WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.479 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:00:03.479 --> 00:00:19.383 align:middle line:90% 00:00:19.383 --> 00:00:20.874 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL BANGS] 00:00:20.874 --> 00:00:26.850 align:middle line:90% 00:00:26.850 --> 00:00:29.390 align:middle line:90% House will be in order. 00:00:29.390 --> 00:00:32.170 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] now moves that the House stand in recess 00:00:32.170 --> 00:00:36.250 align:middle line:90% till the hour of 1:50? 00:00:36.250 --> 00:00:37.465 align:middle line:90% 1:50. 00:00:37.465 --> 00:00:39.590 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, All those opposed, no. 00:00:39.590 --> 00:00:40.480 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:00:40.480 --> 00:00:43.050 align:middle line:84% House stands in recess to the hour of 1:50. 00:00:43.050 --> 00:00:47.905 align:middle line:90% 00:00:47.905 --> 00:00:51.370 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:00:51.370 --> 00:01:00.290 align:middle line:90% 00:01:00.290 --> 00:01:01.297 align:middle line:90% House will be in order. 00:01:01.297 --> 00:01:02.880 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading [INAUDIBLE] 00:01:02.880 --> 00:01:04.440 align:middle line:90% the presence of a quorum. 00:01:04.440 --> 00:01:06.512 align:middle line:84% Chair can ascertain a quorum is not present. 00:01:06.512 --> 00:01:08.220 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] officers, summon the members. 00:01:08.220 --> 00:01:12.045 align:middle line:84% Indicate a roll call quorum is now in progress. 00:01:12.045 --> 00:18:13.610 align:middle line:90% 00:18:13.610 --> 00:18:17.890 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading removes his requests 00:18:17.890 --> 00:18:20.900 align:middle line:90% for a roll call vote. 00:18:20.900 --> 00:18:24.070 align:middle line:84% The chair objection-- the chair has none. 00:18:24.070 --> 00:18:37.552 align:middle line:90% 00:18:37.552 --> 00:18:39.260 align:middle line:84% Could all members please take their seat. 00:18:39.260 --> 00:19:07.630 align:middle line:90% 00:19:07.630 --> 00:19:11.450 align:middle line:84% Today we have the opportunity to honor the courageous work of 60 00:19:11.450 --> 00:19:14.170 align:middle line:90% CR Park Rangers. 00:19:14.170 --> 00:19:19.510 align:middle line:84% Earlier this month, DCR Park Ranger Steven Crombie 00:19:19.510 --> 00:19:24.760 align:middle line:84% suffered a medical episode while on duty at the Statehouse. 00:19:24.760 --> 00:19:30.810 align:middle line:84% He was found in a gut check, not breathing and unresponsive. 00:19:30.810 --> 00:19:34.950 align:middle line:84% With determination and teamwork, a group of Rangers 00:19:34.950 --> 00:19:40.230 align:middle line:84% performed CPR and administered an AED. 00:19:40.230 --> 00:19:41.850 align:middle line:90% Excuse me. 00:19:41.850 --> 00:19:44.820 align:middle line:84% Because of their quick thinking, Steven 00:19:44.820 --> 00:19:49.770 align:middle line:84% was breathing by the time emergency services arrived. 00:19:49.770 --> 00:19:52.290 align:middle line:84% He was transported to the Mass General Hospital 00:19:52.290 --> 00:19:57.810 align:middle line:84% and was discharged to go home a few weeks later. 00:19:57.810 --> 00:20:02.500 align:middle line:84% Steven is alive because of the action of the six Rangers. 00:20:02.500 --> 00:20:05.590 align:middle line:84% I want to offer my personal gratitude. 00:20:05.590 --> 00:20:07.150 align:middle line:84% In addition to being a colleague, 00:20:07.150 --> 00:20:11.890 align:middle line:84% Steven is also a Winthrop native who I've known for many years 00:20:11.890 --> 00:20:16.200 align:middle line:84% and have known his family for some time as well. 00:20:16.200 --> 00:20:21.390 align:middle line:84% I am honored that we have with us here today Rangers 00:20:21.390 --> 00:20:24.210 align:middle line:84% [? Godding, ?] [? Boze, ?] Brown, 00:20:24.210 --> 00:20:28.170 align:middle line:84% [? Melee, ?] [? Rego, ?] and Lieutenant [? Dowd ?] 00:20:28.170 --> 00:20:34.470 align:middle line:84% for their quick thinking and heroism on January 3, 2018, 00:20:34.470 --> 00:20:39.900 align:middle line:84% which saved the life of DCR park ranger Steven Crombie. 00:20:39.900 --> 00:20:44.070 align:middle line:84% Before I have their respective state representatives present 00:20:44.070 --> 00:20:49.770 align:middle line:84% citations to them, I not only want to thank these Rangers, 00:20:49.770 --> 00:20:53.910 align:middle line:84% but I want to thank all of the members of the DCR Park Rangers 00:20:53.910 --> 00:20:56.120 align:middle line:90% that we have in the statehouse. 00:20:56.120 --> 00:21:01.350 align:middle line:84% And I want each of you to know how greatly we appreciate 00:21:01.350 --> 00:21:05.160 align:middle line:84% the fact of the service that you provide to us, 00:21:05.160 --> 00:21:07.074 align:middle line:84% the public safety you provide to us, 00:21:07.074 --> 00:21:08.490 align:middle line:84% and the attention that you provide 00:21:08.490 --> 00:21:10.950 align:middle line:84% to us as members of the Massachusetts 00:21:10.950 --> 00:21:12.770 align:middle line:90% House of Representatives. 00:21:12.770 --> 00:21:16.500 align:middle line:84% That your hard work does not go unnoticed. 00:21:16.500 --> 00:21:19.672 align:middle line:84% And for that, we sincerely thank all of the DCR Park Rangers. 00:21:19.672 --> 00:21:22.648 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:21:22.648 --> 00:21:55.390 align:middle line:90% 00:21:55.390 --> 00:21:57.260 align:middle line:84% And also we have four rangers in the back. 00:21:57.260 --> 00:22:01.380 align:middle line:90% I want to thank you as well. 00:22:01.380 --> 00:22:04.070 align:middle line:84% With that, I would now like to have the presentation 00:22:04.070 --> 00:22:12.410 align:middle line:84% of the citations, if we may, to James [? Godding ?] of Quincy, 00:22:12.410 --> 00:22:18.037 align:middle line:84% citation to be presented by representative Tackey Chan. 00:22:18.037 --> 00:22:22.029 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:22:22.029 --> 00:22:44.000 align:middle line:90% 00:22:44.000 --> 00:22:48.110 align:middle line:84% Representative Tom [? Boze, ?] presentation 00:22:48.110 --> 00:22:51.500 align:middle line:84% to be made by representative Mark Cusack. 00:22:51.500 --> 00:22:54.965 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:22:54.965 --> 00:23:09.731 align:middle line:90% 00:23:09.731 --> 00:23:10.230 align:middle line:90% Oh. 00:23:10.230 --> 00:23:15.000 align:middle line:90% 00:23:15.000 --> 00:23:19.054 align:middle line:84% Lloyd Brown, presentation by Representative Barber. 00:23:19.054 --> 00:23:22.533 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:23:22.533 --> 00:23:41.950 align:middle line:90% 00:23:41.950 --> 00:23:44.320 align:middle line:84% Sean [? Melee, ?] presentation to be 00:23:44.320 --> 00:23:46.259 align:middle line:90% made by Representative Cutler. 00:23:46.259 --> 00:23:50.251 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:23:50.251 --> 00:24:11.750 align:middle line:90% 00:24:11.750 --> 00:24:16.147 align:middle line:84% Eric Rego, presentation to be made by Representative Lyons. 00:24:16.147 --> 00:24:19.626 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:24:19.626 --> 00:24:42.000 align:middle line:90% 00:24:42.000 --> 00:24:44.460 align:middle line:84% And Mike [? Dowd, ?] presentation 00:24:44.460 --> 00:24:46.020 align:middle line:90% made by Representative Ryan. 00:24:46.020 --> 00:24:48.996 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:24:48.996 --> 00:25:16.780 align:middle line:90% 00:25:16.780 --> 00:25:20.058 align:middle line:84% Thank you and congratulations to all of our DCR Park Rangers. 00:25:20.058 --> 00:25:23.544 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE AND CHEERING] 00:25:23.544 --> 00:26:23.802 align:middle line:90% 00:26:23.802 --> 00:26:26.870 align:middle line:84% The chair would also like to offer our congratulations 00:26:26.870 --> 00:26:29.420 align:middle line:90% to a new grandfather-- 00:26:29.420 --> 00:26:32.054 align:middle line:84% or he's been a grandfather before. 00:26:32.054 --> 00:26:37.130 align:middle line:84% A newly grandfather-- baby born in Israel, I believe. 00:26:37.130 --> 00:26:38.700 align:middle line:90% Correct? 00:26:38.700 --> 00:26:42.086 align:middle line:84% Please-- Representative Lou Kafka, congratulations. 00:26:42.086 --> 00:26:45.394 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE AND CHEERING] 00:26:45.394 --> 00:27:04.500 align:middle line:90% 00:27:04.500 --> 00:27:06.320 align:middle line:84% When I said he was not a new grandfather-- 00:27:06.320 --> 00:27:09.170 align:middle line:84% this was his 14th grandchild, by the way. 00:27:09.170 --> 00:29:03.870 align:middle line:90% 00:29:03.870 --> 00:29:06.720 align:middle line:90% Mr. Honan of Boston. 00:29:06.720 --> 00:29:12.110 align:middle line:84% Moves for the suspension of rule 47 00:29:12.110 --> 00:29:19.617 align:middle line:84% to take calendar item 279 on page 24. 00:29:19.617 --> 00:29:20.900 align:middle line:90% Question comes on that motion? 00:29:20.900 --> 00:29:23.120 align:middle line:90% Question comes on that motion? 00:29:23.120 --> 00:29:25.110 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:29:25.110 --> 00:29:26.100 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:29:26.100 --> 00:29:26.900 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:29:26.900 --> 00:29:28.287 align:middle line:90% The rule is suspended. 00:29:28.287 --> 00:29:31.557 align:middle line:90% 00:29:31.557 --> 00:29:32.640 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:29:32.640 --> 00:29:38.340 align:middle line:90% 00:29:38.340 --> 00:29:40.800 align:middle line:84% An act, financing the production and preservation 00:29:40.800 --> 00:29:43.314 align:middle line:84% of housing for low and moderate income residents. 00:29:43.314 --> 00:29:50.240 align:middle line:90% 00:29:50.240 --> 00:29:55.160 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bill to being grossed. 00:29:55.160 --> 00:29:59.510 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes Mr. Honan of Boston. 00:29:59.510 --> 00:30:01.580 align:middle line:84% Members are pleased ask to take these seats 00:30:01.580 --> 00:30:03.130 align:middle line:90% and subdue their conversations. 00:30:03.130 --> 00:30:06.511 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL POUNDING] 00:30:06.511 --> 00:30:16.190 align:middle line:90% 00:30:16.190 --> 00:30:18.260 align:middle line:90% Mr. Honan of Boston. 00:30:18.260 --> 00:30:20.720 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and through you, the members. 00:30:20.720 --> 00:30:25.820 align:middle line:84% I rise today in support of House Bill 4134. 00:30:25.820 --> 00:30:30.440 align:middle line:84% This is the housing bond bill, an extension of tax credits. 00:30:30.440 --> 00:30:33.044 align:middle line:84% I want to thank the Housing Committee for all their work. 00:30:33.044 --> 00:30:34.460 align:middle line:84% I also want to thank the gentlemen 00:30:34.460 --> 00:30:36.740 align:middle line:84% from New Bedford and the Bonding Committee 00:30:36.740 --> 00:30:38.480 align:middle line:90% for their work on this bill. 00:30:38.480 --> 00:30:41.000 align:middle line:84% And the gentleman from Jamaica Plain 00:30:41.000 --> 00:30:43.830 align:middle line:84% and the Ways and Means Committee for their work. 00:30:43.830 --> 00:30:46.460 align:middle line:84% I also want to thank you, Mr. Speaker. 00:30:46.460 --> 00:30:48.500 align:middle line:90% You're a true housing champion. 00:30:48.500 --> 00:30:51.200 align:middle line:84% And thank you for taking this important bill up right 00:30:51.200 --> 00:30:54.260 align:middle line:84% at the beginning of the new year. 00:30:54.260 --> 00:30:56.330 align:middle line:84% It's the critical time in the Commonwealth 00:30:56.330 --> 00:30:57.860 align:middle line:90% in terms of housing. 00:30:57.860 --> 00:31:01.760 align:middle line:84% The metro Boston area has the third highest housing costs 00:31:01.760 --> 00:31:05.480 align:middle line:84% in the country behind New York and San Francisco. 00:31:05.480 --> 00:31:08.770 align:middle line:84% Greater Boston, more than 52% of the households 00:31:08.770 --> 00:31:11.930 align:middle line:84% are paying more than 30% of their income, 00:31:11.930 --> 00:31:16.190 align:middle line:84% and statewide 70% of the low income and extremely low 00:31:16.190 --> 00:31:20.270 align:middle line:84% income households are struggling in the same way. 00:31:20.270 --> 00:31:24.200 align:middle line:84% At the same time, our economy is growing. 00:31:24.200 --> 00:31:26.990 align:middle line:84% And Massachusetts is clearly a great place 00:31:26.990 --> 00:31:31.080 align:middle line:84% to live with all of museums, colleges, universities, 00:31:31.080 --> 00:31:32.780 align:middle line:90% and hospitals. 00:31:32.780 --> 00:31:36.650 align:middle line:84% But we know that housing is the cornerstone 00:31:36.650 --> 00:31:40.220 align:middle line:84% of our economy and our society, and we 00:31:40.220 --> 00:31:44.330 align:middle line:84% must build and maintain strong, vibrant, affordable, 00:31:44.330 --> 00:31:46.640 align:middle line:90% and diverse neighborhoods. 00:31:46.640 --> 00:31:49.520 align:middle line:84% That's what this bill seeks to do here today. 00:31:49.520 --> 00:31:52.520 align:middle line:84% This bill is all about production and preservation 00:31:52.520 --> 00:31:56.660 align:middle line:84% of affordable housing all across Massachusetts. 00:31:56.660 --> 00:31:59.630 align:middle line:84% Last week I had the pleasure of attending 00:31:59.630 --> 00:32:03.620 align:middle line:84% a ribbon cutting at 48 Boylston Street in downtown Boston. 00:32:03.620 --> 00:32:08.090 align:middle line:84% It was at the historic Young Men's Christian Union building 00:32:08.090 --> 00:32:10.370 align:middle line:90% that was built in 1875. 00:32:10.370 --> 00:32:14.600 align:middle line:84% So St. Francis House partnered with the archdiocese of Boston 00:32:14.600 --> 00:32:19.400 align:middle line:84% along with the city, the state, and private banks, 00:32:19.400 --> 00:32:23.390 align:middle line:84% and preserved and developed 46 units 00:32:23.390 --> 00:32:26.800 align:middle line:84% of affordable housing, of which 26 are 00:32:26.800 --> 00:32:28.910 align:middle line:90% for formerly homeless people. 00:32:28.910 --> 00:32:31.850 align:middle line:84% Now that's right in downtown Boston. 00:32:31.850 --> 00:32:35.800 align:middle line:84% You can't do that without bond funds and tax credits. 00:32:35.800 --> 00:32:39.690 align:middle line:84% The bond funds and tax credits that we're re-authorizing today 00:32:39.690 --> 00:32:43.640 align:middle line:84% are used in very creative fashion here in Boston 00:32:43.640 --> 00:32:47.510 align:middle line:84% to help people who are in need-- and in Massachusetts. 00:32:47.510 --> 00:32:50.540 align:middle line:84% Those two bond accounts that we used there 00:32:50.540 --> 00:32:53.150 align:middle line:90% are re-authorized here today. 00:32:53.150 --> 00:32:55.270 align:middle line:84% The Housing Innovations trust fund, 00:32:55.270 --> 00:32:57.540 align:middle line:84% $100 million dollars, and $400 million 00:32:57.540 --> 00:33:00.260 align:middle line:84% for the Affordable Housing Trust fund. 00:33:00.260 --> 00:33:02.270 align:middle line:84% The Affordable Housing Trust Fund 00:33:02.270 --> 00:33:05.020 align:middle line:84% is a very flexible bond fund that's 00:33:05.020 --> 00:33:09.650 align:middle line:84% used for work force housing, mixed use, and preservation. 00:33:09.650 --> 00:33:11.600 align:middle line:84% Down at North Station you've probably 00:33:11.600 --> 00:33:13.460 align:middle line:84% seen a new, big building developed 00:33:13.460 --> 00:33:19.310 align:middle line:84% there called the Beverly, and its 239 income-restricted units 00:33:19.310 --> 00:33:20.870 align:middle line:90% right at North Station. 00:33:20.870 --> 00:33:26.120 align:middle line:84% It's a 100% affordable and workforce housing development. 00:33:26.120 --> 00:33:29.750 align:middle line:84% That's the first time in the city of Boston in 25 years 00:33:29.750 --> 00:33:32.900 align:middle line:84% that they've built a 100% affordable development. 00:33:32.900 --> 00:33:35.750 align:middle line:84% Bedford-- Bedford Green Apartments, 00:33:35.750 --> 00:33:39.890 align:middle line:84% 70 units in Bedford, and it's for low income veterans 00:33:39.890 --> 00:33:43.430 align:middle line:90% and on site VA caseworkers. 00:33:43.430 --> 00:33:47.180 align:middle line:84% Today, we recommit ourselves to the elderly, disabled, 00:33:47.180 --> 00:33:49.610 align:middle line:90% and homeless. 00:33:49.610 --> 00:33:52.610 align:middle line:84% The home modification loan program, the $60 million 00:33:52.610 --> 00:33:55.310 align:middle line:84% in that, and that's to allow seniors to age 00:33:55.310 --> 00:33:59.390 align:middle line:84% in place and other individuals to live independently 00:33:59.390 --> 00:34:00.940 align:middle line:90% in their communities. 00:34:00.940 --> 00:34:04.070 align:middle line:84% $65 million for the Facilities Consolidation fund, 00:34:04.070 --> 00:34:07.730 align:middle line:84% and $55 million for community-based housing. 00:34:07.730 --> 00:34:10.130 align:middle line:84% These accounts are for supportive housing, 00:34:10.130 --> 00:34:14.420 align:middle line:84% and they're for clients of GMH and DDS. 00:34:14.420 --> 00:34:16.580 align:middle line:84% And today we build on the successes 00:34:16.580 --> 00:34:20.239 align:middle line:84% of those programs, which the Facilities Consolidation 00:34:20.239 --> 00:34:27.710 align:middle line:84% fund has allowed for 2,400 units of serviced-enriched housing. 00:34:27.710 --> 00:34:31.400 align:middle line:84% There's $150 million for the Housing Stabilization fund. 00:34:31.400 --> 00:34:33.739 align:middle line:84% This helps first time home-buyers 00:34:33.739 --> 00:34:36.590 align:middle line:84% and promotes reinvestment in weak markets. 00:34:36.590 --> 00:34:40.550 align:middle line:84% Some of the projects that it has funded in Midfield 00:34:40.550 --> 00:34:42.350 align:middle line:84% on a vacant parcel, four buildings 00:34:42.350 --> 00:34:47.420 align:middle line:84% with 92 affordable units in Northampton, 16 units 00:34:47.420 --> 00:34:49.489 align:middle line:90% for women who are veterans. 00:34:49.489 --> 00:34:53.480 align:middle line:84% In Holyoke, a multi-million dollar rehab which will bring 00:34:53.480 --> 00:34:57.340 align:middle line:84% market rate and affordable housing under one roof. 00:34:57.340 --> 00:35:00.610 align:middle line:84% There is $600 million in this fund 00:35:00.610 --> 00:35:03.370 align:middle line:84% for state-assisted public housing. 00:35:03.370 --> 00:35:06.530 align:middle line:84% Now, I know many of you have great relationships 00:35:06.530 --> 00:35:08.930 align:middle line:84% with your public housing authorities. 00:35:08.930 --> 00:35:12.320 align:middle line:84% I see you always at the narrow events. 00:35:12.320 --> 00:35:15.620 align:middle line:84% And this is money that they critically 00:35:15.620 --> 00:35:20.630 align:middle line:84% need to rehabilitate, produce, and modernize public housing. 00:35:20.630 --> 00:35:24.440 align:middle line:84% Our committee last session visited 25 housing authorities 00:35:24.440 --> 00:35:26.330 align:middle line:90% across Massachusetts. 00:35:26.330 --> 00:35:28.670 align:middle line:84% We met with the boards of directors. 00:35:28.670 --> 00:35:34.250 align:middle line:84% We met with tenant's groups, and we met with the staff, 00:35:34.250 --> 00:35:36.740 align:middle line:84% with the superintendents of these buildings. 00:35:36.740 --> 00:35:41.150 align:middle line:84% And we realized in a firsthand way 00:35:41.150 --> 00:35:44.030 align:middle line:84% how significant it was to do these repairs. 00:35:44.030 --> 00:35:47.000 align:middle line:84% The senior citizens who live in public housing, 00:35:47.000 --> 00:35:49.010 align:middle line:84% the most important thing for them, 00:35:49.010 --> 00:35:52.010 align:middle line:84% when we were doing our housing reform 00:35:52.010 --> 00:35:53.990 align:middle line:84% bill as it pertains to public housing, 00:35:53.990 --> 00:35:56.900 align:middle line:84% was knowing the building superintendent, 00:35:56.900 --> 00:36:01.850 align:middle line:84% and their desire for long term delays and repairs 00:36:01.850 --> 00:36:03.620 align:middle line:90% to be taken care of. 00:36:03.620 --> 00:36:07.970 align:middle line:84% Roof replacements, ADA upgrades, and elevators. 00:36:07.970 --> 00:36:10.040 align:middle line:84% These are tangible upgrades that benefit 00:36:10.040 --> 00:36:14.770 align:middle line:84% our most vulnerable residents, including our seniors. 00:36:14.770 --> 00:36:18.080 align:middle line:84% There's also $50 million in there for public demonstration 00:36:18.080 --> 00:36:21.630 align:middle line:84% projects that are going on across the across the state. 00:36:21.630 --> 00:36:25.970 align:middle line:84% There's a $125 million in this bill for capital improvement 00:36:25.970 --> 00:36:27.770 align:middle line:90% and preservation fund. 00:36:27.770 --> 00:36:32.480 align:middle line:84% We passed 40T in 2009 that allows municipalities 00:36:32.480 --> 00:36:36.050 align:middle line:84% to designate certain areas within their municipalities 00:36:36.050 --> 00:36:39.650 align:middle line:84% for more denser development-- it's smart growth-- 00:36:39.650 --> 00:36:44.232 align:middle line:84% and this particular fund will help with those projects. 00:36:44.232 --> 00:36:51.240 align:middle line:84% 40T has helped preserve 11,000 units in Massachusetts. 00:36:51.240 --> 00:36:56.210 align:middle line:84% We are facing a real, serious problem here in Massachusetts. 00:36:56.210 --> 00:37:02.610 align:middle line:84% We have 2,875 what are called 13A units. 00:37:02.610 --> 00:37:05.390 align:middle line:84% Those are expiring use buildings that 00:37:05.390 --> 00:37:08.420 align:middle line:84% were-- units that were funded by the Commonwealth. 00:37:08.420 --> 00:37:11.240 align:middle line:84% They run the risk in the next two years 00:37:11.240 --> 00:37:13.080 align:middle line:90% of losing their affordability. 00:37:13.080 --> 00:37:15.950 align:middle line:84% We just had a hearing yesterday, and the members of the housing 00:37:15.950 --> 00:37:19.962 align:middle line:84% committee who are here will tell you the fear that the seniors 00:37:19.962 --> 00:37:21.920 align:middle line:84% and the residents who live in these buildings-- 00:37:21.920 --> 00:37:23.570 align:middle line:90% and they're mostly seniors-- 00:37:23.570 --> 00:37:26.990 align:middle line:84% the fear that they're living in is quite real. 00:37:26.990 --> 00:37:29.540 align:middle line:84% And it's important for us to fund 00:37:29.540 --> 00:37:31.940 align:middle line:84% this particular fund, the capital improvement 00:37:31.940 --> 00:37:38.190 align:middle line:84% preservation fund, to try to preserve these 13A units. 00:37:38.190 --> 00:37:40.580 align:middle line:84% And again, we should be very proud 00:37:40.580 --> 00:37:46.040 align:middle line:84% that in 2009, this house put through 40T, which 00:37:46.040 --> 00:37:50.150 align:middle line:84% did give the right of first refusal to the Commonwealth 00:37:50.150 --> 00:37:52.670 align:middle line:84% to purchase these buildings that have protected the tenants 00:37:52.670 --> 00:37:54.200 align:middle line:90% from three to five years. 00:37:54.200 --> 00:37:59.080 align:middle line:84% Those are in HUD buildings, HUD expiring use, again in 13A. 00:37:59.080 --> 00:38:03.650 align:middle line:84% We put $50 million into the Capital Area Transit Node 00:38:03.650 --> 00:38:05.090 align:middle line:90% Housing Program. 00:38:05.090 --> 00:38:07.160 align:middle line:90% This is for smart growth. 00:38:07.160 --> 00:38:11.120 align:middle line:84% These are the 40R districts that we 00:38:11.120 --> 00:38:13.680 align:middle line:90% allow municipalities to create. 00:38:13.680 --> 00:38:17.180 align:middle line:84% And again, some people have a real problem with 40B, 00:38:17.180 --> 00:38:18.440 align:middle line:90% but this is 40R. 00:38:18.440 --> 00:38:21.890 align:middle line:84% So this empowers the local municipality. 00:38:21.890 --> 00:38:26.180 align:middle line:84% It needs to be a better known program, the 40R program. 00:38:26.180 --> 00:38:28.950 align:middle line:84% This empowers the municipalities, again, 00:38:28.950 --> 00:38:33.860 align:middle line:84% to designate areas within their municipality for more denser 00:38:33.860 --> 00:38:36.950 align:middle line:90% development. 00:38:36.950 --> 00:38:39.080 align:middle line:90% The tax credit. 00:38:39.080 --> 00:38:41.490 align:middle line:84% This reauthorizes important tax credits 00:38:41.490 --> 00:38:45.390 align:middle line:84% that are used to develop housing and economic opportunities 00:38:45.390 --> 00:38:46.780 align:middle line:90% across the state. 00:38:46.780 --> 00:38:51.720 align:middle line:84% There's a low income housing tax credit created in 1999. 00:38:51.720 --> 00:38:55.380 align:middle line:84% It has helped create 10,000 units of affordable housing. 00:38:55.380 --> 00:38:58.770 align:middle line:84% It reauthorizes this month for five more years. 00:38:58.770 --> 00:39:00.367 align:middle line:84% The Community Investment Tax Credit 00:39:00.367 --> 00:39:02.700 align:middle line:84% is something that you may have heard from your Community 00:39:02.700 --> 00:39:04.800 align:middle line:90% Development Corporation. 00:39:04.800 --> 00:39:06.600 align:middle line:90% It's a very successful program. 00:39:06.600 --> 00:39:09.060 align:middle line:84% It's funded at $6 million, and it's 00:39:09.060 --> 00:39:13.110 align:middle line:84% to prove economic and housing opportunities 00:39:13.110 --> 00:39:15.690 align:middle line:84% for low and moderate income households. 00:39:15.690 --> 00:39:18.270 align:middle line:84% Brownfield Tax Credit-- I've heard from many of you 00:39:18.270 --> 00:39:22.950 align:middle line:84% about this fund, which your municipalities have utilized 00:39:22.950 --> 00:39:26.940 align:middle line:84% to revitalize sections of your municipalities, 00:39:26.940 --> 00:39:30.370 align:middle line:84% complete environmental cleanup and remediation 00:39:30.370 --> 00:39:32.360 align:middle line:84% in economically distressed areas. 00:39:32.360 --> 00:39:36.270 align:middle line:84% There's also the Housing Development Center Program-- 00:39:36.270 --> 00:39:40.440 align:middle line:84% promotes mixed income housing in gateway cities. 00:39:40.440 --> 00:39:44.580 align:middle line:84% Also funding for the renovation and construction of facilities 00:39:44.580 --> 00:39:46.660 align:middle line:90% serving low income children. 00:39:46.660 --> 00:39:48.930 align:middle line:84% It's a daycare fund that we also have 00:39:48.930 --> 00:39:51.270 align:middle line:84% included for wrap around services 00:39:51.270 --> 00:39:54.190 align:middle line:90% in housing developments. 00:39:54.190 --> 00:39:56.500 align:middle line:84% We are experiencing a housing crisis here. 00:39:56.500 --> 00:39:58.180 align:middle line:90% I know you all know that. 00:39:58.180 --> 00:40:01.630 align:middle line:84% I think that one of the key constituent service 00:40:01.630 --> 00:40:04.870 align:middle line:84% issues we all receive is the desperate need 00:40:04.870 --> 00:40:08.320 align:middle line:84% for affordable housing from people who call our offices. 00:40:08.320 --> 00:40:10.600 align:middle line:90% We did have a hearing in July. 00:40:10.600 --> 00:40:13.930 align:middle line:84% Many of our members testified before the committee 00:40:13.930 --> 00:40:17.140 align:middle line:84% and expressed the urgent need for affordable housing 00:40:17.140 --> 00:40:18.670 align:middle line:90% in their districts. 00:40:18.670 --> 00:40:20.800 align:middle line:90% And these funds are critical. 00:40:20.800 --> 00:40:23.260 align:middle line:84% They're tried and true tools that 00:40:23.260 --> 00:40:25.630 align:middle line:84% have been used here in Massachusetts, 00:40:25.630 --> 00:40:27.780 align:middle line:90% that have been successful. 00:40:27.780 --> 00:40:32.410 align:middle line:84% And Mr. Speaker, while our work is far from over, 00:40:32.410 --> 00:40:36.220 align:middle line:84% passage of this bill signifies the commitment of this house 00:40:36.220 --> 00:40:37.960 align:middle line:84% to affordable housing and to the working 00:40:37.960 --> 00:40:40.870 align:middle line:84% people of our commonwealth, and the vulnerable and those 00:40:40.870 --> 00:40:42.700 align:middle line:90% facing homelessness. 00:40:42.700 --> 00:40:45.400 align:middle line:84% The Housing Bond Bill is a tangible commitment 00:40:45.400 --> 00:40:48.610 align:middle line:84% of this house to affordable housing. 00:40:48.610 --> 00:40:50.890 align:middle line:84% And Mr. Speaker, I move that when a vote is taken, 00:40:50.890 --> 00:40:53.772 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of the ayes and nays. 00:40:53.772 --> 00:40:55.480 align:middle line:84% Mr. Honan of Boston asked when the matter 00:40:55.480 --> 00:40:58.052 align:middle line:84% is taken, it be taken by call of the yeas and nays. 00:40:58.052 --> 00:40:59.260 align:middle line:90% Those joining with him arise. 00:40:59.260 --> 00:41:00.676 align:middle line:84% The monitor will return the count. 00:41:00.676 --> 00:41:02.800 align:middle line:90% First division, eight. 00:41:02.800 --> 00:41:05.650 align:middle line:90% Second division. 00:41:05.650 --> 00:41:06.150 align:middle line:90% 27. 00:41:06.150 --> 00:41:06.780 align:middle line:90% 27. 00:41:06.780 --> 00:41:08.190 align:middle line:90% Sufficient number have arisen. 00:41:08.190 --> 00:41:09.230 align:middle line:90% Matter taken. 00:41:09.230 --> 00:41:11.430 align:middle line:84% Taken by the calls yeas and nays. 00:41:11.430 --> 00:41:13.940 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Sanchez of Boston. 00:41:13.940 --> 00:41:20.070 align:middle line:90% 00:41:20.070 --> 00:41:23.280 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and through you, to the members. 00:41:23.280 --> 00:41:27.630 align:middle line:84% First and foremost, I'd like to thank you, Mr. Speaker, 00:41:27.630 --> 00:41:31.290 align:middle line:84% for bringing this bond authorization bill before us 00:41:31.290 --> 00:41:33.960 align:middle line:90% today, before the members. 00:41:33.960 --> 00:41:37.710 align:middle line:84% And I'd like to thank the gentleman from Brighton 00:41:37.710 --> 00:41:41.760 align:middle line:84% for his hard work not only now on this, 00:41:41.760 --> 00:41:44.730 align:middle line:84% but on the many, many years that he's 00:41:44.730 --> 00:41:49.290 align:middle line:84% committed his life to making sure that we committed 00:41:49.290 --> 00:41:52.590 align:middle line:84% ourselves to the needs of our constituents 00:41:52.590 --> 00:41:55.230 align:middle line:84% through a fundamental need, housing. 00:41:55.230 --> 00:41:59.100 align:middle line:84% Not only in the building, but also in terms of making 00:41:59.100 --> 00:42:03.570 align:middle line:84% sure the adequate supports and so many other programs 00:42:03.570 --> 00:42:05.880 align:middle line:84% that have made a difference and will make a difference 00:42:05.880 --> 00:42:08.400 align:middle line:84% today in the lives of so many people 00:42:08.400 --> 00:42:10.110 align:middle line:90% here in the Commonwealth. 00:42:10.110 --> 00:42:14.670 align:middle line:84% As well as his able staff that worked so hard on this 00:42:14.670 --> 00:42:19.380 align:middle line:84% that we're so proud of, and also our staff in Ways and Means. 00:42:19.380 --> 00:42:22.290 align:middle line:84% And your staff, Mr. Speaker, that worked diligently 00:42:22.290 --> 00:42:23.940 align:middle line:90% on it as well. 00:42:23.940 --> 00:42:26.280 align:middle line:84% And this was the first major bill 00:42:26.280 --> 00:42:29.220 align:middle line:84% that my new general counsel has worked on, 00:42:29.220 --> 00:42:33.210 align:middle line:84% so we're extremely proud of her in putting and working 00:42:33.210 --> 00:42:36.510 align:middle line:84% with so many of you in making sure 00:42:36.510 --> 00:42:40.380 align:middle line:84% that we had such a strong bill before us today. 00:42:40.380 --> 00:42:44.550 align:middle line:84% As well as the hard work of the gentleman from New Bedford who, 00:42:44.550 --> 00:42:47.430 align:middle line:84% he and his staff, put a significant amount of work 00:42:47.430 --> 00:42:49.290 align:middle line:90% on this as well. 00:42:49.290 --> 00:42:53.250 align:middle line:84% This bill comes at a very important time, 00:42:53.250 --> 00:42:56.340 align:middle line:84% because bond authorizations for certain housing programs 00:42:56.340 --> 00:43:01.200 align:middle line:84% are running low while projects are continuing 00:43:01.200 --> 00:43:03.180 align:middle line:90% to apply for funding. 00:43:03.180 --> 00:43:06.630 align:middle line:84% And since some of these programs are forward funded, 00:43:06.630 --> 00:43:09.510 align:middle line:84% they have to be reauthorized so that these deals can move 00:43:09.510 --> 00:43:11.950 align:middle line:90% forward in a timely manner. 00:43:11.950 --> 00:43:14.710 align:middle line:84% We know that some of the tax credits that are out there, 00:43:14.710 --> 00:43:18.060 align:middle line:84% they're about ready to sunset in 2019 00:43:18.060 --> 00:43:21.420 align:middle line:90% and they have to be extended. 00:43:21.420 --> 00:43:23.870 align:middle line:90% Not only that, we are facing-- 00:43:23.870 --> 00:43:25.140 align:middle line:90% and all of us know-- 00:43:25.140 --> 00:43:29.070 align:middle line:84% a serious affordable housing crunch. 00:43:29.070 --> 00:43:33.690 align:middle line:84% According to the Census Bureau's 2015 ACS survey, 00:43:33.690 --> 00:43:36.930 align:middle line:84% Massachusetts had the seventh highest rents in the country 00:43:36.930 --> 00:43:42.120 align:middle line:84% with Boston area ranked as the fourth most costly urban area 00:43:42.120 --> 00:43:43.500 align:middle line:90% for housing. 00:43:43.500 --> 00:43:46.470 align:middle line:84% Not only that, according to the Joint Center 00:43:46.470 --> 00:43:49.560 align:middle line:84% for Housing Studies at Harvard, nearly 50% 00:43:49.560 --> 00:43:51.210 align:middle line:84% of all renters in Massachusetts are 00:43:51.210 --> 00:43:56.370 align:middle line:84% rent burdened, pay more than 30% of their income for rent. 00:43:56.370 --> 00:43:58.230 align:middle line:90% Very dramatic. 00:43:58.230 --> 00:44:02.006 align:middle line:84% The last time we did this housing bill back in 2013 00:44:02.006 --> 00:44:04.380 align:middle line:84% under the great leadership of the gentleman from Brighton 00:44:04.380 --> 00:44:09.600 align:middle line:84% and yourself, Mr. Speaker, we authorized about $1.4 billion. 00:44:09.600 --> 00:44:11.880 align:middle line:84% Those bonds supported over 40 projects 00:44:11.880 --> 00:44:15.540 align:middle line:84% and created over 12,137 total housing 00:44:15.540 --> 00:44:19.230 align:middle line:84% units, of which 90% were affordable 00:44:19.230 --> 00:44:22.380 align:middle line:84% and were spread throughout the Commonwealth. 00:44:22.380 --> 00:44:26.250 align:middle line:84% This bill authorizes $1.7 billion 00:44:26.250 --> 00:44:29.010 align:middle line:90% to build on that success. 00:44:29.010 --> 00:44:31.710 align:middle line:84% We know that successful Housing Finance 00:44:31.710 --> 00:44:34.800 align:middle line:84% is a patchwork of state programs, grants, 00:44:34.800 --> 00:44:39.330 align:middle line:84% partnerships that includes so many, including the banks. 00:44:39.330 --> 00:44:42.630 align:middle line:84% Sometimes, the money that the Commonwealth puts 00:44:42.630 --> 00:44:46.170 align:middle line:84% is first in the different patchwork of programs. 00:44:46.170 --> 00:44:49.020 align:middle line:84% But one thing that we know that it can start and end 00:44:49.020 --> 00:44:53.260 align:middle line:84% with us in terms of making sure that that happens. 00:44:53.260 --> 00:44:57.000 align:middle line:84% We all know how important it is to help families find a place 00:44:57.000 --> 00:44:59.760 align:middle line:84% to call home, and this bill ensures 00:44:59.760 --> 00:45:04.710 align:middle line:84% that the Commonwealth is able to hold up its end of the deal. 00:45:04.710 --> 00:45:07.440 align:middle line:84% The chairman Honan did a good-- the chairman did a great job 00:45:07.440 --> 00:45:09.040 align:middle line:90% in outlining the details. 00:45:09.040 --> 00:45:12.260 align:middle line:84% And Mr. Speaker, I hope that when a vote is called, 00:45:12.260 --> 00:45:15.150 align:middle line:84% it is called by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:45:15.150 --> 00:45:17.360 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:45:17.360 --> 00:45:20.030 align:middle line:84% Gentleman from Brighton has already requested that 00:45:20.030 --> 00:45:20.530 align:middle line:90% and voted. 00:45:20.530 --> 00:45:23.799 align:middle line:90% 00:45:23.799 --> 00:45:25.340 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Hill of Ipswich. 00:45:25.340 --> 00:45:30.410 align:middle line:90% 00:45:30.410 --> 00:45:33.440 align:middle line:84% This is a bill that I think we all support, 00:45:33.440 --> 00:45:36.530 align:middle line:84% and it's certainly a subject matter that we all 00:45:36.530 --> 00:45:40.430 align:middle line:84% work with our communities on and our nonprofits on. 00:45:40.430 --> 00:45:42.140 align:middle line:84% But we have to remember one word that we 00:45:42.140 --> 00:45:47.420 align:middle line:84% have heard from the last two speakers, and that is bond. 00:45:47.420 --> 00:45:50.180 align:middle line:84% The dollars that will be passed today 00:45:50.180 --> 00:45:53.510 align:middle line:84% will be for authorizations for bonding. 00:45:53.510 --> 00:45:58.310 align:middle line:84% My question to either of the speakers before me would be, 00:45:58.310 --> 00:46:00.890 align:middle line:84% can you inform the membership where 00:46:00.890 --> 00:46:05.780 align:middle line:84% we are in regards to ratings of our bonds as it sits today? 00:46:05.780 --> 00:46:09.140 align:middle line:84% And if this is to be passed today, how that affects 00:46:09.140 --> 00:46:11.300 align:middle line:90% our bond rating moving forward? 00:46:11.300 --> 00:46:13.838 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. Speaker. 00:46:13.838 --> 00:46:15.326 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:46:15.326 --> 00:47:02.990 align:middle line:90% 00:47:02.990 --> 00:47:06.060 align:middle line:84% Chair recognizes Mr. Cabral of New Bedford. 00:47:06.060 --> 00:47:08.700 align:middle line:84% Through you, Mr. Speaker, if I may. 00:47:08.700 --> 00:47:11.340 align:middle line:84% This bond bill before us will not 00:47:11.340 --> 00:47:14.940 align:middle line:84% have any impact on the bond rating itself. 00:47:14.940 --> 00:47:17.580 align:middle line:84% We have one of the highest bond ratings in history. 00:47:17.580 --> 00:47:25.350 align:middle line:84% We have a AA, AA plus, and AAA if its the transportation 00:47:25.350 --> 00:47:26.334 align:middle line:90% account. 00:47:26.334 --> 00:47:27.750 align:middle line:84% So I think we have one of the best 00:47:27.750 --> 00:47:30.960 align:middle line:84% ratings in the country, never mind 00:47:30.960 --> 00:47:33.780 align:middle line:90% in history of the Commonwealth. 00:47:33.780 --> 00:47:38.340 align:middle line:84% Also, as you said when you-- before you asked the question, 00:47:38.340 --> 00:47:40.170 align:middle line:90% this is an authorization bill. 00:47:40.170 --> 00:47:43.410 align:middle line:84% The last authorization was in 2014, 00:47:43.410 --> 00:47:48.450 align:middle line:84% so we need to authorize additional possibilities 00:47:48.450 --> 00:47:50.070 align:middle line:90% for additional programs. 00:47:50.070 --> 00:47:51.840 align:middle line:90% But also, we need-- 00:47:51.840 --> 00:47:57.280 align:middle line:84% we needed also to reauthorize previous line items as well, 00:47:57.280 --> 00:47:59.094 align:middle line:84% or else the governor would not be able-- 00:47:59.094 --> 00:48:00.510 align:middle line:84% or the administration would not be 00:48:00.510 --> 00:48:04.905 align:middle line:84% able to go out and issue bonds for specific programs 00:48:04.905 --> 00:48:07.080 align:middle line:90% that they want to pursue. 00:48:07.080 --> 00:48:11.370 align:middle line:84% As you heard last night, the governor would like to have-- 00:48:11.370 --> 00:48:15.930 align:middle line:84% to build about 135,000 units of housing 00:48:15.930 --> 00:48:17.280 align:middle line:90% on the next several years. 00:48:17.280 --> 00:48:20.100 align:middle line:90% I think he gave a specific date. 00:48:20.100 --> 00:48:22.802 align:middle line:84% This bond bill is crucial, very crucial 00:48:22.802 --> 00:48:24.510 align:middle line:84% for that particular goal of the governor. 00:48:24.510 --> 00:48:27.702 align:middle line:90% 00:48:27.702 --> 00:48:28.785 align:middle line:90% House will be in a recess. 00:48:28.785 --> 00:48:46.860 align:middle line:90% 00:48:46.860 --> 00:48:50.325 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:48:50.325 --> 00:49:00.720 align:middle line:90% 00:49:00.720 --> 00:49:01.710 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL BANGING] 00:49:01.710 --> 00:49:05.020 align:middle line:90% House will be in order. 00:49:05.020 --> 00:49:06.812 align:middle line:84% To Petrolati of Ludlaw, offers an amendment 00:49:06.812 --> 00:49:07.894 align:middle line:90% to the hands of the clerk. 00:49:07.894 --> 00:49:09.240 align:middle line:90% Clerk will read the amendment. 00:49:09.240 --> 00:49:12.180 align:middle line:90% 00:49:12.180 --> 00:49:14.410 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 10. 00:49:14.410 --> 00:49:16.900 align:middle line:84% Mr. Petrolati of Ludlaw moves to amend a bill by adding 00:49:16.900 --> 00:49:18.780 align:middle line:90% the following section. 00:49:18.780 --> 00:49:22.390 align:middle line:84% Amend [INAUDIBLE] chapter 40A, section six, 00:49:22.390 --> 00:49:24.670 align:middle line:84% fourth paragraph by inserting the following language 00:49:24.670 --> 00:49:26.140 align:middle line:90% after the first sentence. 00:49:26.140 --> 00:49:28.900 align:middle line:84% Any such increase will also not apply 00:49:28.900 --> 00:49:32.500 align:middle line:84% if after such recording or endorsement 00:49:32.500 --> 00:49:35.320 align:middle line:84% the lot is held at any time in common ownership 00:49:35.320 --> 00:49:37.180 align:middle line:90% with the adjoining land. 00:49:37.180 --> 00:49:38.480 align:middle line:90% Question now on the amendment. 00:49:38.480 --> 00:49:40.180 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:49:40.180 --> 00:49:41.710 align:middle line:90% All those opposed, nay. 00:49:41.710 --> 00:49:42.470 align:middle line:90% The nays have it. 00:49:42.470 --> 00:49:43.678 align:middle line:90% The amendment is not adopted. 00:49:43.678 --> 00:49:53.720 align:middle line:90% 00:49:53.720 --> 00:49:54.285 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:49:54.285 --> 00:50:24.796 align:middle line:90% 00:50:24.796 --> 00:50:28.268 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:50:28.268 --> 00:50:39.676 align:middle line:90% 00:50:39.676 --> 00:50:40.918 align:middle line:90% House will be in order. 00:50:40.918 --> 00:50:43.934 align:middle line:90% 00:50:43.934 --> 00:50:45.850 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading offers an amendment 00:50:45.850 --> 00:50:46.640 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:50:46.640 --> 00:50:48.046 align:middle line:90% Clerk will read the amendment. 00:50:48.046 --> 00:50:52.260 align:middle line:90% 00:50:52.260 --> 00:50:56.180 align:middle line:84% Amendment number 39, Mr. Jones of North Reading 00:50:56.180 --> 00:50:57.800 align:middle line:84% and other members of the House move 00:50:57.800 --> 00:51:00.720 align:middle line:84% to amend the bill by striking out section 22 in its entirety 00:51:00.720 --> 00:51:03.470 align:middle line:84% and inserting [INAUDIBLE] the following section, section 22. 00:51:03.470 --> 00:51:06.190 align:middle line:84% Section 125 of chapter 287 is hereby amended 00:51:06.190 --> 00:51:11.180 align:middle line:84% by striking out the following, 46, 48, 56 a, 61, 63, 00:51:11.180 --> 00:51:12.153 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE]. 00:51:12.153 --> 00:51:18.259 align:middle line:90% 00:51:18.259 --> 00:51:19.800 align:middle line:84% The question now is on the amendment. 00:51:19.800 --> 00:51:21.450 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:51:21.450 --> 00:51:22.690 align:middle line:90% All those opposed, no. 00:51:22.690 --> 00:51:23.440 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:51:23.440 --> 00:51:26.870 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:51:26.870 --> 00:51:28.870 align:middle line:84% Ms. Peake of Provincetown offers an amendment 00:51:28.870 --> 00:51:29.953 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:51:29.953 --> 00:51:34.116 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:51:34.116 --> 00:51:36.356 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 44 has changed. 00:51:36.356 --> 00:51:38.355 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] Peake of Provincetown moves to amend 00:51:38.355 --> 00:51:40.688 align:middle line:84% the bill by inserting after Section 10 the following new 00:51:40.688 --> 00:51:44.710 align:middle line:84% section, section 10A, Subsection [? I ?] of said section, 00:51:44.710 --> 00:51:47.640 align:middle line:84% 6M of said chapter 62 is amended-- 00:51:47.640 --> 00:51:49.230 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:51:49.230 --> 00:51:51.063 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the reading of the paper. 00:51:51.063 --> 00:51:52.170 align:middle line:90% The chair has none. 00:51:52.170 --> 00:51:53.320 align:middle line:90% Question on the amendment. 00:51:53.320 --> 00:51:54.540 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:51:54.540 --> 00:51:55.950 align:middle line:90% All those opposed, nay. 00:51:55.950 --> 00:51:57.070 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:51:57.070 --> 00:51:58.265 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:51:58.265 --> 00:52:28.460 align:middle line:90% 00:52:28.460 --> 00:52:31.430 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:52:31.430 --> 00:52:42.850 align:middle line:90% 00:52:42.850 --> 00:52:45.980 align:middle line:90% House will come to order. 00:52:45.980 --> 00:52:48.127 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones of North Reading offers an amendment 00:52:48.127 --> 00:52:49.210 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:52:49.210 --> 00:52:50.675 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:52:50.675 --> 00:52:56.720 align:middle line:90% 00:52:56.720 --> 00:52:59.492 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 40 has changed. 00:52:59.492 --> 00:53:01.200 align:middle line:84% Mr. Jones Of North Reading moves to amend 00:53:01.200 --> 00:53:03.460 align:middle line:84% the bill in section two by striking out in line 00:53:03.460 --> 00:53:05.622 align:middle line:90% 33 to 34 the following words-- 00:53:05.622 --> 00:53:07.080 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:53:07.080 --> 00:53:08.820 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:53:08.820 --> 00:53:09.861 align:middle line:90% Does the chair objection? 00:53:09.861 --> 00:53:10.747 align:middle line:90% Chair has none. 00:53:10.747 --> 00:53:12.580 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:53:12.580 --> 00:53:13.746 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:53:13.746 --> 00:53:14.260 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:53:14.260 --> 00:53:14.940 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:53:14.940 --> 00:53:15.981 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:53:15.981 --> 00:53:36.670 align:middle line:90% 00:53:36.670 --> 00:53:38.797 align:middle line:84% Mr. Sanchez of Boston offers an amendment 00:53:38.797 --> 00:53:39.880 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 00:53:39.880 --> 00:53:41.782 align:middle line:84% The clerk will read the amendment. 00:53:41.782 --> 00:53:44.940 align:middle line:90% 00:53:44.940 --> 00:53:47.070 align:middle line:90% Amendment number 55. 00:53:47.070 --> 00:53:50.490 align:middle line:84% Mr. Sanchez of Boston moves to amend the bill in section 29 00:53:50.490 --> 00:53:53.160 align:middle line:84% by striking out line [? 518, ?] the figure 10 00:53:53.160 --> 00:53:54.130 align:middle line:90% inserting in place-- 00:53:54.130 --> 00:53:55.680 align:middle line:84% If there be no objection, the clerk 00:53:55.680 --> 00:53:57.550 align:middle line:84% will dispense with the further reading of the amendment. 00:53:57.550 --> 00:53:58.800 align:middle line:90% Does the chair have objection? 00:53:58.800 --> 00:53:59.580 align:middle line:90% Chair has none. 00:53:59.580 --> 00:54:01.814 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:54:01.814 --> 00:54:02.980 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:54:02.980 --> 00:54:03.580 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:54:03.580 --> 00:54:04.300 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:54:04.300 --> 00:54:05.520 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:54:05.520 --> 00:54:06.853 align:middle line:90% House will be in a brief recess. 00:54:06.853 --> 00:54:26.580 align:middle line:90% 00:54:26.580 --> 00:54:31.170 align:middle line:84% Mr. Donato of Medford doubts the presence of a quorum. 00:54:31.170 --> 00:54:33.570 align:middle line:84% The chair can ascertain that a quorum is not present. 00:54:33.570 --> 00:54:35.580 align:middle line:84% Therefore, the court officers will 00:54:35.580 --> 00:54:39.090 align:middle line:84% please summons the members, indicate to them 00:54:39.090 --> 00:54:42.255 align:middle line:84% that a roll call is in progress and will remain open 00:54:42.255 --> 00:54:43.005 align:middle line:90% for three minutes. 00:54:43.005 --> 00:59:58.440 align:middle line:90% 00:59:58.440 --> 01:00:00.617 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wish to do so? 01:00:00.617 --> 01:00:02.108 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:00:02.108 --> 01:00:03.599 align:middle line:90% Yeah, he sent a letter. 01:00:03.599 --> 01:00:56.286 align:middle line:90% 01:00:56.286 --> 01:00:58.160 align:middle line:84% Have all the members voted who wish to do so? 01:00:58.160 --> 01:01:01.060 align:middle line:90% 01:01:01.060 --> 01:01:02.400 align:middle line:90% The time for voting has expired. 01:01:02.400 --> 01:01:03.858 align:middle line:84% The clerk will displayed the tally, 01:01:03.858 --> 01:01:07.815 align:middle line:90% there being 148 members present. 01:01:07.815 --> 01:01:10.720 align:middle line:84% The chair can ascertain that a quorum is present. 01:01:10.720 --> 01:01:12.145 align:middle line:90% Members will take their seats. 01:01:12.145 --> 01:01:13.901 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL BANGING] 01:01:13.901 --> 01:01:15.400 align:middle line:84% Members will please take their seats 01:01:15.400 --> 01:01:17.200 align:middle line:90% and subdue their conversations. 01:01:17.200 --> 01:01:48.710 align:middle line:90% 01:01:48.710 --> 01:01:52.880 align:middle line:84% Members will please take their seats 01:01:52.880 --> 01:01:54.740 align:middle line:90% and subdue your conversations. 01:01:54.740 --> 01:02:03.200 align:middle line:90% 01:02:03.200 --> 01:02:07.093 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes Mr. McGonagle of Everett. 01:02:07.093 --> 01:02:09.840 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL BANGING] 01:02:09.840 --> 01:02:10.340 align:middle line:90% 01:02:10.340 --> 01:02:14.790 align:middle line:84% Members will please subdue their conversations. 01:02:14.790 --> 01:02:17.550 align:middle line:90% Mr. McGonagle of Everett. 01:02:17.550 --> 01:02:21.060 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and through you to the members. 01:02:21.060 --> 01:02:23.710 align:middle line:90% 01:02:23.710 --> 01:02:29.010 align:middle line:84% I come from a very different background than most of you. 01:02:29.010 --> 01:02:34.500 align:middle line:84% I never saw house chamber until I was elected. 01:02:34.500 --> 01:02:38.380 align:middle line:84% And Mr. Speaker, I've never told you this, 01:02:38.380 --> 01:02:42.730 align:middle line:84% but I actually had to take the statehouse tour 01:02:42.730 --> 01:02:49.130 align:middle line:84% to find out where your office was, and that's the truth. 01:02:49.130 --> 01:02:52.960 align:middle line:84% But Mr. Speaker, when I first walked into this chamber, 01:02:52.960 --> 01:02:55.720 align:middle line:90% two things struck me. 01:02:55.720 --> 01:03:02.330 align:middle line:84% Number one, I hope that my mom and dad are proud of me. 01:03:02.330 --> 01:03:05.580 align:middle line:84% And number two, I hope that I can 01:03:05.580 --> 01:03:10.410 align:middle line:84% live up to the legacy of Speaker Keverian, Representative 01:03:10.410 --> 01:03:13.920 align:middle line:84% [? Connolly, ?] and those before them, 01:03:13.920 --> 01:03:17.930 align:middle line:84% and earn the trust and the confidence 01:03:17.930 --> 01:03:21.520 align:middle line:84% that the people of Everett have placed in me. 01:03:21.520 --> 01:03:24.280 align:middle line:90% 01:03:24.280 --> 01:03:29.170 align:middle line:84% When we met, Mr. Speaker, I was overwhelmed, 01:03:29.170 --> 01:03:33.790 align:middle line:84% but you made me feel welcome and gave me confidence. 01:03:33.790 --> 01:03:37.750 align:middle line:84% You gave me advice and offered kind words 01:03:37.750 --> 01:03:43.160 align:middle line:90% that I am forever grateful for. 01:03:43.160 --> 01:03:44.330 align:middle line:90% And please bear with me. 01:03:44.330 --> 01:03:47.430 align:middle line:84% I know it's been a long day, but there's just a few 01:03:47.430 --> 01:03:51.890 align:middle line:90% more people I'd like to thank. 01:03:51.890 --> 01:03:56.450 align:middle line:84% I'd like to thank our majority leader, 01:03:56.450 --> 01:04:00.380 align:middle line:90% the gentleman from Quincy-- 01:04:00.380 --> 01:04:02.330 align:middle line:90% the gentleman from Quincy-- 01:04:02.330 --> 01:04:09.650 align:middle line:84% for his words of wisdom the first time I met him. 01:04:09.650 --> 01:04:14.420 align:middle line:84% And for those of you who know the majority leader, 01:04:14.420 --> 01:04:19.703 align:middle line:84% you know that I can never share those words with you-- 01:04:19.703 --> 01:04:22.421 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:04:22.421 --> 01:04:23.750 align:middle line:90% 01:04:23.750 --> 01:04:24.875 align:middle line:90% --or repeat them in public. 01:04:24.875 --> 01:04:27.920 align:middle line:90% 01:04:27.920 --> 01:04:29.970 align:middle line:90% So thank you, Mr. Leader. 01:04:29.970 --> 01:04:34.050 align:middle line:90% 01:04:34.050 --> 01:04:39.780 align:middle line:84% And as many of you know, Everett has a strong tradition 01:04:39.780 --> 01:04:42.020 align:middle line:90% of leading this House. 01:04:42.020 --> 01:04:48.810 align:middle line:84% Speaker Keverian held this honor for six years. 01:04:48.810 --> 01:04:54.380 align:middle line:84% So once again, I would like to thank the assistant majority 01:04:54.380 --> 01:04:59.490 align:middle line:84% leader, the gentlemen from Medford, 01:04:59.490 --> 01:05:07.850 align:middle line:84% who gave me this honor for six minutes in an informal session. 01:05:07.850 --> 01:05:12.170 align:middle line:84% Now everybody gets at least three minutes 01:05:12.170 --> 01:05:14.540 align:middle line:90% of fame in their life. 01:05:14.540 --> 01:05:16.280 align:middle line:90% Mine was six minutes. 01:05:16.280 --> 01:05:18.650 align:middle line:84% And being from Everett, I'll take it. 01:05:18.650 --> 01:05:21.370 align:middle line:90% 01:05:21.370 --> 01:05:29.350 align:middle line:84% But Mr. Speaker, some colleagues when they found out 01:05:29.350 --> 01:05:39.130 align:middle line:84% about my fame joked on Twitter, god help the Commonwealth. 01:05:39.130 --> 01:05:43.380 align:middle line:84% Not God save, god help the Commonwealth, Mr. Speaker. 01:05:43.380 --> 01:05:46.163 align:middle line:90% And I know who you are. 01:05:46.163 --> 01:05:49.061 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:05:49.061 --> 01:05:51.480 align:middle line:90% 01:05:51.480 --> 01:05:55.220 align:middle line:84% And finally, finally, ladies and gentlemen, 01:05:55.220 --> 01:05:58.490 align:middle line:84% on a more serious note, I would like 01:05:58.490 --> 01:06:04.220 align:middle line:84% to thank the gentleman from Brighton, our housing chair, 01:06:04.220 --> 01:06:10.350 align:middle line:84% for his guidance, his advice in giving me the opportunity 01:06:10.350 --> 01:06:13.890 align:middle line:84% to address you as Vice Chair, and speak 01:06:13.890 --> 01:06:18.100 align:middle line:84% to you on such an important piece of legislation. 01:06:18.100 --> 01:06:22.900 align:middle line:90% 01:06:22.900 --> 01:06:24.830 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. Chair. 01:06:24.830 --> 01:06:28.750 align:middle line:84% I don't have my glasses, Mr. Chair. 01:06:28.750 --> 01:06:31.170 align:middle line:84% Mr. Speaker, I think he's hiding on me. 01:06:31.170 --> 01:06:32.400 align:middle line:90% Do you know who he is? 01:06:32.400 --> 01:06:34.080 align:middle line:90% I think he's hiding on me. 01:06:34.080 --> 01:06:35.719 align:middle line:90% I'm glad you know who he is. 01:06:35.719 --> 01:06:38.473 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:06:38.473 --> 01:06:39.850 align:middle line:90% 01:06:39.850 --> 01:06:41.380 align:middle line:90% It's a tough audience. 01:06:41.380 --> 01:06:43.913 align:middle line:90% But anyways. 01:06:43.913 --> 01:06:46.811 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:06:46.811 --> 01:06:48.750 align:middle line:90% 01:06:48.750 --> 01:06:50.290 align:middle line:90% Mr. Speaker [? SEAM ?] 01:06:50.290 --> 01:06:54.280 align:middle line:84% Since my first day in office the most important issue 01:06:54.280 --> 01:06:59.560 align:middle line:84% I have faced in Everett is housing. 01:06:59.560 --> 01:07:01.630 align:middle line:84% And this housing bond bill is one 01:07:01.630 --> 01:07:07.380 align:middle line:84% of the most impactful pieces of legislation 01:07:07.380 --> 01:07:13.120 align:middle line:84% for my city in the Commonwealth right now. 01:07:13.120 --> 01:07:16.420 align:middle line:84% In Everett, we are doing everything 01:07:16.420 --> 01:07:21.760 align:middle line:84% we can to provide housing, specifically 01:07:21.760 --> 01:07:25.060 align:middle line:90% affordable housing. 01:07:25.060 --> 01:07:29.050 align:middle line:84% But we can't do it alone because of the high costs 01:07:29.050 --> 01:07:34.360 align:middle line:84% of acquisition, construction, and the difficulty of financing 01:07:34.360 --> 01:07:36.940 align:middle line:90% affordable developments. 01:07:36.940 --> 01:07:43.390 align:middle line:84% We need funded state initiatives with federal incentives 01:07:43.390 --> 01:07:49.090 align:middle line:84% in order to get these projects built. 01:07:49.090 --> 01:07:53.635 align:middle line:84% Mr. Speaker, I recently returned from a trip to Haiti. 01:07:53.635 --> 01:07:55.570 align:middle line:90% I came back last Sunday. 01:07:55.570 --> 01:08:00.850 align:middle line:84% Each year I travel there with Reverend Mimi and Pastor Paul. 01:08:00.850 --> 01:08:04.030 align:middle line:84% We bring school supplies, donated clothes, and even 01:08:04.030 --> 01:08:07.470 align:middle line:84% wedding dresses so families can dress up and celebrate 01:08:07.470 --> 01:08:12.090 align:middle line:84% one of the most important days that families share. 01:08:12.090 --> 01:08:16.460 align:middle line:84% We are in the process of building a bread factory, 01:08:16.460 --> 01:08:21.240 align:middle line:84% something so many of us take for granted. 01:08:21.240 --> 01:08:26.840 align:middle line:84% And I have witnessed tens of thousands 01:08:26.840 --> 01:08:35.300 align:middle line:84% of men, women, and children living with very little shelter 01:08:35.300 --> 01:08:38.600 align:middle line:90% or no shelter at all. 01:08:38.600 --> 01:08:41.870 align:middle line:84% And Mr. Speaker, I relate this to our own work 01:08:41.870 --> 01:08:48.080 align:middle line:84% here in Massachusetts, because so many families are struggling 01:08:48.080 --> 01:08:53.510 align:middle line:84% to make ends meet and afford a stable place to live, 01:08:53.510 --> 01:08:56.479 align:middle line:90% a place to call home. 01:08:56.479 --> 01:09:05.540 align:middle line:84% And shelter is one of the most basic needs for human beings. 01:09:05.540 --> 01:09:08.960 align:middle line:90% We hear charity begins at home. 01:09:08.960 --> 01:09:10.340 align:middle line:90% Home is where the heart is. 01:09:10.340 --> 01:09:12.745 align:middle line:90% Home sweet home. 01:09:12.745 --> 01:09:19.649 align:middle line:84% They're cliches, but they are true nonetheless. 01:09:19.649 --> 01:09:22.580 align:middle line:90% 01:09:22.580 --> 01:09:27.580 align:middle line:84% We hear these statistics, even earlier today, 01:09:27.580 --> 01:09:29.890 align:middle line:84% from both chairmen and studies calling 01:09:29.890 --> 01:09:32.590 align:middle line:84% for the need for affordable housing. 01:09:32.590 --> 01:09:36.010 align:middle line:84% Massachusetts, third most expensive housing market 01:09:36.010 --> 01:09:38.439 align:middle line:90% in the country. 01:09:38.439 --> 01:09:42.430 align:middle line:84% Massachusetts, large housing shortage. 01:09:42.430 --> 01:09:44.680 align:middle line:84% In Massachusetts, the lack of housing 01:09:44.680 --> 01:09:48.779 align:middle line:84% will create a drag in our economy. 01:09:48.779 --> 01:09:51.240 align:middle line:90% They're all true. 01:09:51.240 --> 01:09:55.500 align:middle line:84% But I-- I choose to simplify things and look 01:09:55.500 --> 01:09:59.790 align:middle line:90% at issues with common sense. 01:09:59.790 --> 01:10:05.860 align:middle line:84% Because home is the heart and soul of the family. 01:10:05.860 --> 01:10:11.640 align:middle line:84% Whether it's a house, condo, or apartment, whether occupied 01:10:11.640 --> 01:10:16.170 align:middle line:84% by a senior citizen, an empty nester, a veteran, 01:10:16.170 --> 01:10:21.560 align:middle line:84% a growing family, or an immigrant from Haiti, 01:10:21.560 --> 01:10:28.452 align:middle line:84% everyone deserves a roof over their head and we must act. 01:10:28.452 --> 01:10:31.680 align:middle line:90% 01:10:31.680 --> 01:10:36.360 align:middle line:84% This housing bond bill contains so many opportunities 01:10:36.360 --> 01:10:40.770 align:middle line:84% to help our communities build the kind of housing stock 01:10:40.770 --> 01:10:46.290 align:middle line:84% we need to benefit all of our residents 01:10:46.290 --> 01:10:51.980 align:middle line:84% and continue to grow our economy. 01:10:51.980 --> 01:10:59.400 align:middle line:84% Ladies and gentlemen, this bill takes a giant step in turning, 01:10:59.400 --> 01:11:03.580 align:middle line:84% someone should do something about this, 01:11:03.580 --> 01:11:09.710 align:middle line:84% into someone is doing something about this. 01:11:09.710 --> 01:11:16.930 align:middle line:84% So that, Mr. Speaker, is why I rise in support of this bill. 01:11:16.930 --> 01:11:20.440 align:middle line:84% And I ask my colleagues to join me 01:11:20.440 --> 01:11:23.140 align:middle line:84% in doing something that makes having 01:11:23.140 --> 01:11:25.360 align:middle line:84% a roof over your head and a place 01:11:25.360 --> 01:11:31.840 align:middle line:84% to call home affordable, attainable, 01:11:31.840 --> 01:11:34.250 align:middle line:90% and a reality for all. 01:11:34.250 --> 01:11:35.117 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:11:35.117 --> 01:11:39.093 align:middle line:90% [CHEERING AND APPLAUSE] 01:11:39.093 --> 01:11:58.490 align:middle line:90% 01:11:58.490 --> 01:11:59.770 align:middle line:90% Roll call being honored. 01:11:59.770 --> 01:12:05.050 align:middle line:84% Roll call be honored forthwith and will remain open 01:12:05.050 --> 01:12:05.820 align:middle line:90% for three minutes. 01:12:05.820 --> 01:12:29.700 align:middle line:90% 01:12:29.700 --> 01:12:31.170 align:middle line:84% For the edification of the members, 01:12:31.170 --> 01:12:34.400 align:middle line:84% there'll be no further roll calls today. 01:12:34.400 --> 01:12:38.004 align:middle line:84% We will be meeting tomorrow in an informal session, 01:12:38.004 --> 01:12:39.920 align:middle line:84% but there will be no further roll calls today. 01:12:39.920 --> 01:15:23.160 align:middle line:90% 01:15:23.160 --> 01:15:25.080 align:middle line:84% The clerk will make an announcement. 01:15:25.080 --> 01:15:28.500 align:middle line:84% The voting stations from representatives Dwyer and Kocot 01:15:28.500 --> 01:15:29.089 align:middle line:90% are locked. 01:15:29.089 --> 01:20:00.450 align:middle line:90% 01:20:00.450 --> 01:20:03.180 align:middle line:84% Have all members voted who wish to do so? 01:20:03.180 --> 01:20:05.460 align:middle line:90% Time for voting has expired. 01:20:05.460 --> 01:20:07.560 align:middle line:90% Clerk will display the tally. 01:20:07.560 --> 01:20:11.030 align:middle line:90% In this matter, 151-- 01:20:11.030 --> 01:20:11.530 align:middle line:90% 150. 01:20:11.530 --> 01:20:16.060 align:middle line:84% 150 have voted in the affirmative, 1 in the negative. 01:20:16.060 --> 01:20:19.305 align:middle line:84% The item is passed to be engrossed. 01:20:19.305 --> 01:20:23.874 align:middle line:90% 01:20:23.874 --> 01:20:25.624 align:middle line:84% Message from His Excellency, the governor. 01:20:25.624 --> 01:20:33.497 align:middle line:90% 01:20:33.497 --> 01:20:35.330 align:middle line:84% A message from His Excellency, the governor, 01:20:35.330 --> 01:20:37.790 align:middle line:84% submitting the annual budget of the Commonwealth 01:20:37.790 --> 01:20:41.684 align:middle line:84% for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018. 01:20:41.684 --> 01:20:44.100 align:middle line:84% House number [? two ?] was [INAUDIBLE] office of the clerk 01:20:44.100 --> 01:20:45.980 align:middle line:90% this afternoon at 3:19 PM. 01:20:45.980 --> 01:20:54.830 align:middle line:90% 01:20:54.830 --> 01:20:56.750 align:middle line:84% The message will be referred to the Committee 01:20:56.750 --> 01:20:57.830 align:middle line:90% on Ways and Means. 01:20:57.830 --> 01:21:01.600 align:middle line:90% 01:21:01.600 --> 01:21:04.357 align:middle line:84% Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop offers an order 01:21:04.357 --> 01:21:05.440 align:middle line:90% in the hands of the clerk. 01:21:05.440 --> 01:21:06.722 align:middle line:90% The clerk will read the order. 01:21:06.722 --> 01:21:08.430 align:middle line:84% Order that when the house adjourns today, 01:21:08.430 --> 01:21:11.450 align:middle line:84% it adjourn to meet tomorrow at 11:00 AM. 01:21:11.450 --> 01:21:15.664 align:middle line:90% 01:21:15.664 --> 01:21:17.330 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the order. 01:21:17.330 --> 01:21:18.600 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:21:18.600 --> 01:21:19.200 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:21:19.200 --> 01:21:19.790 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:21:19.790 --> 01:21:20.665 align:middle line:90% The order is adopted. 01:21:20.665 --> 01:26:08.800 align:middle line:90% 01:26:08.800 --> 01:26:13.110 align:middle line:84% Members and guests are asked to rise for a moment of silence. 01:26:13.110 --> 01:26:20.440 align:middle line:84% Ms. Peake of Provincetown asks that the House 01:26:20.440 --> 01:26:22.780 align:middle line:84% have a moment of silence for Mr. Olson, 01:26:22.780 --> 01:26:25.750 align:middle line:84% graduated from the Roxbury Latin School in 1960, 01:26:25.750 --> 01:26:30.280 align:middle line:84% Harvard College in 1964, and Harvard Law School in 1968. 01:26:30.280 --> 01:26:31.990 align:middle line:84% He was a member of the US Coast Guard 01:26:31.990 --> 01:26:35.860 align:middle line:84% reserves from 1965 to 1972, and he 01:26:35.860 --> 01:26:38.620 align:middle line:84% served as Bond Counsel at Palmer and Dodge 01:26:38.620 --> 01:26:42.850 align:middle line:84% in Boston until his retirement in Provincetown in 1988. 01:26:42.850 --> 01:26:46.060 align:middle line:84% In addition to his love and support of arts organizations 01:26:46.060 --> 01:26:49.490 align:middle line:84% in both Boston and Provincetown, he embraced public service. 01:26:49.490 --> 01:26:52.060 align:middle line:84% He served on the Provincetown Board of Selectmen 01:26:52.060 --> 01:26:54.580 align:middle line:84% for five years, four of which overlapped 01:26:54.580 --> 01:26:57.130 align:middle line:84% with representative Peake's service on the board. 01:26:57.130 --> 01:27:00.040 align:middle line:84% In addition, he also served five years on the planning board, 01:27:00.040 --> 01:27:04.000 align:middle line:84% and later became chair of the Cemetery Commission, 01:27:04.000 --> 01:27:07.300 align:middle line:90% a post he held until 2017. 01:27:07.300 --> 01:27:09.150 align:middle line:90% He passed away on July 3rd. 01:27:09.150 --> 01:27:10.838 align:middle line:90% He was 75 years old. 01:27:10.838 --> 01:27:21.270 align:middle line:90% 01:27:21.270 --> 01:27:22.646 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:27:22.646 --> 01:27:24.140 align:middle line:90% Thank you, [INAUDIBLE]. 01:27:24.140 --> 01:27:25.634 align:middle line:90% It would mean the world to him. 01:27:25.634 --> 01:27:26.630 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:27:26.630 --> 01:27:37.600 align:middle line:90% 01:27:37.600 --> 01:27:43.360 align:middle line:84% Ms. Williams Gifford moves that the House now stand adjourned, 01:27:43.360 --> 01:27:49.240 align:middle line:84% should meet tomorrow in an informal session at 11:00 AM. 01:27:49.240 --> 01:27:50.490 align:middle line:90% Question comes on that motion. 01:27:50.490 --> 01:27:51.656 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:27:51.656 --> 01:27:52.172 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:27:52.172 --> 01:27:52.880 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:27:52.880 --> 01:27:54.678 align:middle line:90% The motion is carried. 01:27:54.678 --> 01:27:56.674 align:middle line:90% House stands adjourned. 01:27:56.674 --> 01:28:20.127 align:middle line:90% 01:28:20.127 --> 01:28:24.870 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 01:28:24.870 --> 01:30:55.552 align:middle line:90%