WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:09.580 align:middle line:90% 00:00:09.580 --> 00:00:11.539 align:middle line:90% The Senate will come to order. 00:00:11.539 --> 00:00:13.580 align:middle line:84% The chair will ask all members, guests, and staff 00:00:13.580 --> 00:00:16.770 align:middle line:84% to please rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance 00:00:16.770 --> 00:00:17.960 align:middle line:90% to the flag. 00:00:17.960 --> 00:00:22.460 align:middle line:84% I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 00:00:22.460 --> 00:00:27.440 align:middle line:84% and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, 00:00:27.440 --> 00:00:30.680 align:middle line:84% indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 00:00:30.680 --> 00:00:33.230 align:middle line:84% The senator from 1st Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, 00:00:33.230 --> 00:00:35.420 align:middle line:90% for what reason do you rise? 00:00:35.420 --> 00:00:38.120 align:middle line:84% Well, Madam President, first to say how wonderful it 00:00:38.120 --> 00:00:40.700 align:middle line:84% is to see you on the rostrum and second to say I 00:00:40.700 --> 00:00:43.790 align:middle line:90% doubt the presence of a quorum. 00:00:43.790 --> 00:00:46.160 align:middle line:84% He doubts the presence of a quorum. 00:00:46.160 --> 00:00:49.923 align:middle line:90% 00:00:49.923 --> 00:00:56.425 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] not present. 00:00:56.425 --> 00:01:02.090 align:middle line:84% The court offices will close the doors and ask-- 00:01:02.090 --> 00:01:03.130 align:middle line:90% The members to come in. 00:01:03.130 --> 00:01:05.290 align:middle line:90% And ask the members to come in. 00:01:05.290 --> 00:01:24.830 align:middle line:90% 00:01:24.830 --> 00:01:26.350 align:middle line:90% A quorum is present. 00:01:26.350 --> 00:01:27.920 align:middle line:84% Will the members take their seats 00:01:27.920 --> 00:01:30.980 align:middle line:90% and subdue their conversations? 00:01:30.980 --> 00:01:33.350 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex, Ms Friedman, 00:01:33.350 --> 00:01:38.270 align:middle line:84% has presented resolutions which the clerk will read. 00:01:38.270 --> 00:01:41.840 align:middle line:84% By Senators Friedman, Lesser, DiDomenico, and others-- 00:01:41.840 --> 00:01:44.870 align:middle line:84% resolutions recognizing the Commonwealth's athletes 00:01:44.870 --> 00:01:48.350 align:middle line:84% who were selected to compete in the 23rd Olympic Winter Games. 00:01:48.350 --> 00:01:50.930 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the resolutions. 00:01:50.930 --> 00:01:52.370 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:01:52.370 --> 00:01:53.772 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:01:53.772 --> 00:01:54.480 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:01:54.480 --> 00:01:56.330 align:middle line:90% And the resolutions are adopted. 00:01:56.330 --> 00:01:57.920 align:middle line:84% One matter comes before the Senate 00:01:57.920 --> 00:02:01.100 align:middle line:84% for its final passage requiring the adoption of an emergency 00:02:01.100 --> 00:02:02.100 align:middle line:90% preamble. 00:02:02.100 --> 00:02:03.530 align:middle line:84% And under the Constitution, there 00:02:03.530 --> 00:02:05.690 align:middle line:90% is required a standing vote. 00:02:05.690 --> 00:02:07.580 align:middle line:84% An act designating a certain bridge 00:02:07.580 --> 00:02:10.279 align:middle line:84% in the city of Fall River as the Ronald Costa 00:02:10.279 --> 00:02:12.890 align:middle line:90% Bridge, House Number 4031. 00:02:12.890 --> 00:02:14.640 align:middle line:84% Those members voting in the affirmative, 00:02:14.640 --> 00:02:16.210 align:middle line:90% please rise to be counted. 00:02:16.210 --> 00:02:24.670 align:middle line:90% 00:02:24.670 --> 00:02:27.010 align:middle line:90% 16. 00:02:27.010 --> 00:02:31.270 align:middle line:84% Those opposed, please rise and be counted. 00:02:31.270 --> 00:02:34.780 align:middle line:84% 16 members having voted in the affirmative, no members 00:02:34.780 --> 00:02:37.360 align:middle line:84% having voted in the negative, the emergency preamble 00:02:37.360 --> 00:02:38.015 align:middle line:90% is adopted. 00:02:38.015 --> 00:02:40.625 align:middle line:90% 00:02:40.625 --> 00:02:41.890 align:middle line:90% A brief recess. 00:02:41.890 --> 00:02:59.812 align:middle line:90% 00:02:59.812 --> 00:03:02.020 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional 00:03:02.020 --> 00:03:04.311 align:middle line:84% Licensure to whom was referred the petition accompanied 00:03:04.311 --> 00:03:07.180 align:middle line:84% by Bill Set Number 112 of Eileen M. Donoghue, Attorney 00:03:07.180 --> 00:03:10.301 align:middle line:84% General Maura Healey, Jennifer L. Benson, [? Denise Provo, ?] 00:03:10.301 --> 00:03:12.550 align:middle line:84% and other members of the general court for legislation 00:03:12.550 --> 00:03:16.570 align:middle line:84% to establish a student tuition recovering fund 00:03:16.570 --> 00:03:18.255 align:middle line:84% reports recommending the same ought 00:03:18.255 --> 00:03:20.050 align:middle line:84% not to pass under Joint Rule 10, the time 00:03:20.050 --> 00:03:21.758 align:middle line:84% within which the petition was tried to be 00:03:21.758 --> 00:03:24.640 align:middle line:90% reported out having inspired. 00:03:24.640 --> 00:03:27.400 align:middle line:84% Senator from Bristol and Norfolk, Mr. Feeney, 00:03:27.400 --> 00:03:29.740 align:middle line:84% moves that the rules be suspended so that the matter 00:03:29.740 --> 00:03:31.150 align:middle line:90% may be considered forthwith. 00:03:31.150 --> 00:03:32.900 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:03:32.900 --> 00:03:33.850 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:03:33.850 --> 00:03:36.980 align:middle line:84% The question comes on accepting the adverse report. 00:03:36.980 --> 00:03:39.460 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex and Middlesex, Ms. L'Italien, 00:03:39.460 --> 00:03:43.825 align:middle line:84% moves that the report be amended as substitution of the bill. 00:03:43.825 --> 00:03:46.690 align:middle line:84% The question comes on the substitution of the report. 00:03:46.690 --> 00:03:49.100 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:03:49.100 --> 00:03:49.850 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:03:49.850 --> 00:03:50.720 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:03:50.720 --> 00:03:53.080 align:middle line:84% And the bill is substituted for the report. 00:03:53.080 --> 00:03:55.420 align:middle line:90% First reading of the bill-- 00:03:55.420 --> 00:03:58.740 align:middle line:84% An act establishing a student tuition recovery fund, 00:03:58.740 --> 00:04:00.490 align:middle line:90% Senate Number 112. 00:04:00.490 --> 00:04:03.280 align:middle line:84% Under Senate Rule 27, the bill will 00:04:03.280 --> 00:04:05.730 align:middle line:84% be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 00:04:05.730 --> 00:04:07.232 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee-- 00:04:07.232 --> 00:04:11.342 align:middle line:90% 00:04:11.342 --> 00:04:13.550 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional 00:04:13.550 --> 00:04:16.130 align:middle line:84% Licensure, to whom was referred the petition accompanied 00:04:16.130 --> 00:04:19.880 align:middle line:84% by Bill Set Number 130 of Barbara A L'Italien, Marjorie 00:04:19.880 --> 00:04:23.510 align:middle line:84% C. Decker, James B. Eldridge, Paul R. Hiro, and other members 00:04:23.510 --> 00:04:25.040 align:middle line:84% of the general court for legislation 00:04:25.040 --> 00:04:27.890 align:middle line:84% to remove fees for security freezes and disclosures 00:04:27.890 --> 00:04:30.620 align:middle line:84% of consumer credit reports recommending the same 00:04:30.620 --> 00:04:32.420 align:middle line:84% ought not to pass under the Joint Rule, 10 00:04:32.420 --> 00:04:34.045 align:middle line:84% the time within which the committee had 00:04:34.045 --> 00:04:36.025 align:middle line:90% to bring it out having expired. 00:04:36.025 --> 00:04:38.750 align:middle line:84% The senator from 2nd Essex, Ms. Lovely, 00:04:38.750 --> 00:04:41.240 align:middle line:84% moves that the rules be suspended so the matter may 00:04:41.240 --> 00:04:43.370 align:middle line:90% be considered here forthwith. 00:04:43.370 --> 00:04:44.430 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:04:44.430 --> 00:04:45.620 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:04:45.620 --> 00:04:48.560 align:middle line:84% The question comes on accepting the adverse report. 00:04:48.560 --> 00:04:51.600 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex and Middlesex, Ms. L'Italien, 00:04:51.600 --> 00:04:53.960 align:middle line:84% moves that the report be amended by substitution 00:04:53.960 --> 00:04:57.380 align:middle line:84% of a new draft, the title of which the clerk will read. 00:04:57.380 --> 00:04:59.870 align:middle line:84% Ms. L'italien moves to amend the report 00:04:59.870 --> 00:05:01.360 align:middle line:90% by substituting a new draft-- 00:05:01.360 --> 00:05:03.770 align:middle line:84% "An Act relative to Consumer Protection for Security 00:05:03.770 --> 00:05:05.720 align:middle line:90% Breaches," Senate Number 2304. 00:05:05.720 --> 00:05:08.220 align:middle line:84% The question comes on substitution of the report. 00:05:08.220 --> 00:05:09.630 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:05:09.630 --> 00:05:10.440 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:05:10.440 --> 00:05:11.480 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:05:11.480 --> 00:05:13.400 align:middle line:84% And the bill is substituted for the report. 00:05:13.400 --> 00:05:14.720 align:middle line:90% First reading of the bill-- 00:05:14.720 --> 00:05:19.760 align:middle line:90% 00:05:19.760 --> 00:05:21.870 align:middle line:84% An act relative to consumer protection 00:05:21.870 --> 00:05:26.040 align:middle line:84% from security breaches, Senate Number 2304. 00:05:26.040 --> 00:05:28.260 align:middle line:84% Under Senate Rule 27, the bill will 00:05:28.260 --> 00:05:30.750 align:middle line:84% be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 00:05:30.750 --> 00:05:32.161 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee-- 00:05:32.161 --> 00:05:35.407 align:middle line:90% 00:05:35.407 --> 00:05:37.615 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional 00:05:37.615 --> 00:05:40.120 align:middle line:84% Licensure to whom was referred the petition accompanied 00:05:40.120 --> 00:05:42.710 align:middle line:84% by Bill Set Number 134 of Barbara A 00:05:42.710 --> 00:05:45.040 align:middle line:84% L'Italien for legislation relative to online lottery 00:05:45.040 --> 00:05:47.240 align:middle line:84% products reports recommending the same 00:05:47.240 --> 00:05:50.125 align:middle line:84% ought not to pass under Joint Rule 00:05:50.125 --> 00:05:52.060 align:middle line:84% 10, the time for the committee having 00:05:52.060 --> 00:05:54.010 align:middle line:90% to report having expired. 00:05:54.010 --> 00:05:56.800 align:middle line:84% Senator from 1st Plymouth and Bristol, Mr. Pacheco, 00:05:56.800 --> 00:05:58.550 align:middle line:84% moves that the rules be suspende so 00:05:58.550 --> 00:06:01.600 align:middle line:84% that the matter may be considered forthwith. 00:06:01.600 --> 00:06:02.720 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:06:02.720 --> 00:06:03.760 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:06:03.760 --> 00:06:06.515 align:middle line:84% The question comes on accepting the adverse report. 00:06:06.515 --> 00:06:08.800 align:middle line:84% Senator for Essex and Middlesex, Ms. L'Italien, 00:06:08.800 --> 00:06:13.050 align:middle line:84% moves that the report be amended by substitution of the bill. 00:06:13.050 --> 00:06:15.490 align:middle line:84% The question comes on substitution of the report. 00:06:15.490 --> 00:06:17.350 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:06:17.350 --> 00:06:17.862 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:06:17.862 --> 00:06:18.570 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:06:18.570 --> 00:06:20.361 align:middle line:84% And the bill is substituted for the report. 00:06:20.361 --> 00:06:21.530 align:middle line:90% First reading of the bill-- 00:06:21.530 --> 00:06:25.000 align:middle line:84% An act relative to online lottery products, Senate Number 00:06:25.000 --> 00:06:26.133 align:middle line:90% 134. 00:06:26.133 --> 00:06:28.170 align:middle line:84% Under Senate Rule 27, the bill will 00:06:28.170 --> 00:06:30.280 align:middle line:84% be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 00:06:30.280 --> 00:06:33.956 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee-- 00:06:33.956 --> 00:06:36.580 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate 00:06:36.580 --> 00:06:38.101 align:middle line:84% bill establishing a sick leave for 00:06:38.101 --> 00:06:40.600 align:middle line:84% [? Linda Tourneys Williams, ?] an employee of the Department 00:06:40.600 --> 00:06:43.662 align:middle line:84% of Transitional Assistance, Senate Number 2251, reports 00:06:43.662 --> 00:06:45.120 align:middle line:84% recommending the same ought to pass 00:06:45.120 --> 00:06:47.830 align:middle line:84% with an amendment inserting before the enacting clause 00:06:47.830 --> 00:06:50.860 align:middle line:84% "An emergency preamble," Karen E. Spilka for the committee. 00:06:50.860 --> 00:06:54.040 align:middle line:84% The senator from Norfolk and Suffolk, Mr. Rush, 00:06:54.040 --> 00:06:56.350 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent that the rules 00:06:56.350 --> 00:06:59.140 align:middle line:84% be suspended to allow the matter to be considered forthwith. 00:06:59.140 --> 00:07:00.100 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:07:00.100 --> 00:07:02.719 align:middle line:84% The chair hears none and the rules are suspended. 00:07:02.719 --> 00:07:04.510 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:07:04.510 --> 00:07:07.510 align:middle line:84% to a third reading coming first on an amendment 00:07:07.510 --> 00:07:09.730 align:middle line:84% as recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means. 00:07:09.730 --> 00:07:11.930 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:07:11.930 --> 00:07:13.522 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:07:13.522 --> 00:07:14.230 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:07:14.230 --> 00:07:16.310 align:middle line:84% And the Ways and Means and the amendment is adopted. 00:07:16.310 --> 00:07:18.101 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:07:18.101 --> 00:07:20.020 align:middle line:90% to a third reading as amended. 00:07:20.020 --> 00:07:22.040 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:07:22.040 --> 00:07:22.672 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:07:22.672 --> 00:07:23.380 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:07:23.380 --> 00:07:25.180 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:07:25.180 --> 00:07:26.730 align:middle line:90% Third reading the bill-- 00:07:26.730 --> 00:07:28.850 align:middle line:84% An act establishing a sick leave bank for 00:07:28.850 --> 00:07:30.790 align:middle line:84% [? Linda Tourneys Williams, ?] an employee 00:07:30.790 --> 00:07:33.340 align:middle line:84% of the Department of Transitional Assistance, Senate 00:07:33.340 --> 00:07:36.220 align:middle line:90% Number 2251 Amended. 00:07:36.220 --> 00:07:38.080 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 00:07:38.080 --> 00:07:39.250 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 00:07:39.250 --> 00:07:41.210 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:07:41.210 --> 00:07:41.902 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:07:41.902 --> 00:07:42.610 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:07:42.610 --> 00:07:44.650 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:07:44.650 --> 00:07:48.030 align:middle line:90% Paper from the House. 00:07:48.030 --> 00:07:51.307 align:middle line:84% The house petition of Hannah Kane and Michael O. Moore 00:07:51.307 --> 00:07:52.765 align:middle line:84% by vote of the town for legislation 00:07:52.765 --> 00:07:54.820 align:middle line:84% to authorize the Commissioner of Capital Asset 00:07:54.820 --> 00:07:57.340 align:middle line:84% Management and Maintenance to convey certain parcels of land 00:07:57.340 --> 00:07:59.425 align:middle line:84% to the town of Shrewsbury comes from the house 00:07:59.425 --> 00:08:01.050 align:middle line:84% with the endorsement that Joint Rule 12 00:08:01.050 --> 00:08:02.950 align:middle line:84% has been suspended with reference [INAUDIBLE] 00:08:02.950 --> 00:08:05.620 align:middle line:84% to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory 00:08:05.620 --> 00:08:06.540 align:middle line:90% Oversight. 00:08:06.540 --> 00:08:09.535 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Worcester and Middlesex, Mr. Tran-- 00:08:09.535 --> 00:08:12.780 align:middle line:90% 00:08:12.780 --> 00:08:15.000 align:middle line:90% oh, OK, excuse me. 00:08:15.000 --> 00:08:17.650 align:middle line:84% The senator from Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth, 00:08:17.650 --> 00:08:18.385 align:middle line:90% Mr. Timilty-- 00:08:18.385 --> 00:08:21.120 align:middle line:90% 00:08:21.120 --> 00:08:23.310 align:middle line:90% no, I'm ahead of myself. 00:08:23.310 --> 00:08:25.170 align:middle line:90% I should be here, right? 00:08:25.170 --> 00:08:27.670 align:middle line:84% The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. 00:08:27.670 --> 00:08:29.120 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:08:29.120 --> 00:08:29.870 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:08:29.870 --> 00:08:31.210 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:08:31.210 --> 00:08:34.150 align:middle line:84% And the petition will be referred to the Committee 00:08:34.150 --> 00:08:38.190 align:middle line:84% on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. 00:08:38.190 --> 00:08:39.910 align:middle line:90% It's very hard to hear. 00:08:39.910 --> 00:09:02.530 align:middle line:90% 00:09:02.530 --> 00:09:04.300 align:middle line:84% Several matters come before the Senate 00:09:04.300 --> 00:09:06.440 align:middle line:90% for their final passage-- 00:09:06.440 --> 00:09:08.650 align:middle line:84% an act further addressing the charter of the town 00:09:08.650 --> 00:09:11.890 align:middle line:84% of Middleton, an act relative to the sewer construction 00:09:11.890 --> 00:09:15.910 align:middle line:84% and private way of maintenance and improvement funded the town 00:09:15.910 --> 00:09:19.060 align:middle line:84% of Barnstable, an act establishing a residency 00:09:19.060 --> 00:09:21.820 align:middle line:84% requirement for the second and subsequent terms of the town 00:09:21.820 --> 00:09:25.890 align:middle line:84% manager of the town of Ipswich, an act exempting 00:09:25.890 --> 00:09:29.260 align:middle line:84% [? Nicholas L. Martone ?] from the maximum age requirement 00:09:29.260 --> 00:09:31.990 align:middle line:84% for firefighters in the town of North Andover. 00:09:31.990 --> 00:09:34.640 align:middle line:84% The question comes on passing the bills to be enacted. 00:09:34.640 --> 00:09:36.530 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:09:36.530 --> 00:09:37.280 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:09:37.280 --> 00:09:38.030 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:09:38.030 --> 00:09:39.850 align:middle line:84% And the bills are passed to be enacted. 00:09:39.850 --> 00:09:41.590 align:middle line:84% The bills will be signed by the president 00:09:41.590 --> 00:09:46.600 align:middle line:84% and laid before the governor for his approbation. 00:09:46.600 --> 00:09:47.245 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:09:47.245 --> 00:09:58.170 align:middle line:90% 00:09:58.170 --> 00:10:00.440 align:middle line:84% Proceeding with the orders of the [? J. ?] 00:10:00.440 --> 00:10:02.150 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:10:02.150 --> 00:10:06.380 align:middle line:84% On Page 1, the first item is Calendar Item 133, 00:10:06.380 --> 00:10:10.372 align:middle line:90% Senate Number 2286. 00:10:10.372 --> 00:10:12.830 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:10:12.830 --> 00:10:14.190 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:10:14.190 --> 00:10:14.732 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:10:14.732 --> 00:10:15.440 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:10:15.440 --> 00:10:18.800 align:middle line:84% And the bill is order to a third reading. 00:10:18.800 --> 00:10:23.962 align:middle line:84% The next item is Calendar Item 134, House Number 3992. 00:10:23.962 --> 00:10:26.420 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:10:26.420 --> 00:10:28.260 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:10:28.260 --> 00:10:28.862 align:middle line:90% Opposed no. 00:10:28.862 --> 00:10:29.570 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:10:29.570 --> 00:10:32.180 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:10:32.180 --> 00:10:36.500 align:middle line:84% The next item is Calendar Item 135, House Number 4028. 00:10:36.500 --> 00:10:39.650 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering a bill to a third reading. 00:10:39.650 --> 00:10:41.210 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:10:41.210 --> 00:10:41.762 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:10:41.762 --> 00:10:42.470 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:10:42.470 --> 00:10:44.760 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:10:44.760 --> 00:10:49.190 align:middle line:84% On Page 2, the next item is Calendar Item 136, House Number 00:10:49.190 --> 00:10:50.625 align:middle line:90% 4077. 00:10:50.625 --> 00:10:53.300 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:10:53.300 --> 00:10:54.720 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:10:54.720 --> 00:10:55.622 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:10:55.622 --> 00:10:56.330 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:10:56.330 --> 00:10:58.400 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:10:58.400 --> 00:11:02.450 align:middle line:84% Next item is Calendar Item 137 House Number 4078. 00:11:02.450 --> 00:11:05.120 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:11:05.120 --> 00:11:06.990 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:11:06.990 --> 00:11:07.650 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:11:07.650 --> 00:11:08.370 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:11:08.370 --> 00:11:10.340 align:middle line:84% The bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:11:10.340 --> 00:11:15.100 align:middle line:84% Next item this Calendar Item 138, House Number 4079. 00:11:15.100 --> 00:11:17.870 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:11:17.870 --> 00:11:19.470 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:11:19.470 --> 00:11:20.132 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:11:20.132 --> 00:11:20.840 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:11:20.840 --> 00:11:23.000 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:11:23.000 --> 00:11:27.340 align:middle line:84% The next item is Calendar Item 139, House Number 4084. 00:11:27.340 --> 00:11:30.440 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:11:30.440 --> 00:11:31.950 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:11:31.950 --> 00:11:32.850 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:11:32.850 --> 00:11:33.600 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:11:33.600 --> 00:11:37.190 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:11:37.190 --> 00:11:45.421 align:middle line:84% The next item is Calendar Item 140, Senate Number 591. 00:11:45.421 --> 00:11:47.120 align:middle line:90% Pass. 00:11:47.120 --> 00:11:48.320 align:middle line:90% The chair hears pass. 00:11:48.320 --> 00:11:51.500 align:middle line:90% 00:11:51.500 --> 00:11:56.470 align:middle line:84% The next item is Calendar Item 141, Senate Number 676. 00:11:56.470 --> 00:11:57.276 align:middle line:90% Pass. 00:11:57.276 --> 00:11:58.645 align:middle line:90% The chair hears pass. 00:11:58.645 --> 00:12:02.350 align:middle line:90% 00:12:02.350 --> 00:12:06.900 align:middle line:90% Brief recess-- 00:12:06.900 --> 00:12:09.630 align:middle line:90% 00:12:09.630 --> 00:12:13.560 align:middle line:84% Return to items previously passed-- 00:12:13.560 --> 00:12:17.080 align:middle line:90% several amendments have been-- 00:12:17.080 --> 00:12:17.910 align:middle line:90% this one? 00:12:17.910 --> 00:12:20.070 align:middle line:84% On Page 2, the first item passed over 00:12:20.070 --> 00:12:24.480 align:middle line:84% is Calendar Item 140, Senate Number 591. 00:12:24.480 --> 00:12:26.940 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:12:26.940 --> 00:12:32.730 align:middle line:84% to a third reading coming first on an amendment 00:12:32.730 --> 00:12:37.120 align:middle line:84% as recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means. 00:12:37.120 --> 00:12:42.332 align:middle line:84% The senator from 1st Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:12:42.332 --> 00:12:44.790 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, and through you to the members. 00:12:44.790 --> 00:12:46.248 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I'm hoping that we 00:12:46.248 --> 00:12:49.530 align:middle line:84% can get an explanation of the bill that currently 00:12:49.530 --> 00:12:50.910 align:middle line:90% pends before the Senate. 00:12:50.910 --> 00:12:54.540 align:middle line:84% I know that there's a Ways and Means amendment to that bill. 00:12:54.540 --> 00:12:56.430 align:middle line:84% And I'm hoping that we can get an explanation 00:12:56.430 --> 00:12:59.430 align:middle line:84% of that amendment as well prior to us 00:12:59.430 --> 00:13:02.460 align:middle line:84% taking up the various amendments that 00:13:02.460 --> 00:13:04.171 align:middle line:90% have been offered to the bill. 00:13:04.171 --> 00:13:06.670 align:middle line:84% And Madam President, I move the Senate be in a brief recess. 00:13:06.670 --> 00:13:08.934 align:middle line:90% 00:13:08.934 --> 00:13:10.475 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in a brief recess. 00:13:10.475 --> 00:13:21.880 align:middle line:90% 00:13:21.880 --> 00:13:25.280 align:middle line:84% In Session-- senator from second Middlesex and Norfolk, 00:13:25.280 --> 00:13:27.674 align:middle line:90% Ms. Spilka. 00:13:27.674 --> 00:13:30.090 align:middle line:84% Thank you Madam President, and through you to the members. 00:13:30.090 --> 00:13:33.000 align:middle line:84% I would like to first start by thanking the gentleman 00:13:33.000 --> 00:13:38.280 align:middle line:84% from Acton and the gentleman from Springfield who both have 00:13:38.280 --> 00:13:42.780 align:middle line:84% worked on this bill before us in their committees, 00:13:42.780 --> 00:13:44.910 align:middle line:84% and have been so helpful, and worked 00:13:44.910 --> 00:13:49.180 align:middle line:84% hard to help bring this bill to the floor. 00:13:49.180 --> 00:13:52.760 align:middle line:84% Patient confidentiality is a fundamental element 00:13:52.760 --> 00:13:56.070 align:middle line:84% of the patient-provider relationship 00:13:56.070 --> 00:14:00.020 align:middle line:84% and is essential, really essential in helping patients 00:14:00.020 --> 00:14:04.460 align:middle line:84% feel comfortable to access care and communicating 00:14:04.460 --> 00:14:06.770 align:middle line:84% with their health care providers. 00:14:06.770 --> 00:14:11.090 align:middle line:84% Confidentiality is at the core of that relationship. 00:14:11.090 --> 00:14:15.100 align:middle line:84% Individuals are understandably reluctant to share information 00:14:15.100 --> 00:14:22.690 align:middle line:84% with their provider when confidentiality is simply not 00:14:22.690 --> 00:14:23.800 align:middle line:90% assured. 00:14:23.800 --> 00:14:28.540 align:middle line:84% Because they fear that their personal very, very personal 00:14:28.540 --> 00:14:32.140 align:middle line:90% information may be disclosed. 00:14:32.140 --> 00:14:35.020 align:middle line:84% Despite widespread recognition of the importance 00:14:35.020 --> 00:14:38.260 align:middle line:84% of maintaining patient confidentiality, 00:14:38.260 --> 00:14:40.720 align:middle line:90% some private insurers-- 00:14:40.720 --> 00:14:43.120 align:middle line:90% not all in the Commonwealth-- 00:14:43.120 --> 00:14:46.540 align:middle line:84% some private insurers current billing and claims 00:14:46.540 --> 00:14:51.950 align:middle line:84% communications practices unintentionally but 00:14:51.950 --> 00:14:56.480 align:middle line:84% routinely violate basic confidentiality protections 00:14:56.480 --> 00:15:00.980 align:middle line:84% for anyone that is covered as a dependent on another person's 00:15:00.980 --> 00:15:01.760 align:middle line:90% policy. 00:15:01.760 --> 00:15:06.960 align:middle line:84% Due to fears that a parent may see a summary of payments 00:15:06.960 --> 00:15:10.020 align:middle line:84% formed, some young adults or minors 00:15:10.020 --> 00:15:15.350 align:middle line:84% may choose to forego certain types of treatment. 00:15:15.350 --> 00:15:17.850 align:middle line:84% Alternately, a miner may choose instead 00:15:17.850 --> 00:15:22.500 align:middle line:84% to use a publicly funded community clinic in order 00:15:22.500 --> 00:15:26.240 align:middle line:84% to assure confidentiality which shifts costs 00:15:26.240 --> 00:15:29.910 align:middle line:84% to publicly funded programs that are already 00:15:29.910 --> 00:15:34.050 align:middle line:84% overburdened when private insurance could cover it. 00:15:34.050 --> 00:15:36.420 align:middle line:84% In the cases of domestic violence, 00:15:36.420 --> 00:15:39.990 align:middle line:84% disclosure on confidential health care information 00:15:39.990 --> 00:15:43.131 align:middle line:84% to an abusive partner or a family member 00:15:43.131 --> 00:15:47.500 align:middle line:90% may make that violence worse. 00:15:47.500 --> 00:15:49.600 align:middle line:90% And that is something to note. 00:15:49.600 --> 00:15:51.610 align:middle line:90% This bill came to the forefront. 00:15:51.610 --> 00:15:54.270 align:middle line:90% This issue came to the-- 00:15:54.270 --> 00:15:57.790 align:middle line:84% May I ask you to subdue your conversations? 00:15:57.790 --> 00:16:00.430 align:middle line:84% We cannot hear the lady at the rostrum. 00:16:00.430 --> 00:16:02.650 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:16:02.650 --> 00:16:05.890 align:middle line:84% This issue came to the forefront when 00:16:05.890 --> 00:16:08.320 align:middle line:84% working with the Connors Center for Women 00:16:08.320 --> 00:16:11.970 align:middle line:90% at Brigham and Women's Hospital. 00:16:11.970 --> 00:16:15.650 align:middle line:84% The prior head of the Connors Center, Paula Johnson, 00:16:15.650 --> 00:16:18.700 align:middle line:84% who is now President of Wellesley University, 00:16:18.700 --> 00:16:20.140 align:middle line:90% brought this to my attention. 00:16:20.140 --> 00:16:23.530 align:middle line:84% We had been working on some health care 00:16:23.530 --> 00:16:26.260 align:middle line:90% issues for gender disparities. 00:16:26.260 --> 00:16:30.130 align:middle line:84% And she said, you know, we're finding that some women are not 00:16:30.130 --> 00:16:34.180 align:middle line:84% coming to the Center for fear that their explanation 00:16:34.180 --> 00:16:38.650 align:middle line:84% of benefits will go to their spouse or partner who 00:16:38.650 --> 00:16:41.080 align:middle line:90% happens to be abusive. 00:16:41.080 --> 00:16:42.820 align:middle line:90% And they are afraid. 00:16:42.820 --> 00:16:47.020 align:middle line:84% They are simply afraid that their partner will find out 00:16:47.020 --> 00:16:50.410 align:middle line:84% that they sought health care, that they talked to somebody 00:16:50.410 --> 00:16:53.800 align:middle line:84% else about their situation, and that they 00:16:53.800 --> 00:16:59.590 align:middle line:84% will be subject to further and worse abuse. 00:16:59.590 --> 00:17:02.470 align:middle line:84% And so we talked about what can we do 00:17:02.470 --> 00:17:04.869 align:middle line:90% to prevent that from happening. 00:17:04.869 --> 00:17:07.839 align:middle line:84% And this is how we came up with this bill. 00:17:07.839 --> 00:17:09.430 align:middle line:90% It's a simple bill. 00:17:09.430 --> 00:17:12.910 align:middle line:84% But it is a tremendously important bill 00:17:12.910 --> 00:17:15.760 align:middle line:84% that will help hundreds of women, 00:17:15.760 --> 00:17:20.450 align:middle line:84% and folks across the Commonwealth, and kids. 00:17:20.450 --> 00:17:23.140 align:middle line:84% This bill remedies those situations 00:17:23.140 --> 00:17:27.250 align:middle line:84% by requiring that insurance carriers issue 00:17:27.250 --> 00:17:31.270 align:middle line:84% the common summary of payments forms which are usually 00:17:31.270 --> 00:17:36.190 align:middle line:84% called the explanation of benefits or EOB forms 00:17:36.190 --> 00:17:37.870 align:middle line:90% at the member level. 00:17:37.870 --> 00:17:41.560 align:middle line:84% And it allows each member, each insured member, 00:17:41.560 --> 00:17:46.930 align:middle line:84% to choose their preferred method of receiving these forms. 00:17:46.930 --> 00:17:49.600 align:middle line:84% So it could be a person can say, I 00:17:49.600 --> 00:17:53.530 align:middle line:84% would like this to be through my email, please send it to me, 00:17:53.530 --> 00:17:56.830 align:middle line:90% or to a PO box, or whatever. 00:17:56.830 --> 00:18:00.315 align:middle line:84% And that person can designate that information. 00:18:00.315 --> 00:18:05.110 align:middle line:84% If it requires the Division of Insurance to define sensitive 00:18:05.110 --> 00:18:09.130 align:middle line:84% health care services that cannot be identified on the common 00:18:09.130 --> 00:18:14.050 align:middle line:84% summary of payments and allows patients to request suppression 00:18:14.050 --> 00:18:18.040 align:middle line:84% of the summary of payment forms for a specific service 00:18:18.040 --> 00:18:22.570 align:middle line:84% or procedure, the division of insurance is required 00:18:22.570 --> 00:18:27.130 align:middle line:84% to promulgate regulations and develop a plan to educate 00:18:27.130 --> 00:18:32.290 align:middle line:84% providers and consumers so that they are aware of their rights 00:18:32.290 --> 00:18:37.570 align:middle line:84% and their responsibilities to promote and ensure compliance. 00:18:37.570 --> 00:18:43.240 align:middle line:84% This bill is a crucial step to ensure that all residents-- 00:18:43.240 --> 00:18:45.640 align:middle line:90% and I stress that word all-- 00:18:45.640 --> 00:18:50.770 align:middle line:84% residents of the Commonwealth can not only get access 00:18:50.770 --> 00:18:57.540 align:middle line:84% but ensure access when needed to routinely and secure health 00:18:57.540 --> 00:18:59.080 align:middle line:90% care services. 00:18:59.080 --> 00:19:01.390 align:middle line:84% And I hope that there will be a yes 00:19:01.390 --> 00:19:03.490 align:middle line:84% and people will support this bill. 00:19:03.490 --> 00:19:04.000 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:19:04.000 --> 00:19:10.580 align:middle line:90% 00:19:10.580 --> 00:19:14.056 align:middle line:84% Yes, the senator from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tar. 00:19:14.056 --> 00:19:15.180 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:19:15.180 --> 00:19:17.230 align:middle line:84% Madam President, pursuant to Rule 13B, 00:19:17.230 --> 00:19:18.960 align:middle line:84% I move there be a Republican caucus 00:19:18.960 --> 00:19:20.670 align:middle line:90% until the hour of 3:30 PM. 00:19:20.670 --> 00:19:25.510 align:middle line:90% 00:19:25.510 --> 00:19:27.660 align:middle line:84% Under Article 13B, it is so ordered. 00:19:27.660 --> 00:19:40.980 align:middle line:90% 00:19:40.980 --> 00:19:42.230 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in session. 00:19:42.230 --> 00:19:44.060 align:middle line:84% Several members that have been filed 00:19:44.060 --> 00:19:47.810 align:middle line:90% will be considered at this time. 00:19:47.810 --> 00:19:52.287 align:middle line:84% Amendment Number 1 which the clerk will read-- 00:19:52.287 --> 00:19:53.120 align:middle line:90% It's been withdrawn. 00:19:53.120 --> 00:19:55.520 align:middle line:90% Number 1 has been withdrawn. 00:19:55.520 --> 00:19:58.850 align:middle line:84% Amendment Number 2 offered by the senator 00:19:58.850 --> 00:20:01.280 align:middle line:84% from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, 00:20:01.280 --> 00:20:03.390 align:middle line:90% which the clerk will read. 00:20:03.390 --> 00:20:06.757 align:middle line:84% Amendment Number 2 by Mr. Tarr, consent. 00:20:06.757 --> 00:20:09.090 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the Ways and Means 00:20:09.090 --> 00:20:09.820 align:middle line:90% amend-- 00:20:09.820 --> 00:20:11.010 align:middle line:90% No, on the amendment. 00:20:11.010 --> 00:20:13.380 align:middle line:90% On the amendment. 00:20:13.380 --> 00:20:15.480 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:20:15.480 --> 00:20:16.142 align:middle line:90% Opposed no. 00:20:16.142 --> 00:20:16.850 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:20:16.850 --> 00:20:18.970 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is adopted. 00:20:18.970 --> 00:20:21.190 align:middle line:90% A brief recess, Madam President. 00:20:21.190 --> 00:20:23.070 align:middle line:90% A brief recess. 00:20:23.070 --> 00:20:28.600 align:middle line:90% 00:20:28.600 --> 00:20:29.970 align:middle line:90% The Senate is in session. 00:20:29.970 --> 00:20:33.520 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering-- 00:20:33.520 --> 00:20:35.830 align:middle line:84% the question comes on the Third Amendment 00:20:35.830 --> 00:20:38.710 align:middle line:84% offered by the senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. 00:20:38.710 --> 00:20:43.480 align:middle line:84% Spilka, the title of which is the corrected amendment which 00:20:43.480 --> 00:20:44.940 align:middle line:90% the clerk will read. 00:20:44.940 --> 00:20:48.500 align:middle line:84% Amendment Number 3 by Ms. Spilka corrective amendment. 00:20:48.500 --> 00:20:50.030 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:20:50.030 --> 00:20:50.830 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:20:50.830 --> 00:20:51.980 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:20:51.980 --> 00:20:54.574 align:middle line:84% And the amendment is passed to be engrossed. 00:20:54.574 --> 00:20:56.740 align:middle line:84% And remember, Amendment Number 4 has been withdrawn. 00:20:56.740 --> 00:21:00.070 align:middle line:84% And Amendment Number 4 offered by the senator 00:21:00.070 --> 00:21:04.105 align:middle line:84% from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, has been withdrawn. 00:21:04.105 --> 00:21:05.320 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:21:05.320 --> 00:21:06.175 align:middle line:90% All right. 00:21:06.175 --> 00:21:07.910 align:middle line:90% Where's the flow sheet? 00:21:07.910 --> 00:21:17.910 align:middle line:90% 00:21:17.910 --> 00:21:20.840 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] on adopting the Ways and Means amendment. 00:21:20.840 --> 00:21:22.700 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:21:22.700 --> 00:21:23.450 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:21:23.450 --> 00:21:24.490 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:21:24.490 --> 00:21:27.120 align:middle line:84% And the Ways and Means amendment is adopted. 00:21:27.120 --> 00:21:28.750 align:middle line:90% Go back? 00:21:28.750 --> 00:21:31.150 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:21:31.150 --> 00:21:32.770 align:middle line:90% to a third reading as amended. 00:21:32.770 --> 00:21:34.700 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:21:34.700 --> 00:21:35.450 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:21:35.450 --> 00:21:36.160 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:21:36.160 --> 00:21:37.990 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:21:37.990 --> 00:21:40.720 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill-- 00:21:40.720 --> 00:21:43.390 align:middle line:84% An act to protect access to confidential health care, 00:21:43.390 --> 00:21:45.910 align:middle line:90% Senate Number 2296 Amended. 00:21:45.910 --> 00:21:47.490 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:21:47.490 --> 00:21:49.240 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 00:21:49.240 --> 00:21:50.770 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 00:21:50.770 --> 00:21:52.850 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:21:52.850 --> 00:21:53.542 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:21:53.542 --> 00:21:54.250 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:21:54.250 --> 00:21:58.330 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:21:58.330 --> 00:22:03.830 align:middle line:84% OK, the next item passed over is Calendar Item 141, 00:22:03.830 --> 00:22:06.080 align:middle line:90% Senate Number 676. 00:22:06.080 --> 00:22:08.240 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:22:08.240 --> 00:22:11.172 align:middle line:84% to a third reading coming first on an amendment is recommended 00:22:11.172 --> 00:22:12.630 align:middle line:84% by the Committee on Ways and Means. 00:22:12.630 --> 00:22:15.140 align:middle line:90% 00:22:15.140 --> 00:22:17.570 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, 00:22:17.570 --> 00:22:19.030 align:middle line:84% has offered an amendment the title 00:22:19.030 --> 00:22:21.630 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:22:21.630 --> 00:22:24.650 align:middle line:84% Amendment Number 1 by Mr. Tarr, Finish Line. 00:22:24.650 --> 00:22:27.000 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:22:27.000 --> 00:22:28.410 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:22:28.410 --> 00:22:29.130 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:22:29.130 --> 00:22:29.840 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:22:29.840 --> 00:22:31.700 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is adopted. 00:22:31.700 --> 00:22:35.360 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the Ways and Means 00:22:35.360 --> 00:22:36.390 align:middle line:90% amendment. 00:22:36.390 --> 00:22:38.160 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:22:38.160 --> 00:22:38.892 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:22:38.892 --> 00:22:39.600 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:22:39.600 --> 00:22:42.119 align:middle line:84% And the Ways and Means and the amendment is adopted. 00:22:42.119 --> 00:22:43.910 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:22:43.910 --> 00:22:45.740 align:middle line:90% to a third reading as amended. 00:22:45.740 --> 00:22:47.340 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:22:47.340 --> 00:22:48.002 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:22:48.002 --> 00:22:48.710 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:22:48.710 --> 00:22:50.501 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:22:50.501 --> 00:22:51.475 align:middle line:90% A brief recess? 00:22:51.475 --> 00:22:52.290 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:22:52.290 --> 00:23:03.247 align:middle line:90% 00:23:03.247 --> 00:23:04.455 align:middle line:90% The Senate is now in session. 00:23:04.455 --> 00:23:08.220 align:middle line:90% 00:23:08.220 --> 00:23:11.080 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the senator from 1st Middlesex, 00:23:11.080 --> 00:23:11.660 align:middle line:90% Ms Donoghue. 00:23:11.660 --> 00:23:16.052 align:middle line:90% 00:23:16.052 --> 00:23:20.220 align:middle line:84% Good afternoon, Madam President, and through you to the members. 00:23:20.220 --> 00:23:26.160 align:middle line:84% Senate Bill 2297 broadens the course eligibility requirements 00:23:26.160 --> 00:23:30.130 align:middle line:84% for the Community College Training Incentive Program. 00:23:30.130 --> 00:23:32.910 align:middle line:84% This supports offerings that are aimed 00:23:32.910 --> 00:23:35.220 align:middle line:90% at closing the skills gap. 00:23:35.220 --> 00:23:38.610 align:middle line:84% According to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, 00:23:38.610 --> 00:23:41.640 align:middle line:84% the Community College Training Incentive Program 00:23:41.640 --> 00:23:46.680 align:middle line:84% encourages public community college training opportunities 00:23:46.680 --> 00:23:49.530 align:middle line:84% that promote workforce development, 00:23:49.530 --> 00:23:52.440 align:middle line:84% minimize the shortage of skilled workers, 00:23:52.440 --> 00:23:55.350 align:middle line:90% and raise economic opportunity. 00:23:55.350 --> 00:23:57.540 align:middle line:84% Grants are awarded through this program 00:23:57.540 --> 00:24:01.260 align:middle line:84% to expand vocationally oriented course offerings 00:24:01.260 --> 00:24:05.280 align:middle line:84% and develop partnerships with Massachusetts employers. 00:24:05.280 --> 00:24:08.640 align:middle line:84% Given the need to keep our workforce pipeline 00:24:08.640 --> 00:24:12.030 align:middle line:84% flowing with ever increasing supplies of talent, 00:24:12.030 --> 00:24:14.880 align:middle line:84% this program sounds about as controversial 00:24:14.880 --> 00:24:17.010 align:middle line:90% as motherhood and apple pie. 00:24:17.010 --> 00:24:19.290 align:middle line:84% But a close reading of the incentive 00:24:19.290 --> 00:24:23.640 align:middle line:84% as described in 15F of Chapter 15A 00:24:23.640 --> 00:24:28.230 align:middle line:84% reveals a fundamental flaw that this bill will correct. 00:24:28.230 --> 00:24:31.000 align:middle line:84% Currently, the Commonwealth can award grants 00:24:31.000 --> 00:24:35.970 align:middle line:84% for not for credit courses, an unnecessary limitation. 00:24:35.970 --> 00:24:38.670 align:middle line:90% 00:24:38.670 --> 00:24:42.475 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I can't hear myself talk. 00:24:42.475 --> 00:24:43.413 align:middle line:90% Hold on. 00:24:43.413 --> 00:24:46.696 align:middle line:90% 00:24:46.696 --> 00:24:50.930 align:middle line:84% [AUDIO OUT] will be temporarily laid aside. 00:24:50.930 --> 00:24:52.765 align:middle line:90% I wasn't able to hear myself. 00:24:52.765 --> 00:24:55.350 align:middle line:90% 00:24:55.350 --> 00:24:57.480 align:middle line:90% The lady cannot hear. 00:24:57.480 --> 00:25:01.200 align:middle line:84% So please, [AUDIO OUT] your conversations. 00:25:01.200 --> 00:25:06.890 align:middle line:84% And let us listen to the lady who is at the rostrum. 00:25:06.890 --> 00:25:11.760 align:middle line:84% And I will just sum up this bill, Madam President. 00:25:11.760 --> 00:25:15.390 align:middle line:84% So what this bill does is it corrects what 00:25:15.390 --> 00:25:17.250 align:middle line:90% was probably unintentional. 00:25:17.250 --> 00:25:19.290 align:middle line:90% But it's a limitation. 00:25:19.290 --> 00:25:24.170 align:middle line:84% Currently, the grant does not provide for credit courses, 00:25:24.170 --> 00:25:26.650 align:middle line:90% only not for credit courses. 00:25:26.650 --> 00:25:30.240 align:middle line:84% There is no sound policy rationale 00:25:30.240 --> 00:25:32.910 align:middle line:90% that exists for making this so. 00:25:32.910 --> 00:25:37.770 align:middle line:84% And for example, it would make a course for a biotechnology 00:25:37.770 --> 00:25:39.810 align:middle line:90% technician ineligible. 00:25:39.810 --> 00:25:43.140 align:middle line:84% This is a degree that is important for our workforce 00:25:43.140 --> 00:25:43.780 align:middle line:90% development. 00:25:43.780 --> 00:25:47.790 align:middle line:84% So this would expand the program to include for credit courses 00:25:47.790 --> 00:25:50.940 align:middle line:84% so that community colleges can more effectively educate 00:25:50.940 --> 00:25:52.260 align:middle line:90% our workforce. 00:25:52.260 --> 00:25:55.650 align:middle line:84% The Senate unanimously passed this bill last session. 00:25:55.650 --> 00:25:59.250 align:middle line:84% To allow community colleges to realize their potential today 00:25:59.250 --> 00:26:01.810 align:middle line:84% in training the workers of tomorrow 00:26:01.810 --> 00:26:04.290 align:middle line:84% that Massachusetts is so desperately in need of, 00:26:04.290 --> 00:26:07.300 align:middle line:90% I urge the passing of this bill. 00:26:07.300 --> 00:26:10.080 align:middle line:84% And Madam President, I would request that when 00:26:10.080 --> 00:26:13.860 align:middle line:84% a vote is taken it be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:26:13.860 --> 00:26:16.520 align:middle line:84% When a vote is taken, it will be taken-- 00:26:16.520 --> 00:26:18.240 align:middle line:84% the senator asks that when a vote 00:26:18.240 --> 00:26:21.780 align:middle line:84% is taken it be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:26:21.780 --> 00:26:25.530 align:middle line:90% 00:26:25.530 --> 00:26:29.396 align:middle line:84% Those members joining with her, please and be counted. 00:26:29.396 --> 00:26:31.186 align:middle line:84% A sufficient number, Madam President. 00:26:31.186 --> 00:26:33.060 align:middle line:84% A sufficient number of members having arisen, 00:26:33.060 --> 00:26:36.152 align:middle line:84% the yeas and nays will be ordered. 00:26:36.152 --> 00:26:38.360 align:middle line:84% This matter, however, will be temporarily laid aside. 00:26:38.360 --> 00:26:41.170 align:middle line:84% This matter, however, will be temporarily laid aside. 00:26:41.170 --> 00:26:42.580 align:middle line:90% A brief recess. 00:26:42.580 --> 00:26:43.366 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:26:43.366 --> 00:26:58.440 align:middle line:90% 00:26:58.440 --> 00:27:00.960 align:middle line:84% One matter comes before the Senate for its final passage-- 00:27:00.960 --> 00:27:04.240 align:middle line:90% 00:27:04.240 --> 00:27:06.040 align:middle line:84% an act designating a certain bridge 00:27:06.040 --> 00:27:09.160 align:middle line:84% in the city of Fall River as the Ronald Costa bridge. 00:27:09.160 --> 00:27:12.010 align:middle line:84% The question comes on passing the bill to be enacted. 00:27:12.010 --> 00:27:14.420 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:27:14.420 --> 00:27:15.110 align:middle line:90% Opposed no. 00:27:15.110 --> 00:27:16.150 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:27:16.150 --> 00:27:17.650 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be enacted 00:27:17.650 --> 00:27:19.570 align:middle line:84% and will be signed by the president 00:27:19.570 --> 00:27:22.090 align:middle line:84% and laid before the governor for his approbation. 00:27:22.090 --> 00:27:24.670 align:middle line:90% A brief recess. 00:27:24.670 --> 00:27:25.522 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:27:25.522 --> 00:27:37.580 align:middle line:90% 00:27:37.580 --> 00:27:40.840 align:middle line:84% If there is no objection, the senator 00:27:40.840 --> 00:27:44.350 align:middle line:84% from 1st Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, 00:27:44.350 --> 00:27:48.250 align:middle line:84% asks that no action be taken on Bill Number 00:27:48.250 --> 00:27:52.900 align:middle line:90% 2297, Amendment Number 1. 00:27:52.900 --> 00:27:54.700 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:27:54.700 --> 00:27:58.020 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:27:58.020 --> 00:28:03.242 align:middle line:84% The senator from 1st Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:28:03.242 --> 00:28:05.700 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, and through you to the members. 00:28:05.700 --> 00:28:07.777 align:middle line:84% And Madam President, I want to thank 00:28:07.777 --> 00:28:10.110 align:middle line:84% the Committee on Ways and Means and also the gentle lady 00:28:10.110 --> 00:28:13.560 align:middle line:84% from Lowell who is a proponent of the underlying measure that 00:28:13.560 --> 00:28:15.300 align:middle line:90% stands before the Senate. 00:28:15.300 --> 00:28:19.440 align:middle line:84% The redraft that I offer in the hands of the clerk 00:28:19.440 --> 00:28:21.990 align:middle line:84% creates a feasibility study for the creation 00:28:21.990 --> 00:28:25.170 align:middle line:84% of a so-called Finish Line Grant Program. 00:28:25.170 --> 00:28:27.240 align:middle line:84% And the point of such a program, Madam President, 00:28:27.240 --> 00:28:30.960 align:middle line:84% would be to come to the financial aid of students 00:28:30.960 --> 00:28:33.600 align:middle line:84% who are at risk of not being able to finish 00:28:33.600 --> 00:28:38.160 align:middle line:84% their course of study because of a financial incapacity. 00:28:38.160 --> 00:28:40.080 align:middle line:84% And so Madam President, what we would 00:28:40.080 --> 00:28:42.510 align:middle line:84% hope to do through the development of such a grant 00:28:42.510 --> 00:28:45.510 align:middle line:84% program is to ensure that a student that 00:28:45.510 --> 00:28:49.200 align:middle line:84% is at risk of not completing their course of study 00:28:49.200 --> 00:28:52.590 align:middle line:84% be able to do so through supplemental resources that 00:28:52.590 --> 00:28:55.980 align:middle line:84% could be provided after the first year 00:28:55.980 --> 00:28:58.110 align:middle line:84% of any particular course of study. 00:28:58.110 --> 00:28:59.700 align:middle line:84% Now, Madam President, it is a shame 00:28:59.700 --> 00:29:03.390 align:middle line:84% to lose students who we have invested in 00:29:03.390 --> 00:29:05.640 align:middle line:84% and who have done good and diligent 00:29:05.640 --> 00:29:09.390 align:middle line:84% work in their course of study but suddenly find themselves 00:29:09.390 --> 00:29:12.930 align:middle line:84% with an inability to finish that course. 00:29:12.930 --> 00:29:15.600 align:middle line:84% This program, ultimately we hope, 00:29:15.600 --> 00:29:19.331 align:middle line:84% would be a way to make sure that that doesn't happen 00:29:19.331 --> 00:29:21.330 align:middle line:84% and that we don't lose those students on the way 00:29:21.330 --> 00:29:23.880 align:middle line:90% to completion and graduation. 00:29:23.880 --> 00:29:27.750 align:middle line:84% So Madam President, I hope that the redrafted amendment 00:29:27.750 --> 00:29:28.710 align:middle line:90% is adopted. 00:29:28.710 --> 00:29:32.480 align:middle line:84% And I move the Senate be in a brief recess. 00:29:32.480 --> 00:29:33.140 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:29:33.140 --> 00:29:46.036 align:middle line:90% 00:29:46.036 --> 00:29:47.920 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in session. 00:29:47.920 --> 00:29:53.635 align:middle line:84% Amendment Number 1 has been filed as a redrafted amendment. 00:29:53.635 --> 00:29:56.450 align:middle line:84% The title of which the clerk will read. 00:29:56.450 --> 00:30:00.275 align:middle line:84% Amendment Number 1 by Mr. Tarr, Finish Line. 00:30:00.275 --> 00:30:03.590 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:30:03.590 --> 00:30:05.060 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:30:05.060 --> 00:30:05.870 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:30:05.870 --> 00:30:06.800 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:30:06.800 --> 00:30:08.245 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is adopted. 00:30:08.245 --> 00:30:10.630 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:30:10.630 --> 00:30:12.460 align:middle line:90% to a third reading as amended. 00:30:12.460 --> 00:30:15.080 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye Opposed, no. 00:30:15.080 --> 00:30:15.800 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:30:15.800 --> 00:30:17.591 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:30:17.591 --> 00:30:19.960 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill-- 00:30:19.960 --> 00:30:23.350 align:middle line:84% An act expanding the Community College Training Incentive 00:30:23.350 --> 00:30:27.186 align:middle line:84% Program, Senate Number 2297 Amended. 00:30:27.186 --> 00:30:29.160 align:middle line:90% A brief recess. 00:30:29.160 --> 00:30:30.097 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:30:30.097 --> 00:30:43.740 align:middle line:90% 00:30:43.740 --> 00:30:45.120 align:middle line:90% The Senate will come to order. 00:30:45.120 --> 00:30:51.050 align:middle line:90% 00:30:51.050 --> 00:30:53.320 align:middle line:84% The senator from 1st Middlesex, Ms. Donoghue, 00:30:53.320 --> 00:30:55.270 align:middle line:90% has asked for a roll call. 00:30:55.270 --> 00:30:57.040 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:30:57.040 --> 00:31:00.160 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 00:31:00.160 --> 00:31:00.910 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 00:31:00.910 --> 00:31:02.230 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the roll. 00:31:02.230 --> 00:31:20.780 align:middle line:90% 00:31:20.780 --> 00:31:22.240 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore. 00:31:22.240 --> 00:31:23.701 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:23.701 --> 00:31:25.650 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:25.650 --> 00:31:27.105 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady. 00:31:27.105 --> 00:31:28.560 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:28.560 --> 00:31:31.470 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:31.470 --> 00:31:32.920 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger. 00:31:32.920 --> 00:31:33.420 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:33.420 --> 00:31:35.410 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:35.410 --> 00:31:36.664 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz. 00:31:36.664 --> 00:31:39.320 align:middle line:90% 00:31:39.320 --> 00:31:40.550 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem. 00:31:40.550 --> 00:31:41.380 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:41.380 --> 00:31:43.010 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:43.010 --> 00:31:46.470 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr. 00:31:46.470 --> 00:31:48.216 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. deMacedo. 00:31:48.216 --> 00:31:49.148 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:49.148 --> 00:31:51.480 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:51.480 --> 00:31:53.362 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico. 00:31:53.362 --> 00:31:53.862 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:53.862 --> 00:31:55.281 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:55.281 --> 00:31:57.180 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue. 00:31:57.180 --> 00:31:58.007 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:58.007 --> 00:31:59.320 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:31:59.320 --> 00:32:01.980 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 00:32:01.980 --> 00:32:05.270 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 00:32:05.270 --> 00:32:06.210 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:06.210 --> 00:32:07.160 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:07.160 --> 00:32:08.690 align:middle line:90% Paul R. Feeney. 00:32:08.690 --> 00:32:10.550 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:10.550 --> 00:32:11.600 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman. 00:32:11.600 --> 00:32:16.400 align:middle line:90% 00:32:16.400 --> 00:32:17.610 align:middle line:90% Anne M Gobi. 00:32:17.610 --> 00:32:18.600 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:18.600 --> 00:32:21.585 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:21.585 --> 00:32:23.082 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds. 00:32:23.082 --> 00:32:26.080 align:middle line:90% 00:32:26.080 --> 00:32:27.860 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason Jr. 00:32:27.860 --> 00:32:28.360 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:28.360 --> 00:32:29.330 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:29.330 --> 00:32:30.500 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen. 00:32:30.500 --> 00:32:34.000 align:middle line:90% 00:32:34.000 --> 00:32:35.400 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan. 00:32:35.400 --> 00:32:36.160 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:36.160 --> 00:32:36.960 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:36.960 --> 00:32:38.140 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser. 00:32:38.140 --> 00:32:38.640 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:38.640 --> 00:32:40.450 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:40.450 --> 00:32:41.550 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis. 00:32:41.550 --> 00:32:44.710 align:middle line:90% 00:32:44.710 --> 00:32:45.880 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien. 00:32:45.880 --> 00:32:46.732 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:46.732 --> 00:32:48.440 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:48.440 --> 00:32:50.240 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely. 00:32:50.240 --> 00:32:50.780 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:50.780 --> 00:32:52.950 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:52.950 --> 00:32:54.670 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny. 00:32:54.670 --> 00:32:55.170 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:55.170 --> 00:32:57.330 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:57.330 --> 00:32:58.840 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore. 00:32:58.840 --> 00:32:59.840 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:32:59.840 --> 00:33:01.340 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:01.340 --> 00:33:02.510 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor. 00:33:02.510 --> 00:33:03.456 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:03.456 --> 00:33:04.875 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:04.875 --> 00:33:06.770 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives. 00:33:06.770 --> 00:33:07.695 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:07.695 --> 00:33:08.910 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:08.910 --> 00:33:10.910 align:middle line:90% Mark R. Pacheco. 00:33:10.910 --> 00:33:11.760 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:11.760 --> 00:33:13.760 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:13.760 --> 00:33:15.050 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Rodrigues. 00:33:15.050 --> 00:33:15.620 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:15.620 --> 00:33:17.588 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:17.588 --> 00:33:19.572 align:middle line:90% Stanley C. Rosenberg. 00:33:19.572 --> 00:33:20.564 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:20.564 --> 00:33:21.560 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:21.560 --> 00:33:23.302 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross. 00:33:23.302 --> 00:33:24.254 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:24.254 --> 00:33:25.210 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:25.210 --> 00:33:26.320 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush. 00:33:26.320 --> 00:33:26.820 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:26.820 --> 00:33:28.600 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:28.600 --> 00:33:30.150 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka. 00:33:30.150 --> 00:33:30.650 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:30.650 --> 00:33:32.120 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:32.120 --> 00:33:33.581 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr. 00:33:33.581 --> 00:33:34.080 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:34.080 --> 00:33:35.540 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:35.540 --> 00:33:36.880 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty. 00:33:36.880 --> 00:33:37.380 align:middle line:90% Yea 00:33:37.380 --> 00:33:38.742 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:38.742 --> 00:33:40.127 align:middle line:90% Dean A. Tran. 00:33:40.127 --> 00:33:43.110 align:middle line:90% 00:33:43.110 --> 00:33:44.818 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch. 00:33:44.818 --> 00:33:45.766 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:45.766 --> 00:33:47.188 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:33:47.188 --> 00:33:49.090 align:middle line:84% Have all the members been recorded? 00:33:49.090 --> 00:33:52.980 align:middle line:84% The senator from the Cape and the Islands, Mr. Cyr. 00:33:52.980 --> 00:33:54.740 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:33:54.740 --> 00:33:56.060 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:33:56.060 --> 00:33:57.980 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr votes yea. 00:33:57.980 --> 00:34:01.900 align:middle line:84% The senator from 5th Middlesex, Mr. Lewis. 00:34:01.900 --> 00:34:03.609 align:middle line:90% Thank you Madam President. 00:34:03.609 --> 00:34:05.400 align:middle line:84% I'd like to be recorded in the affirmative. 00:34:05.400 --> 00:34:06.840 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis votes yea. 00:34:06.840 --> 00:34:11.325 align:middle line:84% The senator from Worcester and Norfolk, Mr. Fattman. 00:34:11.325 --> 00:34:14.601 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:34:14.601 --> 00:34:15.219 align:middle line:90% He voted. 00:34:15.219 --> 00:34:16.679 align:middle line:90% Oh, he voted, all right. 00:34:16.679 --> 00:34:25.850 align:middle line:84% Senator Middlesex, Ms. Friedman, 4th Middlesex. 00:34:25.850 --> 00:34:28.109 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Friedman votes yea. 00:34:28.109 --> 00:34:30.400 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Worcester, Mr. Eldridge. 00:34:30.400 --> 00:34:32.830 align:middle line:84% Madam President, [? was I recorded? ?] 00:34:32.830 --> 00:34:34.339 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 00:34:34.339 --> 00:34:34.840 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:34:34.840 --> 00:34:36.565 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:34:36.565 --> 00:34:39.449 align:middle line:84% The senator from Berkshire Hampshire Franklin 00:34:39.449 --> 00:34:40.584 align:middle line:90% and Hampden, Mr. Hinds. 00:34:40.584 --> 00:34:42.520 align:middle line:90% Madam President, [INAUDIBLE] 00:34:42.520 --> 00:34:43.956 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds. 00:34:43.956 --> 00:34:44.456 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:34:44.456 --> 00:34:44.956 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:34:44.956 --> 00:34:47.550 align:middle line:84% The senator from 2nd Norfolk, Ms. Chang-Diaz. 00:34:47.550 --> 00:34:50.270 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:34:50.270 --> 00:34:51.260 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz. 00:34:51.260 --> 00:34:52.110 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:34:52.110 --> 00:34:53.100 align:middle line:90% Yea. 00:34:53.100 --> 00:34:56.617 align:middle line:84% The senator from 2nd Middlesex, Ms. Jehlen. 00:34:56.617 --> 00:34:59.830 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:34:59.830 --> 00:35:03.000 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen votes yea. 00:35:03.000 --> 00:35:13.110 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Suffolk, Mr. DiDomenico. 00:35:13.110 --> 00:35:14.470 align:middle line:90% Have you already been recorded? 00:35:14.470 --> 00:35:15.872 align:middle line:90% I'm sorry. 00:35:15.872 --> 00:35:16.580 align:middle line:90% That's everybody. 00:35:16.580 --> 00:35:17.930 align:middle line:90% Has everyone been recorded? 00:35:17.930 --> 00:35:20.330 align:middle line:90% Yes, thank you, Madam President. 00:35:20.330 --> 00:35:27.550 align:middle line:90% 00:35:27.550 --> 00:35:31.000 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 35 have voted in the affirmative, 00:35:31.000 --> 00:35:32.630 align:middle line:90% one in the negative. 00:35:32.630 --> 00:35:36.449 align:middle line:84% The matter is passed to be engrossed. 00:35:36.449 --> 00:35:36.990 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:35:36.990 --> 00:35:50.950 align:middle line:90% 00:35:50.950 --> 00:35:53.950 align:middle line:84% The senator from third Middlesex, Mr. Barrett, 00:35:53.950 --> 00:35:57.750 align:middle line:84% filed an order, the title of which the clerk will read. 00:35:57.750 --> 00:36:02.170 align:middle line:84% Order relative to greeting the Committee on Telecommunications 00:36:02.170 --> 00:36:06.100 align:middle line:84% Utilities and Energy until February, 21, 2018 00:36:06.100 --> 00:36:07.960 align:middle line:84% within which time to make its final report 00:36:07.960 --> 00:36:09.880 align:middle line:84% on certain current Senate documents 00:36:09.880 --> 00:36:15.340 align:middle line:84% relative to monthly minimum reliability contributions. 00:36:15.340 --> 00:36:19.570 align:middle line:84% Under rules, the matter will be referred to the Committee 00:36:19.570 --> 00:36:20.550 align:middle line:90% on Rules. 00:36:20.550 --> 00:36:22.390 align:middle line:90% The report of a committee-- 00:36:22.390 --> 00:36:25.160 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Rules [INAUDIBLE] concurrently 00:36:25.160 --> 00:36:26.440 align:middle line:84% to whom it was referred said the Senate audit reports recommend 00:36:26.440 --> 00:36:27.648 align:middle line:90% the same audit to be adopted. 00:36:27.648 --> 00:36:30.782 align:middle line:84% Mark C. Montigny for the committee. 00:36:30.782 --> 00:36:33.390 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the order. 00:36:33.390 --> 00:36:36.710 align:middle line:84% Senator from 1st Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:36:36.710 --> 00:36:40.570 align:middle line:84% Madam President, [? I appoint ?] a parliamentary inquiry. 00:36:40.570 --> 00:36:44.940 align:middle line:84% The chair will state his point parliamentary-- 00:36:44.940 --> 00:36:46.880 align:middle line:90% I can't-- 00:36:46.880 --> 00:36:48.510 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:36:48.510 --> 00:36:51.010 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I'm hoping the clerk 00:36:51.010 --> 00:36:54.790 align:middle line:84% could inform the membership of the number of bills 00:36:54.790 --> 00:36:59.020 align:middle line:84% that are in this particular order and the length of time 00:36:59.020 --> 00:37:01.855 align:middle line:84% that the order would be extended for if it is to be granted. 00:37:01.855 --> 00:37:05.620 align:middle line:90% 00:37:05.620 --> 00:37:07.620 align:middle line:90% The clerk will-- go ahead. 00:37:07.620 --> 00:37:11.410 align:middle line:84% Two bills in the order to be extended for one week. 00:37:11.410 --> 00:37:12.700 align:middle line:90% Madam President? 00:37:12.700 --> 00:37:16.742 align:middle line:84% Two bills to be extended for one week. 00:37:16.742 --> 00:37:18.325 align:middle line:84% Senator from 1st Essex and Middlesex-- 00:37:18.325 --> 00:37:19.950 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, and through you to the members. 00:37:19.950 --> 00:37:22.470 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I want to take particular note 00:37:22.470 --> 00:37:26.590 align:middle line:84% of the very judicious use of an extension order in this case. 00:37:26.590 --> 00:37:29.590 align:middle line:84% Again, I think it's a credit to the chair of the committee. 00:37:29.590 --> 00:37:33.400 align:middle line:84% And I think it's certainly of the nature 00:37:33.400 --> 00:37:35.290 align:middle line:84% that we've been trying to encourage 00:37:35.290 --> 00:37:39.100 align:middle line:84% with regard to the very careful and responsible use 00:37:39.100 --> 00:37:40.150 align:middle line:90% of extension orders. 00:37:40.150 --> 00:37:42.190 align:middle line:84% And I do not want that to be overlooked. 00:37:42.190 --> 00:37:44.350 align:middle line:84% And as a result of that Madam President, 00:37:44.350 --> 00:37:48.525 align:middle line:84% I hope that the order is adopted. 00:37:48.525 --> 00:37:51.490 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the order. 00:37:51.490 --> 00:37:53.060 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:37:53.060 --> 00:37:54.020 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:37:54.020 --> 00:37:54.920 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:37:54.920 --> 00:37:55.795 align:middle line:90% The order is adopted. 00:37:55.795 --> 00:37:58.390 align:middle line:90% 00:37:58.390 --> 00:38:00.802 align:middle line:90% The report of a committee. 00:38:00.802 --> 00:38:06.542 align:middle line:90% 00:38:06.542 --> 00:38:08.750 align:middle line:84% The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional 00:38:08.750 --> 00:38:11.360 align:middle line:84% Licensure to whom was referred the petition accompanied 00:38:11.360 --> 00:38:16.060 align:middle line:84% by Bill Set Number 136 of Barbara A. L'Italien, J. R. 00:38:16.060 --> 00:38:17.950 align:middle line:84% [? Kaufman, ?] [? Anne Margaret Filante, ?] 00:38:17.950 --> 00:38:20.450 align:middle line:84% Jennifer L. Flanagan, and other members of the general court 00:38:20.450 --> 00:38:23.300 align:middle line:84% for legislation to restore contract rights to craft 00:38:23.300 --> 00:38:25.950 align:middle line:84% brewers reports that the same ought not to pass under Joint 00:38:25.950 --> 00:38:28.439 align:middle line:84% Rule 10 the time within which the committee was required 00:38:28.439 --> 00:38:29.480 align:middle line:90% to report having expired. 00:38:29.480 --> 00:38:40.360 align:middle line:90% 00:38:40.360 --> 00:38:46.060 align:middle line:84% The senator from 1st Hampden and Hampshire, Mr. Lesser. 00:38:46.060 --> 00:38:48.280 align:middle line:90% No, no, no. 00:38:48.280 --> 00:38:54.160 align:middle line:84% I'm sorry, senator from 2nd Essex and Middlesex, 00:38:54.160 --> 00:39:00.010 align:middle line:84% Ms. L'Italien, rules that the rules 00:39:00.010 --> 00:39:03.550 align:middle line:84% be suspended so that the matter may be considered forthwith. 00:39:03.550 --> 00:39:04.670 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:39:04.670 --> 00:39:05.630 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:39:05.630 --> 00:39:08.350 align:middle line:84% The question comes on accepting the adverse report. 00:39:08.350 --> 00:39:10.990 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex and Middlesex, Ms. L'Italien, 00:39:10.990 --> 00:39:15.150 align:middle line:84% moves that the report be amended as substitution for the bill. 00:39:15.150 --> 00:39:19.600 align:middle line:84% And the senator from 2nd Worcester, Mr. Moore. 00:39:19.600 --> 00:39:21.052 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:39:21.052 --> 00:39:22.510 align:middle line:84% I agree this is an important issue. 00:39:22.510 --> 00:39:26.060 align:middle line:84% It's been lingering before this body for many years 00:39:26.060 --> 00:39:27.620 align:middle line:90% of legislative sessions. 00:39:27.620 --> 00:39:31.810 align:middle line:84% But I think more compromise and negotiation has to be made. 00:39:31.810 --> 00:39:36.660 align:middle line:84% And with that, I would like to lay this issue on the table. 00:39:36.660 --> 00:39:38.870 align:middle line:90% No? 00:39:38.870 --> 00:39:43.485 align:middle line:84% [AUDIO OUT] 24 that the matter is 00:39:43.485 --> 00:39:45.110 align:middle line:84% laid on the table for the next session. 00:39:45.110 --> 00:39:48.130 align:middle line:84% The senator moves to lay this matter on the table. 00:39:48.130 --> 00:39:52.180 align:middle line:84% And under Rule 24, the matter is laid on the table 00:39:52.180 --> 00:39:55.485 align:middle line:90% 'til the next session. 00:39:55.485 --> 00:39:59.490 align:middle line:90% OK, next time, this is it? 00:39:59.490 --> 00:40:00.434 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 00:40:00.434 --> 00:40:03.360 align:middle line:84% The senator from Norfolk and Suffolk, Mr. Rush, 00:40:03.360 --> 00:40:05.700 align:middle line:84% moves that when the Senate adjourns today 00:40:05.700 --> 00:40:08.750 align:middle line:84% it adjourn in memory of Robert Q. Crane. 00:40:08.750 --> 00:40:10.910 align:middle line:84% We are honored to have the senator from Norfolk 00:40:10.910 --> 00:40:11.790 align:middle line:90% and Suffolk. 00:40:11.790 --> 00:40:12.640 align:middle line:90% Thank you very much. 00:40:12.640 --> 00:40:16.500 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, and through you to the members. 00:40:16.500 --> 00:40:21.480 align:middle line:84% The honorable Robert Q. Crane passed away January 5, 2018 00:40:21.480 --> 00:40:24.510 align:middle line:84% at the age of 91 leaving his legacy 00:40:24.510 --> 00:40:28.200 align:middle line:84% as the longest serving constitutional officer 00:40:28.200 --> 00:40:30.760 align:middle line:84% in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 00:40:30.760 --> 00:40:33.420 align:middle line:84% Bob grew up in Boston where he attended the Presentation 00:40:33.420 --> 00:40:38.700 align:middle line:84% School and graduated from Boston English High School in 1943. 00:40:38.700 --> 00:40:42.000 align:middle line:84% In 1944, he joined the United States Marine 00:40:42.000 --> 00:40:46.950 align:middle line:84% Corps, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Division, 00:40:46.950 --> 00:40:50.280 align:middle line:84% and fought in the battle of Okinawa. 00:40:50.280 --> 00:40:55.350 align:middle line:84% Bob went on to study at Boston College, graduating in 1949. 00:40:55.350 --> 00:40:59.430 align:middle line:84% In 1956, Bob was elected to the House of Representatives 00:40:59.430 --> 00:41:01.410 align:middle line:84% where he rose through the ranks and was named 00:41:01.410 --> 00:41:03.600 align:middle line:90% assistant majority leader. 00:41:03.600 --> 00:41:06.750 align:middle line:84% Following former treasurer Driscoll's departure, 00:41:06.750 --> 00:41:08.700 align:middle line:84% Bob effectively campaign for votes 00:41:08.700 --> 00:41:11.340 align:middle line:84% in the legislature which elected him 00:41:11.340 --> 00:41:15.640 align:middle line:84% to fill the interim treasury post in 1964. 00:41:15.640 --> 00:41:18.230 align:middle line:84% That fall, he defeated primary candidates. 00:41:18.230 --> 00:41:22.590 align:middle line:84% And he went on to win the first of many general elections. 00:41:22.590 --> 00:41:27.300 align:middle line:84% Treasurer Crane was the first chairman of the state lottery 00:41:27.300 --> 00:41:30.540 align:middle line:84% which was considered the most successful in the nation. 00:41:30.540 --> 00:41:33.180 align:middle line:84% Not only was Bob an outstanding politician, 00:41:33.180 --> 00:41:36.710 align:middle line:84% he gave back to others in many, many ways. 00:41:36.710 --> 00:41:39.060 align:middle line:84% He served as chairman of the democratic state committee 00:41:39.060 --> 00:41:42.240 align:middle line:84% in the early 1970s correcting the organization's 00:41:42.240 --> 00:41:45.870 align:middle line:84% financialship and eliminating its debt. 00:41:45.870 --> 00:41:49.110 align:middle line:84% After retiring as treasurer in 1991, 00:41:49.110 --> 00:41:52.200 align:middle line:84% he became a [? Merket ?] Enterprise executive 00:41:52.200 --> 00:41:55.290 align:middle line:84% and continued providing entertainment 00:41:55.290 --> 00:41:58.620 align:middle line:84% across the Commonwealth with his excellent singing voice 00:41:58.620 --> 00:42:01.090 align:middle line:84% as a member of the Treasury Notes 00:42:01.090 --> 00:42:03.510 align:middle line:84% of which I had the pleasure to accompany him 00:42:03.510 --> 00:42:04.980 align:middle line:90% on many occasions. 00:42:04.980 --> 00:42:07.290 align:middle line:84% Treasurer Crane will truly be missed 00:42:07.290 --> 00:42:10.140 align:middle line:84% by his wife Mary, their five children, and six 00:42:10.140 --> 00:42:13.050 align:middle line:84% grandchildren, and his many, many friends 00:42:13.050 --> 00:42:15.598 align:middle line:84% here in state government and across the Commonwealth. 00:42:15.598 --> 00:42:19.081 align:middle line:90% 00:42:19.081 --> 00:42:19.580 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:42:19.580 --> 00:42:23.030 align:middle line:84% We ask for a moment of silence in memory of former treasurer 00:42:23.030 --> 00:42:24.300 align:middle line:90% Robert Q. Crane. 00:42:24.300 --> 00:42:38.540 align:middle line:90% 00:42:38.540 --> 00:42:40.250 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:42:40.250 --> 00:42:41.060 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:42:41.060 --> 00:42:42.020 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:42:42.020 --> 00:42:43.020 align:middle line:90% And the motion prevails. 00:42:43.020 --> 00:42:52.810 align:middle line:90% 00:42:52.810 --> 00:42:56.320 align:middle line:84% Senator from 1st Plymouth and Bristol, Mr. Pacheco, 00:42:56.320 --> 00:43:00.010 align:middle line:84% offers an order which the clerk will read. 00:43:00.010 --> 00:43:01.930 align:middle line:84% Order that when the Senate adjourns today 00:43:01.930 --> 00:43:03.550 align:middle line:84% it adjourns to meet again tomorrow 00:43:03.550 --> 00:43:05.620 align:middle line:84% at 11:00 AM, that the clerk be directed 00:43:05.620 --> 00:43:08.140 align:middle line:84% to dispense with the printing of a calendar. 00:43:08.140 --> 00:43:09.955 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:43:09.955 --> 00:43:13.270 align:middle line:84% The senator from Plymouth and Barnstable, 00:43:13.270 --> 00:43:16.270 align:middle line:84% Mr. deMacedo moves that the Senate do now adjourn. 00:43:16.270 --> 00:43:17.740 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:43:17.740 --> 00:43:18.950 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:43:18.950 --> 00:43:21.370 align:middle line:84% The Senate stands adjourned in memory of former state 00:43:21.370 --> 00:43:24.490 align:middle line:84% treasurer Robert Q. Crane to meet again 00:43:24.490 --> 00:43:27.600 align:middle line:90% on Monday next at 11:00 AM. 00:43:27.600 --> 00:43:39.776 align:middle line:90%