WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:10.470 align:middle line:90% 00:00:10.470 --> 00:00:12.660 align:middle line:84% --to which the Senate having adjourned has come. 00:00:12.660 --> 00:00:14.350 align:middle line:90% The Senate will come to order. 00:00:14.350 --> 00:00:16.050 align:middle line:84% The chair asks all members, and guests, 00:00:16.050 --> 00:00:18.330 align:middle line:84% and staff to please rise and recite the pledge 00:00:18.330 --> 00:00:20.190 align:middle line:90% allegiance to the flag. 00:00:20.190 --> 00:00:24.600 align:middle line:84% I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 00:00:24.600 --> 00:00:27.370 align:middle line:84% and to the republic for which it stands, 00:00:27.370 --> 00:00:31.050 align:middle line:84% one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty 00:00:31.050 --> 00:00:32.330 align:middle line:90% and justice for all. 00:00:32.330 --> 00:00:34.840 align:middle line:90% 00:00:34.840 --> 00:00:37.660 align:middle line:84% Several matters come before the Senate today 00:00:37.660 --> 00:00:40.020 align:middle line:90% for the final passage. 00:00:40.020 --> 00:00:41.890 align:middle line:84% An act establishing a town manager 00:00:41.890 --> 00:00:45.040 align:middle line:84% in the town of West Newberry, an act authorizing 00:00:45.040 --> 00:00:48.370 align:middle line:84% the town of Whately to continue the employment of John Lasalle 00:00:48.370 --> 00:00:52.900 align:middle line:84% as a call firefighter, an act authorizing the town of Milford 00:00:52.900 --> 00:00:55.180 align:middle line:84% to grant one additional license for the sale 00:00:55.180 --> 00:00:59.680 align:middle line:84% of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises, 00:00:59.680 --> 00:01:01.720 align:middle line:84% an act authorizing the city of Peabody 00:01:01.720 --> 00:01:04.450 align:middle line:84% to grant 20 additional licenses for the sale 00:01:04.450 --> 00:01:08.140 align:middle line:84% of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. 00:01:08.140 --> 00:01:10.930 align:middle line:84% The question comes on passing the bills to be enacted. 00:01:10.930 --> 00:01:12.800 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:01:12.800 --> 00:01:13.835 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:01:13.835 --> 00:01:16.210 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the bills are passed to be enacted. 00:01:16.210 --> 00:01:18.360 align:middle line:84% And the Bills will be signed by President 00:01:18.360 --> 00:01:22.065 align:middle line:84% and laid before the governor for his approbation. 00:01:22.065 --> 00:01:23.440 align:middle line:84% Senate will be in a brief recess. 00:01:23.440 --> 00:01:31.110 align:middle line:90% 00:01:31.110 --> 00:01:32.155 align:middle line:90% --to order. 00:01:32.155 --> 00:01:33.780 align:middle line:84% Is there any objections with proceeding 00:01:33.780 --> 00:01:35.640 align:middle line:90% with the orders of the day? 00:01:35.640 --> 00:01:38.500 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:01:38.500 --> 00:01:42.340 align:middle line:84% On page 1, the first item is calendar item number 00:01:42.340 --> 00:01:45.685 align:middle line:90% 66, House number 2243. 00:01:45.685 --> 00:01:48.970 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:01:48.970 --> 00:01:50.840 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:01:50.840 --> 00:01:52.220 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:01:52.220 --> 00:01:56.830 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:01:56.830 --> 00:02:03.160 align:middle line:84% The next item is calendar item number 67, House number 3862. 00:02:03.160 --> 00:02:06.850 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:02:06.850 --> 00:02:09.169 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:02:09.169 --> 00:02:10.490 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:02:10.490 --> 00:02:14.800 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:02:14.800 --> 00:02:20.200 align:middle line:84% The next item is calendar item number 68, House number 3876. 00:02:20.200 --> 00:02:23.110 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:02:23.110 --> 00:02:25.010 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:02:25.010 --> 00:02:26.420 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:02:26.420 --> 00:02:31.160 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:02:31.160 --> 00:02:33.890 align:middle line:84% On page 2, the next item is calendar item number 00:02:33.890 --> 00:02:38.020 align:middle line:90% 69, House number 3930. 00:02:38.020 --> 00:02:40.930 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:02:40.930 --> 00:02:42.800 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:02:42.800 --> 00:02:44.150 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:02:44.150 --> 00:02:48.800 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:02:48.800 --> 00:02:54.930 align:middle line:84% The next item is calendar item number 65, Senate number 2099. 00:02:54.930 --> 00:02:57.385 align:middle line:90% The Chair hears pass. 00:02:57.385 --> 00:02:58.760 align:middle line:84% Senate will be in a brief recess. 00:02:58.760 --> 00:03:08.630 align:middle line:90% 00:03:08.630 --> 00:03:11.390 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in recess until the hour of 1:00 PM. 00:03:11.390 --> 00:03:23.540 align:middle line:90% 00:03:23.540 --> 00:03:24.710 align:middle line:90% --in order on page 2. 00:03:24.710 --> 00:03:26.690 align:middle line:84% The first item passed over is calendar item 00:03:26.690 --> 00:03:29.737 align:middle line:84% number 65, Senate bill number 2099. 00:03:29.737 --> 00:03:31.320 align:middle line:84% And the question will come on ordering 00:03:31.320 --> 00:03:32.585 align:middle line:90% the bill to a third reading. 00:03:32.585 --> 00:03:35.210 align:middle line:84% Coming first on an amendment it is recommended by the Committee 00:03:35.210 --> 00:03:37.280 align:middle line:90% on Ways and Means. 00:03:37.280 --> 00:03:40.880 align:middle line:84% Several amendments have been filed, 00:03:40.880 --> 00:03:43.250 align:middle line:84% which will be considered at this time. 00:03:43.250 --> 00:03:52.950 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the senator from Norfolk, Bristol, 00:03:52.950 --> 00:03:53.855 align:middle line:90% Middlesex, Mr. Ross. 00:03:53.855 --> 00:04:04.450 align:middle line:90% 00:04:04.450 --> 00:04:06.700 align:middle line:84% Under the rules, the request has to be 00:04:06.700 --> 00:04:09.850 align:middle line:90% made by the leader himself. 00:04:09.850 --> 00:04:14.414 align:middle line:84% So that cannot be granted at this time. 00:04:14.414 --> 00:04:16.330 align:middle line:84% But the Senate will be in a very brief recess. 00:04:16.330 --> 00:04:24.974 align:middle line:90% 00:04:24.974 --> 00:04:26.140 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in order. 00:04:26.140 --> 00:04:28.431 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the senator from Norfolk, Bristol, 00:04:28.431 --> 00:04:31.450 align:middle line:90% and Middlesex, Mr. Ross. 00:04:31.450 --> 00:04:32.300 align:middle line:90% Gentleman rise. 00:04:32.300 --> 00:04:40.510 align:middle line:90% 00:04:40.510 --> 00:04:45.280 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the Senator from Middlesex, Ms. Donoghue, 00:04:45.280 --> 00:04:47.740 align:middle line:84% for the purposes of explaining the matter that is pending 00:04:47.740 --> 00:04:49.920 align:middle line:90% before the body at this time-- 00:04:49.920 --> 00:04:52.240 align:middle line:90% Senate bill 2099. 00:04:52.240 --> 00:04:54.490 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Middlesex, Ms. Donoghue. 00:04:54.490 --> 00:04:55.060 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:04:55.060 --> 00:04:59.380 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. President and through you to the body. 00:04:59.380 --> 00:05:04.350 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, parking placards allow persons with disabilities 00:05:04.350 --> 00:05:07.750 align:middle line:84% accessible places to park their vehicles. 00:05:07.750 --> 00:05:10.150 align:middle line:84% An inspector general's report issued 00:05:10.150 --> 00:05:13.990 align:middle line:84% last year revealed unfortunately rampant abuse 00:05:13.990 --> 00:05:15.790 align:middle line:90% of parking placards. 00:05:15.790 --> 00:05:18.880 align:middle line:84% Some people unjustly claim reserved spaces 00:05:18.880 --> 00:05:22.600 align:middle line:84% for themselves or for people to whom they improperly 00:05:22.600 --> 00:05:24.880 align:middle line:90% transfer the placards. 00:05:24.880 --> 00:05:27.010 align:middle line:84% The Inspector General and the state police 00:05:27.010 --> 00:05:32.290 align:middle line:84% identified more than 300 cars that parked in downtown Boston 00:05:32.290 --> 00:05:36.280 align:middle line:84% using special parking identification placards that 00:05:36.280 --> 00:05:38.570 align:middle line:90% were issued to other people. 00:05:38.570 --> 00:05:40.690 align:middle line:84% Many of these had expired, and many 00:05:40.690 --> 00:05:44.050 align:middle line:84% had gone to individuals who had since died. 00:05:44.050 --> 00:05:46.060 align:middle line:84% I filed this legislation to correct 00:05:46.060 --> 00:05:50.230 align:middle line:84% some of the abuses identified in the Inspector General report 00:05:50.230 --> 00:05:53.950 align:middle line:84% and to reform the efforts to preserve accessibility 00:05:53.950 --> 00:05:56.480 align:middle line:90% to those who depend on it. 00:05:56.480 --> 00:05:59.920 align:middle line:84% I want to thank the Joint Committee on Transportation 00:05:59.920 --> 00:06:01.630 align:middle line:84% and the Committee on Ways and Means 00:06:01.630 --> 00:06:03.760 align:middle line:84% for strengthening the bill that I originally 00:06:03.760 --> 00:06:07.300 align:middle line:84% filed to cover more of the flaws that were highlighted 00:06:07.300 --> 00:06:09.280 align:middle line:90% by the Inspector General. 00:06:09.280 --> 00:06:12.520 align:middle line:84% Specifically, the bill would make the obstruction 00:06:12.520 --> 00:06:16.630 align:middle line:84% of a placard or expiration date of a citable offense 00:06:16.630 --> 00:06:18.310 align:middle line:90% under state law. 00:06:18.310 --> 00:06:21.310 align:middle line:84% It would empower the Registry of Motor Vehicles 00:06:21.310 --> 00:06:25.240 align:middle line:84% to require proper documentation before issuing a handicap 00:06:25.240 --> 00:06:26.530 align:middle line:90% placard. 00:06:26.530 --> 00:06:29.200 align:middle line:84% It would strengthen license suspension 00:06:29.200 --> 00:06:32.710 align:middle line:84% for misusing a handicapped placard. 00:06:32.710 --> 00:06:35.770 align:middle line:84% It would expand the Registry of Motor Vehicles ability 00:06:35.770 --> 00:06:40.600 align:middle line:84% to detect and to punish handicapped placard abuse. 00:06:40.600 --> 00:06:44.620 align:middle line:84% It imposes fines of $500 for a first offense 00:06:44.620 --> 00:06:47.230 align:middle line:84% and then $1,000 for subsequent offenses 00:06:47.230 --> 00:06:51.170 align:middle line:84% for those who lie to obtain or to replace a handicapped 00:06:51.170 --> 00:06:55.330 align:middle line:84% placard, create a $100 fine for those 00:06:55.330 --> 00:06:59.480 align:middle line:84% who do not return a revoked placard or a canceled handicap 00:06:59.480 --> 00:07:00.730 align:middle line:90% placard. 00:07:00.730 --> 00:07:03.430 align:middle line:84% And it allows for fines or imprisonment 00:07:03.430 --> 00:07:08.440 align:middle line:84% for those acting with an intent to distribute the placards that 00:07:08.440 --> 00:07:11.050 align:middle line:90% are obtained illegally. 00:07:11.050 --> 00:07:13.870 align:middle line:84% The misuse of handicap parking placards 00:07:13.870 --> 00:07:17.080 align:middle line:84% robs the municipalities of much needed revenues, 00:07:17.080 --> 00:07:19.750 align:middle line:84% and it prevents people with disabilities 00:07:19.750 --> 00:07:22.540 align:middle line:90% from finding accessible parking. 00:07:22.540 --> 00:07:24.490 align:middle line:84% This bill will have important benefits 00:07:24.490 --> 00:07:27.010 align:middle line:84% for both the disabled individuals 00:07:27.010 --> 00:07:28.810 align:middle line:84% and local governments that we all 00:07:28.810 --> 00:07:32.500 align:middle line:84% represent to strengthen the laws of the Commonwealth 00:07:32.500 --> 00:07:36.370 align:middle line:84% and to protect those who truly need accessibility in their day 00:07:36.370 --> 00:07:37.630 align:middle line:90% to day lives. 00:07:37.630 --> 00:07:40.420 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, I urge the passage of this bill, 00:07:40.420 --> 00:07:44.230 align:middle line:84% and I ask that when it comes to be voted that it be done so 00:07:44.230 --> 00:07:45.694 align:middle line:90% by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:07:45.694 --> 00:07:47.360 align:middle line:84% The lady asked when a vote on the matter 00:07:47.360 --> 00:07:49.526 align:middle line:84% be taken to be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:07:49.526 --> 00:07:51.850 align:middle line:84% Those joining with a rise and be counted? 00:07:51.850 --> 00:07:55.700 align:middle line:84% A sufficient number has arisen, and when the bill is engrossed 00:07:55.700 --> 00:07:59.290 align:middle line:84% it will be done so by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:07:59.290 --> 00:08:03.160 align:middle line:84% Several amendments are pending, the first of which 00:08:03.160 --> 00:08:08.980 align:middle line:84% is a redrafted amendment, the title 00:08:08.980 --> 00:08:11.177 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:08:11.177 --> 00:08:12.760 align:middle line:84% Amendment number one but Mr. Barrett-- 00:08:12.760 --> 00:08:15.815 align:middle line:84% operating with accessible parking placard. 00:08:15.815 --> 00:08:18.930 align:middle line:84% Is somebody going to offer any explanation? 00:08:18.930 --> 00:08:22.120 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the redrafted amendment. 00:08:22.120 --> 00:08:23.890 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:08:23.890 --> 00:08:25.607 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:08:25.607 --> 00:08:27.940 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and it redrafted amendment is adopted. 00:08:27.940 --> 00:08:31.680 align:middle line:84% Number 2 it was offered by Senator Barrett, which has been 00:08:31.680 --> 00:08:37.440 align:middle line:90% withdrawn, as has number 3. 00:08:37.440 --> 00:08:39.419 align:middle line:84% The next is a redrafted amendment 00:08:39.419 --> 00:08:42.929 align:middle line:84% offered by the Senator from Norfolk, Bristol, 00:08:42.929 --> 00:08:45.150 align:middle line:84% and Middlesex, Mr. Ross, the title 00:08:45.150 --> 00:08:46.780 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:08:46.780 --> 00:08:48.570 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 4 by Mr. Ross-- 00:08:48.570 --> 00:08:50.644 align:middle line:90% state vehicles. 00:08:50.644 --> 00:08:52.810 align:middle line:84% The question comes on the adoption of the amendment. 00:08:52.810 --> 00:08:55.101 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the Senator from Norfolk, Bristol, 00:08:55.101 --> 00:08:56.460 align:middle line:90% and Middlesex, Mr. Ross. 00:08:56.460 --> 00:08:59.060 align:middle line:84% Thank you very much Mr. President. 00:08:59.060 --> 00:09:01.950 align:middle line:84% And I want to thank the gentle lady from Lowell for offering 00:09:01.950 --> 00:09:06.570 align:middle line:90% this bill in its entirety. 00:09:06.570 --> 00:09:09.090 align:middle line:84% A lot of things going on with the handicapped placards 00:09:09.090 --> 00:09:11.550 align:middle line:84% are things that we've seen people either abuse 00:09:11.550 --> 00:09:14.040 align:middle line:84% or not have access to for those that need them. 00:09:14.040 --> 00:09:16.399 align:middle line:84% And I think many of us have tried 00:09:16.399 --> 00:09:18.690 align:middle line:84% to address some of those issues, which I'm trying to do 00:09:18.690 --> 00:09:20.460 align:middle line:90% with this particular amendment. 00:09:20.460 --> 00:09:22.740 align:middle line:84% I ask for your support in this amendment, which 00:09:22.740 --> 00:09:25.170 align:middle line:84% was filed in response to an issue that 00:09:25.170 --> 00:09:27.510 align:middle line:84% was brought to my attention by a constituent-- 00:09:27.510 --> 00:09:30.104 align:middle line:84% his son, a resident of DDS Group Home. 00:09:30.104 --> 00:09:32.520 align:middle line:84% And they have run into problems obtaining parking placards 00:09:32.520 --> 00:09:37.050 align:middle line:84% for the drivers to use and to be able to safely deliver 00:09:37.050 --> 00:09:39.750 align:middle line:84% these students to locations where 00:09:39.750 --> 00:09:41.250 align:middle line:90% they can use their placard. 00:09:41.250 --> 00:09:44.460 align:middle line:84% Current law and RMV regulations require 00:09:44.460 --> 00:09:47.100 align:middle line:84% that in order for a state agency vehicle 00:09:47.100 --> 00:09:49.650 align:middle line:84% to use a parking placard, the agency's name 00:09:49.650 --> 00:09:52.300 align:middle line:84% must be prominently displayed on the vehicle. 00:09:52.300 --> 00:09:55.050 align:middle line:84% However, as a policy, DDS refrains 00:09:55.050 --> 00:09:58.140 align:middle line:84% from displaying its name on any houses of vehicles 00:09:58.140 --> 00:10:00.520 align:middle line:84% to protect the safety of its clients 00:10:00.520 --> 00:10:02.170 align:middle line:90% and to avoid stigmatization. 00:10:02.170 --> 00:10:05.490 align:middle line:84% So it isn't able to equip its vehicles with placards. 00:10:05.490 --> 00:10:08.790 align:middle line:84% Divers are also prohibited from using the valid parking 00:10:08.790 --> 00:10:12.240 align:middle line:84% placard of a client who is riding in the vehicle. 00:10:12.240 --> 00:10:15.510 align:middle line:84% The driver would be held liable for wrongful use subject 00:10:15.510 --> 00:10:18.970 align:middle line:84% to penalty of at least $500 and a loss of license 00:10:18.970 --> 00:10:20.730 align:middle line:90% for at least 30 days. 00:10:20.730 --> 00:10:23.160 align:middle line:84% I proposed this amendment to resolve this issue. 00:10:23.160 --> 00:10:25.650 align:middle line:84% It would require the law to allow 00:10:25.650 --> 00:10:29.880 align:middle line:84% RMV to waive the requirement that the agency prominently 00:10:29.880 --> 00:10:32.220 align:middle line:84% display the agency's name on the vehicle 00:10:32.220 --> 00:10:34.140 align:middle line:90% to obtain parking placards. 00:10:34.140 --> 00:10:36.240 align:middle line:84% This change would better equipped state employees 00:10:36.240 --> 00:10:38.190 align:middle line:84% to successfully perform their job 00:10:38.190 --> 00:10:40.337 align:middle line:90% and to serve the clients of DDS. 00:10:40.337 --> 00:10:41.545 align:middle line:90% I hope this amendment passes. 00:10:41.545 --> 00:10:46.402 align:middle line:90% 00:10:46.402 --> 00:10:47.610 align:middle line:90% --in the redrafted amendment. 00:10:47.610 --> 00:10:49.470 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:10:49.470 --> 00:10:50.700 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:10:50.700 --> 00:10:53.220 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the redrafted amendment is adopted. 00:10:53.220 --> 00:10:59.280 align:middle line:84% The next is offered by the senator from Middlesex, 00:10:59.280 --> 00:11:01.440 align:middle line:84% Ms. Jehlen a redrafted amendment, 00:11:01.440 --> 00:11:04.020 align:middle line:84% the title of which the clerk will read. 00:11:04.020 --> 00:11:06.590 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 5 by Ms. Jehlen-- timely decisions 00:11:06.590 --> 00:11:08.306 align:middle line:90% for placards. 00:11:08.306 --> 00:11:11.630 align:middle line:84% The The chair recognizes the senator 00:11:11.630 --> 00:11:13.140 align:middle line:90% from Middlesex, Ms. Jehlen. 00:11:13.140 --> 00:11:17.280 align:middle line:90% 00:11:17.280 --> 00:11:18.360 align:middle line:90% Thank you Mr. President. 00:11:18.360 --> 00:11:19.755 align:middle line:90% I wanted to just explain this. 00:11:19.755 --> 00:11:23.550 align:middle line:84% This would begin to hold the Registry of Motor Vehicles 00:11:23.550 --> 00:11:27.660 align:middle line:84% accountable for issuing placards in a timely manner. 00:11:27.660 --> 00:11:29.340 align:middle line:84% It came to my attention this summer 00:11:29.340 --> 00:11:31.770 align:middle line:84% when a constituent of mine diagnosed 00:11:31.770 --> 00:11:33.690 align:middle line:84% with a disability that would require 00:11:33.690 --> 00:11:36.870 align:middle line:84% the use of a placard applied for one 00:11:36.870 --> 00:11:38.760 align:middle line:84% and was told that there was a two months 00:11:38.760 --> 00:11:44.880 align:middle line:84% delay while there was a backlog in issuing placards. 00:11:44.880 --> 00:11:48.150 align:middle line:84% And then after that, when she could apply after two months, 00:11:48.150 --> 00:11:50.760 align:middle line:84% there was another 8 to 10 week wait. 00:11:50.760 --> 00:11:54.540 align:middle line:84% And she would get her placard around Thanksgiving. 00:11:54.540 --> 00:11:58.030 align:middle line:90% That seemed extreme to us. 00:11:58.030 --> 00:12:01.800 align:middle line:84% And so we inquired with the Registry. 00:12:01.800 --> 00:12:04.240 align:middle line:84% They said there's no reason that should have happened, 00:12:04.240 --> 00:12:05.890 align:middle line:90% but it did. 00:12:05.890 --> 00:12:08.520 align:middle line:84% And they said they could probably get it in six weeks. 00:12:08.520 --> 00:12:11.740 align:middle line:84% Instead, they got it in four days after we called them. 00:12:11.740 --> 00:12:15.210 align:middle line:84% So we would like to have the Registry do a study about how 00:12:15.210 --> 00:12:18.420 align:middle line:84% to do it more efficiently but in the meantime 00:12:18.420 --> 00:12:20.970 align:middle line:84% to post information on their web site 00:12:20.970 --> 00:12:23.790 align:middle line:84% about how many applications are filed 00:12:23.790 --> 00:12:25.980 align:middle line:90% and how quickly they are issued. 00:12:25.980 --> 00:12:29.130 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:12:29.130 --> 00:12:31.330 align:middle line:84% --comes on adoption of the redrafted amendment. 00:12:31.330 --> 00:12:33.280 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:12:33.280 --> 00:12:35.170 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:12:35.170 --> 00:12:38.340 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the redrafted amendment is adopted. 00:12:38.340 --> 00:12:40.410 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in a very brief recess. 00:12:40.410 --> 00:12:50.934 align:middle line:90% 00:12:50.934 --> 00:12:52.100 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in order. 00:12:52.100 --> 00:12:55.162 align:middle line:84% One final amendment is pending before us on the matter-- 00:12:55.162 --> 00:12:56.870 align:middle line:84% amendment number 6 offered by the Senator 00:12:56.870 --> 00:13:00.940 align:middle line:84% from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title of which the clerk will read. 00:13:00.940 --> 00:13:02.660 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 6 by Mr. Tarr-- 00:13:02.660 --> 00:13:04.140 align:middle line:90% due process. 00:13:04.140 --> 00:13:06.639 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 00:13:06.639 --> 00:13:08.930 align:middle line:84% Thank you Mr. President and through you to the members. 00:13:08.930 --> 00:13:11.330 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, I want to compliment you 00:13:11.330 --> 00:13:14.390 align:middle line:84% on what it appears to be somewhat of a muted purple tie 00:13:14.390 --> 00:13:15.290 align:middle line:90% today. 00:13:15.290 --> 00:13:17.720 align:middle line:84% But of course, reflecting on that thought for a moment, 00:13:17.720 --> 00:13:20.330 align:middle line:84% I realize that it is intended to be autumnal. 00:13:20.330 --> 00:13:23.030 align:middle line:84% And so just as the leaves darken in the fall, 00:13:23.030 --> 00:13:26.270 align:middle line:84% so does the tie that the presiding officer wears today. 00:13:26.270 --> 00:13:29.510 align:middle line:84% And as usual, your choice of haberdashery 00:13:29.510 --> 00:13:31.940 align:middle line:84% is completely consistent with seasonality, 00:13:31.940 --> 00:13:34.210 align:middle line:90% and I, for one, appreciate that. 00:13:34.210 --> 00:13:36.500 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, the pending amendment 00:13:36.500 --> 00:13:38.540 align:middle line:84% that is before the Senate is one that 00:13:38.540 --> 00:13:40.130 align:middle line:84% sought to ensure that there was due 00:13:40.130 --> 00:13:43.640 align:middle line:84% process regarding decisions relative to eligibility 00:13:43.640 --> 00:13:47.390 align:middle line:84% for handicapped placards such that if someone 00:13:47.390 --> 00:13:48.960 align:middle line:84% was experiencing what they consider 00:13:48.960 --> 00:13:52.610 align:middle line:84% to be an adverse decision with regard to that eligibility 00:13:52.610 --> 00:13:54.200 align:middle line:84% there would be a process of notice 00:13:54.200 --> 00:13:57.960 align:middle line:84% and an opportunity to be heard relative to that decision. 00:13:57.960 --> 00:14:00.110 align:middle line:84% Well, as it turns out Mr. President, 00:14:00.110 --> 00:14:03.440 align:middle line:84% there are some provisions in the existing general laws 00:14:03.440 --> 00:14:06.890 align:middle line:84% that actually provide that infrastructure for due process. 00:14:06.890 --> 00:14:10.200 align:middle line:84% And so this amendment is no longer necessary, 00:14:10.200 --> 00:14:12.800 align:middle line:84% and I would request unanimous consent to withdraw the pending 00:14:12.800 --> 00:14:13.490 align:middle line:90% amendment. 00:14:13.490 --> 00:14:14.900 align:middle line:84% The gentleman asked for unanimous consent 00:14:14.900 --> 00:14:15.900 align:middle line:90% to withdraw the amendment. 00:14:15.900 --> 00:14:16.816 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:14:16.816 --> 00:14:20.540 align:middle line:84% The chair hears none, and the amendment is withdrawn. 00:14:20.540 --> 00:14:22.901 align:middle line:84% All of the amendments now having been disposed of, 00:14:22.901 --> 00:14:25.400 align:middle line:84% the question will come on the adoption of the Ways and Means 00:14:25.400 --> 00:14:26.460 align:middle line:90% amendment. 00:14:26.460 --> 00:14:28.080 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:14:28.080 --> 00:14:28.997 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:14:28.997 --> 00:14:31.580 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the Ways and Means amendment is adopted. 00:14:31.580 --> 00:14:33.163 align:middle line:84% And the question will come on ordering 00:14:33.163 --> 00:14:35.360 align:middle line:84% the below a third reading as amended. 00:14:35.360 --> 00:14:37.380 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:14:37.380 --> 00:14:38.760 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:14:38.760 --> 00:14:41.000 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the bill is ordered 00:14:41.000 --> 00:14:43.530 align:middle line:90% to a third reading of the bill. 00:14:43.530 --> 00:14:45.560 align:middle line:84% An act relative to handicap parking, 00:14:45.560 --> 00:14:48.180 align:middle line:90% Senate number 2168 amended. 00:14:48.180 --> 00:14:49.680 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time, 00:14:49.680 --> 00:14:51.596 align:middle line:84% and the question now comes on passing the bill 00:14:51.596 --> 00:14:52.340 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 00:14:52.340 --> 00:14:54.381 align:middle line:84% The ayes and nays having previously been ordered, 00:14:54.381 --> 00:14:58.235 align:middle line:84% the chair will ask the clerk to call the roll. 00:14:58.235 --> 00:15:04.777 align:middle line:90% 00:15:04.777 --> 00:15:05.735 align:middle line:90% --Barrett? 00:15:05.735 --> 00:15:06.700 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:15:06.700 --> 00:15:09.340 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:09.340 --> 00:15:10.620 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore? 00:15:10.620 --> 00:15:11.480 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:15:11.480 --> 00:15:13.404 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:13.404 --> 00:15:14.398 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady? 00:15:14.398 --> 00:15:14.898 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:15:14.898 --> 00:15:16.890 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:16.890 --> 00:15:18.384 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger? 00:15:18.384 --> 00:15:19.878 align:middle line:90% Definitely! 00:15:19.878 --> 00:15:20.380 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:20.380 --> 00:15:22.650 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:22.650 --> 00:15:23.720 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler? 00:15:23.720 --> 00:15:24.220 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:24.220 --> 00:15:25.810 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:25.810 --> 00:15:29.370 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz? 00:15:29.370 --> 00:15:30.520 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem? 00:15:30.520 --> 00:15:31.200 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:15:31.200 --> 00:15:32.400 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:32.400 --> 00:15:33.400 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr? 00:15:33.400 --> 00:15:33.990 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:15:33.990 --> 00:15:35.640 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:35.640 --> 00:15:37.170 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. DeMacedo? 00:15:37.170 --> 00:15:38.070 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:38.070 --> 00:15:40.610 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:40.610 --> 00:15:42.110 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico? 00:15:42.110 --> 00:15:43.110 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:43.110 --> 00:15:44.610 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:44.610 --> 00:15:45.680 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue? 00:15:45.680 --> 00:15:46.180 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:15:46.180 --> 00:15:47.910 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:47.910 --> 00:15:49.370 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge? 00:15:49.370 --> 00:15:50.190 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:50.190 --> 00:15:51.600 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:51.600 --> 00:15:52.480 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman? 00:15:52.480 --> 00:15:55.260 align:middle line:90% 00:15:55.260 --> 00:15:56.840 align:middle line:90% Linda Dorcena Forry? 00:15:56.840 --> 00:15:57.540 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:15:57.540 --> 00:15:59.410 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:59.410 --> 00:16:00.431 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman? 00:16:00.431 --> 00:16:00.930 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:00.930 --> 00:16:01.710 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:01.710 --> 00:16:03.210 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:03.210 --> 00:16:04.070 align:middle line:90% Anne M. Gobi? 00:16:04.070 --> 00:16:04.882 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:16:04.882 --> 00:16:06.450 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:06.450 --> 00:16:09.005 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds? 00:16:09.005 --> 00:16:09.975 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 00:16:09.975 --> 00:16:10.740 align:middle line:90% Senator Hinds? 00:16:10.740 --> 00:16:11.240 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:11.240 --> 00:16:11.940 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:11.940 --> 00:16:14.880 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:14.880 --> 00:16:16.413 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason, Jr? 00:16:16.413 --> 00:16:19.660 align:middle line:90% 00:16:19.660 --> 00:16:22.632 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen? 00:16:22.632 --> 00:16:24.544 align:middle line:90% Senator Jehlen? 00:16:24.544 --> 00:16:25.978 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:16:25.978 --> 00:16:27.400 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:16:27.400 --> 00:16:27.851 align:middle line:90% 00:16:27.851 --> 00:16:28.350 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:28.350 --> 00:16:31.010 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:31.010 --> 00:16:31.940 align:middle line:90% John F. Kennan? 00:16:31.940 --> 00:16:32.660 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:32.660 --> 00:16:35.060 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:35.060 --> 00:16:35.900 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser? 00:16:35.900 --> 00:16:39.350 align:middle line:90% 00:16:39.350 --> 00:16:40.360 align:middle line:90% Jason M Lewis? 00:16:40.360 --> 00:16:40.920 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:16:40.920 --> 00:16:42.306 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:42.306 --> 00:16:43.755 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien? 00:16:43.755 --> 00:16:44.360 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:44.360 --> 00:16:45.920 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:45.920 --> 00:16:46.880 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely? 00:16:46.880 --> 00:16:47.540 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:16:47.540 --> 00:16:49.940 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:49.940 --> 00:16:50.940 align:middle line:90% Thomas M. McGee? 00:16:50.940 --> 00:16:51.470 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:16:51.470 --> 00:16:52.890 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:52.890 --> 00:16:54.190 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny? 00:16:54.190 --> 00:16:54.790 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:16:54.790 --> 00:16:56.360 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:56.360 --> 00:16:57.723 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore? 00:16:57.723 --> 00:16:58.470 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:16:58.470 --> 00:17:00.080 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:00.080 --> 00:17:02.551 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor? 00:17:02.551 --> 00:17:03.050 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:17:03.050 --> 00:17:04.970 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:04.970 --> 00:17:06.390 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives? 00:17:06.390 --> 00:17:07.010 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:17:07.010 --> 00:17:09.230 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:09.230 --> 00:17:11.181 align:middle line:90% Marc R. Pacheco? 00:17:11.181 --> 00:17:11.681 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:11.681 --> 00:17:12.181 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:12.181 --> 00:17:13.700 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:13.700 --> 00:17:14.950 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Rodrigues? 00:17:14.950 --> 00:17:15.490 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:17:15.490 --> 00:17:17.150 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:17.150 --> 00:17:18.329 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross? 00:17:18.329 --> 00:17:19.130 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:17:19.130 --> 00:17:20.420 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:20.420 --> 00:17:21.570 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush? 00:17:21.570 --> 00:17:22.069 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:17:22.069 --> 00:17:23.900 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:23.900 --> 00:17:25.171 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka? 00:17:25.171 --> 00:17:25.670 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:17:25.670 --> 00:17:27.040 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:27.040 --> 00:17:28.321 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr? 00:17:28.321 --> 00:17:28.820 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:17:28.820 --> 00:17:30.230 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:30.230 --> 00:17:31.160 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty? 00:17:31.160 --> 00:17:31.660 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:17:31.660 --> 00:17:33.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:33.200 --> 00:17:34.510 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch? 00:17:34.510 --> 00:17:35.010 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:17:35.010 --> 00:17:35.510 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:35.510 --> 00:17:41.857 align:middle line:90% 00:17:41.857 --> 00:17:42.855 align:middle line:90% --deMacdo. 00:17:42.855 --> 00:17:45.350 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] Have I been recorded? 00:17:45.350 --> 00:17:47.346 align:middle line:90% In the affirmative. 00:17:47.346 --> 00:17:49.342 align:middle line:90% Is it pertinent? 00:17:49.342 --> 00:17:52.251 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Hampden and Hampshire, Mr. Humason. 00:17:52.251 --> 00:17:53.334 align:middle line:90% I thank you Mr. President. 00:17:53.334 --> 00:17:54.831 align:middle line:90% Have I been recorded? 00:17:54.831 --> 00:17:56.827 align:middle line:90% You have not. 00:17:56.827 --> 00:17:58.860 align:middle line:84% Permission [INAUDIBLE] vote and be recorded. 00:17:58.860 --> 00:18:00.400 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason Jr. 00:18:00.400 --> 00:18:02.875 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Worcester and Norfolk, Mr. Fattman. 00:18:02.875 --> 00:18:06.340 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:18:06.340 --> 00:18:08.320 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman votes yes. 00:18:08.320 --> 00:18:12.775 align:middle line:90% 00:18:12.775 --> 00:18:15.745 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] have I been recorded? 00:18:15.745 --> 00:18:16.735 align:middle line:90% You have not. 00:18:16.735 --> 00:18:18.715 align:middle line:84% Permission to record in the affirmative. 00:18:18.715 --> 00:18:20.395 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser votes yes. 00:18:20.395 --> 00:18:30.100 align:middle line:90% 00:18:30.100 --> 00:18:32.524 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chan-Diaz votes yes. 00:18:32.524 --> 00:18:33.024 align:middle line:90% Hold on. 00:18:33.024 --> 00:19:05.760 align:middle line:90% 00:19:05.760 --> 00:19:06.394 align:middle line:90% I can't bang. 00:19:06.394 --> 00:19:06.893 align:middle line:90% That's it. 00:19:06.893 --> 00:19:27.599 align:middle line:90% 00:19:27.599 --> 00:19:30.064 align:middle line:90% Mr. Viriato M. DeMacedo. 00:19:30.064 --> 00:19:32.529 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, have I been recorded? 00:19:32.529 --> 00:19:33.515 align:middle line:90% You have not sir. 00:19:33.515 --> 00:19:36.473 align:middle line:84% I'd Mr. DeMacedo to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:19:36.473 --> 00:19:38.514 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. deMacdo votes yes. 00:19:38.514 --> 00:19:47.240 align:middle line:90% 00:19:47.240 --> 00:19:52.615 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 37 having voted in the affirmative, 00:19:52.615 --> 00:19:53.490 align:middle line:90% none in the negative. 00:19:53.490 --> 00:19:56.050 align:middle line:84% The bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:19:56.050 --> 00:19:57.800 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in a very brief recess. 00:19:57.800 --> 00:20:09.474 align:middle line:90% 00:20:09.474 --> 00:20:10.640 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in order. 00:20:10.640 --> 00:20:13.730 align:middle line:90% Paper from the House. 00:20:13.730 --> 00:20:17.100 align:middle line:84% The engrossed bill relative to community benefit District C 00:20:17.100 --> 00:20:19.610 align:middle line:90% House number 3823-- 00:20:19.610 --> 00:20:22.130 align:middle line:84% being the text contained in Section 30 of the general 00:20:22.130 --> 00:20:24.689 align:middle line:84% appropriation bill-- see House number 3,800-- 00:20:24.689 --> 00:20:26.480 align:middle line:84% and having been returned by His Excellency, 00:20:26.480 --> 00:20:29.300 align:middle line:84% The Governor with recommendation of amendment for his message-- 00:20:29.300 --> 00:20:32.692 align:middle line:84% see attachment G of House number 3828-- 00:20:32.692 --> 00:20:34.400 align:middle line:84% comes from the House with the endorsement 00:20:34.400 --> 00:20:37.600 align:middle line:84% that the House has rejected the governor's amendment. 00:20:37.600 --> 00:20:41.090 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Middlesex, Ms. Donoghue, 00:20:41.090 --> 00:20:43.550 align:middle line:84% moves that the Governor's amendment be rejected, 00:20:43.550 --> 00:20:45.860 align:middle line:84% and the question will come on the rejection 00:20:45.860 --> 00:20:47.220 align:middle line:90% of that amendment. 00:20:47.220 --> 00:20:50.780 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the Senator from Middlesex, Ms. Donoghue. 00:20:50.780 --> 00:20:53.690 align:middle line:84% And as I do, the chair would respectfully 00:20:53.690 --> 00:20:57.230 align:middle line:84% ask the members to subdue their conversation 00:20:57.230 --> 00:21:00.200 align:middle line:84% so that the important explanation that the Senator is 00:21:00.200 --> 00:21:03.890 align:middle line:84% about to give may be heard and appreciated by all 00:21:03.890 --> 00:21:05.870 align:middle line:90% as we prepare to take a vote. 00:21:05.870 --> 00:21:08.390 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Middlesex, Ms. Donoghue. 00:21:08.390 --> 00:21:11.480 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. President and through you to the members. 00:21:11.480 --> 00:21:15.890 align:middle line:84% I would urge that the Senate reject 00:21:15.890 --> 00:21:17.540 align:middle line:90% the amendment of the Governor. 00:21:17.540 --> 00:21:20.570 align:middle line:84% This has to do with Community Benefits District, which 00:21:20.570 --> 00:21:22.900 align:middle line:90% we had previously passed. 00:21:22.900 --> 00:21:25.790 align:middle line:84% The Community Benefits District is a very important tool 00:21:25.790 --> 00:21:28.850 align:middle line:84% for communities all across this commonwealth. 00:21:28.850 --> 00:21:31.100 align:middle line:84% In fact, dozens of communities have 00:21:31.100 --> 00:21:33.480 align:middle line:90% signed on in support of this. 00:21:33.480 --> 00:21:36.980 align:middle line:84% And what it does is it gives a very important tool 00:21:36.980 --> 00:21:41.330 align:middle line:84% to communities to determine through grassroots their future 00:21:41.330 --> 00:21:43.760 align:middle line:90% in a particular district. 00:21:43.760 --> 00:21:49.160 align:middle line:84% It is less odious or difficult shall 00:21:49.160 --> 00:21:52.970 align:middle line:84% I say as a bid, which has been on the books for over 20 years. 00:21:52.970 --> 00:21:55.710 align:middle line:84% But we have very few bid districts. 00:21:55.710 --> 00:21:57.950 align:middle line:84% Community Benefits District is one 00:21:57.950 --> 00:22:00.530 align:middle line:84% that could benefit so many communities. 00:22:00.530 --> 00:22:04.280 align:middle line:84% I ask that the Senate reject the amendment. 00:22:04.280 --> 00:22:06.100 align:middle line:90% Of the Governor 00:22:06.100 --> 00:22:07.570 align:middle line:90% --Essex, Mr. Tarr. 00:22:07.570 --> 00:22:10.570 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. President and through you to the members, 00:22:10.570 --> 00:22:12.550 align:middle line:84% and particularly to the gentle lady who 00:22:12.550 --> 00:22:15.640 align:middle line:84% was just recently in the news reaffirmed her commitment 00:22:15.640 --> 00:22:16.240 align:middle line:90% to the Senate. 00:22:16.240 --> 00:22:18.070 align:middle line:90% I'm very appreciative of that. 00:22:18.070 --> 00:22:21.820 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, I'm hoping that the gentle lady from Lowell 00:22:21.820 --> 00:22:23.800 align:middle line:84% could explain a little bit more about what 00:22:23.800 --> 00:22:26.440 align:middle line:90% the nature of the veto was. 00:22:26.440 --> 00:22:28.390 align:middle line:84% She did an outstanding job of explaining 00:22:28.390 --> 00:22:32.110 align:middle line:84% the program and its utility to cities, and towns, and regions, 00:22:32.110 --> 00:22:35.230 align:middle line:84% but I'm hoping we can understand sort of the divide 00:22:35.230 --> 00:22:38.590 align:middle line:84% here between what was sent to the Governor 00:22:38.590 --> 00:22:41.290 align:middle line:84% and what the Governor sent back so that we can better 00:22:41.290 --> 00:22:45.010 align:middle line:84% understand the impact of the veto or the amendment 00:22:45.010 --> 00:22:48.730 align:middle line:84% and rejecting that amendment as she has requested us to do. 00:22:48.730 --> 00:22:50.510 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:22:50.510 --> 00:22:51.970 align:middle line:90% --brief recess? 00:22:51.970 --> 00:22:53.650 align:middle line:84% The Senator asked for a brief recess. 00:22:53.650 --> 00:23:05.580 align:middle line:90% 00:23:05.580 --> 00:23:08.670 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the senator from Middlesex, Ms. Donoghue. 00:23:08.670 --> 00:23:12.860 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. President and through you to the members. 00:23:12.860 --> 00:23:16.830 align:middle line:84% The amendment that was proffered by the Governor 00:23:16.830 --> 00:23:18.950 align:middle line:90% essentially created a new bill. 00:23:18.950 --> 00:23:22.650 align:middle line:84% It was an extensively rewritten bill-- 00:23:22.650 --> 00:23:25.380 align:middle line:84% one that was not vetted or heard. 00:23:25.380 --> 00:23:29.760 align:middle line:84% It would produce an extreme burden on communities 00:23:29.760 --> 00:23:32.880 align:middle line:84% in order to try and create a Community Benefits District. 00:23:32.880 --> 00:23:35.800 align:middle line:90% 00:23:35.800 --> 00:23:40.200 align:middle line:84% The bill, itself, had full hearing both this session 00:23:40.200 --> 00:23:42.590 align:middle line:90% and the last session. 00:23:42.590 --> 00:23:44.240 align:middle line:90% And so I would urge rejection. 00:23:44.240 --> 00:23:48.450 align:middle line:84% It essentially creates an entirely new bill, 00:23:48.450 --> 00:23:52.530 align:middle line:84% and it does not reflect the bill that was passed. 00:23:52.530 --> 00:23:54.249 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 00:23:54.249 --> 00:23:55.290 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:23:55.290 --> 00:23:58.180 align:middle line:84% I appreciate the gentle lady's explanation. 00:23:58.180 --> 00:24:02.250 align:middle line:84% And as usual, she never comes to the microphone with the subject 00:24:02.250 --> 00:24:03.690 align:middle line:90% matter expertise. 00:24:03.690 --> 00:24:06.051 align:middle line:84% That is also the case here, and I appreciate that. 00:24:06.051 --> 00:24:07.800 align:middle line:84% I would only offer the members the thought 00:24:07.800 --> 00:24:10.012 align:middle line:84% that if the new benchmark is that anything 00:24:10.012 --> 00:24:11.970 align:middle line:84% in the budget that didn't have a public hearing 00:24:11.970 --> 00:24:14.310 align:middle line:84% should be rejected, then we should 00:24:14.310 --> 00:24:16.092 align:middle line:90% begin going section by section. 00:24:16.092 --> 00:24:18.300 align:middle line:84% And I don't think there'd be much left of the budget. 00:24:18.300 --> 00:24:21.270 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:24:21.270 --> 00:24:23.144 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on rejection 00:24:23.144 --> 00:24:24.310 align:middle line:90% of the Governor's amendment. 00:24:24.310 --> 00:24:25.990 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:24:25.990 --> 00:24:27.814 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:24:27.814 --> 00:24:29.730 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the Governor's amendment 00:24:29.730 --> 00:24:31.440 align:middle line:90% is rejected. 00:24:31.440 --> 00:24:34.500 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 00:24:34.500 --> 00:24:36.072 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:24:36.072 --> 00:24:36.780 align:middle line:90% --gentlemen rise. 00:24:36.780 --> 00:24:38.175 align:middle line:90% Why, thank you, Mr. President. 00:24:38.175 --> 00:24:39.630 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, I doubt the vote and ask 00:24:39.630 --> 00:24:41.100 align:middle line:84% that when a vote be taken on this matter, 00:24:41.100 --> 00:24:42.016 align:middle line:90% be taken by a call of the yeas-- 00:24:42.016 --> 00:24:43.080 align:middle line:84% The gentlemen doubts the vote and asks 00:24:43.080 --> 00:24:44.270 align:middle line:84% when a vote is taken on the matter 00:24:44.270 --> 00:24:45.810 align:middle line:84% be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:24:45.810 --> 00:24:46.320 align:middle line:90% So let's joint in with him. 00:24:46.320 --> 00:24:47.153 align:middle line:90% Rise and be counted. 00:24:47.153 --> 00:24:50.739 align:middle line:90% 00:24:50.739 --> 00:24:51.240 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:24:51.240 --> 00:24:53.870 align:middle line:84% A sufficient number having arisen when the vote is taken, 00:24:53.870 --> 00:24:56.290 align:middle line:84% it will be taken by a call of yeas and nays, 00:24:56.290 --> 00:24:57.510 align:middle line:90% which is right now. 00:24:57.510 --> 00:24:58.940 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the roll. 00:24:58.940 --> 00:25:06.750 align:middle line:90% 00:25:06.750 --> 00:25:09.726 align:middle line:90% I always [INAUDIBLE] 00:25:09.726 --> 00:25:12.830 align:middle line:84% The question before us for clarification-- the 00:25:12.830 --> 00:25:17.720 align:middle line:84% question before us is shall we reject the amendment? 00:25:17.720 --> 00:25:20.675 align:middle line:84% If you wish to reject the amendment you vote "yes." 00:25:20.675 --> 00:25:23.280 align:middle line:90% 00:25:23.280 --> 00:25:25.130 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett? 00:25:25.130 --> 00:25:25.630 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:25:25.630 --> 00:25:27.980 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:25:27.980 --> 00:25:29.143 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore? 00:25:29.143 --> 00:25:29.890 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:25:29.890 --> 00:25:32.000 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:25:32.000 --> 00:25:33.020 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady? 00:25:33.020 --> 00:25:33.620 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:25:33.620 --> 00:25:35.374 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:25:35.374 --> 00:25:37.862 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger? 00:25:37.862 --> 00:25:38.362 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:25:38.362 --> 00:25:38.862 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:25:38.862 --> 00:25:42.350 align:middle line:90% 00:25:42.350 --> 00:25:43.360 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler? 00:25:43.360 --> 00:25:43.860 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:25:43.860 --> 00:25:45.440 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:25:45.440 --> 00:25:46.650 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz? 00:25:46.650 --> 00:25:47.170 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:25:47.170 --> 00:25:48.730 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:25:48.730 --> 00:25:49.900 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem? 00:25:49.900 --> 00:25:50.480 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:25:50.480 --> 00:25:52.190 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:25:52.190 --> 00:25:53.070 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr? 00:25:53.070 --> 00:25:53.570 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:25:53.570 --> 00:25:55.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:25:55.200 --> 00:25:56.480 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. DeMacedo? 00:25:56.480 --> 00:25:57.300 align:middle line:90% No! 00:25:57.300 --> 00:25:59.060 align:middle line:90% No. 00:25:59.060 --> 00:26:00.500 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico? 00:26:00.500 --> 00:26:01.090 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:26:01.090 --> 00:26:03.150 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:26:03.150 --> 00:26:04.730 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue? 00:26:04.730 --> 00:26:05.230 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:26:05.230 --> 00:26:07.130 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:26:07.130 --> 00:26:08.220 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge? 00:26:08.220 --> 00:26:09.020 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:26:09.020 --> 00:26:10.270 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:26:10.270 --> 00:26:11.406 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman? 00:26:11.406 --> 00:26:12.180 align:middle line:90% No! 00:26:12.180 --> 00:26:13.700 align:middle line:90% No. 00:26:13.700 --> 00:26:14.970 align:middle line:90% Linda Dorcena Forry? 00:26:14.970 --> 00:26:15.510 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:26:15.510 --> 00:26:17.930 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:26:17.930 --> 00:26:19.040 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman? 00:26:19.040 --> 00:26:19.700 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:26:19.700 --> 00:26:21.340 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:26:21.340 --> 00:26:22.230 align:middle line:90% Anne M. Gobi? 00:26:22.230 --> 00:26:23.030 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:26:23.030 --> 00:26:24.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:26:24.500 --> 00:26:25.490 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds? 00:26:25.490 --> 00:26:26.380 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:26:26.380 --> 00:26:28.390 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:26:28.390 --> 00:26:29.730 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason, Jr? 00:26:29.730 --> 00:26:30.530 align:middle line:90% No! 00:26:30.530 --> 00:26:31.910 align:middle line:90% No. 00:26:31.910 --> 00:26:35.120 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen? 00:26:35.120 --> 00:26:35.940 align:middle line:90% No. 00:26:35.940 --> 00:26:37.164 align:middle line:90% Yes? 00:26:37.164 --> 00:26:38.138 align:middle line:90% Yes or no, Senator. 00:26:38.138 --> 00:26:40.502 align:middle line:90% No. 00:26:40.502 --> 00:26:41.668 align:middle line:90% I don't know what she wants. 00:26:41.668 --> 00:26:42.521 align:middle line:90% She voted no. 00:26:42.521 --> 00:26:43.500 align:middle line:90% She voted no. 00:26:43.500 --> 00:26:45.727 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen votes no. 00:26:45.727 --> 00:26:47.100 align:middle line:90% Check with her. 00:26:47.100 --> 00:26:50.140 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan? 00:26:50.140 --> 00:26:50.640 align:middle line:90% Say again? 00:26:50.640 --> 00:26:51.140 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:26:51.140 --> 00:26:53.244 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:26:53.244 --> 00:26:54.350 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser? 00:26:54.350 --> 00:26:54.850 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:26:54.850 --> 00:26:56.900 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:26:56.900 --> 00:26:58.476 align:middle line:90% Jason M Lewis? 00:26:58.476 --> 00:26:59.290 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:26:59.290 --> 00:27:01.165 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:01.165 --> 00:27:02.040 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien? 00:27:02.040 --> 00:27:02.870 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:27:02.870 --> 00:27:04.170 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:04.170 --> 00:27:05.850 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely? 00:27:05.850 --> 00:27:06.350 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:27:06.350 --> 00:27:07.830 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:07.830 --> 00:27:09.820 align:middle line:90% Thomas M. McGee? 00:27:09.820 --> 00:27:10.680 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:27:10.680 --> 00:27:12.450 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:12.450 --> 00:27:14.893 align:middle line:90% MarK C. Montigny? 00:27:14.893 --> 00:27:15.815 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:27:15.815 --> 00:27:17.060 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:17.060 --> 00:27:20.115 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore? 00:27:20.115 --> 00:27:22.460 align:middle line:90% Senator Moore? 00:27:22.460 --> 00:27:22.960 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:22.960 --> 00:27:24.401 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor? 00:27:24.401 --> 00:27:24.900 align:middle line:90% No. 00:27:24.900 --> 00:27:27.150 align:middle line:90% No. 00:27:27.150 --> 00:27:28.460 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives? 00:27:28.460 --> 00:27:28.960 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:27:28.960 --> 00:27:30.860 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:30.860 --> 00:27:32.650 align:middle line:90% Marc R. Pacheco? 00:27:32.650 --> 00:27:33.150 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:27:33.150 --> 00:27:35.850 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:35.850 --> 00:27:36.820 align:middle line:90% Michael J Rodrigues? 00:27:36.820 --> 00:27:37.450 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:27:37.450 --> 00:27:37.950 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:37.950 --> 00:27:41.150 align:middle line:90% 00:27:41.150 --> 00:27:42.380 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross? 00:27:42.380 --> 00:27:43.100 align:middle line:90% No! 00:27:43.100 --> 00:27:44.886 align:middle line:90% No. 00:27:44.886 --> 00:27:46.780 align:middle line:90% That's six. 00:27:46.780 --> 00:27:47.620 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush? 00:27:47.620 --> 00:27:48.340 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:27:48.340 --> 00:27:50.020 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:50.020 --> 00:27:51.287 align:middle line:90% Karen A. Spilka? 00:27:51.287 --> 00:27:51.786 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:51.786 --> 00:27:53.480 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:27:53.480 --> 00:27:54.735 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr? 00:27:54.735 --> 00:27:55.645 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:27:55.645 --> 00:28:01.660 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] Bruce E. Tarr votes no. 00:28:01.660 --> 00:28:02.931 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty? 00:28:02.931 --> 00:28:03.430 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:28:03.430 --> 00:28:05.250 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:28:05.250 --> 00:28:06.520 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch? 00:28:06.520 --> 00:28:07.130 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:28:07.130 --> 00:28:08.296 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:28:08.296 --> 00:28:09.350 align:middle line:90% 29-7. 00:28:09.350 --> 00:28:11.460 align:middle line:84% Have all the members been recorded? 00:28:11.460 --> 00:28:13.233 align:middle line:90% The Senator-- 00:28:13.233 --> 00:28:14.706 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] am I recorded? 00:28:14.706 --> 00:28:17.161 align:middle line:90% You have not, sir. 00:28:17.161 --> 00:28:20.107 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] Michael O. Moore votes yes. 00:28:20.107 --> 00:28:33.870 align:middle line:90% 00:28:33.870 --> 00:28:37.170 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 30 having voted in the affirmative 7 00:28:37.170 --> 00:28:41.430 align:middle line:84% in the negative, the Governor's amendment is rejected. 00:28:41.430 --> 00:28:49.440 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 00:28:49.440 --> 00:28:51.525 align:middle line:84% For what purpose does the gentleman rise? 00:28:51.525 --> 00:29:14.530 align:middle line:90% 00:29:14.530 --> 00:29:19.420 align:middle line:84% Under the rules, the minority leader has requested a caucus. 00:29:19.420 --> 00:29:23.830 align:middle line:84% It is so granted, and it will be a joint caucus in the office 00:29:23.830 --> 00:29:25.450 align:middle line:90% of the Senate President. 00:29:25.450 --> 00:29:28.780 align:middle line:84% And we would ask the members to go directly there. 00:29:28.780 --> 00:29:34.950 align:middle line:84% Do not pass go, do not collect $200, do not go to your office. 00:29:34.950 --> 00:29:38.740 align:middle line:84% An important matter needs to be discussed immediately. 00:29:38.740 --> 00:29:51.520 align:middle line:90% 00:29:51.520 --> 00:29:54.280 align:middle line:84% One matter comes before the Senate for its final passage, 00:29:54.280 --> 00:29:56.200 align:middle line:84% and under the Constitution is a requirement 00:29:56.200 --> 00:29:58.030 align:middle line:90% of a call of the yeas and nays. 00:29:58.030 --> 00:30:00.010 align:middle line:84% An act authorizing the town of Boylston 00:30:00.010 --> 00:30:03.130 align:middle line:84% to convey a portion of a certain parcel of land, House Bill 00:30:03.130 --> 00:30:05.320 align:middle line:90% number 1120. 00:30:05.320 --> 00:30:09.170 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the roll. 00:30:09.170 --> 00:30:10.150 align:middle line:90% It's 416? 00:30:10.150 --> 00:30:14.560 align:middle line:90% 00:30:14.560 --> 00:30:15.540 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett? 00:30:15.540 --> 00:30:18.980 align:middle line:90% 00:30:18.980 --> 00:30:19.850 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore? 00:30:19.850 --> 00:30:23.160 align:middle line:90% 00:30:23.160 --> 00:30:24.010 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady? 00:30:24.010 --> 00:30:24.650 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:30:24.650 --> 00:30:25.910 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:30:25.910 --> 00:30:27.305 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger? 00:30:27.305 --> 00:30:28.240 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:30:28.240 --> 00:30:29.800 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:30:29.800 --> 00:30:30.780 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler? 00:30:30.780 --> 00:30:31.410 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:30:31.410 --> 00:30:32.870 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:30:32.870 --> 00:30:34.471 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz? 00:30:34.471 --> 00:30:34.970 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:30:34.970 --> 00:30:36.790 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:30:36.790 --> 00:30:37.750 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem? 00:30:37.750 --> 00:30:38.640 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:30:38.640 --> 00:30:40.620 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:30:40.620 --> 00:30:41.400 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr? 00:30:41.400 --> 00:30:49.555 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] Viriato M. deMacedo? 00:30:49.555 --> 00:30:53.870 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico? 00:30:53.870 --> 00:30:55.380 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue? 00:30:55.380 --> 00:30:55.880 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:30:55.880 --> 00:30:57.230 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:30:57.230 --> 00:30:58.366 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge? 00:30:58.366 --> 00:30:59.120 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:30:59.120 --> 00:31:00.400 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:31:00.400 --> 00:31:03.920 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman? 00:31:03.920 --> 00:31:05.030 align:middle line:90% Linda Dorcena Forry? 00:31:05.030 --> 00:31:10.430 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] Cindy F. Friedman? 00:31:10.430 --> 00:31:10.970 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:31:10.970 --> 00:31:13.000 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:31:13.000 --> 00:31:13.690 align:middle line:90% Anne M. Gobi? 00:31:13.690 --> 00:31:14.390 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:31:14.390 --> 00:31:16.190 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:31:16.190 --> 00:31:17.461 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds? 00:31:17.461 --> 00:31:17.960 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:31:17.960 --> 00:31:18.459 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:31:18.459 --> 00:31:21.820 align:middle line:90% 00:31:21.820 --> 00:31:23.080 align:middle line:90% Donald F Humason Jr? 00:31:23.080 --> 00:31:25.690 align:middle line:90% 00:31:25.690 --> 00:31:26.755 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen? 00:31:26.755 --> 00:31:30.940 align:middle line:90% 00:31:30.940 --> 00:31:31.810 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan? 00:31:31.810 --> 00:31:32.350 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:31:32.350 --> 00:31:34.400 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:31:34.400 --> 00:31:35.140 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser? 00:31:35.140 --> 00:31:38.430 align:middle line:90% 00:31:38.430 --> 00:31:39.490 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis? 00:31:39.490 --> 00:31:39.990 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:31:39.990 --> 00:31:41.740 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:31:41.740 --> 00:31:42.880 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien? 00:31:42.880 --> 00:31:43.380 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:31:43.380 --> 00:31:45.180 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:31:45.180 --> 00:31:46.170 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely? 00:31:46.170 --> 00:31:47.010 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:31:47.010 --> 00:31:48.730 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:31:48.730 --> 00:31:49.567 align:middle line:90% Thomas M. McGee? 00:31:49.567 --> 00:31:52.310 align:middle line:90% 00:31:52.310 --> 00:31:53.480 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny? 00:31:53.480 --> 00:31:54.160 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:31:54.160 --> 00:31:56.045 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:31:56.045 --> 00:31:56.975 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore? 00:31:56.975 --> 00:32:00.027 align:middle line:90% 00:32:00.027 --> 00:32:00.860 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor? 00:32:00.860 --> 00:32:03.990 align:middle line:90% 00:32:03.990 --> 00:32:05.380 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives? 00:32:05.380 --> 00:32:05.930 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:32:05.930 --> 00:32:07.770 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:07.770 --> 00:32:09.724 align:middle line:90% Marc R. Pacheco? 00:32:09.724 --> 00:32:10.560 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:32:10.560 --> 00:32:11.970 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:11.970 --> 00:32:13.190 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Roberts? 00:32:13.190 --> 00:32:13.860 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:32:13.860 --> 00:32:15.600 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:15.600 --> 00:32:16.730 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross? 00:32:16.730 --> 00:32:17.350 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:32:17.350 --> 00:32:19.290 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:19.290 --> 00:32:20.511 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush? 00:32:20.511 --> 00:32:21.010 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:32:21.010 --> 00:32:22.600 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:22.600 --> 00:32:23.630 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka? 00:32:23.630 --> 00:32:24.380 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:32:24.380 --> 00:32:25.930 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:25.930 --> 00:32:27.183 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr? 00:32:27.183 --> 00:32:27.990 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:32:27.990 --> 00:32:29.450 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:29.450 --> 00:32:30.540 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty? 00:32:30.540 --> 00:32:31.350 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:32:31.350 --> 00:32:33.300 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:33.300 --> 00:32:34.330 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch? 00:32:34.330 --> 00:32:37.309 align:middle line:90% [INTERPOSING VOICES] 00:32:37.309 --> 00:32:37.809 align:middle line:90% 00:32:37.809 --> 00:32:39.797 align:middle line:90% Have all members been recorded? 00:32:39.797 --> 00:32:40.791 align:middle line:90% You got 23? 00:32:40.791 --> 00:32:47.206 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Middlesex, Mr. Barrett. 00:32:47.206 --> 00:32:50.610 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, I wish to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:32:50.610 --> 00:32:52.750 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett votes yes. 00:32:52.750 --> 00:32:55.200 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Suffolk and Middlesex has been recorded. 00:32:55.200 --> 00:32:57.772 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, Joseph A. Boncore wishes 00:32:57.772 --> 00:32:59.620 align:middle line:84% to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:32:59.620 --> 00:33:02.440 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore votes yes. 00:33:02.440 --> 00:33:04.410 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Worcester, Mr. Moore. 00:33:04.410 --> 00:33:06.350 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, have I been recorded? 00:33:06.350 --> 00:33:06.950 align:middle line:90% You have not. 00:33:06.950 --> 00:33:09.150 align:middle line:84% I wish to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:33:09.150 --> 00:33:11.180 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore votes yes. 00:33:11.180 --> 00:33:13.780 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Worcester and Norfolk, Mr. Fattman. 00:33:13.780 --> 00:33:15.660 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, have I been recorded? 00:33:15.660 --> 00:33:16.220 align:middle line:90% You have not. 00:33:16.220 --> 00:33:18.540 align:middle line:90% I wish to be recorded yes. 00:33:18.540 --> 00:33:20.550 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman votes yes. 00:33:20.550 --> 00:33:23.150 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Hampden and Hampshire, Mr. Humason. 00:33:23.150 --> 00:33:24.545 align:middle line:90% Thank you Mr. President. 00:33:24.545 --> 00:33:25.940 align:middle line:90% Has Mr. Humason been recorded? 00:33:25.940 --> 00:33:26.760 align:middle line:90% You have not, sir. 00:33:26.760 --> 00:33:27.700 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:33:27.700 --> 00:33:29.658 align:middle line:84% I would like to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:33:29.658 --> 00:33:31.300 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason Jr. votes yes. 00:33:31.300 --> 00:33:34.005 align:middle line:90% [INTERPOSING VOICES] 00:33:34.005 --> 00:33:34.983 align:middle line:90% 00:33:34.983 --> 00:33:36.870 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Essex, Mr. McGee. 00:33:36.870 --> 00:33:38.810 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, I wish to be recorded. 00:33:38.810 --> 00:33:39.780 align:middle line:90% Thomas M. McGee? 00:33:39.780 --> 00:33:40.320 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:33:40.320 --> 00:33:40.820 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:40.820 --> 00:33:48.062 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Hampden, Mr. Welch. 00:33:48.062 --> 00:33:49.535 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:33:49.535 --> 00:33:52.980 align:middle line:84% I desire to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:33:52.980 --> 00:33:54.870 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch votes yes. 00:33:54.870 --> 00:33:57.651 align:middle line:84% And now the Senator from Hampden and Hampshire, Mr. Lesser. 00:33:57.651 --> 00:33:58.692 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:33:58.692 --> 00:34:00.580 align:middle line:84% I wish to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:34:00.580 --> 00:34:02.485 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser votes yes. 00:34:02.485 --> 00:34:07.616 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Plymouth and Barnstable, Mr. deMacedo. 00:34:07.616 --> 00:34:09.074 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:34:09.074 --> 00:34:12.480 align:middle line:84% And I wish to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:34:12.480 --> 00:34:14.944 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. deMacedo votes yes. 00:34:14.944 --> 00:34:17.082 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Cape and the Islands, Mr. Cyr. 00:34:17.082 --> 00:34:17.909 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:34:17.909 --> 00:34:19.617 align:middle line:84% I wish to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:34:19.617 --> 00:34:21.245 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr votes yes. 00:34:21.245 --> 00:34:24.354 align:middle line:90% 00:34:24.354 --> 00:34:24.854 align:middle line:90% --O'Connor. 00:34:24.854 --> 00:34:27.219 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, I wish to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:34:27.219 --> 00:34:29.187 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor votes yes. 00:34:29.187 --> 00:34:32.463 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Suffolk, Ms. Forry. 00:34:32.463 --> 00:34:34.810 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, I wish to be recorded. 00:34:34.810 --> 00:34:35.980 align:middle line:90% Linda Dorcena Forry? 00:34:35.980 --> 00:34:36.480 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:34:36.480 --> 00:34:36.980 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:36.980 --> 00:34:46.300 align:middle line:90% 00:34:46.300 --> 00:34:47.273 align:middle line:90% Who? 00:34:47.273 --> 00:34:47.773 align:middle line:90% Who? 00:34:47.773 --> 00:34:48.755 align:middle line:90% Senator Jehlen. 00:34:48.755 --> 00:34:50.238 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen? 00:34:50.238 --> 00:34:50.738 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:50.738 --> 00:34:51.238 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:51.238 --> 00:36:42.015 align:middle line:90% 00:36:42.015 --> 00:36:45.009 align:middle line:90% --DiDomenico. 00:36:45.009 --> 00:36:47.504 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico votes yes. 00:36:47.504 --> 00:36:52.230 align:middle line:90% 00:36:52.230 --> 00:36:54.830 align:middle line:84% On this matter 37 having voted in the affirmative, none 00:36:54.830 --> 00:36:55.810 align:middle line:90% in the negative. 00:36:55.810 --> 00:36:56.765 align:middle line:84% The bill is passed to be enacted. 00:36:56.765 --> 00:36:59.223 align:middle line:84% It will be signed by President and laid before the Governor 00:36:59.223 --> 00:37:00.690 align:middle line:90% for his approbation. 00:37:00.690 --> 00:37:04.260 align:middle line:84% The chair would ask all members to approach the rostrum. 00:37:04.260 --> 00:37:06.180 align:middle line:84% Senate will stand in a brief recess. 00:37:06.180 --> 00:37:17.450 align:middle line:90% 00:37:17.450 --> 00:37:19.940 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:37:19.940 --> 00:37:22.315 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Ways and Means will refer the House bill 00:37:22.315 --> 00:37:24.880 align:middle line:84% making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 00:37:24.880 --> 00:37:27.380 align:middle line:84% to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations 00:37:27.380 --> 00:37:30.985 align:middle line:84% and for certain other activities and projects, House number 00:37:30.985 --> 00:37:35.590 align:middle line:84% 3951, reports in part a bill with the same title 00:37:35.590 --> 00:37:41.680 align:middle line:84% Senate number 2177-- direct appropriation. $85,317,026. 00:37:41.680 --> 00:37:44.020 align:middle line:84% Karen E. Spilka for the committee. 00:37:44.020 --> 00:37:48.640 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. Spilka, 00:37:48.640 --> 00:37:50.350 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent to suspend 00:37:50.350 --> 00:37:52.810 align:middle line:84% the rules to allow the matter to be considered forthwith. 00:37:52.810 --> 00:37:55.220 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:37:55.220 --> 00:37:57.409 align:middle line:84% The chair hears none, and the rules are suspended. 00:37:57.409 --> 00:37:59.200 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:37:59.200 --> 00:38:00.640 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:38:00.640 --> 00:38:03.160 align:middle line:84% Several amendments have been filed 00:38:03.160 --> 00:38:05.200 align:middle line:84% which will be considered at this time. 00:38:05.200 --> 00:38:11.820 align:middle line:90% 00:38:11.820 --> 00:38:19.050 align:middle line:84% --is offered by Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr 00:38:19.050 --> 00:38:21.280 align:middle line:84% and the Senator from Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex, 00:38:21.280 --> 00:38:24.290 align:middle line:84% Mr. Ross, the title of which the clerk will read. 00:38:24.290 --> 00:38:26.700 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 1 by Senators Tarr and Ross-- 00:38:26.700 --> 00:38:28.530 align:middle line:90% early voting. 00:38:28.530 --> 00:38:30.099 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 00:38:30.099 --> 00:38:31.140 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:38:31.140 --> 00:38:32.295 align:middle line:84% I move the Senate be in a brief recess. 00:38:32.295 --> 00:38:33.836 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in a brief recess. 00:38:33.836 --> 00:38:43.090 align:middle line:90% 00:38:43.090 --> 00:38:44.284 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in order. 00:38:44.284 --> 00:38:45.700 align:middle line:84% The chair would remind the members 00:38:45.700 --> 00:38:49.640 align:middle line:84% that we are on amendment number 1 of the final deficiency 00:38:49.640 --> 00:38:52.180 align:middle line:84% bill as offered by the Senator from Essex, 00:38:52.180 --> 00:38:54.920 align:middle line:84% Mr. Tarr, and the Senator from Norfolk, Bristol, 00:38:54.920 --> 00:38:57.040 align:middle line:90% and Middlesex, Mr. Ross. 00:38:57.040 --> 00:38:59.710 align:middle line:84% And the title of it is early voting. 00:38:59.710 --> 00:39:03.767 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 00:39:03.767 --> 00:39:06.100 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. President and through you to the members. 00:39:06.100 --> 00:39:08.560 align:middle line:84% How wonderful it is to be rejoined back here 00:39:08.560 --> 00:39:10.690 align:middle line:84% in our satellite chamber Mr. President. 00:39:10.690 --> 00:39:12.790 align:middle line:84% It is a wonderful autumn afternoon. 00:39:12.790 --> 00:39:16.360 align:middle line:84% And before us, is an amendment to the deficiency budget 00:39:16.360 --> 00:39:19.420 align:middle line:84% that now pends before the Senate which, Mr. President, 00:39:19.420 --> 00:39:22.900 align:middle line:84% would allow us to fulfill our commitment to cities and towns 00:39:22.900 --> 00:39:24.840 align:middle line:90% with regard to early voting. 00:39:24.840 --> 00:39:26.920 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, we have from this building 00:39:26.920 --> 00:39:30.250 align:middle line:84% issued forth a requirement that we conduct early voting 00:39:30.250 --> 00:39:31.480 align:middle line:90% in this Commonwealth. 00:39:31.480 --> 00:39:34.000 align:middle line:84% It is something that has been embraced certainly 00:39:34.000 --> 00:39:36.160 align:middle line:84% by the citizens of the Commonwealth 00:39:36.160 --> 00:39:38.290 align:middle line:90% and is a worthy enterprise. 00:39:38.290 --> 00:39:40.270 align:middle line:84% But, Mr. President, absent the adoption 00:39:40.270 --> 00:39:42.800 align:middle line:84% of an amendment such as this one, 00:39:42.800 --> 00:39:45.400 align:middle line:84% it continues to be an unfunded mandate. 00:39:45.400 --> 00:39:47.590 align:middle line:84% So the case for this amendment Mr. President 00:39:47.590 --> 00:39:50.380 align:middle line:84% is very straightforward and very simple, 00:39:50.380 --> 00:39:54.010 align:middle line:84% and that is to require that we fulfill our commitment if we 00:39:54.010 --> 00:39:55.720 align:middle line:90% believe in early voting. 00:39:55.720 --> 00:39:57.830 align:middle line:90% And I believe many of us do. 00:39:57.830 --> 00:40:00.340 align:middle line:84% And we want to honor the will of our constituents, 00:40:00.340 --> 00:40:04.450 align:middle line:84% and I believe all of us do, then we should provide the funding 00:40:04.450 --> 00:40:06.845 align:middle line:84% to be able to conduct early voting in the Commonwealth. 00:40:06.845 --> 00:40:10.216 align:middle line:84% So Mr. President, I hope the amendment is adopted. 00:40:10.216 --> 00:40:12.340 align:middle line:84% And I hope that when a vote is taken in this matter 00:40:12.340 --> 00:40:14.430 align:middle line:84% be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:40:14.430 --> 00:40:17.659 align:middle line:90% 00:40:17.659 --> 00:40:19.700 align:middle line:84% The gentlemen asks that when a vote on the matter 00:40:19.700 --> 00:40:21.866 align:middle line:84% be taken to be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:40:21.866 --> 00:40:24.520 align:middle line:84% Those joining with him rise and be counted. 00:40:24.520 --> 00:40:27.080 align:middle line:84% A sufficient number having arisen when the vote is taken. 00:40:27.080 --> 00:40:30.710 align:middle line:84% It will be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:40:30.710 --> 00:40:35.130 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes the Senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, 00:40:35.130 --> 00:40:36.320 align:middle line:90% Ms. Spilka. 00:40:36.320 --> 00:40:38.090 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:40:38.090 --> 00:40:42.650 align:middle line:84% This amendment provides $86,000 for early voting 00:40:42.650 --> 00:40:48.260 align:middle line:84% in the fiscal year '18, 2018 budget. 00:40:48.260 --> 00:40:50.630 align:middle line:84% We were really proud of the smooth rollout 00:40:50.630 --> 00:40:55.370 align:middle line:84% of early voting in the November 2016 elections 00:40:55.370 --> 00:40:58.490 align:middle line:84% with over 1 million individuals participating 00:40:58.490 --> 00:41:00.890 align:middle line:90% in this inaugural initiative. 00:41:00.890 --> 00:41:04.850 align:middle line:84% We also appreciate and strongly support, 00:41:04.850 --> 00:41:08.030 align:middle line:84% we strongly support the importance 00:41:08.030 --> 00:41:12.080 align:middle line:84% of adequately supporting our cities and towns 00:41:12.080 --> 00:41:13.520 align:middle line:90% in this endeavor. 00:41:13.520 --> 00:41:17.100 align:middle line:84% However, as I have said in the past, 00:41:17.100 --> 00:41:20.150 align:middle line:90% this is a deficiency budget. 00:41:20.150 --> 00:41:24.800 align:middle line:84% This is closing out fiscal year 2017. 00:41:24.800 --> 00:41:29.240 align:middle line:84% We are not adding 2018 funding to this. 00:41:29.240 --> 00:41:31.820 align:middle line:90% We are looking at our funds. 00:41:31.820 --> 00:41:37.430 align:middle line:84% We are making sure that what we include here, we can afford. 00:41:37.430 --> 00:41:39.620 align:middle line:90% And we are not going overboard. 00:41:39.620 --> 00:41:45.080 align:middle line:84% We are just closing out fiscal year 2017. 00:41:45.080 --> 00:41:49.040 align:middle line:84% This is not a supplemental 2018 budget, just 00:41:49.040 --> 00:41:51.450 align:middle line:90% a deficiency budget. 00:41:51.450 --> 00:41:54.950 align:middle line:84% So I'm asking folks to please vote no. 00:41:54.950 --> 00:41:56.910 align:middle line:84% If this is something that we need, 00:41:56.910 --> 00:42:00.650 align:middle line:84% there will be a supplemental to the 2018 budget, 00:42:00.650 --> 00:42:03.290 align:middle line:84% and we can take it up timely then. 00:42:03.290 --> 00:42:05.321 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:42:05.321 --> 00:42:07.020 align:middle line:90% --Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 00:42:07.020 --> 00:42:08.070 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:42:08.070 --> 00:42:10.770 align:middle line:84% And I agree with the gentle lady that just took her seat 00:42:10.770 --> 00:42:12.060 align:middle line:90% on most of what she said. 00:42:12.060 --> 00:42:14.280 align:middle line:84% I do think we need to have fiscal discipline, 00:42:14.280 --> 00:42:16.200 align:middle line:84% and I commend the Committee on Ways and Means 00:42:16.200 --> 00:42:19.110 align:middle line:84% for trying to narrowly focus this particularly 00:42:19.110 --> 00:42:22.290 align:middle line:84% spending document, particularly as contrasted 00:42:22.290 --> 00:42:24.120 align:middle line:90% with what we received. 00:42:24.120 --> 00:42:25.470 align:middle line:90% And I think she's right. 00:42:25.470 --> 00:42:29.010 align:middle line:84% I would point out, however, that this particular item would 00:42:29.010 --> 00:42:31.260 align:middle line:84% require funds to be made available 00:42:31.260 --> 00:42:34.500 align:middle line:90% until December 31st of 2017. 00:42:34.500 --> 00:42:37.650 align:middle line:84% So we are trying to wrap up some of the loose ends 00:42:37.650 --> 00:42:38.670 align:middle line:90% in this matter. 00:42:38.670 --> 00:42:42.660 align:middle line:84% And again, I respect the desire for fiscal discipline. 00:42:42.660 --> 00:42:46.350 align:middle line:84% And while this may cause a problem in the minds of some, 00:42:46.350 --> 00:42:48.284 align:middle line:84% it certainly will cause a deficiency 00:42:48.284 --> 00:42:49.950 align:middle line:84% for the cities and towns that are having 00:42:49.950 --> 00:42:51.450 align:middle line:90% to fund these activities. 00:42:51.450 --> 00:42:53.610 align:middle line:84% And I hope we'll give them the benefit of the doubt 00:42:53.610 --> 00:42:55.390 align:middle line:84% and that we will support this amendment. 00:42:55.390 --> 00:42:58.050 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:42:58.050 --> 00:43:00.270 align:middle line:84% The roll call having been ordered, 00:43:00.270 --> 00:43:01.717 align:middle line:90% the clerk will call the roll. 00:43:01.717 --> 00:43:08.675 align:middle line:90% 00:43:08.675 --> 00:43:10.663 align:middle line:90% Ready? 00:43:10.663 --> 00:43:12.154 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett? 00:43:12.154 --> 00:43:13.145 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:13.145 --> 00:43:13.645 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:13.645 --> 00:43:15.630 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore? 00:43:15.630 --> 00:43:16.130 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:16.130 --> 00:43:16.630 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:16.630 --> 00:43:18.115 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady? 00:43:18.115 --> 00:43:18.615 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:18.615 --> 00:43:19.115 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:19.115 --> 00:43:20.600 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger? 00:43:20.600 --> 00:43:21.100 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:21.100 --> 00:43:22.094 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:22.094 --> 00:43:23.085 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler? 00:43:23.085 --> 00:43:23.585 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:23.585 --> 00:43:24.085 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:24.085 --> 00:43:25.820 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz? 00:43:25.820 --> 00:43:26.360 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:26.360 --> 00:43:26.860 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:26.860 --> 00:43:28.218 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem? 00:43:28.218 --> 00:43:28.718 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:28.718 --> 00:43:29.218 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:29.218 --> 00:43:30.240 align:middle line:90% Juliann Cyr? 00:43:30.240 --> 00:43:31.300 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:31.300 --> 00:43:32.100 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:32.100 --> 00:43:35.941 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. deMacedo? 00:43:35.941 --> 00:43:36.440 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:43:36.440 --> 00:43:37.340 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:43:37.340 --> 00:43:38.770 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico? 00:43:38.770 --> 00:43:39.270 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:39.270 --> 00:43:40.520 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:40.520 --> 00:43:41.690 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue? 00:43:41.690 --> 00:43:42.410 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:42.410 --> 00:43:43.100 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:43.100 --> 00:43:44.035 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge? 00:43:44.035 --> 00:43:45.020 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:43:45.020 --> 00:43:45.860 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:43:45.860 --> 00:43:46.940 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman? 00:43:46.940 --> 00:43:47.640 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:43:47.640 --> 00:43:48.560 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:43:48.560 --> 00:43:50.316 align:middle line:90% Linda Dorcena Forry? 00:43:50.316 --> 00:43:51.050 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:51.050 --> 00:43:52.280 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:52.280 --> 00:43:54.374 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman? 00:43:54.374 --> 00:43:55.270 align:middle line:90% No! 00:43:55.270 --> 00:43:57.080 align:middle line:90% No. 00:43:57.080 --> 00:43:57.950 align:middle line:90% Anne M. Gobi? 00:43:57.950 --> 00:43:59.080 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:43:59.080 --> 00:44:00.230 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:44:00.230 --> 00:44:01.370 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds? 00:44:01.370 --> 00:44:02.030 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:02.030 --> 00:44:03.320 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:03.320 --> 00:44:04.730 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason Jr? 00:44:04.730 --> 00:44:05.330 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:44:05.330 --> 00:44:07.100 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:44:07.100 --> 00:44:08.454 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen? 00:44:08.454 --> 00:44:11.358 align:middle line:90% [INTERPOSING VOICES] 00:44:11.358 --> 00:44:12.326 align:middle line:90% 00:44:12.326 --> 00:44:13.294 align:middle line:90% Senator Jehlen? 00:44:13.294 --> 00:44:16.198 align:middle line:90% [INTERPOSING VOICES] 00:44:16.198 --> 00:44:17.160 align:middle line:90% 00:44:17.160 --> 00:44:17.660 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:17.660 --> 00:44:18.160 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:18.160 --> 00:44:19.670 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:19.670 --> 00:44:20.540 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan? 00:44:20.540 --> 00:44:21.040 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:21.040 --> 00:44:22.560 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:22.560 --> 00:44:23.205 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser? 00:44:23.205 --> 00:44:24.060 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:24.060 --> 00:44:25.370 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:25.370 --> 00:44:27.356 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis? 00:44:27.356 --> 00:44:28.065 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:28.065 --> 00:44:28.670 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:28.670 --> 00:44:30.370 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien? 00:44:30.370 --> 00:44:30.870 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:30.870 --> 00:44:31.730 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:31.730 --> 00:44:32.720 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely? 00:44:32.720 --> 00:44:33.420 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:33.420 --> 00:44:33.920 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:33.920 --> 00:44:35.120 align:middle line:90% Thomas M. McGee? 00:44:35.120 --> 00:44:35.750 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:35.750 --> 00:44:36.250 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:36.250 --> 00:44:37.420 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny? 00:44:37.420 --> 00:44:38.250 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:38.250 --> 00:44:38.750 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:38.750 --> 00:44:42.033 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore? 00:44:42.033 --> 00:44:42.971 align:middle line:90% Senator Moore? 00:44:42.971 --> 00:44:45.320 align:middle line:90% Senator Moore [INAUDIBLE] 00:44:45.320 --> 00:44:46.520 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor? 00:44:46.520 --> 00:44:47.050 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:44:47.050 --> 00:44:48.350 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:44:48.350 --> 00:44:49.700 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives? 00:44:49.700 --> 00:44:50.420 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:50.420 --> 00:44:51.590 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:51.590 --> 00:44:54.310 align:middle line:90% Marc R. Pacheco? 00:44:54.310 --> 00:44:55.160 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:55.160 --> 00:44:56.450 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:56.450 --> 00:44:57.690 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Rodrigues? 00:44:57.690 --> 00:44:58.190 align:middle line:90% No! 00:44:58.190 --> 00:44:59.600 align:middle line:90% No. 00:44:59.600 --> 00:45:01.066 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross? 00:45:01.066 --> 00:45:01.840 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:45:01.840 --> 00:45:02.340 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:45:02.340 --> 00:45:03.230 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush? 00:45:03.230 --> 00:45:04.010 align:middle line:90% No! 00:45:04.010 --> 00:45:04.860 align:middle line:90% No. 00:45:04.860 --> 00:45:07.130 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka? 00:45:07.130 --> 00:45:07.911 align:middle line:90% No! 00:45:07.911 --> 00:45:08.410 align:middle line:90% No. 00:45:08.410 --> 00:45:10.390 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr? 00:45:10.390 --> 00:45:11.070 align:middle line:90% Yes! 00:45:11.070 --> 00:45:11.850 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:45:11.850 --> 00:45:13.040 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty? 00:45:13.040 --> 00:45:14.060 align:middle line:90% No! 00:45:14.060 --> 00:45:14.840 align:middle line:90% No. 00:45:14.840 --> 00:45:16.664 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch? 00:45:16.664 --> 00:45:17.341 align:middle line:90% No! 00:45:17.341 --> 00:45:17.840 align:middle line:90% No. 00:45:17.840 --> 00:45:19.131 align:middle line:90% Have all members been recorded? 00:45:19.131 --> 00:45:21.362 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Worcester, Mr. Moore. 00:45:21.362 --> 00:45:23.220 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, have I been recorded? 00:45:23.220 --> 00:45:24.206 align:middle line:90% You have not. 00:45:24.206 --> 00:45:26.070 align:middle line:90% I vote in the affirmative. 00:45:26.070 --> 00:45:28.185 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore votes yes. 00:45:28.185 --> 00:45:37.071 align:middle line:90% 00:45:37.071 --> 00:45:37.570 align:middle line:90% On 00:45:37.570 --> 00:45:40.970 align:middle line:84% This matter nine having voted in the affirmative, 28 00:45:40.970 --> 00:45:42.330 align:middle line:90% in the negative. 00:45:42.330 --> 00:45:44.720 align:middle line:90% The amendment does not prevail. 00:45:44.720 --> 00:45:47.150 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 2 is on hold. 00:45:47.150 --> 00:45:50.060 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 3 offered by the Senator 00:45:50.060 --> 00:45:53.180 align:middle line:84% from Essex and Middlesex, Ms. L'Italien, the title 00:45:53.180 --> 00:45:54.950 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:45:54.950 --> 00:45:56.520 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 3 by Ms. L'Italien-- 00:45:56.520 --> 00:45:58.400 align:middle line:84% And insurance coverage for dependents 00:45:58.400 --> 00:46:02.180 align:middle line:84% over age 26 with disabilities technical fix. 00:46:02.180 --> 00:46:07.980 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes the Senator from Essex and Middlesex, 00:46:07.980 --> 00:46:10.220 align:middle line:90% Ms. L'Italien. 00:46:10.220 --> 00:46:13.290 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. President and through you to the members. 00:46:13.290 --> 00:46:16.490 align:middle line:84% This amendment would fix a mistake 00:46:16.490 --> 00:46:20.930 align:middle line:84% that had been made with regards to allowing families who 00:46:20.930 --> 00:46:26.360 align:middle line:84% have a child who is over the age of 26 who has been carried 00:46:26.360 --> 00:46:29.360 align:middle line:84% because they are a disabled person carried 00:46:29.360 --> 00:46:31.250 align:middle line:90% on their family's plan. 00:46:31.250 --> 00:46:35.270 align:middle line:84% It had been discovered that there is a health insurance 00:46:35.270 --> 00:46:38.030 align:middle line:84% agency out in Western Massachusetts 00:46:38.030 --> 00:46:42.350 align:middle line:84% that has been deciding not to allow families to have 00:46:42.350 --> 00:46:45.800 align:middle line:84% this coverage which, by the way, was approved as part 00:46:45.800 --> 00:46:48.110 align:middle line:90% of the Affordable Care Act. 00:46:48.110 --> 00:46:50.320 align:middle line:84% There were four sections of the law where this 00:46:50.320 --> 00:46:52.100 align:middle line:90% should have been put in place. 00:46:52.100 --> 00:46:54.530 align:middle line:84% Massachusetts decided to do this. 00:46:54.530 --> 00:46:57.320 align:middle line:84% And one place was inadvertently left out. 00:46:57.320 --> 00:47:02.300 align:middle line:84% So one health insurance company is using that loophole 00:47:02.300 --> 00:47:05.990 align:middle line:84% to deny coverage to families who have a child, again, 00:47:05.990 --> 00:47:10.100 align:middle line:84% over the age of 26 who would not be able to afford health 00:47:10.100 --> 00:47:11.790 align:middle line:90% insurance coverage. 00:47:11.790 --> 00:47:18.005 align:middle line:84% And so that's the purpose in filing this amendment. 00:47:18.005 --> 00:47:18.983 align:middle line:90% Are we doing this one? 00:47:18.983 --> 00:47:22.410 align:middle line:90% 00:47:22.410 --> 00:47:25.850 align:middle line:84% OK, so it's my understanding that we're not going 00:47:25.850 --> 00:47:27.080 align:middle line:90% to be voting on this today. 00:47:27.080 --> 00:47:30.920 align:middle line:84% But I want to bring this to everyone's attention . 00:47:30.920 --> 00:47:33.830 align:middle line:84% I would like to see this done as soon as we possibly can, 00:47:33.830 --> 00:47:36.260 align:middle line:84% so I will withdraw the amendment. 00:47:36.260 --> 00:47:38.435 align:middle line:84% I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment. 00:47:38.435 --> 00:47:40.560 align:middle line:84% --asks unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment. 00:47:40.560 --> 00:47:41.730 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:47:41.730 --> 00:47:42.830 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:47:42.830 --> 00:47:44.760 align:middle line:90% It is withdrawn. 00:47:44.760 --> 00:47:46.520 align:middle line:84% The chair would return to amendment number 00:47:46.520 --> 00:47:49.670 align:middle line:84% 2 offered by the Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 00:47:49.670 --> 00:47:51.680 align:middle line:84% And the chair is informed that the amendment 00:47:51.680 --> 00:47:55.390 align:middle line:84% has been withdrawn if there is no objection. 00:47:55.390 --> 00:47:58.440 align:middle line:84% And the chair hears no objection. 00:47:58.440 --> 00:48:04.190 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 4 offered by the senator from Norfolk 00:48:04.190 --> 00:48:06.290 align:middle line:84% and Plymouth, Mr. Keenan, the title 00:48:06.290 --> 00:48:08.640 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:48:08.640 --> 00:48:10.850 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 4 by Senators Kennan and O'Connor-- 00:48:10.850 --> 00:48:13.640 align:middle line:84% special education circuit breaker. 00:48:13.640 --> 00:48:15.630 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:48:15.630 --> 00:48:17.370 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:48:17.370 --> 00:48:18.780 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:48:18.780 --> 00:48:19.470 align:middle line:90% The nos have it. 00:48:19.470 --> 00:48:21.210 align:middle line:90% The amendment is not adopted. 00:48:21.210 --> 00:48:23.870 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 6 is offered by the Senator 00:48:23.870 --> 00:48:27.540 align:middle line:84% from Worcester, Mr. Moore, the title of which the clerk-- 00:48:27.540 --> 00:48:28.400 align:middle line:90% OK, I'm sorry. 00:48:28.400 --> 00:48:29.590 align:middle line:90% --will read. 00:48:29.590 --> 00:48:31.400 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 6 by Mr. Moore-- 00:48:31.400 --> 00:48:33.740 align:middle line:90% item pricing. 00:48:33.740 --> 00:48:36.100 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:48:36.100 --> 00:48:37.710 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:48:37.710 --> 00:48:39.234 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:48:39.234 --> 00:48:39.900 align:middle line:90% The nos have it. 00:48:39.900 --> 00:48:40.910 align:middle line:90% The amendment is not adopted. 00:48:40.910 --> 00:48:42.451 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in a brief recess. 00:48:42.451 --> 00:48:56.980 align:middle line:90% 00:48:56.980 --> 00:48:58.760 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in order. 00:48:58.760 --> 00:49:02.200 align:middle line:84% The chair skipped over number 5 unintentionally, 00:49:02.200 --> 00:49:04.720 align:middle line:90% but it is now on hold. 00:49:04.720 --> 00:49:07.450 align:middle line:84% And we now go to amendment number 00:49:07.450 --> 00:49:14.720 align:middle line:84% 7 offered by Ms. Gobi, the title of which the clerk will read. 00:49:14.720 --> 00:49:17.680 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 7 by Ms. Gobi-- early voting. 00:49:17.680 --> 00:49:22.340 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes the Senator from Worcester, Hampden, 00:49:22.340 --> 00:49:24.529 align:middle line:84% and Hampshire, and Middlesex, Ms. Gobi. 00:49:24.529 --> 00:49:25.570 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:49:25.570 --> 00:49:28.650 align:middle line:84% And this will sound very familiar because this is also 00:49:28.650 --> 00:49:31.160 align:middle line:84% for the reimbursements to the communities 00:49:31.160 --> 00:49:34.030 align:middle line:84% for the costs associated with the mandated 00:49:34.030 --> 00:49:38.620 align:middle line:84% provisions for early voting for November 8th 2016. 00:49:38.620 --> 00:49:40.780 align:middle line:84% And I saw what happened with the last vote, 00:49:40.780 --> 00:49:44.270 align:middle line:84% so I don't have a lot of great hope on this. 00:49:44.270 --> 00:49:48.940 align:middle line:84% However, I will obviously want to work with the Ways and Means 00:49:48.940 --> 00:49:53.290 align:middle line:84% chair lady to make sure that funding does go in 00:49:53.290 --> 00:49:55.799 align:middle line:84% to reimburse our cities and towns for the cost 00:49:55.799 --> 00:49:56.590 align:middle line:90% that they incurred. 00:49:56.590 --> 00:50:00.360 align:middle line:84% And with that, I will withdraw the amendment. 00:50:00.360 --> 00:50:02.120 align:middle line:90% Withdrawn. 00:50:02.120 --> 00:50:04.990 align:middle line:84% So amendment number 7 is withdrawn 00:50:04.990 --> 00:50:06.980 align:middle line:90% if there's no objection. 00:50:06.980 --> 00:50:09.420 align:middle line:84% The chair hears none, and it is withdrawn. 00:50:09.420 --> 00:50:13.240 align:middle line:84% We're no amendment number 8 offered by the Senator 00:50:13.240 --> 00:50:16.110 align:middle line:84% from Essex, Mr. Tarr, the title of which the clerk will read. 00:50:16.110 --> 00:50:18.400 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 8 by Mr. Tarr-- public service 00:50:18.400 --> 00:50:20.620 align:middle line:90% and commissioned veterans. 00:50:20.620 --> 00:50:22.490 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:50:22.490 --> 00:50:24.140 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:50:24.140 --> 00:50:25.370 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:50:25.370 --> 00:50:26.060 align:middle line:90% The nos have it. 00:50:26.060 --> 00:50:27.268 align:middle line:90% The amendment is not adopted. 00:50:27.268 --> 00:50:31.090 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 9 is on hold. 00:50:31.090 --> 00:50:36.720 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 10 is on hold. 00:50:36.720 --> 00:50:39.070 align:middle line:84% And amendment number 11 offered by the Senator 00:50:39.070 --> 00:50:43.490 align:middle line:84% from Essex, Mr. Tarr, title of which the clerk will read. 00:50:43.490 --> 00:50:44.920 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 11 by Mr. Tarr-- 00:50:44.920 --> 00:50:48.366 align:middle line:84% organizational transformation reserve. 00:50:48.366 --> 00:50:50.240 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of that amendment. 00:50:50.240 --> 00:50:51.710 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:50:51.710 --> 00:50:53.060 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:50:53.060 --> 00:50:53.750 align:middle line:90% The nos have it. 00:50:53.750 --> 00:50:54.800 align:middle line:90% The amendment is not adopted. 00:50:54.800 --> 00:50:56.341 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in a brief recess. 00:50:56.341 --> 00:50:59.709 align:middle line:90% 00:50:59.709 --> 00:51:00.500 align:middle line:90% --will be in order. 00:51:00.500 --> 00:51:04.940 align:middle line:84% We'll return to amendment number 5 offered by the Senator 00:51:04.940 --> 00:51:08.030 align:middle line:84% from Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. Creem, the title 00:51:08.030 --> 00:51:10.330 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:51:10.330 --> 00:51:13.400 align:middle line:84% Amendment 5 by Ms. Creem-- relative to rapid fire 00:51:13.400 --> 00:51:15.290 align:middle line:90% firearms. 00:51:15.290 --> 00:51:18.250 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the Senator from Essex Mr. Tarr. 00:51:18.250 --> 00:51:20.500 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, I move the Senate be in a brief recess. 00:51:20.500 --> 00:51:22.041 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in a brief recess. 00:51:22.041 --> 00:51:30.530 align:middle line:90% 00:51:30.530 --> 00:51:32.330 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in order. 00:51:32.330 --> 00:51:33.850 align:middle line:84% The chair would remind the members 00:51:33.850 --> 00:51:37.150 align:middle line:84% we're on amendment number 5 offered by the Senator 00:51:37.150 --> 00:51:41.500 align:middle line:84% from Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. Creem, 00:51:41.500 --> 00:51:46.447 align:middle line:84% the title will be re-read by the clerk. 00:51:46.447 --> 00:51:48.280 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 5 by Ms. Creem and others-- 00:51:48.280 --> 00:51:50.795 align:middle line:90% relative to rapid fire firearms. 00:51:50.795 --> 00:51:53.295 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the Senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, 00:51:53.295 --> 00:51:54.020 align:middle line:90% Ms. Creem. 00:51:54.020 --> 00:51:57.680 align:middle line:90% 00:51:57.680 --> 00:52:00.780 align:middle line:90% So I'm not going to call it? 00:52:00.780 --> 00:52:02.900 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:52:02.900 --> 00:52:04.970 align:middle line:84% And I want to thank you Mr. President 00:52:04.970 --> 00:52:08.760 align:middle line:84% for your understanding of the urgency of this amendment. 00:52:08.760 --> 00:52:12.320 align:middle line:84% All of us and the whole nation were united in horror 00:52:12.320 --> 00:52:15.660 align:middle line:84% at the latest mass shooting in Las Vegas. 00:52:15.660 --> 00:52:19.250 align:middle line:84% And unfortunately, it is a familiar feeling 00:52:19.250 --> 00:52:21.290 align:middle line:84% because we have experienced horror 00:52:21.290 --> 00:52:26.030 align:middle line:84% before in Orlando, in Aurora, and in Newtown 00:52:26.030 --> 00:52:29.060 align:middle line:84% to name just a few recent incidents. 00:52:29.060 --> 00:52:31.940 align:middle line:84% In this latest mass shooting, we have also 00:52:31.940 --> 00:52:36.860 align:middle line:84% had to learn a new term "bump stock," a device that 00:52:36.860 --> 00:52:41.790 align:middle line:84% will make semi-automatic weapons into fully automatic weapons. 00:52:41.790 --> 00:52:44.720 align:middle line:84% Obviously, the bump stock modification 00:52:44.720 --> 00:52:47.950 align:middle line:84% makes guns even more deadly, and lives 00:52:47.950 --> 00:52:49.910 align:middle line:84% might have been saved had this not 00:52:49.910 --> 00:52:53.720 align:middle line:84% have been available to the Las Vegas shooter. 00:52:53.720 --> 00:52:56.810 align:middle line:84% Many people who objected to any restrictions 00:52:56.810 --> 00:52:59.870 align:middle line:84% on the sale of weapons or weapon enhancement 00:52:59.870 --> 00:53:02.990 align:middle line:84% to private individuals are now saying 00:53:02.990 --> 00:53:05.600 align:middle line:84% they support bought the bomb stock ban, 00:53:05.600 --> 00:53:07.200 align:middle line:90% and that's a good thing. 00:53:07.200 --> 00:53:11.630 align:middle line:84% Any movement towards supporting more sensible gun laws 00:53:11.630 --> 00:53:13.940 align:middle line:90% is welcome from all of us. 00:53:13.940 --> 00:53:17.840 align:middle line:84% This amendment provides clear definition of the terms "bump 00:53:17.840 --> 00:53:21.110 align:middle line:84% stock" and "trigger crank," the devices that 00:53:21.110 --> 00:53:24.470 align:middle line:84% be added to semi-automatic weapons 00:53:24.470 --> 00:53:29.030 align:middle line:84% to increase their rate of fire, essentially making fire 00:53:29.030 --> 00:53:30.860 align:middle line:90% like a machine gun. 00:53:30.860 --> 00:53:33.650 align:middle line:84% And it treats the use and ownership of them 00:53:33.650 --> 00:53:36.500 align:middle line:84% the same way we treat machine guns. 00:53:36.500 --> 00:53:40.980 align:middle line:84% That is to say, unless you are a law enforcement, license 00:53:40.980 --> 00:53:43.520 align:middle line:84% to train members of law enforcement, 00:53:43.520 --> 00:53:46.880 align:middle line:84% or a highly regulated and licensed collector, 00:53:46.880 --> 00:53:50.000 align:middle line:84% you may not possess these deadly devices 00:53:50.000 --> 00:53:53.900 align:middle line:84% subject to a penalty of up to life. 00:53:53.900 --> 00:53:57.830 align:middle line:84% Defining them in this way and in the statutory structure 00:53:57.830 --> 00:54:01.850 align:middle line:84% works to alleviate legitimate concerns raised 00:54:01.850 --> 00:54:04.100 align:middle line:84% by the chief of police and others 00:54:04.100 --> 00:54:07.660 align:middle line:84% who sought further clarity on this matter. 00:54:07.660 --> 00:54:11.150 align:middle line:90% 00:54:11.150 --> 00:54:14.550 align:middle line:84% From the time that a bill is enacted, 00:54:14.550 --> 00:54:17.550 align:middle line:84% they would be illegal immediately. 00:54:17.550 --> 00:54:21.380 align:middle line:84% And these bump stock and trigger shooters 00:54:21.380 --> 00:54:24.710 align:middle line:84% would not be available to be sold, 00:54:24.710 --> 00:54:28.190 align:middle line:84% and they would need to be disposed of in 90 days. 00:54:28.190 --> 00:54:29.870 align:middle line:90% Does this go far enough? 00:54:29.870 --> 00:54:33.860 align:middle line:84% If you're asking me, I don't think so. 00:54:33.860 --> 00:54:37.610 align:middle line:84% I filed strong gun control bill, but I 00:54:37.610 --> 00:54:40.370 align:middle line:84% believe that will be considered at a later date. 00:54:40.370 --> 00:54:43.820 align:middle line:84% And I think what's important is that we act immediately 00:54:43.820 --> 00:54:48.680 align:middle line:84% on banning the sale of these kinds of devices, which 00:54:48.680 --> 00:54:51.690 align:middle line:84% should have been illegal a long time ago. 00:54:51.690 --> 00:54:54.140 align:middle line:84% This amendment is extremely important 00:54:54.140 --> 00:54:57.560 align:middle line:84% because we need to act quickly on the new information we now 00:54:57.560 --> 00:55:01.700 align:middle line:84% have about the danger of bump stocks. 00:55:01.700 --> 00:55:04.800 align:middle line:84% I urge unanimous support of this item. 00:55:04.800 --> 00:55:06.334 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 00:55:06.334 --> 00:55:10.775 align:middle line:90% Sen-- the senator from-- 00:55:10.775 --> 00:55:13.892 align:middle line:90% 00:55:13.892 --> 00:55:14.806 align:middle line:90% hm. 00:55:14.806 --> 00:55:17.017 align:middle line:84% the Senate will be in a brief recess. 00:55:17.017 --> 00:55:27.090 align:middle line:90% 00:55:27.090 --> 00:55:29.280 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in order. 00:55:29.280 --> 00:55:34.500 align:middle line:84% Having seen the gentleman from Essex rise earlier 00:55:34.500 --> 00:55:36.720 align:middle line:84% to address this, the Chair recognizes the senator 00:55:36.720 --> 00:55:38.875 align:middle line:90% from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 00:55:38.875 --> 00:55:41.250 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. President, and through you to the members. 00:55:41.250 --> 00:55:44.400 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, protecting public safety 00:55:44.400 --> 00:55:46.260 align:middle line:84% and protecting the integrity of our laws 00:55:46.260 --> 00:55:48.460 align:middle line:84% should never be a partisan issue. 00:55:48.460 --> 00:55:50.580 align:middle line:84% And throughout this day, for many hours, 00:55:50.580 --> 00:55:53.250 align:middle line:84% we've worked together to try to come up with a reasonable way 00:55:53.250 --> 00:55:56.940 align:middle line:84% to address what clearly is an issue that presents 00:55:56.940 --> 00:56:00.120 align:middle line:84% the ability for some to circumvent our licensure laws 00:56:00.120 --> 00:56:01.320 align:middle line:90% for firearms. 00:56:01.320 --> 00:56:07.140 align:middle line:84% And I particularly want to thank the gentleman from Fall River. 00:56:07.140 --> 00:56:10.800 align:middle line:84% I want to thank the gentleman from Western Massachusetts, 00:56:10.800 --> 00:56:12.882 align:middle line:84% the gentlelady who just took her seat, 00:56:12.882 --> 00:56:15.090 align:middle line:84% the distinguished Chair Lady of the Committee on Ways 00:56:15.090 --> 00:56:19.380 align:middle line:84% and Means, and several others, Mr. President, 00:56:19.380 --> 00:56:22.530 align:middle line:84% who have been part of a discussion this afternoon 00:56:22.530 --> 00:56:27.480 align:middle line:84% on how to take the appropriate action to address a device 00:56:27.480 --> 00:56:30.360 align:middle line:84% that-- as the gentlelady who just took her seat explained-- 00:56:30.360 --> 00:56:32.160 align:middle line:84% was something that wasn't in the mindset-- 00:56:32.160 --> 00:56:34.500 align:middle line:84% and certainly was not in the vocabulary-- 00:56:34.500 --> 00:56:36.630 align:middle line:84% of the vast majority of people in the Commonwealth 00:56:36.630 --> 00:56:41.160 align:middle line:84% of Massachusetts before we saw the very tragic events-- 00:56:41.160 --> 00:56:46.000 align:middle line:84% the horrific events that unfolded in Las Vegas, Nevada. 00:56:46.000 --> 00:56:49.140 align:middle line:84% And now that we have that knowledge, Mr. President, 00:56:49.140 --> 00:56:53.730 align:middle line:84% having come to possess it through a very, very 00:56:53.730 --> 00:56:57.930 align:middle line:84% horrendous situation, it's our obligation to act. 00:56:57.930 --> 00:57:00.690 align:middle line:84% And Mr. President, I would be the first to suggest-- 00:57:00.690 --> 00:57:03.450 align:middle line:84% and I have suggested to many in this chamber-- 00:57:03.450 --> 00:57:07.320 align:middle line:84% that we ought not be pursuing this particular issue 00:57:07.320 --> 00:57:09.900 align:middle line:84% as an amendment to a spending document. 00:57:09.900 --> 00:57:13.110 align:middle line:84% That it needs to have the proper public process. 00:57:13.110 --> 00:57:16.500 align:middle line:84% That it needs to have a public hearing so that this material 00:57:16.500 --> 00:57:20.520 align:middle line:84% change to the law can be fully considered and vetted, 00:57:20.520 --> 00:57:23.490 align:middle line:84% not only through the legislative process, 00:57:23.490 --> 00:57:26.220 align:middle line:84% but also with the benefit of information 00:57:26.220 --> 00:57:29.300 align:middle line:84% from the public that will be affected by it. 00:57:29.300 --> 00:57:31.710 align:middle line:84% Now, Mr. President, I know that today, 00:57:31.710 --> 00:57:34.050 align:middle line:90% that is not going to happen. 00:57:34.050 --> 00:57:36.140 align:middle line:90% But I also know this. 00:57:36.140 --> 00:57:39.270 align:middle line:84% I filed a piece of legislation relative to this 00:57:39.270 --> 00:57:41.760 align:middle line:84% which has many co-sponsors, Mr. President, 00:57:41.760 --> 00:57:44.460 align:middle line:84% not only in this chamber from both parties 00:57:44.460 --> 00:57:48.250 align:middle line:84% but also from the chamber down the hall as well. 00:57:48.250 --> 00:57:51.210 align:middle line:84% And through the good work of the gentleman from New Bedford, 00:57:51.210 --> 00:57:54.780 align:middle line:84% that bill is going to be facilitated for admission. 00:57:54.780 --> 00:57:58.350 align:middle line:84% And through the work of the gentleman from Worcester, 00:57:58.350 --> 00:58:01.290 align:middle line:84% it is going to receive a public hearing. 00:58:01.290 --> 00:58:04.390 align:middle line:84% And Mr. President, were that not the case, 00:58:04.390 --> 00:58:08.040 align:middle line:84% I would not be at the microphone about to utter the following 00:58:08.040 --> 00:58:09.330 align:middle line:90% words. 00:58:09.330 --> 00:58:10.770 align:middle line:90% But it is the case. 00:58:10.770 --> 00:58:12.570 align:middle line:84% And there will be a public hearing. 00:58:12.570 --> 00:58:16.170 align:middle line:84% And I hope the public hearing is well-noticed and well-attended 00:58:16.170 --> 00:58:19.020 align:middle line:84% and inspires a vigorous discussion of the issue that 00:58:19.020 --> 00:58:22.550 align:middle line:84% now lies before us because it is critical. 00:58:22.550 --> 00:58:27.030 align:middle line:84% Now, Mr. President, in the wake of that tragedy that many of us 00:58:27.030 --> 00:58:29.040 align:middle line:90% still try to understand-- 00:58:29.040 --> 00:58:32.280 align:middle line:84% and for many of us, it's beyond all comprehension-- 00:58:32.280 --> 00:58:35.370 align:middle line:84% we know that we need to take some action, which 00:58:35.370 --> 00:58:38.160 align:middle line:84% is why the members of our caucus filed a bill, which has, again, 00:58:38.160 --> 00:58:41.250 align:middle line:84% been widely supported in this building and both parties 00:58:41.250 --> 00:58:43.020 align:middle line:90% and in both chambers. 00:58:43.020 --> 00:58:44.940 align:middle line:84% And that bill, in many ways, forms 00:58:44.940 --> 00:58:49.170 align:middle line:84% the basis of the amendment that now pends before the Senate. 00:58:49.170 --> 00:58:51.460 align:middle line:90% It is very straightforward. 00:58:51.460 --> 00:58:53.940 align:middle line:84% It says, Mr. President, in essence, 00:58:53.940 --> 00:58:57.030 align:middle line:84% that we have a licensure law in the Commonwealth 00:58:57.030 --> 00:58:59.340 align:middle line:84% of Massachusetts which restricts, 00:58:59.340 --> 00:59:03.390 align:middle line:84% if not entirely prohibits, the possession of a fully 00:59:03.390 --> 00:59:07.710 align:middle line:84% automatic firearm, also known as a machine gun. 00:59:07.710 --> 00:59:09.660 align:middle line:84% There are two devices that we know 00:59:09.660 --> 00:59:13.170 align:middle line:84% about today that are not specifically referenced 00:59:13.170 --> 00:59:14.730 align:middle line:90% in that law. 00:59:14.730 --> 00:59:18.090 align:middle line:90% One is the so-called bump start. 00:59:18.090 --> 00:59:22.020 align:middle line:84% The other is something that is known as a trigger crank. 00:59:22.020 --> 00:59:25.830 align:middle line:84% Now, Mr. President, there can be many various marketing 00:59:25.830 --> 00:59:28.980 align:middle line:84% terms for this, but the definitions that 00:59:28.980 --> 00:59:30.960 align:middle line:84% are included in the amendment that now pends 00:59:30.960 --> 00:59:34.380 align:middle line:84% before the Senate is calculated to ensure that, whatever you 00:59:34.380 --> 00:59:37.920 align:middle line:84% call it, if it possesses those traits 00:59:37.920 --> 00:59:41.670 align:middle line:84% and you do not have a license, then, Mr. President, 00:59:41.670 --> 00:59:44.010 align:middle line:90% you are violating the law. 00:59:44.010 --> 00:59:45.600 align:middle line:84% And Mr. President, I know people have 00:59:45.600 --> 00:59:49.800 align:middle line:84% suggested that we should punish that illegal possession 00:59:49.800 --> 00:59:51.360 align:middle line:90% severely. 00:59:51.360 --> 00:59:54.150 align:middle line:84% And I would point out that unlike other proposals that we 00:59:54.150 --> 00:59:59.880 align:middle line:84% have seen, the penalty for violating the law that we amend 00:59:59.880 --> 01:00:07.820 align:middle line:84% is a imprisonment term of between 18 months and life. 01:00:07.820 --> 01:00:10.910 align:middle line:84% People have sought a strict penalty. 01:00:10.910 --> 01:00:14.390 align:middle line:84% This amendment provides a strict penalty. 01:00:14.390 --> 01:00:18.800 align:middle line:84% It also, Mr. President, requires that all lawful gun owners 01:00:18.800 --> 01:00:21.650 align:middle line:84% be notified of these changes in the law 01:00:21.650 --> 01:00:25.430 align:middle line:84% so that this change does not become a trap to the unwary. 01:00:25.430 --> 01:00:29.880 align:middle line:84% And, Mr. President, it provides a delayed effective date 01:00:29.880 --> 01:00:33.830 align:middle line:84% so that folks that may be in possession of these devices 01:00:33.830 --> 01:00:36.170 align:middle line:84% without the appropriate license can 01:00:36.170 --> 01:00:39.770 align:middle line:84% seek to either come into compliance with the law 01:00:39.770 --> 01:00:42.590 align:middle line:84% or detach themselves from possession 01:00:42.590 --> 01:00:45.350 align:middle line:84% of that particular device, which they can no longer 01:00:45.350 --> 01:00:47.630 align:middle line:90% legally possess. 01:00:47.630 --> 01:00:50.180 align:middle line:84% Now, throughout the afternoon, Mr. President, 01:00:50.180 --> 01:00:54.980 align:middle line:84% there was a discussion relative to the manufacturers 01:00:54.980 --> 01:00:55.797 align:middle line:90% of these devices. 01:00:55.797 --> 01:00:57.380 align:middle line:84% And it was that discussion that helped 01:00:57.380 --> 01:00:59.917 align:middle line:84% to make this bill stronger, because one 01:00:59.917 --> 01:01:01.625 align:middle line:84% of the requirements in the amendment that 01:01:01.625 --> 01:01:05.540 align:middle line:84% pends before the Senate is to notify those who manufacture 01:01:05.540 --> 01:01:09.080 align:middle line:84% these devices that they should not be shipping them 01:01:09.080 --> 01:01:11.300 align:middle line:90% into Massachusetts. 01:01:11.300 --> 01:01:13.940 align:middle line:84% Within the confines of our federal constitution 01:01:13.940 --> 01:01:17.870 align:middle line:84% and the Interstate Commerce Clause, that's what we can do. 01:01:17.870 --> 01:01:20.450 align:middle line:84% In this amendment, that is what we do. 01:01:20.450 --> 01:01:24.320 align:middle line:84% So Mr. President, this is a discussion 01:01:24.320 --> 01:01:28.580 align:middle line:84% that certainly needs to have more participation, more 01:01:28.580 --> 01:01:33.720 align:middle line:84% awareness, more engagement, and more due process. 01:01:33.720 --> 01:01:36.260 align:middle line:84% But if we are summoned to act today, 01:01:36.260 --> 01:01:40.730 align:middle line:84% this is a reasonably balanced amendment that will allow us 01:01:40.730 --> 01:01:46.190 align:middle line:84% to respond to those who would try to circumvent our laws 01:01:46.190 --> 01:01:49.940 align:middle line:84% relative to the licensure of fully automatic weapons 01:01:49.940 --> 01:01:53.780 align:middle line:84% and send a message loud and clear that if you are not 01:01:53.780 --> 01:01:57.050 align:middle line:84% appropriately licensed-- as most people in the Commonwealth are 01:01:57.050 --> 01:01:58.250 align:middle line:90% not-- 01:01:58.250 --> 01:02:03.050 align:middle line:84% then you better not possess one of these devices on a firearm. 01:02:03.050 --> 01:02:05.570 align:middle line:84% I think that's about as clear as it can be. 01:02:05.570 --> 01:02:08.960 align:middle line:84% And Mr. President, I hope that we will move forward 01:02:08.960 --> 01:02:10.220 align:middle line:90% with this measure. 01:02:10.220 --> 01:02:13.220 align:middle line:84% And Mr. President, I would move that when 01:02:13.220 --> 01:02:16.960 align:middle line:84% a vote is taken on this matter, it be taken by a standing vote. 01:02:16.960 --> 01:02:19.970 align:middle line:84% Gentlemen moves that when the vote on the matter be taken, 01:02:19.970 --> 01:02:22.220 align:middle line:90% it be taken by a standing vote. 01:02:22.220 --> 01:02:24.248 align:middle line:84% Those joining with him rise and be counted. 01:02:24.248 --> 01:02:34.028 align:middle line:90% 01:02:34.028 --> 01:02:36.962 align:middle line:84% I'm sorry, we're taking a vote on the [INAUDIBLE].. 01:02:36.962 --> 01:02:43.330 align:middle line:90% 01:02:43.330 --> 01:02:44.920 align:middle line:90% The chair misunderstood. 01:02:44.920 --> 01:02:47.620 align:middle line:84% I thought when the vote is taken that he 01:02:47.620 --> 01:02:51.140 align:middle line:84% was asking that it be taken by a standing vote, as opposed 01:02:51.140 --> 01:02:53.224 align:middle line:90% that we take the vote right now. 01:02:53.224 --> 01:02:58.000 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:02:58.000 --> 01:02:59.030 align:middle line:90% OK. 01:02:59.030 --> 01:03:03.952 align:middle line:84% So if you are in favor of this, rise and be counted. 01:03:03.952 --> 01:03:06.838 align:middle line:90% 01:03:06.838 --> 01:03:10.245 align:middle line:84% In favor of the amendment, rise and be counted. 01:03:10.245 --> 01:03:16.200 align:middle line:90% 01:03:16.200 --> 01:03:21.750 align:middle line:84% Well, the chair-- the chair has been informed 01:03:21.750 --> 01:03:24.900 align:middle line:84% that this is on the matter itself, 01:03:24.900 --> 01:03:27.030 align:middle line:84% although I think a lot of us thought 01:03:27.030 --> 01:03:30.360 align:middle line:84% it was on the question of when his vote-- when 01:03:30.360 --> 01:03:33.240 align:middle line:84% a vote is taken, it will be taken by a standing vote. 01:03:33.240 --> 01:03:35.910 align:middle line:84% That said, let's complete this process. 01:03:35.910 --> 01:03:39.000 align:middle line:84% And we will go on from there, because I know there 01:03:39.000 --> 01:03:41.157 align:middle line:90% are others who wish to speak. 01:03:41.157 --> 01:03:49.310 align:middle line:90% 01:03:49.310 --> 01:03:49.970 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:03:49.970 --> 01:03:52.330 align:middle line:84% Those opposed, rise and be counted. 01:03:52.330 --> 01:04:01.750 align:middle line:90% 01:04:01.750 --> 01:04:04.320 align:middle line:84% 33 having voted in the affirmative, 01:04:04.320 --> 01:04:07.240 align:middle line:90% none in the negative. 01:04:07.240 --> 01:04:11.860 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 01:04:11.860 --> 01:04:14.158 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in a brief recess. 01:04:14.158 --> 01:04:23.560 align:middle line:90% 01:04:23.560 --> 01:04:24.980 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in order. 01:04:24.980 --> 01:04:31.450 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the senator from Middlesex and Worcester. 01:04:31.450 --> 01:04:34.834 align:middle line:84% Mr. Eldridge, for what purpose does the gentleman rise? 01:04:34.834 --> 01:04:37.220 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:04:37.220 --> 01:04:41.970 align:middle line:84% The gentleman doubts the vote and asks for a call of the yeas 01:04:41.970 --> 01:04:43.030 align:middle line:90% and nays. 01:04:43.030 --> 01:04:46.221 align:middle line:84% Those rise-- those joining with him, rise and be counted. 01:04:46.221 --> 01:04:54.190 align:middle line:90% 01:04:54.190 --> 01:04:56.440 align:middle line:84% A sufficient number having arisen, 01:04:56.440 --> 01:04:59.110 align:middle line:84% the yeas and nays are ordered, and the clerk 01:04:59.110 --> 01:05:02.452 align:middle line:84% will call the roll beginning with the Chair. 01:05:02.452 --> 01:05:03.946 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:05:03.946 --> 01:05:20.890 align:middle line:90% 01:05:20.890 --> 01:05:23.130 align:middle line:90% Call beginning with the chair. 01:05:23.130 --> 01:05:27.581 align:middle line:84% And the question is on adoption of the amendment. 01:05:27.581 --> 01:05:28.080 align:middle line:90% Rosenberg. 01:05:28.080 --> 01:05:28.538 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:28.538 --> 01:05:29.037 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:29.037 --> 01:05:31.750 align:middle line:90% 01:05:31.750 --> 01:05:32.721 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett. 01:05:32.721 --> 01:05:33.220 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:33.220 --> 01:05:35.550 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:35.550 --> 01:05:37.710 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore. 01:05:37.710 --> 01:05:38.660 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:38.660 --> 01:05:40.090 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:40.090 --> 01:05:41.000 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady. 01:05:41.000 --> 01:05:41.700 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:41.700 --> 01:05:43.630 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:43.630 --> 01:05:44.860 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger. 01:05:44.860 --> 01:05:45.480 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:45.480 --> 01:05:46.700 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:46.700 --> 01:05:48.641 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler. 01:05:48.641 --> 01:05:49.140 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:49.140 --> 01:05:50.260 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:50.260 --> 01:05:51.730 align:middle line:90% Sonya Chang-Diaz. 01:05:51.730 --> 01:05:52.630 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:52.630 --> 01:05:53.980 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:53.980 --> 01:05:55.220 align:middle line:90% Cynthia's Stone Creem. 01:05:55.220 --> 01:05:55.720 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:55.720 --> 01:05:57.450 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:57.450 --> 01:05:58.100 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr. 01:05:58.100 --> 01:05:58.600 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:58.600 --> 01:06:00.930 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:00.930 --> 01:06:02.440 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. deMacedo. 01:06:02.440 --> 01:06:02.940 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:02.940 --> 01:06:04.480 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:04.480 --> 01:06:06.171 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico. 01:06:06.171 --> 01:06:06.670 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:06.670 --> 01:06:07.930 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:07.930 --> 01:06:09.040 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue. 01:06:09.040 --> 01:06:09.820 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:09.820 --> 01:06:11.240 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:11.240 --> 01:06:12.070 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 01:06:12.070 --> 01:06:12.580 align:middle line:90% Did 01:06:12.580 --> 01:06:13.340 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:13.340 --> 01:06:15.170 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:15.170 --> 01:06:16.730 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 01:06:16.730 --> 01:06:18.430 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:18.430 --> 01:06:19.360 align:middle line:90% Linda Dorcena Forry. 01:06:19.360 --> 01:06:20.121 align:middle line:90% Course 01:06:20.121 --> 01:06:20.620 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:20.620 --> 01:06:22.480 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:22.480 --> 01:06:23.660 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman. 01:06:23.660 --> 01:06:24.160 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:24.160 --> 01:06:25.280 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:25.280 --> 01:06:26.300 align:middle line:90% Ann M. Gobi. 01:06:26.300 --> 01:06:27.000 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:27.000 --> 01:06:29.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:29.200 --> 01:06:30.210 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds. 01:06:30.210 --> 01:06:31.188 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:31.188 --> 01:06:32.166 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:32.166 --> 01:06:34.111 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason, Jr. 01:06:34.111 --> 01:06:34.611 align:middle line:90% Yep. 01:06:34.611 --> 01:06:36.080 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:36.080 --> 01:06:37.600 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen. 01:06:37.600 --> 01:06:38.100 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:38.100 --> 01:06:39.710 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:39.710 --> 01:06:40.700 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan. 01:06:40.700 --> 01:06:41.410 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:41.410 --> 01:06:42.910 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:42.910 --> 01:06:43.890 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser. 01:06:43.890 --> 01:06:44.590 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:44.590 --> 01:06:46.260 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:46.260 --> 01:06:47.240 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis. 01:06:47.240 --> 01:06:48.010 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:48.010 --> 01:06:49.610 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:49.610 --> 01:06:50.790 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien. 01:06:50.790 --> 01:06:51.580 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:51.580 --> 01:06:52.772 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:52.772 --> 01:06:54.520 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely. 01:06:54.520 --> 01:06:55.020 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:55.020 --> 01:06:56.690 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:56.690 --> 01:06:57.770 align:middle line:90% Thomas M. McGee. 01:06:57.770 --> 01:06:58.340 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:58.340 --> 01:07:00.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:00.200 --> 01:07:01.370 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny. 01:07:01.370 --> 01:07:02.030 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:02.030 --> 01:07:04.386 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:04.386 --> 01:07:05.323 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore. 01:07:05.323 --> 01:07:05.823 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:05.823 --> 01:07:07.260 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:07.260 --> 01:07:09.471 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor. 01:07:09.471 --> 01:07:09.970 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:09.970 --> 01:07:11.350 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:11.350 --> 01:07:12.730 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives. 01:07:12.730 --> 01:07:13.650 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:13.650 --> 01:07:14.680 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:14.680 --> 01:07:16.340 align:middle line:90% Marc R. Pacheco. 01:07:16.340 --> 01:07:16.960 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:16.960 --> 01:07:18.450 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:18.450 --> 01:07:19.721 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Rodrigues. 01:07:19.721 --> 01:07:20.220 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:20.220 --> 01:07:21.620 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:21.620 --> 01:07:23.140 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross. 01:07:23.140 --> 01:07:23.640 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:23.640 --> 01:07:25.150 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:25.150 --> 01:07:26.190 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush. 01:07:26.190 --> 01:07:27.120 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:27.120 --> 01:07:28.660 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:28.660 --> 01:07:30.170 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka. 01:07:30.170 --> 01:07:30.670 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:30.670 --> 01:07:31.770 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:31.770 --> 01:07:33.330 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr. 01:07:33.330 --> 01:07:34.196 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:34.196 --> 01:07:34.695 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:34.695 --> 01:07:38.340 align:middle line:90% 01:07:38.340 --> 01:07:39.360 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty. 01:07:39.360 --> 01:07:39.860 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:39.860 --> 01:07:41.930 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:41.930 --> 01:07:42.960 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch. 01:07:42.960 --> 01:07:43.590 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:43.590 --> 01:07:44.710 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:44.710 --> 01:07:46.429 align:middle line:90% Have all members been recorded? 01:07:46.429 --> 01:07:47.395 align:middle line:90% Including the-- 01:07:47.395 --> 01:07:57.540 align:middle line:90% 01:07:57.540 --> 01:08:00.950 align:middle line:84% On this matter, by a roll call vote, 01:08:00.950 --> 01:08:03.660 align:middle line:84% 38 having voted in the affirmative, none 01:08:03.660 --> 01:08:07.600 align:middle line:84% in the negative, the amendment is adopted. 01:08:07.600 --> 01:08:14.160 align:middle line:84% The Chair recognizes the senator from Essex and Middlesex, Ms. 01:08:14.160 --> 01:08:18.660 align:middle line:84% L'Italien, for the purposes of brief remarks, 01:08:18.660 --> 01:08:20.560 align:middle line:90% if there is no objection. 01:08:20.560 --> 01:08:21.850 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 01:08:21.850 --> 01:08:36.430 align:middle line:90% 01:08:36.430 --> 01:08:38.710 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 01:08:38.710 --> 01:08:40.899 align:middle line:84% Last week, when I stood before you 01:08:40.899 --> 01:08:45.220 align:middle line:84% to offer our collective condolences on behalf 01:08:45.220 --> 01:08:49.120 align:middle line:84% of Rhonda LeRocque, who lived in Tewksbury, 01:08:49.120 --> 01:08:53.080 align:middle line:84% I said that I hoped that we would be doing more than just 01:08:53.080 --> 01:08:56.660 align:middle line:84% paying our condolences and having a moment of silence. 01:08:56.660 --> 01:08:59.319 align:middle line:84% I am grateful to everyone that has worked 01:08:59.319 --> 01:09:02.620 align:middle line:84% on this collaboratively to strike a balance 01:09:02.620 --> 01:09:05.620 align:middle line:84% to allow for public input this coming week, but most 01:09:05.620 --> 01:09:08.890 align:middle line:84% importantly because on Saturday morning, 01:09:08.890 --> 01:09:12.790 align:middle line:84% I am going to go to the memorial service 01:09:12.790 --> 01:09:16.660 align:middle line:84% of this beautiful 41-year-old lady who was cut down 01:09:16.660 --> 01:09:18.830 align:middle line:90% in the prime of her life. 01:09:18.830 --> 01:09:21.069 align:middle line:84% And so I feel that I'm going to be 01:09:21.069 --> 01:09:24.069 align:middle line:84% able to look her family in the eye 01:09:24.069 --> 01:09:27.220 align:middle line:84% and be able to say, with all sincerity, 01:09:27.220 --> 01:09:31.630 align:middle line:84% that we in the Senate have tried to do right by their family 01:09:31.630 --> 01:09:36.910 align:middle line:84% and to do what we can to try to prevent any future mass 01:09:36.910 --> 01:09:38.529 align:middle line:90% shootings. 01:09:38.529 --> 01:09:40.630 align:middle line:84% So again, I just want to thank all of you 01:09:40.630 --> 01:09:42.950 align:middle line:90% for working together on this. 01:09:42.950 --> 01:09:44.740 align:middle line:84% And I will be conveying, you know, 01:09:44.740 --> 01:09:48.640 align:middle line:84% the collective condolences of the entire Senate on behalf 01:09:48.640 --> 01:09:52.060 align:middle line:84% of all of us when I attend that funeral service Saturday 01:09:52.060 --> 01:09:52.729 align:middle line:90% morning. 01:09:52.729 --> 01:09:53.229 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:09:53.229 --> 01:09:56.080 align:middle line:90% 01:09:56.080 --> 01:09:57.930 align:middle line:84% Senator from Worcester, Mr. Moore 01:09:57.930 --> 01:10:00.540 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent to make a statement, 01:10:00.540 --> 01:10:01.590 align:middle line:90% if there's no objection. 01:10:01.590 --> 01:10:03.030 align:middle line:90% Does the Chair hear any? 01:10:03.030 --> 01:10:04.350 align:middle line:90% The Chair does not. 01:10:04.350 --> 01:10:06.379 align:middle line:84% The senator from Worcester, Mr. Moore. 01:10:06.379 --> 01:10:07.420 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 01:10:07.420 --> 01:10:12.450 align:middle line:84% And I want to thank the body for the vote that we just took. 01:10:12.450 --> 01:10:15.180 align:middle line:84% If you look-- we all know the tragedy that took place 01:10:15.180 --> 01:10:17.700 align:middle line:84% in Nevada and the impact it's had 01:10:17.700 --> 01:10:19.890 align:middle line:84% across the country to our families, 01:10:19.890 --> 01:10:23.020 align:middle line:84% to the families of the people in our country. 01:10:23.020 --> 01:10:25.410 align:middle line:84% But I think we should be proud today 01:10:25.410 --> 01:10:28.920 align:middle line:84% that we are one of the first-- or the first state 01:10:28.920 --> 01:10:32.180 align:middle line:84% in the country to respond as one body. 01:10:32.180 --> 01:10:33.780 align:middle line:84% It's not Democrat, not Republican, 01:10:33.780 --> 01:10:36.660 align:middle line:84% we are one body that responded to this tragedy. 01:10:36.660 --> 01:10:38.830 align:middle line:84% And I think we should be proud of that. 01:10:38.830 --> 01:10:43.740 align:middle line:84% And I want to thank Senator Creem, the minority leader, 01:10:43.740 --> 01:10:48.870 align:middle line:84% Senator Tarr, Senator Hinds, Senator Rodrigues, 01:10:48.870 --> 01:10:51.921 align:middle line:84% and the voices of the Second Amendment advocates and other 01:10:51.921 --> 01:10:53.670 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] and the Mass. chiefs of police 01:10:53.670 --> 01:10:57.000 align:middle line:84% for coming forward and providing their input so that we can, 01:10:57.000 --> 01:11:00.570 align:middle line:84% as one community, come together and address this issue so 01:11:00.570 --> 01:11:02.700 align:middle line:84% that hopefully, it will never happen again. 01:11:02.700 --> 01:11:03.660 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:11:03.660 --> 01:11:07.020 align:middle line:90% 01:11:07.020 --> 01:11:09.345 align:middle line:84% The next amendment we'll return to 01:11:09.345 --> 01:11:12.620 align:middle line:84% is a redrafted amendment number 10, the title 01:11:12.620 --> 01:11:15.060 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 01:11:15.060 --> 01:11:17.180 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 10 by Mr. Tarr, substance 01:11:17.180 --> 01:11:21.080 align:middle line:90% use disorders services. 01:11:21.080 --> 01:11:24.380 align:middle line:84% The Chair recognizes for comments 01:11:24.380 --> 01:11:26.806 align:middle line:84% the senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 01:11:26.806 --> 01:11:29.180 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. President, and through you to the members. 01:11:29.180 --> 01:11:32.420 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, folks in this chamber and in this building 01:11:32.420 --> 01:11:34.940 align:middle line:84% have labored long and hard to try 01:11:34.940 --> 01:11:37.430 align:middle line:84% to combat the scourge of opiate abuse 01:11:37.430 --> 01:11:40.400 align:middle line:84% that has confronted our state and this country. 01:11:40.400 --> 01:11:42.950 align:middle line:84% Fortunately, Mr. President, that work 01:11:42.950 --> 01:11:45.410 align:middle line:84% has set the stage for many positive developments, 01:11:45.410 --> 01:11:49.580 align:middle line:84% one of which is the ability to leverage federal funding 01:11:49.580 --> 01:11:51.620 align:middle line:90% to assist us in those efforts. 01:11:51.620 --> 01:11:53.690 align:middle line:84% This particular amendment, Mr. President, 01:11:53.690 --> 01:11:57.620 align:middle line:84% creates the statutory infrastructure and the budget 01:11:57.620 --> 01:12:01.040 align:middle line:84% infrastructure for us to be able to receive as many as $30 01:12:01.040 --> 01:12:03.590 align:middle line:84% million to assist in that process 01:12:03.590 --> 01:12:05.360 align:middle line:90% and in that ongoing effort. 01:12:05.360 --> 01:12:08.120 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, as a result, the ability 01:12:08.120 --> 01:12:11.630 align:middle line:84% to capture those dollars is dependent on the passage 01:12:11.630 --> 01:12:12.540 align:middle line:90% of this amendment. 01:12:12.540 --> 01:12:14.700 align:middle line:90% And I hope that it is adopted. 01:12:14.700 --> 01:12:15.481 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:12:15.481 --> 01:12:17.730 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the redrafted amendment. 01:12:17.730 --> 01:12:19.110 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:12:19.110 --> 01:12:20.130 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:12:20.130 --> 01:12:22.742 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the redrafted amendment is adopted. 01:12:22.742 --> 01:12:24.200 align:middle line:84% For the edification of the members, 01:12:24.200 --> 01:12:26.010 align:middle line:84% there is one additional amendment pending. 01:12:26.010 --> 01:12:29.900 align:middle line:84% There is a redraft, which is just being finalized. 01:12:29.900 --> 01:12:32.000 align:middle line:84% The Chair is recommending a roll call 01:12:32.000 --> 01:12:35.840 align:middle line:84% on the main question, which will follow immediately 01:12:35.840 --> 01:12:37.430 align:middle line:90% after that amendment. 01:12:37.430 --> 01:12:40.760 align:middle line:84% And there are no further controversial matters 01:12:40.760 --> 01:12:44.630 align:middle line:84% or matters that require a roll call after the roll call is 01:12:44.630 --> 01:12:46.460 align:middle line:90% taken on the main question. 01:12:46.460 --> 01:12:51.102 align:middle line:90% So is the amendment filed? 01:12:51.102 --> 01:12:52.430 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:12:52.430 --> 01:12:53.630 align:middle line:90% OK. 01:12:53.630 --> 01:12:55.790 align:middle line:84% I'll return to the final amendment. 01:12:55.790 --> 01:12:59.300 align:middle line:84% It's amendment number nine, offered by the senator 01:12:59.300 --> 01:13:02.350 align:middle line:84% from Essex Mr. Tarr, a redrafted amendment, 01:13:02.350 --> 01:13:04.470 align:middle line:84% the title of which the clerk will read. 01:13:04.470 --> 01:13:07.160 align:middle line:84% Amendment number nine by Mr. Tarr, gaming Casino employee 01:13:07.160 --> 01:13:09.080 align:middle line:90% registration requirements. 01:13:09.080 --> 01:13:10.760 align:middle line:90% Senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr. 01:13:10.760 --> 01:13:12.380 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 01:13:12.380 --> 01:13:15.500 align:middle line:84% There are provisions included in some documents that 01:13:15.500 --> 01:13:18.110 align:middle line:84% have been moving through the building, relative to allowing 01:13:18.110 --> 01:13:21.140 align:middle line:84% the Gaming Commission to exempt certain individuals 01:13:21.140 --> 01:13:23.540 align:middle line:84% from the requirements of vetting. 01:13:23.540 --> 01:13:25.490 align:middle line:84% And this particular amendment would 01:13:25.490 --> 01:13:29.030 align:middle line:84% require them to report to us on the categories of individuals 01:13:29.030 --> 01:13:31.700 align:middle line:84% that have received that exemption, so that if we make 01:13:31.700 --> 01:13:34.670 align:middle line:84% a collective decision that such action is inappropriate, 01:13:34.670 --> 01:13:36.350 align:middle line:90% we can take corrective action. 01:13:36.350 --> 01:13:40.200 align:middle line:84% Mr. President, I hope the amendment is adopted. 01:13:40.200 --> 01:13:43.110 align:middle line:84% The question is on adoption of the redrafted amendment. 01:13:43.110 --> 01:13:44.700 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:13:44.700 --> 01:13:45.660 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:13:45.660 --> 01:13:48.590 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the redrafted amendment is adopted. 01:13:48.590 --> 01:13:50.510 align:middle line:84% All of the amendments having been disposed of, 01:13:50.510 --> 01:13:52.301 align:middle line:84% the question now comes on ordering the bill 01:13:52.301 --> 01:13:53.180 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 01:13:53.180 --> 01:13:55.260 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:13:55.260 --> 01:13:56.030 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:13:56.030 --> 01:13:57.770 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the bill is ordered to a third reading. 01:13:57.770 --> 01:13:58.910 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 01:13:58.910 --> 01:14:01.010 align:middle line:84% An act making appropriations for the fiscal year 01:14:01.010 --> 01:14:04.130 align:middle line:84% 2017 to provide for supplementing certain existing 01:14:04.130 --> 01:14:07.150 align:middle line:84% appropriations and for certain other activities and projects. 01:14:07.150 --> 01:14:10.190 align:middle line:90% Senate number 2177 amended. 01:14:10.190 --> 01:14:11.760 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 01:14:11.760 --> 01:14:13.760 align:middle line:84% And the question will come on passing the bill 01:14:13.760 --> 01:14:14.900 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 01:14:14.900 --> 01:14:19.640 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. Spilka. 01:14:19.640 --> 01:14:20.690 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. President. 01:14:20.690 --> 01:14:23.110 align:middle line:84% I ask that when a vote be taken, it be taken by-- 01:14:23.110 --> 01:14:23.780 align:middle line:84% The vote on the matter be taken, it'll 01:14:23.780 --> 01:14:25.260 align:middle line:84% be taken by a call of the yeas and nays 01:14:25.260 --> 01:14:26.525 align:middle line:84% those joining with the rise and be counted. 01:14:26.525 --> 01:14:27.710 align:middle line:90% --call of the yeas and nays. 01:14:27.710 --> 01:14:30.980 align:middle line:84% A sufficient number having arisen, when the vote is taken, 01:14:30.980 --> 01:14:33.350 align:middle line:84% it will be taken by a call of the yeas and nays, which 01:14:33.350 --> 01:14:35.570 align:middle line:90% is right now. 01:14:35.570 --> 01:14:39.404 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the roll. 01:14:39.404 --> 01:14:40.856 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:14:40.856 --> 01:14:49.570 align:middle line:90% 01:14:49.570 --> 01:14:51.479 align:middle line:90% Stanley C. Rosenberg. 01:14:51.479 --> 01:14:52.446 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:52.446 --> 01:14:52.946 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:52.946 --> 01:14:56.370 align:middle line:90% 01:14:56.370 --> 01:14:57.770 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett. 01:14:57.770 --> 01:14:58.450 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:58.450 --> 01:15:00.560 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:00.560 --> 01:15:01.961 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore. 01:15:01.961 --> 01:15:02.460 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:02.460 --> 01:15:03.820 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:03.820 --> 01:15:05.330 align:middle line:90% Michael D Brady. 01:15:05.330 --> 01:15:05.830 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:05.830 --> 01:15:06.832 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:06.832 --> 01:15:07.790 align:middle line:90% William N Brownsberger. 01:15:07.790 --> 01:15:08.940 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:08.940 --> 01:15:10.690 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:10.690 --> 01:15:11.660 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler. 01:15:11.660 --> 01:15:12.159 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:12.159 --> 01:15:13.410 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:13.410 --> 01:15:14.640 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz. 01:15:14.640 --> 01:15:15.230 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:15.230 --> 01:15:16.590 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:16.590 --> 01:15:17.850 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem. 01:15:17.850 --> 01:15:18.440 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:18.440 --> 01:15:20.040 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:20.040 --> 01:15:20.910 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr. 01:15:20.910 --> 01:15:21.540 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:21.540 --> 01:15:22.890 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:22.890 --> 01:15:24.400 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. deMacedo. 01:15:24.400 --> 01:15:25.080 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:25.080 --> 01:15:27.530 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:27.530 --> 01:15:28.820 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico 01:15:28.820 --> 01:15:29.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:29.760 --> 01:15:31.280 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:31.280 --> 01:15:32.090 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue. 01:15:32.090 --> 01:15:32.290 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:32.290 --> 01:15:32.790 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:32.790 --> 01:15:35.160 align:middle line:90% 01:15:35.160 --> 01:15:36.370 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 01:15:36.370 --> 01:15:36.870 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:36.870 --> 01:15:38.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:38.760 --> 01:15:39.950 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 01:15:39.950 --> 01:15:40.530 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:40.530 --> 01:15:42.190 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:42.190 --> 01:15:43.480 align:middle line:90% Linda Dorcena Forry. 01:15:43.480 --> 01:15:44.090 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:44.090 --> 01:15:46.080 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:46.080 --> 01:15:47.210 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman. 01:15:47.210 --> 01:15:48.000 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:48.000 --> 01:15:49.470 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:49.470 --> 01:15:50.540 align:middle line:90% Ann M. Gobi 01:15:50.540 --> 01:15:51.040 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:51.040 --> 01:15:52.280 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:52.280 --> 01:15:53.400 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds. 01:15:53.400 --> 01:15:54.090 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:54.090 --> 01:15:56.120 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:56.120 --> 01:15:57.540 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason, Jr. 01:15:57.540 --> 01:15:58.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:58.200 --> 01:15:59.520 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:59.520 --> 01:16:00.650 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen. 01:16:00.650 --> 01:16:01.350 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:01.350 --> 01:16:03.090 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:03.090 --> 01:16:04.101 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan. 01:16:04.101 --> 01:16:04.600 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:04.600 --> 01:16:06.030 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:06.030 --> 01:16:07.571 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser. 01:16:07.571 --> 01:16:08.070 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:08.070 --> 01:16:09.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:09.500 --> 01:16:10.710 align:middle line:90% Jason M Lewis. 01:16:10.710 --> 01:16:11.440 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:11.440 --> 01:16:13.090 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:13.090 --> 01:16:14.280 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien. 01:16:14.280 --> 01:16:14.940 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:14.940 --> 01:16:16.930 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:16.930 --> 01:16:17.920 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely. 01:16:17.920 --> 01:16:18.560 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:18.560 --> 01:16:20.580 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:20.580 --> 01:16:22.150 align:middle line:90% Thomas M. McGee. 01:16:22.150 --> 01:16:22.650 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:22.650 --> 01:16:23.730 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:23.730 --> 01:16:24.600 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny. 01:16:24.600 --> 01:16:26.010 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:26.010 --> 01:16:27.490 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:27.490 --> 01:16:28.720 align:middle line:90% Mike L. Moore. 01:16:28.720 --> 01:16:29.220 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:29.220 --> 01:16:30.670 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:30.670 --> 01:16:31.830 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor. 01:16:31.830 --> 01:16:32.540 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:32.540 --> 01:16:34.350 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:34.350 --> 01:16:35.790 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives. 01:16:35.790 --> 01:16:36.290 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:36.290 --> 01:16:38.230 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:38.230 --> 01:16:39.830 align:middle line:90% Mark R. Pacheco. 01:16:39.830 --> 01:16:40.330 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:40.330 --> 01:16:41.700 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:41.700 --> 01:16:42.960 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Rodrigues. 01:16:42.960 --> 01:16:43.590 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:43.590 --> 01:16:45.180 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:45.180 --> 01:16:46.410 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross. 01:16:46.410 --> 01:16:47.300 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:47.300 --> 01:16:48.900 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:48.900 --> 01:16:49.800 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush. 01:16:49.800 --> 01:16:50.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:50.500 --> 01:16:51.850 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:51.850 --> 01:16:53.130 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka. 01:16:53.130 --> 01:16:54.060 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:54.060 --> 01:16:55.380 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:55.380 --> 01:16:56.650 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr. 01:16:56.650 --> 01:16:57.150 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:57.150 --> 01:16:58.650 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:16:58.650 --> 01:16:59.510 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty. 01:16:59.510 --> 01:17:00.420 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:17:00.420 --> 01:17:01.560 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:17:01.560 --> 01:17:03.048 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch. 01:17:03.048 --> 01:17:03.548 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:17:03.548 --> 01:17:04.048 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:17:04.048 --> 01:17:11.960 align:middle line:90% 01:17:11.960 --> 01:17:14.360 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 38 having voted in the affirmative, none 01:17:14.360 --> 01:17:17.720 align:middle line:84% in the negative, the bill is passed to be engrossed. 01:17:17.720 --> 01:17:21.350 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex, Ms. Jehlen, and the senator 01:17:21.350 --> 01:17:24.050 align:middle line:84% from Essex and Middlesex, Ms. L'Italien 01:17:24.050 --> 01:17:25.720 align:middle line:84% move that when the Senate adjourn today, 01:17:25.720 --> 01:17:29.870 align:middle line:84% it do so in memory of Somerville police officer and Tewksbury 01:17:29.870 --> 01:17:31.880 align:middle line:90% resident Louis Remigio. 01:17:31.880 --> 01:17:37.730 align:middle line:90% 01:17:37.730 --> 01:17:40.790 align:middle line:84% Officer Remigio was a 30-year veteran of the Somerville 01:17:40.790 --> 01:17:43.670 align:middle line:84% police department who died tragically Monday 01:17:43.670 --> 01:17:46.220 align:middle line:84% after being involved in a motor vehicle accident in New 01:17:46.220 --> 01:17:48.410 align:middle line:90% Hampshire Sunday morning. 01:17:48.410 --> 01:17:51.080 align:middle line:84% Officer Remigio joined the Somerville police department 01:17:51.080 --> 01:17:53.060 align:middle line:90% in March, 1988. 01:17:53.060 --> 01:17:56.870 align:middle line:84% Most recently, he served in the department's traffic unit. 01:17:56.870 --> 01:17:59.900 align:middle line:84% Over his 30 year tenure, officer Remigio 01:17:59.900 --> 01:18:03.090 align:middle line:84% received multiple awards for service to the community, 01:18:03.090 --> 01:18:06.350 align:middle line:84% including two lifesaving awards, a meritorious Service 01:18:06.350 --> 01:18:09.110 align:middle line:84% Award, a beyond the call of duty award, 01:18:09.110 --> 01:18:12.310 align:middle line:84% and numerous commendations, both by his colleagues 01:18:12.310 --> 01:18:13.572 align:middle line:90% and by community members. 01:18:13.572 --> 01:18:19.890 align:middle line:90% 01:18:19.890 --> 01:18:24.750 align:middle line:84% He was the beloved husband of the late Amy Lynn Andrews, 01:18:24.750 --> 01:18:28.230 align:middle line:84% cherished father of Danielle and Alexandra Remigio, 01:18:28.230 --> 01:18:34.560 align:middle line:84% both of Tewksbury, loving son of the late Manuel and Francisca 01:18:34.560 --> 01:18:37.860 align:middle line:84% Remigio, dear brother of Anna O'Shea 01:18:37.860 --> 01:18:43.310 align:middle line:84% and her husband John JC the third, 01:18:43.310 --> 01:18:46.430 align:middle line:84% Helena Wickstrom and her husband Timothy, 01:18:46.430 --> 01:18:49.670 align:middle line:84% and Natalie Pereira and her husband Edward. 01:18:49.670 --> 01:18:54.100 align:middle line:84% He is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews. 01:18:54.100 --> 01:18:56.560 align:middle line:84% Along with many extended relatives and friends, 01:18:56.560 --> 01:19:00.160 align:middle line:84% he leaves behind numerous devoted fellow officers 01:19:00.160 --> 01:19:02.260 align:middle line:90% in the city of Somerville. 01:19:02.260 --> 01:19:05.890 align:middle line:84% He was a member of the Law Keepers' Motorcycle Club 01:19:05.890 --> 01:19:11.110 align:middle line:84% and a former coach of Tewksbury and Somerville youth sports. 01:19:11.110 --> 01:19:15.550 align:middle line:84% Officer Remigio was a dedicated officer known for his empathy 01:19:15.550 --> 01:19:18.430 align:middle line:84% both on and off duty, and will be remembered 01:19:18.430 --> 01:19:22.060 align:middle line:84% for his tremendous contributions to public safety 01:19:22.060 --> 01:19:25.990 align:middle line:84% and the communities of Somerville and Tewksbury. 01:19:25.990 --> 01:19:27.700 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the motion. 01:19:27.700 --> 01:19:29.600 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:19:29.600 --> 01:19:30.860 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:19:30.860 --> 01:19:32.720 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it and the motion prevails. 01:19:32.720 --> 01:19:35.890 align:middle line:84% The chair would ask all members and guests and staff 01:19:35.890 --> 01:19:39.272 align:middle line:84% to observe a moment of silent reflection. 01:19:39.272 --> 01:19:52.583 align:middle line:90% 01:19:52.583 --> 01:19:53.569 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL STRIKE] 01:19:53.569 --> 01:19:54.555 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:19:54.555 --> 01:20:02.960 align:middle line:90% 01:20:02.960 --> 01:20:04.799 align:middle line:90% A report of the committee. 01:20:04.799 --> 01:20:06.590 align:middle line:84% The Committee of Ways and Means [INAUDIBLE] 01:20:06.590 --> 01:20:10.437 align:middle line:84% the house bill establishing a sick leave bank for [INAUDIBLE] 01:20:10.437 --> 01:20:12.270 align:middle line:84% An employee of the Department of Corrections 01:20:12.270 --> 01:20:14.350 align:middle line:84% house number 3877 reports recommended 01:20:14.350 --> 01:20:17.720 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] to pass Karen E. Spilka for the committee. 01:20:17.720 --> 01:20:20.000 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. Spilka, 01:20:20.000 --> 01:20:21.620 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent to suspend 01:20:21.620 --> 01:20:24.440 align:middle line:84% the rules to allow the matter to be considered forthwith. 01:20:24.440 --> 01:20:26.347 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 01:20:26.347 --> 01:20:28.430 align:middle line:84% The Chair hears none, and the rules are suspended. 01:20:28.430 --> 01:20:30.221 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on to order the bill 01:20:30.221 --> 01:20:31.160 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 01:20:31.160 --> 01:20:33.060 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:20:33.060 --> 01:20:35.281 align:middle line:84% Opposed, no The ayes have it, the bill 01:20:35.281 --> 01:20:36.530 align:middle line:90% is ordered to a third reading. 01:20:36.530 --> 01:20:37.613 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 01:20:37.613 --> 01:20:39.260 align:middle line:84% And act establishing a sick leave bank 01:20:39.260 --> 01:20:41.843 align:middle line:84% for [INAUDIBLE],, an employee of the Department of Corrections 01:20:41.843 --> 01:20:44.350 align:middle line:90% house number 3877 amended. 01:20:44.350 --> 01:20:49.370 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bill should be engrossed. 01:20:49.370 --> 01:20:51.120 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:20:51.120 --> 01:20:52.220 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:20:52.220 --> 01:20:54.740 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the bill is passed to be engrossed. 01:20:54.740 --> 01:20:55.810 align:middle line:90% Report of the committee. 01:20:55.810 --> 01:20:57.440 align:middle line:84% The Committee is on rules, the two branches 01:20:57.440 --> 01:20:59.648 align:middle line:84% have to get currently, to whom is referred the Senate 01:20:59.648 --> 01:21:03.530 align:middle line:84% petition of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. Richard 01:21:03.530 --> 01:21:06.080 align:middle line:84% J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., and other members 01:21:06.080 --> 01:21:09.380 align:middle line:84% of general court for legislation to prevent illegal possession 01:21:09.380 --> 01:21:10.802 align:middle line:90% of rapid fire of firearms. 01:21:10.802 --> 01:21:12.760 align:middle line:84% Reports recommend the journal of [? trophies ?] 01:21:12.760 --> 01:21:16.250 align:middle line:84% suspended with reference to Mark C. Montigny for the committee. 01:21:16.250 --> 01:21:18.920 align:middle line:84% The senator from Bristol and Plymouth, Mr. Montigny, 01:21:18.920 --> 01:21:21.320 align:middle line:84% moves that the Senate rule 36 b is 01:21:21.320 --> 01:21:24.160 align:middle line:84% suspended so that the matter may be considered forthwith. 01:21:24.160 --> 01:21:26.520 align:middle line:90% All of those in favor, say aye. 01:21:26.520 --> 01:21:27.390 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:21:27.390 --> 01:21:29.223 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended. 01:21:29.223 --> 01:21:32.270 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on suspension of joint rule 12. 01:21:32.270 --> 01:21:34.320 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:21:34.320 --> 01:21:34.944 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:21:34.944 --> 01:21:36.860 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the rules are suspended. 01:21:36.860 --> 01:21:38.776 align:middle line:84% The petition will be referred to the Committee 01:21:38.776 --> 01:21:43.430 align:middle line:84% on Public Safety and Homeland Security. 01:21:43.430 --> 01:21:46.600 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr, 01:21:46.600 --> 01:21:48.491 align:middle line:84% offers an order, which the clerk will read. 01:21:48.491 --> 01:21:50.240 align:middle line:84% Order that when the Senate adjourns today, 01:21:50.240 --> 01:21:52.910 align:middle line:84% to adjourn to meet again on Monday next at 11:00 AM 01:21:52.910 --> 01:21:54.730 align:middle line:84% and that the clerk be directed to dispense 01:21:54.730 --> 01:21:56.150 align:middle line:90% with the printing of a calendar. 01:21:56.150 --> 01:21:57.983 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the order. 01:21:57.983 --> 01:21:58.962 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 01:21:58.962 --> 01:22:00.920 align:middle line:84% The Chair hears none, and the order is adopted. 01:22:00.920 --> 01:22:02.354 align:middle line:84% Senate will be in a brief recess. 01:22:02.354 --> 01:22:09.050 align:middle line:90% 01:22:09.050 --> 01:22:10.620 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex, Mr. Tarr, 01:22:10.620 --> 01:22:13.360 align:middle line:84% moves that the Senate do now adjourn. 01:22:13.360 --> 01:22:14.960 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:22:14.960 --> 01:22:15.725 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:22:15.725 --> 01:22:17.350 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the Senate stands 01:22:17.350 --> 01:22:21.100 align:middle line:84% adjourned in memory of officer Lewis M. Remigio, 01:22:21.100 --> 01:22:25.470 align:middle line:84% to meet again on Monday next at 11:00 AM. 01:22:25.470 --> 01:22:35.222 align:middle line:90%