 align:middle line:90%


00:48:08.160 --> 00:48:08.800 align:middle line:90%
Question--

00:48:08.800 --> 00:48:09.800 align:middle line:90%
That was withdrawn.

00:48:09.800 --> 00:48:12.079 align:middle line:84%
I'm sorry, that's
been withdrawn.

00:48:12.079 --> 00:48:13.620 align:middle line:84%
What purpose does
the gentlemen rise?

00:48:13.620 --> 00:48:16.600 align:middle line:90%


00:48:16.600 --> 00:48:17.470 align:middle line:90%
It's withdrawn.

00:48:17.470 --> 00:48:18.910 align:middle line:90%
Oh, I'm sorry.

00:48:18.910 --> 00:48:19.570 align:middle line:90%
It's drawn?

00:48:19.570 --> 00:48:20.160 align:middle line:90%
Shut down.

00:48:20.160 --> 00:48:27.580 align:middle line:90%


00:48:27.580 --> 00:48:31.090 align:middle line:90%
461 has been withdrawn.

00:48:31.090 --> 00:48:32.960 align:middle line:90%
466, right?

00:48:32.960 --> 00:48:34.450 align:middle line:90%
466 is on hold.

00:48:34.450 --> 00:48:47.270 align:middle line:90%


00:48:47.270 --> 00:48:49.700 align:middle line:90%
482 has been withdrawn.

00:48:49.700 --> 00:48:53.420 align:middle line:90%
492 is the next one.

00:48:53.420 --> 00:48:57.420 align:middle line:84%
Next amendment will
be amendment 492.

00:48:57.420 --> 00:49:00.780 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Norfolk,
Bristol, and Plymouth,

00:49:00.780 --> 00:49:06.430 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Timilty, offers an
amendment, the title

00:49:06.430 --> 00:49:07.910 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

00:49:07.910 --> 00:49:11.400 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 492 by Mr.
Timilty, Pappas Rehabilitation

00:49:11.400 --> 00:49:13.510 align:middle line:84%
Hospital for
Children Bed Minimum.

00:49:13.510 --> 00:49:17.790 align:middle line:90%
He's asking to be recognized.

00:49:17.790 --> 00:49:21.510 align:middle line:90%
He's going to speak to it.

00:49:21.510 --> 00:49:23.160 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Timilty, you're recognized.

00:49:23.160 --> 00:49:24.490 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:49:24.490 --> 00:49:27.030 align:middle line:84%
The Pappas
Rehabilitation Hospital

00:49:27.030 --> 00:49:31.020 align:middle line:84%
is a 110-year-old pediatric
chronic care hospital

00:49:31.020 --> 00:49:33.510 align:middle line:90%
for children ages eight to 22.

00:49:33.510 --> 00:49:36.670 align:middle line:84%
Specifically, patients must
have a physical disability

00:49:36.670 --> 00:49:38.560 align:middle line:84%
which requires
medical management

00:49:38.560 --> 00:49:41.810 align:middle line:84%
and a cognitive level that
allows them to participate

00:49:41.810 --> 00:49:45.150 align:middle line:84%
in therapy, such as occupational
therapy, physical therapy,

00:49:45.150 --> 00:49:46.660 align:middle line:90%
and speech therapy.

00:49:46.660 --> 00:49:48.980 align:middle line:84%
Moreover, in addition to
being a medical facility,

00:49:48.980 --> 00:49:51.930 align:middle line:84%
Pappas is also a school
overseen by the Massachusetts

00:49:51.930 --> 00:49:54.340 align:middle line:84%
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education.

00:49:54.340 --> 00:49:58.040 align:middle line:84%
It provides not only academic
education, but a wide variety

00:49:58.040 --> 00:50:00.730 align:middle line:84%
of recreational opportunities,
such as swimming, horseback

00:50:00.730 --> 00:50:04.090 align:middle line:84%
riding, adaptive sports,
and many key opportunities

00:50:04.090 --> 00:50:05.330 align:middle line:90%
for socialization.

00:50:05.330 --> 00:50:07.990 align:middle line:84%
In short, vital
services and activities

00:50:07.990 --> 00:50:11.170 align:middle line:84%
that I have just delineated
are provided by Pappas,

00:50:11.170 --> 00:50:15.130 align:middle line:84%
and these services are crucial
to the development of hundreds

00:50:15.130 --> 00:50:17.490 align:middle line:84%
of children across the
Commonwealth facing

00:50:17.490 --> 00:50:19.550 align:middle line:84%
the gravest of physical
and cognitive challenges.

00:50:19.550 --> 00:50:21.210 align:middle line:84%
And with that, I
thank you and I hope

00:50:21.210 --> 00:50:25.350 align:middle line:90%
for the amendment is adopted.

00:50:25.350 --> 00:50:28.530 align:middle line:84%
The question now comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

00:50:28.530 --> 00:50:32.620 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor signify by
saying aye, all those opposed.

00:50:32.620 --> 00:50:34.460 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:50:34.460 --> 00:50:39.780 align:middle line:84%
Same senator offers an
amendment, number 493,

00:50:39.780 --> 00:50:42.280 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the clerk will read.

00:50:42.280 --> 00:50:46.030 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 493 by Mr.
Timilty, Pappas Rehabilitation

00:50:46.030 --> 00:50:47.395 align:middle line:90%
hospital Summer Program.

00:50:47.395 --> 00:50:52.380 align:middle line:90%


00:50:52.380 --> 00:50:55.290 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

00:50:55.290 --> 00:50:57.930 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
signify by saying aye,

00:50:57.930 --> 00:50:59.720 align:middle line:90%
all those opposed no.

00:50:59.720 --> 00:51:04.735 align:middle line:84%
The nos have it, and the
amendment is not adopted.

00:51:04.735 --> 00:51:08.980 align:middle line:90%


00:51:08.980 --> 00:51:12.560 align:middle line:84%
Senator L'Italien
offers amendment number

00:51:12.560 --> 00:51:20.350 align:middle line:84%
494, the title of which
the clerk will read.

00:51:20.350 --> 00:51:24.500 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 494 by
Miss L'Italien, Adult Autism

00:51:24.500 --> 00:51:25.000 align:middle line:90%
Services.

00:51:25.000 --> 00:51:28.270 align:middle line:90%


00:51:28.270 --> 00:51:33.250 align:middle line:84%
Chair recognizes the senator
from Essex and Middlesex.

00:51:33.250 --> 00:51:34.780 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

00:51:34.780 --> 00:51:39.830 align:middle line:84%
This amendment has to do with
the Adult Autism Services line

00:51:39.830 --> 00:51:40.590 align:middle line:90%
item.

00:51:40.590 --> 00:51:44.430 align:middle line:84%
We have people who are
on the autism spectrum,

00:51:44.430 --> 00:51:48.180 align:middle line:84%
similar to my son,
who are above 70 IQ.

00:51:48.180 --> 00:51:51.370 align:middle line:84%
We fought very hard as a
result of the three and 1/2

00:51:51.370 --> 00:51:55.110 align:middle line:84%
years of the autism commission
that I chaired to bring forth

00:51:55.110 --> 00:51:58.380 align:middle line:84%
a change in that policy,
so that the DDS would not

00:51:58.380 --> 00:52:01.410 align:middle line:84%
be able to decide that
these folks weren't

00:52:01.410 --> 00:52:04.090 align:middle line:84%
eligible for any
services as adults.

00:52:04.090 --> 00:52:06.540 align:middle line:84%
And that commission,
which was also

00:52:06.540 --> 00:52:12.630 align:middle line:84%
served on by Senator Ross
and Senator Flanagan,

00:52:12.630 --> 00:52:13.690 align:middle line:90%
did great work.

00:52:13.690 --> 00:52:17.250 align:middle line:84%
We did an omnibus bill in
2014, and we changed the rules

00:52:17.250 --> 00:52:19.610 align:middle line:84%
so that folks who
are struggling,

00:52:19.610 --> 00:52:24.030 align:middle line:84%
who are above 70 IQ, but
have great difficulty getting

00:52:24.030 --> 00:52:27.350 align:middle line:84%
through the day,
would be able to be

00:52:27.350 --> 00:52:30.330 align:middle line:90%
considered for DDS services.

00:52:30.330 --> 00:52:33.560 align:middle line:84%
Many of those folks have
gone through the process.

00:52:33.560 --> 00:52:36.660 align:middle line:84%
They had been rejected before,
or they're now coming of age,

00:52:36.660 --> 00:52:38.610 align:middle line:90%
they're above age 22.

00:52:38.610 --> 00:52:41.850 align:middle line:84%
They are required to have
a neuropsych evaluation

00:52:41.850 --> 00:52:45.310 align:middle line:84%
and go through a thorough
investigation to qualify.

00:52:45.310 --> 00:52:48.670 align:middle line:84%
That costs money, that can
cost thousands of dollars.

00:52:48.670 --> 00:52:51.940 align:middle line:84%
They're being asked to do
this each year to reapply,

00:52:51.940 --> 00:52:54.930 align:middle line:84%
and yet many of those
folks are on a wait list.

00:52:54.930 --> 00:52:58.470 align:middle line:84%
And so it's very frustrating for
many of those families who've

00:52:58.470 --> 00:53:02.180 align:middle line:84%
waited for years to qualify
to go through the process

00:53:02.180 --> 00:53:04.220 align:middle line:84%
and then be told that
you're on a wait list

00:53:04.220 --> 00:53:06.960 align:middle line:84%
because there's
not enough funding.

00:53:06.960 --> 00:53:09.640 align:middle line:84%
And so there are
approximately 40 adults

00:53:09.640 --> 00:53:13.640 align:middle line:84%
that fit this category statewide
every single month that

00:53:13.640 --> 00:53:16.720 align:middle line:84%
are being told that they
need to get into a wait list.

00:53:16.720 --> 00:53:18.980 align:middle line:84%
And so I really
want to bring this

00:53:18.980 --> 00:53:20.850 align:middle line:84%
to the attention
of the membership,

00:53:20.850 --> 00:53:23.840 align:middle line:84%
partly because we are
fully funding this line

00:53:23.840 --> 00:53:28.350 align:middle line:84%
item with a trust fund, the
Community Trust Fund, which

00:53:28.350 --> 00:53:30.110 align:middle line:90%
is going to go away next year.

00:53:30.110 --> 00:53:34.650 align:middle line:84%
So the funding that we have
this year is going to go away,

00:53:34.650 --> 00:53:37.400 align:middle line:84%
and the funding this year is
insufficient to clear the wait

00:53:37.400 --> 00:53:38.750 align:middle line:90%
list.

00:53:38.750 --> 00:53:41.910 align:middle line:84%
And we just talked about
suicide a couple of minutes ago.

00:53:41.910 --> 00:53:45.190 align:middle line:84%
I'm aware of a young man
who took his own life

00:53:45.190 --> 00:53:49.130 align:middle line:84%
within the last month that was
on the spectrum, frustrated

00:53:49.130 --> 00:53:50.420 align:middle line:90%
and awaiting services.

00:53:50.420 --> 00:53:54.670 align:middle line:84%
So I know this is not going
to be successful today,

00:53:54.670 --> 00:53:57.240 align:middle line:84%
but I feel compelled
to talk about this

00:53:57.240 --> 00:54:00.400 align:middle line:84%
and to put this in the
forefront of people's minds,

00:54:00.400 --> 00:54:02.910 align:middle line:84%
that we have people
who really struggle day

00:54:02.910 --> 00:54:04.650 align:middle line:84%
to day that are
on that spectrum,

00:54:04.650 --> 00:54:06.860 align:middle line:84%
that it was a real
fight and an honor

00:54:06.860 --> 00:54:09.720 align:middle line:84%
that the Senate did the
work and the legislature

00:54:09.720 --> 00:54:12.670 align:middle line:84%
to open the door for
them, but it doesn't

00:54:12.670 --> 00:54:15.160 align:middle line:84%
help if you're
sitting on a wait list

00:54:15.160 --> 00:54:17.240 align:middle line:84%
and you're not receiving
the services you need.

00:54:17.240 --> 00:54:20.650 align:middle line:84%
So again, I understand that this
will not be successful today,

00:54:20.650 --> 00:54:22.820 align:middle line:84%
but I would like everyone
to think about this, so

00:54:22.820 --> 00:54:26.170 align:middle line:84%
that going forward, we can
find a way to adequately fund

00:54:26.170 --> 00:54:26.890 align:middle line:90%
this line item.

00:54:26.890 --> 00:54:28.632 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

00:54:28.632 --> 00:54:29.840 align:middle line:90%
Thank you very much, senator.

00:54:29.840 --> 00:54:31.930 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:54:31.930 --> 00:54:34.220 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
signify by saying aye,

00:54:34.220 --> 00:54:36.220 align:middle line:90%
all those opposed no.

00:54:36.220 --> 00:54:38.800 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:54:38.800 --> 00:54:42.940 align:middle line:90%


00:54:42.940 --> 00:54:51.240 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 497, the senator
from Middlesex, Mr. Lewis,

00:54:51.240 --> 00:54:55.210 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

00:54:55.210 --> 00:54:58.700 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 497 by Mr.
Lewis, Health Care Facility

00:54:58.700 --> 00:55:00.797 align:middle line:90%
Safety.

00:55:00.797 --> 00:55:02.630 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:55:02.630 --> 00:55:04.950 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
signify by saying aye,

00:55:04.950 --> 00:55:06.760 align:middle line:90%
all those opposed no.

00:55:06.760 --> 00:55:13.500 align:middle line:84%
The nos have it, and the
amendment is not adopted.

00:55:13.500 --> 00:55:21.530 align:middle line:90%


00:55:21.530 --> 00:55:23.180 align:middle line:84%
Both of these are in
the bundle, right?

00:55:23.180 --> 00:55:23.680 align:middle line:90%
Mhm.

00:55:23.680 --> 00:55:31.310 align:middle line:90%


00:55:31.310 --> 00:55:34.110 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Essex and Middlesex,

00:55:34.110 --> 00:55:37.560 align:middle line:84%
Miss L'Italien,
office an amendment,

00:55:37.560 --> 00:55:39.370 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the clerk will read.

00:55:39.370 --> 00:55:43.150 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 501 by Miss
L'Italien, Autism Waver One.

00:55:43.150 --> 00:55:46.000 align:middle line:90%


00:55:46.000 --> 00:55:49.850 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the senator
from Essex and Middlesex.

00:55:49.850 --> 00:55:52.610 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you to the members.

00:55:52.610 --> 00:55:56.400 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 501 sought
additional funding

00:55:56.400 --> 00:55:58.550 align:middle line:84%
within the autism
waiver, and that

00:55:58.550 --> 00:56:01.340 align:middle line:84%
is the waiver that's been in
existence for about a decade

00:56:01.340 --> 00:56:01.850 align:middle line:90%
now.

00:56:01.850 --> 00:56:04.200 align:middle line:84%
It serves kids with
autism between the ages

00:56:04.200 --> 00:56:05.390 align:middle line:90%
of zero and eight.

00:56:05.390 --> 00:56:08.950 align:middle line:84%
They have to be
MassHealth eligible.

00:56:08.950 --> 00:56:11.570 align:middle line:84%
We have a wait list
on that program.

00:56:11.570 --> 00:56:15.870 align:middle line:84%
It provides wraparound funding
so that our youngest kids

00:56:15.870 --> 00:56:18.300 align:middle line:84%
get the best opportunity
to get the services they

00:56:18.300 --> 00:56:21.600 align:middle line:84%
need to be put on the best
possible track and outcome.

00:56:21.600 --> 00:56:24.950 align:middle line:84%
What I'd asked for
was $1.25 million

00:56:24.950 --> 00:56:27.820 align:middle line:84%
to be able to serve
an additional 100

00:56:27.820 --> 00:56:30.920 align:middle line:84%
young children at risk
of institutionalization

00:56:30.920 --> 00:56:34.070 align:middle line:84%
who require intensive
in-home services.

00:56:34.070 --> 00:56:37.360 align:middle line:84%
That would have brought us up
to about 360 children being

00:56:37.360 --> 00:56:39.210 align:middle line:90%
served at one time.

00:56:39.210 --> 00:56:41.200 align:middle line:84%
This is actually
a waiverable item,

00:56:41.200 --> 00:56:46.110 align:middle line:84%
so we're actually receiving 50%
federal match funds on this.

00:56:46.110 --> 00:56:48.870 align:middle line:90%
So that was the funding.

00:56:48.870 --> 00:56:51.520 align:middle line:84%
I'm going to speak right
now about 502 as well,

00:56:51.520 --> 00:56:54.110 align:middle line:84%
if that's OK, because
they're sort of paired.

00:56:54.110 --> 00:56:59.330 align:middle line:84%
The 503 amendment on the waiver
would have actually reinserted

00:56:59.330 --> 00:57:02.130 align:middle line:84%
reporting language, so that
we would understand the number

00:57:02.130 --> 00:57:03.530 align:middle line:90%
of children being served.

00:57:03.530 --> 00:57:07.110 align:middle line:84%
Without that language, we really
don't know who is being served.

00:57:07.110 --> 00:57:11.010 align:middle line:84%
And that's traditionally
been within this line item.

00:57:11.010 --> 00:57:13.280 align:middle line:84%
As we know from
research, children

00:57:13.280 --> 00:57:16.740 align:middle line:84%
that we can get to early and
give them intensive services,

00:57:16.740 --> 00:57:19.870 align:middle line:84%
such as early intervention,
and as this waiver,

00:57:19.870 --> 00:57:23.380 align:middle line:84%
provide the best possible
outcomes for these children.

00:57:23.380 --> 00:57:25.480 align:middle line:84%
And the cost
benefit analysis has

00:57:25.480 --> 00:57:27.080 align:middle line:84%
shown that if
children with autism

00:57:27.080 --> 00:57:29.720 align:middle line:84%
receive intensive
services at a young age,

00:57:29.720 --> 00:57:32.080 align:middle line:84%
that provision of
intensive services

00:57:32.080 --> 00:57:34.850 align:middle line:84%
can result in estimated
cost savings ranging

00:57:34.850 --> 00:57:40.490 align:middle line:84%
from $187,000 to $203,000
per child ages three to 22

00:57:40.490 --> 00:57:44.230 align:middle line:84%
and a total lifetime savings
range of $1 to $2 million.

00:57:44.230 --> 00:57:47.280 align:middle line:84%
So I've just covered 503
as well in the process,

00:57:47.280 --> 00:57:48.450 align:middle line:90%
because they're linked, OK?

00:57:48.450 --> 00:57:51.570 align:middle line:90%
Thank you so much.

00:57:51.570 --> 00:57:53.540 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

00:57:53.540 --> 00:57:55.930 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
signify by saying aye,

00:57:55.930 --> 00:57:59.890 align:middle line:90%
all those opposed say no.

00:57:59.890 --> 00:58:02.020 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

00:58:02.020 --> 00:58:04.640 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

00:58:04.640 --> 00:58:08.370 align:middle line:90%
503 is on hold.

00:58:08.370 --> 00:58:14.600 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 505, the senator
from Essex and Middlesex Miss

00:58:14.600 --> 00:58:19.510 align:middle line:84%
L'Italien offers redrafted
amendment, the title

00:58:19.510 --> 00:58:21.560 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

00:58:21.560 --> 00:58:24.811 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 505 by Miss
L'Italien, Alzheimer's Public

00:58:24.811 --> 00:58:25.310 align:middle line:90%
Awareness.

00:58:25.310 --> 00:58:28.810 align:middle line:90%


00:58:28.810 --> 00:58:29.730 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:58:29.730 --> 00:58:32.290 align:middle line:84%
For what purpose would
the gentleman rise?

00:58:32.290 --> 00:58:33.930 align:middle line:84%
Well, first of all,
Mr. President, to

00:58:33.930 --> 00:58:37.230 align:middle line:84%
say how nice it is to see that
you have ascended the rostrum.

00:58:37.230 --> 00:58:40.360 align:middle line:84%
And in addition to your
many accolades of Archduke

00:58:40.360 --> 00:58:43.470 align:middle line:84%
and other things, you now
have presiding officer

00:58:43.470 --> 00:58:46.060 align:middle line:84%
to add to your very
impressive resume.

00:58:46.060 --> 00:58:48.376 align:middle line:84%
But in the second
instance, Mr. President,

00:58:48.376 --> 00:58:50.250 align:middle line:84%
I'd like to ask the
sponsor of this amendment

00:58:50.250 --> 00:58:52.020 align:middle line:84%
to provide us with
an explanation,

00:58:52.020 --> 00:58:54.460 align:middle line:84%
because this is a
very important subject

00:58:54.460 --> 00:58:57.360 align:middle line:84%
and I know that she has been
working on this for some time.

00:58:57.360 --> 00:59:00.570 align:middle line:84%
And this amendment touches
on one element of it.

00:59:00.570 --> 00:59:02.660 align:middle line:84%
So I'm hoping that we
can get an explanation.

00:59:02.660 --> 00:59:08.010 align:middle line:84%
Chair thanks the minority
leader for his interest,

00:59:08.010 --> 00:59:13.960 align:middle line:84%
and will recognize the senator
from Essex and Middlesex.

00:59:13.960 --> 00:59:16.690 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President,
through you, to the members.

00:59:16.690 --> 00:59:20.970 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 505 has to do with
Alzheimer's public awareness

00:59:20.970 --> 00:59:22.210 align:middle line:90%
education.

00:59:22.210 --> 00:59:27.990 align:middle line:84%
It would fund, at $50,000,
the statewide Alzheimer's

00:59:27.990 --> 00:59:32.340 align:middle line:84%
public awareness and education
program that we actually--

00:59:32.340 --> 00:59:35.300 align:middle line:84%
we began last session
in the Senate.

00:59:35.300 --> 00:59:38.250 align:middle line:84%
As recommended by the
Centers for Disease Control,

00:59:38.250 --> 00:59:41.610 align:middle line:84%
this includes teaching people
about the early warning

00:59:41.610 --> 00:59:45.610 align:middle line:84%
signs of Alzheimer's disease,
access to patient services,

00:59:45.610 --> 00:59:48.180 align:middle line:84%
the importance of
early diagnosis,

00:59:48.180 --> 00:59:50.260 align:middle line:84%
and the importance
of family caregiver

00:59:50.260 --> 00:59:51.970 align:middle line:90%
education and support.

00:59:51.970 --> 00:59:55.890 align:middle line:84%
There are more than 120,000
people in Massachusetts

00:59:55.890 --> 00:59:59.150 align:middle line:84%
that have a diagnosis of
Alzheimer's, and that number

00:59:59.150 --> 01:00:00.570 align:middle line:90%
continues to grow.

01:00:00.570 --> 01:00:03.240 align:middle line:84%
This is the most costly
disease with the most

01:00:03.240 --> 01:00:05.570 align:middle line:90%
impact on the caregiver family.

01:00:05.570 --> 01:00:07.670 align:middle line:84%
Alzheimer's prevalence
will increase

01:00:07.670 --> 01:00:12.020 align:middle line:84%
by 25% in Massachusetts
over the next decade.

01:00:12.020 --> 01:00:18.260 align:middle line:84%
I know that if you are age 85,
you have a 50% chance of having

01:00:18.260 --> 01:00:18.980 align:middle line:90%
Alzheimer's.

01:00:18.980 --> 01:00:22.550 align:middle line:84%
And in fact, my
mom, at age 85 was

01:00:22.550 --> 01:00:27.300 align:middle line:84%
when I first saw the signs
of Alzheimer's for her.

01:00:27.300 --> 01:00:29.990 align:middle line:84%
Most people don't know or
understand the early warning

01:00:29.990 --> 01:00:32.480 align:middle line:84%
signs, and nearly
all families don't

01:00:32.480 --> 01:00:35.320 align:middle line:84%
know of the services and
supports that are available.

01:00:35.320 --> 01:00:37.790 align:middle line:84%
And initiatives such
as this is desperately

01:00:37.790 --> 01:00:40.610 align:middle line:84%
needed to help people
identify early warning

01:00:40.610 --> 01:00:43.040 align:middle line:84%
signs for the disease
and make families

01:00:43.040 --> 01:00:44.950 align:middle line:90%
aware of support services.

01:00:44.950 --> 01:00:47.990 align:middle line:84%
And as I mentioned, my family
dealt with this for seven years

01:00:47.990 --> 01:00:49.250 align:middle line:90%
with my mom.

01:00:49.250 --> 01:00:52.790 align:middle line:84%
I was fortunate because
I had worked in the field

01:00:52.790 --> 01:00:55.180 align:middle line:84%
and knew where to turn
for supports and services

01:00:55.180 --> 01:00:55.980 align:middle line:90%
for my mom.

01:00:55.980 --> 01:00:57.200 align:middle line:90%
But I'm the exception.

01:00:57.200 --> 01:00:58.110 align:middle line:90%
I am not the rule.

01:00:58.110 --> 01:01:00.890 align:middle line:84%
There are so many people who
do not know where to turn,

01:01:00.890 --> 01:01:03.880 align:middle line:84%
who desperately
need our assistance.

01:01:03.880 --> 01:01:07.060 align:middle line:84%
So this $50,000,
again, an initiative

01:01:07.060 --> 01:01:10.330 align:middle line:84%
in the Senate last
session, will go a long way

01:01:10.330 --> 01:01:12.630 align:middle line:84%
towards helping families
in Massachusetts.

01:01:12.630 --> 01:01:13.310 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:01:13.310 --> 01:01:15.700 align:middle line:90%
Mr. President?

01:01:15.700 --> 01:01:16.200 align:middle line:90%
Yes?

01:01:16.200 --> 01:01:19.240 align:middle line:84%
For what purpose this
gentle lady rise?

01:01:19.240 --> 01:01:20.584 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:01:20.584 --> 01:01:21.750 align:middle line:90%
Through you, to the members.

01:01:21.750 --> 01:01:23.620 align:middle line:90%
I'd like to say a few remarks.

01:01:23.620 --> 01:01:25.270 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:01:25.270 --> 01:01:26.410 align:middle line:90%
OK.

01:01:26.410 --> 01:01:27.270 align:middle line:90%
Senator from Boston.

01:01:27.270 --> 01:01:30.430 align:middle line:90%


01:01:30.430 --> 01:01:33.390 align:middle line:84%
I want to thank the
senator from Andover

01:01:33.390 --> 01:01:36.880 align:middle line:84%
for filing this amendment that
has to do with Alzheimer's

01:01:36.880 --> 01:01:38.050 align:middle line:90%
public awareness.

01:01:38.050 --> 01:01:39.560 align:middle line:90%
So critical.

01:01:39.560 --> 01:01:42.990 align:middle line:84%
As she mentioned, with
the passing of her mom,

01:01:42.990 --> 01:01:45.970 align:middle line:84%
but there's so many people in
the Commonwealth that have been

01:01:45.970 --> 01:01:47.960 align:middle line:90%
impacted by Alzheimer's.

01:01:47.960 --> 01:01:52.530 align:middle line:84%
I stand as a child with a
parent that has Alzheimer's.

01:01:52.530 --> 01:01:56.100 align:middle line:84%
My dad was diagnosed
about nine years ago.

01:01:56.100 --> 01:01:58.090 align:middle line:90%
He is living at home.

01:01:58.090 --> 01:02:00.900 align:middle line:90%
My parents are 79.

01:02:00.900 --> 01:02:03.180 align:middle line:90%
My mom is taking care of my dad.

01:02:03.180 --> 01:02:06.110 align:middle line:84%
My grandmother turned
104, and she also

01:02:06.110 --> 01:02:09.480 align:middle line:84%
lives in my parents'
household, my mom's mom.

01:02:09.480 --> 01:02:11.200 align:middle line:90%
So this is a very difficult--

01:02:11.200 --> 01:02:13.730 align:middle line:84%
we know that it's a
very difficult illness

01:02:13.730 --> 01:02:15.060 align:middle line:90%
and diagnosis.

01:02:15.060 --> 01:02:18.890 align:middle line:84%
And I'm just grateful to
the woman from-- the senator

01:02:18.890 --> 01:02:22.750 align:middle line:84%
from Andover, you know, for
putting this amendment forward,

01:02:22.750 --> 01:02:25.120 align:middle line:84%
because it is about
public education,

01:02:25.120 --> 01:02:29.430 align:middle line:84%
and how is it that we can allow
our loved ones to age at home

01:02:29.430 --> 01:02:33.090 align:middle line:84%
and to stay at home with their
families as long as they can?

01:02:33.090 --> 01:02:36.010 align:middle line:84%
So I just wanted to rise in
support of this amendment.

01:02:36.010 --> 01:02:37.446 align:middle line:90%
Mr. President?

01:02:37.446 --> 01:02:41.030 align:middle line:90%


01:02:41.030 --> 01:02:43.800 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes
the gentleman

01:02:43.800 --> 01:02:45.070 align:middle line:90%
from the Cape and the Islands.

01:02:45.070 --> 01:02:46.111 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:02:46.111 --> 01:02:49.400 align:middle line:84%
And I too rise in support
of the gentle lady

01:02:49.400 --> 01:02:50.920 align:middle line:90%
from Andover's amendment.

01:02:50.920 --> 01:02:53.900 align:middle line:84%
I represent a district in the
Cape and Islands district just

01:02:53.900 --> 01:02:54.690 align:middle line:90%
on Cape Cod alone.

01:02:54.690 --> 01:02:57.040 align:middle line:84%
We estimate there
are 10,000 people who

01:02:57.040 --> 01:02:58.990 align:middle line:84%
live with Alzheimer's
or dementia

01:02:58.990 --> 01:03:01.200 align:middle line:90%
in a population of 200,000.

01:03:01.200 --> 01:03:03.270 align:middle line:84%
And this is something
that I saw very clearly.

01:03:03.270 --> 01:03:07.500 align:middle line:84%
I spent a lot of time knocking
doors in my region, which

01:03:07.500 --> 01:03:10.020 align:middle line:90%
is quite an older region.

01:03:10.020 --> 01:03:13.280 align:middle line:84%
And several times,
actually, knocked on a door,

01:03:13.280 --> 01:03:15.510 align:middle line:84%
spoke to someone who
came to the door,

01:03:15.510 --> 01:03:18.480 align:middle line:84%
and ended up speaking to
a caregiver who was really

01:03:18.480 --> 01:03:19.640 align:middle line:90%
struggling.

01:03:19.640 --> 01:03:25.300 align:middle line:84%
Many times a spouse trying to
cobble together an existence

01:03:25.300 --> 01:03:29.440 align:middle line:84%
with a longtime spouse who is
struggling with Alzheimer's.

01:03:29.440 --> 01:03:30.840 align:middle line:84%
This is also very
personal to me.

01:03:30.840 --> 01:03:33.140 align:middle line:84%
My grandmother-- I'm
the grandson of someone

01:03:33.140 --> 01:03:36.050 align:middle line:84%
who lived with Alzheimer's
for 12-plus years.

01:03:36.050 --> 01:03:38.000 align:middle line:84%
I'm from a big
French-Canadian family,

01:03:38.000 --> 01:03:40.510 align:middle line:84%
and my dad's family actually
took care of-- there's

01:03:40.510 --> 01:03:43.780 align:middle line:84%
nine of them, and they actually
took my grandmother out

01:03:43.780 --> 01:03:46.340 align:middle line:84%
of a nursing home to
care for her at home.

01:03:46.340 --> 01:03:50.630 align:middle line:84%
But not everyone
has nine siblings,

01:03:50.630 --> 01:03:53.500 align:middle line:84%
and not everyone's families
are as functional to do that.

01:03:53.500 --> 01:03:55.970 align:middle line:84%
So I think it's really
critical that we

01:03:55.970 --> 01:03:58.710 align:middle line:84%
make sure that people have
supports and services,

01:03:58.710 --> 01:04:00.410 align:middle line:84%
and families have
support and services.

01:04:00.410 --> 01:04:02.390 align:middle line:84%
My family certainly
could have used that.

01:04:02.390 --> 01:04:04.570 align:middle line:84%
So I applaud the gentle
lady from Andover

01:04:04.570 --> 01:04:07.010 align:middle line:84%
for putting this amendment,
and I hope it's adopted.

01:04:07.010 --> 01:04:09.870 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:04:09.870 --> 01:04:13.810 align:middle line:84%
[INAUDIBLE] Senate will
be in a brief recess.

01:04:13.810 --> 01:04:24.260 align:middle line:90%


01:04:24.260 --> 01:04:24.760 align:middle line:90%
--order.

01:04:24.760 --> 01:04:28.450 align:middle line:90%


01:04:28.450 --> 01:04:30.950 align:middle line:90%
Again, we're on amendment 505.

01:04:30.950 --> 01:04:33.350 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:04:33.350 --> 01:04:35.980 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye.

01:04:35.980 --> 01:04:37.210 align:middle line:90%
All those opposed.

01:04:37.210 --> 01:04:38.050 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:04:38.050 --> 01:04:40.643 align:middle line:90%
And the amendment is adopted.

01:04:40.643 --> 01:04:45.892 align:middle line:90%


01:04:45.892 --> 01:04:47.850 align:middle line:84%
Brief recess, no action
taken on the amendment.

01:04:47.850 --> 01:04:52.210 align:middle line:90%


01:04:52.210 --> 01:04:53.440 align:middle line:90%
--taken on the amendment.

01:04:53.440 --> 01:04:54.790 align:middle line:90%
We'll have a brief recess.

01:04:54.790 --> 01:05:06.950 align:middle line:90%


01:05:06.950 --> 01:05:10.190 align:middle line:84%
Clerk has informed me-- the
Senate will come to order.

01:05:10.190 --> 01:05:12.950 align:middle line:84%
The clerk has
informed me that you

01:05:12.950 --> 01:05:17.960 align:middle line:84%
can request that no action be
taken on the amendment that

01:05:17.960 --> 01:05:21.450 align:middle line:84%
was just adopted, and
that will allow you then

01:05:21.450 --> 01:05:24.010 align:middle line:90%
to ask for a roll call.

01:05:24.010 --> 01:05:28.390 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE]

01:05:28.390 --> 01:05:30.190 align:middle line:90%
Ask for no action first.

01:05:30.190 --> 01:05:34.195 align:middle line:90%


01:05:34.195 --> 01:05:35.570 align:middle line:84%
--President,
through the members.

01:05:35.570 --> 01:05:38.350 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, I move the Senate
consider no action having been

01:05:38.350 --> 01:05:42.310 align:middle line:90%
taken on the pending amendment.

01:05:42.310 --> 01:05:44.040 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

01:05:44.040 --> 01:05:45.260 align:middle line:90%
Chair hears none.

01:05:45.260 --> 01:05:49.670 align:middle line:84%
Now, Senator, the chair
will recognize the senator

01:05:49.670 --> 01:05:51.590 align:middle line:90%
from Essex and Middlesex.

01:05:51.590 --> 01:05:53.510 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:05:53.510 --> 01:05:57.230 align:middle line:84%
I would like to ask that a roll
call be taken on this matter.

01:05:57.230 --> 01:05:59.150 align:middle line:84%
All those joining
with her, please rise.

01:05:59.150 --> 01:06:02.347 align:middle line:84%
All those joining with
the senator, please rise.

01:06:02.347 --> 01:06:04.430 align:middle line:84%
Sufficient number having
arisen, the yeas and nays

01:06:04.430 --> 01:06:05.770 align:middle line:90%
will be ordered.

01:06:05.770 --> 01:06:08.990 align:middle line:84%
Sufficient number having
risen, the yeas and nays

01:06:08.990 --> 01:06:10.470 align:middle line:90%
will be ordered.

01:06:10.470 --> 01:06:12.110 align:middle line:90%
The clerk will call the roll.

01:06:12.110 --> 01:06:35.620 align:middle line:90%


01:06:35.620 --> 01:06:36.300 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE]

01:06:36.300 --> 01:06:37.520 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:06:37.520 --> 01:06:38.520 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:06:38.520 --> 01:06:40.090 align:middle line:90%
Joseph A. Boncore?

01:06:40.090 --> 01:06:40.931 align:middle line:90%
Corey?

01:06:40.931 --> 01:06:41.430 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:06:41.430 --> 01:06:42.030 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:06:42.030 --> 01:06:43.550 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady?

01:06:43.550 --> 01:06:48.300 align:middle line:90%


01:06:48.300 --> 01:06:50.350 align:middle line:90%
William N. Brownsberger?

01:06:50.350 --> 01:06:50.930 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:06:50.930 --> 01:06:51.880 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:06:51.880 --> 01:06:53.860 align:middle line:90%
Harriette L. Chandler?

01:06:53.860 --> 01:06:55.480 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:06:55.480 --> 01:06:57.170 align:middle line:90%
Sonia Chang-Diaz?

01:06:57.170 --> 01:06:57.670 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:06:57.670 --> 01:06:58.560 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:06:58.560 --> 01:07:00.680 align:middle line:90%
Cynthia Stone Creem?

01:07:00.680 --> 01:07:01.180 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:01.180 --> 01:07:02.040 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:02.040 --> 01:07:03.050 align:middle line:90%
Julian Cyr?

01:07:03.050 --> 01:07:03.780 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:03.780 --> 01:07:04.660 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:04.660 --> 01:07:06.800 align:middle line:90%
Viriato M. deMacedo?

01:07:06.800 --> 01:07:07.300 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:07.300 --> 01:07:08.130 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:08.130 --> 01:07:10.570 align:middle line:90%
Sal N. DiDomenico?

01:07:10.570 --> 01:07:11.070 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:11.070 --> 01:07:11.570 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:11.570 --> 01:07:13.080 align:middle line:90%
Eileen M. Donoghue?

01:07:13.080 --> 01:07:13.930 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:13.930 --> 01:07:15.180 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:15.180 --> 01:07:17.060 align:middle line:90%
James B. Eldridge?

01:07:17.060 --> 01:07:17.800 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:17.800 --> 01:07:18.610 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:18.610 --> 01:07:20.450 align:middle line:90%
Ryan C. Fattman?

01:07:20.450 --> 01:07:21.660 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:21.660 --> 01:07:23.870 align:middle line:90%
Jennifer L. Flanagan?

01:07:23.870 --> 01:07:24.370 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:24.370 --> 01:07:24.870 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:24.870 --> 01:07:27.360 align:middle line:90%
Linda Dorcena Forry?

01:07:27.360 --> 01:07:28.280 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:28.280 --> 01:07:28.780 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:28.780 --> 01:07:29.520 align:middle line:90%
Anne M. Gobi?

01:07:29.520 --> 01:07:30.120 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:30.120 --> 01:07:31.220 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:31.220 --> 01:07:33.160 align:middle line:90%
Adam G. Hinds?

01:07:33.160 --> 01:07:33.660 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:33.660 --> 01:07:34.490 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:34.490 --> 01:07:36.430 align:middle line:90%
Donald F. Humason, Jr.?

01:07:36.430 --> 01:07:37.110 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:37.110 --> 01:07:37.880 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:37.880 --> 01:07:39.810 align:middle line:90%
Patricia D. Jehlen?

01:07:39.810 --> 01:07:41.180 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:41.180 --> 01:07:42.640 align:middle line:90%
John F. Keenan?

01:07:42.640 --> 01:07:47.790 align:middle line:90%


01:07:47.790 --> 01:07:49.241 align:middle line:90%
Eric P. Lesser?

01:07:49.241 --> 01:07:49.740 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:49.740 --> 01:07:50.510 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:50.510 --> 01:07:52.261 align:middle line:90%
Jason M. Lewis?

01:07:52.261 --> 01:07:52.760 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:52.760 --> 01:07:53.800 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:53.800 --> 01:07:56.031 align:middle line:90%
Barbara A. L'Italien?

01:07:56.031 --> 01:07:56.530 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:56.530 --> 01:07:57.050 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:57.050 --> 01:07:58.410 align:middle line:90%
Joan B. Lovely?

01:07:58.410 --> 01:07:59.230 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:07:59.230 --> 01:08:00.120 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:00.120 --> 01:08:01.550 align:middle line:90%
Thomas M. McGee?

01:08:01.550 --> 01:08:02.190 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:02.190 --> 01:08:03.210 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:03.210 --> 01:08:05.260 align:middle line:90%
Mark C. Montigny?

01:08:05.260 --> 01:08:05.760 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:05.760 --> 01:08:06.700 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:06.700 --> 01:08:09.031 align:middle line:90%
Michael O. Moore?

01:08:09.031 --> 01:08:09.530 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:09.530 --> 01:08:10.090 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:10.090 --> 01:08:11.931 align:middle line:90%
Patrick M. O'Connor?

01:08:11.931 --> 01:08:12.430 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:12.430 --> 01:08:13.350 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:13.350 --> 01:08:15.940 align:middle line:90%
Kathleen O'Connor Ives?

01:08:15.940 --> 01:08:16.439 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:16.439 --> 01:08:17.279 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:17.279 --> 01:08:19.399 align:middle line:90%
Marc R. Pacheco?

01:08:19.399 --> 01:08:19.950 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:19.950 --> 01:08:21.100 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:21.100 --> 01:08:23.120 align:middle line:90%
Michael J. Rodrigues?

01:08:23.120 --> 01:08:23.670 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:23.670 --> 01:08:24.520 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:24.520 --> 01:08:26.689 align:middle line:90%
Richard J. Ross?

01:08:26.689 --> 01:08:27.189 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:27.189 --> 01:08:27.688 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:27.688 --> 01:08:29.500 align:middle line:90%
Michael F. Rush?

01:08:29.500 --> 01:08:30.000 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:30.000 --> 01:08:30.569 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:30.569 --> 01:08:31.890 align:middle line:90%
Karen E. Spilka?

01:08:31.890 --> 01:08:32.850 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:32.850 --> 01:08:33.700 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:33.700 --> 01:08:35.609 align:middle line:90%
Bruce E. Tarr?

01:08:35.609 --> 01:08:36.130 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:36.130 --> 01:08:37.020 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:37.020 --> 01:08:38.621 align:middle line:90%
Walter F. Timilty?

01:08:38.621 --> 01:08:39.120 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:39.120 --> 01:08:40.020 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:40.020 --> 01:08:42.950 align:middle line:90%
And James T. Welch?

01:08:42.950 --> 01:08:43.450 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:08:43.450 --> 01:09:37.010 align:middle line:90%


01:09:37.010 --> 01:09:38.290 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:09:38.290 --> 01:09:39.290 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE]

01:09:39.290 --> 01:09:40.310 align:middle line:90%
John F. Keenan?

01:09:40.310 --> 01:09:40.810 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:09:40.810 --> 01:09:41.310 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

01:09:41.310 --> 01:09:59.879 align:middle line:90%


01:09:59.879 --> 01:10:00.920 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:10:00.920 --> 01:10:02.628 align:middle line:84%
I wish to be recorded
in the affirmative.

01:10:02.628 --> 01:10:04.755 align:middle line:90%
Michael D. Brady votes yes.

01:10:04.755 --> 01:10:16.210 align:middle line:90%


01:10:16.210 --> 01:10:18.600 align:middle line:84%
37 in the affirmative,
none in the negative.

01:10:18.600 --> 01:10:22.930 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is adopted.

01:10:22.930 --> 01:10:25.490 align:middle line:84%
OK, so now we go
on to 511, right?

01:10:25.490 --> 01:10:28.950 align:middle line:90%
Amendment number 511.

01:10:28.950 --> 01:10:33.160 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Worcester
and Norfolk, Mr. Fattman,

01:10:33.160 --> 01:10:37.110 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:10:37.110 --> 01:10:39.420 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
511 by Mr. Fattman.

01:10:39.420 --> 01:10:43.497 align:middle line:90%
Cash assistance expenditures.

01:10:43.497 --> 01:10:45.330 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:10:45.330 --> 01:10:47.740 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye.

01:10:47.740 --> 01:10:49.730 align:middle line:90%
All those opposed, no.

01:10:49.730 --> 01:10:51.400 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:10:51.400 --> 01:10:53.320 align:middle line:84%
And the amendment
is not adopted.

01:10:53.320 --> 01:11:04.700 align:middle line:90%


01:11:04.700 --> 01:11:07.430 align:middle line:90%
Amendment number 553.

01:11:07.430 --> 01:11:11.900 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Suffolk
and Middlesex, Mr. Boncore,

01:11:11.900 --> 01:11:16.360 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:11:16.360 --> 01:11:19.570 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
553 by Mr. Boncore.

01:11:19.570 --> 01:11:21.610 align:middle line:90%
SNF impact study.

01:11:21.610 --> 01:11:24.130 align:middle line:90%


01:11:24.130 --> 01:11:27.490 align:middle line:84%
Chair recognizes the senator
from Suffolk and Middlesex.

01:11:27.490 --> 01:11:29.010 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:11:29.010 --> 01:11:32.330 align:middle line:84%
I rise in support
of amendment 553.

01:11:32.330 --> 01:11:34.840 align:middle line:84%
This amendment requires that
the Department of Public Health

01:11:34.840 --> 01:11:40.400 align:middle line:84%
conduct a feasibility study
to study supervised injection

01:11:40.400 --> 01:11:43.590 align:middle line:84%
facilities in the Commonwealth,
with a particular focus

01:11:43.590 --> 01:11:45.850 align:middle line:84%
on public safety
and public health.

01:11:45.850 --> 01:11:49.520 align:middle line:84%
The study would have DPH
work with law enforcement

01:11:49.520 --> 01:11:55.180 align:middle line:84%
as well as medical professionals
in completing this study.

01:11:55.180 --> 01:11:57.180 align:middle line:84%
In spite of the
Commonwealth's best efforts,

01:11:57.180 --> 01:11:59.680 align:middle line:84%
and even this chamber's
efforts last year

01:11:59.680 --> 01:12:02.450 align:middle line:84%
in the opioid abuse
and use legislation

01:12:02.450 --> 01:12:06.570 align:middle line:84%
that was passed, the opioid
crisis continues to persist.

01:12:06.570 --> 01:12:11.710 align:middle line:84%
Statewide, there were an
estimated 2,069 deaths related

01:12:11.710 --> 01:12:13.940 align:middle line:90%
to opiates last year alone.

01:12:13.940 --> 01:12:17.660 align:middle line:84%
The introduction of fentanyl
has caused overdoses

01:12:17.660 --> 01:12:22.860 align:middle line:84%
to raise 20% to 30% each year
over the past four years.

01:12:22.860 --> 01:12:24.510 align:middle line:90%
The Commonwealth has to do more.

01:12:24.510 --> 01:12:27.150 align:middle line:84%
We have to look at other
opportunities to do more.

01:12:27.150 --> 01:12:30.620 align:middle line:84%
Supervised injection facilities
are a harm reduction strategy.

01:12:30.620 --> 01:12:33.160 align:middle line:84%
They will take a
comprehensive approach

01:12:33.160 --> 01:12:37.300 align:middle line:84%
to fighting the opioid
epidemic by utilizing

01:12:37.300 --> 01:12:40.340 align:middle line:84%
a range of other harm
reduction strategies,

01:12:40.340 --> 01:12:42.900 align:middle line:84%
including medication-assisted
treatment.

01:12:42.900 --> 01:12:46.740 align:middle line:84%
And we've led on other
harm reduction strategies

01:12:46.740 --> 01:12:50.280 align:middle line:84%
in this body, including
medication-assisted treatment

01:12:50.280 --> 01:12:52.480 align:middle line:90%
and needle exchange programs.

01:12:52.480 --> 01:12:55.010 align:middle line:84%
The need still is
there to do more.

01:12:55.010 --> 01:12:58.310 align:middle line:84%
And I think it is this body's
obligation and moral duty

01:12:58.310 --> 01:13:01.260 align:middle line:84%
to take that to the
next level and consider

01:13:01.260 --> 01:13:04.250 align:middle line:90%
studying these SIFs.

01:13:04.250 --> 01:13:09.050 align:middle line:84%
These SIF sites have worked in
other places around the world.

01:13:09.050 --> 01:13:10.980 align:middle line:84%
They first opened in
Sydney, Australia.

01:13:10.980 --> 01:13:13.930 align:middle line:84%
They're now open in
Vancouver, Canada,

01:13:13.930 --> 01:13:19.170 align:middle line:84%
and now have 90 sites
around the globe.

01:13:19.170 --> 01:13:21.800 align:middle line:84%
When we ask to do more, we
ask, what are they doing?

01:13:21.800 --> 01:13:24.090 align:middle line:84%
Well, in Vancouver,
a study suggests

01:13:24.090 --> 01:13:27.310 align:middle line:84%
that SIFs, supervised
injection facilities,

01:13:27.310 --> 01:13:31.520 align:middle line:84%
have reduced overdose
mortality by 35%.

01:13:31.520 --> 01:13:33.640 align:middle line:84%
It's a harm reduction
approach that we just

01:13:33.640 --> 01:13:35.140 align:middle line:90%
can't avoid looking at.

01:13:35.140 --> 01:13:39.570 align:middle line:84%
It provides medical supervision
within the facility, designed

01:13:39.570 --> 01:13:42.670 align:middle line:84%
to reduce overdoses and
other harms associated

01:13:42.670 --> 01:13:44.700 align:middle line:90%
with illegal opioid use.

01:13:44.700 --> 01:13:47.590 align:middle line:84%
These facilities have
proven to decrease

01:13:47.590 --> 01:13:50.610 align:middle line:84%
the infection and transmission
of blood-borne diseases.

01:13:50.610 --> 01:13:54.660 align:middle line:84%
These facilities have shown
to increase mental health

01:13:54.660 --> 01:13:59.670 align:middle line:84%
consulting and other medical
consultation right on the site.

01:13:59.670 --> 01:14:02.480 align:middle line:84%
And these sites,
ultimately, in other places,

01:14:02.480 --> 01:14:05.150 align:middle line:84%
have led people
into rehabilitation

01:14:05.150 --> 01:14:07.090 align:middle line:84%
and led people
towards abstinence.

01:14:07.090 --> 01:14:09.260 align:middle line:90%
It is well-rounded health care.

01:14:09.260 --> 01:14:12.600 align:middle line:84%
This chamber has recognized this
issue as a health care issue,

01:14:12.600 --> 01:14:15.640 align:middle line:84%
and we should continue
to study this issue,

01:14:15.640 --> 01:14:17.270 align:middle line:84%
because this is
sound public policy.

01:14:17.270 --> 01:14:21.310 align:middle line:90%


01:14:21.310 --> 01:14:23.180 align:middle line:90%
Your Honor-- yeah, Your Honor.

01:14:23.180 --> 01:14:24.940 align:middle line:90%
Old habits, right?

01:14:24.940 --> 01:14:27.710 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President, based
on what I just said,

01:14:27.710 --> 01:14:29.180 align:middle line:84%
I'd ask this
amendment be adopted.

01:14:29.180 --> 01:14:31.370 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:14:31.370 --> 01:14:35.730 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the senator
from Cape and the Islands.

01:14:35.730 --> 01:14:37.280 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:14:37.280 --> 01:14:39.900 align:middle line:84%
And I stand in support
of this amendment offered

01:14:39.900 --> 01:14:42.070 align:middle line:84%
by my colleague, the
senator from Winthrop.

01:14:42.070 --> 01:14:44.430 align:middle line:84%
Barnstable County, one
of the three counties

01:14:44.430 --> 01:14:47.240 align:middle line:84%
that I represent, had
the third-highest rate

01:14:47.240 --> 01:14:52.700 align:middle line:84%
of opiate overdose deaths
in the state in 2016.

01:14:52.700 --> 01:14:55.284 align:middle line:84%
If you look at the public
health data on this, which

01:14:55.284 --> 01:14:57.200 align:middle line:84%
the Department of Public
Health has been doing

01:14:57.200 --> 01:14:59.630 align:middle line:84%
a tremendous job
in gathering, we

01:14:59.630 --> 01:15:04.020 align:middle line:84%
have made progress on this
epidemic, but not enough.

01:15:04.020 --> 01:15:06.670 align:middle line:84%
If you look at the
epidemiology here,

01:15:06.670 --> 01:15:08.280 align:middle line:84%
we've essentially
seen a plateau.

01:15:08.280 --> 01:15:10.180 align:middle line:90%
We are losing a generation.

01:15:10.180 --> 01:15:13.730 align:middle line:90%
We are losing our generation.

01:15:13.730 --> 01:15:18.190 align:middle line:84%
And when we have the
opportunity to explore

01:15:18.190 --> 01:15:20.690 align:middle line:84%
new avenues of
intervention and recovery,

01:15:20.690 --> 01:15:24.060 align:middle line:84%
we must rise to the
occasion to actually look

01:15:24.060 --> 01:15:26.840 align:middle line:90%
at that in an intelligent way.

01:15:26.840 --> 01:15:30.100 align:middle line:84%
I know from my time working in
the Department of Public Health

01:15:30.100 --> 01:15:33.010 align:middle line:84%
that a feasibility study
of the nature filed

01:15:33.010 --> 01:15:36.680 align:middle line:84%
by the gentleman from Winthrop
will help us fully understand

01:15:36.680 --> 01:15:40.850 align:middle line:84%
the public safety and health
impacts of such interventions.

01:15:40.850 --> 01:15:42.360 align:middle line:84%
And I would also
just remind people

01:15:42.360 --> 01:15:48.160 align:middle line:84%
that when it comes to public
health, often, interventions

01:15:48.160 --> 01:15:51.660 align:middle line:84%
and activities that we
think of as common sense

01:15:51.660 --> 01:15:54.660 align:middle line:84%
and effective measures
today, when they initially

01:15:54.660 --> 01:15:58.900 align:middle line:84%
were proposed, were considered
sort of quite controversial.

01:15:58.900 --> 01:16:01.030 align:middle line:84%
There was a lot of concern
about them historically.

01:16:01.030 --> 01:16:03.370 align:middle line:84%
I look at the HIV/AIDS
epidemic, where

01:16:03.370 --> 01:16:06.110 align:middle line:84%
I got my start in public health,
working as an HIV/AIDS test

01:16:06.110 --> 01:16:08.520 align:middle line:84%
counselor and sexual
health advocate.

01:16:08.520 --> 01:16:13.140 align:middle line:84%
Massachusetts has been a leader
in preventing HIV and treating

01:16:13.140 --> 01:16:17.054 align:middle line:84%
people with HIV, thanks to using
novel approaches and approaches

01:16:17.054 --> 01:16:18.970 align:middle line:84%
that people, frankly, a
generation or two ago,

01:16:18.970 --> 01:16:20.000 align:middle line:90%
were uncomfortable with.

01:16:20.000 --> 01:16:22.240 align:middle line:84%
And so I think from a
public health perspective,

01:16:22.240 --> 01:16:25.810 align:middle line:84%
this epidemic is so severe,
and in public health,

01:16:25.810 --> 01:16:28.640 align:middle line:84%
when you have epidemics that
are raging at this level,

01:16:28.640 --> 01:16:30.880 align:middle line:84%
you really need to look
at all opportunities

01:16:30.880 --> 01:16:32.990 align:middle line:84%
to throw the kitchen
sink at the problem.

01:16:32.990 --> 01:16:35.200 align:middle line:84%
And so this just asks the
Department of Public Health

01:16:35.200 --> 01:16:36.410 align:middle line:90%
to study the issue.

01:16:36.410 --> 01:16:37.850 align:middle line:84%
The Massachusetts
Medical Society,

01:16:37.850 --> 01:16:39.940 align:middle line:84%
if you've not seen the
report that they put out,

01:16:39.940 --> 01:16:43.450 align:middle line:84%
it's one of the most
comprehensive analyses

01:16:43.450 --> 01:16:46.040 align:middle line:84%
of a public health
intervention that I've

01:16:46.040 --> 01:16:48.400 align:middle line:84%
seen in my short, short
time doing this work.

01:16:48.400 --> 01:16:51.060 align:middle line:84%
So I thank the
gentleman from Winthrop

01:16:51.060 --> 01:16:53.240 align:middle line:84%
for offering the amendment,
and I hope it's adopted.

01:16:53.240 --> 01:16:56.154 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:16:56.154 --> 01:16:56.820 align:middle line:90%
--the amendment.

01:16:56.820 --> 01:16:58.800 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye.

01:16:58.800 --> 01:17:02.000 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE]

01:17:02.000 --> 01:17:04.040 align:middle line:90%
Chair is mistaken.

01:17:04.040 --> 01:17:05.910 align:middle line:90%
Mr. President.

01:17:05.910 --> 01:17:07.840 align:middle line:90%
Yes, gentleman is recognized.

01:17:07.840 --> 01:17:09.930 align:middle line:90%
--is adopted.

01:17:09.930 --> 01:17:12.320 align:middle line:90%
What did he say?

01:17:12.320 --> 01:17:12.820 align:middle line:90%
Sorry?

01:17:12.820 --> 01:17:14.236 align:middle line:84%
He hopes the
amendment is adopted.

01:17:14.236 --> 01:17:14.760 align:middle line:90%
Oh, OK.

01:17:14.760 --> 01:17:15.260 align:middle line:90%
OK.

01:17:15.260 --> 01:17:18.569 align:middle line:90%


01:17:18.569 --> 01:17:20.860 align:middle line:84%
Again, the question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:17:20.860 --> 01:17:23.030 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye.

01:17:23.030 --> 01:17:24.270 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:17:24.270 --> 01:17:25.690 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:17:25.690 --> 01:17:27.735 align:middle line:90%
And the amendment is adopted.

01:17:27.735 --> 01:17:35.670 align:middle line:90%


01:17:35.670 --> 01:17:37.400 align:middle line:90%
Amendment 564.

01:17:37.400 --> 01:17:41.050 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Essex
and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr,

01:17:41.050 --> 01:17:44.830 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:17:44.830 --> 01:17:47.500 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
564 by Mr. Tarr.

01:17:47.500 --> 01:17:50.330 align:middle line:90%
TADF benefit.

01:17:50.330 --> 01:17:55.850 align:middle line:84%
Question comes-- but before
the question comes forth,

01:17:55.850 --> 01:17:59.359 align:middle line:84%
the chair recognizes the
minority leader, Mr. Tarr.

01:17:59.359 --> 01:18:00.400 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:18:00.400 --> 01:18:02.390 align:middle line:84%
And I so hate to
be anti-climactic.

01:18:02.390 --> 01:18:06.250 align:middle line:84%
But Mr. President, I move
that this amendment be held.

01:18:06.250 --> 01:18:08.500 align:middle line:90%
OK.

01:18:08.500 --> 01:18:11.250 align:middle line:84%
This amendment
will be set aside.

01:18:11.250 --> 01:18:19.520 align:middle line:90%
Mr. President, the senator--

01:18:19.520 --> 01:18:25.389 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the senator
from Worcester and Norfolk.

01:18:25.389 --> 01:18:26.430 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:18:26.430 --> 01:18:31.940 align:middle line:84%
I move that no action be
taken on amendment 511.

01:18:31.940 --> 01:18:32.440 align:middle line:90%
What was it?

01:18:32.440 --> 01:18:37.560 align:middle line:84%
He moves that no action be
taken on amendment number 511.

01:18:37.560 --> 01:18:41.460 align:middle line:84%
Gentleman moves that no action
be taken on amendment 511.

01:18:41.460 --> 01:18:44.110 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

01:18:44.110 --> 01:18:45.270 align:middle line:90%
Chair hears none.

01:18:45.270 --> 01:18:46.217 align:middle line:90%
Chair hears none.

01:18:46.217 --> 01:18:47.300 align:middle line:90%
And there'll be no action.

01:18:47.300 --> 01:18:51.690 align:middle line:84%
There will be no action taken
on amendment number 511.

01:18:51.690 --> 01:18:53.290 align:middle line:84%
And it'll be
temporarily laid aside.

01:18:53.290 --> 01:18:55.270 align:middle line:90%
It'll be temporarily laid aside.

01:18:55.270 --> 01:18:58.140 align:middle line:90%


01:18:58.140 --> 01:19:00.060 align:middle line:90%
Amendment number 596.

01:19:00.060 --> 01:19:03.170 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Middlesex, Ms. Donoghue,

01:19:03.170 --> 01:19:08.690 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:19:08.690 --> 01:19:11.110 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
596 by Ms. Donoghue.

01:19:11.110 --> 01:19:12.865 align:middle line:90%
Community benefit districts.

01:19:12.865 --> 01:19:15.830 align:middle line:90%


01:19:15.830 --> 01:19:17.830 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:19:17.830 --> 01:19:20.200 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye.

01:19:20.200 --> 01:19:21.700 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:19:21.700 --> 01:19:23.180 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:19:23.180 --> 01:19:25.315 align:middle line:90%
And the amendment is adopted.

01:19:25.315 --> 01:19:28.280 align:middle line:90%


01:19:28.280 --> 01:19:30.135 align:middle line:84%
Amendment 624 has
been withdrawn.

01:19:30.135 --> 01:19:44.200 align:middle line:90%


01:19:44.200 --> 01:19:45.720 align:middle line:90%
Amendment 696.

01:19:45.720 --> 01:19:49.430 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Hampden
and Hampshire, Mr. Lesser,

01:19:49.430 --> 01:19:53.800 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:19:53.800 --> 01:19:55.980 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
696 by Mr. Lesser.

01:19:55.980 --> 01:19:58.270 align:middle line:84%
Springfield Jazz
and Roots Festival.

01:19:58.270 --> 01:20:02.510 align:middle line:90%


01:20:02.510 --> 01:20:06.330 align:middle line:84%
Question comes-- we're
going to wait for him or no?

01:20:06.330 --> 01:20:07.460 align:middle line:90%
No.

01:20:07.460 --> 01:20:08.480 align:middle line:90%
Excuse me.

01:20:08.480 --> 01:20:09.514 align:middle line:90%
Mr. Lesser's not here.

01:20:09.514 --> 01:20:10.930 align:middle line:84%
Do you want to
wait for him or no?

01:20:10.930 --> 01:20:16.820 align:middle line:90%


01:20:16.820 --> 01:20:18.150 align:middle line:90%
--adoption of the amendment.

01:20:18.150 --> 01:20:20.290 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye.

01:20:20.290 --> 01:20:21.360 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:20:21.360 --> 01:20:23.190 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:20:23.190 --> 01:20:26.380 align:middle line:84%
And the amendment
is not adopted.

01:20:26.380 --> 01:20:29.300 align:middle line:90%


01:20:29.300 --> 01:20:38.290 align:middle line:84%
Senate-- the amendment number
712, offered by the senator

01:20:38.290 --> 01:20:42.900 align:middle line:84%
from Plymouth and
Barnstable, Mr. deMacedo.

01:20:42.900 --> 01:20:45.500 align:middle line:90%
We will be in a brief recess.

01:20:45.500 --> 01:21:00.860 align:middle line:90%


01:21:00.860 --> 01:21:02.380 align:middle line:84%
--recognizes the
minority leader.

01:21:02.380 --> 01:21:06.670 align:middle line:90%


01:21:06.670 --> 01:21:08.140 align:middle line:84%
Senate will be in
a brief recess.

01:21:08.140 --> 01:21:11.920 align:middle line:90%


01:21:11.920 --> 01:21:13.170 align:middle line:90%
--order.

01:21:13.170 --> 01:21:15.750 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes
the minority leader.

01:21:15.750 --> 01:21:18.600 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you, to the members.

01:21:18.600 --> 01:21:27.680 align:middle line:90%
Mr. President-- Mr. President--

01:21:27.680 --> 01:21:32.620 align:middle line:84%
that you were about to call
for debate on amendment number

01:21:32.620 --> 01:21:34.190 align:middle line:90%
720--

01:21:34.190 --> 01:21:36.420 align:middle line:90%
712, I'm sorry.

01:21:36.420 --> 01:21:38.760 align:middle line:84%
And in anticipation
of that action,

01:21:38.760 --> 01:21:42.170 align:middle line:84%
I would like to ask the
gentleman from Plymouth

01:21:42.170 --> 01:21:45.670 align:middle line:84%
about "America's
hometown," as is included

01:21:45.670 --> 01:21:47.560 align:middle line:84%
in the title of this
particular amendment,

01:21:47.560 --> 01:21:53.500 align:middle line:84%
and what we are doing
with regard thereto.

01:21:53.500 --> 01:21:56.860 align:middle line:84%
--recognize the distinguished
gentleman from Plymouth.

01:21:56.860 --> 01:21:59.560 align:middle line:84%
Let me just make sure
all the members know

01:21:59.560 --> 01:22:03.440 align:middle line:84%
that we are on
amendment 712, offered

01:22:03.440 --> 01:22:06.800 align:middle line:84%
by the gentleman from
Plymouth and Barnstable,

01:22:06.800 --> 01:22:10.750 align:middle line:84%
Mr. deMacedo, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:22:10.750 --> 01:22:12.890 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
712 by Mr. deMacedo.

01:22:12.890 --> 01:22:17.610 align:middle line:84%
The 400th anniversary
of America's hometown.

01:22:17.610 --> 01:22:20.930 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the
distinguished senator

01:22:20.930 --> 01:22:25.840 align:middle line:84%
from Plymouth, Massachusetts,
America's hometown.

01:22:25.840 --> 01:22:28.170 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr.
President, from Taunton.

01:22:28.170 --> 01:22:31.510 align:middle line:84%
And it's a pleasure
to be here before you

01:22:31.510 --> 01:22:34.640 align:middle line:90%
to talk about this amendment.

01:22:34.640 --> 01:22:41.090 align:middle line:84%
I just recently got acclimated
on using the redraftatron.

01:22:41.090 --> 01:22:43.780 align:middle line:90%
I had to use it three times.

01:22:43.780 --> 01:22:46.530 align:middle line:90%
And I finally got it going here.

01:22:46.530 --> 01:22:51.480 align:middle line:84%
This actually is an amendment
that we filed last year,

01:22:51.480 --> 01:22:56.730 align:middle line:84%
but as many of you know,
it was tough fiscal times.

01:22:56.730 --> 01:23:02.160 align:middle line:84%
And through the challenges, it's
still challenging fiscal times.

01:23:02.160 --> 01:23:05.330 align:middle line:84%
However, the monies
have gotten cut.

01:23:05.330 --> 01:23:09.990 align:middle line:84%
The problem that we have here,
though, is 2020 is approaching.

01:23:09.990 --> 01:23:14.270 align:middle line:84%
And it's a celebration
and a commemoration

01:23:14.270 --> 01:23:19.470 align:middle line:84%
of the founding of this
nation, because in the town

01:23:19.470 --> 01:23:22.430 align:middle line:84%
of Plymouth, where
the Pilgrims landed,

01:23:22.430 --> 01:23:27.600 align:middle line:84%
what happened there almost
400 years ago transformed

01:23:27.600 --> 01:23:30.310 align:middle line:84%
not just the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts,

01:23:30.310 --> 01:23:34.650 align:middle line:84%
or the United States of
America, but the entire world.

01:23:34.650 --> 01:23:38.360 align:middle line:84%
Our form of government,
our form of freedom,

01:23:38.360 --> 01:23:41.220 align:middle line:84%
that happened in this great
nation, happened there.

01:23:41.220 --> 01:23:44.680 align:middle line:84%
And so people come
from all over the world

01:23:44.680 --> 01:23:47.730 align:middle line:84%
to see what happened
at that point.

01:23:47.730 --> 01:23:53.170 align:middle line:84%
And we have worked closely with
our counterparts in England

01:23:53.170 --> 01:23:58.890 align:middle line:84%
to talk about, and how we
should commemorate this landing,

01:23:58.890 --> 01:24:01.340 align:middle line:84%
and what this meant
to this great nation.

01:24:01.340 --> 01:24:05.800 align:middle line:84%
And so these resources
here will enable us

01:24:05.800 --> 01:24:10.310 align:middle line:84%
as a Commonwealth to be able
to put forth a celebration

01:24:10.310 --> 01:24:13.600 align:middle line:84%
that I believe the entire
world will be watching,

01:24:13.600 --> 01:24:14.630 align:middle line:90%
and will come.

01:24:14.630 --> 01:24:16.030 align:middle line:90%
And this will be--

01:24:16.030 --> 01:24:20.080 align:middle line:84%
and I know that some people
may make some comment about,

01:24:20.080 --> 01:24:22.840 align:middle line:84%
why are we doing this
three or four years out?

01:24:22.840 --> 01:24:24.590 align:middle line:84%
I believe that you're
going to have people

01:24:24.590 --> 01:24:30.050 align:middle line:84%
from all over the world coming
to America, and specifically

01:24:30.050 --> 01:24:36.150 align:middle line:84%
to Plymouth, Massachusetts, to
see what happened at that time.

01:24:36.150 --> 01:24:38.130 align:middle line:84%
And not only is it
important for us

01:24:38.130 --> 01:24:40.240 align:middle line:84%
to celebrate and
commemorate, but it

01:24:40.240 --> 01:24:42.410 align:middle line:84%
will be a huge economic
benefit for us,

01:24:42.410 --> 01:24:43.930 align:middle line:84%
because when these
people come here,

01:24:43.930 --> 01:24:45.890 align:middle line:84%
they're going to
need places to stay.

01:24:45.890 --> 01:24:47.850 align:middle line:84%
They're going to
need places to eat.

01:24:47.850 --> 01:24:50.780 align:middle line:84%
They're going to visit
our cultural centers.

01:24:50.780 --> 01:24:54.280 align:middle line:84%
And because of that, it is
going to be such a huge success,

01:24:54.280 --> 01:24:57.190 align:middle line:84%
and I think it's going to put
not only America's hometown,

01:24:57.190 --> 01:24:59.680 align:middle line:84%
but the entire Commonwealth
of Massachusetts on the map.

01:24:59.680 --> 01:25:02.850 align:middle line:84%
So it is my hope that
this amendment is adopted.

01:25:02.850 --> 01:25:05.350 align:middle line:84%
I hope all of you join
me, and all of you

01:25:05.350 --> 01:25:08.610 align:middle line:84%
are invited to this
wonderful celebration

01:25:08.610 --> 01:25:09.754 align:middle line:90%
three years from now.

01:25:09.754 --> 01:25:11.670 align:middle line:84%
So with that, I hope the
amendment is adopted.

01:25:11.670 --> 01:25:12.711 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:25:12.711 --> 01:25:15.450 align:middle line:84%
And you are not that far
away in Taunton to Plymouth.

01:25:15.450 --> 01:25:16.360 align:middle line:90%
Route 44.

01:25:16.360 --> 01:25:19.420 align:middle line:90%
We'd love to see you there.

01:25:19.420 --> 01:25:21.830 align:middle line:84%
I thank the gentleman
for his comments.

01:25:21.830 --> 01:25:25.810 align:middle line:84%
The question now comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:25:25.810 --> 01:25:28.550 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye.

01:25:28.550 --> 01:25:31.260 align:middle line:90%
All those opposed, no.

01:25:31.260 --> 01:25:32.450 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:25:32.450 --> 01:25:35.980 align:middle line:90%
And the amendment is adopted.

01:25:35.980 --> 01:25:40.257 align:middle line:84%
And we look forward to
the formal invitation

01:25:40.257 --> 01:25:41.340 align:middle line:90%
that will be coming forth.

01:25:41.340 --> 01:25:45.080 align:middle line:90%


01:25:45.080 --> 01:25:47.510 align:middle line:90%
Next amendment, number 720.

01:25:47.510 --> 01:25:51.180 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Middlesex, Mr. Lewis,

01:25:51.180 --> 01:25:54.340 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:25:54.340 --> 01:25:56.440 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
720 by Mr. Lewis.

01:25:56.440 --> 01:25:58.815 align:middle line:84%
Emergency assistance
reporting requirement.

01:25:58.815 --> 01:26:01.590 align:middle line:90%


01:26:01.590 --> 01:26:03.740 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:26:03.740 --> 01:26:07.700 align:middle line:90%


01:26:07.700 --> 01:26:08.880 align:middle line:90%
Chair is mistaken.

01:26:08.880 --> 01:26:13.390 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the
distinguished minority leader.

01:26:13.390 --> 01:26:14.770 align:middle line:90%
Why, thank you, Mr. President.

01:26:14.770 --> 01:26:17.250 align:middle line:84%
You are doing an outstanding
job on the rostrum.

01:26:17.250 --> 01:26:19.050 align:middle line:84%
And I'm pleased to
be partners with you

01:26:19.050 --> 01:26:20.780 align:middle line:84%
in the operations
of the Senate today.

01:26:20.780 --> 01:26:22.950 align:middle line:84%
Mr. President,
I'm hoping that we

01:26:22.950 --> 01:26:26.240 align:middle line:84%
can have an explanation of
this amendment, which I believe

01:26:26.240 --> 01:26:29.030 align:middle line:84%
has been subject to the
action of the redraftatron,

01:26:29.030 --> 01:26:32.400 align:middle line:84%
so that we can understand
exactly what it contains.

01:26:32.400 --> 01:26:38.240 align:middle line:90%


01:26:38.240 --> 01:26:40.220 align:middle line:84%
Senate will stand
in a brief recess.

01:26:40.220 --> 01:26:57.660 align:middle line:90%


01:26:57.660 --> 01:26:59.280 align:middle line:90%
--is in order.

01:26:59.280 --> 01:27:02.980 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the
distinguished senator

01:27:02.980 --> 01:27:13.210 align:middle line:84%
from Middlesex, Mr. Lewis,
on amendment number 720.

01:27:13.210 --> 01:27:14.270 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:27:14.270 --> 01:27:18.200 align:middle line:90%
And I apologize for the delay.

01:27:18.200 --> 01:27:21.800 align:middle line:90%
Appreciate your patience.

01:27:21.800 --> 01:27:24.180 align:middle line:84%
And I thank the minority
leader for his question

01:27:24.180 --> 01:27:30.180 align:middle line:84%
about amendment number 720,
which has been redrafted.

01:27:30.180 --> 01:27:34.730 align:middle line:84%
And this amendment relates
to some data reporting

01:27:34.730 --> 01:27:40.160 align:middle line:84%
requirements for the emergency
assistance shelter program,

01:27:40.160 --> 01:27:44.200 align:middle line:84%
and is similar to language
that the Senate has previously

01:27:44.200 --> 01:27:45.310 align:middle line:90%
adopted.

01:27:45.310 --> 01:27:49.230 align:middle line:84%
But specifically, the amendment
would require the collection

01:27:49.230 --> 01:27:54.090 align:middle line:84%
and reporting of
some additional data

01:27:54.090 --> 01:27:58.540 align:middle line:84%
by the Department of Housing and
Community Development related

01:27:58.540 --> 01:27:59.960 align:middle line:84%
to the emergency
shelter program.

01:27:59.960 --> 01:28:04.260 align:middle line:84%
Specifically, it would include,
in their regular reporting

01:28:04.260 --> 01:28:07.540 align:middle line:84%
that they already do, the
number of applications

01:28:07.540 --> 01:28:10.580 align:middle line:84%
that were denied, and the
reasons for those denials,

01:28:10.580 --> 01:28:13.990 align:middle line:84%
and the number of applications
of families who timed off

01:28:13.990 --> 01:28:17.060 align:middle line:84%
of HomeBASE because
the household is

01:28:17.060 --> 01:28:19.000 align:middle line:90%
no longer income-eligible.

01:28:19.000 --> 01:28:21.760 align:middle line:84%
And then additional
data would be

01:28:21.760 --> 01:28:24.220 align:middle line:84%
added to the quarterly
report that is currently

01:28:24.220 --> 01:28:28.350 align:middle line:84%
produced by DHCD, which would
include the ages of the heads

01:28:28.350 --> 01:28:30.960 align:middle line:84%
of household, the race
and ethnicity of heads

01:28:30.960 --> 01:28:34.300 align:middle line:84%
of households, the number of
children served broken down

01:28:34.300 --> 01:28:37.750 align:middle line:84%
by age, the average income
and breakdown of income type,

01:28:37.750 --> 01:28:39.755 align:middle line:84%
and a breakdown of
educational attainment

01:28:39.755 --> 01:28:40.880 align:middle line:90%
of the heads of households.

01:28:40.880 --> 01:28:42.820 align:middle line:84%
So basically, Mr.
President, this

01:28:42.820 --> 01:28:45.830 align:middle line:84%
would provide additional
helpful information

01:28:45.830 --> 01:28:48.570 align:middle line:84%
for the legislature,
for policymakers,

01:28:48.570 --> 01:28:51.840 align:middle line:84%
and for those working in
the homelessness prevention

01:28:51.840 --> 01:28:56.190 align:middle line:84%
community to make better
decisions and more fine-tuned

01:28:56.190 --> 01:29:00.270 align:middle line:84%
policy as we continue to
seek to end homelessness

01:29:00.270 --> 01:29:01.970 align:middle line:84%
in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.

01:29:01.970 --> 01:29:03.261 align:middle line:90%
I hope the amendment's adopted.

01:29:03.261 --> 01:29:04.427 align:middle line:90%
Thank you.

01:29:04.427 --> 01:29:05.260 align:middle line:90%
Thank you very much.

01:29:05.260 --> 01:29:07.270 align:middle line:84%
Question now comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:29:07.270 --> 01:29:09.560 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye.

01:29:09.560 --> 01:29:10.890 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:29:10.890 --> 01:29:11.970 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:29:11.970 --> 01:29:16.550 align:middle line:90%
And the amendment is adopted.

01:29:16.550 --> 01:29:19.850 align:middle line:84%
Next amendment is
amendment number 750.

01:29:19.850 --> 01:29:23.590 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Hampden
and Hampshire, Mr. Lesser,

01:29:23.590 --> 01:29:26.950 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:29:26.950 --> 01:29:29.150 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
750 by Mr. Lesser.

01:29:29.150 --> 01:29:31.780 align:middle line:90%
The Urban League.

01:29:31.780 --> 01:29:33.810 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:29:33.810 --> 01:29:36.160 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye.

01:29:36.160 --> 01:29:37.629 align:middle line:90%
All those opposed--

01:29:37.629 --> 01:29:39.170 align:middle line:84%
Already been rejected,
Mr. President.

01:29:39.170 --> 01:29:40.141 align:middle line:90%
It's been rejected.

01:29:40.141 --> 01:29:40.640 align:middle line:90%
OK.

01:29:40.640 --> 01:29:43.340 align:middle line:90%


01:29:43.340 --> 01:29:44.690 align:middle line:90%
The chair is in error.

01:29:44.690 --> 01:29:48.160 align:middle line:84%
This amendment
has been rejected.

01:29:48.160 --> 01:30:07.860 align:middle line:90%


01:30:07.860 --> 01:30:11.660 align:middle line:90%
Amendment number 762.

01:30:11.660 --> 01:30:14.330 align:middle line:84%
Gentlemen from the
Cape and the Islands

01:30:14.330 --> 01:30:18.570 align:middle line:84%
offers an amendment, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:30:18.570 --> 01:30:22.235 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 762 by Mr.
Cyr, tourism visitor information

01:30:22.235 --> 01:30:22.735 align:middle line:90%
centers.

01:30:22.735 --> 01:30:26.940 align:middle line:90%


01:30:26.940 --> 01:30:29.850 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:30:29.850 --> 01:30:33.360 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor--

01:30:33.360 --> 01:30:38.180 align:middle line:84%
the chair recognizes the
distinguished senator

01:30:38.180 --> 01:30:39.269 align:middle line:90%
from Plymouth.

01:30:39.269 --> 01:30:40.310 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:30:40.310 --> 01:30:42.390 align:middle line:84%
And I just want to just
take this opportunity--

01:30:42.390 --> 01:30:44.600 align:middle line:84%
the gentleman from the Cape
and Islands isn't here,

01:30:44.600 --> 01:30:48.090 align:middle line:84%
but I know that he wanted to
at least take this opportunity

01:30:48.090 --> 01:30:49.510 align:middle line:90%
to address this issue.

01:30:49.510 --> 01:30:52.580 align:middle line:84%
I'm going to share a little
bit until he gets to his desk.

01:30:52.580 --> 01:30:55.380 align:middle line:84%
But in regards to
visitor's centers,

01:30:55.380 --> 01:31:00.040 align:middle line:84%
this is something that is very
important to what we believe

01:31:00.040 --> 01:31:02.420 align:middle line:84%
is the third-largest
industry in the Commonwealth

01:31:02.420 --> 01:31:04.770 align:middle line:84%
of Massachusetts,
and that is tourism.

01:31:04.770 --> 01:31:07.980 align:middle line:84%
As I just shared earlier, when
we talked about Plymouth 400,

01:31:07.980 --> 01:31:09.070 align:middle line:90%
people come here.

01:31:09.070 --> 01:31:09.870 align:middle line:90%
They spend money.

01:31:09.870 --> 01:31:12.510 align:middle line:84%
They go to our hotels
and restaurants.

01:31:12.510 --> 01:31:15.380 align:middle line:84%
And that is a good
thing for our economy.

01:31:15.380 --> 01:31:21.180 align:middle line:84%
And these visitor's centers
are a welcome center

01:31:21.180 --> 01:31:23.560 align:middle line:90%
for the people that come here.

01:31:23.560 --> 01:31:26.430 align:middle line:84%
They need to know where to
go, what they should be doing.

01:31:26.430 --> 01:31:30.530 align:middle line:84%
In essence, it opens up
the Commonwealth to say,

01:31:30.530 --> 01:31:32.700 align:middle line:84%
we welcome you here,
and these are the things

01:31:32.700 --> 01:31:36.160 align:middle line:84%
that you can do when you
come to the Commonwealth

01:31:36.160 --> 01:31:37.220 align:middle line:90%
of Massachusetts.

01:31:37.220 --> 01:31:38.660 align:middle line:90%
We have them scattered around.

01:31:38.660 --> 01:31:42.690 align:middle line:84%
And I know, for those of us
who go around to other states,

01:31:42.690 --> 01:31:45.100 align:middle line:84%
you see these amazing
welcome centers,

01:31:45.100 --> 01:31:47.590 align:middle line:84%
and they are-- they've
invested a lot in that,

01:31:47.590 --> 01:31:51.190 align:middle line:84%
because they're rolling out
the welcome mat to people.

01:31:51.190 --> 01:31:53.040 align:middle line:84%
That's what these
visitor's centers are.

01:31:53.040 --> 01:31:55.370 align:middle line:84%
And so I didn't
mean to take this,

01:31:55.370 --> 01:31:57.439 align:middle line:84%
but it was going to get
read in the negative.

01:31:57.439 --> 01:31:59.730 align:middle line:84%
And I know that the gentleman
from the Cape and Islands

01:31:59.730 --> 01:32:01.020 align:middle line:84%
would like to speak
to this issue.

01:32:01.020 --> 01:32:03.061 align:middle line:84%
So thank you, Mr. President,
for that opportunity

01:32:03.061 --> 01:32:04.970 align:middle line:90%
to say a few words.

01:32:04.970 --> 01:32:05.770 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Senator.

01:32:05.770 --> 01:32:08.650 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the senator
from Cape and the Islands.

01:32:08.650 --> 01:32:10.470 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:32:10.470 --> 01:32:14.410 align:middle line:84%
And I thank my colleague
from Plymouth for jumping in.

01:32:14.410 --> 01:32:17.700 align:middle line:84%
We work closely on issues
all across our region

01:32:17.700 --> 01:32:19.510 align:middle line:90%
for the Cape and the Islands.

01:32:19.510 --> 01:32:22.590 align:middle line:84%
Visitor information centers,
these are really critical.

01:32:22.590 --> 01:32:24.500 align:middle line:84%
I've increasingly
spent a lot of time

01:32:24.500 --> 01:32:27.220 align:middle line:90%
on the road in this position.

01:32:27.220 --> 01:32:29.130 align:middle line:90%
I have spent a--

01:32:29.130 --> 01:32:33.070 align:middle line:84%
going past nearly weekly
signs of our shuttered visitor

01:32:33.070 --> 01:32:36.150 align:middle line:90%
centers that are closed.

01:32:36.150 --> 01:32:37.367 align:middle line:90%
They're often not open.

01:32:37.367 --> 01:32:39.200 align:middle line:84%
They're actually not
open in the off-season.

01:32:39.200 --> 01:32:41.830 align:middle line:84%
Many of them have four
hours in the summer.

01:32:41.830 --> 01:32:43.920 align:middle line:84%
There's actually
one visitor center

01:32:43.920 --> 01:32:46.740 align:middle line:84%
when you're approaching
the Bourne Bridge that's

01:32:46.740 --> 01:32:47.870 align:middle line:90%
permanently closed.

01:32:47.870 --> 01:32:53.570 align:middle line:84%
And it actually-- there's a big
Closed sign on the blue highway

01:32:53.570 --> 01:32:57.150 align:middle line:84%
sign welcoming
people to Cape Cod.

01:32:57.150 --> 01:33:00.110 align:middle line:84%
And so what sort of message
are we sending the people who

01:33:00.110 --> 01:33:01.680 align:middle line:90%
are visiting here?

01:33:01.680 --> 01:33:05.660 align:middle line:84%
What kind of message are we
sending our small businesses

01:33:05.660 --> 01:33:07.960 align:middle line:84%
and entrepreneurs who are
working really hard this time

01:33:07.960 --> 01:33:08.820 align:middle line:90%
of year to gear up?

01:33:08.820 --> 01:33:11.080 align:middle line:84%
Of course, Memorial
Day is approaching,

01:33:11.080 --> 01:33:13.870 align:middle line:84%
weekend is approaching, which
is the sort of unofficial start

01:33:13.870 --> 01:33:15.350 align:middle line:90%
of our busy season.

01:33:15.350 --> 01:33:17.710 align:middle line:84%
And so, you know, I
understand that we're not

01:33:17.710 --> 01:33:20.325 align:middle line:84%
going to be able to get
this in this budget.

01:33:20.325 --> 01:33:21.700 align:middle line:84%
But I think it's
really important

01:33:21.700 --> 01:33:24.230 align:middle line:84%
that visitor centers
are something

01:33:24.230 --> 01:33:27.390 align:middle line:84%
that we look to have some
sort of long-term solution.

01:33:27.390 --> 01:33:30.950 align:middle line:84%
It's also important with many
of you making treks either

01:33:30.950 --> 01:33:34.910 align:middle line:84%
down to the senator from
Plymouth's and my districts,

01:33:34.910 --> 01:33:37.840 align:middle line:84%
or the senator from
the Berkshires,

01:33:37.840 --> 01:33:42.790 align:middle line:84%
that folks have a
place to stop and rest

01:33:42.790 --> 01:33:45.880 align:middle line:84%
and use restroom
facilities if necessary.

01:33:45.880 --> 01:33:47.499 align:middle line:84%
And so those are
critically important.

01:33:47.499 --> 01:33:48.540 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:33:48.540 --> 01:33:49.600 align:middle line:90%
Thank you very much.

01:33:49.600 --> 01:33:52.560 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the senator
from the first Essex district,

01:33:52.560 --> 01:33:53.760 align:middle line:90%
Ms. O'Connor.

01:33:53.760 --> 01:33:56.190 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you, to the members.

01:33:56.190 --> 01:33:58.890 align:middle line:84%
I was the former chair
of tourism, arts,

01:33:58.890 --> 01:34:01.110 align:middle line:84%
and cultural development
during my first term

01:34:01.110 --> 01:34:02.200 align:middle line:90%
in the State Senate.

01:34:02.200 --> 01:34:03.730 align:middle line:90%
And I feel poorly--

01:34:03.730 --> 01:34:06.120 align:middle line:84%
I feel badly for the
new chair, because this

01:34:06.120 --> 01:34:09.020 align:middle line:84%
is a tough time for tourism
in the Commonwealth.

01:34:09.020 --> 01:34:12.110 align:middle line:84%
And quite frankly, I'm
perplexed, because we all

01:34:12.110 --> 01:34:14.440 align:middle line:84%
know and have been very
supportive of investing

01:34:14.440 --> 01:34:17.380 align:middle line:84%
in our tourism sector,
that for every dollar

01:34:17.380 --> 01:34:20.720 align:middle line:84%
we put into tourism marketing
and the tourism industry,

01:34:20.720 --> 01:34:22.910 align:middle line:90%
we get back $7 in return.

01:34:22.910 --> 01:34:25.590 align:middle line:84%
It's perplexing because
revenues are down.

01:34:25.590 --> 01:34:28.270 align:middle line:84%
How can we increase
revenues creatively?

01:34:28.270 --> 01:34:30.530 align:middle line:90%
By investing in tourism.

01:34:30.530 --> 01:34:34.900 align:middle line:84%
And with our visitor centers
unsupported for another season,

01:34:34.900 --> 01:34:38.090 align:middle line:84%
we know that if we drive
to Connecticut, or Vermont,

01:34:38.090 --> 01:34:41.130 align:middle line:84%
or New Hampshire, or Maine,
their visitor centers

01:34:41.130 --> 01:34:42.430 align:middle line:90%
are open for business.

01:34:42.430 --> 01:34:44.610 align:middle line:84%
And it's a reflection
on us as a Commonwealth

01:34:44.610 --> 01:34:46.470 align:middle line:84%
if we don't have
those doors open.

01:34:46.470 --> 01:34:48.400 align:middle line:90%
People need to use restrooms.

01:34:48.400 --> 01:34:50.510 align:middle line:84%
People need to ask
for directions.

01:34:50.510 --> 01:34:53.460 align:middle line:84%
People want to feel
welcome to the state.

01:34:53.460 --> 01:34:55.060 align:middle line:84%
Not only does it
send a bad message,

01:34:55.060 --> 01:34:58.340 align:middle line:84%
but it's a missed opportunity
to improve our tourism sector,

01:34:58.340 --> 01:35:03.320 align:middle line:84%
where 90% of our tourism revenue
comes from domestic tourism.

01:35:03.320 --> 01:35:06.360 align:middle line:84%
Having our visitor centers
supported consistently

01:35:06.360 --> 01:35:08.440 align:middle line:84%
and reliably,
season after season,

01:35:08.440 --> 01:35:11.400 align:middle line:84%
is a key to changing
this trend in tourism.

01:35:11.400 --> 01:35:14.430 align:middle line:90%
I hope the amendment is adopted.

01:35:14.430 --> 01:35:15.552 align:middle line:90%
OK, the question--

01:35:15.552 --> 01:35:16.635 align:middle line:90%
Senator Hinds, Berkshires.

01:35:16.635 --> 01:35:19.072 align:middle line:90%


01:35:19.072 --> 01:35:20.780 align:middle line:84%
--recognizes the
senator from Berkshires.

01:35:20.780 --> 01:35:24.190 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you, to the members.

01:35:24.190 --> 01:35:26.540 align:middle line:90%
I just want to add my voice.

01:35:26.540 --> 01:35:29.680 align:middle line:84%
As the current chair of tourism,
arts, and cultural development,

01:35:29.680 --> 01:35:31.940 align:middle line:84%
it allows me to see
firsthand the impact

01:35:31.940 --> 01:35:34.010 align:middle line:84%
that tourism does have
on our economy here

01:35:34.010 --> 01:35:35.010 align:middle line:90%
in the Commonwealth.

01:35:35.010 --> 01:35:37.880 align:middle line:84%
And as potential visitors
have a limited amount

01:35:37.880 --> 01:35:40.830 align:middle line:84%
of resources to spend, and
they have choices to make,

01:35:40.830 --> 01:35:42.840 align:middle line:84%
and that's why it's
so important for us

01:35:42.840 --> 01:35:46.660 align:middle line:84%
to roll out the welcoming
mat and capitalize

01:35:46.660 --> 01:35:48.610 align:middle line:84%
on the amount of money
that is spent here

01:35:48.610 --> 01:35:50.910 align:middle line:90%
by our tourists and our guests.

01:35:50.910 --> 01:35:53.530 align:middle line:84%
And so I want to
add another voice

01:35:53.530 --> 01:35:57.330 align:middle line:84%
to underscore the importance
of investing in tourism

01:35:57.330 --> 01:35:58.845 align:middle line:90%
and regional visitor's centers.

01:35:58.845 --> 01:35:59.470 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, sir.

01:35:59.470 --> 01:36:02.230 align:middle line:90%


01:36:02.230 --> 01:36:04.000 align:middle line:90%
Thank you very much.

01:36:04.000 --> 01:36:08.450 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:36:08.450 --> 01:36:10.200 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
signify by saying aye.

01:36:10.200 --> 01:36:11.116 align:middle line:90%
All those opposed, no.

01:36:11.116 --> 01:36:12.330 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:36:12.330 --> 01:36:15.550 align:middle line:84%
And the amendment
is not adopted.

01:36:15.550 --> 01:36:17.001 align:middle line:90%
Brief recess, Mr. President.

01:36:17.001 --> 01:36:18.500 align:middle line:84%
Senate will stand
in a brief recess.

01:36:18.500 --> 01:37:00.970 align:middle line:90%


01:37:00.970 --> 01:37:02.000 align:middle line:90%
Senate will be in order.

01:37:02.000 --> 01:37:04.871 align:middle line:84%
The senator from
Worcester and Norfolk,

01:37:04.871 --> 01:37:07.120 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Fattman, for what purpose
does the gentleman rise?

01:37:07.120 --> 01:37:08.690 align:middle line:90%
Thank you, Mr. President.

01:37:08.690 --> 01:37:13.276 align:middle line:84%
I move that no action be
taken on amendment 762.

01:37:13.276 --> 01:37:14.900 align:middle line:84%
So we consider no
action as having been

01:37:14.900 --> 01:37:17.400 align:middle line:90%
taken on amendment number 762.

01:37:17.400 --> 01:37:18.970 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

01:37:18.970 --> 01:37:20.520 align:middle line:90%
The chair hears none.

01:37:20.520 --> 01:38:19.920 align:middle line:90%


01:38:19.920 --> 01:38:22.820 align:middle line:84%
So against funding
visitor's centers.

01:38:22.820 --> 01:38:26.860 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 754, offered
by the senator from Essex

01:38:26.860 --> 01:38:28.980 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Ms.
L'Italien, the title

01:38:28.980 --> 01:38:30.230 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:38:30.230 --> 01:38:32.590 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 754
by Ms. L'Italien.

01:38:32.590 --> 01:38:35.040 align:middle line:90%
Andover historic mill district.

01:38:35.040 --> 01:38:37.510 align:middle line:84%
Chair recognizes the senator
from Essex and Middlesex,

01:38:37.510 --> 01:38:38.300 align:middle line:90%
Ms. L'Italien.

01:38:38.300 --> 01:38:41.030 align:middle line:84%
Thank you, Mr. President, and
through you, to the members.

01:38:41.030 --> 01:38:46.770 align:middle line:84%
This amendment would earmark
$100,000 for the Andover

01:38:46.770 --> 01:38:48.150 align:middle line:90%
historic mill district.

01:38:48.150 --> 01:38:51.900 align:middle line:84%
This was an initiative passed
at town meeting in 2015.

01:38:51.900 --> 01:38:54.810 align:middle line:84%
We attempted to fund this last
year, but it was [INAUDIBLE]..

01:38:54.810 --> 01:38:57.710 align:middle line:84%
The concept was
to take some land

01:38:57.710 --> 01:38:59.860 align:middle line:84%
that we were using
for our DPW site,

01:38:59.860 --> 01:39:03.690 align:middle line:84%
to move that DPW site
off of critical land that

01:39:03.690 --> 01:39:06.730 align:middle line:84%
was adjacent to our
MBTA rail station,

01:39:06.730 --> 01:39:11.490 align:middle line:84%
and to rezone an area that
included some historic mills so

01:39:11.490 --> 01:39:13.720 align:middle line:84%
that we could
revitalize that area,

01:39:13.720 --> 01:39:16.840 align:middle line:84%
make it an area where both
millennials and folks that

01:39:16.840 --> 01:39:19.320 align:middle line:84%
are retirees might
want to move into

01:39:19.320 --> 01:39:21.050 align:middle line:90%
as a mixed-use development.

01:39:21.050 --> 01:39:24.280 align:middle line:84%
This $100,000 would be
used towards design.

01:39:24.280 --> 01:39:27.060 align:middle line:84%
It would be used towards
improving transportation

01:39:27.060 --> 01:39:29.890 align:middle line:84%
options, including
enhanced pedestrian access,

01:39:29.890 --> 01:39:32.080 align:middle line:84%
for employment
that we anticipate

01:39:32.080 --> 01:39:35.490 align:middle line:84%
within this development,
expanding open space

01:39:35.490 --> 01:39:37.650 align:middle line:84%
and recreation
opportunities, because we've

01:39:37.650 --> 01:39:39.530 align:middle line:84%
got a river that
runs through there,

01:39:39.530 --> 01:39:43.030 align:middle line:84%
and collaborating and expanding
Andover's cultural corridor

01:39:43.030 --> 01:39:46.460 align:middle line:84%
and examining opportunities
for targeted redevelopment.

01:39:46.460 --> 01:39:49.670 align:middle line:84%
So I appreciate the opportunity
to speak on the Andover

01:39:49.670 --> 01:39:50.897 align:middle line:90%
historic mill district.

01:39:50.897 --> 01:39:52.480 align:middle line:84%
I hope this amendment
will be adopted.

01:39:52.480 --> 01:39:54.940 align:middle line:84%
Question now on adoption
of the amendment.

01:39:54.940 --> 01:39:56.410 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:39:56.410 --> 01:39:57.510 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:39:57.510 --> 01:39:58.430 align:middle line:90%
The ayes have it.

01:39:58.430 --> 01:39:59.976 align:middle line:90%
And the amendment is adopted.

01:39:59.976 --> 01:40:01.350 align:middle line:84%
Senate will be in
a brief recess.

01:40:01.350 --> 01:40:10.040 align:middle line:90%


01:40:10.040 --> 01:40:11.260 align:middle line:90%
Senate will be in order.

01:40:11.260 --> 01:40:13.800 align:middle line:84%
If there is no
objection, a number

01:40:13.800 --> 01:40:18.500 align:middle line:84%
of matters which were discussed
earlier with the Ways and Means

01:40:18.500 --> 01:40:22.810 align:middle line:84%
Committee will now
be read through.

01:40:22.810 --> 01:40:26.550 align:middle line:84%
The first is amendment number
235, offered by the senator

01:40:26.550 --> 01:40:28.502 align:middle line:84%
from Suffolk, Mr.
Rush, the title

01:40:28.502 --> 01:40:29.710 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:40:29.710 --> 01:40:31.710 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
235 by Mr. Rush.

01:40:31.710 --> 01:40:33.610 align:middle line:90%
Suffolk registry of deeds.

01:40:33.610 --> 01:40:34.580 align:middle line:90%
No.

01:40:34.580 --> 01:40:39.740 align:middle line:84%
Number 289, offered by the
senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

01:40:39.740 --> 01:40:53.460 align:middle line:84%
Oh, I forgot to
ask for the vote.

01:40:53.460 --> 01:40:54.140 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:40:54.140 --> 01:40:55.230 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:40:55.230 --> 01:40:58.180 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:40:58.180 --> 01:41:00.630 align:middle line:84%
Number 289, offered by
the senator from Essex,

01:41:00.630 --> 01:41:03.150 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Tarr, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:41:03.150 --> 01:41:04.910 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
289 by Mr. Tarr.

01:41:04.910 --> 01:41:07.057 align:middle line:90%
Discretionary spending trends.

01:41:07.057 --> 01:41:08.890 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:41:08.890 --> 01:41:10.270 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:41:10.270 --> 01:41:11.280 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:41:11.280 --> 01:41:12.020 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:41:12.020 --> 01:41:13.650 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:41:13.650 --> 01:41:17.930 align:middle line:84%
Number 295, offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

01:41:17.930 --> 01:41:20.042 align:middle line:84%
and Plymouth, Mr.
Timilty, the title

01:41:20.042 --> 01:41:21.250 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:41:21.250 --> 01:41:23.470 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
295 by Mr. Timilty.

01:41:23.470 --> 01:41:25.247 align:middle line:90%
DCAMM additional funding.

01:41:25.247 --> 01:41:27.080 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:41:27.080 --> 01:41:28.260 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:41:28.260 --> 01:41:29.060 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:41:29.060 --> 01:41:29.980 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:41:29.980 --> 01:41:31.270 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:41:31.270 --> 01:41:32.960 align:middle line:84%
Number 298 is offered
by the senator

01:41:32.960 --> 01:41:35.930 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:41:35.930 --> 01:41:37.730 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
298 by Mr. Tarr.

01:41:37.730 --> 01:41:39.807 align:middle line:90%
Health purchasing cooperatives.

01:41:39.807 --> 01:41:41.640 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:41:41.640 --> 01:41:42.920 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:41:42.920 --> 01:41:43.800 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:41:43.800 --> 01:41:44.800 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:41:44.800 --> 01:41:46.150 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:41:46.150 --> 01:41:49.060 align:middle line:84%
Number 329, offered by the
senator from Middlesex,

01:41:49.060 --> 01:41:51.400 align:middle line:84%
Ms. Donoghue, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:41:51.400 --> 01:41:53.580 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
329 by Ms. Donoghue.

01:41:53.580 --> 01:41:56.677 align:middle line:84%
Emergency medical services
system trust fund.

01:41:56.677 --> 01:41:58.510 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:41:58.510 --> 01:41:59.870 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:41:59.870 --> 01:42:00.970 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:42:00.970 --> 01:42:01.820 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:42:01.820 --> 01:42:03.700 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:42:03.700 --> 01:42:06.140 align:middle line:84%
The senator from Norfolk
and Plymouth, Mr. Keenan,

01:42:06.140 --> 01:42:08.582 align:middle line:84%
offers amendment
number 366, the title

01:42:08.582 --> 01:42:09.790 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:42:09.790 --> 01:42:12.120 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
366 by Mr. Keenan.

01:42:12.120 --> 01:42:13.587 align:middle line:90%
Gold Star annuity.

01:42:13.587 --> 01:42:15.420 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:42:15.420 --> 01:42:16.770 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:42:16.770 --> 01:42:17.840 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:42:17.840 --> 01:42:18.750 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:42:18.750 --> 01:42:20.250 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:42:20.250 --> 01:42:22.920 align:middle line:84%
Number 423 is offered by
the senator from Middlesex

01:42:22.920 --> 01:42:24.800 align:middle line:84%
and Norfolk, Ms.
Creem, the title

01:42:24.800 --> 01:42:26.270 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:42:26.270 --> 01:42:28.250 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
423 by Ms. Creem.

01:42:28.250 --> 01:42:30.427 align:middle line:84%
Betsy Lehman Center
for Patient Safety.

01:42:30.427 --> 01:42:32.260 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:42:32.260 --> 01:42:33.580 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:42:33.580 --> 01:42:34.640 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:42:34.640 --> 01:42:35.490 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:42:35.490 --> 01:42:37.040 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:42:37.040 --> 01:42:38.739 align:middle line:84%
Number 458 is offered
by the senator

01:42:38.739 --> 01:42:41.280 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:42:41.280 --> 01:42:43.340 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
458 by Mr. Tarr.

01:42:43.340 --> 01:42:45.457 align:middle line:84%
Employer contribution
clarification.

01:42:45.457 --> 01:42:47.290 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:42:47.290 --> 01:42:48.580 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:42:48.580 --> 01:42:49.570 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:42:49.570 --> 01:42:50.540 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:42:50.540 --> 01:42:52.120 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:42:52.120 --> 01:42:54.950 align:middle line:84%
Number 462 is offered by
the senator from Norfolk

01:42:54.950 --> 01:42:56.842 align:middle line:84%
and Plymouth, Mr.
Keenan, the title

01:42:56.842 --> 01:42:58.050 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:42:58.050 --> 01:43:00.180 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
462 by Mr. Keenan.

01:43:00.180 --> 01:43:03.827 align:middle line:84%
Access to [INAUDIBLE]
for BSAS providers.

01:43:03.827 --> 01:43:05.660 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:43:05.660 --> 01:43:06.970 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:43:06.970 --> 01:43:07.980 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:43:07.980 --> 01:43:08.810 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:43:08.810 --> 01:43:10.590 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:43:10.590 --> 01:43:12.580 align:middle line:84%
Number 472 is offered
by the senator

01:43:12.580 --> 01:43:14.292 align:middle line:84%
from Hampden, Mr.
Welch, the title

01:43:14.292 --> 01:43:15.500 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:43:15.500 --> 01:43:17.470 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
472 by Mr. Welch.

01:43:17.470 --> 01:43:19.957 align:middle line:84%
Health care industry plan
review retain revenue.

01:43:19.957 --> 01:43:21.790 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:43:21.790 --> 01:43:23.070 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:43:23.070 --> 01:43:24.090 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:43:24.090 --> 01:43:24.910 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:43:24.910 --> 01:43:26.420 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:43:26.420 --> 01:43:28.340 align:middle line:84%
Number 479 is offered
by the senator

01:43:28.340 --> 01:43:30.250 align:middle line:84%
from Middlesex, Mr.
Lewis, the title

01:43:30.250 --> 01:43:31.520 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:43:31.520 --> 01:43:33.570 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
479 by Mr. Lewis.

01:43:33.570 --> 01:43:35.657 align:middle line:84%
Prostate cancer
research and awareness.

01:43:35.657 --> 01:43:37.490 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:43:37.490 --> 01:43:38.780 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:43:38.780 --> 01:43:39.920 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:43:39.920 --> 01:43:40.672 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:43:40.672 --> 01:43:41.880 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:43:41.880 --> 01:43:44.822 align:middle line:84%
The same senator offers
number 483, the title

01:43:44.822 --> 01:43:46.030 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:43:46.030 --> 01:43:47.950 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
483 by Mr. Lewis.

01:43:47.950 --> 01:43:49.407 align:middle line:90%
Operation House Call.

01:43:49.407 --> 01:43:51.240 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:43:51.240 --> 01:43:52.520 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:43:52.520 --> 01:43:53.520 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:43:53.520 --> 01:43:54.350 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:43:54.350 --> 01:43:55.820 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:43:55.820 --> 01:43:59.340 align:middle line:84%
Number 495 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

01:43:59.340 --> 01:44:00.962 align:middle line:84%
and Plymouth, Mr.
Timilty, the title

01:44:00.962 --> 01:44:02.170 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:44:02.170 --> 01:44:04.140 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
495 by Mr. Timilty.

01:44:04.140 --> 01:44:06.057 align:middle line:90%
Public health hospitals funding.

01:44:06.057 --> 01:44:07.890 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:44:07.890 --> 01:44:09.190 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:44:09.190 --> 01:44:10.260 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:44:10.260 --> 01:44:11.180 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:44:11.180 --> 01:44:12.800 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:44:12.800 --> 01:44:15.880 align:middle line:84%
Number 548, offered by
the senator from Suffolk,

01:44:15.880 --> 01:44:17.970 align:middle line:84%
Ms. Forry, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:44:17.970 --> 01:44:19.970 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
548 by Ms. Forry.

01:44:19.970 --> 01:44:22.527 align:middle line:84%
Gavin Foundation and South
Boston collaborative.

01:44:22.527 --> 01:44:24.360 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:44:24.360 --> 01:44:25.650 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:44:25.650 --> 01:44:26.550 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:44:26.550 --> 01:44:27.480 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:44:27.480 --> 01:44:28.710 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:44:28.710 --> 01:44:31.220 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is offered
by the senator from Worcester,

01:44:31.220 --> 01:44:32.636 align:middle line:84%
Hampden, Hampshire,
and Middlesex,

01:44:32.636 --> 01:44:35.172 align:middle line:84%
Ms. Gobi, amendment
number 585, the title

01:44:35.172 --> 01:44:36.380 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:44:36.380 --> 01:44:38.520 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
585 by Ms. Gobi.

01:44:38.520 --> 01:44:40.487 align:middle line:90%
Rural design center.

01:44:40.487 --> 01:44:42.320 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:44:42.320 --> 01:44:43.590 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:44:43.590 --> 01:44:44.690 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:44:44.690 --> 01:44:45.442 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:44:45.442 --> 01:44:46.650 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:44:46.650 --> 01:44:49.472 align:middle line:84%
Number 639, offered by the
senator from Middlesex,

01:44:49.472 --> 01:44:51.680 align:middle line:84%
Ms. Donoghue, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:44:51.680 --> 01:44:53.710 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
639 by Ms. Donoghue.

01:44:53.710 --> 01:44:55.760 align:middle line:84%
Massachusetts Office
of International Trade

01:44:55.760 --> 01:44:56.385 align:middle line:90%
and Investment.

01:44:56.385 --> 01:44:58.218 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:44:58.218 --> 01:44:59.420 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:44:59.420 --> 01:45:00.400 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:45:00.400 --> 01:45:01.280 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:45:01.280 --> 01:45:02.790 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:45:02.790 --> 01:45:04.630 align:middle line:84%
Number 679 is offered
by the senator

01:45:04.630 --> 01:45:06.142 align:middle line:84%
from Hampden, Mr.
Welch, the title

01:45:06.142 --> 01:45:07.350 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:45:07.350 --> 01:45:09.340 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
679 by Mr. Welch.

01:45:09.340 --> 01:45:10.977 align:middle line:90%
Tenancy preservation.

01:45:10.977 --> 01:45:12.810 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:45:12.810 --> 01:45:14.050 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:45:14.050 --> 01:45:15.060 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:45:15.060 --> 01:45:15.840 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:45:15.840 --> 01:45:17.048 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:45:17.048 --> 01:45:20.110 align:middle line:90%
Number 679-- excuse me.

01:45:20.110 --> 01:45:23.560 align:middle line:84%
The next one is
number 751, offered

01:45:23.560 --> 01:45:25.390 align:middle line:84%
by the senator from
Hampden and Hampshire,

01:45:25.390 --> 01:45:27.780 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Lesser, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:45:27.780 --> 01:45:29.710 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
751 by Mr. Lesser.

01:45:29.710 --> 01:45:31.787 align:middle line:90%
Transformative development fund.

01:45:31.787 --> 01:45:33.620 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:45:33.620 --> 01:45:35.060 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:45:35.060 --> 01:45:35.930 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:45:35.930 --> 01:45:36.610 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:45:36.610 --> 01:45:38.110 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:45:38.110 --> 01:45:41.180 align:middle line:84%
Number 753 is offered by
the senator from Hampden

01:45:41.180 --> 01:45:43.032 align:middle line:84%
and Hampshire, Mr.
Humason, the title

01:45:43.032 --> 01:45:44.240 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:45:44.240 --> 01:45:46.850 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
753 by Mr. Humason.

01:45:46.850 --> 01:45:48.107 align:middle line:90%
Bay State Games.

01:45:48.107 --> 01:45:49.940 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:45:49.940 --> 01:45:51.270 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:45:51.270 --> 01:45:52.400 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:45:52.400 --> 01:45:53.240 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:45:53.240 --> 01:45:54.448 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:45:54.448 --> 01:45:57.600 align:middle line:84%
Number 755 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

01:45:57.600 --> 01:45:59.472 align:middle line:84%
and Plymouth, Mr.
Timilty, the title

01:45:59.472 --> 01:46:00.680 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:46:00.680 --> 01:46:02.820 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
755 by Mr. Timilty.

01:46:02.820 --> 01:46:04.000 align:middle line:90%
Eastern fire safety.

01:46:04.000 --> 01:46:06.220 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:46:06.220 --> 01:46:07.510 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:46:07.510 --> 01:46:08.750 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:46:08.750 --> 01:46:09.482 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:46:09.482 --> 01:46:10.690 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:46:10.690 --> 01:46:14.170 align:middle line:84%
Number 756 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

01:46:14.170 --> 01:46:16.182 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

01:46:16.182 --> 01:46:17.390 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:46:17.390 --> 01:46:19.360 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
756 by Mr. Ross.

01:46:19.360 --> 01:46:21.707 align:middle line:84%
Preservation of historic
documents in Sherborn.

01:46:21.707 --> 01:46:23.540 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:46:23.540 --> 01:46:24.860 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:46:24.860 --> 01:46:26.060 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:46:26.060 --> 01:46:26.752 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:46:26.752 --> 01:46:27.960 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:46:27.960 --> 01:46:30.807 align:middle line:84%
Number 757, offered by
the senator from Suffolk,

01:46:30.807 --> 01:46:32.890 align:middle line:84%
Ms. Forry, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:46:32.890 --> 01:46:34.770 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
757 by Ms. Forry.

01:46:34.770 --> 01:46:37.027 align:middle line:84%
St. Mary's Center for
Women and Children.

01:46:37.027 --> 01:46:38.860 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:46:38.860 --> 01:46:40.070 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:46:40.070 --> 01:46:41.110 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:46:41.110 --> 01:46:41.970 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:46:41.970 --> 01:46:43.460 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:46:43.460 --> 01:46:45.350 align:middle line:84%
Number 759 is offered
by the senator

01:46:45.350 --> 01:46:46.802 align:middle line:84%
from Hampden, Mr.
Welch, the title

01:46:46.802 --> 01:46:48.010 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:46:48.010 --> 01:46:50.150 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
759 by Mr. Welch.

01:46:50.150 --> 01:46:52.337 align:middle line:84%
Handicap accessibility
improvement.

01:46:52.337 --> 01:46:54.170 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:46:54.170 --> 01:46:55.420 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:46:55.420 --> 01:46:56.470 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:46:56.470 --> 01:46:57.320 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:46:57.320 --> 01:46:58.528 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:46:58.528 --> 01:47:01.540 align:middle line:84%
Number 761 is offered by
the senator from Worcester

01:47:01.540 --> 01:47:03.200 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Fattman, the title

01:47:03.200 --> 01:47:04.430 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:47:04.430 --> 01:47:06.810 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
761 by Mr. Fattman.

01:47:06.810 --> 01:47:08.847 align:middle line:90%
Home-based program.

01:47:08.847 --> 01:47:10.680 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:47:10.680 --> 01:47:11.960 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:47:11.960 --> 01:47:13.070 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:47:13.070 --> 01:47:13.870 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:47:13.870 --> 01:47:15.380 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:47:15.380 --> 01:47:19.440 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

01:47:19.440 --> 01:47:22.732 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr. Ross,
amendment number 763, the title

01:47:22.732 --> 01:47:23.940 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:47:23.940 --> 01:47:26.060 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
763 by Mr. Ross.

01:47:26.060 --> 01:47:27.557 align:middle line:90%
Whalen town center.

01:47:27.557 --> 01:47:29.390 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:47:29.390 --> 01:47:30.720 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:47:30.720 --> 01:47:31.840 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:47:31.840 --> 01:47:32.640 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:47:32.640 --> 01:47:34.160 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:47:34.160 --> 01:47:36.660 align:middle line:84%
Number 764 is offered by
the senator from Worcester

01:47:36.660 --> 01:47:38.730 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Fattman, the title

01:47:38.730 --> 01:47:39.980 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:47:39.980 --> 01:47:42.940 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
764 by Mr. Fattman.

01:47:42.940 --> 01:47:44.327 align:middle line:90%
RAFT program.

01:47:44.327 --> 01:47:46.160 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:47:46.160 --> 01:47:47.450 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:47:47.450 --> 01:47:48.550 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:47:48.550 --> 01:47:49.400 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:47:49.400 --> 01:47:50.810 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:47:50.810 --> 01:47:54.950 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 766, offered
by the senator from Middlesex--

01:47:54.950 --> 01:47:56.710 align:middle line:84%
Worcester and
Middlesex, Mr. Fattman,

01:47:56.710 --> 01:47:58.334 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the clerk will read.

01:47:58.334 --> 01:48:00.220 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
766 by Mr. Fattman.

01:48:00.220 --> 01:48:02.107 align:middle line:90%
MassTech operating funds.

01:48:02.107 --> 01:48:03.940 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:48:03.940 --> 01:48:05.230 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:48:05.230 --> 01:48:06.260 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:48:06.260 --> 01:48:07.110 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:48:07.110 --> 01:48:08.318 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:48:08.318 --> 01:48:10.999 align:middle line:84%
Number 767, offered by
the senator from Essex,

01:48:10.999 --> 01:48:13.040 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Tarr, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:48:13.040 --> 01:48:15.190 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
767 by Mr. Tarr.

01:48:15.190 --> 01:48:16.447 align:middle line:90%
EA expansion.

01:48:16.447 --> 01:48:18.280 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:48:18.280 --> 01:48:19.570 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:48:19.570 --> 01:48:20.610 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:48:20.610 --> 01:48:21.510 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:48:21.510 --> 01:48:23.040 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:48:23.040 --> 01:48:25.932 align:middle line:84%
Number 768, offered by the
same senator, the title

01:48:25.932 --> 01:48:27.140 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:48:27.140 --> 01:48:29.110 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
768 by Mr. Tarr.

01:48:29.110 --> 01:48:31.197 align:middle line:90%
Restoring Buy Local efforts.

01:48:31.197 --> 01:48:33.030 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:48:33.030 --> 01:48:34.320 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:48:34.320 --> 01:48:35.430 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:48:35.430 --> 01:48:36.280 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:48:36.280 --> 01:48:37.760 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:48:37.760 --> 01:48:41.570 align:middle line:84%
Number 774 is offered by
the senator from Worcester,

01:48:41.570 --> 01:48:44.462 align:middle line:84%
Hampden, and Hampshire, and
Middlesex, Ms. Gobi, the title

01:48:44.462 --> 01:48:45.670 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:48:45.670 --> 01:48:47.840 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
774 by Ms. Gobi.

01:48:47.840 --> 01:48:48.777 align:middle line:90%
Crossbows.

01:48:48.777 --> 01:48:50.610 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:48:50.610 --> 01:48:51.940 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:48:51.940 --> 01:48:53.010 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:48:53.010 --> 01:48:53.860 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:48:53.860 --> 01:48:55.350 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:48:55.350 --> 01:48:57.732 align:middle line:84%
Number 776, offered by the
same senator, the title

01:48:57.732 --> 01:48:58.940 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:48:58.940 --> 01:49:01.030 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
776 by Ms. Gobi.

01:49:01.030 --> 01:49:02.887 align:middle line:90%
MDAR administration.

01:49:02.887 --> 01:49:04.720 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:49:04.720 --> 01:49:05.930 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:49:05.930 --> 01:49:06.910 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:49:06.910 --> 01:49:07.592 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:49:07.592 --> 01:49:08.800 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:49:08.800 --> 01:49:11.482 align:middle line:84%
Number 777 is offered by
the senator from the Cape

01:49:11.482 --> 01:49:13.940 align:middle line:84%
and the Islands, Mr. Cyr, the
title of which the clerk will

01:49:13.940 --> 01:49:14.440 align:middle line:90%
read.

01:49:14.440 --> 01:49:19.689 align:middle line:90%
Amendment number 777 [AUDIO OUT]

01:49:19.689 --> 01:49:20.230 align:middle line:90%
-- amendment.

01:49:20.230 --> 01:49:21.470 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:49:21.470 --> 01:49:22.480 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:49:22.480 --> 01:49:23.212 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:49:23.212 --> 01:49:24.420 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:49:24.420 --> 01:49:26.190 align:middle line:84%
Number 783 is offered
by the senator

01:49:26.190 --> 01:49:27.962 align:middle line:84%
from Middlesex, Ms.
Donoghue, the title

01:49:27.962 --> 01:49:29.170 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:49:29.170 --> 01:49:31.200 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
783 by Ms. Donoghue.

01:49:31.200 --> 01:49:33.407 align:middle line:84%
Mattress disposal
study commission.

01:49:33.407 --> 01:49:35.240 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:49:35.240 --> 01:49:36.470 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:49:36.470 --> 01:49:37.480 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:49:37.480 --> 01:49:38.250 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:49:38.250 --> 01:49:39.490 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:49:39.490 --> 01:49:42.919 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is 787,
offered by the senator

01:49:42.919 --> 01:49:45.460 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:49:45.460 --> 01:49:47.450 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
787 by Mr. Tarr.

01:49:47.450 --> 01:49:50.887 align:middle line:84%
Exemptions from taxation of
structures and buildings.

01:49:50.887 --> 01:49:52.720 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:49:52.720 --> 01:49:53.970 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:49:53.970 --> 01:49:55.060 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:49:55.060 --> 01:49:55.832 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:49:55.832 --> 01:49:57.040 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:49:57.040 --> 01:50:00.047 align:middle line:84%
Number 790 is offered by
the senator from Middlesex

01:50:00.047 --> 01:50:01.630 align:middle line:84%
and Worcester, Mr.
Eldridge, the title

01:50:01.630 --> 01:50:02.838 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:50:02.838 --> 01:50:04.740 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
790 by Mr. Eldridge.

01:50:04.740 --> 01:50:07.337 align:middle line:84%
Department of Environmental
Protection Administration.

01:50:07.337 --> 01:50:09.170 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:50:09.170 --> 01:50:10.460 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:50:10.460 --> 01:50:11.400 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:50:11.400 --> 01:50:12.160 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:50:12.160 --> 01:50:13.720 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:50:13.720 --> 01:50:16.340 align:middle line:84%
The next is 793, offered by
the senator from Plymouth

01:50:16.340 --> 01:50:18.780 align:middle line:84%
and Norfolk, Mr. O'Connor,
the title of which

01:50:18.780 --> 01:50:19.640 align:middle line:90%
the clerk will read.

01:50:19.640 --> 01:50:21.850 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
793 by Mr. O'Connor.

01:50:21.850 --> 01:50:24.917 align:middle line:84%
Brant Rock revitalization
and flood protection.

01:50:24.917 --> 01:50:26.750 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:50:26.750 --> 01:50:28.010 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:50:28.010 --> 01:50:29.030 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:50:29.030 --> 01:50:29.830 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:50:29.830 --> 01:50:31.038 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:50:31.038 --> 01:50:34.530 align:middle line:90%


01:50:34.530 --> 01:50:53.185 align:middle line:84%
--offered by the senator
from Suffolk and Middlesex,

01:50:53.185 --> 01:50:55.560 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Brownsberger, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:50:55.560 --> 01:50:57.840 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 795
by Mr. Brownsberger.

01:50:57.840 --> 01:51:00.937 align:middle line:90%
DCR watershed management.

01:51:00.937 --> 01:51:02.770 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:51:02.770 --> 01:51:04.080 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:51:04.080 --> 01:51:05.270 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:51:05.270 --> 01:51:06.280 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:51:06.280 --> 01:51:08.320 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:51:08.320 --> 01:51:10.960 align:middle line:84%
The next is
amendment number 800,

01:51:10.960 --> 01:51:14.672 align:middle line:84%
offered by the senator
from Plymouth and Norfolk,

01:51:14.672 --> 01:51:16.880 align:middle line:84%
Mr. O'Connor, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:51:16.880 --> 01:51:18.780 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
800 by Mr. O'Connor.

01:51:18.780 --> 01:51:20.607 align:middle line:90%
Herring Run and Whitman's Pond.

01:51:20.607 --> 01:51:22.440 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:51:22.440 --> 01:51:23.670 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:51:23.670 --> 01:51:24.860 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:51:24.860 --> 01:51:25.760 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:51:25.760 --> 01:51:27.650 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:51:27.650 --> 01:51:31.020 align:middle line:84%
The next, 801, is offered
by the senator from Suffolk

01:51:31.020 --> 01:51:33.192 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Brownsberger, the title

01:51:33.192 --> 01:51:34.400 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:51:34.400 --> 01:51:36.510 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 801
by Mr. Brownsberger.

01:51:36.510 --> 01:51:38.090 align:middle line:90%
Parkway Street lighting.

01:51:38.090 --> 01:51:41.460 align:middle line:84%
When I get close
to 897, tell me.

01:51:41.460 --> 01:51:43.630 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:51:43.630 --> 01:51:44.850 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:51:44.850 --> 01:51:45.980 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:51:45.980 --> 01:51:46.820 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:51:46.820 --> 01:51:48.270 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:51:48.270 --> 01:51:49.580 align:middle line:90%
That was 803?

01:51:49.580 --> 01:51:50.130 align:middle line:90%
801.

01:51:50.130 --> 01:51:50.660 align:middle line:90%
801.

01:51:50.660 --> 01:51:53.460 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment
is number 803,

01:51:53.460 --> 01:52:00.530 align:middle line:84%
offered by the senator
from Norfolk and Plymouth,

01:52:00.530 --> 01:52:03.270 align:middle line:84%
Mr. O'Connor, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:52:03.270 --> 01:52:05.290 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
803 by Mr. O'Connor.

01:52:05.290 --> 01:52:07.500 align:middle line:84%
Tick-borne illness
prevention program.

01:52:07.500 --> 01:52:09.500 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:52:09.500 --> 01:52:10.740 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:52:10.740 --> 01:52:11.860 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:52:11.860 --> 01:52:12.542 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:52:12.542 --> 01:52:13.750 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:52:13.750 --> 01:52:16.060 align:middle line:84%
The next is 805, offered
by the same senator,

01:52:16.060 --> 01:52:17.810 align:middle line:84%
the title of which
the clerk will read.

01:52:17.810 --> 01:52:19.980 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
805 by Mr. O'Connor.

01:52:19.980 --> 01:52:22.827 align:middle line:84%
Dam and seawall repair
or removal program.

01:52:22.827 --> 01:52:24.660 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:52:24.660 --> 01:52:25.880 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:52:25.880 --> 01:52:27.010 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:52:27.010 --> 01:52:27.712 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:52:27.712 --> 01:52:28.920 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:52:28.920 --> 01:52:31.582 align:middle line:84%
Number 807 is offered by
the same senator, the title

01:52:31.582 --> 01:52:32.790 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:52:32.790 --> 01:52:34.770 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
807 by Mr. O'Connor.

01:52:34.770 --> 01:52:36.697 align:middle line:84%
Coastal resiliency
grant program.

01:52:36.697 --> 01:52:38.530 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:52:38.530 --> 01:52:39.750 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:52:39.750 --> 01:52:40.860 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:52:40.860 --> 01:52:41.910 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:52:41.910 --> 01:52:43.790 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:52:43.790 --> 01:52:46.322 align:middle line:84%
Number 814 is offered by
the same senator, the title

01:52:46.322 --> 01:52:47.530 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:52:47.530 --> 01:52:49.550 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
814 by Mr. O'Connor.

01:52:49.550 --> 01:52:50.937 align:middle line:90%
Beach preservation resources.

01:52:50.937 --> 01:52:52.770 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:52:52.770 --> 01:52:53.936 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:52:53.936 --> 01:52:54.770 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:52:54.770 --> 01:52:55.490 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:52:55.490 --> 01:52:57.000 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:52:57.000 --> 01:52:58.899 align:middle line:84%
Number 815 is offered
by the senator

01:52:58.899 --> 01:53:01.440 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:53:01.440 --> 01:53:03.410 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
815 by Mr. Tarr.

01:53:03.410 --> 01:53:04.857 align:middle line:90%
DCR stewardship.

01:53:04.857 --> 01:53:06.690 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:53:06.690 --> 01:53:07.950 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:53:07.950 --> 01:53:08.950 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:53:08.950 --> 01:53:09.700 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:53:09.700 --> 01:53:11.340 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:53:11.340 --> 01:53:14.640 align:middle line:84%
Number 817 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

01:53:14.640 --> 01:53:16.692 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

01:53:16.692 --> 01:53:17.900 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:53:17.900 --> 01:53:19.840 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
817 by Mr. Ross.

01:53:19.840 --> 01:53:22.097 align:middle line:84%
Pond Street recreation
building in Norfolk.

01:53:22.097 --> 01:53:23.930 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:53:23.930 --> 01:53:25.110 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:53:25.110 --> 01:53:26.070 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:53:26.070 --> 01:53:26.810 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:53:26.810 --> 01:53:28.380 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:53:28.380 --> 01:53:31.930 align:middle line:84%
The next, number 819, is offered
by the senator from Suffolk

01:53:31.930 --> 01:53:36.742 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex and Norfolk,
Ms. Creem, the title

01:53:36.742 --> 01:53:37.950 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:53:37.950 --> 01:53:39.860 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
819 by Ms. Creem.

01:53:39.860 --> 01:53:42.107 align:middle line:84%
Aquatic invasive
species control.

01:53:42.107 --> 01:53:43.940 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:53:43.940 --> 01:53:45.160 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:53:45.160 --> 01:53:46.150 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:53:46.150 --> 01:53:46.900 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:53:46.900 --> 01:53:48.550 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:53:48.550 --> 01:53:51.020 align:middle line:90%
The next is number 820.

01:53:51.020 --> 01:53:53.740 align:middle line:84%
It is offered by the senator
from Bristol and Plymouth,

01:53:53.740 --> 01:53:56.470 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Rodrigues, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:53:56.470 --> 01:53:58.300 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 820
by Mr. Rodrigues.

01:53:58.300 --> 01:53:59.737 align:middle line:90%
Westport town landing.

01:53:59.737 --> 01:54:01.570 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:54:01.570 --> 01:54:02.890 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:54:02.890 --> 01:54:03.990 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:54:03.990 --> 01:54:04.930 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:54:04.930 --> 01:54:06.350 align:middle line:84%
The amendment will
not be adopted.

01:54:06.350 --> 01:54:09.562 align:middle line:84%
Number 822, offered by the
same senator, the title

01:54:09.562 --> 01:54:10.770 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:54:10.770 --> 01:54:12.790 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 822
by Mr. Rodrigues,

01:54:12.790 --> 01:54:14.627 align:middle line:90%
[AUDIO OUT] --water use permits.

01:54:14.627 --> 01:54:16.460 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:54:16.460 --> 01:54:17.810 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:54:17.810 --> 01:54:19.050 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:54:19.050 --> 01:54:19.772 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:54:19.772 --> 01:54:20.980 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:54:20.980 --> 01:54:23.822 align:middle line:84%
Number 823, offered by the
same senator, the title

01:54:23.822 --> 01:54:25.030 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:54:25.030 --> 01:54:27.000 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 823
by Mr. Rodrigues.

01:54:27.000 --> 01:54:29.577 align:middle line:84%
Cranberry wetland
mitigation banking program.

01:54:29.577 --> 01:54:31.410 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:54:31.410 --> 01:54:32.620 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:54:32.620 --> 01:54:33.660 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:54:33.660 --> 01:54:34.552 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:54:34.552 --> 01:54:35.760 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:54:35.760 --> 01:54:38.135 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

01:54:38.135 --> 01:54:41.732 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr. Ross,
amendment number 825, the title

01:54:41.732 --> 01:54:42.940 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:54:42.940 --> 01:54:44.840 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
825 by Mr. Ross.

01:54:44.840 --> 01:54:46.587 align:middle line:90%
Madison Street water main.

01:54:46.587 --> 01:54:48.420 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:54:48.420 --> 01:54:49.700 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:54:49.700 --> 01:54:50.670 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:54:50.670 --> 01:54:51.450 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:54:51.450 --> 01:54:53.080 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:54:53.080 --> 01:54:56.750 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered, number 826,
by the senator from Norfolk,

01:54:56.750 --> 01:54:59.132 align:middle line:84%
Bristol, and Plymouth,
Mr. Timilty, the title

01:54:59.132 --> 01:55:00.340 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:55:00.340 --> 01:55:02.250 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
826 by Mr. Timilty.

01:55:02.250 --> 01:55:03.907 align:middle line:90%
Canton reservoir dam repairs.

01:55:03.907 --> 01:55:05.740 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:55:05.740 --> 01:55:07.070 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:55:07.070 --> 01:55:08.170 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:55:08.170 --> 01:55:08.882 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:55:08.882 --> 01:55:10.090 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:55:10.090 --> 01:55:12.010 align:middle line:84%
Number 827 is offered
by the senator

01:55:12.010 --> 01:55:13.842 align:middle line:84%
from Worcester, Mr.
Moore, the title

01:55:13.842 --> 01:55:15.050 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:55:15.050 --> 01:55:17.430 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
827 by Mr. Moore.

01:55:17.430 --> 01:55:18.887 align:middle line:90%
[INAUDIBLE] Pond.

01:55:18.887 --> 01:55:20.720 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:55:20.720 --> 01:55:21.900 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:55:21.900 --> 01:55:22.960 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:55:22.960 --> 01:55:23.800 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:55:23.800 --> 01:55:25.340 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:55:25.340 --> 01:55:26.872 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment,
number 835, is

01:55:26.872 --> 01:55:29.330 align:middle line:84%
offered by the senator from
Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth,

01:55:29.330 --> 01:55:32.530 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Timilty, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:55:32.530 --> 01:55:34.550 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
835 by Mr. Timilty.

01:55:34.550 --> 01:55:36.197 align:middle line:90%
Tri-Town water treatment plant.

01:55:36.197 --> 01:55:38.030 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:55:38.030 --> 01:55:39.240 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:55:39.240 --> 01:55:40.320 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:55:40.320 --> 01:55:41.122 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:55:41.122 --> 01:55:42.330 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:55:42.330 --> 01:55:46.210 align:middle line:84%
838 is offered by the
same senator, the title

01:55:46.210 --> 01:55:47.440 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:55:47.440 --> 01:55:49.490 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
838 by Mr. Timilty.

01:55:49.490 --> 01:55:51.990 align:middle line:84%
West Bridgewater
rail-trail expansion.

01:55:51.990 --> 01:55:54.000 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:55:54.000 --> 01:55:55.250 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:55:55.250 --> 01:55:56.480 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:55:56.480 --> 01:55:57.372 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:55:57.372 --> 01:55:58.580 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:55:58.580 --> 01:56:01.377 align:middle line:84%
Number 840 is offered by
the senator from Bristol

01:56:01.377 --> 01:56:02.960 align:middle line:84%
and Plymouth, Mr.
Rodrigues, the title

01:56:02.960 --> 01:56:04.168 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:56:04.168 --> 01:56:05.930 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 840
by Mr. Rodrigues.

01:56:05.930 --> 01:56:08.520 align:middle line:84%
Homeless animal care
and adoption fund.

01:56:08.520 --> 01:56:10.700 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:56:10.700 --> 01:56:11.920 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:56:11.920 --> 01:56:12.800 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:56:12.800 --> 01:56:13.510 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:56:13.510 --> 01:56:15.250 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:56:15.250 --> 01:56:17.040 align:middle line:84%
Number 851 is offered
by the senator

01:56:17.040 --> 01:56:18.890 align:middle line:84%
from Middlesex, Mr.
Lewis, the title

01:56:18.890 --> 01:56:20.290 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:56:20.290 --> 01:56:22.200 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
851 by Mr. Lewis.

01:56:22.200 --> 01:56:23.847 align:middle line:90%
Hazardous waste site cleanup.

01:56:23.847 --> 01:56:25.680 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:56:25.680 --> 01:56:26.910 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:56:26.910 --> 01:56:27.980 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:56:27.980 --> 01:56:28.860 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:56:28.860 --> 01:56:31.510 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:56:31.510 --> 01:56:33.800 align:middle line:84%
Number 854, offered by
the senator from Essex,

01:56:33.800 --> 01:56:35.560 align:middle line:90%
Ms. O'Connor Ives.

01:56:35.560 --> 01:56:37.800 align:middle line:90%
The clerk will read the title.

01:56:37.800 --> 01:56:40.030 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 854
by Ms. O'Connor Ives.

01:56:40.030 --> 01:56:42.037 align:middle line:90%
Conservation land tax credit.

01:56:42.037 --> 01:56:43.870 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:56:43.870 --> 01:56:45.340 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:56:45.340 --> 01:56:46.570 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:56:46.570 --> 01:56:47.442 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:56:47.442 --> 01:56:48.650 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:56:48.650 --> 01:56:52.010 align:middle line:84%
865, offered by the senator
from Hampden and Hampshire,

01:56:52.010 --> 01:56:54.820 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Humason, the title of
which the clerk will read.

01:56:54.820 --> 01:56:56.970 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
865 by Mr. Humason.

01:56:56.970 --> 01:56:58.167 align:middle line:90%
Dam safety.

01:56:58.167 --> 01:57:00.000 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:57:00.000 --> 01:57:01.270 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:57:01.270 --> 01:57:02.280 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:57:02.280 --> 01:57:03.260 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:57:03.260 --> 01:57:04.920 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:57:04.920 --> 01:57:08.150 align:middle line:84%
The next, number 869, is offered
by the senator from Norfolk,

01:57:08.150 --> 01:57:10.612 align:middle line:84%
Bristol, and Middlesex,
Mr. Ross, the title

01:57:10.612 --> 01:57:11.820 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:57:11.820 --> 01:57:13.890 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
869 by Mr. Ross.

01:57:13.890 --> 01:57:16.257 align:middle line:84%
Franklin, Midway, and
Bellingham floodplain.

01:57:16.257 --> 01:57:18.090 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:57:18.090 --> 01:57:19.280 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:57:19.280 --> 01:57:20.370 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:57:20.370 --> 01:57:21.112 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:57:21.112 --> 01:57:22.320 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:57:22.320 --> 01:57:25.130 align:middle line:84%
Number 875 is offered by
the senator from the Cape

01:57:25.130 --> 01:57:27.640 align:middle line:84%
and the Islands, Mr. Cyr, the
title of which the clerk will

01:57:27.640 --> 01:57:28.140 align:middle line:90%
read.

01:57:28.140 --> 01:57:29.590 align:middle line:90%
Amendment number 875 by Mr. Cyr.

01:57:29.590 --> 01:57:31.507 align:middle line:84%
Coastal water
quality monitoring.

01:57:31.507 --> 01:57:33.340 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

01:57:33.340 --> 01:57:34.590 align:middle line:90%
All those in favor, say aye.

01:57:34.590 --> 01:57:35.690 align:middle line:90%
Opposed, no.

01:57:35.690 --> 01:57:36.560 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:57:36.560 --> 01:57:38.290 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:57:38.290 --> 01:57:40.740 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered by
the senator from Bristol

01:57:40.740 --> 01:57:44.002 align:middle line:84%
and Plymouth, Mr. Rodrigues,
amendment number 876, the title

01:57:44.002 --> 01:57:45.210 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:57:45.210 --> 01:57:47.340 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 876
by Mr. Rodrigues.

01:57:47.340 --> 01:57:48.957 align:middle line:90%
Water quality advancement.

01:57:48.957 --> 01:57:50.790 align:middle line:84%
Question comes an
adoption of the amendment.

01:57:50.790 --> 01:57:53.030 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor say
aye, and opposed no.

01:57:53.030 --> 01:57:53.980 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:57:53.980 --> 01:57:55.430 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:57:55.430 --> 01:57:59.401 align:middle line:84%
Number 877 is authored by the
senator from [INAUDIBLE]----

01:57:59.401 --> 01:57:59.900 align:middle line:90%
Keep going.

01:57:59.900 --> 01:58:00.400 align:middle line:90%
Sorry.

01:58:00.400 --> 01:58:02.610 align:middle line:90%
Bristol and--

01:58:02.610 --> 01:58:03.110 align:middle line:90%
Plymouth.

01:58:03.110 --> 01:58:06.490 align:middle line:84%
Plymouth, Mr. Timilty, the title
of which the clerk will read.

01:58:06.490 --> 01:58:08.460 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
877 by Mr. Timilty

01:58:08.460 --> 01:58:10.897 align:middle line:84%
protecting residential
areas from pollution.

01:58:10.897 --> 01:58:12.730 align:middle line:84%
Question comes in
adoption of the amendment.

01:58:12.730 --> 01:58:15.010 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

01:58:15.010 --> 01:58:15.820 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:58:15.820 --> 01:58:17.200 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:58:17.200 --> 01:58:21.942 align:middle line:84%
879 is offered by the senator
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title

01:58:21.942 --> 01:58:23.150 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:58:23.150 --> 01:58:24.960 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
879 by Mr. Tarr.

01:58:24.960 --> 01:58:26.792 align:middle line:90%
Norton Dam safety.

01:58:26.792 --> 01:58:28.750 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under
adoption of the amendment.

01:58:28.750 --> 01:58:31.050 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

01:58:31.050 --> 01:58:31.752 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:58:31.752 --> 01:58:32.960 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:58:32.960 --> 01:58:35.862 align:middle line:84%
Number 880 is offered by
the same senator, the title

01:58:35.862 --> 01:58:37.070 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:58:37.070 --> 01:58:38.820 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
880 by Mr. Tarr.

01:58:38.820 --> 01:58:42.552 align:middle line:84%
Child pornography and
child enticement asset.

01:58:42.552 --> 01:58:44.510 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under
adoption of the amendment.

01:58:44.510 --> 01:58:46.910 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

01:58:46.910 --> 01:58:47.692 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:58:47.692 --> 01:58:48.900 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:58:48.900 --> 01:58:52.180 align:middle line:84%
The same senator offers
number 881, the title

01:58:52.180 --> 01:58:53.810 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:58:53.810 --> 01:58:55.740 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
881 by Mr. Tarr.

01:58:55.740 --> 01:58:57.820 align:middle line:84%
Wiretapping for drug
trafficking offenses.

01:58:57.820 --> 01:58:59.820 align:middle line:84%
Questions comes under
adoption of the amendment.

01:58:59.820 --> 01:59:01.910 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

01:59:01.910 --> 01:59:02.660 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:59:02.660 --> 01:59:04.050 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:59:04.050 --> 01:59:08.860 align:middle line:84%
Number 889 offered
by the senator--

01:59:08.860 --> 01:59:10.650 align:middle line:90%
887.

01:59:10.650 --> 01:59:13.290 align:middle line:84%
889 offered by the
senator from Suffolk

01:59:13.290 --> 01:59:15.542 align:middle line:84%
in Middlesex, Mr.
Brownsburger, the title

01:59:15.542 --> 01:59:16.750 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:59:16.750 --> 01:59:19.220 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 889
by Mr. Brownsburger.

01:59:19.220 --> 01:59:21.832 align:middle line:84%
Transferability among items
within the trial court.

01:59:21.832 --> 01:59:23.790 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under
adoption of the amendment.

01:59:23.790 --> 01:59:26.070 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor,
say aye opposed no.

01:59:26.070 --> 01:59:26.860 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:59:26.860 --> 01:59:28.110 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:59:28.110 --> 01:59:31.050 align:middle line:84%
Number 891 is offered by
the senator from Hampton

01:59:31.050 --> 01:59:32.930 align:middle line:84%
and Hampshire, Mr.
Lesser, the title

01:59:32.930 --> 01:59:34.140 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:59:34.140 --> 01:59:36.080 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
891 by Mr. Lesser.

01:59:36.080 --> 01:59:39.042 align:middle line:90%
Western Mass CASA programs.

01:59:39.042 --> 01:59:41.000 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under
adoption of the amendment.

01:59:41.000 --> 01:59:43.400 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

01:59:43.400 --> 01:59:44.212 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

01:59:44.212 --> 01:59:45.420 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

01:59:45.420 --> 01:59:49.090 align:middle line:84%
The next is number 899 offered
by the senator from Middlesex

01:59:49.090 --> 01:59:51.040 align:middle line:84%
and Norfolk, Ms.
Creem, the title

01:59:51.040 --> 01:59:52.700 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

01:59:52.700 --> 01:59:54.630 align:middle line:90%
Amendment 899 by Ms. Creem.

01:59:54.630 --> 01:59:57.112 align:middle line:84%
Youth and transitional
youth support services.

01:59:57.112 --> 01:59:59.070 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under
adoption of the amendment.

01:59:59.070 --> 02:00:01.580 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:00:01.580 --> 02:00:02.410 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:00:02.410 --> 02:00:03.730 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:00:03.730 --> 02:00:05.860 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered
by the senator

02:00:05.860 --> 02:00:07.970 align:middle line:84%
from Norfolk and
Suffolk, Mr. Rush.

02:00:07.970 --> 02:00:10.530 align:middle line:84%
Number 903, the title of
which the clerk will read.

02:00:10.530 --> 02:00:12.400 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
903 by Mr. Rush.

02:00:12.400 --> 02:00:14.662 align:middle line:84%
Autotech training
and job placement.

02:00:14.662 --> 02:00:16.620 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under
adoption of the amendment.

02:00:16.620 --> 02:00:18.960 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:00:18.960 --> 02:00:19.752 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:00:19.752 --> 02:00:20.960 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:00:20.960 --> 02:00:23.672 align:middle line:84%
Number 904 offered by the
same senator, the title

02:00:23.672 --> 02:00:24.880 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:00:24.880 --> 02:00:26.900 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
904 by Mr. Rush.

02:00:26.900 --> 02:00:29.092 align:middle line:90%
Boston Fire Training Academy.

02:00:29.092 --> 02:00:31.050 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under
adoption of the amendment.

02:00:31.050 --> 02:00:33.540 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:00:33.540 --> 02:00:34.370 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:00:34.370 --> 02:00:35.680 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:00:35.680 --> 02:00:37.680 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment,
number 906, is

02:00:37.680 --> 02:00:41.190 align:middle line:84%
offered by the senator
from Middlesex and Norfolk,

02:00:41.190 --> 02:00:43.790 align:middle line:84%
Ms. Creem, the title of
which the clerk will read.

02:00:43.790 --> 02:00:45.800 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
906 by Ms. Creem.

02:00:45.800 --> 02:00:48.582 align:middle line:84%
DOC re-entry services,
education programming.

02:00:48.582 --> 02:00:50.540 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under
adoption of the amendment.

02:00:50.540 --> 02:00:52.950 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:00:52.950 --> 02:00:53.662 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:00:53.662 --> 02:00:54.870 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:00:54.870 --> 02:00:56.870 align:middle line:84%
Number 918 is offered
by the senator

02:00:56.870 --> 02:00:59.860 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, title
of which the clerk will read.

02:00:59.860 --> 02:01:01.720 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
918 by Mr. Tarr.

02:01:01.720 --> 02:01:03.320 align:middle line:90%
Sex offender registration fees.

02:01:03.320 --> 02:01:05.320 align:middle line:84%
Questions comes under
adoption of the amendment.

02:01:05.320 --> 02:01:07.670 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:01:07.670 --> 02:01:08.502 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:01:08.502 --> 02:01:09.710 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:01:09.710 --> 02:01:13.410 align:middle line:84%
Number 919 is offered by
the same senator, the title

02:01:13.410 --> 02:01:14.770 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:01:14.770 --> 02:01:16.610 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
919 By Mr. Tarr.

02:01:16.610 --> 02:01:18.902 align:middle line:84%
Providing oversight
of crime labs.

02:01:18.902 --> 02:01:20.860 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under
adoption of the amendment.

02:01:20.860 --> 02:01:23.180 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:01:23.180 --> 02:01:23.962 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:01:23.962 --> 02:01:25.170 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:01:25.170 --> 02:01:27.562 align:middle line:84%
Number 920 offered by the
same senator, the title

02:01:27.562 --> 02:01:28.770 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:01:28.770 --> 02:01:30.810 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
920 by Mr. Tarr.

02:01:30.810 --> 02:01:33.180 align:middle line:90%
Justice reinvestment reserve.

02:01:33.180 --> 02:01:35.680 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:01:35.680 --> 02:01:38.060 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:01:38.060 --> 02:01:38.910 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:01:38.910 --> 02:01:40.410 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:01:40.410 --> 02:01:43.062 align:middle line:84%
Number 921 is offered by
the same senator, the title

02:01:43.062 --> 02:01:44.270 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:01:44.270 --> 02:01:45.990 align:middle line:90%
Amendment 921 by Mr. Tarr.

02:01:45.990 --> 02:01:48.790 align:middle line:84%
Access to level
one sex offender--

02:01:48.790 --> 02:01:50.867 align:middle line:90%
offender information.

02:01:50.867 --> 02:01:52.700 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:01:52.700 --> 02:01:55.120 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:01:55.120 --> 02:01:55.970 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:01:55.970 --> 02:01:57.260 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:01:57.260 --> 02:01:59.822 align:middle line:84%
Number 923 is offered by
the same senator, the title

02:01:59.822 --> 02:02:01.030 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:02:01.030 --> 02:02:03.160 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
923 by Mr. Tarr.

02:02:03.160 --> 02:02:05.090 align:middle line:90%
Expanding DCF background check.

02:02:05.090 --> 02:02:07.090 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

02:02:07.090 --> 02:02:09.580 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:02:09.580 --> 02:02:10.450 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:02:10.450 --> 02:02:11.658 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:02:11.658 --> 02:02:14.092 align:middle line:84%
924 is offered by the
same senator, the title

02:02:14.092 --> 02:02:15.300 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:02:15.300 --> 02:02:17.560 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
924 by Mr. Tarr.

02:02:17.560 --> 02:02:19.547 align:middle line:90%
DCF out of state.

02:02:19.547 --> 02:02:21.380 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:02:21.380 --> 02:02:23.880 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:02:23.880 --> 02:02:24.700 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:02:24.700 --> 02:02:26.120 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:02:26.120 --> 02:02:29.099 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment,
number 929, is

02:02:29.099 --> 02:02:31.140 align:middle line:84%
offered by the senator
from Norfolk and Plymouth,

02:02:31.140 --> 02:02:33.670 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Keenan, the title of
which the clerk will read.

02:02:33.670 --> 02:02:35.660 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
929 by Mr. Keenan.

02:02:35.660 --> 02:02:38.057 align:middle line:84%
Public safety improvements
in the town of Braintree.

02:02:38.057 --> 02:02:39.890 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:02:39.890 --> 02:02:42.290 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:02:42.290 --> 02:02:43.130 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:02:43.130 --> 02:02:44.520 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:02:44.520 --> 02:02:47.350 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
offered by the senator

02:02:47.350 --> 02:02:50.830 align:middle line:84%
from Western Middlesex,
Ms. Flanagan.

02:02:50.830 --> 02:02:54.670 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 931, the title
of which the clerk will read.

02:02:54.670 --> 02:02:56.910 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
931 by Ms. Flanagan.

02:02:56.910 --> 02:02:58.165 align:middle line:90%
DOC main operating.

02:02:58.165 --> 02:03:00.040 align:middle line:84%
Questions comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:03:00.040 --> 02:03:02.290 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:03:02.290 --> 02:03:03.190 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:03:03.190 --> 02:03:04.570 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:03:04.570 --> 02:03:06.170 align:middle line:84%
The next is offered
by the senator

02:03:06.170 --> 02:03:08.030 align:middle line:84%
from Norfolk and
Suffolk, Mr. Rush.

02:03:08.030 --> 02:03:10.940 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 924, the title
of which the clerk will read.

02:03:10.940 --> 02:03:13.010 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
934 by Mr. Rush.

02:03:13.010 --> 02:03:15.510 align:middle line:90%
National Guard tuition and fees.

02:03:15.510 --> 02:03:17.380 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:03:17.380 --> 02:03:19.930 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:03:19.930 --> 02:03:20.652 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:03:20.652 --> 02:03:21.860 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:03:21.860 --> 02:03:26.070 align:middle line:84%
Number 939 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

02:03:26.070 --> 02:03:28.212 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

02:03:28.212 --> 02:03:29.420 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:03:29.420 --> 02:03:31.490 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
939 by Mr. Ross.

02:03:31.490 --> 02:03:33.027 align:middle line:90%
Elevator inspections.

02:03:33.027 --> 02:03:34.860 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:03:34.860 --> 02:03:37.280 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:03:37.280 --> 02:03:37.962 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:03:37.962 --> 02:03:39.170 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:03:39.170 --> 02:03:41.250 align:middle line:84%
Number 942 is offered
by the senator

02:03:41.250 --> 02:03:44.070 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title
of which the clerk will read.

02:03:44.070 --> 02:03:45.950 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
942 by Mr. Tarr.

02:03:45.950 --> 02:03:47.951 align:middle line:84%
Regulating sex
offender registration.

02:03:47.951 --> 02:03:49.950 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:03:49.950 --> 02:03:52.300 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:03:52.300 --> 02:03:53.060 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:03:53.060 --> 02:03:54.740 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:03:54.740 --> 02:03:58.790 align:middle line:84%
Number 943 is offered by
the senator from Suffolk

02:03:58.790 --> 02:04:01.142 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Brownsberger, the title

02:04:01.142 --> 02:04:02.350 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:04:02.350 --> 02:04:04.900 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number 943
by Mr. Brownsberger.

02:04:04.900 --> 02:04:05.827 align:middle line:90%
Parole board.

02:04:05.827 --> 02:04:07.660 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:04:07.660 --> 02:04:10.100 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:04:10.100 --> 02:04:11.240 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:04:11.240 --> 02:04:12.807 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:04:12.807 --> 02:04:14.640 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment is
offered by the senator

02:04:14.640 --> 02:04:17.210 align:middle line:84%
from Plymouth and
Norfolk, Mr. O'Connor.

02:04:17.210 --> 02:04:21.130 align:middle line:84%
Number 945, the title of
which the clerk will read.

02:04:21.130 --> 02:04:23.810 align:middle line:84%
The amendment number
945 by Mr. O'Connor.

02:04:23.810 --> 02:04:26.747 align:middle line:84%
Animal control officer
vehicle for Cohasset.

02:04:26.747 --> 02:04:28.580 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:04:28.580 --> 02:04:31.200 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:04:31.200 --> 02:04:32.022 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:04:32.022 --> 02:04:33.230 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:04:33.230 --> 02:04:34.940 align:middle line:84%
Number 955 offered
by the senator

02:04:34.940 --> 02:04:36.762 align:middle line:84%
from Worcester, Mr.
Moore, the title

02:04:36.762 --> 02:04:37.970 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:04:37.970 --> 02:04:39.880 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
955 by Mr. Moore.

02:04:39.880 --> 02:04:41.137 align:middle line:90%
Student crime lab.

02:04:41.137 --> 02:04:42.970 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:04:42.970 --> 02:04:45.390 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:04:45.390 --> 02:04:46.250 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:04:46.250 --> 02:04:47.620 align:middle line:90%
The method is not adopted.

02:04:47.620 --> 02:04:50.080 align:middle line:84%
The next, number 957, is
offered by the senator

02:04:50.080 --> 02:04:51.550 align:middle line:84%
from Hampden, Mr.
Welch, the title

02:04:51.550 --> 02:04:52.758 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:04:52.758 --> 02:04:54.790 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
957 by Mr. Welch.

02:04:54.790 --> 02:04:56.017 align:middle line:90%
Dispute resolution.

02:04:56.017 --> 02:04:57.850 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:04:57.850 --> 02:05:00.360 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:05:00.360 --> 02:05:01.052 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:05:01.052 --> 02:05:02.260 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:05:02.260 --> 02:05:04.492 align:middle line:84%
Number 960 is offered by
the same senator, the title

02:05:04.492 --> 02:05:05.700 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:05:05.700 --> 02:05:07.830 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
960 by Mr. Welch.

02:05:07.830 --> 02:05:10.320 align:middle line:84%
Black Men of Greater
Springfield Inc.

02:05:10.320 --> 02:05:12.320 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:05:12.320 --> 02:05:14.760 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:05:14.760 --> 02:05:15.562 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:05:15.562 --> 02:05:16.770 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:05:16.770 --> 02:05:20.440 align:middle line:84%
Number 961 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

02:05:20.440 --> 02:05:22.362 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

02:05:22.362 --> 02:05:23.570 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:05:23.570 --> 02:05:25.570 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
961 by Mr. Ross.

02:05:25.570 --> 02:05:29.037 align:middle line:84%
Extrication tool for the
Plainville Fire Department.

02:05:29.037 --> 02:05:30.870 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:05:30.870 --> 02:05:33.280 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:05:33.280 --> 02:05:34.022 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:05:34.022 --> 02:05:35.230 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:05:35.230 --> 02:05:38.230 align:middle line:84%
Number 966 is offered by
the senator from Hampden

02:05:38.230 --> 02:05:39.832 align:middle line:84%
and Hampshire, Mr.
Lesser, the title

02:05:39.832 --> 02:05:41.040 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:05:41.040 --> 02:05:43.270 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
966 by Mr. Lesser.

02:05:43.270 --> 02:05:44.657 align:middle line:90%
Hampshire County Sheriff.

02:05:44.657 --> 02:05:46.490 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:05:46.490 --> 02:05:48.970 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:05:48.970 --> 02:05:49.890 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:05:49.890 --> 02:05:51.260 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:05:51.260 --> 02:05:55.130 align:middle line:84%
The next, number 968, is offered
by the senator from Norfolk,

02:05:55.130 --> 02:05:57.432 align:middle line:84%
Bristol, and Middlesex,
Mr. Ross, the title

02:05:57.432 --> 02:05:58.640 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:05:58.640 --> 02:06:01.180 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
968 by Mr. Ross.

02:06:01.180 --> 02:06:02.811 align:middle line:90%
Bristol County Sheriff's Office.

02:06:02.811 --> 02:06:04.810 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

02:06:04.810 --> 02:06:07.180 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:06:07.180 --> 02:06:07.912 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:06:07.912 --> 02:06:09.120 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:06:09.120 --> 02:06:12.240 align:middle line:84%
Number 969 is offered by
the senator from Norfolk

02:06:12.240 --> 02:06:15.160 align:middle line:84%
and Suffex, Mr. Rush, the title
of which the clerk will will.

02:06:15.160 --> 02:06:17.170 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
969 by Mr. Rush.

02:06:17.170 --> 02:06:18.737 align:middle line:90%
Parole board operations.

02:06:18.737 --> 02:06:20.570 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:06:20.570 --> 02:06:22.910 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:06:22.910 --> 02:06:23.750 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:06:23.750 --> 02:06:24.958 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:06:24.958 --> 02:06:27.481 align:middle line:84%
Number 970 is offered by
the senator from Hampden

02:06:27.481 --> 02:06:28.980 align:middle line:84%
and Hampshire, Mr.
Lesser, the title

02:06:28.980 --> 02:06:30.188 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:06:30.188 --> 02:06:32.070 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
970 by Mr. Lesser.

02:06:32.070 --> 02:06:33.469 align:middle line:90%
Hampden County Sheriff.

02:06:33.469 --> 02:06:35.510 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under the
option of the amendment.

02:06:35.510 --> 02:06:37.990 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:06:37.990 --> 02:06:38.930 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:06:38.930 --> 02:06:40.260 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:06:40.260 --> 02:06:42.265 align:middle line:84%
The next amendment,
number 981, is

02:06:42.265 --> 02:06:44.140 align:middle line:84%
offered by the senator
from Norfolk, Bristol,

02:06:44.140 --> 02:06:46.250 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

02:06:46.250 --> 02:06:47.490 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:06:47.490 --> 02:06:49.730 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
981 by Mr. Ross.

02:06:49.730 --> 02:06:52.267 align:middle line:84%
Municipal truck wash
facility and rental.

02:06:52.267 --> 02:06:54.100 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:06:54.100 --> 02:06:56.480 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:06:56.480 --> 02:06:57.330 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:06:57.330 --> 02:06:58.680 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:06:58.680 --> 02:07:02.590 align:middle line:84%
The next, number 982, is offered
by the senator from Bristol

02:07:02.590 --> 02:07:04.662 align:middle line:84%
and Plymouth, Mr.
Montigny, the title

02:07:04.662 --> 02:07:05.870 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:07:05.870 --> 02:07:08.130 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
982 by Mr. Montigny.

02:07:08.130 --> 02:07:09.597 align:middle line:90%
Dartmouth mobile command.

02:07:09.597 --> 02:07:11.430 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:07:11.430 --> 02:07:13.830 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:07:13.830 --> 02:07:14.710 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:07:14.710 --> 02:07:16.120 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:07:16.120 --> 02:07:21.120 align:middle line:84%
Number 984 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

02:07:21.120 --> 02:07:23.132 align:middle line:84%
and Plymouth, Mr.
Timilty, the title

02:07:23.132 --> 02:07:24.340 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:07:24.340 --> 02:07:26.580 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
984 by Mr. Timilty.

02:07:26.580 --> 02:07:29.137 align:middle line:84%
Sheiff's inmate
management system.

02:07:29.137 --> 02:07:30.970 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:07:30.970 --> 02:07:33.300 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:07:33.300 --> 02:07:34.150 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:07:34.150 --> 02:07:35.480 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:07:35.480 --> 02:07:38.900 align:middle line:84%
Number 988 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

02:07:38.900 --> 02:07:40.972 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

02:07:40.972 --> 02:07:42.180 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:07:42.180 --> 02:07:44.180 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
988 by Mr. Ross.

02:07:44.180 --> 02:07:47.827 align:middle line:84%
Modernizing Millis
Fire Department's SCBA.

02:07:47.827 --> 02:07:49.660 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:07:49.660 --> 02:07:52.000 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:07:52.000 --> 02:07:52.812 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:07:52.812 --> 02:07:54.020 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:07:54.020 --> 02:07:56.110 align:middle line:84%
Number 990 is offered by
the senator from the Cape

02:07:56.110 --> 02:07:58.850 align:middle line:84%
and the Islands, Mr. Cyr, the
title of which the clerk will

02:07:58.850 --> 02:07:59.350 align:middle line:90%
read.

02:07:59.350 --> 02:08:01.200 align:middle line:90%
Amendment number 990 by Mr. Cyr.

02:08:01.200 --> 02:08:03.077 align:middle line:90%
Dukes County Sheriff.

02:08:03.077 --> 02:08:04.910 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:08:04.910 --> 02:08:07.570 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:08:07.570 --> 02:08:08.332 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:08:08.332 --> 02:08:09.540 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:08:09.540 --> 02:08:14.140 align:middle line:84%
Number 991 is offered by
the senator from Worcester

02:08:14.140 --> 02:08:16.192 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Ms.
Flanagan, the title

02:08:16.192 --> 02:08:17.400 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:08:17.400 --> 02:08:19.390 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
991 by Ms. Flanagan.

02:08:19.390 --> 02:08:21.067 align:middle line:90%
DOC fees retain revenue.

02:08:21.067 --> 02:08:22.900 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:08:22.900 --> 02:08:25.350 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:08:25.350 --> 02:08:26.160 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:08:26.160 --> 02:08:27.590 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:08:27.590 --> 02:08:31.150 align:middle line:84%
The next, number 992, is offered
by the senator from Berkshire,

02:08:31.150 --> 02:08:34.542 align:middle line:84%
Hampshire, Franklin, and
Hampden, Mr. Hinds, the title

02:08:34.542 --> 02:08:35.750 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:08:35.750 --> 02:08:37.840 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
992 by Mr. Hinds.

02:08:37.840 --> 02:08:39.790 align:middle line:84%
Berkshire County
Juvenile Resource Center.

02:08:39.790 --> 02:08:41.790 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:08:41.790 --> 02:08:44.210 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:08:44.210 --> 02:08:45.100 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:08:45.100 --> 02:08:46.430 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:08:46.430 --> 02:08:50.860 align:middle line:84%
Number 993 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

02:08:50.860 --> 02:08:53.412 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

02:08:53.412 --> 02:08:54.620 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:08:54.620 --> 02:08:56.730 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
993 by Mr. Ross.

02:08:56.730 --> 02:08:58.207 align:middle line:90%
Sheldonville fire station.

02:08:58.207 --> 02:09:00.040 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:09:00.040 --> 02:09:02.620 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:09:02.620 --> 02:09:03.660 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:09:03.660 --> 02:09:05.280 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:09:05.280 --> 02:09:09.390 align:middle line:84%
We are now on 994 offered by
the same senator, the title

02:09:09.390 --> 02:09:10.640 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:09:10.640 --> 02:09:12.820 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
994 by Mr. Ross.

02:09:12.820 --> 02:09:14.937 align:middle line:84%
Jaws of Life for
Plainville Fire Department.

02:09:14.937 --> 02:09:16.770 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:09:16.770 --> 02:09:19.280 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:09:19.280 --> 02:09:20.230 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:09:20.230 --> 02:09:21.590 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:09:21.590 --> 02:09:25.450 align:middle line:84%
Number 998 is offered by
the senator from Middlesex

02:09:25.450 --> 02:09:27.410 align:middle line:84%
and Norfolk, Ms.
Creem, the title

02:09:27.410 --> 02:09:28.630 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:09:28.630 --> 02:09:30.650 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
998 by Ms. Creem.

02:09:30.650 --> 02:09:32.250 align:middle line:84%
Alcohol and substance
abuse center.

02:09:32.250 --> 02:09:34.250 align:middle line:84%
The question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:09:34.250 --> 02:09:36.880 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:09:36.880 --> 02:09:37.752 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:09:37.752 --> 02:09:38.960 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:09:38.960 --> 02:09:42.552 align:middle line:84%
Number 1,001 is offered by
the same senator, the title

02:09:42.552 --> 02:09:43.760 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:09:43.760 --> 02:09:45.950 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
1,001 by Ms. Creem.

02:09:45.950 --> 02:09:48.267 align:middle line:84%
Wayfairing signage
in Wellesley Square.

02:09:48.267 --> 02:09:50.100 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:09:50.100 --> 02:09:52.590 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:09:52.590 --> 02:09:53.520 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:09:53.520 --> 02:09:54.940 align:middle line:90%
The amendment it is not adopted.

02:09:54.940 --> 02:09:56.450 align:middle line:90%
Amendment number 102--

02:09:56.450 --> 02:10:00.312 align:middle line:84%
1002 is offered by the
same senator, the title

02:10:00.312 --> 02:10:01.520 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:10:01.520 --> 02:10:03.530 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
1,002 by Ms. Creem.

02:10:03.530 --> 02:10:05.707 align:middle line:84%
Wellesley Square
commuter rail station.

02:10:05.707 --> 02:10:07.540 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:10:07.540 --> 02:10:10.060 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:10:10.060 --> 02:10:11.010 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:10:11.010 --> 02:10:12.400 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:10:12.400 --> 02:10:17.150 align:middle line:84%
1013 is offered by the senator
from Norfolk and Suffolk,

02:10:17.150 --> 02:10:20.060 align:middle line:84%
Mr. Rush, the title of
which the clerk will read.

02:10:20.060 --> 02:10:22.130 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
1013 by Mr. Rush.

02:10:22.130 --> 02:10:24.617 align:middle line:84%
Mass DOT salaries
for certain pensions.

02:10:24.617 --> 02:10:26.450 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:10:26.450 --> 02:10:28.960 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:10:28.960 --> 02:10:29.762 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:10:29.762 --> 02:10:30.970 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:10:30.970 --> 02:10:36.390 align:middle line:84%
Number 1016 is offered by the
senator from Norfolk, Bristol,

02:10:36.390 --> 02:10:38.472 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

02:10:38.472 --> 02:10:39.680 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:10:39.680 --> 02:10:41.670 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
1016 by Mr. Ross.

02:10:41.670 --> 02:10:43.002 align:middle line:90%
Footpath improvements.

02:10:43.002 --> 02:10:44.960 align:middle line:84%
Question comes under
adoption of the amendment.

02:10:44.960 --> 02:10:47.660 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:10:47.660 --> 02:10:48.502 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:10:48.502 --> 02:10:49.710 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:10:49.710 --> 02:10:52.080 align:middle line:84%
Number 1018 is
offered by the senator

02:10:52.080 --> 02:10:55.890 align:middle line:84%
from Essex, Mr. McGee, the title
of which the clerk will read.

02:10:55.890 --> 02:10:58.360 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
1018 by Mr. McGee.

02:10:58.360 --> 02:11:01.827 align:middle line:84%
Certain capital
expenditure authorizations.

02:11:01.827 --> 02:11:03.660 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:11:03.660 --> 02:11:06.140 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:11:06.140 --> 02:11:07.090 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:11:07.090 --> 02:11:08.420 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:11:08.420 --> 02:11:13.030 align:middle line:84%
1026 is offered by the senator
from Norfolk and Suffolk--

02:11:13.030 --> 02:11:14.220 align:middle line:90%
I am in error.

02:11:14.220 --> 02:11:16.620 align:middle line:84%
It is offered by the senator
from Norfolk, Bristol,

02:11:16.620 --> 02:11:18.942 align:middle line:84%
and Middlesex, Mr.
Ross, the title

02:11:18.942 --> 02:11:20.150 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:11:20.150 --> 02:11:22.260 align:middle line:90%
Amendment 1026 by Mr. Ross.

02:11:22.260 --> 02:11:25.350 align:middle line:84%
Commission to study
alternatives to salt.

02:11:25.350 --> 02:11:27.260 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:11:27.260 --> 02:11:30.250 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:11:30.250 --> 02:11:31.230 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:11:31.230 --> 02:11:32.590 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:11:32.590 --> 02:11:34.650 align:middle line:84%
The same senator
offers amendment number

02:11:34.650 --> 02:11:37.420 align:middle line:84%
1027, the title of which
the clerk will read.

02:11:37.420 --> 02:11:40.290 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
1027 by Mr. Ross.

02:11:40.290 --> 02:11:41.427 align:middle line:90%
Route 9 culvert.

02:11:41.427 --> 02:11:43.260 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on
adoption of the amendment.

02:11:43.260 --> 02:11:45.880 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:11:45.880 --> 02:11:46.662 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:11:46.662 --> 02:11:47.870 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:11:47.870 --> 02:11:52.010 align:middle line:84%
1030 is offered by the senator
from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title

02:11:52.010 --> 02:11:53.260 align:middle line:90%
of which the clerk will read.

02:11:53.260 --> 02:11:55.020 align:middle line:84%
Amendment number
1030 by Mr. Tarr.

02:11:55.020 --> 02:11:56.681 align:middle line:84%
Closing paratransit
service gaps.

02:11:56.681 --> 02:11:58.680 align:middle line:84%
Question comes on the
adoption of the amendment.

02:11:58.680 --> 02:12:01.090 align:middle line:84%
All those in favor
say aye, opposed no.

02:12:01.090 --> 02:12:02.150 align:middle line:90%
The nos have it.

02:12:02.150 --> 02:12:04.771 align:middle line:90%
The amendment is not adopted.

02:12:04.771 --> 02:12:05.270 align:middle line:90%
OK.

02:12:05.270 --> 02:12:05.769 align:middle line:90%
Michael.

02:12:05.769 --> 02:12:21.440 align:middle line:90%


02:12:21.440 --> 02:12:24.160 align:middle line:84%
The chair recognizes the
senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr.

02:12:24.160 --> 02:12:26.470 align:middle line:84%
For what purpose does
the gentleman rise?

02:12:26.470 --> 02:12:28.750 align:middle line:84%
Well, thank you, Mr.
President and to the members.

02:12:28.750 --> 02:12:30.920 align:middle line:84%
First of all, I congratulate
you on the whirlwind

02:12:30.920 --> 02:12:34.990 align:middle line:84%
of legislative activity that
has transpired with your tenure

02:12:34.990 --> 02:12:35.920 align:middle line:90%
at the rostrum.

02:12:35.920 --> 02:12:38.610 align:middle line:84%
But in addition, Mr. President,
amidst that whirlwind

02:12:38.610 --> 02:12:42.070 align:middle line:84%
of activity, I noticed that
there are two particular items

02:12:42.070 --> 02:12:43.900 align:middle line:90%
that we may want to reconsider.

02:12:43.900 --> 02:12:45.900 align:middle line:84%
And so, Mr. President,
I move the Senate

02:12:45.900 --> 02:12:50.070 align:middle line:84%
consider having taken no
action on amendments number 698

02:12:50.070 --> 02:12:52.660 align:middle line:90%
and 790.

02:12:52.660 --> 02:12:54.240 align:middle line:84%
So we consider no
action as having

02:12:54.240 --> 02:13:00.290 align:middle line:90%
been taken on 698 and 790.

02:13:00.290 --> 02:13:02.050 align:middle line:90%
Is there an objection?

02:13:02.050 --> 02:13:03.410 align:middle line:90%
The chair hears none.

02:13:03.410 --> 02:13:05.860 align:middle line:84%
We will consider
no action as having

02:13:05.860 --> 02:13:08.760 align:middle line:90%
been taken on those two items.

02:13:08.760 --> 02:13:19.530 align:middle line:84%
The Senate will stand in
recess until 1:45 p.m.

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