WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:00.960 align:middle line:90% 00:00:00.960 --> 00:00:04.320 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:00:04.320 --> 00:00:21.709 align:middle line:90% 00:00:21.709 --> 00:00:22.209 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL BANG] 00:00:22.209 --> 00:00:25.520 align:middle line:90% The House will come to order. 00:00:25.520 --> 00:00:29.230 align:middle line:84% The hour to which the House has adjourned having arrived. 00:00:29.230 --> 00:00:30.550 align:middle line:90% We will begin with the prayer. 00:00:30.550 --> 00:00:34.980 align:middle line:90% 00:00:34.980 --> 00:00:35.570 align:middle line:90% Let us pray. 00:00:35.570 --> 00:00:38.260 align:middle line:90% 00:00:38.260 --> 00:00:41.290 align:middle line:84% God of truth, we pray for our elected members 00:00:41.290 --> 00:00:43.870 align:middle line:90% of this House and their staff. 00:00:43.870 --> 00:00:45.510 align:middle line:84% We pray for their continual efforts 00:00:45.510 --> 00:00:49.610 align:middle line:84% in crafting just and fair legislation. 00:00:49.610 --> 00:00:52.850 align:middle line:84% God of power and might, we pray in a spirit of Thanksgiving 00:00:52.850 --> 00:00:55.070 align:middle line:84% for our Commonwealth having dodged yet 00:00:55.070 --> 00:00:57.680 align:middle line:90% another powerful March storm. 00:00:57.680 --> 00:01:01.010 align:middle line:84% We are thankful as we have grown weary of unrelenting 00:01:01.010 --> 00:01:03.460 align:middle line:90% wintry weather. 00:01:03.460 --> 00:01:05.800 align:middle line:84% We are aware that unseasonable weather has long 00:01:05.800 --> 00:01:08.870 align:middle line:84% been a characteristic of this, our region. 00:01:08.870 --> 00:01:11.320 align:middle line:84% In fact, we remember that this week 00:01:11.320 --> 00:01:13.990 align:middle line:84% marks the 82nd anniversary of the worst flooding 00:01:13.990 --> 00:01:16.010 align:middle line:90% in the state's history. 00:01:16.010 --> 00:01:18.050 align:middle line:84% Cities and towns along the Connecticut River, 00:01:18.050 --> 00:01:20.270 align:middle line:84% including the City of Springfield, 00:01:20.270 --> 00:01:23.390 align:middle line:84% found their downtown precincts devastated. 00:01:23.390 --> 00:01:27.290 align:middle line:84% The Great Flood of 1936 killed 10 people, 00:01:27.290 --> 00:01:30.260 align:middle line:84% left 50,000 homeless, and caused damage 00:01:30.260 --> 00:01:34.340 align:middle line:84% in Massachusetts that totaled over then $200 million, 00:01:34.340 --> 00:01:38.030 align:middle line:84% about $5 billion in today's economy. 00:01:38.030 --> 00:01:41.900 align:middle line:84% The one silver lining was to be found in the flood's aftermath 00:01:41.900 --> 00:01:44.840 align:middle line:84% as the federal government's Works Project Administration, 00:01:44.840 --> 00:01:48.410 align:middle line:84% or WPA, employed many citizens who 00:01:48.410 --> 00:01:53.060 align:middle line:84% had been unemployed since the start of the Great Depression. 00:01:53.060 --> 00:01:56.380 align:middle line:84% Clean-up operations, the reopening of mills 00:01:56.380 --> 00:01:59.500 align:middle line:84% that produced needed clothing, and the establishment 00:01:59.500 --> 00:02:02.530 align:middle line:84% of a series of dams along the Connecticut River 00:02:02.530 --> 00:02:04.150 align:middle line:84% helped lead to an economic recovery 00:02:04.150 --> 00:02:06.850 align:middle line:90% for that part of the bay state. 00:02:06.850 --> 00:02:10.025 align:middle line:84% May God continue to bless our Commonwealth. 00:02:10.025 --> 00:02:13.670 align:middle line:90% 00:02:13.670 --> 00:02:15.350 align:middle line:84% Members and guests will remain standing 00:02:15.350 --> 00:02:16.930 align:middle line:90% for the Pledge of Allegiance. 00:02:16.930 --> 00:02:17.430 align:middle line:90% I pledge-- 00:02:17.430 --> 00:02:21.374 align:middle line:84% --allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 00:02:21.374 --> 00:02:26.304 align:middle line:84% And to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, 00:02:26.304 --> 00:02:29.755 align:middle line:84% indivisible with liberty and justice for all. 00:02:29.755 --> 00:02:56.450 align:middle line:90% 00:02:56.450 --> 00:02:57.960 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:02:57.960 --> 00:03:03.808 align:middle line:90% 00:03:03.808 --> 00:03:05.560 align:middle line:84% Committee on Rules reports recommending 00:03:05.560 --> 00:03:07.685 align:middle line:84% that the following resolutions ought to be adopted, 00:03:07.685 --> 00:03:10.150 align:middle line:84% resolutions filed by Ms. Fiola of Fall River 00:03:10.150 --> 00:03:14.560 align:middle line:84% and other members of the House honoring Henry [? Eskolet ?] 00:03:14.560 --> 00:03:16.780 align:middle line:84% Jr. for his years of dedicated service 00:03:16.780 --> 00:03:20.200 align:middle line:84% to the Commonwealth's agriculture industry. 00:03:20.200 --> 00:03:24.650 align:middle line:84% And resolutions filed by Mr. McKenna of Webster, 00:03:24.650 --> 00:03:27.070 align:middle line:84% commending the New England Hemophilia Association 00:03:27.070 --> 00:03:30.430 align:middle line:84% on his recognition of March 2018 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness 00:03:30.430 --> 00:03:30.930 align:middle line:90% Month. 00:03:30.930 --> 00:03:35.420 align:middle line:90% 00:03:35.420 --> 00:03:38.930 align:middle line:84% Ms. Pouria of North Attleboro moves suspension of the rules. 00:03:38.930 --> 00:03:40.110 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:03:40.110 --> 00:03:40.650 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:03:40.650 --> 00:03:41.358 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:03:41.358 --> 00:03:42.740 align:middle line:90% The rules are suspended. 00:03:42.740 --> 00:03:44.840 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the resolutions. 00:03:44.840 --> 00:03:46.320 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:03:46.320 --> 00:03:46.920 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:03:46.920 --> 00:03:47.940 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:03:47.940 --> 00:03:51.084 align:middle line:90% The resolutions are adopted. 00:03:51.084 --> 00:03:52.000 align:middle line:90% Paper from the Senate. 00:03:52.000 --> 00:03:59.240 align:middle line:90% 00:03:59.240 --> 00:04:01.650 align:middle line:84% A petition of Walter F. Timily for legislation 00:04:01.650 --> 00:04:06.000 align:middle line:84% relative to an easement plan for the Milton Inline Inspection 00:04:06.000 --> 00:04:08.970 align:middle line:84% Project comes in the Senate with the endorsement as referred by 00:04:08.970 --> 00:04:12.030 align:middle line:84% said branch under suspension of Joint Rule 12 to the Committee 00:04:12.030 --> 00:04:16.300 align:middle line:84% on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. 00:04:16.300 --> 00:04:17.700 align:middle line:90% Question comes on concurrence. 00:04:17.700 --> 00:04:18.940 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:04:18.940 --> 00:04:19.540 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:04:19.540 --> 00:04:20.290 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:04:20.290 --> 00:04:21.040 align:middle line:90% The House concurs. 00:04:21.040 --> 00:04:26.580 align:middle line:90% 00:04:26.580 --> 00:04:28.014 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:04:28.014 --> 00:04:35.272 align:middle line:90% 00:04:35.272 --> 00:04:36.980 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Rules and the Committees 00:04:36.980 --> 00:04:38.370 align:middle line:84% on Rules of the two branches acted. 00:04:38.370 --> 00:04:41.090 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] reports recommending that Joint Rule 12 be suspended 00:04:41.090 --> 00:04:42.236 align:middle line:90% on the following petitions. 00:04:42.236 --> 00:04:43.610 align:middle line:84% A joint petition subject to Joint 00:04:43.610 --> 00:04:47.170 align:middle line:84% Rule 12 of Tackey Chan, John F. Keenan and others 00:04:47.170 --> 00:04:50.120 align:middle line:84% for legislation to designate the Houghs Neck Maritime 00:04:50.120 --> 00:04:54.025 align:middle line:84% Center in the city of Quincy in honor of Francis X. Macaulay. 00:04:54.025 --> 00:04:56.150 align:middle line:84% To the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, 00:04:56.150 --> 00:04:58.670 align:middle line:84% and Agriculture, petition of Angelo J Pupilo Jr. 00:04:58.670 --> 00:05:01.760 align:middle line:84% relative to civil penalties for the disposal of trash 00:05:01.760 --> 00:05:03.664 align:middle line:90% or garbage from motor vehicles. 00:05:03.664 --> 00:05:05.080 align:middle line:84% To the Committee on the Judiciary, 00:05:05.080 --> 00:05:08.540 align:middle line:84% a petition of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation 00:05:08.540 --> 00:05:10.370 align:middle line:84% to establish a special commission 00:05:10.370 --> 00:05:13.520 align:middle line:84% to research current logistical issues related to outpatient 00:05:13.520 --> 00:05:16.720 align:middle line:84% methadone centers and to identify alternatives 00:05:16.720 --> 00:05:19.500 align:middle line:84% to the distribution of outpatient methadone treatment. 00:05:19.500 --> 00:05:23.940 align:middle line:84% To the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, 00:05:23.940 --> 00:05:28.834 align:middle line:84% and Recovery, and a joint petition of Paul McMurtry 00:05:28.834 --> 00:05:31.250 align:middle line:84% and Mike F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave 00:05:31.250 --> 00:05:33.541 align:middle line:84% bank for Gloria Phillips, an employee of the Department 00:05:33.541 --> 00:05:41.290 align:middle line:84% of Industrial Accidents to the Committee on Public Service 00:05:41.290 --> 00:05:44.124 align:middle line:84% Mr. Chan of Quincy moves suspension of the rules. 00:05:44.124 --> 00:05:45.290 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:05:45.290 --> 00:05:45.800 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:05:45.800 --> 00:05:46.508 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:05:46.508 --> 00:05:47.732 align:middle line:90% The rules are suspended. 00:05:47.732 --> 00:05:50.690 align:middle line:90% 00:05:50.690 --> 00:05:53.194 align:middle line:84% Question now comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. 00:05:53.194 --> 00:05:54.360 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:05:54.360 --> 00:05:54.900 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:05:54.900 --> 00:05:55.608 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:05:55.608 --> 00:05:58.800 align:middle line:90% Joint Rule 12 is suspended. 00:05:58.800 --> 00:06:00.217 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:06:00.217 --> 00:06:09.946 align:middle line:90% 00:06:09.946 --> 00:06:11.570 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Ways and Means to whom 00:06:11.570 --> 00:06:15.050 align:middle line:84% was referred the bill relative to the financial condition 00:06:15.050 --> 00:06:17.840 align:middle line:90% of the city of Lynn. 00:06:17.840 --> 00:06:19.510 align:middle line:90% House number 4302. 00:06:19.510 --> 00:06:21.357 align:middle line:84% Reports recommend the same ought to pass. 00:06:21.357 --> 00:06:23.190 align:middle line:84% Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling 00:06:23.190 --> 00:06:25.700 align:middle line:84% reports the recommend matter be scheduled for consideration 00:06:25.700 --> 00:06:26.736 align:middle line:90% by the House. 00:06:26.736 --> 00:06:27.735 align:middle line:90% Local approval received. 00:06:27.735 --> 00:06:35.620 align:middle line:90% 00:06:35.620 --> 00:06:38.800 align:middle line:84% Mr. Hill of Ipswich moves suspension of Rule 7A. 00:06:38.800 --> 00:06:39.980 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:06:39.980 --> 00:06:40.510 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:06:40.510 --> 00:06:41.218 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:06:41.218 --> 00:06:44.370 align:middle line:90% Rule 7A is suspended. 00:06:44.370 --> 00:06:46.970 align:middle line:90% Second reading of the bill. 00:06:46.970 --> 00:06:51.570 align:middle line:84% Enact relative that a financial condition of the city of Lynn. 00:06:51.570 --> 00:06:53.840 align:middle line:90% House number 4302. 00:06:53.840 --> 00:06:56.290 align:middle line:84% Question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:06:56.290 --> 00:06:57.500 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:06:57.500 --> 00:06:58.010 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:06:58.010 --> 00:06:58.670 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:06:58.670 --> 00:07:00.294 align:middle line:84% The bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:07:00.294 --> 00:07:07.890 align:middle line:90% 00:07:07.890 --> 00:07:13.090 align:middle line:84% Chair has been formed that House 4005 as amended, 00:07:13.090 --> 00:07:17.140 align:middle line:84% an act designating a band stand at the Marine Park in the South 00:07:17.140 --> 00:07:19.390 align:middle line:84% Boston section of the city of Boston 00:07:19.390 --> 00:07:22.990 align:middle line:84% as the Harry Q. Uhlman Jr. Band Stand comes 00:07:22.990 --> 00:07:26.530 align:middle line:84% before us rightly and truly prepared for final passage. 00:07:26.530 --> 00:07:30.680 align:middle line:84% Under the Constitution, a separate vote is required. 00:07:30.680 --> 00:07:33.306 align:middle line:84% All those in favor of the preamble will stand 00:07:33.306 --> 00:07:34.930 align:middle line:84% and the monitors will return the count. 00:07:34.930 --> 00:07:36.970 align:middle line:90% First division, one. 00:07:36.970 --> 00:07:39.752 align:middle line:90% Second division? 00:07:39.752 --> 00:07:40.660 align:middle line:90% Eight. 00:07:40.660 --> 00:07:41.460 align:middle line:90% Eight. 00:07:41.460 --> 00:07:42.600 align:middle line:90% Third division? 00:07:42.600 --> 00:07:43.330 align:middle line:90% Three. 00:07:43.330 --> 00:07:43.830 align:middle line:90% Three. 00:07:43.830 --> 00:07:45.200 align:middle line:90% Fourth division? 00:07:45.200 --> 00:07:45.700 align:middle line:90% Three. 00:07:45.700 --> 00:07:46.980 align:middle line:90% Three. 00:07:46.980 --> 00:07:49.320 align:middle line:84% All those opposed, first division zero, 00:07:49.320 --> 00:07:52.440 align:middle line:84% second division zero, third division zero, fourth division 00:07:52.440 --> 00:07:54.960 align:middle line:90% zero. 00:07:54.960 --> 00:07:58.300 align:middle line:84% In this matter, 15 have indicated in the affirmative, 00:07:58.300 --> 00:07:59.650 align:middle line:90% none in the negative. 00:07:59.650 --> 00:08:01.155 align:middle line:84% The emergency preamble is adopted. 00:08:01.155 --> 00:08:08.650 align:middle line:90% 00:08:08.650 --> 00:08:13.460 align:middle line:84% House has been informed that 72296, an act to protect access 00:08:13.460 --> 00:08:15.830 align:middle line:84% to confidential health care comes 00:08:15.830 --> 00:08:17.810 align:middle line:90% before us for final passage. 00:08:17.810 --> 00:08:20.580 align:middle line:90% 00:08:20.580 --> 00:08:22.780 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bill to be enacted. 00:08:22.780 --> 00:08:24.080 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:08:24.080 --> 00:08:24.662 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:08:24.662 --> 00:08:25.370 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:08:25.370 --> 00:08:26.744 align:middle line:84% The bill is passed to be enacted. 00:08:26.744 --> 00:08:54.377 align:middle line:90% 00:08:54.377 --> 00:08:55.710 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:08:55.710 --> 00:09:09.310 align:middle line:90% 00:09:09.310 --> 00:09:12.760 align:middle line:84% The chair will inform the members that under Rule 49, 00:09:12.760 --> 00:09:17.525 align:middle line:84% Representative Miceli will be recorded by a court officer. 00:09:17.525 --> 00:09:32.230 align:middle line:90% 00:09:32.230 --> 00:09:35.750 align:middle line:84% Representative Michael Woods of Boston 00:09:35.750 --> 00:09:37.540 align:middle line:90% doubts the presence of a quorum. 00:09:37.540 --> 00:09:41.270 align:middle line:84% The chair can ascertain that a quorum is not present. 00:09:41.270 --> 00:09:43.960 align:middle line:84% Therefore, court officers police summons the members. 00:09:43.960 --> 00:09:47.800 align:middle line:84% Indicate to them that a quorum roll call is in progress, 00:09:47.800 --> 00:09:49.660 align:middle line:84% and will remain open for four minutes. 00:09:49.660 --> 00:15:43.440 align:middle line:90% 00:15:43.440 --> 00:15:45.780 align:middle line:84% Mr. Michael Woods asks unanimous consent 00:15:45.780 --> 00:15:48.330 align:middle line:84% to withdraw his request for a quorum roll call. 00:15:48.330 --> 00:15:49.660 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:15:49.660 --> 00:15:52.140 align:middle line:90% Chair has none. 00:15:52.140 --> 00:15:59.610 align:middle line:84% Chair has been informed that calendar item 368 on page 26-- 00:15:59.610 --> 00:16:00.590 align:middle line:90% Michael Woods. 00:16:00.590 --> 00:16:04.010 align:middle line:84% --Mr. Michael Woods moves suspension of Rule 47. 00:16:04.010 --> 00:16:05.480 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:16:05.480 --> 00:16:06.497 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:16:06.497 --> 00:16:07.580 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:16:07.580 --> 00:16:18.580 align:middle line:90% 00:16:18.580 --> 00:16:23.245 align:middle line:84% An act regulating the insuring short-term rentals. 00:16:23.245 --> 00:16:26.580 align:middle line:90% 00:16:26.580 --> 00:16:29.190 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed. 00:16:29.190 --> 00:16:32.025 align:middle line:84% Pending went to Mr. Michael Woods of Boston. 00:16:32.025 --> 00:16:36.270 align:middle line:90% 00:16:36.270 --> 00:16:42.058 align:middle line:84% Chair would ask the members to please take their seats. 00:16:42.058 --> 00:16:43.474 align:middle line:90% [BANGING GAVEL] 00:16:43.474 --> 00:16:47.260 align:middle line:90% 00:16:47.260 --> 00:16:49.515 align:middle line:84% Chair would ask the members to clear the aisles, 00:16:49.515 --> 00:16:51.825 align:middle line:84% subdue their conversations, take their seats. 00:16:51.825 --> 00:17:10.099 align:middle line:90% 00:17:10.099 --> 00:17:12.020 align:middle line:84% Chair will once again ask the members 00:17:12.020 --> 00:17:14.599 align:middle line:84% to please subdue their conversations 00:17:14.599 --> 00:17:17.300 align:middle line:90% or take them outside. 00:17:17.300 --> 00:17:21.414 align:middle line:84% Take their seats, clear the aisles. 00:17:21.414 --> 00:17:46.083 align:middle line:90% 00:17:46.083 --> 00:17:48.568 align:middle line:90% [BANGING GAVEL] 00:17:48.568 --> 00:17:50.059 align:middle line:90% 00:17:50.059 --> 00:17:51.100 align:middle line:90% Take your seats, please. 00:17:51.100 --> 00:17:53.400 align:middle line:84% Chair will once again ask the members 00:17:53.400 --> 00:17:56.460 align:middle line:84% to subdue their conversations, take their seats. 00:17:56.460 --> 00:18:14.580 align:middle line:90% 00:18:14.580 --> 00:18:17.860 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Michael Woods of Boston. 00:18:17.860 --> 00:18:19.180 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 00:18:19.180 --> 00:18:20.770 align:middle line:84% And when we take up this matter today, 00:18:20.770 --> 00:18:22.600 align:middle line:84% I ask for a call of the yeas and nays. 00:18:22.600 --> 00:18:25.110 align:middle line:84% Gentleman moves when the matter is taken up, 00:18:25.110 --> 00:18:27.290 align:middle line:84% it would be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:18:27.290 --> 00:18:28.880 align:middle line:84% Those joining with him will stand. 00:18:28.880 --> 00:18:30.370 align:middle line:90% Monitors will return the count. 00:18:30.370 --> 00:18:33.350 align:middle line:90% First division? 00:18:33.350 --> 00:18:35.306 align:middle line:84% 20, sufficient number having arisen. 00:18:35.306 --> 00:18:36.680 align:middle line:84% When this matter is called, it'll 00:18:36.680 --> 00:18:38.510 align:middle line:90% be done with the yeas and nays. 00:18:38.510 --> 00:18:41.420 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Michael Woods of Boston. 00:18:41.420 --> 00:18:44.780 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam Speaker, and through you to the members. 00:18:44.780 --> 00:18:47.600 align:middle line:84% Today we are taking up House Bill 4314, 00:18:47.600 --> 00:18:51.120 align:middle line:84% an act regulating and ensuring short-term rentals. 00:18:51.120 --> 00:18:55.310 align:middle line:84% A short-term rental idea is not necessarily a new concept. 00:18:55.310 --> 00:18:57.770 align:middle line:84% Vacation rentals, corporate housing, 00:18:57.770 --> 00:18:59.690 align:middle line:84% and even crashing on people's couches 00:18:59.690 --> 00:19:02.030 align:middle line:84% has been going on for generations. 00:19:02.030 --> 00:19:03.800 align:middle line:84% But the short-term rental marketplace 00:19:03.800 --> 00:19:07.250 align:middle line:84% has exploded in recent years in the Commonwealth 00:19:07.250 --> 00:19:08.960 align:middle line:90% and around the world. 00:19:08.960 --> 00:19:12.320 align:middle line:84% Online portals like Airbnb and Expedia 00:19:12.320 --> 00:19:15.350 align:middle line:84% have taken what was once a novice approach to travel 00:19:15.350 --> 00:19:19.850 align:middle line:84% and tourism and created a whole new industry that at the moment 00:19:19.850 --> 00:19:23.960 align:middle line:84% is completely unregulated, has created drastic inequities 00:19:23.960 --> 00:19:26.820 align:middle line:84% in the overall lodging market, and has 00:19:26.820 --> 00:19:31.550 align:middle line:84% added to the housing crisis in some of our biggest cities. 00:19:31.550 --> 00:19:34.070 align:middle line:84% The innovation economy has proven 00:19:34.070 --> 00:19:36.570 align:middle line:90% that no one size fits all. 00:19:36.570 --> 00:19:39.890 align:middle line:84% And therefore, we cannot use a one-size-fits-all approach 00:19:39.890 --> 00:19:42.690 align:middle line:84% in addressing the issues laid out in this bill 00:19:42.690 --> 00:19:45.480 align:middle line:90% to the short-term rental market. 00:19:45.480 --> 00:19:49.260 align:middle line:84% This legislation uses a tailored approach 00:19:49.260 --> 00:19:52.590 align:middle line:84% to providing flexibility to the 351 cities 00:19:52.590 --> 00:19:55.230 align:middle line:84% and towns in Massachusetts, and lets 00:19:55.230 --> 00:19:57.900 align:middle line:84% them decide what levels are appropriate 00:19:57.900 --> 00:20:00.090 align:middle line:90% to their own economy. 00:20:00.090 --> 00:20:04.680 align:middle line:84% House Bill 4314 does this by taking into account 00:20:04.680 --> 00:20:06.930 align:middle line:84% all the different types of business models 00:20:06.930 --> 00:20:10.850 align:middle line:84% that are currently operating in the Commonwealth today. 00:20:10.850 --> 00:20:12.890 align:middle line:84% The elderly couple in the South End renting out 00:20:12.890 --> 00:20:14.810 align:middle line:84% their spare bedroom is a different type 00:20:14.810 --> 00:20:18.470 align:middle line:84% of business than a summer vacation rental on the Cape 00:20:18.470 --> 00:20:21.890 align:middle line:84% or a unit of housing that is on the short-term rental market 00:20:21.890 --> 00:20:25.390 align:middle line:90% for 365 days of the year. 00:20:25.390 --> 00:20:28.960 align:middle line:84% The needs and concerns for the short-term rental industry 00:20:28.960 --> 00:20:31.960 align:middle line:84% in the Berkshires are much different than those 00:20:31.960 --> 00:20:36.940 align:middle line:84% needs and concerns in places like Cambridge or Somerville. 00:20:36.940 --> 00:20:40.390 align:middle line:84% With House Bill 4314, we have incorporated 00:20:40.390 --> 00:20:44.920 align:middle line:84% a balanced approach that creates the proper guidelines to ensure 00:20:44.920 --> 00:20:47.980 align:middle line:84% that consumer protection and public safety 00:20:47.980 --> 00:20:51.350 align:middle line:84% are addressed in this complicated issue. 00:20:51.350 --> 00:20:53.690 align:middle line:84% The Financial Services Committee held three hearings 00:20:53.690 --> 00:20:56.150 align:middle line:84% across the Commonwealth to hear the communities that 00:20:56.150 --> 00:20:59.620 align:middle line:84% have been most affected by this industry shift. 00:20:59.620 --> 00:21:01.720 align:middle line:84% Hundreds of people testified and told 00:21:01.720 --> 00:21:04.840 align:middle line:84% their stories as short-term rental hosts, 00:21:04.840 --> 00:21:07.330 align:middle line:84% users of the short-term rental industry, 00:21:07.330 --> 00:21:10.660 align:middle line:84% and community members where the short-term rental market had 00:21:10.660 --> 00:21:15.190 align:middle line:84% had a major effect, positive and negative on their community. 00:21:15.190 --> 00:21:17.410 align:middle line:84% I want to thank the members of the Committee 00:21:17.410 --> 00:21:20.140 align:middle line:84% and the members of each regional delegation 00:21:20.140 --> 00:21:22.720 align:middle line:84% for their thoughtfulness and perspective 00:21:22.720 --> 00:21:24.970 align:middle line:84% during those hearings and afterwards 00:21:24.970 --> 00:21:26.170 align:middle line:90% in helping craft this bill. 00:21:26.170 --> 00:21:29.600 align:middle line:90% 00:21:29.600 --> 00:21:33.050 align:middle line:84% While each community has had different perspectives, 00:21:33.050 --> 00:21:35.390 align:middle line:84% one overall common theme has been the need 00:21:35.390 --> 00:21:39.230 align:middle line:84% to create equity within the overall lodging market. 00:21:39.230 --> 00:21:42.770 align:middle line:84% It is our belief that House Bill 4314-- 00:21:42.770 --> 00:21:45.270 align:middle line:84% we will create that equity within the industry, 00:21:45.270 --> 00:21:49.010 align:middle line:84% and at the same time, empower our local communities. 00:21:49.010 --> 00:21:50.990 align:middle line:84% We will be creating a first in the nation model 00:21:50.990 --> 00:21:53.000 align:middle line:84% revenue structure that differentiates 00:21:53.000 --> 00:21:55.910 align:middle line:84% the casual residential host from the more professionally 00:21:55.910 --> 00:21:57.950 align:middle line:90% managed host. 00:21:57.950 --> 00:21:59.810 align:middle line:84% The more units an individual puts 00:21:59.810 --> 00:22:02.960 align:middle line:84% on the market, the higher the state and local excise tax 00:22:02.960 --> 00:22:04.880 align:middle line:90% will be charged. 00:22:04.880 --> 00:22:08.060 align:middle line:84% Those who use the technology to make a little extra money 00:22:08.060 --> 00:22:11.000 align:middle line:84% versus those hosts who rent out numerous units 00:22:11.000 --> 00:22:13.520 align:middle line:84% should be treated differently, and are treated differently 00:22:13.520 --> 00:22:16.220 align:middle line:90% in this legislation. 00:22:16.220 --> 00:22:18.980 align:middle line:84% Our legislation will create much needed transparency 00:22:18.980 --> 00:22:22.550 align:middle line:84% within the market by ensuring that short-term rental units 00:22:22.550 --> 00:22:26.300 align:middle line:84% register to help state and local public safety officials 00:22:26.300 --> 00:22:29.690 align:middle line:84% understand where these businesses are located. 00:22:29.690 --> 00:22:31.700 align:middle line:84% Stories of the Emerson College student 00:22:31.700 --> 00:22:34.490 align:middle line:84% who rented out his dorm room on Tremont Street, 00:22:34.490 --> 00:22:37.670 align:middle line:84% or as he called it, quote, "a private single bedroom 00:22:37.670 --> 00:22:40.400 align:middle line:84% unit with sweeping views of Boston Common 00:22:40.400 --> 00:22:44.000 align:middle line:84% right in the heart of downtown" without the college being aware 00:22:44.000 --> 00:22:46.730 align:middle line:84% of it will be eliminated with this transparency piece. 00:22:46.730 --> 00:22:50.380 align:middle line:90% 00:22:50.380 --> 00:22:55.120 align:middle line:84% We have clear, defined, and stringent rules and regulations 00:22:55.120 --> 00:22:57.280 align:middle line:90% when it comes to hotels. 00:22:57.280 --> 00:22:59.980 align:middle line:84% They serve an important role in the tourism industry 00:22:59.980 --> 00:23:01.570 align:middle line:90% here in the Commonwealth. 00:23:01.570 --> 00:23:03.760 align:middle line:84% It is incumbent upon us to ensure 00:23:03.760 --> 00:23:07.030 align:middle line:84% that if it looks like a hotel and acts like a hotel 00:23:07.030 --> 00:23:10.845 align:middle line:84% that it should be subject to similar rules as a hotel. 00:23:10.845 --> 00:23:12.220 align:middle line:84% Many of our communities have seen 00:23:12.220 --> 00:23:13.803 align:middle line:84% an influx of these types of businesses 00:23:13.803 --> 00:23:15.280 align:middle line:90% within their borders. 00:23:15.280 --> 00:23:17.860 align:middle line:84% Some communities will want to further restrict these rentals 00:23:17.860 --> 00:23:20.050 align:middle line:84% and capture the maximum amount of revenue 00:23:20.050 --> 00:23:23.056 align:middle line:84% in order to fully fund their local services. 00:23:23.056 --> 00:23:24.430 align:middle line:84% Other communities may not further 00:23:24.430 --> 00:23:26.590 align:middle line:84% regulate short-term rentals, and may 00:23:26.590 --> 00:23:28.660 align:middle line:84% look to go lower on the revenues figures 00:23:28.660 --> 00:23:30.340 align:middle line:84% to draw these types of businesses 00:23:30.340 --> 00:23:32.950 align:middle line:84% to their areas to inspire more tourism to go 00:23:32.950 --> 00:23:34.510 align:middle line:90% in their direction. 00:23:34.510 --> 00:23:38.560 align:middle line:84% Local option is exactly that, context of their communities. 00:23:38.560 --> 00:23:40.150 align:middle line:84% What works for Boston is going to be 00:23:40.150 --> 00:23:43.150 align:middle line:84% different than what works in the Berkshires or on the Cape. 00:23:43.150 --> 00:23:46.215 align:middle line:84% This legislation recognizes that. 00:23:46.215 --> 00:23:48.840 align:middle line:84% I want to thank the speaker and his staff for all the hard work 00:23:48.840 --> 00:23:49.965 align:middle line:90% that they did on this bill. 00:23:49.965 --> 00:23:52.090 align:middle line:84% I also want to thank the Chairman of Ways and Means 00:23:52.090 --> 00:23:54.630 align:middle line:84% and his staff for their due diligence and hard work 00:23:54.630 --> 00:23:56.490 align:middle line:84% in getting us here today to this bill. 00:23:56.490 --> 00:23:58.860 align:middle line:84% And I personally want to thank my staff, who 00:23:58.860 --> 00:24:01.140 align:middle line:84% have been working on this for quite some time, 00:24:01.140 --> 00:24:02.310 align:middle line:84% and have worked every step of the way 00:24:02.310 --> 00:24:04.268 align:middle line:84% on making sure that we got to this point today. 00:24:04.268 --> 00:24:05.550 align:middle line:90% So thank you to my staff. 00:24:05.550 --> 00:24:07.590 align:middle line:90% And thank you, Madam Speaker. 00:24:07.590 --> 00:24:17.812 align:middle line:90% 00:24:17.812 --> 00:24:19.145 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:24:19.145 --> 00:24:39.400 align:middle line:90% 00:24:39.400 --> 00:24:43.400 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:24:43.400 --> 00:25:02.400 align:middle line:90% 00:25:02.400 --> 00:25:04.824 align:middle line:90% House will come to order. 00:25:04.824 --> 00:25:06.240 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bill 00:25:06.240 --> 00:25:10.334 align:middle line:84% to be engrossed, pending which Mr. Whelan of Brewster 00:25:10.334 --> 00:25:12.250 align:middle line:84% offers an amendment in the hands of the clerk. 00:25:12.250 --> 00:25:13.728 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:25:13.728 --> 00:25:16.480 align:middle line:90% 00:25:16.480 --> 00:25:18.060 align:middle line:90% Amendment number two. 00:25:18.060 --> 00:25:19.790 align:middle line:84% Representatives Whelan of Brewster 00:25:19.790 --> 00:25:21.440 align:middle line:84% and other members of the House move 00:25:21.440 --> 00:25:24.360 align:middle line:84% to amend the bill in Section 4 after line 153-- 00:25:24.360 --> 00:25:25.980 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:25:25.980 --> 00:25:27.750 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:25:27.750 --> 00:25:29.040 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:25:29.040 --> 00:25:29.750 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:25:29.750 --> 00:25:31.924 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption the amendment. 00:25:31.924 --> 00:25:33.090 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:25:33.090 --> 00:25:33.690 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:25:33.690 --> 00:25:34.380 align:middle line:90% The nos have it. 00:25:34.380 --> 00:25:35.588 align:middle line:90% The amendment is not adopted. 00:25:35.588 --> 00:25:39.565 align:middle line:90% 00:25:39.565 --> 00:25:41.797 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading offers an amendment 00:25:41.797 --> 00:25:42.880 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:25:42.880 --> 00:25:46.870 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:25:46.870 --> 00:25:48.312 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 10. 00:25:48.312 --> 00:25:50.770 align:middle line:84% The Representative Jones of North Reading and other members 00:25:50.770 --> 00:25:52.770 align:middle line:84% of the House move to amend the bill in Section 4 00:25:52.770 --> 00:25:55.492 align:middle line:84% in lines 53 and 57 by strikeout the figure 15-- 00:25:55.492 --> 00:25:56.950 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:25:56.950 --> 00:25:59.290 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:25:59.290 --> 00:26:00.400 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:26:00.400 --> 00:26:01.130 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:26:01.130 --> 00:26:03.380 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:26:03.380 --> 00:26:04.550 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:26:04.550 --> 00:26:05.210 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:26:05.210 --> 00:26:05.960 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:26:05.960 --> 00:26:08.530 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:26:08.530 --> 00:26:10.867 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading offers an amendment 00:26:10.867 --> 00:26:11.950 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:26:11.950 --> 00:26:13.472 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:26:13.472 --> 00:26:16.570 align:middle line:90% 00:26:16.570 --> 00:26:17.627 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 12. 00:26:17.627 --> 00:26:19.960 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading an other members of the House 00:26:19.960 --> 00:26:23.720 align:middle line:84% move to amend the bill by inserting at the end 00:26:23.720 --> 00:26:26.150 align:middle line:84% or of the following new section, Section 9. 00:26:26.150 --> 00:26:27.230 align:middle line:90% The commissioner shall-- 00:26:27.230 --> 00:26:28.580 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:26:28.580 --> 00:26:30.913 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:26:30.913 --> 00:26:32.290 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:26:32.290 --> 00:26:33.470 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:26:33.470 --> 00:26:35.404 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:26:35.404 --> 00:26:36.570 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:26:36.570 --> 00:26:37.110 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:26:37.110 --> 00:26:37.830 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:26:37.830 --> 00:26:38.871 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:26:38.871 --> 00:26:41.290 align:middle line:90% 00:26:41.290 --> 00:26:43.177 align:middle line:84% Mr. Hunt of Sandwich offers an amendment 00:26:43.177 --> 00:26:44.260 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:26:44.260 --> 00:26:45.809 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:26:45.809 --> 00:26:49.940 align:middle line:90% 00:26:49.940 --> 00:26:51.080 align:middle line:90% Chair is in error. 00:26:51.080 --> 00:26:53.097 align:middle line:84% Mr. Hunt of Boston offers an amendment 00:26:53.097 --> 00:26:54.180 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:26:54.180 --> 00:26:55.724 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:26:55.724 --> 00:26:58.390 align:middle line:90% 00:26:58.390 --> 00:26:59.350 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 13. 00:26:59.350 --> 00:27:01.300 align:middle line:84% Mr. Hunt of Boston moves to amend a bill by adding 00:27:01.300 --> 00:27:02.216 align:middle line:90% the following section. 00:27:02.216 --> 00:27:05.225 align:middle line:84% Section 1, Chapter 40U is hereby amended 00:27:05.225 --> 00:27:06.350 align:middle line:90% by deleting the definition. 00:27:06.350 --> 00:27:07.780 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:27:07.780 --> 00:27:09.720 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:27:09.720 --> 00:27:10.970 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:27:10.970 --> 00:27:11.717 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:27:11.717 --> 00:27:13.550 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:27:13.550 --> 00:27:14.720 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:27:14.720 --> 00:27:15.222 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:27:15.222 --> 00:27:15.930 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:27:15.930 --> 00:27:16.971 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:27:16.971 --> 00:27:19.960 align:middle line:90% 00:27:19.960 --> 00:27:22.177 align:middle line:84% Mr. Kaufman of Lexington offers an amendment 00:27:22.177 --> 00:27:23.260 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:27:23.260 --> 00:27:24.825 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:27:24.825 --> 00:27:30.270 align:middle line:90% 00:27:30.270 --> 00:27:31.952 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 28. 00:27:31.952 --> 00:27:34.410 align:middle line:84% Mr. Kaufman of Lexington moves to amend the bill in Section 00:27:34.410 --> 00:27:37.590 align:middle line:84% 4949 by striking out the following, 00:27:37.590 --> 00:27:40.260 align:middle line:84% defined in Section 1 [INAUDIBLE]---- 00:27:40.260 --> 00:27:41.940 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:27:41.940 --> 00:27:43.890 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:27:43.890 --> 00:27:45.139 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:27:45.139 --> 00:27:46.230 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:27:46.230 --> 00:27:48.160 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:27:48.160 --> 00:27:49.390 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:27:49.390 --> 00:27:50.080 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:27:50.080 --> 00:27:51.370 align:middle line:90% The nos have it. 00:27:51.370 --> 00:27:55.022 align:middle line:90% The amendment is not adopted. 00:27:55.022 --> 00:27:55.522 align:middle line:90% Sure. 00:27:55.522 --> 00:28:00.610 align:middle line:90% 00:28:00.610 --> 00:28:05.180 align:middle line:84% Chair has been informed that the following bill, H4005, 00:28:05.180 --> 00:28:09.350 align:middle line:84% an act designating a band stand in the Marine Park in the South 00:28:09.350 --> 00:28:11.360 align:middle line:84% Boston section of the city of Boston 00:28:11.360 --> 00:28:14.750 align:middle line:84% as the Harry G. Uhlman Jr. Band Stand comes 00:28:14.750 --> 00:28:16.640 align:middle line:90% before us for final passage. 00:28:16.640 --> 00:28:18.740 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bill to be enacted. 00:28:18.740 --> 00:28:19.980 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:28:19.980 --> 00:28:20.550 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:28:20.550 --> 00:28:21.440 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:28:21.440 --> 00:28:22.610 align:middle line:90% Bill's passed to be enacted. 00:28:22.610 --> 00:28:44.512 align:middle line:90% 00:28:44.512 --> 00:28:45.845 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:28:45.845 --> 00:28:58.996 align:middle line:90% 00:28:58.996 --> 00:29:01.476 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:29:01.476 --> 00:29:04.452 align:middle line:90% 00:29:04.452 --> 00:29:07.924 align:middle line:90% [CHEERING AND APPLAUSE] 00:29:07.924 --> 00:29:10.930 align:middle line:90% 00:29:10.930 --> 00:29:12.484 align:middle line:90% House will come to order. 00:29:12.484 --> 00:29:13.900 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bill 00:29:13.900 --> 00:29:16.994 align:middle line:84% to be engrossed, pending which Ms. Barber of Somerville 00:29:16.994 --> 00:29:18.910 align:middle line:84% offers an amendment in the hands of the clerk. 00:29:18.910 --> 00:29:20.200 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:29:20.200 --> 00:29:21.100 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 24. 00:29:21.100 --> 00:29:24.460 align:middle line:84% Ms. Barber of Somerville moves to amend the bill on line 138 00:29:24.460 --> 00:29:27.160 align:middle line:90% by striking out the word or. 00:29:27.160 --> 00:29:28.630 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:29:28.630 --> 00:29:30.490 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:29:30.490 --> 00:29:31.830 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:29:31.830 --> 00:29:33.250 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:29:33.250 --> 00:29:35.120 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:29:35.120 --> 00:29:36.350 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:29:36.350 --> 00:29:37.010 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:29:37.010 --> 00:29:37.929 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:29:37.929 --> 00:29:38.970 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:29:38.970 --> 00:29:44.430 align:middle line:90% 00:29:44.430 --> 00:29:51.840 align:middle line:84% Representatives Golden, Arciero, and Atkins and Nangle 00:29:51.840 --> 00:29:54.960 align:middle line:84% ask that the members stand for a moment of silence. 00:29:54.960 --> 00:30:04.610 align:middle line:90% 00:30:04.610 --> 00:30:07.040 align:middle line:84% We're asked to stand in a moment of silent tribute 00:30:07.040 --> 00:30:11.840 align:middle line:84% in memory of Dennis J. Ready, 75, of Chelmsford, who 00:30:11.840 --> 00:30:14.660 align:middle line:84% was known by many as Mr. Chelmsford 00:30:14.660 --> 00:30:16.490 align:middle line:90% or the Father of Chelmsford. 00:30:16.490 --> 00:30:19.700 align:middle line:84% He passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 16. 00:30:19.700 --> 00:30:25.010 align:middle line:84% He was the beloved husband of Donna Gill Ready for over 45 00:30:25.010 --> 00:30:27.260 align:middle line:90% years. 00:30:27.260 --> 00:30:29.660 align:middle line:84% In addition to his wife, he's survived 00:30:29.660 --> 00:30:35.450 align:middle line:84% by his daughter, son-in-law Robert, and Karen Ready Uttecht 00:30:35.450 --> 00:30:38.690 align:middle line:84% of Chelmsford, his two sons and daughter-in-law, Kevin 00:30:38.690 --> 00:30:43.010 align:middle line:84% and Holley Cain Ready of Chelmsford, 00:30:43.010 --> 00:30:46.600 align:middle line:84% and Joseph and Amy Martel Ready of Chelmsford. 00:30:46.600 --> 00:30:51.740 align:middle line:84% Michelle Martel, who he thought of as his daughter, his son 00:30:51.740 --> 00:30:54.530 align:middle line:84% and brother-in-law-- his sister and brother-in-law, Jeff 00:30:54.530 --> 00:30:57.710 align:middle line:84% and Rosemary Moulton, his brother and sister-in-law 00:30:57.710 --> 00:31:01.775 align:middle line:84% Bernard and Carol Ready, and his eight grandchildren. 00:31:01.775 --> 00:31:13.160 align:middle line:90% 00:31:13.160 --> 00:31:14.150 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:31:14.150 --> 00:31:31.475 align:middle line:90% 00:31:31.475 --> 00:31:34.445 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:31:34.445 --> 00:31:40.880 align:middle line:90% 00:31:40.880 --> 00:31:42.170 align:middle line:90% House will come to order. 00:31:42.170 --> 00:31:44.487 align:middle line:84% Mr. Honan of Boston offers an amendment 00:31:44.487 --> 00:31:45.570 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:31:45.570 --> 00:31:47.026 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:31:47.026 --> 00:31:54.316 align:middle line:90% 00:31:54.316 --> 00:31:56.760 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 4 has changed. 00:31:56.760 --> 00:32:00.480 align:middle line:84% Mr. Honan of Boston moves to amend the bill in Section 4 00:32:00.480 --> 00:32:03.120 align:middle line:84% by inserting after the words basis in line 74 00:32:03.120 --> 00:32:04.362 align:middle line:90% the following sentence. 00:32:04.362 --> 00:32:05.820 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:32:05.820 --> 00:32:07.610 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:32:07.610 --> 00:32:08.790 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:32:08.790 --> 00:32:09.498 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:32:09.498 --> 00:32:12.134 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:32:12.134 --> 00:32:13.300 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:32:13.300 --> 00:32:13.810 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:32:13.810 --> 00:32:14.980 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:32:14.980 --> 00:32:18.092 align:middle line:84% The amendment is adopted as changed. 00:32:18.092 --> 00:32:19.425 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:32:19.425 --> 00:32:41.524 align:middle line:90% 00:32:41.524 --> 00:32:45.492 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:32:45.492 --> 00:32:49.500 align:middle line:90% 00:32:49.500 --> 00:32:51.564 align:middle line:90% House will come to order. 00:32:51.564 --> 00:32:52.980 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bill 00:32:52.980 --> 00:32:55.534 align:middle line:84% to be engrossed, pending which Ms. Peake of Provincetown 00:32:55.534 --> 00:32:57.450 align:middle line:84% offers an amendment in the hands of the clerk. 00:32:57.450 --> 00:32:59.340 align:middle line:90% Clerk will read the amendment. 00:32:59.340 --> 00:33:01.860 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 5 has changed. 00:33:01.860 --> 00:33:04.290 align:middle line:84% Representatives Peake of Provincetown, Hunt of Sandwich, 00:33:04.290 --> 00:33:06.880 align:middle line:84% Vieira of Falmouth, Fernandes of Falmouth, Whelan of Brewster, 00:33:06.880 --> 00:33:08.880 align:middle line:84% and Crocker of Barnstable will move 00:33:08.880 --> 00:33:17.840 align:middle line:84% to amend the bill in Section 2 by adding the following section 00:33:17.840 --> 00:33:18.980 align:middle line:90% after Section 1. 00:33:18.980 --> 00:33:20.510 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:33:20.510 --> 00:33:22.480 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:33:22.480 --> 00:33:23.570 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:33:23.570 --> 00:33:24.278 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:33:24.278 --> 00:33:26.434 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:33:26.434 --> 00:33:27.600 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:33:27.600 --> 00:33:28.140 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:33:28.140 --> 00:33:28.848 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:33:28.848 --> 00:33:29.922 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:33:29.922 --> 00:33:31.255 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:33:31.255 --> 00:33:47.931 align:middle line:90% 00:33:47.931 --> 00:33:50.913 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:33:50.913 --> 00:34:03.710 align:middle line:90% 00:34:03.710 --> 00:34:05.410 align:middle line:90% House will come to order. 00:34:05.410 --> 00:34:07.507 align:middle line:84% Mr. Honan of Boston offers an amendment 00:34:07.507 --> 00:34:08.590 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:34:08.590 --> 00:34:09.610 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:34:09.610 --> 00:34:11.139 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 20 has changed. 00:34:11.139 --> 00:34:14.150 align:middle line:84% Mr. Honan of Boston moves to amend the bill in Section 4 00:34:14.150 --> 00:34:16.420 align:middle line:84% by striking lines 81, 84 inclusive 00:34:16.420 --> 00:34:18.170 align:middle line:84% and inserting in place the following. 00:34:18.170 --> 00:34:20.080 align:middle line:90% D, any city or town-- 00:34:20.080 --> 00:34:21.580 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:34:21.580 --> 00:34:23.520 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:34:23.520 --> 00:34:24.710 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:34:24.710 --> 00:34:25.418 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:34:25.418 --> 00:34:28.150 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment as changed. 00:34:28.150 --> 00:34:29.389 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:34:29.389 --> 00:34:29.912 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:34:29.912 --> 00:34:30.620 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:34:30.620 --> 00:34:31.661 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:34:31.661 --> 00:34:38.920 align:middle line:90% 00:34:38.920 --> 00:34:41.896 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:34:41.896 --> 00:34:55.310 align:middle line:90% 00:34:55.310 --> 00:34:56.449 align:middle line:90% House will come to order. 00:34:56.449 --> 00:34:58.467 align:middle line:84% Mr. Moran of Boston offers an amendment 00:34:58.467 --> 00:34:59.550 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:34:59.550 --> 00:35:02.870 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:35:02.870 --> 00:35:04.480 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 23 has changed. 00:35:04.480 --> 00:35:07.960 align:middle line:84% Mr. Moran of Boston moves to amend the bill in Section 4 00:35:07.960 --> 00:35:11.690 align:middle line:84% by inserting in line 49 after the word in the following 00:35:11.690 --> 00:35:12.690 align:middle line:90% words, or covered under. 00:35:12.690 --> 00:35:14.020 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:35:14.020 --> 00:35:15.880 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:35:15.880 --> 00:35:17.130 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:35:17.130 --> 00:35:18.190 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:35:18.190 --> 00:35:20.334 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:35:20.334 --> 00:35:21.500 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:35:21.500 --> 00:35:22.010 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:35:22.010 --> 00:35:22.718 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:35:22.718 --> 00:35:24.250 align:middle line:84% The amendment as changed is adopted. 00:35:24.250 --> 00:35:36.980 align:middle line:90% 00:35:36.980 --> 00:35:39.589 align:middle line:84% Mr. Sánchez of Boston offers an amendment in the hands 00:35:39.589 --> 00:35:40.130 align:middle line:90% of the clerk. 00:35:40.130 --> 00:35:41.668 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:35:41.668 --> 00:35:47.530 align:middle line:90% 00:35:47.530 --> 00:35:49.300 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 29. 00:35:49.300 --> 00:35:52.430 align:middle line:84% Mr. Sánchez of Boston moves to amend the bill in Section 4 00:35:52.430 --> 00:35:55.450 align:middle line:84% by inserting in line 89 after the word chapter the following 00:35:55.450 --> 00:35:56.047 align:middle line:90% sentence. 00:35:56.047 --> 00:35:57.505 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:35:57.505 --> 00:35:59.650 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:35:59.650 --> 00:36:00.899 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 00:36:00.899 --> 00:36:02.671 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:36:02.671 --> 00:36:03.350 align:middle line:90% Oh. 00:36:03.350 --> 00:36:03.880 align:middle line:90% Sorry. 00:36:03.880 --> 00:36:05.213 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:36:05.213 --> 00:37:22.020 align:middle line:90% 00:37:22.020 --> 00:37:23.540 align:middle line:90% House will come to order. 00:37:23.540 --> 00:37:26.750 align:middle line:84% The clerk will reread the amendment as changed. 00:37:26.750 --> 00:37:28.610 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 29 has changed. 00:37:28.610 --> 00:37:31.640 align:middle line:84% Mr. Sánchez of Boston moves to amend the bill in Section 4 00:37:31.640 --> 00:37:34.250 align:middle line:84% by asserting after the definition residential host 00:37:34.250 --> 00:37:36.290 align:middle line:84% in line 42, the following definition. 00:37:36.290 --> 00:37:37.880 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:37:37.880 --> 00:37:40.250 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:37:40.250 --> 00:38:00.500 align:middle line:90% 00:38:00.500 --> 00:38:02.380 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:38:02.380 --> 00:38:03.580 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:38:03.580 --> 00:38:04.210 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:38:04.210 --> 00:38:04.960 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:38:04.960 --> 00:38:06.001 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:38:06.001 --> 00:38:11.710 align:middle line:90% 00:38:11.710 --> 00:38:14.650 align:middle line:84% Question now comes on passing the bill to be engrossed. 00:38:14.650 --> 00:38:18.045 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Ms. Peake of Provincetown. 00:38:18.045 --> 00:38:26.780 align:middle line:90% 00:38:26.780 --> 00:38:27.836 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 00:38:27.836 --> 00:38:29.210 align:middle line:84% And through you to the members, I 00:38:29.210 --> 00:38:36.320 align:middle line:84% rise today in support of this bill, House 4314. 00:38:36.320 --> 00:38:38.690 align:middle line:84% I would like to thank the speaker for his leadership 00:38:38.690 --> 00:38:39.380 align:middle line:90% on this. 00:38:39.380 --> 00:38:41.390 align:middle line:84% I would like to thank the gentleman from Boston, 00:38:41.390 --> 00:38:44.540 align:middle line:84% the Chair of Ways and Means, the other gentleman from Boston, 00:38:44.540 --> 00:38:46.730 align:middle line:84% the Chair of the Financial Services Committee 00:38:46.730 --> 00:38:49.370 align:middle line:84% for all of their hard work on this. 00:38:49.370 --> 00:38:51.770 align:middle line:84% Especially the gentleman from the North End 00:38:51.770 --> 00:38:55.700 align:middle line:84% who came down to the Cape, as well as traveling out 00:38:55.700 --> 00:38:56.510 align:middle line:90% to the Berkshires. 00:38:56.510 --> 00:38:59.900 align:middle line:84% But I know came to the Cape for what was a very long hearing. 00:38:59.900 --> 00:39:03.110 align:middle line:84% Heard from our collective constituents down there, 00:39:03.110 --> 00:39:08.090 align:middle line:84% and gave all due and great consideration 00:39:08.090 --> 00:39:09.960 align:middle line:84% to the concerns that were raised. 00:39:09.960 --> 00:39:12.620 align:middle line:84% So thank you for that and your willingness 00:39:12.620 --> 00:39:14.750 align:middle line:90% to work with our constituents. 00:39:14.750 --> 00:39:17.690 align:middle line:84% I rise in support of this bill because what we're doing today 00:39:17.690 --> 00:39:21.560 align:middle line:84% is closing a very large loophole that 00:39:21.560 --> 00:39:26.630 align:middle line:84% has developed through the years as the shared economy has 00:39:26.630 --> 00:39:27.950 align:middle line:90% grown. 00:39:27.950 --> 00:39:30.250 align:middle line:84% Chair apologizes to the gentle lady at the microphone. 00:39:30.250 --> 00:39:32.510 align:middle line:84% For what purpose does the gentleman rise? 00:39:32.510 --> 00:39:33.950 align:middle line:90% Gentleman's point is well taken? 00:39:33.950 --> 00:39:35.810 align:middle line:84% The chair will remind the members 00:39:35.810 --> 00:39:38.000 align:middle line:84% to please-- the gentleman is indicating 00:39:38.000 --> 00:39:39.800 align:middle line:90% he is unable to hear. 00:39:39.800 --> 00:39:42.530 align:middle line:84% Chair would remind the members to please 00:39:42.530 --> 00:39:46.820 align:middle line:84% subdue their conversations, clear the back of the chamber, 00:39:46.820 --> 00:39:47.545 align:middle line:90% take your seats. 00:39:47.545 --> 00:39:54.010 align:middle line:90% 00:39:54.010 --> 00:39:56.899 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Ms. Peake of Provincetown. 00:39:56.899 --> 00:39:57.940 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Speaker. 00:39:57.940 --> 00:39:59.410 align:middle line:84% And thank you to the gentleman from Worcester. 00:39:59.410 --> 00:40:00.320 align:middle line:90% I appreciate that. 00:40:00.320 --> 00:40:01.390 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:40:01.390 --> 00:40:02.980 align:middle line:84% So I rise in support of this bill, 00:40:02.980 --> 00:40:05.080 align:middle line:84% because what we're doing today is really 00:40:05.080 --> 00:40:08.920 align:middle line:84% closing a very large loophole that over the course 00:40:08.920 --> 00:40:11.170 align:middle line:84% of probably the last decade or so has 00:40:11.170 --> 00:40:13.510 align:middle line:84% grown larger and larger and larger 00:40:13.510 --> 00:40:18.310 align:middle line:84% as we have seen the shared economy grow. 00:40:18.310 --> 00:40:25.810 align:middle line:84% What we have seen is a growth in the ability of people 00:40:25.810 --> 00:40:28.360 align:middle line:84% through various rental platforms to be 00:40:28.360 --> 00:40:34.790 align:middle line:84% able to offer a spare bedroom, their home, their vacation 00:40:34.790 --> 00:40:40.940 align:middle line:84% home, any number of places that they occupy-- 00:40:40.940 --> 00:40:42.590 align:middle line:84% their second homes, their condos, 00:40:42.590 --> 00:40:44.480 align:middle line:90% their primary residences-- 00:40:44.480 --> 00:40:47.210 align:middle line:84% and offer them out and rent them in a very similar way 00:40:47.210 --> 00:40:50.180 align:middle line:84% to the way people stay at hotels and motels. 00:40:50.180 --> 00:40:52.220 align:middle line:84% What we've also seen during this time period-- 00:40:52.220 --> 00:40:56.030 align:middle line:84% and I say this as somebody who hails from Provincetown and is 00:40:56.030 --> 00:40:58.970 align:middle line:84% honored to represent the eight communities of the Outer 00:40:58.970 --> 00:41:00.290 align:middle line:90% and Lower Cape-- 00:41:00.290 --> 00:41:03.290 align:middle line:84% what we've seen is a real change in the way people 00:41:03.290 --> 00:41:05.630 align:middle line:90% are choosing to vacation. 00:41:05.630 --> 00:41:10.850 align:middle line:84% The bygone days when you would load the kids into your station 00:41:10.850 --> 00:41:15.650 align:middle line:84% wagon, lash the big wheels onto the roof of that station wagon, 00:41:15.650 --> 00:41:18.290 align:middle line:84% throw the dog in the back of the car, and go 00:41:18.290 --> 00:41:20.000 align:middle line:84% rent a couple of motel rooms side 00:41:20.000 --> 00:41:24.020 align:middle line:84% by side with a connecting door and stay anywhere 00:41:24.020 --> 00:41:28.640 align:middle line:84% on beautiful Cape Cod for three or four days or maybe a week, 00:41:28.640 --> 00:41:30.390 align:middle line:90% that still happens. 00:41:30.390 --> 00:41:32.840 align:middle line:84% But it does not happen to the degree 00:41:32.840 --> 00:41:35.390 align:middle line:84% that somebody goes onto the app on their phone-- 00:41:35.390 --> 00:41:36.890 align:middle line:84% and some of you may be on those apps 00:41:36.890 --> 00:41:38.570 align:middle line:84% right now, dreaming of warm weather 00:41:38.570 --> 00:41:41.560 align:middle line:84% as we're here on this cold day, planning your next vacation. 00:41:41.560 --> 00:41:43.890 align:middle line:84% They go to the app on their phone 00:41:43.890 --> 00:41:47.030 align:middle line:84% and they say, what condominium can I rent? 00:41:47.030 --> 00:41:49.100 align:middle line:90% What house can I rent? 00:41:49.100 --> 00:41:50.790 align:middle line:84% I think when I'm there with my family, 00:41:50.790 --> 00:41:53.130 align:middle line:84% we want to have an extended family over, 00:41:53.130 --> 00:41:55.400 align:middle line:84% so let's make sure that we have a place to cook. 00:41:55.400 --> 00:41:57.920 align:middle line:84% Let's make sure we have enough bedrooms and a large living 00:41:57.920 --> 00:42:00.620 align:middle line:84% room so we can all kind of hang out together. 00:42:00.620 --> 00:42:04.760 align:middle line:84% And that is the market that has grown exponentially 00:42:04.760 --> 00:42:06.650 align:middle line:90% over the last 10 years. 00:42:06.650 --> 00:42:09.230 align:middle line:84% And what's the difference between the traditional hotel 00:42:09.230 --> 00:42:13.180 align:middle line:84% market and that new market that I just described? 00:42:13.180 --> 00:42:17.270 align:middle line:84% You go stay in that motel in, let's say, Eastham. 00:42:17.270 --> 00:42:20.210 align:middle line:84% And when you check in, you pay your room rate, 00:42:20.210 --> 00:42:26.870 align:middle line:84% and you also are asked to contribute a tax of 11.7%. 00:42:26.870 --> 00:42:32.390 align:middle line:84% You check into your home rental down a sandy lane at Eastham, 00:42:32.390 --> 00:42:35.990 align:middle line:84% and until we're taking this legislation up today, 00:42:35.990 --> 00:42:40.280 align:middle line:84% you were not asked to contribute one penny in terms of tax. 00:42:40.280 --> 00:42:42.350 align:middle line:84% Yet this was an overnight accommodation 00:42:42.350 --> 00:42:43.860 align:middle line:90% you were being offered. 00:42:43.860 --> 00:42:47.900 align:middle line:84% So this bill is closing that very large loophole. 00:42:47.900 --> 00:42:52.970 align:middle line:84% And in doing so, what we are really voting on today 00:42:52.970 --> 00:42:54.950 align:middle line:90% is a local aid bill. 00:42:54.950 --> 00:42:59.180 align:middle line:84% Because regardless of what tier of host you are, 00:42:59.180 --> 00:43:01.970 align:middle line:84% what is consistent through all those tiers 00:43:01.970 --> 00:43:06.260 align:middle line:84% is that there is a state chair, which I'm sure all of us 00:43:06.260 --> 00:43:07.850 align:middle line:84% a couple of Aprils from now are going 00:43:07.850 --> 00:43:10.460 align:middle line:84% to be happy to see this flush of new revenue 00:43:10.460 --> 00:43:12.830 align:middle line:90% coming in from the state share. 00:43:12.830 --> 00:43:18.170 align:middle line:84% And the second component of the tax is a local share. 00:43:18.170 --> 00:43:20.280 align:middle line:84% And the way that is paid, it's paid monthly. 00:43:20.280 --> 00:43:21.530 align:middle line:90% It goes up to DOR. 00:43:21.530 --> 00:43:24.920 align:middle line:84% And quarterly, dollar received, dollar 00:43:24.920 --> 00:43:26.810 align:middle line:90% returned to the community. 00:43:26.810 --> 00:43:31.310 align:middle line:84% It is an enhancement to each and every one of our communities 00:43:31.310 --> 00:43:34.370 align:middle line:84% where these type of rentals exist. 00:43:34.370 --> 00:43:36.770 align:middle line:90% This is new and found money. 00:43:36.770 --> 00:43:39.680 align:middle line:84% This is local aid money that will 00:43:39.680 --> 00:43:44.250 align:middle line:84% be coming into the general funds of our respective communities. 00:43:44.250 --> 00:43:45.770 align:middle line:84% In addition to closing the loophole 00:43:45.770 --> 00:43:48.020 align:middle line:84% and providing local aid, the other great thing 00:43:48.020 --> 00:43:51.320 align:middle line:84% that this bill does is we are being proactive 00:43:51.320 --> 00:43:55.820 align:middle line:84% in addressing the public safety aspect of this. 00:43:55.820 --> 00:43:58.520 align:middle line:84% In all honesty, it's kind of the wild, wild west out there. 00:43:58.520 --> 00:44:00.920 align:middle line:84% I think some of these rentals are just great, 00:44:00.920 --> 00:44:03.384 align:middle line:84% and other places that are available for rent, 00:44:03.384 --> 00:44:06.050 align:middle line:84% I would venture to guess-- and I think I'm pretty safe in making 00:44:06.050 --> 00:44:07.100 align:middle line:90% this guess-- 00:44:07.100 --> 00:44:09.250 align:middle line:90% that you might get there-- 00:44:09.250 --> 00:44:11.374 align:middle line:84% is there an adequate lock on the door? 00:44:11.374 --> 00:44:12.790 align:middle line:84% Is there lighting in the stairwell 00:44:12.790 --> 00:44:14.710 align:middle line:90% in case of a power failure? 00:44:14.710 --> 00:44:16.840 align:middle line:84% Is there a fire extinguisher in the kitchen 00:44:16.840 --> 00:44:18.760 align:middle line:90% or down near the gas boiler? 00:44:18.760 --> 00:44:22.090 align:middle line:84% Is there an emergency shutoff for that gas boiler? 00:44:22.090 --> 00:44:23.950 align:middle line:90% There may not be. 00:44:23.950 --> 00:44:26.830 align:middle line:84% But once this legislation takes effect, there will be, 00:44:26.830 --> 00:44:29.350 align:middle line:84% and there will be an inspection process put in place 00:44:29.350 --> 00:44:31.210 align:middle line:90% to handle all of those things. 00:44:31.210 --> 00:44:35.480 align:middle line:84% And I don't know about you, but as a legislator, 00:44:35.480 --> 00:44:39.800 align:middle line:84% I prefer to be proactive in taking care of public safety 00:44:39.800 --> 00:44:41.510 align:middle line:84% and not waiting for the moment when 00:44:41.510 --> 00:44:46.670 align:middle line:84% there is some sort of disaster or tragedy that happens. 00:44:46.670 --> 00:44:49.740 align:middle line:84% And then in a big rush in the course of a couple of weeks 00:44:49.740 --> 00:44:52.850 align:middle line:84% maybe, we name a bill after the poor person 00:44:52.850 --> 00:44:56.180 align:middle line:84% who was injured or killed, and we take up 00:44:56.180 --> 00:44:57.930 align:middle line:90% legislation at this time. 00:44:57.930 --> 00:45:02.120 align:middle line:84% So I congratulate the chair, the two chairs of the committees. 00:45:02.120 --> 00:45:04.880 align:middle line:84% I congratulate the speaker for being forward 00:45:04.880 --> 00:45:06.990 align:middle line:90% thinking in this way. 00:45:06.990 --> 00:45:10.970 align:middle line:84% And just on a personal note, five of the eight communities 00:45:10.970 --> 00:45:14.030 align:middle line:84% that I represent, over the course of the 12 years 00:45:14.030 --> 00:45:16.820 align:middle line:84% it's been my honor to serve in this legislature, 00:45:16.820 --> 00:45:20.210 align:middle line:84% have either consistently or for a majority of those 12 00:45:20.210 --> 00:45:24.530 align:middle line:84% years sent home rule bills up from town meeting where year 00:45:24.530 --> 00:45:27.440 align:middle line:84% after year after year, the majority of voters, 00:45:27.440 --> 00:45:30.840 align:middle line:84% sometimes the unanimous vote of town meeting has said, 00:45:30.840 --> 00:45:32.540 align:middle line:90% we want to close this loophole. 00:45:32.540 --> 00:45:34.520 align:middle line:84% We're starving for this revenue, and we 00:45:34.520 --> 00:45:36.960 align:middle line:84% want to address these public safety issues. 00:45:36.960 --> 00:45:39.680 align:middle line:84% And today, finally, we're taking this up. 00:45:39.680 --> 00:45:41.780 align:middle line:84% It's a joyous day for me, and I ask you all 00:45:41.780 --> 00:45:45.290 align:middle line:84% please to join me in supporting House 4314. 00:45:45.290 --> 00:45:45.790 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:45:45.790 --> 00:45:48.450 align:middle line:90% 00:45:48.450 --> 00:45:49.970 align:middle line:84% Yeas and nays having been ordered, 00:45:49.970 --> 00:45:51.559 align:middle line:90% they will be called forthwith. 00:45:51.559 --> 00:45:53.600 align:middle line:84% Court officers will be please summon the members. 00:45:53.600 --> 00:45:56.390 align:middle line:84% Indicate to them that a roll call is in progress 00:45:56.390 --> 00:45:58.040 align:middle line:84% and we remain open for four minutes. 00:45:58.040 --> 00:47:55.040 align:middle line:90% 00:47:55.040 --> 00:47:58.470 align:middle line:84% Chair would inform the members that the text 00:47:58.470 --> 00:48:01.780 align:middle line:84% alerts for the roll call are not working. 00:48:01.780 --> 00:48:04.710 align:middle line:84% So if any of your colleagues are unaware that we are voting, 00:48:04.710 --> 00:48:07.102 align:middle line:84% please make sure everybody knows that we 00:48:07.102 --> 00:48:08.310 align:middle line:90% are in the process of voting. 00:48:08.310 --> 00:51:52.269 align:middle line:90% 00:51:52.269 --> 00:51:54.060 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wished to do so? 00:51:54.060 --> 00:57:39.270 align:middle line:90% 00:57:39.270 --> 00:57:41.220 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wish to do so? 00:57:41.220 --> 00:57:45.160 align:middle line:90% 00:57:45.160 --> 00:57:47.050 align:middle line:84% The clerk will make an announcement. 00:57:47.050 --> 00:57:50.220 align:middle line:84% The voting stations for representatives O'Connell, 00:57:50.220 --> 00:57:52.957 align:middle line:84% Chris Walsh, and Donato are locked. 00:57:52.957 --> 00:57:55.639 align:middle line:90% 00:57:55.639 --> 00:57:59.060 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wish to do so? 00:57:59.060 --> 00:58:00.590 align:middle line:90% Time for voting has expired. 00:58:00.590 --> 00:58:02.960 align:middle line:90% Clerk will display the tally. 00:58:02.960 --> 00:58:07.400 align:middle line:84% In this matter, 117 have voted in the affirmative, 00:58:07.400 --> 00:58:09.180 align:middle line:90% 30 in the negative. 00:58:09.180 --> 00:58:12.127 align:middle line:84% The bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:58:12.127 --> 00:58:13.460 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:58:13.460 --> 00:58:17.560 align:middle line:90% 00:58:17.560 --> 00:58:19.450 align:middle line:84% The chair will inform the members 00:58:19.450 --> 00:58:23.050 align:middle line:84% that the chair does not anticipate any further roll 00:58:23.050 --> 00:58:25.037 align:middle line:90% calls. 00:58:25.037 --> 00:58:26.370 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:58:26.370 --> 00:58:38.410 align:middle line:90% 00:58:38.410 --> 00:58:40.300 align:middle line:84% Chair has been informed that House number 00:58:40.300 --> 00:58:43.600 align:middle line:84% 4302 has been released by the Committee of Bills 00:58:43.600 --> 00:58:44.430 align:middle line:90% in third reading. 00:58:44.430 --> 00:58:47.560 align:middle line:84% Mr. Cahill of Lynn moves suspension of the rules. 00:58:47.560 --> 00:58:48.860 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:58:48.860 --> 00:58:49.400 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:58:49.400 --> 00:58:50.360 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:58:50.360 --> 00:58:52.027 align:middle line:90% The rules are suspended. 00:58:52.027 --> 00:58:53.110 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:58:53.110 --> 00:58:57.470 align:middle line:90% 00:58:57.470 --> 00:59:00.290 align:middle line:84% An act relative to the financial condition of the city 00:59:00.290 --> 00:59:06.120 align:middle line:90% of Lynn, House number 4302. 00:59:06.120 --> 00:59:07.680 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bill 00:59:07.680 --> 00:59:14.424 align:middle line:84% to be engrossed, pending which Mr. Cahill of Lynn 00:59:14.424 --> 00:59:16.340 align:middle line:84% offers an amendment in the hands of the clerk. 00:59:16.340 --> 00:59:17.910 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:59:17.910 --> 00:59:22.620 align:middle line:90% 00:59:22.620 --> 00:59:24.510 align:middle line:84% Mr. Cahill of Lynn moves to amend the bill 00:59:24.510 --> 00:59:27.600 align:middle line:84% by substitution of a bill with the same title, House number 00:59:27.600 --> 00:59:31.220 align:middle line:90% 4325. 00:59:31.220 --> 00:59:33.150 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:59:33.150 --> 00:59:34.440 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:59:34.440 --> 00:59:35.100 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:59:35.100 --> 00:59:35.850 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:59:35.850 --> 00:59:37.370 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:59:37.370 --> 00:59:41.960 align:middle line:84% Question now comes on passing the bill to be engrossed. 00:59:41.960 --> 00:59:43.380 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:59:43.380 --> 00:59:44.052 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:59:44.052 --> 00:59:44.760 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:59:44.760 --> 00:59:48.630 align:middle line:84% The bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:59:48.630 --> 00:59:50.130 align:middle line:84% The House will be in a brief recess. 00:59:50.130 --> 00:59:58.562 align:middle line:90% 00:59:58.562 --> 01:00:00.546 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 01:00:00.546 --> 01:00:11.500 align:middle line:90% 01:00:11.500 --> 01:00:13.990 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Goldstein-Rose of Amherst. 01:00:13.990 --> 01:00:18.700 align:middle line:90% 01:00:18.700 --> 01:00:20.882 align:middle line:84% Mr. Goldstein-Rose of Amherst asks unanimous consent 01:00:20.882 --> 01:00:22.590 align:middle line:84% to be recorded on the previous roll call. 01:00:22.590 --> 01:00:23.839 align:middle line:90% Does the chair hear objection? 01:00:23.839 --> 01:00:26.110 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 01:00:26.110 --> 01:00:27.730 align:middle line:90% Roll call number 318. 01:00:27.730 --> 01:00:30.145 align:middle line:90% Solomon Goldstein-Rose, yes. 01:00:30.145 --> 01:00:51.070 align:middle line:90% 01:00:51.070 --> 01:00:52.927 align:middle line:84% Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop offers an order 01:00:52.927 --> 01:00:54.010 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 01:00:54.010 --> 01:00:56.272 align:middle line:90% The clerk will read the order. 01:00:56.272 --> 01:00:57.980 align:middle line:84% Order that when the House adjourns today, 01:00:57.980 --> 01:01:02.116 align:middle line:84% it adjourn to meet on Monday next at 11:00 AM. 01:01:02.116 --> 01:01:04.530 align:middle line:84% Well, a question comes on that motion. 01:01:04.530 --> 01:01:05.900 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:01:05.900 --> 01:01:06.550 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:01:06.550 --> 01:01:07.330 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:01:07.330 --> 01:01:08.246 align:middle line:90% The motion is adopted. 01:01:08.246 --> 01:01:19.030 align:middle line:90% 01:01:19.030 --> 01:01:22.580 align:middle line:84% Mr. Day of Stoneham moves that when the House adjourns today, 01:01:22.580 --> 01:01:25.280 align:middle line:84% it does so in respect to the memory of Paul E. 01:01:25.280 --> 01:01:30.160 align:middle line:84% Means, a member of the House from Stoneham from 1975 01:01:30.160 --> 01:01:36.010 align:middle line:90% to 1978 inclusive. 01:01:36.010 --> 01:01:37.290 align:middle line:90% Question comes on that motion. 01:01:37.290 --> 01:01:38.680 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:01:38.680 --> 01:01:39.250 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:01:39.250 --> 01:01:40.420 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:01:40.420 --> 01:01:43.560 align:middle line:90% The motion is adopted. 01:01:43.560 --> 01:01:45.960 align:middle line:84% Ms. Cronin of Brockton moves that the House now 01:01:45.960 --> 01:01:48.330 align:middle line:90% stands adjourned. 01:01:48.330 --> 01:01:49.630 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:01:49.630 --> 01:01:50.170 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:01:50.170 --> 01:01:51.180 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:01:51.180 --> 01:01:54.270 align:middle line:84% The house now stands adjourned to meet Monday next at 11:00 01:01:54.270 --> 01:01:55.930 align:middle line:90% AM in an informal session. 01:01:55.930 --> 01:01:57.427 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL BANG] 01:01:57.427 --> 01:02:12.896 align:middle line:90% 01:02:12.896 --> 01:02:16.641 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 01:02:16.641 --> 01:04:46.315 align:middle line:90%