WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:10.060 align:middle line:90% 00:00:10.060 --> 00:00:11.390 align:middle line:90% The Senate will come to order. 00:00:11.390 --> 00:00:13.540 align:middle line:84% The chair will ask all members guests and staff 00:00:13.540 --> 00:00:16.660 align:middle line:84% to rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 00:00:16.660 --> 00:00:19.090 align:middle line:84% I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United 00:00:19.090 --> 00:00:22.790 align:middle line:84% States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands. 00:00:22.790 --> 00:00:26.500 align:middle line:84% One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty 00:00:26.500 --> 00:00:27.700 align:middle line:90% and justice for all. 00:00:27.700 --> 00:00:30.430 align:middle line:90% 00:00:30.430 --> 00:00:35.350 align:middle line:84% I think we need to have [INAUDIBLE] 00:00:35.350 --> 00:00:42.750 align:middle line:90% 00:00:42.750 --> 00:00:44.930 align:middle line:84% Senate President, which the clerk will read. 00:00:44.930 --> 00:00:48.850 align:middle line:90% 00:00:48.850 --> 00:00:51.300 align:middle line:84% Dear Mr. Clerk, I write to inform you 00:00:51.300 --> 00:00:53.280 align:middle line:90% of the following appointments-- 00:00:53.280 --> 00:00:55.290 align:middle line:84% Cynthia Stone Creem, Majority Leader, 00:00:55.290 --> 00:00:58.170 align:middle line:84% Senate Committee on Redistricting Chair. 00:00:58.170 --> 00:01:00.820 align:middle line:84% Sal N DiDomenico, Assistant Majority Leader, 00:01:00.820 --> 00:01:03.210 align:middle line:84% Senate Committee on Bills and Third Reading Chair, 00:01:03.210 --> 00:01:06.330 align:middle line:84% Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Vice 00:01:06.330 --> 00:01:10.050 align:middle line:84% Chair, Senate Committee on Ways and Means member. 00:01:10.050 --> 00:01:12.780 align:middle line:84% Jason Lewis, Assistant Majority Whip. 00:01:12.780 --> 00:01:15.120 align:middle line:84% Joan Lovely, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee 00:01:15.120 --> 00:01:17.070 align:middle line:84% on Ways and Means, Senate Committee 00:01:17.070 --> 00:01:19.860 align:middle line:84% on International Government Affairs Chair. 00:01:19.860 --> 00:01:22.080 align:middle line:84% Sonia Chang-Diaz, Assistant Vice Chair 00:01:22.080 --> 00:01:23.957 align:middle line:84% of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. 00:01:23.957 --> 00:01:25.790 align:middle line:84% Thank you for your attention to this matter, 00:01:25.790 --> 00:01:29.100 align:middle line:84% sincerely, Harriette L Chandler, President of the Senate. 00:01:29.100 --> 00:01:33.030 align:middle line:84% The senator from-- the senator from First Bristol 00:01:33.030 --> 00:01:36.540 align:middle line:84% and Plymouth, Mr. Rodigues, moves that the communication 00:01:36.540 --> 00:01:37.780 align:middle line:90% be printed in the Journal. 00:01:37.780 --> 00:01:39.660 align:middle line:84% The question comes on the motion. 00:01:39.660 --> 00:01:41.150 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:01:41.150 --> 00:01:41.950 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:01:41.950 --> 00:01:43.806 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it and the motion prevails. 00:01:43.806 --> 00:01:45.180 align:middle line:84% And the statement will be printed 00:01:45.180 --> 00:01:47.070 align:middle line:90% in the Journal of the Senate. 00:01:47.070 --> 00:01:50.490 align:middle line:84% The senator from Norfolk and Plymouth, Mr. Keenan, 00:01:50.490 --> 00:01:54.060 align:middle line:84% has presented resolutions which the clerk will read. 00:01:54.060 --> 00:01:57.090 align:middle line:84% By Mr. Keenan-- Resolutions Commending the Lymphatic 00:01:57.090 --> 00:01:59.850 align:middle line:84% Education and Research Network on its recognition 00:01:59.850 --> 00:02:05.065 align:middle line:84% of March 6th, 2018 as World Lymphedema Day. 00:02:05.065 --> 00:02:07.440 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on the adoption of the resolution. 00:02:07.440 --> 00:02:09.430 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:02:09.430 --> 00:02:10.120 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:02:10.120 --> 00:02:12.970 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. 00:02:12.970 --> 00:02:14.210 align:middle line:90% The senator from Mr.-- 00:02:14.210 --> 00:02:16.198 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:02:16.198 --> 00:02:17.192 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:02:17.192 --> 00:02:47.509 align:middle line:90% 00:02:47.509 --> 00:02:49.497 align:middle line:90% What am I doing here? 00:02:49.497 --> 00:02:53.510 align:middle line:90% 00:02:53.510 --> 00:02:57.440 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Suffolk-- 00:02:57.440 --> 00:02:59.270 align:middle line:90% Senate will come to order. 00:02:59.270 --> 00:03:02.890 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Suffolk, Mr.-- 00:03:02.890 --> 00:03:07.290 align:middle line:84% no, no, the Senator from Plymouth and Barnstable, 00:03:07.290 --> 00:03:09.325 align:middle line:90% Mr. deMacedo, I'm sorry. 00:03:09.325 --> 00:03:13.600 align:middle line:84% I have not moved, but I doubt the presence of a quorum. 00:03:13.600 --> 00:03:17.400 align:middle line:84% The senator doubts the presence of a quorum. 00:03:17.400 --> 00:03:22.340 align:middle line:84% The officers will close the doors and summons the members. 00:03:22.340 --> 00:03:34.576 align:middle line:90% 00:03:34.576 --> 00:03:36.550 align:middle line:90% Come to order. 00:03:36.550 --> 00:03:39.160 align:middle line:84% The senator from Hampden, Mr. Welch, 00:03:39.160 --> 00:03:41.930 align:middle line:84% has offered an order which the clerk will read. 00:03:41.930 --> 00:03:44.920 align:middle line:84% Order that, notwithstanding the provisions of Joint Rule 10, 00:03:44.920 --> 00:03:46.660 align:middle line:84% the Committee on Health Care Financing 00:03:46.660 --> 00:03:49.390 align:middle line:84% shall make final report not later than last Wednesday 00:03:49.390 --> 00:03:51.820 align:middle line:84% of April the 2nd annual session on all matters 00:03:51.820 --> 00:03:55.030 align:middle line:84% referred to them on or before the fourth Wednesday of March 00:03:55.030 --> 00:03:57.100 align:middle line:84% and within 30 days on all matters 00:03:57.100 --> 00:03:59.020 align:middle line:84% referred to it after the fourth Wednesday 00:03:59.020 --> 00:04:02.830 align:middle line:84% in March of the second annual session of the general court. 00:04:02.830 --> 00:04:05.410 align:middle line:84% The Senator from the First Suffolk and Middlesex, Mr. 00:04:05.410 --> 00:04:06.130 align:middle line:90% Boncore-- 00:04:06.130 --> 00:04:06.970 align:middle line:90% oh. 00:04:06.970 --> 00:04:08.800 align:middle line:84% Under the rules referred to the Committee 00:04:08.800 --> 00:04:12.490 align:middle line:84% on Rules of the two branches acting concurrently report 00:04:12.490 --> 00:04:13.150 align:middle line:90% of a committee. 00:04:13.150 --> 00:04:15.566 align:middle line:84% The Committees on Rules, two branches acting concurrently, 00:04:15.566 --> 00:04:17.950 align:middle line:84% to whom is referred [INAUDIBLE] order report recommend 00:04:17.950 --> 00:04:21.250 align:middle line:84% same ought to be adopted, Mark C. Montigny, for the committee. 00:04:21.250 --> 00:04:23.560 align:middle line:84% The senator from the first Suffolk and Middlesex, 00:04:23.560 --> 00:04:26.210 align:middle line:84% Mr. Boncore, moves that the rules be suspended. 00:04:26.210 --> 00:04:28.930 align:middle line:84% so that the matter may be considered forthwith. 00:04:28.930 --> 00:04:30.110 align:middle line:90% Is there objection? 00:04:30.110 --> 00:04:30.610 align:middle line:90% The. 00:04:30.610 --> 00:04:31.540 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:04:31.540 --> 00:04:33.640 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the order. 00:04:33.640 --> 00:04:37.540 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:04:37.540 --> 00:04:40.450 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:04:40.450 --> 00:04:42.120 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, and through you to the members. 00:04:42.120 --> 00:04:44.661 align:middle line:84% Madam President, it's delightful to be gathered with you here 00:04:44.661 --> 00:04:48.280 align:middle line:84% this afternoon and to see you presiding on the rostrum. 00:04:48.280 --> 00:04:51.970 align:middle line:84% Madam President, we have before us an extension order 00:04:51.970 --> 00:04:54.930 align:middle line:90% which is of an unusual-- 00:04:54.930 --> 00:04:57.010 align:middle line:84% Mr. Tarr, if you don't mind, can we 00:04:57.010 --> 00:04:59.080 align:middle line:90% subdue all of our conversations? 00:04:59.080 --> 00:05:01.900 align:middle line:84% Can we perhaps find our seats so that we 00:05:01.900 --> 00:05:06.160 align:middle line:84% can hear the gentleman from her First Essex and Middlesex? 00:05:06.160 --> 00:05:07.750 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:05:07.750 --> 00:05:09.950 align:middle line:84% And thank you for bringing the Senate to order. 00:05:09.950 --> 00:05:11.920 align:middle line:84% Madam President, we have before us 00:05:11.920 --> 00:05:15.250 align:middle line:84% an extension order which is unusual in nature 00:05:15.250 --> 00:05:19.210 align:middle line:84% due to a particular set of unfortunate circumstances. 00:05:19.210 --> 00:05:21.340 align:middle line:84% And Madam President, before we take 00:05:21.340 --> 00:05:24.130 align:middle line:84% action on this particular extension order, 00:05:24.130 --> 00:05:27.850 align:middle line:84% I'm hoping that we can get an explanation of the order 00:05:27.850 --> 00:05:30.310 align:middle line:84% from the distinguished chairman of the Committee 00:05:30.310 --> 00:05:32.800 align:middle line:84% on Health Care Financing as to the scope 00:05:32.800 --> 00:05:35.390 align:middle line:84% and magnitude of this particular order 00:05:35.390 --> 00:05:39.340 align:middle line:84% and the timing of the order, Madam President, 00:05:39.340 --> 00:05:40.600 align:middle line:90% before we can take action. 00:05:40.600 --> 00:05:44.080 align:middle line:84% And again, I know that these are very-- 00:05:44.080 --> 00:05:46.060 align:middle line:84% there are very specific circumstances 00:05:46.060 --> 00:05:48.340 align:middle line:84% that warrant this type of action, 00:05:48.340 --> 00:05:50.590 align:middle line:84% and I'm hoping we can get an explanation of that 00:05:50.590 --> 00:05:53.030 align:middle line:84% from my good friend from Springfield. 00:05:53.030 --> 00:05:54.280 align:middle line:90% Hampden, Mr. Welch. 00:05:54.280 --> 00:06:03.952 align:middle line:90% 00:06:03.952 --> 00:06:06.410 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, and through you to the members, 00:06:06.410 --> 00:06:09.350 align:middle line:84% and I thank my good friend the minority 00:06:09.350 --> 00:06:10.840 align:middle line:90% leader for his question. 00:06:10.840 --> 00:06:14.270 align:middle line:84% And this truly is a unique situation. 00:06:14.270 --> 00:06:20.180 align:middle line:84% As we all know, our good friend and colleague, the chairman-- 00:06:20.180 --> 00:06:24.770 align:middle line:84% former-- or Chairman of Health Care Finance, Peter Kocot, 00:06:24.770 --> 00:06:26.960 align:middle line:84% unfortunately passed away last week, 00:06:26.960 --> 00:06:29.210 align:middle line:84% and this order will allow our house colleagues 00:06:29.210 --> 00:06:32.600 align:middle line:84% additional time to identify someone capable of filling 00:06:32.600 --> 00:06:33.410 align:middle line:90% Peter's shoes. 00:06:33.410 --> 00:06:35.420 align:middle line:84% And we'll give that chosen individual 00:06:35.420 --> 00:06:38.060 align:middle line:84% the time needed to carefully consider 00:06:38.060 --> 00:06:41.500 align:middle line:84% the matters that have been pending before the committee. 00:06:41.500 --> 00:06:43.966 align:middle line:84% Now, the number of bills that are being extended-- it's 00:06:43.966 --> 00:06:45.590 align:middle line:84% kind of tricky, because we haven't been 00:06:45.590 --> 00:06:49.310 align:middle line:90% referred all of the bills yet. 00:06:49.310 --> 00:06:53.210 align:middle line:84% But at least the number is 208 bills that are currently 00:06:53.210 --> 00:06:55.604 align:middle line:90% before the committee. 00:06:55.604 --> 00:06:57.020 align:middle line:84% We don't know how many bills might 00:06:57.020 --> 00:06:58.760 align:middle line:84% be referred from other committees 00:06:58.760 --> 00:07:01.430 align:middle line:84% to health care financing in the upcoming weeks, 00:07:01.430 --> 00:07:04.880 align:middle line:84% and we also do not know when they will be referred. 00:07:04.880 --> 00:07:06.620 align:middle line:84% At a certain point in time, currently 00:07:06.620 --> 00:07:09.050 align:middle line:84% after the fourth Wednesday in February, 00:07:09.050 --> 00:07:11.060 align:middle line:84% bills referred to the health care financing 00:07:11.060 --> 00:07:13.850 align:middle line:84% are subject to a 30 day reporting deadline, which 00:07:13.850 --> 00:07:16.970 align:middle line:84% is different from its standing reporting deadline, currently 00:07:16.970 --> 00:07:19.370 align:middle line:90% the fourth Wednesday in March. 00:07:19.370 --> 00:07:21.650 align:middle line:84% That means a net effect of today's extension order 00:07:21.650 --> 00:07:24.770 align:middle line:84% on the time to consider a particular bill that has not 00:07:24.770 --> 00:07:27.560 align:middle line:84% been referred the committee is unfortunately not 00:07:27.560 --> 00:07:29.070 align:middle line:90% knowable at this time. 00:07:29.070 --> 00:07:33.050 align:middle line:84% But given the unusual circumstances 00:07:33.050 --> 00:07:35.420 align:middle line:84% and our willingness, obviously, to work in partnership 00:07:35.420 --> 00:07:37.700 align:middle line:84% with the house, I do ask that this be approved. 00:07:37.700 --> 00:07:40.720 align:middle line:90% 00:07:40.720 --> 00:07:44.112 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:07:44.112 --> 00:07:46.570 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, and through you to the members. 00:07:46.570 --> 00:07:49.690 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I appreciate the gentleman's explanation. 00:07:49.690 --> 00:07:53.680 align:middle line:84% We are all deeply saddened at the loss of our house 00:07:53.680 --> 00:07:57.190 align:middle line:84% counterpart that chairs the committee. 00:07:57.190 --> 00:08:00.190 align:middle line:84% This order, while it is more extensive 00:08:00.190 --> 00:08:02.160 align:middle line:84% than we would normally countenance, 00:08:02.160 --> 00:08:05.320 align:middle line:84% is certainly warranted under those circumstances. 00:08:05.320 --> 00:08:07.639 align:middle line:84% And in order to be able to facilitate the work 00:08:07.639 --> 00:08:09.430 align:middle line:84% of the Committee on health care financing-- 00:08:09.430 --> 00:08:12.520 align:middle line:84% which has some very significant matters before it-- 00:08:12.520 --> 00:08:14.830 align:middle line:84% this is an appropriate action to take. 00:08:14.830 --> 00:08:19.900 align:middle line:84% And so, Madam President, we have throughout extension season 00:08:19.900 --> 00:08:22.630 align:middle line:84% over the last several weeks seen for the most 00:08:22.630 --> 00:08:26.710 align:middle line:84% part very judicious and reasonable use of extension 00:08:26.710 --> 00:08:27.760 align:middle line:90% orders. 00:08:27.760 --> 00:08:30.920 align:middle line:84% This particular order is different than some of those. 00:08:30.920 --> 00:08:33.909 align:middle line:84% But the unusual circumstances before us 00:08:33.909 --> 00:08:37.240 align:middle line:84% justifying the request for it and the granting 00:08:37.240 --> 00:08:40.789 align:middle line:84% of that request, so I hope the order is adopted. 00:08:40.789 --> 00:08:41.988 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:08:41.988 --> 00:08:44.916 align:middle line:90% 00:08:44.916 --> 00:08:47.850 align:middle line:90% All right. 00:08:47.850 --> 00:08:50.460 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the order. 00:08:50.460 --> 00:08:55.080 align:middle line:90% 00:08:55.080 --> 00:08:56.600 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:08:56.600 --> 00:08:58.040 align:middle line:90% Opposed no. 00:08:58.040 --> 00:09:02.040 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the order is adopted. 00:09:02.040 --> 00:09:02.660 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:09:02.660 --> 00:09:16.790 align:middle line:90% 00:09:16.790 --> 00:09:19.402 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:09:19.402 --> 00:09:21.610 align:middle line:84% The committee on rules to whom is referred the Senate 00:09:21.610 --> 00:09:24.070 align:middle line:84% bill designating certain bridges in the town of Bourne 00:09:24.070 --> 00:09:27.670 align:middle line:84% as the US Army Special Forces Staff Sergeant Matthew Pitino 00:09:27.670 --> 00:09:30.262 align:middle line:84% Memorial bridges, set number 2264 00:09:30.262 --> 00:09:31.970 align:middle line:84% reports and may have replaced [INAUDIBLE] 00:09:31.970 --> 00:09:34.945 align:middle line:84% for the next session Mark C. Martigny for the committee. 00:09:34.945 --> 00:09:38.230 align:middle line:84% The Senator from First Plymouth and Bristol, Mr. Pacheco, 00:09:38.230 --> 00:09:40.270 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent that the rules 00:09:40.270 --> 00:09:43.120 align:middle line:84% be suspended to allow the matter to be considered forthwith. 00:09:43.120 --> 00:09:44.200 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:09:44.200 --> 00:09:46.330 align:middle line:84% Chair hears none and the rules are suspended. 00:09:46.330 --> 00:09:48.190 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:09:48.190 --> 00:09:49.600 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:09:49.600 --> 00:09:52.630 align:middle line:84% The senator from Plymouth and Barnstable, Mr. deMacedo, 00:09:52.630 --> 00:09:55.270 align:middle line:84% has presented an amendment, which the clerk will read. 00:09:55.270 --> 00:09:57.400 align:middle line:84% Mr. deMacedo moves to amend the bill 00:09:57.400 --> 00:09:59.500 align:middle line:84% by substituting a new draft, Senate number 00:09:59.500 --> 00:10:02.230 align:middle line:90% 2316 with the same title. 00:10:02.230 --> 00:10:04.130 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:10:04.130 --> 00:10:05.980 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:10:05.980 --> 00:10:06.624 align:middle line:90% Opposed no. 00:10:06.624 --> 00:10:08.540 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it and the amendment is adopted. 00:10:08.540 --> 00:10:11.380 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill as amended 00:10:11.380 --> 00:10:12.460 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:10:12.460 --> 00:10:14.420 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:10:14.420 --> 00:10:15.140 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:10:15.140 --> 00:10:15.910 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:10:15.910 --> 00:10:19.360 align:middle line:84% And the bill as amended is ordered to a third reading. 00:10:19.360 --> 00:10:20.550 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:10:20.550 --> 00:10:23.050 align:middle line:84% An act designating certain bridges in the town of Bourne 00:10:23.050 --> 00:10:25.880 align:middle line:84% as the US Army Special Forces Staff Sergeant Matthew A. 00:10:25.880 --> 00:10:28.730 align:middle line:84% Pitino Memorial Bridge is Senate number 2316. 00:10:28.730 --> 00:10:31.030 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:10:31.030 --> 00:10:33.370 align:middle line:84% The question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed. 00:10:33.370 --> 00:10:35.000 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:10:35.000 --> 00:10:36.140 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:10:36.140 --> 00:10:36.950 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:10:36.950 --> 00:10:39.300 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:10:39.300 --> 00:10:40.956 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:10:40.956 --> 00:10:43.330 align:middle line:84% The committee on rules to whom is referred the House bill 00:10:43.330 --> 00:10:45.340 align:middle line:84% relative to the Baker Hill Road district 00:10:45.340 --> 00:10:48.027 align:middle line:84% in the town of Lanesborough, House number 3760. 00:10:48.027 --> 00:10:49.902 align:middle line:84% Reports demand replacing the [INAUDIBLE] date 00:10:49.902 --> 00:10:52.900 align:middle line:84% for the next session, Mark C. Martigny for the committee. 00:10:52.900 --> 00:10:55.330 align:middle line:84% The senator from Worcester and Middlesex, Mr. Tran, 00:10:55.330 --> 00:10:57.340 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent that the rules 00:10:57.340 --> 00:11:00.310 align:middle line:84% be suspended to allow the matter to be considered forthwith. 00:11:00.310 --> 00:11:02.000 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:11:02.000 --> 00:11:03.400 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:11:03.400 --> 00:11:05.290 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:11:05.290 --> 00:11:06.250 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:11:06.250 --> 00:11:08.000 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:11:08.000 --> 00:11:08.660 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:11:08.660 --> 00:11:09.440 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:11:09.440 --> 00:11:11.410 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:11:11.410 --> 00:11:14.630 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:11:14.630 --> 00:11:17.670 align:middle line:84% An act expanding the powers of the Baker Hill Road District 00:11:17.670 --> 00:11:21.380 align:middle line:84% in the town of Lanesborough to include economic development 00:11:21.380 --> 00:11:23.641 align:middle line:84% efforts, House number 3760, its title 00:11:23.641 --> 00:11:25.140 align:middle line:84% having been changed by the Committee 00:11:25.140 --> 00:11:26.400 align:middle line:90% on Bill with third reading. 00:11:26.400 --> 00:11:27.990 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:11:27.990 --> 00:11:29.760 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 00:11:29.760 --> 00:11:30.570 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 00:11:30.570 --> 00:11:32.570 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:11:32.570 --> 00:11:33.280 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:11:33.280 --> 00:11:33.990 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:11:33.990 --> 00:11:36.270 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:11:36.270 --> 00:11:38.215 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:11:38.215 --> 00:11:40.590 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Rules to whom is referred the House bill 00:11:40.590 --> 00:11:42.780 align:middle line:84% designating a certain bridge in the city of Chelsea 00:11:42.780 --> 00:11:46.460 align:middle line:84% as the John P. Bruttaniti Memorial Bridge, House number 00:11:46.460 --> 00:11:47.767 align:middle line:90% 4072. 00:11:47.767 --> 00:11:49.642 align:middle line:84% Reports demand replacing the [INAUDIBLE] date 00:11:49.642 --> 00:11:50.517 align:middle line:90% for the next session. 00:11:50.517 --> 00:11:52.320 align:middle line:84% Mark C. Martigny for the committee. 00:11:52.320 --> 00:11:55.260 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Essex, Miss Lovely, 00:11:55.260 --> 00:11:57.000 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent that the rules 00:11:57.000 --> 00:12:00.150 align:middle line:84% be suspended to allow the matter to be considered forthwith. 00:12:00.150 --> 00:12:01.960 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:12:01.960 --> 00:12:03.292 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:12:03.292 --> 00:12:05.750 align:middle line:84% Question now comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:12:05.750 --> 00:12:07.870 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:12:07.870 --> 00:12:08.622 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:12:08.622 --> 00:12:09.330 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:12:09.330 --> 00:12:11.190 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:12:11.190 --> 00:12:12.510 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:12:12.510 --> 00:12:15.110 align:middle line:84% An act designating a certain bridge in the city of Chelsea 00:12:15.110 --> 00:12:17.910 align:middle line:84% as the John P. Bruttaniti memorial bridge, House number 00:12:17.910 --> 00:12:19.411 align:middle line:90% 4072. 00:12:19.411 --> 00:12:20.910 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:12:20.910 --> 00:12:22.660 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 00:12:22.660 --> 00:12:23.370 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 00:12:23.370 --> 00:12:25.570 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:12:25.570 --> 00:12:26.290 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:12:26.290 --> 00:12:27.130 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:12:27.130 --> 00:12:29.100 align:middle line:84% The bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:12:29.100 --> 00:12:30.145 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:12:30.145 --> 00:12:32.520 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Rules to whom is reffered the House bill 00:12:32.520 --> 00:12:35.490 align:middle line:84% designating the month of March as Massachusetts Maple month, 00:12:35.490 --> 00:12:37.284 align:middle line:84% House number 4246 reports that demand 00:12:37.284 --> 00:12:39.450 align:middle line:84% replacing the [INAUDIBLE] date for the next session. 00:12:39.450 --> 00:12:42.850 align:middle line:84% Mark C. Martigny for the committee. 00:12:42.850 --> 00:12:49.850 align:middle line:84% The senator from Worcester, Hamden, Hampshire, 00:12:49.850 --> 00:12:52.740 align:middle line:84% and Middlesex, Miss Gobi, asks unanimous consent 00:12:52.740 --> 00:12:54.810 align:middle line:84% that the rules be suspended to allow the matter 00:12:54.810 --> 00:12:56.520 align:middle line:90% to be considered forthwith. 00:12:56.520 --> 00:12:58.060 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:12:58.060 --> 00:12:58.959 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:12:58.959 --> 00:13:00.750 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:13:00.750 --> 00:13:02.670 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:13:02.670 --> 00:13:06.130 align:middle line:84% All those in-- all those in favor, say aye. 00:13:06.130 --> 00:13:07.542 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:13:07.542 --> 00:13:08.250 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:13:08.250 --> 00:13:09.900 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:13:09.900 --> 00:13:11.050 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:13:11.050 --> 00:13:12.810 align:middle line:84% An act designating the month of March 00:13:12.810 --> 00:13:16.860 align:middle line:84% as Massachusetts Maple month, House number 4246. 00:13:16.860 --> 00:13:18.570 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:13:18.570 --> 00:13:20.490 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 00:13:20.490 --> 00:13:21.540 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 00:13:21.540 --> 00:13:24.220 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:13:24.220 --> 00:13:25.032 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:13:25.032 --> 00:13:25.740 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:13:25.740 --> 00:13:28.570 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:13:28.570 --> 00:13:30.060 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:13:30.060 --> 00:13:31.685 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Ways and Means to whom 00:13:31.685 --> 00:13:34.650 align:middle line:84% is referred the House bill establishing a sick leave bank 00:13:34.650 --> 00:13:37.050 align:middle line:84% for Alissa Nelson, an employee of the Office of Victim 00:13:37.050 --> 00:13:38.820 align:middle line:90% Assistance, House number 4239. 00:13:38.820 --> 00:13:41.220 align:middle line:84% Reports to the same ought to pass. 00:13:41.220 --> 00:13:42.960 align:middle line:84% Karen E. Bilka for the committee. 00:13:42.960 --> 00:13:45.830 align:middle line:84% The senator from Bristol and Norfolk, Mr. Feenie, 00:13:45.830 --> 00:13:47.880 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent to suspend 00:13:47.880 --> 00:13:50.550 align:middle line:84% the rules to allow the matter to be considered forthwith. 00:13:50.550 --> 00:13:52.240 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:13:52.240 --> 00:13:53.370 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:13:53.370 --> 00:13:55.059 align:middle line:90% And the rules are suspended. 00:13:55.059 --> 00:13:56.850 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:13:56.850 --> 00:13:58.170 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:13:58.170 --> 00:13:59.770 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:13:59.770 --> 00:14:00.552 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:14:00.552 --> 00:14:01.260 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:14:01.260 --> 00:14:03.360 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:14:03.360 --> 00:14:04.470 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:14:04.470 --> 00:14:06.330 align:middle line:84% An act establishing a sick leave bank 00:14:06.330 --> 00:14:08.520 align:middle line:84% for Alissa Nelson, an employee of the Massachusetts 00:14:08.520 --> 00:14:10.610 align:middle line:84% Office for Victim Assistance, House number 00:14:10.610 --> 00:14:12.780 align:middle line:84% 4239 its title having been changed by the Committee 00:14:12.780 --> 00:14:14.070 align:middle line:90% on Bills in the third reading. 00:14:14.070 --> 00:14:15.675 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:14:15.675 --> 00:14:18.060 align:middle line:84% The question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed. 00:14:18.060 --> 00:14:19.750 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:14:19.750 --> 00:14:20.950 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:14:20.950 --> 00:14:21.660 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:14:21.660 --> 00:14:23.970 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:14:23.970 --> 00:14:25.350 align:middle line:90% I'm going to stop for a moment. 00:14:25.350 --> 00:14:27.930 align:middle line:84% The sick leave bank reminds me of something. 00:14:27.930 --> 00:14:30.150 align:middle line:84% I think we all want to say welcome 00:14:30.150 --> 00:14:33.650 align:middle line:84% back to our colleague, who is here on crutches, 00:14:33.650 --> 00:14:35.790 align:middle line:90% but he is here, one week later. 00:14:35.790 --> 00:14:37.900 align:middle line:84% And welcome back Senator Montigni. 00:14:37.900 --> 00:14:46.740 align:middle line:90% 00:14:46.740 --> 00:14:48.100 align:middle line:90% We're glad to have you back. 00:14:48.100 --> 00:14:49.296 align:middle line:90% It's good to be back. 00:14:49.296 --> 00:14:51.761 align:middle line:84% And I'll never put aside [INAUDIBLE].. 00:14:51.761 --> 00:14:55.705 align:middle line:90% 00:14:55.705 --> 00:14:56.700 align:middle line:90% Until next week. 00:14:56.700 --> 00:15:01.124 align:middle line:90% Until-- report of a committee. 00:15:01.124 --> 00:15:03.540 align:middle line:84% The Committees on Rules, two branches acting concurrently, 00:15:03.540 --> 00:15:05.775 align:middle line:84% to whom is referred the Senate petition of Cindy F. 00:15:05.775 --> 00:15:09.130 align:middle line:84% Friedman, Patricia D. Jalen, Paul R. Feenie, Joan A. 00:15:09.130 --> 00:15:11.470 align:middle line:84% Belovely and other members of the Senate 00:15:11.470 --> 00:15:14.500 align:middle line:84% for legislation to ensure greater transparency 00:15:14.500 --> 00:15:15.944 align:middle line:84% at the group insurance commission. 00:15:15.944 --> 00:15:17.360 align:middle line:84% Reports recommend that [INAUDIBLE] 00:15:17.360 --> 00:15:18.860 align:middle line:84% be suspended with reference thereto. 00:15:18.860 --> 00:15:20.470 align:middle line:84% Mark C. Martigny for the committee. 00:15:20.470 --> 00:15:23.950 align:middle line:84% The senator for first Middlesex and Norfolk, Miss Cream, 00:15:23.950 --> 00:15:26.500 align:middle line:84% moves that Senate rule 36 be suspended, 00:15:26.500 --> 00:15:28.990 align:middle line:84% so the matter may be taken up forthwith. 00:15:28.990 --> 00:15:30.990 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:15:30.990 --> 00:15:31.930 align:middle line:90% Opposed no. 00:15:31.930 --> 00:15:32.710 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:15:32.710 --> 00:15:34.360 align:middle line:90% And the rule is suspended. 00:15:34.360 --> 00:15:37.720 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. 00:15:37.720 --> 00:15:39.470 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:15:39.470 --> 00:15:40.702 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:15:40.702 --> 00:15:41.410 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:15:41.410 --> 00:15:42.794 align:middle line:90% And the rules are suspended. 00:15:42.794 --> 00:15:44.710 align:middle line:84% The petition will be referred to the Committee 00:15:44.710 --> 00:15:45.730 align:middle line:90% on Public Service. 00:15:45.730 --> 00:15:47.620 align:middle line:90% Paper from the House. 00:15:47.620 --> 00:15:50.530 align:middle line:84% The House Order relative to extending until Thursday, March 00:15:50.530 --> 00:15:53.290 align:middle line:84% 15, 2018, the time within which the Committee 00:15:53.290 --> 00:15:55.540 align:middle line:84% on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy 00:15:55.540 --> 00:15:57.700 align:middle line:84% is authorized to report on current House documents, 00:15:57.700 --> 00:15:59.616 align:middle line:84% comes from the House with the endorsement that 00:15:59.616 --> 00:16:01.570 align:middle line:84% has been approved by the Committee 00:16:01.570 --> 00:16:03.865 align:middle line:84% on Rules of Two Branches acting concurrently 00:16:03.865 --> 00:16:06.530 align:middle line:84% and adopted in the House, House number 4251. 00:16:06.530 --> 00:16:09.330 align:middle line:84% The senator from Norfolk and Plymouth, Mr. Keenan, 00:16:09.330 --> 00:16:11.020 align:middle line:84% moves that the rules be suspended. 00:16:11.020 --> 00:16:12.470 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:16:12.470 --> 00:16:15.130 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:16:15.130 --> 00:16:18.026 align:middle line:84% The Senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:16:18.026 --> 00:16:19.150 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:16:19.150 --> 00:16:21.520 align:middle line:84% This extension order comes to us from the Committee 00:16:21.520 --> 00:16:24.230 align:middle line:84% on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy. 00:16:24.230 --> 00:16:27.020 align:middle line:84% I know the Chair of that committee is not present, 00:16:27.020 --> 00:16:28.030 align:middle line:90% Madam President. 00:16:28.030 --> 00:16:30.640 align:middle line:84% So I'm hoping that we can get an explanation 00:16:30.640 --> 00:16:34.180 align:middle line:84% from the clerk of the number of bills 00:16:34.180 --> 00:16:36.580 align:middle line:84% that is in this extension order request, 00:16:36.580 --> 00:16:37.900 align:middle line:90% and the time which being-- 00:16:37.900 --> 00:16:41.670 align:middle line:84% which is being requested, Madam President. 00:16:41.670 --> 00:16:43.280 align:middle line:90% Clerk? 00:16:43.280 --> 00:16:47.470 align:middle line:84% There are three bills that are requested for the extension, 00:16:47.470 --> 00:16:52.711 align:middle line:84% House documents numbered 4149, 4151, and 4222. 00:16:52.711 --> 00:16:58.095 align:middle line:84% And they should be granted until Thursday, March 15, 2018. 00:16:58.095 --> 00:17:04.030 align:middle line:84% The Senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:17:04.030 --> 00:17:05.899 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:17:05.899 --> 00:17:09.230 align:middle line:84% Madame President, I'm sure if my good friend were here, 00:17:09.230 --> 00:17:11.470 align:middle line:84% he would inform us that these bills center largely 00:17:11.470 --> 00:17:14.230 align:middle line:84% around the issue of internet neutrality, which 00:17:14.230 --> 00:17:16.960 align:middle line:84% is a subject that the committee has been working very hard on, 00:17:16.960 --> 00:17:22.000 align:middle line:84% as has the special committee, which you appointed of which I 00:17:22.000 --> 00:17:24.640 align:middle line:84% am the Vice Chair, to examine these issues. 00:17:24.640 --> 00:17:27.520 align:middle line:84% And given all of the activity that is taking place 00:17:27.520 --> 00:17:32.410 align:middle line:84% surrounding this subject matter, this very judicious extension 00:17:32.410 --> 00:17:34.430 align:middle line:90% order is completely warranted. 00:17:34.430 --> 00:17:35.830 align:middle line:90% And I hope it is adopted. 00:17:35.830 --> 00:17:37.540 align:middle line:84% And Madam President, I think I have now 00:17:37.540 --> 00:17:39.340 align:middle line:84% been in the unenviable position of not 00:17:39.340 --> 00:17:42.580 align:middle line:84% only asking the question, but answering my own question. 00:17:42.580 --> 00:17:44.560 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:17:44.560 --> 00:17:46.700 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the order. 00:17:46.700 --> 00:17:48.300 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:17:48.300 --> 00:17:49.010 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:17:49.010 --> 00:17:50.050 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:17:50.050 --> 00:17:53.040 align:middle line:84% And the order is adopted in concurrence. 00:17:53.040 --> 00:17:56.160 align:middle line:90% 00:17:56.160 --> 00:17:58.299 align:middle line:90% Papers from the House. 00:17:58.299 --> 00:18:00.090 align:middle line:84% Several House petitions come from the House 00:18:00.090 --> 00:18:01.270 align:middle line:84% for the endorsement that [INAUDIBLE] 00:18:01.270 --> 00:18:02.910 align:middle line:84% 12 has been suspended with reference 00:18:02.910 --> 00:18:04.800 align:middle line:84% thereto in each instance, and they've been referred 00:18:04.800 --> 00:18:06.000 align:middle line:90% to their various committees. 00:18:06.000 --> 00:18:08.400 align:middle line:84% Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. 00:18:08.400 --> 00:18:09.880 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:18:09.880 --> 00:18:10.980 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:18:10.980 --> 00:18:11.700 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:18:11.700 --> 00:18:13.200 align:middle line:90% And the rule is suspended. 00:18:13.200 --> 00:18:16.846 align:middle line:84% The petitions will severally be referred to various committees. 00:18:16.846 --> 00:18:25.290 align:middle line:90% 00:18:25.290 --> 00:18:28.600 align:middle line:84% An act relative to the charter of the-- 00:18:28.600 --> 00:18:31.840 align:middle line:84% several matters come before the Senate for their final passage. 00:18:31.840 --> 00:18:35.050 align:middle line:84% An act relative to the Charter of the town of Wareham, 00:18:35.050 --> 00:18:38.290 align:middle line:84% an act relative to a Wareham Redevelopment Authority, 00:18:38.290 --> 00:18:43.150 align:middle line:84% an act amending the charter of the town of Bourne, 00:18:43.150 --> 00:18:45.070 align:middle line:84% an act establishing a revolving fund 00:18:45.070 --> 00:18:48.400 align:middle line:90% in the town of Westborough. 00:18:48.400 --> 00:18:50.990 align:middle line:84% The question comes on passing the bills to be enacted. 00:18:50.990 --> 00:18:52.910 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:18:52.910 --> 00:18:53.782 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:18:53.782 --> 00:18:54.490 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:18:54.490 --> 00:18:56.640 align:middle line:84% And the bills are passed to be enacted. 00:18:56.640 --> 00:18:58.660 align:middle line:84% And the bills will be signed by President 00:18:58.660 --> 00:19:03.120 align:middle line:84% and laid before the governor for his approbation. 00:19:03.120 --> 00:19:03.770 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:19:03.770 --> 00:19:15.690 align:middle line:90% 00:19:15.690 --> 00:19:17.090 align:middle line:90% Senate will be in session. 00:19:17.090 --> 00:19:18.590 align:middle line:84% Is there any objection to proceeding 00:19:18.590 --> 00:19:20.070 align:middle line:90% with the orders of the day? 00:19:20.070 --> 00:19:22.160 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 00:19:22.160 --> 00:19:26.420 align:middle line:84% On page one, the first item is calendar item 142, 00:19:26.420 --> 00:19:30.422 align:middle line:90% Senate number 2241. 00:19:30.422 --> 00:19:32.880 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:19:32.880 --> 00:19:34.620 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:19:34.620 --> 00:19:35.502 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:19:35.502 --> 00:19:36.210 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:19:36.210 --> 00:19:39.710 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:19:39.710 --> 00:19:42.330 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:19:42.330 --> 00:19:48.440 align:middle line:84% The next item is calendar item 143, Senate number 178. 00:19:48.440 --> 00:19:49.680 align:middle line:90% Chair hears pass. 00:19:49.680 --> 00:19:51.281 align:middle line:90% On page one, the first item-- 00:19:51.281 --> 00:19:51.780 align:middle line:90% no. 00:19:51.780 --> 00:19:54.510 align:middle line:90% Excuse me. 00:19:54.510 --> 00:20:03.610 align:middle line:84% The next item is calendar item 144, Senate number 679. 00:20:03.610 --> 00:20:04.305 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:20:04.305 --> 00:20:05.180 align:middle line:90% The chair hears pass. 00:20:05.180 --> 00:20:08.480 align:middle line:90% 00:20:08.480 --> 00:20:12.640 align:middle line:84% Page two of the next item is calendar item 145, Senate-- 00:20:12.640 --> 00:20:14.780 align:middle line:90% the chair hears pass. 00:20:14.780 --> 00:20:18.725 align:middle line:84% The next item is calendar item 146, Senate number 1314. 00:20:18.725 --> 00:20:19.550 align:middle line:90% Pass. 00:20:19.550 --> 00:20:20.780 align:middle line:90% The chair hears pass. 00:20:20.780 --> 00:20:26.540 align:middle line:84% The next item is calendar item 147, Senate number 136. 00:20:26.540 --> 00:20:27.560 align:middle line:90% The chair hears pass. 00:20:27.560 --> 00:20:30.420 align:middle line:90% 00:20:30.420 --> 00:20:31.000 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:20:31.000 --> 00:20:41.217 align:middle line:90% 00:20:41.217 --> 00:20:42.300 align:middle line:90% Senate will be in session. 00:20:42.300 --> 00:20:45.240 align:middle line:84% Returning to the items previously passed. 00:20:45.240 --> 00:20:48.600 align:middle line:84% Passed over on page one the first item passed over 00:20:48.600 --> 00:20:52.920 align:middle line:84% is calendar item 143, Senate number 178. 00:20:52.920 --> 00:20:54.960 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:20:54.960 --> 00:20:57.580 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:20:57.580 --> 00:20:59.050 align:middle line:84% Several amendments have been filed, 00:20:59.050 --> 00:21:01.710 align:middle line:84% which will be considered at this time. 00:21:01.710 --> 00:21:02.335 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:21:02.335 --> 00:21:14.037 align:middle line:90% 00:21:14.037 --> 00:21:15.120 align:middle line:90% Senate will be in session. 00:21:15.120 --> 00:21:16.620 align:middle line:84% If there's no objection, this matter 00:21:16.620 --> 00:21:19.010 align:middle line:84% will be laid to the end of the calendar. 00:21:19.010 --> 00:21:20.758 align:middle line:90% We are now where? 00:21:20.758 --> 00:21:37.357 align:middle line:90% 00:21:37.357 --> 00:21:38.440 align:middle line:90% Senate will be in session. 00:21:38.440 --> 00:21:44.360 align:middle line:84% The next item is calendar item 144, Senate number 679. 00:21:44.360 --> 00:21:44.860 align:middle line:90% No? 00:21:44.860 --> 00:22:24.570 align:middle line:90% 00:22:24.570 --> 00:22:26.960 align:middle line:90% Senator will be in session. 00:22:26.960 --> 00:22:28.640 align:middle line:90% To try to delay-- 00:22:28.640 --> 00:22:31.760 align:middle line:84% defer any confusion, the next item 00:22:31.760 --> 00:22:36.920 align:middle line:84% is calendar item 144, Senate number 679. 00:22:36.920 --> 00:22:39.080 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:22:39.080 --> 00:22:41.030 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:22:41.030 --> 00:22:44.330 align:middle line:84% Coming first on an amendment as recommended by the Committee 00:22:44.330 --> 00:22:45.500 align:middle line:90% on Ways and Means. 00:22:45.500 --> 00:22:47.740 align:middle line:84% This is U Mass building insurance. 00:22:47.740 --> 00:22:51.610 align:middle line:90% 00:22:51.610 --> 00:22:56.470 align:middle line:84% There are several amendments and the Senator from First Essex 00:22:56.470 --> 00:22:57.602 align:middle line:90% and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:22:57.602 --> 00:22:59.560 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madame President and to the members. 00:22:59.560 --> 00:23:02.200 align:middle line:84% Madam President, this bill, as I understand it, 00:23:02.200 --> 00:23:05.230 align:middle line:84% is Senate bill 679, which has to do 00:23:05.230 --> 00:23:07.120 align:middle line:84% with the University of Massachusetts 00:23:07.120 --> 00:23:08.710 align:middle line:90% and insuring buildings. 00:23:08.710 --> 00:23:12.250 align:middle line:84% And we have approaching majority microphone, one 00:23:12.250 --> 00:23:14.700 align:middle line:84% of the champions of the University of Massachusetts 00:23:14.700 --> 00:23:17.242 align:middle line:84% in this chamber, the gentlelady from Lowell. 00:23:17.242 --> 00:23:18.700 align:middle line:84% And I'm hoping that she can give us 00:23:18.700 --> 00:23:22.840 align:middle line:84% an explanation, Madam President, of the substance 00:23:22.840 --> 00:23:25.630 align:middle line:84% of this particular measure before the Senate moves it 00:23:25.630 --> 00:23:26.785 align:middle line:90% to further consideration. 00:23:26.785 --> 00:23:27.910 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:23:27.910 --> 00:23:30.250 align:middle line:90% First Middlesex Miss Donahue. 00:23:30.250 --> 00:23:30.790 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:23:30.790 --> 00:23:34.070 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame. 00:23:34.070 --> 00:23:36.650 align:middle line:84% Members, I rise to speak in favor 00:23:36.650 --> 00:23:40.250 align:middle line:84% of this bill, an act relative to the University of Massachusetts 00:23:40.250 --> 00:23:41.900 align:middle line:90% ability to insure buildings. 00:23:41.900 --> 00:23:45.260 align:middle line:84% I want to thank the Joint Committee on Higher Education 00:23:45.260 --> 00:23:47.960 align:middle line:84% and the Senate Ways and Means Committee 00:23:47.960 --> 00:23:51.230 align:middle line:84% for supporting and improving this bill. 00:23:51.230 --> 00:23:53.360 align:middle line:84% In essence, Madam President, this bill 00:23:53.360 --> 00:23:56.030 align:middle line:84% will allow U Mass to insure property 00:23:56.030 --> 00:23:57.920 align:middle line:90% owned by the Commonwealth. 00:23:57.920 --> 00:24:02.240 align:middle line:84% University buildings are owned by the Commonwealth via D Cam, 00:24:02.240 --> 00:24:04.760 align:middle line:84% or the U Mass building authority. 00:24:04.760 --> 00:24:09.200 align:middle line:84% The former, D Cam, generally owns the academic buildings, 00:24:09.200 --> 00:24:11.450 align:middle line:84% while the U Mass Building Authority owns 00:24:11.450 --> 00:24:15.890 align:middle line:84% non-academic buildings, such as dorms or garages. 00:24:15.890 --> 00:24:18.470 align:middle line:84% Currently, Massachusetts general law 00:24:18.470 --> 00:24:21.650 align:middle line:84% limits the university's ability to insure buildings owned 00:24:21.650 --> 00:24:25.070 align:middle line:84% by the Commonwealth, specifically chapter 29 section 00:24:25.070 --> 00:24:27.950 align:middle line:84% 30 provides, "No officer or board 00:24:27.950 --> 00:24:30.740 align:middle line:84% shall insure any property of the Commonwealth 00:24:30.740 --> 00:24:33.360 align:middle line:84% without a special authority of law." 00:24:33.360 --> 00:24:36.890 align:middle line:84% And chapter 75 section 9 reads, "The trustees 00:24:36.890 --> 00:24:39.920 align:middle line:84% may insure the memorial building and its contents 00:24:39.920 --> 00:24:41.180 align:middle line:90% in such amount." 00:24:41.180 --> 00:24:43.550 align:middle line:84% The inability to insure facilities 00:24:43.550 --> 00:24:46.640 align:middle line:84% burdens U Mass with significant costs 00:24:46.640 --> 00:24:50.310 align:middle line:84% when buildings are damaged by accident or natural disaster. 00:24:50.310 --> 00:24:53.750 align:middle line:84% And I want to give the example of this when this actually 00:24:53.750 --> 00:24:56.330 align:middle line:90% happened at U Mass Lowell. 00:24:56.330 --> 00:24:58.700 align:middle line:84% At U Mass Lowell, there was a fire 00:24:58.700 --> 00:25:01.940 align:middle line:84% that damaged Perry Hall, an engineering building. 00:25:01.940 --> 00:25:05.540 align:middle line:84% This fire took place in 2012, rendering 00:25:05.540 --> 00:25:09.530 align:middle line:84% that floor completely unusable and the rest of the building. 00:25:09.530 --> 00:25:11.000 align:middle line:84% This was an engineering building, 00:25:11.000 --> 00:25:14.450 align:middle line:84% which is a critical, critical major at U Mass Lowell. 00:25:14.450 --> 00:25:16.250 align:middle line:84% The age and condition of the building, 00:25:16.250 --> 00:25:19.410 align:middle line:84% coupled with the fire damage, made it obsolete. 00:25:19.410 --> 00:25:23.570 align:middle line:84% And it was a devastating blow to the engineering community. 00:25:23.570 --> 00:25:25.580 align:middle line:84% Now, had U Mass insured the building, 00:25:25.580 --> 00:25:27.260 align:middle line:84% then the insurance proceeds certainly 00:25:27.260 --> 00:25:30.140 align:middle line:84% would have been received and the repairs 00:25:30.140 --> 00:25:31.610 align:middle line:90% could have been underway. 00:25:31.610 --> 00:25:35.450 align:middle line:84% U Mass is just now getting underway with a $50 million 00:25:35.450 --> 00:25:38.720 align:middle line:84% restoration and repair, with no insurance proceeds 00:25:38.720 --> 00:25:40.600 align:middle line:84% and lost all these years in the interim. 00:25:40.600 --> 00:25:44.180 align:middle line:84% So we trust our State University with improving young minds. 00:25:44.180 --> 00:25:46.880 align:middle line:84% And we should trust our University of Massachusetts 00:25:46.880 --> 00:25:49.040 align:middle line:90% to purchase its own insurance. 00:25:49.040 --> 00:25:51.110 align:middle line:84% This bill will give U Mass greater control 00:25:51.110 --> 00:25:55.340 align:middle line:84% over its own fiscal destiny so that it can make timely capital 00:25:55.340 --> 00:25:58.700 align:middle line:84% improvements and reinvestments in the interest of advancing 00:25:58.700 --> 00:26:01.970 align:middle line:90% its primary educational mission. 00:26:01.970 --> 00:26:05.676 align:middle line:84% I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense bill. 00:26:05.676 --> 00:26:06.800 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:26:06.800 --> 00:26:07.322 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:26:07.322 --> 00:26:08.780 align:middle line:84% Several amendments have been filed, 00:26:08.780 --> 00:26:11.630 align:middle line:84% which will be considered at this time. 00:26:11.630 --> 00:26:16.340 align:middle line:84% The first amendment is sponsored by Senator 00:26:16.340 --> 00:26:20.110 align:middle line:84% from Worcester, Mr. Moore, the title 00:26:20.110 --> 00:26:21.980 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:26:21.980 --> 00:26:24.140 align:middle line:84% Amendment number one by Mr. Moore, University 00:26:24.140 --> 00:26:26.834 align:middle line:84% of Massachusetts Police Retirement. 00:26:26.834 --> 00:26:30.380 align:middle line:84% The Senator from Worcester, Mr. Moore. 00:26:30.380 --> 00:26:32.589 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 00:26:32.589 --> 00:26:34.880 align:middle line:84% This amendment really has to do with the Commonwealth's 00:26:34.880 --> 00:26:37.960 align:middle line:84% fiscal and moral obligation to taxpayers and state employees 00:26:37.960 --> 00:26:41.270 align:middle line:84% alike, that retirement packages accurately 00:26:41.270 --> 00:26:45.950 align:middle line:84% reflect the responsibility of every position. 00:26:45.950 --> 00:26:48.200 align:middle line:84% Unfortunately, there are times where our statutes have 00:26:48.200 --> 00:26:50.900 align:middle line:84% failed to accurately reflect the changing 00:26:50.900 --> 00:26:52.880 align:middle line:90% nature of some positions. 00:26:52.880 --> 00:26:55.300 align:middle line:84% We must be willing to rectify these lapses 00:26:55.300 --> 00:26:57.890 align:middle line:84% and align the employee benefits with the intent of the law 00:26:57.890 --> 00:26:59.960 align:middle line:90% and their responsibilities. 00:26:59.960 --> 00:27:01.639 align:middle line:84% One example of this misclassification 00:27:01.639 --> 00:27:03.680 align:middle line:84% is the offices of the University of Massachusetts 00:27:03.680 --> 00:27:04.940 align:middle line:90% police department. 00:27:04.940 --> 00:27:07.700 align:middle line:84% These officers are expected to perform police functions 00:27:07.700 --> 00:27:11.660 align:middle line:84% at the same level as municipal police across the Commonwealth. 00:27:11.660 --> 00:27:15.110 align:middle line:84% Matter of fact, they actually have many mutual aid agreements 00:27:15.110 --> 00:27:17.960 align:middle line:84% that they actually patrol some of the smaller towns, who 00:27:17.960 --> 00:27:20.600 align:middle line:84% lack the staffing, police staffing, 00:27:20.600 --> 00:27:23.510 align:middle line:84% to adequately patrol those areas. 00:27:23.510 --> 00:27:26.130 align:middle line:84% They receive the same training, wield the same powers, 00:27:26.130 --> 00:27:27.950 align:middle line:84% rights, responsibilities, yet are 00:27:27.950 --> 00:27:30.770 align:middle line:84% entitled to a fraction of the retirement benefits. 00:27:30.770 --> 00:27:34.370 align:middle line:84% This obviously is an inequity that 00:27:34.370 --> 00:27:37.010 align:middle line:84% has lasting detrimental effects on the university's police 00:27:37.010 --> 00:27:42.380 align:middle line:84% force, which experiences a uniquely high rate of turnover. 00:27:42.380 --> 00:27:46.820 align:middle line:84% Since 2007, 96 officers who have been hired and trained 00:27:46.820 --> 00:27:49.850 align:middle line:84% have left U Mass for other group four positions. 00:27:49.850 --> 00:27:51.950 align:middle line:84% The cost of replacing these 96 offices 00:27:51.950 --> 00:27:55.430 align:middle line:84% include the training fees to the municipal police training 00:27:55.430 --> 00:27:58.520 align:middle line:84% center, uniforms, equipment, and the field training 00:27:58.520 --> 00:28:02.540 align:middle line:84% amounting to a cost of $7.2 million. 00:28:02.540 --> 00:28:07.850 align:middle line:84% That's a saving of $7.2 million that we could allow 00:28:07.850 --> 00:28:10.280 align:middle line:90% U Mass to spend in other areas. 00:28:10.280 --> 00:28:13.040 align:middle line:84% The lack of continuality and the inability 00:28:13.040 --> 00:28:15.560 align:middle line:84% to retain talented and dedicated officers 00:28:15.560 --> 00:28:17.930 align:middle line:84% is especially harmful in the unique scenarios 00:28:17.930 --> 00:28:20.570 align:middle line:84% that compromise campus policing today. 00:28:20.570 --> 00:28:22.400 align:middle line:84% Not to bring up tragedies, but we 00:28:22.400 --> 00:28:25.820 align:middle line:84% have seen some horrific events take place 00:28:25.820 --> 00:28:29.150 align:middle line:84% across the country at our state universities and colleges 00:28:29.150 --> 00:28:31.070 align:middle line:90% over the last several years. 00:28:31.070 --> 00:28:33.194 align:middle line:84% This language would bring the statute into line 00:28:33.194 --> 00:28:34.610 align:middle line:84% with the intent of retirement laws 00:28:34.610 --> 00:28:37.040 align:middle line:84% and improve the ability of the University of Massachusetts 00:28:37.040 --> 00:28:41.480 align:middle line:84% police to keep students and the communities safe. 00:28:41.480 --> 00:28:43.520 align:middle line:84% I realize the intent of this legislation 00:28:43.520 --> 00:28:47.360 align:middle line:84% is out of scope of what we are discussing here today 00:28:47.360 --> 00:28:48.500 align:middle line:90% for the legislation. 00:28:48.500 --> 00:28:51.470 align:middle line:84% I just wanted to stress the importance of this 00:28:51.470 --> 00:28:53.810 align:middle line:84% and even though it is an important issue, 00:28:53.810 --> 00:28:56.928 align:middle line:84% I'm going to ask that this amendment please be withdrawn. 00:28:56.928 --> 00:29:00.180 align:middle line:90% 00:29:00.180 --> 00:29:02.820 align:middle line:84% The senator has asked the amendment be withdrawn. 00:29:02.820 --> 00:29:05.410 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:29:05.410 --> 00:29:07.000 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:29:07.000 --> 00:29:08.160 align:middle line:90% The nos have it. 00:29:08.160 --> 00:29:09.616 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:29:09.616 --> 00:29:11.580 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is withdrawn. 00:29:11.580 --> 00:29:13.410 align:middle line:90% I'm sorry. 00:29:13.410 --> 00:29:16.980 align:middle line:84% Amendment number two offered by the gentlelady from Middlesex 00:29:16.980 --> 00:29:19.650 align:middle line:84% and Norfolk, Miss Spilka, the title 00:29:19.650 --> 00:29:21.130 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:29:21.130 --> 00:29:23.880 align:middle line:84% Amendment number two by Miss Spilka, corrective amendment. 00:29:23.880 --> 00:29:25.920 align:middle line:90% Senator Tarr. 00:29:25.920 --> 00:29:30.227 align:middle line:84% The senator from the First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:29:30.227 --> 00:29:31.729 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 00:29:31.729 --> 00:29:33.270 align:middle line:84% Move the Senate be in a brief recess. 00:29:33.270 --> 00:29:37.960 align:middle line:90% 00:29:37.960 --> 00:29:39.490 align:middle line:90% Senate be in a brief recess. 00:29:39.490 --> 00:29:51.250 align:middle line:90% 00:29:51.250 --> 00:29:53.330 align:middle line:90% Senate shall be in session. 00:29:53.330 --> 00:29:58.874 align:middle line:84% The gentlelady from Middlesex and Norfolk, Miss Spilka. 00:29:58.874 --> 00:30:01.880 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:30:01.880 --> 00:30:04.550 align:middle line:84% Thank you to the minority leader for asking 00:30:04.550 --> 00:30:07.160 align:middle line:90% about this corrective amendment. 00:30:07.160 --> 00:30:10.070 align:middle line:84% This amendment makes a small technical edit 00:30:10.070 --> 00:30:14.740 align:middle line:84% to the bill to clarify the type of buildings and the contents 00:30:14.740 --> 00:30:19.700 align:middle line:84% that are in the buildings that U Mass is able to insure. 00:30:19.700 --> 00:30:23.360 align:middle line:84% The amendment actually clarifies so that as long 00:30:23.360 --> 00:30:27.530 align:middle line:84% as U Mass can establish an insurable interest, which 00:30:27.530 --> 00:30:31.880 align:middle line:84% is a legal term, then U Mass is able to insure 00:30:31.880 --> 00:30:35.960 align:middle line:84% the building and its contents that are inside. 00:30:35.960 --> 00:30:38.300 align:middle line:84% As I mentioned, insurable interest 00:30:38.300 --> 00:30:43.850 align:middle line:84% is a legal term that serves as a basis for an insurance policy. 00:30:43.850 --> 00:30:46.850 align:middle line:84% That's what the insurance companies issue their policies 00:30:46.850 --> 00:30:48.200 align:middle line:90% based on. 00:30:48.200 --> 00:30:50.960 align:middle line:84% And without an insurable interest, 00:30:50.960 --> 00:30:54.930 align:middle line:84% the insurance policy is just simply not valid. 00:30:54.930 --> 00:30:57.830 align:middle line:84% So by using the insurable interest 00:30:57.830 --> 00:31:02.450 align:middle line:84% as the basis for the type of buildings U Mass can insure, 00:31:02.450 --> 00:31:06.200 align:middle line:84% it will prevent unintended consequences 00:31:06.200 --> 00:31:09.800 align:middle line:84% and ensure that there is no conflict of rights 00:31:09.800 --> 00:31:14.060 align:middle line:84% to insure the buildings on which another entity may 00:31:14.060 --> 00:31:15.930 align:middle line:90% hold the insurable interest. 00:31:15.930 --> 00:31:19.550 align:middle line:84% So in that, I ask that this amendment is passed 00:31:19.550 --> 00:31:21.050 align:middle line:90% and we vote yes. 00:31:21.050 --> 00:31:23.600 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:31:23.600 --> 00:31:25.980 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:31:25.980 --> 00:31:28.110 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:31:28.110 --> 00:31:29.460 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:31:29.460 --> 00:31:30.590 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:31:30.590 --> 00:31:32.720 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:31:32.720 --> 00:31:35.120 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the Ways and Means 00:31:35.120 --> 00:31:35.640 align:middle line:90% amendment. 00:31:35.640 --> 00:31:38.282 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye Opposed, no. 00:31:38.282 --> 00:31:38.990 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:31:38.990 --> 00:31:41.197 align:middle line:84% And the Ways and Means amendment is adopted. 00:31:41.197 --> 00:31:42.151 align:middle line:90% Page two. 00:31:42.151 --> 00:31:45.490 align:middle line:90% I'm sorry. 00:31:45.490 --> 00:31:47.710 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:31:47.710 --> 00:31:49.660 align:middle line:90% to a third reading as amended. 00:31:49.660 --> 00:31:51.500 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:31:51.500 --> 00:31:52.612 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:31:52.612 --> 00:31:53.320 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:31:53.320 --> 00:31:55.150 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:31:55.150 --> 00:31:56.790 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:31:56.790 --> 00:31:58.660 align:middle line:84% An act relative to the University 00:31:58.660 --> 00:32:01.080 align:middle line:84% of Massachusetts's ability to insure buildings, 00:32:01.080 --> 00:32:03.550 align:middle line:90% Senate number 2308 amended. 00:32:03.550 --> 00:32:04.980 align:middle line:90% Bill has been read a third time. 00:32:04.980 --> 00:32:06.730 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 00:32:06.730 --> 00:32:08.170 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 00:32:08.170 --> 00:32:10.460 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:32:10.460 --> 00:32:11.270 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:32:11.270 --> 00:32:11.980 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:32:11.980 --> 00:32:13.810 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:32:13.810 --> 00:32:16.810 align:middle line:90% 00:32:16.810 --> 00:32:18.960 align:middle line:84% The next item passed over is calendar item 00:32:18.960 --> 00:32:21.550 align:middle line:90% 145, Senate number 704. 00:32:21.550 --> 00:32:23.860 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:32:23.860 --> 00:32:25.380 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:32:25.380 --> 00:32:29.170 align:middle line:84% Coming first on an amendment as recommended by the Committee 00:32:29.170 --> 00:32:30.310 align:middle line:90% on Ways and Means. 00:32:30.310 --> 00:32:37.485 align:middle line:90% 00:32:37.485 --> 00:32:40.806 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:32:40.806 --> 00:32:43.180 align:middle line:84% Why thank you, Madame President and three of the members. 00:32:43.180 --> 00:32:44.680 align:middle line:84% Madame President, I'm hoping that we 00:32:44.680 --> 00:32:48.310 align:middle line:84% can get a brief explanation of this particular bill, which 00:32:48.310 --> 00:32:52.030 align:middle line:84% deals with the protection of student information 00:32:52.030 --> 00:32:54.730 align:middle line:84% and also references a federal law 00:32:54.730 --> 00:32:56.330 align:middle line:90% relative to that same subject. 00:32:56.330 --> 00:32:58.750 align:middle line:84% So I'm hoping that we can get an explanation of the bill 00:32:58.750 --> 00:33:01.448 align:middle line:84% before we move it to further consideration. 00:33:01.448 --> 00:33:04.994 align:middle line:90% 00:33:04.994 --> 00:33:05.535 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:33:05.535 --> 00:33:16.299 align:middle line:90% 00:33:16.299 --> 00:33:17.630 align:middle line:90% We'll be in session. 00:33:17.630 --> 00:33:20.640 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the senator from Second Worcester, 00:33:20.640 --> 00:33:21.350 align:middle line:90% Mr. Moore. 00:33:21.350 --> 00:33:26.070 align:middle line:90% 00:33:26.070 --> 00:33:27.440 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 00:33:27.440 --> 00:33:29.660 align:middle line:84% This legislation, an act protecting public higher 00:33:29.660 --> 00:33:31.880 align:middle line:90% education student information. 00:33:31.880 --> 00:33:33.650 align:middle line:84% This legislation works to protect 00:33:33.650 --> 00:33:37.370 align:middle line:84% the personal information of approximately 300,000 students 00:33:37.370 --> 00:33:41.110 align:middle line:84% enrolled at our 29 public higher education campuses. 00:33:41.110 --> 00:33:45.080 align:middle line:84% Our public colleges and universities and their campuses 00:33:45.080 --> 00:33:48.920 align:middle line:84% are consistently inundated with public records requests 00:33:48.920 --> 00:33:51.560 align:middle line:84% for personal information about their students. 00:33:51.560 --> 00:33:55.910 align:middle line:84% These requests seek information such as, students names, homes, 00:33:55.910 --> 00:33:58.850 align:middle line:84% and school addresses, their dates of birth, telephone 00:33:58.850 --> 00:34:02.720 align:middle line:84% and cell phone numbers, email addresses, areas of study, 00:34:02.720 --> 00:34:06.680 align:middle line:84% graduation dates, parents' names, parents addresses. 00:34:06.680 --> 00:34:08.960 align:middle line:84% Our campuses are compelled to provide this information 00:34:08.960 --> 00:34:13.699 align:middle line:84% as it has been designated as a public record for the purposes 00:34:13.699 --> 00:34:17.929 align:middle line:84% of complying with the students-- the state's public record laws. 00:34:17.929 --> 00:34:20.750 align:middle line:84% Campus directory information is student information 00:34:20.750 --> 00:34:22.969 align:middle line:84% provided to the campus community in an effort 00:34:22.969 --> 00:34:24.800 align:middle line:84% to promote and enhance the college 00:34:24.800 --> 00:34:26.750 align:middle line:90% experience of our students. 00:34:26.750 --> 00:34:29.090 align:middle line:84% This legislation would protect this student information 00:34:29.090 --> 00:34:31.850 align:middle line:84% by amending Chapter 66 of the General Laws 00:34:31.850 --> 00:34:35.300 align:middle line:84% by exempting student directory information from public records 00:34:35.300 --> 00:34:36.170 align:middle line:90% requests. 00:34:36.170 --> 00:34:39.620 align:middle line:84% I ask for your support in the passage of this legislation. 00:34:39.620 --> 00:34:41.550 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:34:41.550 --> 00:34:42.960 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:34:42.960 --> 00:34:43.562 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:34:43.562 --> 00:34:44.270 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:34:44.270 --> 00:34:45.860 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is adopted. 00:34:45.860 --> 00:34:47.260 align:middle line:90% Question now comes on adoption. 00:34:47.260 --> 00:34:55.199 align:middle line:90% 00:34:55.199 --> 00:34:57.380 align:middle line:84% The senator from Norfolk and Plymouth, Mr. Keenan, 00:34:57.380 --> 00:35:00.040 align:middle line:84% has offered an amendment title, which the clerk will read. 00:35:00.040 --> 00:35:05.920 align:middle line:90% 00:35:05.920 --> 00:35:08.720 align:middle line:84% Mr. Keenan moves to amend the bill by one amendment 00:35:08.720 --> 00:35:10.135 align:middle line:90% municipally owned colleges. 00:35:10.135 --> 00:35:13.104 align:middle line:90% 00:35:13.104 --> 00:35:18.670 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:35:18.670 --> 00:35:20.980 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madame President, three of the members. 00:35:20.980 --> 00:35:24.550 align:middle line:84% Madame President, the ever vigilant gentleman from Quincy 00:35:24.550 --> 00:35:27.190 align:middle line:84% is always looking out for all things Quincy. 00:35:27.190 --> 00:35:31.280 align:middle line:84% And I know that he has determined that in his opinion, 00:35:31.280 --> 00:35:33.280 align:middle line:84% we need to modify this bill in order 00:35:33.280 --> 00:35:36.490 align:middle line:84% to ensure that a particular institution in Quincy 00:35:36.490 --> 00:35:37.594 align:middle line:90% is properly treated. 00:35:37.594 --> 00:35:39.010 align:middle line:84% And I'm hoping that he can give us 00:35:39.010 --> 00:35:43.420 align:middle line:84% an explanation of his amendment before we consider adopting it. 00:35:43.420 --> 00:35:46.120 align:middle line:84% The senator from Norfolk and Plymouth, Mr. Keenan. 00:35:46.120 --> 00:35:48.580 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madame President through you to my good friend 00:35:48.580 --> 00:35:49.871 align:middle line:90% from the great city Gloucester. 00:35:49.871 --> 00:35:51.730 align:middle line:84% Well, the great city of Quincy has 00:35:51.730 --> 00:35:55.230 align:middle line:84% a municipally owned public college, 00:35:55.230 --> 00:35:56.920 align:middle line:90% which is Quincy college. 00:35:56.920 --> 00:35:59.230 align:middle line:84% And each time that legislation has come up 00:35:59.230 --> 00:36:02.530 align:middle line:84% that references a public institution of higher 00:36:02.530 --> 00:36:05.350 align:middle line:84% education, we want to make sure that Quincy college, which 00:36:05.350 --> 00:36:07.570 align:middle line:84% is a public institution, is afforded 00:36:07.570 --> 00:36:10.162 align:middle line:84% the same benefits, or the same treatment, as all others. 00:36:10.162 --> 00:36:11.870 align:middle line:84% And that's the purpose of this amendment. 00:36:11.870 --> 00:36:13.745 align:middle line:84% I thank you for the inquiry and urge passage. 00:36:13.745 --> 00:36:15.710 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:36:15.710 --> 00:36:17.630 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:36:17.630 --> 00:36:18.950 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:36:18.950 --> 00:36:19.640 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:36:19.640 --> 00:36:20.620 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:36:20.620 --> 00:36:21.950 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is adopted. 00:36:21.950 --> 00:36:24.910 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the Ways and Means 00:36:24.910 --> 00:36:25.430 align:middle line:90% amendment. 00:36:25.430 --> 00:36:27.260 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:36:27.260 --> 00:36:28.312 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:36:28.312 --> 00:36:29.020 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:36:29.020 --> 00:36:31.326 align:middle line:84% And the Ways and Means amendment is adopted. 00:36:31.326 --> 00:36:32.950 align:middle line:84% Question now comes on ordering the bill 00:36:32.950 --> 00:36:35.230 align:middle line:90% to a third reading as amended. 00:36:35.230 --> 00:36:36.920 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:36:36.920 --> 00:36:38.152 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:36:38.152 --> 00:36:38.860 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:36:38.860 --> 00:36:40.651 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:36:40.651 --> 00:36:42.130 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:36:42.130 --> 00:36:45.490 align:middle line:84% An act protecting public higher education student information, 00:36:45.490 --> 00:36:47.790 align:middle line:90% Senate number 2309 amended. 00:36:47.790 --> 00:36:49.290 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:36:49.290 --> 00:36:51.040 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 00:36:51.040 --> 00:36:52.780 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 00:36:52.780 --> 00:36:54.890 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:36:54.890 --> 00:36:56.112 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:36:56.112 --> 00:36:56.820 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:36:56.820 --> 00:37:01.310 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:37:01.310 --> 00:37:02.119 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:37:02.119 --> 00:37:12.598 align:middle line:90% 00:37:12.598 --> 00:37:14.060 align:middle line:90% Be in session. 00:37:14.060 --> 00:37:16.190 align:middle line:84% The next item passed over is calendar item 00:37:16.190 --> 00:37:19.580 align:middle line:90% 146, Senate number 1314. 00:37:19.580 --> 00:37:21.500 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:37:21.500 --> 00:37:22.850 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:37:22.850 --> 00:37:25.550 align:middle line:84% Coming first on an amendment as recommended by the Committee 00:37:25.550 --> 00:37:28.565 align:middle line:90% on Ways and Means. 00:37:28.565 --> 00:37:33.759 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:37:33.759 --> 00:37:38.160 align:middle line:90% 00:37:38.160 --> 00:37:41.220 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Miss President and through you to the members. 00:37:41.220 --> 00:37:42.720 align:middle line:84% Madame President, I'm hoping that we 00:37:42.720 --> 00:37:45.630 align:middle line:84% can get an explanation of this particular piece 00:37:45.630 --> 00:37:48.360 align:middle line:84% of legislation, which involves some of the most 00:37:48.360 --> 00:37:51.520 align:middle line:84% important public safety facilities in our commonwealth 00:37:51.520 --> 00:37:55.600 align:middle line:84% to the state police facilities in our communities. 00:37:55.600 --> 00:37:57.810 align:middle line:84% And I'm hoping that the gentle lady, who 00:37:57.810 --> 00:37:59.910 align:middle line:84% is the chief sponsor of this measure 00:37:59.910 --> 00:38:02.040 align:middle line:84% and its principal advocate, will be able to give us 00:38:02.040 --> 00:38:04.770 align:middle line:90% an explanation of its contents. 00:38:04.770 --> 00:38:06.455 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 00:38:06.455 --> 00:38:09.850 align:middle line:90% 00:38:09.850 --> 00:38:10.820 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:38:10.820 --> 00:38:13.810 align:middle line:84% The senator from Worcester, Hamden, Hampshire, 00:38:13.810 --> 00:38:15.330 align:middle line:90% and Middlesex, Ms. Gobi. 00:38:15.330 --> 00:38:21.974 align:middle line:90% 00:38:21.974 --> 00:38:23.140 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 00:38:23.140 --> 00:38:27.250 align:middle line:84% I'm very happy to speak on this bill. 00:38:27.250 --> 00:38:31.690 align:middle line:84% Currently, if a state police barracks was going to be closed 00:38:31.690 --> 00:38:34.890 align:middle line:84% there would not be any notice whatsoever given, 00:38:34.890 --> 00:38:37.660 align:middle line:84% any opportunity for the legislature 00:38:37.660 --> 00:38:40.330 align:middle line:84% to weigh in on the communities that are affected. 00:38:40.330 --> 00:38:42.700 align:middle line:84% All that this bill does is that it does not 00:38:42.700 --> 00:38:44.260 align:middle line:90% prohibit that type of closing. 00:38:44.260 --> 00:38:46.510 align:middle line:84% What it does do is set up a mechanism 00:38:46.510 --> 00:38:51.910 align:middle line:84% to put in place to have a notice period of no less than 100 days 00:38:51.910 --> 00:38:53.560 align:middle line:90% prior to the closure. 00:38:53.560 --> 00:38:57.250 align:middle line:84% It would also require that in a report 00:38:57.250 --> 00:39:01.000 align:middle line:84% that there would be some public hearings in two-- at least two 00:39:01.000 --> 00:39:02.740 align:middle line:90% of the affected communities. 00:39:02.740 --> 00:39:04.810 align:middle line:84% An examination of public safety impact 00:39:04.810 --> 00:39:07.240 align:middle line:84% on the closing the barracks would have on those 00:39:07.240 --> 00:39:10.450 align:middle line:84% impacted communities, a cost analysis 00:39:10.450 --> 00:39:12.160 align:middle line:84% of closing of the barracks, including 00:39:12.160 --> 00:39:15.040 align:middle line:84% but not limited to the financial impact 00:39:15.040 --> 00:39:18.504 align:middle line:84% on the affected communities, and an appraisal of the building, 00:39:18.504 --> 00:39:20.170 align:middle line:84% land, structures, and the property where 00:39:20.170 --> 00:39:22.390 align:middle line:90% the barracks are located. 00:39:22.390 --> 00:39:25.510 align:middle line:84% And again, the idea is that this gives an opportunity 00:39:25.510 --> 00:39:28.030 align:middle line:84% for the impacted communities to have a say, 00:39:28.030 --> 00:39:30.760 align:middle line:84% and also to have an opportunity for the legislature 00:39:30.760 --> 00:39:33.690 align:middle line:84% to weigh in on these type of proposed closings. 00:39:33.690 --> 00:39:36.040 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:39:36.040 --> 00:39:39.130 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, 00:39:39.130 --> 00:39:40.810 align:middle line:84% has offered an amendment, the title 00:39:40.810 --> 00:39:42.350 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:39:42.350 --> 00:39:48.310 align:middle line:84% By Mr. Tarr an amendment submission of report. 00:39:48.310 --> 00:39:52.750 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, 00:39:52.750 --> 00:39:53.980 align:middle line:90% is [INAUDIBLE]. 00:39:53.980 --> 00:39:55.330 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 00:39:55.330 --> 00:39:56.621 align:middle line:90% And through you to the members. 00:39:56.621 --> 00:39:58.570 align:middle line:84% Madame President, the instant amendment 00:39:58.570 --> 00:40:01.390 align:middle line:84% requires a report on all of the activities undertaken 00:40:01.390 --> 00:40:04.510 align:middle line:84% pursuant to this particular piece of legislation 00:40:04.510 --> 00:40:07.990 align:middle line:84% to be reported to the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland 00:40:07.990 --> 00:40:08.830 align:middle line:90% Security. 00:40:08.830 --> 00:40:11.470 align:middle line:84% I think that's a good measure to keep the legislature involved 00:40:11.470 --> 00:40:13.396 align:middle line:90% in discussions of this nature. 00:40:13.396 --> 00:40:15.520 align:middle line:84% And I also just want to say a word of appreciation, 00:40:15.520 --> 00:40:18.880 align:middle line:84% that I do appreciate the gentle lady's point in raising 00:40:18.880 --> 00:40:21.520 align:middle line:84% this bill, so that we have conversations 00:40:21.520 --> 00:40:24.460 align:middle line:84% about the potential closure of these facilities. 00:40:24.460 --> 00:40:27.130 align:middle line:84% And that the public is informed and involved 00:40:27.130 --> 00:40:30.250 align:middle line:84% in the decision making that is undertaken. 00:40:30.250 --> 00:40:33.250 align:middle line:84% I do want to suggest, however Madame President, 00:40:33.250 --> 00:40:37.090 align:middle line:84% that I am concerned particularly about the lack 00:40:37.090 --> 00:40:41.510 align:middle line:84% in this bill of any protections of sensitive information. 00:40:41.510 --> 00:40:44.710 align:middle line:84% We are dealing with facilities that house our public safety 00:40:44.710 --> 00:40:46.030 align:middle line:90% personnel. 00:40:46.030 --> 00:40:47.960 align:middle line:84% The adequacy of those facilities, 00:40:47.960 --> 00:40:50.890 align:middle line:84% their potential weaknesses with regard to security, 00:40:50.890 --> 00:40:53.860 align:middle line:84% are all matters that we should be concerned about, 00:40:53.860 --> 00:40:58.390 align:middle line:84% not having divulged to the public as a regular matter 00:40:58.390 --> 00:41:00.550 align:middle line:90% in these proceedings. 00:41:00.550 --> 00:41:03.020 align:middle line:84% So I'm deeply, deeply concerned about that. 00:41:03.020 --> 00:41:05.460 align:middle line:84% And I don't know if the gentle lady who 00:41:05.460 --> 00:41:08.890 align:middle line:84% offers us this measure, of which I'm generally supportive, 00:41:08.890 --> 00:41:13.960 align:middle line:84% has contemplated inserting any such protection in the bill. 00:41:13.960 --> 00:41:17.320 align:middle line:84% So that we can make sure that sensitive information 00:41:17.320 --> 00:41:19.500 align:middle line:84% relative to the people who are sworn to, 00:41:19.500 --> 00:41:23.590 align:middle line:84% and go out everyday and protect us in our communities, 00:41:23.590 --> 00:41:27.310 align:middle line:84% have some reasonable knowledge of that important and sensitive 00:41:27.310 --> 00:41:29.440 align:middle line:84% information about their whereabouts, 00:41:29.440 --> 00:41:32.080 align:middle line:84% the adequacy of their staffing, other key things, 00:41:32.080 --> 00:41:35.290 align:middle line:84% will not be released in an arbitrary way to the public. 00:41:35.290 --> 00:41:36.820 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 00:41:36.820 --> 00:41:41.110 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the senator from Worcester, Hamden, 00:41:41.110 --> 00:41:43.821 align:middle line:84% Hampshire, and Middlesex, Ms. Gobi. 00:41:43.821 --> 00:41:44.320 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:41:44.320 --> 00:41:47.350 align:middle line:90% And I appreciate the comments. 00:41:47.350 --> 00:41:49.030 align:middle line:84% And there is nothing in this legislation 00:41:49.030 --> 00:41:53.680 align:middle line:84% that requires that sort of information to be given out. 00:41:53.680 --> 00:41:56.480 align:middle line:84% I think when looking at public safety, 00:41:56.480 --> 00:41:58.910 align:middle line:84% especially in a situation where you're going to-- 00:41:58.910 --> 00:42:00.610 align:middle line:84% talking about closing the barracks. 00:42:00.610 --> 00:42:03.910 align:middle line:84% Just to give you an example, if the Brookfield barracks were 00:42:03.910 --> 00:42:06.550 align:middle line:84% to be closed, which is the genesis of why 00:42:06.550 --> 00:42:12.250 align:middle line:84% this bill was filed, that area is about 334 square miles. 00:42:12.250 --> 00:42:15.400 align:middle line:84% In the proposal to close that particular barracks, all 00:42:15.400 --> 00:42:17.410 align:middle line:84% that would do, it was not going to take away 00:42:17.410 --> 00:42:18.820 align:middle line:90% any of the personnel. 00:42:18.820 --> 00:42:21.370 align:middle line:84% What it would do is shift people. 00:42:21.370 --> 00:42:24.520 align:middle line:84% And so now that you have the remaining barracks, 00:42:24.520 --> 00:42:27.380 align:middle line:84% have to pick up even more area to cover, 00:42:27.380 --> 00:42:31.030 align:middle line:84% which puts those troopers at a distinct disadvantage. 00:42:31.030 --> 00:42:32.860 align:middle line:84% If you have a trooper that now has 00:42:32.860 --> 00:42:35.230 align:middle line:84% to travel miles and miles and miles 00:42:35.230 --> 00:42:37.514 align:middle line:84% outside of the area of where they had been before, 00:42:37.514 --> 00:42:39.180 align:middle line:84% and if they are in a situation, and they 00:42:39.180 --> 00:42:41.200 align:middle line:84% are being in something where they 00:42:41.200 --> 00:42:42.800 align:middle line:90% could be attacked by someone. 00:42:42.800 --> 00:42:45.160 align:middle line:84% And if now, instead of having a response 00:42:45.160 --> 00:42:48.280 align:middle line:84% time of only a few minutes, when you have a trooper now 00:42:48.280 --> 00:42:52.180 align:middle line:84% they may have to wait 15, 20, 30 minutes for backup, 00:42:52.180 --> 00:42:55.090 align:middle line:84% I think that is extremely egregious. 00:42:55.090 --> 00:42:59.360 align:middle line:84% And that is what I'm trying to prevent by this. 00:42:59.360 --> 00:43:01.470 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:43:01.470 --> 00:43:02.910 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:43:02.910 --> 00:43:04.260 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:43:04.260 --> 00:43:05.280 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:43:05.280 --> 00:43:07.070 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 00:43:07.070 --> 00:43:10.040 align:middle line:84% Question now comes on adoption of the Ways and Means 00:43:10.040 --> 00:43:10.950 align:middle line:90% amendment. 00:43:10.950 --> 00:43:12.420 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:43:12.420 --> 00:43:13.232 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:43:13.232 --> 00:43:13.940 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:43:13.940 --> 00:43:16.216 align:middle line:84% And the Ways and Means amendment is adopted. 00:43:16.216 --> 00:43:17.840 align:middle line:84% Question now comes on ordering the bill 00:43:17.840 --> 00:43:19.460 align:middle line:90% to a third reading as amended. 00:43:19.460 --> 00:43:21.090 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:43:21.090 --> 00:43:22.320 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:43:22.320 --> 00:43:23.090 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:43:23.090 --> 00:43:24.881 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:43:24.881 --> 00:43:26.300 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:43:26.300 --> 00:43:29.020 align:middle line:84% An act regulating the closure of state police barracks, 00:43:29.020 --> 00:43:31.460 align:middle line:90% Senate number 2310 amended. 00:43:31.460 --> 00:43:33.350 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:43:33.350 --> 00:43:35.270 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 00:43:35.270 --> 00:43:36.500 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 00:43:36.500 --> 00:43:38.460 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:43:38.460 --> 00:43:39.750 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:43:39.750 --> 00:43:40.710 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:43:40.710 --> 00:43:42.830 align:middle line:84% The bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:43:42.830 --> 00:43:45.710 align:middle line:90% Is the next one? 00:43:45.710 --> 00:43:57.870 align:middle line:84% Calendar item 147, Senate number 136, which-- 00:43:57.870 --> 00:44:00.990 align:middle line:84% the question comes on substituting Senate number 00:44:00.990 --> 00:44:03.180 align:middle line:84% 136 for the report of the Committee 00:44:03.180 --> 00:44:06.870 align:middle line:84% on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure 00:44:06.870 --> 00:44:09.690 align:middle line:84% ought not to pass under Joint Rule 10. 00:44:09.690 --> 00:44:12.810 align:middle line:84% Coming first on the motion to lay the matter 00:44:12.810 --> 00:44:17.750 align:middle line:90% on the table The senator-- no? 00:44:17.750 --> 00:44:21.530 align:middle line:90% 00:44:21.530 --> 00:44:22.850 align:middle line:90% Are you coming up to speak? 00:44:22.850 --> 00:44:23.380 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:44:23.380 --> 00:44:23.880 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:44:23.880 --> 00:44:27.610 align:middle line:90% 00:44:27.610 --> 00:44:30.440 align:middle line:84% The question comes on the motion to lay the matter on the table. 00:44:30.440 --> 00:44:33.160 align:middle line:90% 00:44:33.160 --> 00:44:34.910 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:44:34.910 --> 00:44:35.670 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:44:35.670 --> 00:44:36.610 align:middle line:90% The nos have it. 00:44:36.610 --> 00:44:39.100 align:middle line:84% And the matter is not laid on the table. 00:44:39.100 --> 00:44:41.500 align:middle line:84% Question now comes on the motion to substitute 00:44:41.500 --> 00:44:45.370 align:middle line:84% the bill for the report of the committee. 00:44:45.370 --> 00:44:49.420 align:middle line:84% Question comes on substitution of the bill for the report. 00:44:49.420 --> 00:44:51.560 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:44:51.560 --> 00:44:53.000 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:44:53.000 --> 00:44:53.830 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:44:53.830 --> 00:44:56.920 align:middle line:90% And the substitution prevails. 00:44:56.920 --> 00:44:59.000 align:middle line:90% First reading of the bill. 00:44:59.000 --> 00:45:02.440 align:middle line:84% An act restoring contract rights to craft brewers, Senate number 00:45:02.440 --> 00:45:03.880 align:middle line:90% 136. 00:45:03.880 --> 00:45:08.050 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read and under Senate rule 27. 00:45:08.050 --> 00:45:10.405 align:middle line:84% The bill is referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 00:45:10.405 --> 00:45:13.150 align:middle line:90% 00:45:13.150 --> 00:45:16.930 align:middle line:84% Returning to matters placed at the end of the calendar. 00:45:16.930 --> 00:45:18.290 align:middle line:90% Were you planning to speak? 00:45:18.290 --> 00:45:22.520 align:middle line:90% 00:45:22.520 --> 00:45:23.580 align:middle line:90% I'm sorry. 00:45:23.580 --> 00:45:25.880 align:middle line:90% I didn't see you standing. 00:45:25.880 --> 00:45:30.050 align:middle line:84% Returning to matters placed at the end of the calendar. 00:45:30.050 --> 00:45:33.830 align:middle line:84% On page one, the first item passed over 00:45:33.830 --> 00:45:38.210 align:middle line:84% is calendar item 143, Senate number 178. 00:45:38.210 --> 00:45:40.220 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:45:40.220 --> 00:45:41.450 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:45:41.450 --> 00:45:44.450 align:middle line:90% 00:45:44.450 --> 00:45:46.160 align:middle line:84% Several amendments have been filed, 00:45:46.160 --> 00:45:48.280 align:middle line:84% which will be considered at this time. 00:45:48.280 --> 00:45:55.760 align:middle line:84% We will start with question number one by Senator Moore. 00:45:55.760 --> 00:45:56.780 align:middle line:90% I'm sorry. 00:45:56.780 --> 00:45:59.470 align:middle line:84% Senator Tarr from First Essex and Middlesex. 00:45:59.470 --> 00:45:59.977 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:45:59.977 --> 00:46:02.310 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madame President and through you the members. 00:46:02.310 --> 00:46:03.810 align:middle line:84% Madame President, I'm hoping that we 00:46:03.810 --> 00:46:07.400 align:middle line:84% can have an explanation of the bill that is currently pending 00:46:07.400 --> 00:46:09.890 align:middle line:84% before the Senate before we move to consideration 00:46:09.890 --> 00:46:11.130 align:middle line:90% of the several amendments. 00:46:11.130 --> 00:46:12.296 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 00:46:12.296 --> 00:46:17.150 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Worcester, Mr. Moore, 00:46:17.150 --> 00:46:22.460 align:middle line:84% who is the sponsor of this first amendment. 00:46:22.460 --> 00:46:27.720 align:middle line:84% Senator Donahue from First Middlesex. 00:46:27.720 --> 00:46:28.220 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:46:28.220 --> 00:46:31.070 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madame President and through you to the members. 00:46:31.070 --> 00:46:35.300 align:middle line:84% On the bill 178 an act establishing 00:46:35.300 --> 00:46:36.980 align:middle line:90% the mass made program. 00:46:36.980 --> 00:46:40.550 align:middle line:84% I rise to speak in favor of this bill. 00:46:40.550 --> 00:46:43.070 align:middle line:84% Madame President, Massachusetts hosts 00:46:43.070 --> 00:46:46.670 align:middle line:84% thousands of entrepreneurs who produce quality goods 00:46:46.670 --> 00:46:47.750 align:middle line:90% and products. 00:46:47.750 --> 00:46:49.550 align:middle line:84% But many of these entrepreneurs who 00:46:49.550 --> 00:46:52.370 align:middle line:84% go on to form small businesses lack 00:46:52.370 --> 00:46:54.860 align:middle line:84% the revenues necessary to make their products 00:46:54.860 --> 00:46:56.630 align:middle line:90% on a large scale. 00:46:56.630 --> 00:46:58.430 align:middle line:84% To help these companies, this bill 00:46:58.430 --> 00:47:00.980 align:middle line:84% would establish a mass made program 00:47:00.980 --> 00:47:02.930 align:middle line:84% administered by the Massachusetts 00:47:02.930 --> 00:47:05.120 align:middle line:90% Office of Business Development. 00:47:05.120 --> 00:47:09.320 align:middle line:84% Mass made would identify, compile, connect, and promote 00:47:09.320 --> 00:47:11.990 align:middle line:84% business entities that are headquartered 00:47:11.990 --> 00:47:15.260 align:middle line:84% and produce consumer products in the Commonwealth. 00:47:15.260 --> 00:47:18.470 align:middle line:84% The program would provide additional marketing boosts 00:47:18.470 --> 00:47:21.680 align:middle line:84% for Massachusetts goods and companies, while also 00:47:21.680 --> 00:47:25.400 align:middle line:84% encouraging residents and families to buy local. 00:47:25.400 --> 00:47:29.300 align:middle line:84% Mass made would have important benefits for both companies 00:47:29.300 --> 00:47:30.680 align:middle line:90% and consumers. 00:47:30.680 --> 00:47:33.200 align:middle line:84% The program demonstrates the Commonwealth's commitment 00:47:33.200 --> 00:47:36.320 align:middle line:84% to local, hardworking entrepreneurs and business 00:47:36.320 --> 00:47:38.660 align:middle line:84% owners, as well as offers a resource 00:47:38.660 --> 00:47:40.940 align:middle line:84% for those who need more information 00:47:40.940 --> 00:47:44.720 align:middle line:84% about how to support hard workers in Massachusetts 00:47:44.720 --> 00:47:46.370 align:middle line:90% businesses. 00:47:46.370 --> 00:47:49.400 align:middle line:84% They would know more about the offerings of other Commonwealth 00:47:49.400 --> 00:47:50.060 align:middle line:90% companies. 00:47:50.060 --> 00:47:52.880 align:middle line:84% And thereby, opening up and encouraging new business 00:47:52.880 --> 00:47:54.980 align:middle line:90% to business opportunities. 00:47:54.980 --> 00:47:58.580 align:middle line:84% Similar programs have succeeded in other states, including 00:47:58.580 --> 00:48:01.200 align:middle line:84% Maine, New Hampshire, and Minnesota, 00:48:01.200 --> 00:48:02.960 align:middle line:84% which have also established state 00:48:02.960 --> 00:48:06.110 align:middle line:84% based marketing programs that highlight and promote 00:48:06.110 --> 00:48:08.660 align:middle line:90% their local companies. 00:48:08.660 --> 00:48:12.260 align:middle line:84% Madame President, I hope that my colleagues 00:48:12.260 --> 00:48:16.310 align:middle line:84% will support this pro-business, pro-consumer bill. 00:48:16.310 --> 00:48:17.870 align:middle line:84% And when a vote is called, I would 00:48:17.870 --> 00:48:21.540 align:middle line:84% ask that a vote be taken by a call of the ayes and nays. 00:48:21.540 --> 00:48:24.040 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex, Mrs. Donahue. 00:48:24.040 --> 00:48:26.690 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex, Ms. Donahue, 00:48:26.690 --> 00:48:28.440 align:middle line:84% has asked that when a vote is taken, 00:48:28.440 --> 00:48:30.360 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of the ayes and nays. 00:48:30.360 --> 00:48:33.110 align:middle line:84% Those members joining with her, please rise and be counted. 00:48:33.110 --> 00:48:33.860 align:middle line:90% Sufficient number. 00:48:33.860 --> 00:48:36.920 align:middle line:84% Sufficient number having risen, there 00:48:36.920 --> 00:48:41.300 align:middle line:84% will be a call of the ayes and nays. 00:48:41.300 --> 00:48:45.320 align:middle line:84% Amendment number one, sponsored by the senator from Worcester, 00:48:45.320 --> 00:48:49.310 align:middle line:84% Mr. Moore, the title of which the clerk will read. 00:48:49.310 --> 00:48:53.045 align:middle line:84% Amendment number one by Mr. Moore, Mass Made Contractors. 00:48:53.045 --> 00:48:54.470 align:middle line:90% Senator Moore. 00:48:54.470 --> 00:48:55.180 align:middle line:90% Senator Moore. 00:48:55.180 --> 00:48:55.974 align:middle line:90% 00:48:55.974 --> 00:48:57.140 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 00:48:57.140 --> 00:49:00.530 align:middle line:84% This amendment would extend the impact of-- 00:49:00.530 --> 00:49:02.570 align:middle line:84% extend the impact of the Mass Made program 00:49:02.570 --> 00:49:05.870 align:middle line:84% beyond the consumer goods to include the current-- 00:49:05.870 --> 00:49:08.450 align:middle line:84% to have this language included in the current language. 00:49:08.450 --> 00:49:10.301 align:middle line:84% Like many of the small businesses 00:49:10.301 --> 00:49:12.800 align:middle line:84% across the Commonwealth that will benefit from the Mass Made 00:49:12.800 --> 00:49:15.320 align:middle line:84% program, contractors from Massachusetts 00:49:15.320 --> 00:49:19.400 align:middle line:84% face tough competition from businesses out of state. 00:49:19.400 --> 00:49:21.680 align:middle line:84% This is even true for instances when the Commonwealth 00:49:21.680 --> 00:49:23.840 align:middle line:90% is the awarding authority. 00:49:23.840 --> 00:49:26.390 align:middle line:84% This amendment directs the Division of Capital Asset 00:49:26.390 --> 00:49:28.790 align:middle line:84% Management and Maintenance to establish 00:49:28.790 --> 00:49:30.680 align:middle line:84% ways to promote and provide support 00:49:30.680 --> 00:49:34.850 align:middle line:84% to Massachusetts businesses during the bidding process. 00:49:34.850 --> 00:49:37.010 align:middle line:84% The bill maintains that businesses benefiting 00:49:37.010 --> 00:49:39.830 align:middle line:84% from the policy must be headquartered or have 00:49:39.830 --> 00:49:43.790 align:middle line:84% a principal place of business in the Commonwealth. 00:49:43.790 --> 00:49:44.960 align:middle line:90% They will not only-- 00:49:44.960 --> 00:49:46.985 align:middle line:84% this will not only improve the outcomes of-- 00:49:46.985 --> 00:49:49.590 align:middle line:84% for the businesses, but also for their employees, 00:49:49.590 --> 00:49:50.510 align:middle line:90% and the communities. 00:49:50.510 --> 00:49:53.350 align:middle line:84% By keeping money within our local communities, 00:49:53.350 --> 00:49:56.660 align:middle line:84% their support system will continue to provide positively 00:49:56.660 --> 00:50:00.260 align:middle line:84% and will continue to provide positive impact 00:50:00.260 --> 00:50:03.600 align:middle line:84% in Massachusetts and our local communities. 00:50:03.600 --> 00:50:05.300 align:middle line:84% This amendment was adopted unanimously 00:50:05.300 --> 00:50:07.634 align:middle line:84% during our debate on this matter last session. 00:50:07.634 --> 00:50:09.800 align:middle line:84% And I hope the businesses affected by this amendment 00:50:09.800 --> 00:50:12.220 align:middle line:84% can count on your support again this year. 00:50:12.220 --> 00:50:14.130 align:middle line:84% I ask for your support for this amendment. 00:50:14.130 --> 00:50:15.950 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:50:15.950 --> 00:50:19.290 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the amendment. 00:50:19.290 --> 00:50:20.670 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:50:20.670 --> 00:50:21.720 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:50:21.720 --> 00:50:22.800 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:50:22.800 --> 00:50:23.820 align:middle line:90% The bill is order-- 00:50:23.820 --> 00:50:24.380 align:middle line:90% excuse me. 00:50:24.380 --> 00:50:26.520 align:middle line:90% Amendment is adopted. 00:50:26.520 --> 00:50:30.260 align:middle line:84% Amendment number two, offered by the gentleman from Essex 00:50:30.260 --> 00:50:33.260 align:middle line:84% and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, the title 00:50:33.260 --> 00:50:34.640 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:50:34.640 --> 00:50:37.235 align:middle line:84% Amendment number two by Mr. Tarr, Mass Made Business. 00:50:37.235 --> 00:50:39.800 align:middle line:90% 00:50:39.800 --> 00:50:43.086 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:50:43.086 --> 00:50:45.710 align:middle line:84% Why thank you, Madame President and through you to the members. 00:50:45.710 --> 00:50:48.470 align:middle line:84% Madame President, I do think this particular piece 00:50:48.470 --> 00:50:51.000 align:middle line:84% of legislation is deserving of support. 00:50:51.000 --> 00:50:53.390 align:middle line:84% And I want to congratulate the gentle lady from Lowell 00:50:53.390 --> 00:50:55.340 align:middle line:90% for her championing of it. 00:50:55.340 --> 00:50:57.230 align:middle line:84% And Madame President, I think we can all 00:50:57.230 --> 00:51:00.590 align:middle line:84% agree that it is a good idea to promote 00:51:00.590 --> 00:51:03.710 align:middle line:84% things that are produced in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 00:51:03.710 --> 00:51:05.690 align:middle line:84% Madame President, the intent of this amendment 00:51:05.690 --> 00:51:09.640 align:middle line:84% is to underscore the fact that food products are also 00:51:09.640 --> 00:51:12.180 align:middle line:84% produced in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 00:51:12.180 --> 00:51:17.300 align:middle line:84% We have very vibrant and dynamic fishing and farming activities 00:51:17.300 --> 00:51:20.360 align:middle line:84% that happen here that benefit not only the citizens 00:51:20.360 --> 00:51:23.230 align:middle line:84% of our commonwealth, but people throughout the country, 00:51:23.230 --> 00:51:25.970 align:middle line:84% as they enjoy the bounty of those operations 00:51:25.970 --> 00:51:29.330 align:middle line:84% to produce agricultural products and fish products. 00:51:29.330 --> 00:51:34.100 align:middle line:84% And so this very, very simple amendment, Madame President, 00:51:34.100 --> 00:51:38.120 align:middle line:84% just moves to insert the word 'food' so that it's clear 00:51:38.120 --> 00:51:40.152 align:middle line:84% that that will not be overlooked, 00:51:40.152 --> 00:51:42.110 align:middle line:84% as we think about some of the other things that 00:51:42.110 --> 00:51:45.590 align:middle line:84% draw our attention with regard to other industry sectors 00:51:45.590 --> 00:51:46.940 align:middle line:90% as we move forward in the state. 00:51:46.940 --> 00:51:50.054 align:middle line:84% So Madame President, I hope that the amendment is adopted. 00:51:50.054 --> 00:51:52.220 align:middle line:84% And I hope that when a vote is taken on this matter, 00:51:52.220 --> 00:51:55.810 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of the ayes and nays. 00:51:55.810 --> 00:51:59.250 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex and Middlesex 00:51:59.250 --> 00:52:00.750 align:middle line:84% has asked that when a vote is taken, 00:52:00.750 --> 00:52:03.160 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of the ayes and nays. 00:52:03.160 --> 00:52:06.360 align:middle line:84% Those members joining with him, please rise and be counted. 00:52:06.360 --> 00:52:07.110 align:middle line:90% Sufficient number. 00:52:07.110 --> 00:52:09.330 align:middle line:84% Sufficient number having arisen, the ayes and nays 00:52:09.330 --> 00:52:11.959 align:middle line:90% will be ordered. 00:52:11.959 --> 00:52:12.500 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:52:12.500 --> 00:52:25.058 align:middle line:90% 00:52:25.058 --> 00:52:26.150 align:middle line:90% Senate will be in session. 00:52:26.150 --> 00:52:28.040 align:middle line:84% If there is no objection, this matter 00:52:28.040 --> 00:52:30.710 align:middle line:90% will be temporarily laid aside. 00:52:30.710 --> 00:52:40.070 align:middle line:84% Next issue is one matter comes before the Senate 00:52:40.070 --> 00:52:41.300 align:middle line:90% for its final passage. 00:52:41.300 --> 00:52:45.030 align:middle line:84% An act relative to standards of employee safety, Senate bill 00:52:45.030 --> 00:52:48.770 align:middle line:84% printed as House number 3952 as amended. 00:52:48.770 --> 00:52:53.770 align:middle line:84% The question comes on passing the bill to be enacted. 00:52:53.770 --> 00:52:58.100 align:middle line:84% The senator from-- the Senator from First Plymouth 00:52:58.100 --> 00:53:01.340 align:middle line:84% and Bristol, Mr. Pacheco, recognized. 00:53:01.340 --> 00:53:03.520 align:middle line:84% Thank you very much, Madame President, and through 00:53:03.520 --> 00:53:04.610 align:middle line:90% you to the membership. 00:53:04.610 --> 00:53:11.020 align:middle line:84% I stand in favor of having this bill adopted today. 00:53:11.020 --> 00:53:16.360 align:middle line:84% This bill, the so-called OSHA bill, 00:53:16.360 --> 00:53:20.270 align:middle line:84% is a bill which has provided baseline, 00:53:20.270 --> 00:53:25.604 align:middle line:84% you know, protections for workers in the Commonwealth 00:53:25.604 --> 00:53:28.670 align:middle line:90% or throughout the country. 00:53:28.670 --> 00:53:30.670 align:middle line:84% But here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 00:53:30.670 --> 00:53:35.920 align:middle line:84% there are some 90,000 full time equivalent state workers 00:53:35.920 --> 00:53:41.830 align:middle line:84% and approximately 250,000 full time equivalent municipal 00:53:41.830 --> 00:53:46.660 align:middle line:84% workers that are not currently covered under-- 00:53:46.660 --> 00:53:50.440 align:middle line:84% what we know as federal OSHA standards. 00:53:50.440 --> 00:53:54.850 align:middle line:84% The bill also creates a municipal Occupational Health 00:53:54.850 --> 00:53:58.420 align:middle line:84% and Safety Hazard subcommittee to evaluate injury and illness 00:53:58.420 --> 00:53:59.770 align:middle line:90% data. 00:53:59.770 --> 00:54:03.690 align:middle line:84% It recommends training and implementation and safety 00:54:03.690 --> 00:54:08.890 align:middle line:84% health measures so that we can have these additional measures, 00:54:08.890 --> 00:54:11.920 align:middle line:84% which are necessary to protect the safety 00:54:11.920 --> 00:54:15.880 align:middle line:90% and health of employees. 00:54:15.880 --> 00:54:20.890 align:middle line:84% Madame President, the bill that is 00:54:20.890 --> 00:54:26.680 align:middle line:84% before us will protect our employees 00:54:26.680 --> 00:54:29.890 align:middle line:84% and will also help to make sure that we 00:54:29.890 --> 00:54:33.040 align:middle line:84% are fiscally responsible here in the Commonwealth. 00:54:33.040 --> 00:54:35.500 align:middle line:84% Because there's great risk when we 00:54:35.500 --> 00:54:39.160 align:middle line:84% don't have these proper protections put in place. 00:54:39.160 --> 00:54:42.640 align:middle line:84% So I urge that when a vote is taken 00:54:42.640 --> 00:54:48.130 align:middle line:84% on this bill it be taken by a call of the ayes and nays. 00:54:48.130 --> 00:54:50.620 align:middle line:84% Pacheco moves that when a vote on this matter be taken, 00:54:50.620 --> 00:54:52.700 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of ayes and nays. 00:54:52.700 --> 00:54:54.070 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the role. 00:54:54.070 --> 00:54:56.650 align:middle line:90% All those-- is there objection? 00:54:56.650 --> 00:54:59.800 align:middle line:90% 00:54:59.800 --> 00:55:03.589 align:middle line:84% Those members standing with him, please rise. 00:55:03.589 --> 00:55:05.061 align:middle line:90% Seeing none. 00:55:05.061 --> 00:55:05.561 align:middle line:90% No? 00:55:05.561 --> 00:55:10.491 align:middle line:90% 00:55:10.491 --> 00:55:12.825 align:middle line:84% Sufficient number having arisen, the ayes and nays 00:55:12.825 --> 00:55:13.450 align:middle line:90% will be called. 00:55:13.450 --> 00:55:16.550 align:middle line:84% Sufficient number having risen, the ayes and nays 00:55:16.550 --> 00:55:18.320 align:middle line:90% will be called. 00:55:18.320 --> 00:55:19.880 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the roll-- 00:55:19.880 --> 00:55:21.410 align:middle line:90% call the President. 00:55:21.410 --> 00:55:31.600 align:middle line:90% 00:55:31.600 --> 00:55:32.596 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler. 00:55:32.596 --> 00:55:33.096 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:55:33.096 --> 00:55:33.596 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:55:33.596 --> 00:55:38.060 align:middle line:90% 00:55:38.060 --> 00:55:40.600 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett. 00:55:40.600 --> 00:55:41.870 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore. 00:55:41.870 --> 00:55:42.650 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:55:42.650 --> 00:55:44.060 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:55:44.060 --> 00:55:45.080 align:middle line:90% Michael D Brady. 00:55:45.080 --> 00:55:45.810 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:55:45.810 --> 00:55:47.210 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:55:47.210 --> 00:55:48.560 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger. 00:55:48.560 --> 00:55:52.560 align:middle line:90% 00:55:52.560 --> 00:55:58.030 align:middle line:84% Sonya Chang Diaz Cynthia Stone Cream. 00:55:58.030 --> 00:55:58.660 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:55:58.660 --> 00:56:00.826 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:00.826 --> 00:56:03.880 align:middle line:90% Julian Seer. 00:56:03.880 --> 00:56:05.484 align:middle line:90% Veriato M. deMacedo 00:56:05.484 --> 00:56:05.984 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:05.984 --> 00:56:08.354 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:08.354 --> 00:56:12.630 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico. 00:56:12.630 --> 00:56:13.460 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue. 00:56:13.460 --> 00:56:13.960 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:13.960 --> 00:56:16.050 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:16.050 --> 00:56:19.620 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 00:56:19.620 --> 00:56:20.642 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 00:56:20.642 --> 00:56:21.142 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:21.142 --> 00:56:22.790 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:22.790 --> 00:56:23.760 align:middle line:90% Paul R. Feeney. 00:56:23.760 --> 00:56:24.560 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:24.560 --> 00:56:25.800 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:25.800 --> 00:56:29.180 align:middle line:90% Cindy F Friedman. 00:56:29.180 --> 00:56:30.270 align:middle line:90% Ann M. Gobi. 00:56:30.270 --> 00:56:31.150 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:31.150 --> 00:56:33.512 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:33.512 --> 00:56:37.260 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Heinz. 00:56:37.260 --> 00:56:39.048 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Hummerson Jr. 00:56:39.048 --> 00:56:39.548 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:39.548 --> 00:56:41.516 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:41.516 --> 00:56:42.992 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jalen. 00:56:42.992 --> 00:56:46.436 align:middle line:90% 00:56:46.436 --> 00:56:47.904 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan. 00:56:47.904 --> 00:56:48.404 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:48.404 --> 00:56:49.400 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:49.400 --> 00:56:50.550 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser. 00:56:50.550 --> 00:56:51.470 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:51.470 --> 00:56:54.030 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:54.030 --> 00:56:55.030 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis. 00:56:55.030 --> 00:56:55.950 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:55.950 --> 00:56:58.254 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:56:58.254 --> 00:56:59.520 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien. 00:56:59.520 --> 00:57:00.512 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:00.512 --> 00:57:02.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:02.500 --> 00:57:03.890 align:middle line:90% Joan B Lovely. 00:57:03.890 --> 00:57:04.390 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:04.390 --> 00:57:06.300 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:06.300 --> 00:57:07.590 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny. 00:57:07.590 --> 00:57:08.580 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:08.580 --> 00:57:10.065 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:10.065 --> 00:57:11.545 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore. 00:57:11.545 --> 00:57:12.045 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:12.045 --> 00:57:13.040 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:13.040 --> 00:57:13.991 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor. 00:57:13.991 --> 00:57:14.490 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:14.490 --> 00:57:16.386 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:16.386 --> 00:57:18.730 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor-Ives. 00:57:18.730 --> 00:57:19.230 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:19.230 --> 00:57:21.030 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:21.030 --> 00:57:22.300 align:middle line:90% Mark R. Pacheco. 00:57:22.300 --> 00:57:23.280 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:23.280 --> 00:57:24.660 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:24.660 --> 00:57:25.771 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Rodricks. 00:57:25.771 --> 00:57:26.270 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:26.270 --> 00:57:27.930 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:27.930 --> 00:57:29.430 align:middle line:90% Stanley C. Rosenberg. 00:57:29.430 --> 00:57:30.390 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:30.390 --> 00:57:32.220 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:32.220 --> 00:57:33.700 align:middle line:90% Richard J Ross. 00:57:33.700 --> 00:57:34.420 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:34.420 --> 00:57:36.160 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:36.160 --> 00:57:37.110 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush. 00:57:37.110 --> 00:57:37.830 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:37.830 --> 00:57:39.440 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:39.440 --> 00:57:40.528 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka. 00:57:40.528 --> 00:57:41.416 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:41.416 --> 00:57:42.750 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:42.750 --> 00:57:43.960 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr. 00:57:43.960 --> 00:57:44.460 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:44.460 --> 00:57:46.420 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:46.420 --> 00:57:47.380 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty. 00:57:47.380 --> 00:57:48.360 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:48.360 --> 00:57:50.780 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:50.780 --> 00:57:51.710 align:middle line:90% Dean A. Tran. 00:57:51.710 --> 00:57:52.280 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:52.280 --> 00:57:53.806 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:57:53.806 --> 00:57:56.764 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch. 00:57:56.764 --> 00:58:00.708 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:58:00.708 --> 00:58:05.160 align:middle line:90% 00:58:05.160 --> 00:58:07.820 align:middle line:90% In the islands, Mr. Seer. 00:58:07.820 --> 00:58:08.760 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:58:08.760 --> 00:58:09.700 align:middle line:90% The senator-- 00:58:09.700 --> 00:58:11.750 align:middle line:90% Julian Seer votes yes. 00:58:11.750 --> 00:58:14.630 align:middle line:84% The senator from Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, 00:58:14.630 --> 00:58:17.362 align:middle line:90% and Hamden, Mr. Hinds. 00:58:17.362 --> 00:58:20.010 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:58:20.010 --> 00:58:21.800 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds votes yes. 00:58:21.800 --> 00:58:27.026 align:middle line:84% The senator from Suffolk and Norfolk, Mr. Rush. 00:58:27.026 --> 00:58:27.962 align:middle line:90% He voted. 00:58:27.962 --> 00:58:29.360 align:middle line:90% He voted? 00:58:29.360 --> 00:58:33.978 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Worcester, Mr. Eldridge. 00:58:33.978 --> 00:58:35.810 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:58:35.810 --> 00:58:36.821 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 00:58:36.821 --> 00:58:37.320 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:58:37.320 --> 00:58:37.970 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:58:37.970 --> 00:58:40.391 align:middle line:84% The senator from Hamden, Mr. Welsh. 00:58:40.391 --> 00:58:44.050 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:58:44.050 --> 00:58:46.400 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch votes yes. 00:58:46.400 --> 00:58:50.132 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Suffix and Middlesex, Mr. 00:58:50.132 --> 00:58:53.520 align:middle line:90% Brownsberger. 00:58:53.520 --> 00:58:55.880 align:middle line:84% William N. Brownsberger votes yes. 00:58:55.880 --> 00:58:58.555 align:middle line:90% 00:58:58.555 --> 00:59:01.270 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Suffolk and-- 00:59:01.270 --> 00:59:05.450 align:middle line:90% Second Suffolk, Ms. Chang-Diaz. 00:59:05.450 --> 00:59:06.920 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:59:06.920 --> 00:59:08.880 align:middle line:90% Sonya Chang-Diaz votes yes. 00:59:08.880 --> 00:59:11.580 align:middle line:90% 00:59:11.580 --> 00:59:15.562 align:middle line:84% The senator for First Hamden and Hampshire, Mr. Lesser. 00:59:15.562 --> 00:59:16.970 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:59:16.970 --> 00:59:20.050 align:middle line:84% The senator from Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester, 00:59:20.050 --> 00:59:21.530 align:middle line:90% Mr. Rosenberg. 00:59:21.530 --> 00:59:23.810 align:middle line:90% Have you-- you've already voted? 00:59:23.810 --> 00:59:27.890 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Suffolk, Mr. DiDomenico. 00:59:27.890 --> 00:59:29.870 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:59:29.870 --> 00:59:33.830 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico votes yes. 00:59:33.830 --> 00:59:38.780 align:middle line:90% It's very hard to hear him. 00:59:38.780 --> 00:59:42.576 align:middle line:84% The senator from the First Middlesex, Ms. Donaghue. 00:59:42.576 --> 00:59:45.350 align:middle line:90% 00:59:45.350 --> 00:59:50.308 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Middlesex, Ms. Jalen. 00:59:50.308 --> 00:59:53.110 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:59:53.110 --> 00:59:55.810 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jalen votes yes. 00:59:55.810 --> 00:59:57.884 align:middle line:90% Have all senators been reported? 00:59:57.884 --> 01:00:10.430 align:middle line:90% 01:00:10.430 --> 01:00:13.155 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 36 senators have voted in the affirmative, 01:00:13.155 --> 01:00:14.030 align:middle line:90% none in the negative. 01:00:14.030 --> 01:00:16.010 align:middle line:84% More than 2/3 of the members having 01:00:16.010 --> 01:00:18.830 align:middle line:84% voted in the affirmative, the bill is passed to be enacted. 01:00:18.830 --> 01:00:21.560 align:middle line:84% It will be signed by President and laid before the governor 01:00:21.560 --> 01:00:23.990 align:middle line:90% for his approbation. 01:00:23.990 --> 01:00:26.570 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 01:00:26.570 --> 01:00:28.286 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Ways and Means to whom 01:00:28.286 --> 01:00:30.680 align:middle line:84% is referred the Senate bill relative to social media 01:00:30.680 --> 01:00:33.034 align:middle line:84% privacy protections, Senate number 991. 01:00:33.034 --> 01:00:34.700 align:middle line:84% Reports recommend the same ought to pass 01:00:34.700 --> 01:00:37.790 align:middle line:84% with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title, 01:00:37.790 --> 01:00:40.940 align:middle line:84% Senate number 2320, Karen E. Spilka for the Committee. 01:00:40.940 --> 01:00:43.610 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. Spilka, 01:00:43.610 --> 01:00:46.390 align:middle line:84% has presented an order which the clerk will read. 01:00:46.390 --> 01:00:48.470 align:middle line:84% Order that not withstanding Senate rule seven, 01:00:48.470 --> 01:00:50.600 align:middle line:84% or any other rule to the contrary, the Senate bill 01:00:50.600 --> 01:00:54.167 align:middle line:84% relative to social media privacy protection, Senate number 991. 01:00:54.167 --> 01:00:56.750 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Ways and Means having recommended the bill be 01:00:56.750 --> 01:01:00.074 align:middle line:84% amended by substituting a new draft, Senate number 2320, 01:01:00.074 --> 01:01:01.490 align:middle line:84% shall be placed in [INAUDIBLE] day 01:01:01.490 --> 01:01:05.525 align:middle line:84% for a second reading on Thursday, March 8th, 2018. 01:01:05.525 --> 01:01:07.400 align:middle line:84% All the members shall be filed electronically 01:01:07.400 --> 01:01:09.066 align:middle line:84% in the Office of the Clerk of the Senate 01:01:09.066 --> 01:01:11.750 align:middle line:84% by 5:00 PM on Monday, March 5th, 2018. 01:01:11.750 --> 01:01:14.000 align:middle line:84% All such amendments shall be second reading amendments 01:01:14.000 --> 01:01:15.749 align:middle line:90% to Senate number 2320. 01:01:15.749 --> 01:01:18.290 align:middle line:84% But further amendments in the third degree to such amendments 01:01:18.290 --> 01:01:19.540 align:middle line:90% shall be in order. 01:01:19.540 --> 01:01:21.980 align:middle line:84% The clerk shall further specify the procedure and format 01:01:21.980 --> 01:01:24.680 align:middle line:84% for filing all amendments consistent with this order . 01:01:24.680 --> 01:01:27.250 align:middle line:84% After the bill is amended it is ordered to a third reading. 01:01:27.250 --> 01:01:29.000 align:middle line:84% It shall immediately be read a third time. 01:01:29.000 --> 01:01:30.500 align:middle line:84% The question should then immediately 01:01:30.500 --> 01:01:31.902 align:middle line:84% be on passing it to be engrossed. 01:01:31.902 --> 01:01:33.360 align:middle line:84% And no amendment shall be in order. 01:01:33.360 --> 01:01:34.460 align:middle line:84% And the third reading of the bill unless 01:01:34.460 --> 01:01:36.918 align:middle line:84% recommended by the Committee on bills in the third reading. 01:01:36.918 --> 01:01:37.070 align:middle line:90% 01:01:37.070 --> 01:01:38.750 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] refer to the Committee on rules. 01:01:38.750 --> 01:01:39.650 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 01:01:39.650 --> 01:01:41.790 align:middle line:84% The committee on rules to whom is referred Senate order 01:01:41.790 --> 01:01:43.748 align:middle line:84% reports recommend the same ought to be adopted. 01:01:43.748 --> 01:01:46.760 align:middle line:84% Mark C. Montigny for the committee. 01:01:46.760 --> 01:01:49.730 align:middle line:84% The senator for Plymouth and Norfolk, Mr. O'Connor, 01:01:49.730 --> 01:01:51.980 align:middle line:84% moves that the rules be suspended so that the matter 01:01:51.980 --> 01:01:53.840 align:middle line:90% may be considered forthwith. 01:01:53.840 --> 01:01:55.860 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:01:55.860 --> 01:01:57.032 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:01:57.032 --> 01:01:57.740 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:01:57.740 --> 01:01:59.040 align:middle line:90% And the rules are suspended. 01:01:59.040 --> 01:02:02.300 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the order. 01:02:02.300 --> 01:02:04.440 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:02:04.440 --> 01:02:05.880 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:02:05.880 --> 01:02:06.830 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:02:06.830 --> 01:02:09.216 align:middle line:90% And the order is adopted. 01:02:09.216 --> 01:02:12.880 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 01:02:12.880 --> 01:02:15.160 align:middle line:84% The committee on rules to whom is referred the House 01:02:15.160 --> 01:02:18.610 align:middle line:84% bill relative to veterans housing in the town of Agawam, 01:02:18.610 --> 01:02:21.710 align:middle line:84% printed as Senate number 2014 amended, 01:02:21.710 --> 01:02:23.720 align:middle line:84% reports that the man replacing the order of day 01:02:23.720 --> 01:02:27.020 align:middle line:84% for next session, Mark C. Martigny for the committee. 01:02:27.020 --> 01:02:32.630 align:middle line:84% The-- the senator from Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth, 01:02:32.630 --> 01:02:36.400 align:middle line:84% Mr. Timilty asked unanimous consent 01:02:36.400 --> 01:02:38.470 align:middle line:84% that the rules be suspended to allow the matter 01:02:38.470 --> 01:02:39.760 align:middle line:90% to be considered forthwith. 01:02:39.760 --> 01:02:41.770 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 01:02:41.770 --> 01:02:42.709 align:middle line:90% Chair hears none. 01:02:42.709 --> 01:02:44.500 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 01:02:44.500 --> 01:02:45.340 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 01:02:45.340 --> 01:02:47.350 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:02:47.350 --> 01:02:48.532 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:02:48.532 --> 01:02:49.240 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:02:49.240 --> 01:02:51.250 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 01:02:51.250 --> 01:02:53.230 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 01:02:53.230 --> 01:02:53.880 align:middle line:90% An act-- 01:02:53.880 --> 01:02:55.420 align:middle line:90% We can't hear. 01:02:55.420 --> 01:02:58.000 align:middle line:84% Will you please subdue your conversations? 01:02:58.000 --> 01:03:00.550 align:middle line:84% An act relative to veterans housing in the city 01:03:00.550 --> 01:03:04.840 align:middle line:84% known as the town of Agawam, put to the Senate number 2014 01:03:04.840 --> 01:03:05.350 align:middle line:90% amended. 01:03:05.350 --> 01:03:07.320 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 01:03:07.320 --> 01:03:09.070 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 01:03:09.070 --> 01:03:09.820 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 01:03:09.820 --> 01:03:11.360 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:03:11.360 --> 01:03:12.080 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:03:12.080 --> 01:03:12.790 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:03:12.790 --> 01:03:16.613 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be engrossed. 01:03:16.613 --> 01:03:17.595 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 01:03:17.595 --> 01:03:29.880 align:middle line:90% 01:03:29.880 --> 01:03:31.320 align:middle line:90% Attention! 01:03:31.320 --> 01:03:36.750 align:middle line:84% We are very-- senate will be in session. 01:03:36.750 --> 01:03:38.730 align:middle line:90% We have a birthday to celebrate. 01:03:38.730 --> 01:03:42.960 align:middle line:90% May I ask you to honor our-- 01:03:42.960 --> 01:03:47.498 align:middle line:84% our friend Paul Dooley whose birthday it is today. 01:03:47.498 --> 01:03:49.938 align:middle line:90% Paul? 01:03:49.938 --> 01:03:51.402 align:middle line:90% Where is he? 01:03:51.402 --> 01:04:02.150 align:middle line:90% 01:04:02.150 --> 01:04:04.568 align:middle line:84% Your face is getting a little red, Mr. Dooley. 01:04:04.568 --> 01:04:14.942 align:middle line:90% 01:04:14.942 --> 01:04:15.930 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 01:04:15.930 --> 01:04:27.830 align:middle line:90% 01:04:27.830 --> 01:04:30.040 align:middle line:90% Senate will be in session. 01:04:30.040 --> 01:04:32.800 align:middle line:84% Returning to the item previously laid aside, 01:04:32.800 --> 01:04:35.710 align:middle line:84% Mass Made program, item number two. 01:04:35.710 --> 01:04:37.330 align:middle line:84% Several amendments have been filed, 01:04:37.330 --> 01:04:40.570 align:middle line:84% which will be considered at this time. 01:04:40.570 --> 01:04:44.730 align:middle line:84% Amendment number two, filed by Mr.-- 01:04:44.730 --> 01:04:46.870 align:middle line:84% by the senator from Essex and Middlesex, 01:04:46.870 --> 01:04:51.050 align:middle line:84% Mr. Tarr, the title of which the clerk will read. 01:04:51.050 --> 01:04:54.040 align:middle line:84% Amendment number two by Mr. Tarr, Mass Made Business 01:04:54.040 --> 01:04:56.910 align:middle line:90% having been redrafted. 01:04:56.910 --> 01:04:59.320 align:middle line:84% This-- the chair recognizes the senator 01:04:59.320 --> 01:05:01.820 align:middle line:90% from Essex and Middlesex. 01:05:01.820 --> 01:05:03.250 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 01:05:03.250 --> 01:05:07.270 align:middle line:84% I am never one to overlook the sage advice of the gentle lady 01:05:07.270 --> 01:05:09.122 align:middle line:84% from Lowell, or the distinguished Chairman 01:05:09.122 --> 01:05:10.580 align:middle line:84% of the Committee on Ways and Means. 01:05:10.580 --> 01:05:13.750 align:middle line:84% And following an extremely enlightened conversation 01:05:13.750 --> 01:05:15.190 align:middle line:84% about this amendment, I believe we 01:05:15.190 --> 01:05:16.960 align:middle line:90% have strengthened it together. 01:05:16.960 --> 01:05:19.500 align:middle line:84% And it now reflects the product of that conversation. 01:05:19.500 --> 01:05:21.144 align:middle line:90% I hope the amendment is adopted. 01:05:21.144 --> 01:05:25.530 align:middle line:90% 01:05:25.530 --> 01:05:28.270 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the amendment. 01:05:28.270 --> 01:05:30.990 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:05:30.990 --> 01:05:31.830 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:05:31.830 --> 01:05:32.690 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:05:32.690 --> 01:05:35.000 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is adopted. 01:05:35.000 --> 01:05:39.480 align:middle line:84% And amendment number three by the same senator 01:05:39.480 --> 01:05:42.260 align:middle line:84% from Essex and Middlesex, the title 01:05:42.260 --> 01:05:44.120 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 01:05:44.120 --> 01:05:48.760 align:middle line:84% Amendment number three by Mr. Tarr, Exchange of Information. 01:05:48.760 --> 01:05:52.842 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Essex, Mr. Tarr. 01:05:52.842 --> 01:05:55.300 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madame President and through you to the members. 01:05:55.300 --> 01:05:56.924 align:middle line:84% And for the edification of the members, 01:05:56.924 --> 01:06:01.550 align:middle line:84% this is also an amendment which reflects the learned counsel 01:06:01.550 --> 01:06:03.929 align:middle line:84% of the folks who have been involved 01:06:03.929 --> 01:06:05.720 align:middle line:84% with this bill, the gentle lady from Lowell 01:06:05.720 --> 01:06:08.090 align:middle line:84% and the gentle lady from Ashland. 01:06:08.090 --> 01:06:10.700 align:middle line:84% Madame President, we know that we live in an era 01:06:10.700 --> 01:06:14.270 align:middle line:84% where the exchange of information by electronic means 01:06:14.270 --> 01:06:17.600 align:middle line:84% is more important than it ever has been before. 01:06:17.600 --> 01:06:20.720 align:middle line:84% This particular amendment would require the Mass Office 01:06:20.720 --> 01:06:22.790 align:middle line:84% of Business Development to examine 01:06:22.790 --> 01:06:26.660 align:middle line:84% the feasibility of establishing an electronic platform 01:06:26.660 --> 01:06:29.600 align:middle line:84% for the exchange of information by and from 01:06:29.600 --> 01:06:32.270 align:middle line:84% and for Massachusetts businesses. 01:06:32.270 --> 01:06:34.580 align:middle line:84% So Madame President, I think this hopefully 01:06:34.580 --> 01:06:36.470 align:middle line:84% will yield some information that will 01:06:36.470 --> 01:06:38.360 align:middle line:84% be critical in helping us to move 01:06:38.360 --> 01:06:41.540 align:middle line:84% to the next level of support for these businesses. 01:06:41.540 --> 01:06:44.520 align:middle line:84% And I hope the amendment is adopted. 01:06:44.520 --> 01:06:46.490 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption 01:06:46.490 --> 01:06:49.130 align:middle line:90% of the amendment as redrafted. 01:06:49.130 --> 01:06:50.880 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:06:50.880 --> 01:06:51.672 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:06:51.672 --> 01:06:52.380 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:06:52.380 --> 01:06:55.640 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is redrafted. 01:06:55.640 --> 01:06:59.090 align:middle line:84% Now we turn to number four offered 01:06:59.090 --> 01:07:01.610 align:middle line:84% by the senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, 01:07:01.610 --> 01:07:05.100 align:middle line:84% Ms. Spilka, the title of which the clerk will read. 01:07:05.100 --> 01:07:08.146 align:middle line:84% Amendment number four by Ms. Spilka, Corrective Amendment. 01:07:08.146 --> 01:07:12.040 align:middle line:90% 01:07:12.040 --> 01:07:14.490 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 01:07:14.490 --> 01:07:17.530 align:middle line:84% Madame President, move the Senate be in a brief recess. 01:07:17.530 --> 01:07:21.816 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in a brief recess. 01:07:21.816 --> 01:07:32.290 align:middle line:90% 01:07:32.290 --> 01:07:34.240 align:middle line:90% Question number four. 01:07:34.240 --> 01:07:37.130 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the amendment. 01:07:37.130 --> 01:07:38.480 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:07:38.480 --> 01:07:39.740 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:07:39.740 --> 01:07:40.735 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:07:40.735 --> 01:07:43.480 align:middle line:90% The amendment is adopted. 01:07:43.480 --> 01:07:45.310 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 01:07:45.310 --> 01:07:48.736 align:middle line:90% to a third reading as amended. 01:07:48.736 --> 01:07:50.300 align:middle line:90% Isn't this a roll call? 01:07:50.300 --> 01:07:50.920 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:50.920 --> 01:07:52.660 align:middle line:90% You have to read it. 01:07:52.660 --> 01:07:55.520 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:07:55.520 --> 01:07:56.330 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:07:56.330 --> 01:07:57.070 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:07:57.070 --> 01:07:58.990 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 01:07:58.990 --> 01:08:00.670 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 01:08:00.670 --> 01:08:02.895 align:middle line:84% An act establishing the Mass Made program, 01:08:02.895 --> 01:08:05.800 align:middle line:90% Senate number 178 amended. 01:08:05.800 --> 01:08:07.300 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 01:08:07.300 --> 01:08:09.310 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 01:08:09.310 --> 01:08:10.620 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 01:08:10.620 --> 01:08:12.970 align:middle line:90% A roll call has been ordered. 01:08:12.970 --> 01:08:14.920 align:middle line:90% Those members-- no. 01:08:14.920 --> 01:08:17.490 align:middle line:84% The chair will be in receipt of-- 01:08:17.490 --> 01:08:18.710 align:middle line:90% no. 01:08:18.710 --> 01:08:19.930 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the roll. 01:08:19.930 --> 01:08:24.069 align:middle line:90% 01:08:24.069 --> 01:08:26.631 align:middle line:90% Michael J Barrett. 01:08:26.631 --> 01:08:28.530 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore. 01:08:28.530 --> 01:08:29.029 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:29.029 --> 01:08:31.130 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:31.130 --> 01:08:32.720 align:middle line:90% Michael D Brady. 01:08:32.720 --> 01:08:35.185 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:35.185 --> 01:08:37.157 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:37.157 --> 01:08:39.129 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger. 01:08:39.129 --> 01:08:43.090 align:middle line:90% 01:08:43.090 --> 01:08:44.399 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz. 01:08:44.399 --> 01:08:45.020 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:45.020 --> 01:08:46.438 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:46.438 --> 01:08:47.700 align:middle line:90% Cynthis Stone-Cream. 01:08:47.700 --> 01:08:48.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:48.200 --> 01:08:50.270 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:50.270 --> 01:08:51.220 align:middle line:90% Julian Seer. 01:08:51.220 --> 01:08:52.066 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:52.066 --> 01:08:53.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:53.760 --> 01:08:56.029 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. deMacedo. 01:08:56.029 --> 01:08:57.330 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:57.330 --> 01:08:59.892 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:59.892 --> 01:09:01.784 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico. 01:09:01.784 --> 01:09:03.676 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:03.676 --> 01:09:05.569 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:05.569 --> 01:09:06.729 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donaghue. 01:09:06.729 --> 01:09:07.229 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:07.229 --> 01:09:08.439 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:08.439 --> 01:09:10.010 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 01:09:10.010 --> 01:09:10.670 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:10.670 --> 01:09:11.960 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:11.960 --> 01:09:12.890 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 01:09:12.890 --> 01:09:13.742 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:13.742 --> 01:09:15.450 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:15.450 --> 01:09:16.279 align:middle line:90% Paul R. Feeney. 01:09:16.279 --> 01:09:16.779 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:16.779 --> 01:09:18.593 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:18.593 --> 01:09:21.750 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Friedman. 01:09:21.750 --> 01:09:22.938 align:middle line:90% Ann M. Gobi. 01:09:22.938 --> 01:09:23.438 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:23.438 --> 01:09:24.406 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:24.406 --> 01:09:25.569 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds. 01:09:25.569 --> 01:09:26.210 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:26.210 --> 01:09:28.189 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:28.189 --> 01:09:29.470 align:middle line:90% Donald M. Hummerson Jr. 01:09:29.470 --> 01:09:30.220 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:30.220 --> 01:09:31.513 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:31.513 --> 01:09:34.680 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jalen. 01:09:34.680 --> 01:09:35.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:35.200 --> 01:09:37.120 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:37.120 --> 01:09:38.050 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan. 01:09:38.050 --> 01:09:38.770 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:38.770 --> 01:09:40.250 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:40.250 --> 01:09:41.439 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser. 01:09:41.439 --> 01:09:42.170 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:42.170 --> 01:09:44.389 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:44.389 --> 01:09:45.750 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis. 01:09:45.750 --> 01:09:46.249 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:46.249 --> 01:09:47.180 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:47.180 --> 01:09:48.189 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien. 01:09:48.189 --> 01:09:49.170 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:49.170 --> 01:09:50.330 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:50.330 --> 01:09:51.886 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely. 01:09:51.886 --> 01:09:52.385 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:52.385 --> 01:09:53.840 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:53.840 --> 01:09:55.040 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny. 01:09:55.040 --> 01:09:55.870 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:55.870 --> 01:09:57.252 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:57.252 --> 01:09:59.136 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore. 01:09:59.136 --> 01:10:00.080 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:00.080 --> 01:10:00.903 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:00.903 --> 01:10:02.271 align:middle line:90% Patrick M O'Connor. 01:10:02.271 --> 01:10:02.770 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:02.770 --> 01:10:04.494 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:04.494 --> 01:10:06.366 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor-Ives. 01:10:06.366 --> 01:10:07.310 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:07.310 --> 01:10:08.592 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:08.592 --> 01:10:10.476 align:middle line:90% Mark R. Pacheco. 01:10:10.476 --> 01:10:11.420 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:11.420 --> 01:10:12.920 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:12.920 --> 01:10:14.300 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Rodricks. 01:10:14.300 --> 01:10:14.800 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:14.800 --> 01:10:16.250 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:16.250 --> 01:10:18.100 align:middle line:90% Stanley C. Rosenberg. 01:10:18.100 --> 01:10:18.600 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:18.600 --> 01:10:19.980 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:19.980 --> 01:10:21.290 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross. 01:10:21.290 --> 01:10:22.110 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:22.110 --> 01:10:23.850 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:23.850 --> 01:10:25.080 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush. 01:10:25.080 --> 01:10:25.830 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:25.830 --> 01:10:27.660 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:27.660 --> 01:10:28.760 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka. 01:10:28.760 --> 01:10:29.730 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:29.730 --> 01:10:31.656 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:31.656 --> 01:10:33.050 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr. 01:10:33.050 --> 01:10:33.550 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:33.550 --> 01:10:34.740 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:34.740 --> 01:10:35.960 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty. 01:10:35.960 --> 01:10:36.730 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:36.730 --> 01:10:37.795 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:37.795 --> 01:10:39.770 align:middle line:90% Dean A. Tran. 01:10:39.770 --> 01:10:40.270 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:40.270 --> 01:10:41.260 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:10:41.260 --> 01:10:44.725 align:middle line:90% And James T. Welch. 01:10:44.725 --> 01:10:47.695 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:10:47.695 --> 01:10:51.040 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Norfolk-- 01:10:51.040 --> 01:10:53.878 align:middle line:84% Second Suffolk and Middlesex, Mr. Brownsberger. 01:10:53.878 --> 01:10:55.766 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 01:10:55.766 --> 01:10:58.130 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:10:58.130 --> 01:11:00.280 align:middle line:84% William N. Brownsberger votes yes. 01:11:00.280 --> 01:11:02.462 align:middle line:90% Have all members been reported? 01:11:02.462 --> 01:11:10.269 align:middle line:90% 01:11:10.269 --> 01:11:11.060 align:middle line:90% Harriet L. Chandler 01:11:11.060 --> 01:11:12.045 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:11:12.045 --> 01:11:12.545 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:11:12.545 --> 01:11:25.910 align:middle line:90% 01:11:25.910 --> 01:11:28.692 align:middle line:84% The senator from Hamden, Mr. Welch. 01:11:28.692 --> 01:11:30.660 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madame President. 01:11:30.660 --> 01:11:32.630 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:11:32.630 --> 01:11:35.012 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch votes yes. 01:11:35.012 --> 01:11:45.490 align:middle line:90% 01:11:45.490 --> 01:11:48.430 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 36 having voted in the affirmative, none 01:11:48.430 --> 01:11:52.960 align:middle line:84% in the negative, the bill is passed to be engrossed. 01:11:52.960 --> 01:11:55.810 align:middle line:84% The senator from Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester, 01:11:55.810 --> 01:11:57.220 align:middle line:90% Mr. Rosenberg. 01:11:57.220 --> 01:12:00.790 align:middle line:84% The senator from Hamden and Hampshire, Mr. Hummison. 01:12:00.790 --> 01:12:05.780 align:middle line:84% The senator from Hamden and Hampshire and Middlesex, Ms. 01:12:05.780 --> 01:12:06.280 align:middle line:90% Gobi. 01:12:06.280 --> 01:12:10.090 align:middle line:84% And the senator from Berkshire, Hamden, Hampshire, 01:12:10.090 --> 01:12:13.780 align:middle line:84% and Franklin, Mr. Hinds move that when 01:12:13.780 --> 01:12:16.570 align:middle line:84% the Senate adjourn today it do so 01:12:16.570 --> 01:12:19.660 align:middle line:84% in memory of Representative Peter Cocotte. 01:12:19.660 --> 01:12:22.850 align:middle line:90% 01:12:22.850 --> 01:12:24.950 align:middle line:84% Representative Peter Cocotte of Florence 01:12:24.950 --> 01:12:29.840 align:middle line:84% passed away peacefully on February 22, at the age of 61 01:12:29.840 --> 01:12:31.490 align:middle line:90% after a brief illness. 01:12:31.490 --> 01:12:33.740 align:middle line:84% His wife Charlene and sons, Jake and Luke, 01:12:33.740 --> 01:12:37.790 align:middle line:84% were by his side, as were his four devoted siblings. 01:12:37.790 --> 01:12:40.280 align:middle line:84% Peter was raised on Chestnut Street in Florence 01:12:40.280 --> 01:12:44.930 align:middle line:84% and graduated from Northampton high school in 1974. 01:12:44.930 --> 01:12:48.680 align:middle line:84% He participated in both football and track and field there. 01:12:48.680 --> 01:12:52.190 align:middle line:84% He still holds the Northampton high school discus record 01:12:52.190 --> 01:12:55.400 align:middle line:84% and he was a member of the 1974 Western Massachusetts 01:12:55.400 --> 01:12:59.180 align:middle line:84% outdoor track and field championship team. 01:12:59.180 --> 01:13:01.880 align:middle line:84% After graduating from Brown in 1978, 01:13:01.880 --> 01:13:04.190 align:middle line:84% Peter returned to North Hampton and began 01:13:04.190 --> 01:13:06.320 align:middle line:84% working for Representative Bill Nagle, 01:13:06.320 --> 01:13:09.930 align:middle line:84% serving as his Chief of Staff for more than 20 years. 01:13:09.930 --> 01:13:12.020 align:middle line:84% He succeeded Representative Nagle 01:13:12.020 --> 01:13:15.140 align:middle line:84% through a special election in 2002 01:13:15.140 --> 01:13:17.640 align:middle line:84% and rose to be the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Health 01:13:17.640 --> 01:13:19.220 align:middle line:90% Care Finance. 01:13:19.220 --> 01:13:21.680 align:middle line:84% He was held in very high esteem by his colleagues 01:13:21.680 --> 01:13:25.220 align:middle line:84% at the state house, and by the people in his district. 01:13:25.220 --> 01:13:27.380 align:middle line:84% Peter had a number of signature accomplishments 01:13:27.380 --> 01:13:28.730 align:middle line:90% during his tenure. 01:13:28.730 --> 01:13:31.580 align:middle line:84% But he was especially proud to have voted for same sex 01:13:31.580 --> 01:13:35.570 align:middle line:84% marriage rights at the 2004 Constitutional Convention, 01:13:35.570 --> 01:13:39.470 align:middle line:84% to have shepherded the Ethics Reform bill in 2009 01:13:39.470 --> 01:13:42.230 align:middle line:84% as Chair of the House Ethics Committee, 01:13:42.230 --> 01:13:48.050 align:middle line:84% and in 2015 his leadership role in reforming and modernizing 01:13:48.050 --> 01:13:51.080 align:middle line:84% the Commonwealth's public records laws. 01:13:51.080 --> 01:13:54.480 align:middle line:84% Peter's commitment to his constituents was unwavering 01:13:54.480 --> 01:13:56.570 align:middle line:84% and he felt it was an honor and a privilege 01:13:56.570 --> 01:13:58.340 align:middle line:90% to do the people's work. 01:13:58.340 --> 01:14:01.100 align:middle line:84% He was a very grateful person to the voters of the First 01:14:01.100 --> 01:14:04.730 align:middle line:84% Hampshire district for their loyal support over the past 16 01:14:04.730 --> 01:14:08.200 align:middle line:84% years, Peter leaves his wife of 29 years, 01:14:08.200 --> 01:14:11.810 align:middle line:84% Charlene O'Donnell Cocotte of Florence, 01:14:11.810 --> 01:14:15.620 align:middle line:84% and his sons Jake of Boston and Luke of Northhampton, 01:14:15.620 --> 01:14:20.240 align:middle line:84% as well as brothers Paul and Joseph, sisters Mary Leanna 01:14:20.240 --> 01:14:22.940 align:middle line:84% and Cathy Johnson and their families. 01:14:22.940 --> 01:14:28.110 align:middle line:90% 01:14:28.110 --> 01:14:30.270 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:14:30.270 --> 01:14:31.240 align:middle line:90% Aye. 01:14:31.240 --> 01:14:32.810 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:14:32.810 --> 01:14:33.750 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:14:33.750 --> 01:14:35.910 align:middle line:90% And the motion prevails. 01:14:35.910 --> 01:14:39.600 align:middle line:84% We will have a moment of silence in his memory. 01:14:39.600 --> 01:14:56.100 align:middle line:90% 01:14:56.100 --> 01:15:03.740 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Essex, Ms. O'Connor Ives, 01:15:03.740 --> 01:15:05.912 align:middle line:84% offers an order which the clerk will read. 01:15:05.912 --> 01:15:07.620 align:middle line:84% Order that when the Senate adjourns today 01:15:07.620 --> 01:15:10.525 align:middle line:84% it adjourn to meet again on Monday next, at 11:00 AM. 01:15:10.525 --> 01:15:12.650 align:middle line:84% The clerk be directed to dispense with the printing 01:15:12.650 --> 01:15:13.430 align:middle line:90% of a calendar. 01:15:13.430 --> 01:15:15.260 align:middle line:84% Question comes on adoption of the order. 01:15:15.260 --> 01:15:16.500 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 01:15:16.500 --> 01:15:17.440 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 01:15:17.440 --> 01:15:19.890 align:middle line:90% And the order is adopted. 01:15:19.890 --> 01:15:21.807 align:middle line:90% Senate stands in recess. 01:15:21.807 --> 01:15:22.306 align:middle line:90% No? 01:15:22.306 --> 01:15:25.090 align:middle line:90% 01:15:25.090 --> 01:15:26.340 align:middle line:90% This-- excuse me. 01:15:26.340 --> 01:15:29.380 align:middle line:84% The senate-- the senator from Second Hamden and Hampshire, 01:15:29.380 --> 01:15:32.260 align:middle line:84% Mr. Hummison, moves that the Senate do now adjourn. 01:15:32.260 --> 01:15:34.340 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:15:34.340 --> 01:15:35.330 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:15:35.330 --> 01:15:37.060 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it. and the Senate stands 01:15:37.060 --> 01:15:41.140 align:middle line:84% adjourned to meet again on Monday next, at 11 o'clock. 01:15:41.140 --> 01:15:45.640 align:middle line:84% And we have adjourned in memory of Representative Cocotte. 01:15:45.640 --> 01:15:50.040 align:middle line:84% And we will meet again on Monday next at 11:00 AM. 01:15:50.040 --> 01:16:00.683 align:middle line:90%