WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:08.780 align:middle line:90% 00:00:08.780 --> 00:00:10.030 align:middle line:90% To the flag. 00:00:10.030 --> 00:00:14.140 align:middle line:84% I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 00:00:14.140 --> 00:00:18.580 align:middle line:84% and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, 00:00:18.580 --> 00:00:22.000 align:middle line:84% indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 00:00:22.000 --> 00:00:23.560 align:middle line:84% The Senate will be in recess subject 00:00:23.560 --> 00:00:25.187 align:middle line:90% to the call of the chair. 00:00:25.187 --> 00:00:28.596 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:00:28.596 --> 00:00:43.230 align:middle line:90% 00:00:43.230 --> 00:00:44.850 align:middle line:90% The Senate will come to order. 00:00:44.850 --> 00:00:51.430 align:middle line:84% I ask that you take your seats and subdue your conversations. 00:00:51.430 --> 00:00:54.360 align:middle line:84% One matter comes before the Senate 00:00:54.360 --> 00:00:57.960 align:middle line:84% before its final passage requiring the adoption 00:00:57.960 --> 00:00:59.880 align:middle line:90% of an emergency preamble. 00:00:59.880 --> 00:01:01.470 align:middle line:84% And under the Constitution, there 00:01:01.470 --> 00:01:03.690 align:middle line:90% is required a standing vote. 00:01:03.690 --> 00:01:07.610 align:middle line:84% An act designating a certain bridge in the town of Lee 00:01:07.610 --> 00:01:13.799 align:middle line:84% as the Lou Digrigoli Memorial Bridge, House number 4156. 00:01:13.799 --> 00:01:15.465 align:middle line:84% Those members voting in the affirmative, 00:01:15.465 --> 00:01:17.010 align:middle line:90% please rise to be counted. 00:01:17.010 --> 00:01:25.423 align:middle line:90% 00:01:25.423 --> 00:01:26.860 align:middle line:90% 13. 00:01:26.860 --> 00:01:29.110 align:middle line:84% Those opposed, pleasae rise and be counted. 00:01:29.110 --> 00:01:33.090 align:middle line:90% 00:01:33.090 --> 00:01:35.910 align:middle line:84% 13 members having voted in the affirmative, no members 00:01:35.910 --> 00:01:38.460 align:middle line:84% having voted in the negative, the emergency preamble 00:01:38.460 --> 00:01:39.610 align:middle line:90% is adopted. 00:01:39.610 --> 00:01:42.210 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] Brief recess. 00:01:42.210 --> 00:01:58.590 align:middle line:90% 00:01:58.590 --> 00:02:00.210 align:middle line:90% Clerk will read. 00:02:00.210 --> 00:02:02.544 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:02:02.544 --> 00:02:04.229 align:middle line:90% That's a handsome suit. 00:02:04.229 --> 00:02:06.270 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] in his elevation to the rank of Eagle 00:02:06.270 --> 00:02:08.934 align:middle line:84% Scout by [INAUDIBLE] resolutions congratulating 00:02:08.934 --> 00:02:10.350 align:middle line:84% Jonathan Christopher [? Pelimer ?] 00:02:10.350 --> 00:02:12.630 align:middle line:84% of the town of Danvers on his elevation 00:02:12.630 --> 00:02:15.700 align:middle line:84% to the rank of Eagle Scout, and by Mr. Rosenberg, 00:02:15.700 --> 00:02:18.630 align:middle line:84% resolutions congratulating Dr. Jane Lynn Griesemer 00:02:18.630 --> 00:02:21.750 align:middle line:84% on the occasion of her retirement. 00:02:21.750 --> 00:02:24.390 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the resolutions. 00:02:24.390 --> 00:02:26.660 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed. 00:02:26.660 --> 00:02:27.160 align:middle line:90% No. 00:02:27.160 --> 00:02:27.910 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:02:27.910 --> 00:02:29.325 align:middle line:90% And the resolutions are adopted. 00:02:29.325 --> 00:02:32.620 align:middle line:90% 00:02:32.620 --> 00:02:34.406 align:middle line:90% Reports of a committee. 00:02:34.406 --> 00:02:37.220 align:middle line:90% 00:02:37.220 --> 00:02:39.980 align:middle line:84% The Committees on Rules two branches [INAUDIBLE] 00:02:39.980 --> 00:02:42.166 align:middle line:84% the Senate but several Senate petitions reports 00:02:42.166 --> 00:02:43.790 align:middle line:84% recommend that [INAUDIBLE] be suspended 00:02:43.790 --> 00:02:48.590 align:middle line:84% with reference thereto [INAUDIBLE] for the committee. 00:02:48.590 --> 00:02:52.490 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. Creem, 00:02:52.490 --> 00:02:56.390 align:middle line:84% moves that Senate rule 36 be suspended so that the matter 00:02:56.390 --> 00:02:57.920 align:middle line:90% may be taken up forthwith. 00:02:57.920 --> 00:03:00.840 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:03:00.840 --> 00:03:01.620 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:03:01.620 --> 00:03:02.703 align:middle line:90% And the rule is suspended. 00:03:02.703 --> 00:03:06.590 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on suspension of joint role 12. 00:03:06.590 --> 00:03:10.140 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:03:10.140 --> 00:03:11.340 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:03:11.340 --> 00:03:13.070 align:middle line:90% And the rules are suspended. 00:03:13.070 --> 00:03:14.750 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:03:14.750 --> 00:03:17.150 align:middle line:84% Will you subdue your conversations? 00:03:17.150 --> 00:03:19.910 align:middle line:84% Will you please take your seats so that we can get on 00:03:19.910 --> 00:03:24.320 align:middle line:90% with the business of this body? 00:03:24.320 --> 00:03:27.332 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:03:27.332 --> 00:03:28.040 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:03:28.040 --> 00:03:29.340 align:middle line:90% And the rules are suspended. 00:03:29.340 --> 00:03:32.990 align:middle line:84% The petitions will be severally referred to various committees. 00:03:32.990 --> 00:03:34.559 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:03:34.559 --> 00:03:36.350 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Ways and Means [INAUDIBLE] 00:03:36.350 --> 00:03:38.224 align:middle line:84% the house bill establishing a sick leave bank 00:03:38.224 --> 00:03:40.430 align:middle line:84% for Elise Sanchez O'Shea, an employee 00:03:40.430 --> 00:03:42.710 align:middle line:84% of the trial courthouse number 4150, 00:03:42.710 --> 00:03:45.310 align:middle line:84% reports recommend the same ought to pass, 00:03:45.310 --> 00:03:47.330 align:middle line:84% Karen E. Spilka for the committee. 00:03:47.330 --> 00:03:50.180 align:middle line:84% The senator from Norfolk and Plymouth, Mr. Keenan, 00:03:50.180 --> 00:03:52.100 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent to suspend 00:03:52.100 --> 00:03:55.190 align:middle line:84% the rules to allow the matter to be considered forthwith. 00:03:55.190 --> 00:03:56.235 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:03:56.235 --> 00:03:57.110 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:03:57.110 --> 00:03:58.380 align:middle line:90% And the rules are suspended. 00:03:58.380 --> 00:04:00.171 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:04:00.171 --> 00:04:01.370 align:middle line:90% to a third reading. 00:04:01.370 --> 00:04:03.692 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:04:03.692 --> 00:04:04.400 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:04:04.400 --> 00:04:06.191 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading, 00:04:06.191 --> 00:04:07.310 align:middle line:90% third reading of the bill. 00:04:07.310 --> 00:04:09.040 align:middle line:84% An act establishing a sick leave bank 00:04:09.040 --> 00:04:11.390 align:middle line:84% for Elise Sanchez O'Shea, an employee of the trial 00:04:11.390 --> 00:04:12.984 align:middle line:84% court of the Commonwealth house number 00:04:12.984 --> 00:04:15.150 align:middle line:84% 4150, its title having been changed by the Committee 00:04:15.150 --> 00:04:16.310 align:middle line:90% on Bills in the third reading. 00:04:16.310 --> 00:04:17.810 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:04:17.810 --> 00:04:20.720 align:middle line:84% The question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed. 00:04:20.720 --> 00:04:23.072 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:04:23.072 --> 00:04:23.780 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:04:23.780 --> 00:04:25.790 align:middle line:84% And the bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:04:25.790 --> 00:04:26.919 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:04:26.919 --> 00:04:28.710 align:middle line:84% The committee on ways and means [INAUDIBLE] 00:04:28.710 --> 00:04:31.250 align:middle line:84% refer the Senate bill relative to financial literacy 00:04:31.250 --> 00:04:33.004 align:middle line:90% in schools, Senate number 249. 00:04:33.004 --> 00:04:34.670 align:middle line:84% Reports recommend the same ought to pass 00:04:34.670 --> 00:04:36.503 align:middle line:84% within an amendment substituting a new draft 00:04:36.503 --> 00:04:39.470 align:middle line:84% with the same title, Senate number 2343, Karen E. 00:04:39.470 --> 00:04:41.060 align:middle line:90% Spilka for the committee. 00:04:41.060 --> 00:04:44.450 align:middle line:84% The senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, Miss Spilka, 00:04:44.450 --> 00:04:47.870 align:middle line:84% has presented an order which the clerk will read. 00:04:47.870 --> 00:04:50.360 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] standing Senate rule 7 or any other rule 00:04:50.360 --> 00:04:53.990 align:middle line:84% to the contrary, the Senate bill relative to financial literacy 00:04:53.990 --> 00:04:56.711 align:middle line:84% in schools, Senate number 249, the Committee on Ways and Means 00:04:56.711 --> 00:04:58.960 align:middle line:84% having recommended the bill be amended by substituting 00:04:58.960 --> 00:05:01.340 align:middle line:84% a new draft, Senate number 2343 shall 00:05:01.340 --> 00:05:03.710 align:middle line:84% be placed [INAUDIBLE] as a date for a second meeting 00:05:03.710 --> 00:05:06.800 align:middle line:90% on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018. 00:05:06.800 --> 00:05:08.674 align:middle line:84% All amendments shall be filed electronically 00:05:08.674 --> 00:05:10.340 align:middle line:84% in the office of the clerk of the Senate 00:05:10.340 --> 00:05:13.830 align:middle line:84% by 5:00 PM on Monday, March 19th, 2018. 00:05:13.830 --> 00:05:16.220 align:middle line:84% All such amendments shall be second reading amendments 00:05:16.220 --> 00:05:18.905 align:middle line:90% to Senate number 2343. 00:05:18.905 --> 00:05:21.280 align:middle line:84% But further amendments in third degree to such amendments 00:05:21.280 --> 00:05:22.380 align:middle line:90% shall be in order. 00:05:22.380 --> 00:05:24.740 align:middle line:84% The clerk shall further specify the procedure and format 00:05:24.740 --> 00:05:27.350 align:middle line:84% for filing all amendments consistent with this order. 00:05:27.350 --> 00:05:29.900 align:middle line:84% After the bill is amended and is ordered to a third reading, 00:05:29.900 --> 00:05:31.530 align:middle line:84% it shall immediately be read a third time. 00:05:31.530 --> 00:05:32.720 align:middle line:84% And the question shall then immediately 00:05:32.720 --> 00:05:34.424 align:middle line:84% be on passing it to be engrossed. 00:05:34.424 --> 00:05:35.840 align:middle line:84% And no amendment shall be in order 00:05:35.840 --> 00:05:37.340 align:middle line:84% of the third reading of the bill unless recommended 00:05:37.340 --> 00:05:39.890 align:middle line:84% by the Committee on Bills in the third reading. 00:05:39.890 --> 00:05:41.270 align:middle line:90% Refer to the Committee on Rules. 00:05:41.270 --> 00:05:42.500 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:05:42.500 --> 00:05:44.780 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Rules [INAUDIBLE] senate order report 00:05:44.780 --> 00:05:46.696 align:middle line:84% recommend [? the same ?] ought to be adopted-- 00:05:46.696 --> 00:05:48.690 align:middle line:84% Mark C. Montigny for the committee. 00:05:48.690 --> 00:05:51.920 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Suffolk and Middlesex, 00:05:51.920 --> 00:05:54.050 align:middle line:84% Mr. Brownsberger, moves that the rules 00:05:54.050 --> 00:05:56.870 align:middle line:84% be suspended so that the matter may be considered forthwith. 00:05:56.870 --> 00:05:59.942 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:05:59.942 --> 00:06:00.650 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:06:00.650 --> 00:06:01.890 align:middle line:90% And the rules are suspended. 00:06:01.890 --> 00:06:04.430 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on the adoption of the order. 00:06:04.430 --> 00:06:07.350 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:06:07.350 --> 00:06:08.270 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:06:08.270 --> 00:06:10.010 align:middle line:90% And the order is adopted. 00:06:10.010 --> 00:06:11.445 align:middle line:90% Report of a committee. 00:06:11.445 --> 00:06:15.720 align:middle line:90% 00:06:15.720 --> 00:06:17.130 align:middle line:90% Report? 00:06:17.130 --> 00:06:17.630 align:middle line:90% Yep. 00:06:17.630 --> 00:06:19.421 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Ways and Means [? rules ?] 00:06:19.421 --> 00:06:21.770 align:middle line:84% refer the Senate bill relative to manufactured housing 00:06:21.770 --> 00:06:23.900 align:middle line:90% community center number 743. 00:06:23.900 --> 00:06:25.760 align:middle line:84% Reports recommend the same ought to pass 00:06:25.760 --> 00:06:28.385 align:middle line:84% with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title, 00:06:28.385 --> 00:06:30.030 align:middle line:90% same number 2344-- 00:06:30.030 --> 00:06:31.475 align:middle line:84% Karen E. Spilka for the committee. 00:06:31.475 --> 00:06:33.433 align:middle line:84% Senator for Middlesex and Norfolk, Miss Spilka, 00:06:33.433 --> 00:06:35.914 align:middle line:84% has presented in an order which the clerk will read. 00:06:35.914 --> 00:06:38.330 align:middle line:84% Order that notwithstanding Senate rule 7 or any other rule 00:06:38.330 --> 00:06:40.038 align:middle line:84% to the contrary, the Senate bill relative 00:06:40.038 --> 00:06:41.540 align:middle line:84% to manufactured housing community 00:06:41.540 --> 00:06:44.144 align:middle line:84% center number 743, the Committee on Ways and Means 00:06:44.144 --> 00:06:46.310 align:middle line:84% having recommend the bill be amended by substituting 00:06:46.310 --> 00:06:48.494 align:middle line:84% a new draft, number 2344, shall be 00:06:48.494 --> 00:06:50.660 align:middle line:84% placed on the order of the date for a second reading 00:06:50.660 --> 00:06:53.377 align:middle line:90% on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018. 00:06:53.377 --> 00:06:55.210 align:middle line:84% All amendments shall be filed electronically 00:06:55.210 --> 00:06:56.876 align:middle line:84% in the office of the clerk of the Senate 00:06:56.876 --> 00:06:59.914 align:middle line:84% by 5:00 PM on Monday, March 19th, 2018. 00:06:59.914 --> 00:07:02.330 align:middle line:84% And all such amendments shall be second reading amendments 00:07:02.330 --> 00:07:03.760 align:middle line:90% to Senate number 2344. 00:07:03.760 --> 00:07:06.530 align:middle line:84% But further amendments in the third degree to such amendments 00:07:06.530 --> 00:07:07.309 align:middle line:90% shall be in order. 00:07:07.309 --> 00:07:09.350 align:middle line:84% And the clerk shall further specify the procedure 00:07:09.350 --> 00:07:11.206 align:middle line:84% and format for filing all amendments 00:07:11.206 --> 00:07:12.330 align:middle line:90% consistent with this order. 00:07:12.330 --> 00:07:15.080 align:middle line:84% After the bill is amended and is ordered to a third reading, 00:07:15.080 --> 00:07:16.875 align:middle line:84% it shall immediately be read a third time. 00:07:16.875 --> 00:07:18.500 align:middle line:84% And the question shall then immediately 00:07:18.500 --> 00:07:20.174 align:middle line:84% be on passing it to be engrossed. 00:07:20.174 --> 00:07:21.590 align:middle line:84% And no amendment shall be in order 00:07:21.590 --> 00:07:23.090 align:middle line:84% at the third reading of the bill unless recommended 00:07:23.090 --> 00:07:24.950 align:middle line:84% by the Committee on Bills in the third reading. 00:07:24.950 --> 00:07:26.720 align:middle line:84% Under the rules referred to the Committee 00:07:26.720 --> 00:07:28.872 align:middle line:90% on Rules [? reporting body. ?] 00:07:28.872 --> 00:07:30.830 align:middle line:84% The Committee on Rules [INAUDIBLE] Senate order 00:07:30.830 --> 00:07:32.829 align:middle line:84% reports recommend the same ought to be adopted-- 00:07:32.829 --> 00:07:36.380 align:middle line:84% Mark C. Montigny for the committee. 00:07:36.380 --> 00:07:39.050 align:middle line:84% Mr. Rosenburg moves that the rules be suspended so that 00:07:39.050 --> 00:07:42.470 align:middle line:90% the matter [GAVEL]-- 00:07:42.470 --> 00:07:44.570 align:middle line:84% the chair cannot even hear herself, 00:07:44.570 --> 00:07:46.730 align:middle line:90% yet alone the rest of the body. 00:07:46.730 --> 00:07:50.520 align:middle line:84% Please subdue your conversations. 00:07:50.520 --> 00:07:53.300 align:middle line:84% The senator from Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester, 00:07:53.300 --> 00:07:55.010 align:middle line:84% Mr. Rosenburg, moves that the rules 00:07:55.010 --> 00:07:57.770 align:middle line:84% are suspended so that the matter may be considered forthwith. 00:07:57.770 --> 00:08:01.170 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:08:01.170 --> 00:08:02.240 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:08:02.240 --> 00:08:03.450 align:middle line:90% And the rules are suspended. 00:08:03.450 --> 00:08:05.960 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on the adoption of the order. 00:08:05.960 --> 00:08:08.852 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:08:08.852 --> 00:08:09.560 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:08:09.560 --> 00:08:12.320 align:middle line:90% And the order is adopted. 00:08:12.320 --> 00:08:13.970 align:middle line:90% Paper from the House. 00:08:13.970 --> 00:08:17.660 align:middle line:84% The Senate bill to protect access to confidential health 00:08:17.660 --> 00:08:20.000 align:middle line:84% care, Senate number 2296 comes from the House 00:08:20.000 --> 00:08:22.280 align:middle line:84% with the endorsement, that the House has passed a bill 00:08:22.280 --> 00:08:24.710 align:middle line:84% to be engrossed in concurrence with an amendment striking out 00:08:24.710 --> 00:08:26.780 align:middle line:84% all [? after the ?] enacting clause and ensuring 00:08:26.780 --> 00:08:31.440 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] contained in House document numbered 4256 amended. 00:08:31.440 --> 00:08:33.650 align:middle line:84% Senator from Worcester and Middlesex, Mr. Tran, 00:08:33.650 --> 00:08:36.200 align:middle line:84% moves that the rules be suspended to allow the matter 00:08:36.200 --> 00:08:37.850 align:middle line:90% to be considered forthwith. 00:08:37.850 --> 00:08:39.510 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:08:39.510 --> 00:08:41.010 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:08:41.010 --> 00:08:42.600 align:middle line:90% And the rules are suspended. 00:08:42.600 --> 00:08:45.620 align:middle line:84% The question comes on concurring in the House amendment. 00:08:45.620 --> 00:08:48.000 align:middle line:84% Senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, Miss Spilka, 00:08:48.000 --> 00:08:50.810 align:middle line:84% moves that the Senate concur in the House amendment 00:08:50.810 --> 00:08:54.277 align:middle line:84% with a further amendment which the clerk will read. 00:08:54.277 --> 00:08:56.360 align:middle line:84% Miss Spilka moves to concur in the House amendment 00:08:56.360 --> 00:08:59.030 align:middle line:84% with a further amendment by inserting after section 3 00:08:59.030 --> 00:09:00.820 align:middle line:90% a new section 3(a). 00:09:00.820 --> 00:09:04.650 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:09:04.650 --> 00:09:05.765 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:09:05.765 --> 00:09:06.695 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:09:06.695 --> 00:09:08.820 align:middle line:90% The amendment is stopped. 00:09:08.820 --> 00:09:09.405 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:09:09.405 --> 00:09:21.450 align:middle line:90% 00:09:21.450 --> 00:09:26.525 align:middle line:84% The senator from the First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:09:26.525 --> 00:09:27.650 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:09:27.650 --> 00:09:29.550 align:middle line:84% It is wonderful to see you upon the rostrum 00:09:29.550 --> 00:09:31.200 align:middle line:84% and to be gathered with you here today, 00:09:31.200 --> 00:09:34.260 align:middle line:84% obviously in the spirit of Saint Patrick. 00:09:34.260 --> 00:09:36.290 align:middle line:84% Madam President, pursuant to Rule 13(b), 00:09:36.290 --> 00:09:38.310 align:middle line:84% I move there be a Republican caucus 00:09:38.310 --> 00:09:41.340 align:middle line:90% until the hour of 2:20 PM. 00:09:41.340 --> 00:09:42.850 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:09:42.850 --> 00:09:48.090 align:middle line:84% Senate will have a brief recess for a Republican caucus 00:09:48.090 --> 00:09:49.515 align:middle line:90% to 2:20 PM. 00:09:49.515 --> 00:10:01.235 align:middle line:90% 00:10:01.235 --> 00:10:01.735 align:middle line:90% Order. 00:10:01.735 --> 00:10:04.750 align:middle line:90% 00:10:04.750 --> 00:10:08.040 align:middle line:84% Question comes on the Senate concurring with the House 00:10:08.040 --> 00:10:12.120 align:middle line:84% on the further amendment which the clerk will read. 00:10:12.120 --> 00:10:14.130 align:middle line:90% By adding another section 3(a). 00:10:14.130 --> 00:10:17.040 align:middle line:90% 00:10:17.040 --> 00:10:21.200 align:middle line:84% All right, senator from First Essex and Middlesex, 00:10:21.200 --> 00:10:23.650 align:middle line:84% Mr. Tarr-- for what reason does the gentleman rise? 00:10:23.650 --> 00:10:25.800 align:middle line:84% Well, Madam President, it appears that we now 00:10:25.800 --> 00:10:28.230 align:middle line:84% have back to us a further amendment 00:10:28.230 --> 00:10:29.850 align:middle line:90% on the so-called PATCH Act. 00:10:29.850 --> 00:10:33.210 align:middle line:84% And it further appears that the covert conference committee was 00:10:33.210 --> 00:10:36.882 align:middle line:84% at work in coming up with a modification to this bill, 00:10:36.882 --> 00:10:38.340 align:middle line:84% and so that we can all see what was 00:10:38.340 --> 00:10:42.030 align:middle line:84% done by virtue of the underground effort 00:10:42.030 --> 00:10:45.840 align:middle line:84% here, hoping that we can get an explanation of that which now 00:10:45.840 --> 00:10:50.310 align:middle line:84% pends before the Senate in the form of a further amendment 00:10:50.310 --> 00:10:53.490 align:middle line:84% to that which left the Senate a while ago. 00:10:53.490 --> 00:10:56.100 align:middle line:84% And I know that the gentle lady from Ashland 00:10:56.100 --> 00:10:57.660 align:middle line:90% has been working on this. 00:10:57.660 --> 00:11:01.260 align:middle line:84% And I know that she brings to us what 00:11:01.260 --> 00:11:03.524 align:middle line:90% amounts to a redrafted bill. 00:11:03.524 --> 00:11:05.940 align:middle line:84% And I'm hoping that she can give us an explanation of that 00:11:05.940 --> 00:11:07.830 align:middle line:90% before we take further action. 00:11:07.830 --> 00:11:10.765 align:middle line:84% Senator from Second Middlesex and Norfolk, Miss Spilka. 00:11:10.765 --> 00:11:11.890 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:11:11.890 --> 00:11:41.430 align:middle line:84% [AUDIO OUT] send it to me via email or whatever. 00:11:41.430 --> 00:11:44.910 align:middle line:84% But instead, it's the explanation of benefits 00:11:44.910 --> 00:11:47.520 align:middle line:90% going to the subscriber. 00:11:47.520 --> 00:11:50.880 align:middle line:84% This bill requires it go to the patient 00:11:50.880 --> 00:11:56.220 align:middle line:84% to keep the confidentiality of private health care 00:11:56.220 --> 00:11:58.380 align:middle line:90% information. 00:11:58.380 --> 00:12:02.610 align:middle line:84% It seeks to protect that confidential information, which 00:12:02.610 --> 00:12:05.640 align:middle line:84% is essential in helping patients feel 00:12:05.640 --> 00:12:09.900 align:middle line:84% comfortable in accessing care and communicate 00:12:09.900 --> 00:12:12.300 align:middle line:84% with their health care providers. 00:12:12.300 --> 00:12:16.020 align:middle line:84% This bill is basically, in a nutshell, 00:12:16.020 --> 00:12:19.650 align:middle line:84% closing a loophole that currently 00:12:19.650 --> 00:12:25.770 align:middle line:84% exists in insurance carriers sending confidential paperwork 00:12:25.770 --> 00:12:27.270 align:middle line:90% to subscribers. 00:12:27.270 --> 00:12:30.540 align:middle line:84% We are saying we are closing that loophole 00:12:30.540 --> 00:12:36.480 align:middle line:84% in sending that paperwork to the patient instead. 00:12:36.480 --> 00:12:39.660 align:middle line:84% I do want to thank the people that have 00:12:39.660 --> 00:12:41.520 align:middle line:90% been involved in this bill. 00:12:41.520 --> 00:12:47.820 align:middle line:84% It has been a bipartisan and bicameral event, 00:12:47.820 --> 00:12:51.990 align:middle line:84% where we have worked with the House very closely as well 00:12:51.990 --> 00:12:53.370 align:middle line:90% to get it so fast. 00:12:53.370 --> 00:12:57.000 align:middle line:84% If you remember, it was just four or five weeks ago 00:12:57.000 --> 00:12:59.550 align:middle line:84% that the Senate passed this bill. 00:12:59.550 --> 00:13:02.240 align:middle line:84% Two weeks later, the House took it up. 00:13:02.240 --> 00:13:04.980 align:middle line:84% And two weeks later, we are now here 00:13:04.980 --> 00:13:08.440 align:middle line:84% to finalize it and get it over the finish line 00:13:08.440 --> 00:13:10.500 align:middle line:84% and onto the governor's desk, whether it 00:13:10.500 --> 00:13:13.620 align:middle line:84% be this week or the beginning of next week. 00:13:13.620 --> 00:13:17.040 align:middle line:84% So I do want to acknowledge and thank 00:13:17.040 --> 00:13:21.240 align:middle line:84% the bipartisan, bicameral efforts here. 00:13:21.240 --> 00:13:23.430 align:middle line:84% And the bill that passed the House 00:13:23.430 --> 00:13:28.650 align:middle line:84% was nearly identical to what we passed in the Senate. 00:13:28.650 --> 00:13:32.820 align:middle line:84% And the language before you does include the language 00:13:32.820 --> 00:13:36.180 align:middle line:84% to clarify that nothing in this bill 00:13:36.180 --> 00:13:41.220 align:middle line:84% supersedes existing law related to the informed 00:13:41.220 --> 00:13:42.990 align:middle line:90% consent of minors. 00:13:42.990 --> 00:13:45.780 align:middle line:84% That was an issue that we included here. 00:13:45.780 --> 00:13:49.560 align:middle line:84% And it is in this language before you today. 00:13:49.560 --> 00:13:53.930 align:middle line:84% The amendment that's pending before us now simply adds 00:13:53.930 --> 00:13:58.350 align:middle line:84% in a date certain by which the division of insurance 00:13:58.350 --> 00:14:02.700 align:middle line:84% needs to update their guidance, bulletins regarding summary 00:14:02.700 --> 00:14:07.770 align:middle line:84% of payments forms to recollect the implementation 00:14:07.770 --> 00:14:11.070 align:middle line:90% and requirements of this bill. 00:14:11.070 --> 00:14:14.460 align:middle line:84% Therefore, I ask that you vote yes on this bill. 00:14:14.460 --> 00:14:17.010 align:middle line:84% And I ask that when a vote be taken, 00:14:17.010 --> 00:14:20.080 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:14:20.080 --> 00:14:22.110 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Middlesex and Norfolk, 00:14:22.110 --> 00:14:24.570 align:middle line:84% Miss Spilka, has asked that when a vote is taken, 00:14:24.570 --> 00:14:27.010 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:14:27.010 --> 00:14:30.840 align:middle line:84% Those members joining with her, please rise and be counted. 00:14:30.840 --> 00:14:33.690 align:middle line:84% Sufficient number having risen, the yeas and nays 00:14:33.690 --> 00:14:35.400 align:middle line:90% will be ordered. 00:14:35.400 --> 00:14:37.575 align:middle line:90% And the chair will be called. 00:14:37.575 --> 00:14:49.614 align:middle line:90% 00:14:49.614 --> 00:14:50.587 align:middle line:90% 226? 00:14:50.587 --> 00:14:51.087 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 00:14:51.087 --> 00:14:56.979 align:middle line:90% 00:14:56.979 --> 00:15:00.940 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett. 00:15:00.940 --> 00:15:02.103 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore. 00:15:02.103 --> 00:15:02.603 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:02.603 --> 00:15:04.970 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:04.970 --> 00:15:05.800 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady. 00:15:05.800 --> 00:15:06.300 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:06.300 --> 00:15:07.800 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:07.800 --> 00:15:08.950 align:middle line:90% William N Brownsberger. 00:15:08.950 --> 00:15:09.490 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:09.490 --> 00:15:11.380 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:11.380 --> 00:15:12.940 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz. 00:15:12.940 --> 00:15:15.270 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:15.270 --> 00:15:16.730 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem. 00:15:16.730 --> 00:15:17.230 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:17.230 --> 00:15:18.700 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:18.700 --> 00:15:19.600 align:middle line:90% Brendan P. Crighton. 00:15:19.600 --> 00:15:20.350 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:20.350 --> 00:15:21.990 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:21.990 --> 00:15:25.300 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr. 00:15:25.300 --> 00:15:26.800 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. DeMacedo. 00:15:26.800 --> 00:15:27.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:27.500 --> 00:15:29.000 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:29.000 --> 00:15:31.550 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico. 00:15:31.550 --> 00:15:33.100 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:33.100 --> 00:15:34.870 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue. 00:15:34.870 --> 00:15:36.220 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:36.220 --> 00:15:37.360 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 00:15:37.360 --> 00:15:38.140 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:38.140 --> 00:15:39.580 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:39.580 --> 00:15:40.881 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 00:15:40.881 --> 00:15:41.380 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:41.380 --> 00:15:42.704 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:42.704 --> 00:15:44.070 align:middle line:90% Paul R. Feeney. 00:15:44.070 --> 00:15:44.570 align:middle line:90% Yes, sir. 00:15:44.570 --> 00:15:46.080 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:46.080 --> 00:15:47.900 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman. 00:15:47.900 --> 00:15:49.600 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:49.600 --> 00:15:50.360 align:middle line:90% Anne M. Gobi. 00:15:50.360 --> 00:15:51.350 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:51.350 --> 00:15:52.340 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:52.340 --> 00:15:53.825 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds. 00:15:53.825 --> 00:15:54.815 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:54.815 --> 00:15:57.290 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:57.290 --> 00:15:58.775 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason, Junior. 00:15:58.775 --> 00:15:59.765 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:15:59.765 --> 00:16:01.750 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:01.750 --> 00:16:03.320 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen. 00:16:03.320 --> 00:16:03.820 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:03.820 --> 00:16:06.260 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:06.260 --> 00:16:07.332 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan. 00:16:07.332 --> 00:16:08.296 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:08.296 --> 00:16:09.742 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:09.742 --> 00:16:11.188 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser. 00:16:11.188 --> 00:16:14.562 align:middle line:90% 00:16:14.562 --> 00:16:15.526 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis. 00:16:15.526 --> 00:16:18.418 align:middle line:90% 00:16:18.418 --> 00:16:19.382 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien. 00:16:19.382 --> 00:16:19.890 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:19.890 --> 00:16:21.170 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:21.170 --> 00:16:22.428 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely. 00:16:22.428 --> 00:16:23.850 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:23.850 --> 00:16:25.490 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny. 00:16:25.490 --> 00:16:26.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:26.200 --> 00:16:27.550 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:27.550 --> 00:16:28.450 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore. 00:16:28.450 --> 00:16:28.950 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:28.950 --> 00:16:30.444 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:30.444 --> 00:16:31.932 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor. 00:16:31.932 --> 00:16:32.432 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:32.432 --> 00:16:33.923 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:33.923 --> 00:16:35.414 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives. 00:16:35.414 --> 00:16:36.408 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:36.408 --> 00:16:37.410 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:37.410 --> 00:16:38.496 align:middle line:90% Marc R. Pacheco. 00:16:38.496 --> 00:16:39.348 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:39.348 --> 00:16:40.421 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:40.421 --> 00:16:41.545 align:middle line:90% Michael J. [? Rodrigues. ?] 00:16:41.545 --> 00:16:42.270 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:42.270 --> 00:16:44.030 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:44.030 --> 00:16:45.400 align:middle line:90% Stanley C. Rosenberg. 00:16:45.400 --> 00:16:46.408 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:46.408 --> 00:16:47.800 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:47.800 --> 00:16:49.170 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross. 00:16:49.170 --> 00:16:50.150 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:50.150 --> 00:16:51.130 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:51.130 --> 00:16:52.590 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush. 00:16:52.590 --> 00:16:53.090 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:53.090 --> 00:16:54.560 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:54.560 --> 00:16:56.030 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka. 00:16:56.030 --> 00:16:57.010 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:57.010 --> 00:16:58.000 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:16:58.000 --> 00:16:59.474 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr. 00:16:59.474 --> 00:17:00.410 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:00.410 --> 00:17:01.470 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:01.470 --> 00:17:02.831 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty. 00:17:02.831 --> 00:17:03.330 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:03.330 --> 00:17:04.710 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:04.710 --> 00:17:06.011 align:middle line:90% Dean A. Tran. 00:17:06.011 --> 00:17:06.510 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:06.510 --> 00:17:07.860 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:07.860 --> 00:17:09.310 align:middle line:90% And James T. Welch. 00:17:09.310 --> 00:17:13.738 align:middle line:90% 00:17:13.738 --> 00:17:16.690 align:middle line:90% Senator Welch? 00:17:16.690 --> 00:17:19.150 align:middle line:90% Senator [INAUDIBLE]. 00:17:19.150 --> 00:17:20.134 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:17:20.134 --> 00:17:23.579 align:middle line:90% 00:17:23.579 --> 00:17:25.560 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr votes yes. 00:17:25.560 --> 00:17:28.560 align:middle line:84% The senator from Hampton, Mr. Welch. 00:17:28.560 --> 00:17:33.873 align:middle line:90% 00:17:33.873 --> 00:17:36.790 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch votes yes. 00:17:36.790 --> 00:17:41.246 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Hampden and Hampshire, Mr. Lesser. 00:17:41.246 --> 00:17:43.780 align:middle line:90% Oh, he's here. 00:17:43.780 --> 00:17:44.830 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser votes yes. 00:17:44.830 --> 00:17:47.410 align:middle line:84% The senator from the fifth Middlesex, Mr. Lewis. 00:17:47.410 --> 00:17:50.200 align:middle line:90% 00:17:50.200 --> 00:17:51.130 align:middle line:90% What do I say? 00:17:51.130 --> 00:17:52.530 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:17:52.530 --> 00:17:54.330 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis votes yes. 00:17:54.330 --> 00:17:56.870 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the chair. 00:17:56.870 --> 00:17:57.950 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler. 00:17:57.950 --> 00:17:58.450 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:58.450 --> 00:17:59.100 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:17:59.100 --> 00:18:01.086 align:middle line:90% Have all members been recorded? 00:18:01.086 --> 00:18:02.574 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:18:02.574 --> 00:18:05.550 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:18:05.550 --> 00:18:13.000 align:middle line:90% 00:18:13.000 --> 00:18:16.180 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 38 have voted in the affirmative, 00:18:16.180 --> 00:18:18.050 align:middle line:90% none in the negative. 00:18:18.050 --> 00:18:20.110 align:middle line:90% The Senate-- 00:18:20.110 --> 00:18:22.150 align:middle line:90% The Senate concurs [INAUDIBLE]. 00:18:22.150 --> 00:18:23.390 align:middle line:90% The Senate concurs-- 00:18:23.390 --> 00:18:24.670 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:18:24.670 --> 00:18:26.260 align:middle line:84% The Senate concurs in the amendment 00:18:26.260 --> 00:18:28.333 align:middle line:90% with a further amendment. 00:18:28.333 --> 00:18:30.688 align:middle line:90% All right, next is Mr. Ross. 00:18:30.688 --> 00:18:33.050 align:middle line:90% Mr. Ross. 00:18:33.050 --> 00:18:37.790 align:middle line:84% We would like to stop for a moment, if you will, [GAVEL] 00:18:37.790 --> 00:18:41.090 align:middle line:84% and invite the senator from Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex 00:18:41.090 --> 00:18:44.900 align:middle line:84% district, Mr. Ross, to come up here to introduce a very 00:18:44.900 --> 00:18:46.310 align:middle line:90% special guest that he has. 00:18:46.310 --> 00:19:02.515 align:middle line:90% 00:19:02.515 --> 00:19:04.640 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President and [? through you to ?] 00:19:04.640 --> 00:19:05.181 align:middle line:90% the members-- 00:19:05.181 --> 00:19:07.745 align:middle line:90% 00:19:07.745 --> 00:19:08.707 align:middle line:90% come on up. 00:19:08.707 --> 00:19:13.530 align:middle line:90% 00:19:13.530 --> 00:19:16.550 align:middle line:84% It's not every day that you have a beauty queen come in 00:19:16.550 --> 00:19:17.690 align:middle line:90% to visit. 00:19:17.690 --> 00:19:20.815 align:middle line:84% And certainly, it's my privilege to introduce her 00:19:20.815 --> 00:19:22.040 align:middle line:90% to you here in just a moment. 00:19:22.040 --> 00:19:24.980 align:middle line:84% Honorable members and the honorable Senate president, 00:19:24.980 --> 00:19:28.010 align:middle line:84% I would like to introduce to all of you 00:19:28.010 --> 00:19:30.334 align:middle line:90% Ms. Caitlin O'Neill of Wrentham. 00:19:30.334 --> 00:19:32.804 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:19:32.804 --> 00:19:39.720 align:middle line:90% 00:19:39.720 --> 00:19:43.680 align:middle line:84% Caitlin is a graduating senior of the University 00:19:43.680 --> 00:19:46.050 align:middle line:84% of Rhode Island with a degree in communication studies 00:19:46.050 --> 00:19:49.140 align:middle line:84% and a minor in public relations and journalism. 00:19:49.140 --> 00:19:52.110 align:middle line:84% Caitlin recently had the distinguished accomplishment, 00:19:52.110 --> 00:19:54.540 align:middle line:84% even though being a Massachusetts family, 00:19:54.540 --> 00:19:57.390 align:middle line:90% being crowned Miss Rhode Island. 00:19:57.390 --> 00:19:59.490 align:middle line:84% I've known the O'Neill family for a long time. 00:19:59.490 --> 00:20:02.790 align:middle line:84% And I'm very proud to see her have this accomplishment. 00:20:02.790 --> 00:20:05.774 align:middle line:84% Please join me in welcoming Caitlin. 00:20:05.774 --> 00:20:08.738 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:20:08.738 --> 00:20:14.666 align:middle line:90% 00:20:14.666 --> 00:20:16.148 align:middle line:90% Thank you, members. 00:20:16.148 --> 00:20:36.420 align:middle line:90% [AUDIO OUT] 00:20:36.420 --> 00:20:38.360 align:middle line:84% She's going to sign our book to make sure-- 00:20:38.360 --> 00:20:40.320 align:middle line:84% our journal-- to make sure that everyone 00:20:40.320 --> 00:20:41.890 align:middle line:90% knows that she has been here. 00:20:41.890 --> 00:20:43.830 align:middle line:84% And when she's crowned Miss America, 00:20:43.830 --> 00:20:46.450 align:middle line:84% we'll she started in Massachusetts. 00:20:46.450 --> 00:20:47.324 align:middle line:90% That's right. 00:20:47.324 --> 00:20:50.288 align:middle line:90% [AUDIO OUT] 00:20:50.288 --> 00:21:17.750 align:middle line:90% 00:21:17.750 --> 00:21:23.190 align:middle line:84% I've just been told that our queen is joined by her mother 00:21:23.190 --> 00:21:25.500 align:middle line:90% and father, John and Judy. 00:21:25.500 --> 00:21:26.610 align:middle line:90% Will you please stand up? 00:21:26.610 --> 00:21:28.028 align:middle line:90% And can we welcome you? 00:21:28.028 --> 00:21:28.528 align:middle line:90% [CHEER] 00:21:28.528 --> 00:21:31.986 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:21:31.986 --> 00:21:36.432 align:middle line:90% 00:21:36.432 --> 00:21:38.740 align:middle line:84% We're honored to have you and your beautiful daughter 00:21:38.740 --> 00:21:41.320 align:middle line:90% here today. 00:21:41.320 --> 00:21:46.120 align:middle line:90% [AUDIO OUT] 00:21:46.120 --> 00:21:48.300 align:middle line:84% The House bill designating a certain park 00:21:48.300 --> 00:21:51.330 align:middle line:84% in the city of Quincy as the Richard Dick Herbert Memorial 00:21:51.330 --> 00:21:53.940 align:middle line:84% Park, House number 4298, comes from the House 00:21:53.940 --> 00:21:55.380 align:middle line:90% passed to be engrossed. 00:21:55.380 --> 00:21:57.360 align:middle line:84% Senator from Norfolk and Plymouth, Mr. Keenan, 00:21:57.360 --> 00:21:59.310 align:middle line:84% asks unanimous consent that the rules 00:21:59.310 --> 00:22:02.850 align:middle line:84% be suspended to allow the matter to be considered forthwith. 00:22:02.850 --> 00:22:03.810 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:22:03.810 --> 00:22:05.100 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:22:05.100 --> 00:22:06.340 align:middle line:90% The rules are suspended. 00:22:06.340 --> 00:22:09.390 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:22:09.390 --> 00:22:12.172 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:22:12.172 --> 00:22:12.880 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:22:12.880 --> 00:22:14.671 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:22:14.671 --> 00:22:16.140 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 00:22:16.140 --> 00:22:18.610 align:middle line:84% An act designating a certain park in the city of Quincy 00:22:18.610 --> 00:22:21.550 align:middle line:84% as the Richard Dick Herbert Memorial Park, House number 00:22:21.550 --> 00:22:22.672 align:middle line:90% 4298. 00:22:22.672 --> 00:22:24.470 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read it a third time. 00:22:24.470 --> 00:22:27.270 align:middle line:84% The question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed. 00:22:27.270 --> 00:22:30.312 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:22:30.312 --> 00:22:31.020 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:22:31.020 --> 00:22:33.310 align:middle line:84% And the bill has passed to be engrossed. 00:22:33.310 --> 00:22:34.607 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:22:34.607 --> 00:22:37.589 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:22:37.589 --> 00:22:50.511 align:middle line:90% 00:22:50.511 --> 00:22:53.990 align:middle line:84% The House order relative to extending until Thursday, April 00:22:53.990 --> 00:22:57.469 align:middle line:84% 12th, 2018, [INAUDIBLE] Committee on Telecommunications 00:22:57.469 --> 00:23:09.030 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] House number 4295 [INAUDIBLE].. 00:23:09.030 --> 00:23:11.150 align:middle line:84% Senator from Fourth Middlesex, Ms. Friedman, 00:23:11.150 --> 00:23:13.130 align:middle line:84% moves that the rules be suspended. 00:23:13.130 --> 00:23:14.370 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:23:14.370 --> 00:23:15.470 align:middle line:90% The chair hears is none. 00:23:15.470 --> 00:23:19.060 align:middle line:90% 00:23:19.060 --> 00:23:20.968 align:middle line:90% The extension order [AUDIO OUT]. 00:23:20.968 --> 00:23:52.405 align:middle line:90% 00:23:52.405 --> 00:23:54.932 align:middle line:84% Senator from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:23:54.932 --> 00:23:57.140 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, and through the members-- 00:23:57.140 --> 00:23:59.348 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I want to call attention to the fact 00:23:59.348 --> 00:24:02.390 align:middle line:84% that what now pends before the Senate is an extension 00:24:02.390 --> 00:24:05.360 align:middle line:84% order being sought for a number of House bills, 00:24:05.360 --> 00:24:09.050 align:middle line:84% I believe, from the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, 00:24:09.050 --> 00:24:10.140 align:middle line:90% and Energy. 00:24:10.140 --> 00:24:11.960 align:middle line:84% And Madam President, once again, I 00:24:11.960 --> 00:24:16.370 align:middle line:84% am in the unenviable position of answering my own question. 00:24:16.370 --> 00:24:18.590 align:middle line:84% So normally, I would ask how many 00:24:18.590 --> 00:24:22.610 align:middle line:84% bills and the date to which the extension is being sought 00:24:22.610 --> 00:24:25.280 align:middle line:84% and the subject matter of the extension. 00:24:25.280 --> 00:24:27.600 align:middle line:84% Madam President, to the best of my knowledge, 00:24:27.600 --> 00:24:30.680 align:middle line:84% there are 13 bills in this extension order. 00:24:30.680 --> 00:24:33.110 align:middle line:90% The date sought is April 12th. 00:24:33.110 --> 00:24:36.470 align:middle line:84% And very importantly, much of the subject matter 00:24:36.470 --> 00:24:40.010 align:middle line:84% of these bills surrounds net neutrality. 00:24:40.010 --> 00:24:43.760 align:middle line:84% And because we have a special committee on net neutrality 00:24:43.760 --> 00:24:45.980 align:middle line:84% and because we had a public hearing that 00:24:45.980 --> 00:24:50.570 align:middle line:84% had to be postponed due to our weekly Nor'easter, Madam 00:24:50.570 --> 00:24:53.360 align:middle line:84% President, the extension is sought 00:24:53.360 --> 00:24:56.660 align:middle line:84% to allow us to fine-tune our approach to net neutrality 00:24:56.660 --> 00:24:59.210 align:middle line:84% and also hopefully to have an opportunity once 00:24:59.210 --> 00:25:01.970 align:middle line:90% again for public engagement. 00:25:01.970 --> 00:25:05.450 align:middle line:84% So Madam President, this is a reasonable extension order, 00:25:05.450 --> 00:25:08.720 align:middle line:84% both in terms of the length of time and the number of bills. 00:25:08.720 --> 00:25:10.920 align:middle line:84% And certainly the subject matter, 00:25:10.920 --> 00:25:15.800 align:middle line:84% which has only recently matured for our full consideration, 00:25:15.800 --> 00:25:19.400 align:middle line:84% deserves to have this very reasonable extension. 00:25:19.400 --> 00:25:21.680 align:middle line:84% As a result, Madam President, I hope 00:25:21.680 --> 00:25:24.220 align:middle line:90% the extension order is granted. 00:25:24.220 --> 00:25:26.870 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Mr. Minority Leader. 00:25:26.870 --> 00:25:29.360 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the order. 00:25:29.360 --> 00:25:31.650 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:25:31.650 --> 00:25:32.630 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:25:32.630 --> 00:25:36.980 align:middle line:84% And the order is adopted in concurrence. 00:25:36.980 --> 00:25:38.510 align:middle line:84% Is there any objection to proceeding 00:25:38.510 --> 00:25:40.220 align:middle line:90% with the orders of the day? 00:25:40.220 --> 00:25:43.160 align:middle line:90% The chair hears none. 00:25:43.160 --> 00:25:47.690 align:middle line:84% On page 1, the first item is calendar item 155, 00:25:47.690 --> 00:25:51.532 align:middle line:90% Senate number 2294. 00:25:51.532 --> 00:25:53.990 align:middle line:84% The question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. 00:25:53.990 --> 00:25:56.342 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:25:56.342 --> 00:25:57.050 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:25:57.050 --> 00:26:00.770 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 00:26:00.770 --> 00:26:06.980 align:middle line:84% The next item is calendar item 157, Senate number 290. 00:26:06.980 --> 00:26:09.970 align:middle line:90% The chair hears pass. 00:26:09.970 --> 00:26:10.850 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:26:10.850 --> 00:26:13.820 align:middle line:84% The next item is calendar item 158. 00:26:13.820 --> 00:26:14.525 align:middle line:90% Pass. 00:26:14.525 --> 00:26:16.310 align:middle line:90% The chair hears pass. 00:26:16.310 --> 00:26:19.780 align:middle line:84% Page 2, the next item is calendar item 159. 00:26:19.780 --> 00:26:20.370 align:middle line:90% Senate-- 00:26:20.370 --> 00:26:20.870 align:middle line:90% Pass. 00:26:20.870 --> 00:26:21.950 align:middle line:90% Chair hears pass. 00:26:21.950 --> 00:26:25.810 align:middle line:84% Next item is calendar item 154, Senate number 991. 00:26:25.810 --> 00:26:26.880 align:middle line:90% Pass. 00:26:26.880 --> 00:26:28.040 align:middle line:90% Chair hears pass. 00:26:28.040 --> 00:26:29.570 align:middle line:90% Returning to passed items. 00:26:29.570 --> 00:26:31.400 align:middle line:90% Returning to passed items-- 00:26:31.400 --> 00:26:34.370 align:middle line:90% 00:26:34.370 --> 00:26:37.820 align:middle line:84% on page one, the first item we passed over 00:26:37.820 --> 00:26:46.190 align:middle line:84% was item 157, Senate number 290, calendar item 157. 00:26:46.190 --> 00:26:48.050 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:26:48.050 --> 00:26:50.420 align:middle line:84% to a third reading, coming first on an amendment 00:26:50.420 --> 00:26:54.170 align:middle line:84% as recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means-- 00:26:54.170 --> 00:26:57.286 align:middle line:84% the senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:26:57.286 --> 00:26:59.660 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, and through you, the members. 00:26:59.660 --> 00:27:02.720 align:middle line:84% Madam President, what now passes before the Senate 00:27:02.720 --> 00:27:05.510 align:middle line:84% is legislation relative to education collaboratives. 00:27:05.510 --> 00:27:08.000 align:middle line:84% And unless I am mistaken, Madam President, 00:27:08.000 --> 00:27:11.570 align:middle line:84% this is similar to legislation that the Senate has acted on 00:27:11.570 --> 00:27:14.750 align:middle line:84% in the past but which has not made it 00:27:14.750 --> 00:27:17.820 align:middle line:84% over the legislative goal line to become law. 00:27:17.820 --> 00:27:19.610 align:middle line:84% So Madam President, this is an issue 00:27:19.610 --> 00:27:23.690 align:middle line:84% that is critically important to the delivery of education 00:27:23.690 --> 00:27:25.980 align:middle line:84% through this particular modality. 00:27:25.980 --> 00:27:29.630 align:middle line:84% I know that there are some amendments on this bill. 00:27:29.630 --> 00:27:32.240 align:middle line:84% But I'm hoping that before we go any further 00:27:32.240 --> 00:27:33.740 align:middle line:90% that we can get an explanation. 00:27:33.740 --> 00:27:36.290 align:middle line:84% I believe the gentle lady from Andover 00:27:36.290 --> 00:27:39.170 align:middle line:84% is prepared to offer us an explanation. 00:27:39.170 --> 00:27:41.060 align:middle line:84% I know that this has been a subject 00:27:41.060 --> 00:27:43.460 align:middle line:84% that she has been working on for a number of years. 00:27:43.460 --> 00:27:45.440 align:middle line:84% And I'm hoping that we can have the benefit 00:27:45.440 --> 00:27:47.960 align:middle line:84% of that very diligent work in the form 00:27:47.960 --> 00:27:49.580 align:middle line:90% of an explanation of the bill. 00:27:49.580 --> 00:27:51.620 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:27:51.620 --> 00:27:53.030 align:middle line:90% I don't think so. 00:27:53.030 --> 00:27:57.950 align:middle line:84% Senator L'Italen, the senator from Second Essex 00:27:57.950 --> 00:27:59.200 align:middle line:90% and Middlesex-- 00:27:59.200 --> 00:28:00.241 align:middle line:90% Miss L'Italien. 00:28:00.241 --> 00:28:06.500 align:middle line:90% 00:28:06.500 --> 00:28:09.680 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam Chair, and through you, to the members-- 00:28:09.680 --> 00:28:11.960 align:middle line:90% Madam President, my apologies. 00:28:11.960 --> 00:28:14.660 align:middle line:84% This is the educational collaboratives bill. 00:28:14.660 --> 00:28:17.480 align:middle line:84% A number of years ago, we made some real changes 00:28:17.480 --> 00:28:18.920 align:middle line:90% to educational collaboratives. 00:28:18.920 --> 00:28:22.700 align:middle line:84% We clarified and codified the reporting and operating 00:28:22.700 --> 00:28:26.280 align:middle line:84% requirements of the collaboratives in legislation. 00:28:26.280 --> 00:28:28.790 align:middle line:84% And we created a commission of which 00:28:28.790 --> 00:28:32.030 align:middle line:84% our current Senate education chair, Senator Sonia 00:28:32.030 --> 00:28:33.860 align:middle line:90% Chang-Diaz, was a member. 00:28:33.860 --> 00:28:36.870 align:middle line:84% There was a report that was written that became this bill. 00:28:36.870 --> 00:28:40.010 align:middle line:84% And as was mentioned previously, this has passed the House 00:28:40.010 --> 00:28:42.290 align:middle line:84% and has not yet passed the Senate. 00:28:42.290 --> 00:28:44.120 align:middle line:84% This bill calls for the implementation 00:28:44.120 --> 00:28:45.710 align:middle line:84% of the recommendations put forward 00:28:45.710 --> 00:28:48.920 align:middle line:84% by the Special Commission on Education Collaboratives, which 00:28:48.920 --> 00:28:52.160 align:middle line:84% includes organizing collaboratives into regions 00:28:52.160 --> 00:28:54.830 align:middle line:84% as established by the Board of Education 00:28:54.830 --> 00:28:57.110 align:middle line:84% with one member of each region serving 00:28:57.110 --> 00:28:59.510 align:middle line:84% as a regional liaison for three years 00:28:59.510 --> 00:29:03.410 align:middle line:84% to identify needs, priorities, coordinate service delivery, 00:29:03.410 --> 00:29:05.940 align:middle line:84% and work with DESE to disseminate information 00:29:05.940 --> 00:29:07.250 align:middle line:90% to school districts. 00:29:07.250 --> 00:29:11.270 align:middle line:84% It also would permit collaboratives to allow people 00:29:11.270 --> 00:29:14.450 align:middle line:84% with disabilities over the age of 22 00:29:14.450 --> 00:29:18.350 align:middle line:84% to continue at their school, which is something rather new. 00:29:18.350 --> 00:29:20.310 align:middle line:84% Many students thrive in collaboratives 00:29:20.310 --> 00:29:24.020 align:middle line:84% and could continue to benefit from programming after age 22, 00:29:24.020 --> 00:29:25.040 align:middle line:90% if appropriate. 00:29:25.040 --> 00:29:26.690 align:middle line:84% And it would need to be mutually agreed 00:29:26.690 --> 00:29:29.630 align:middle line:84% upon by both the collaborative and the individual 00:29:29.630 --> 00:29:31.490 align:middle line:90% and his or her guardians. 00:29:31.490 --> 00:29:34.190 align:middle line:84% It also requires that the education commissioner 00:29:34.190 --> 00:29:37.220 align:middle line:84% or their designee would serve as a non-voting 00:29:37.220 --> 00:29:40.340 align:middle line:84% ex officio member of the collaborative board. 00:29:40.340 --> 00:29:42.830 align:middle line:84% These recommendations increase transparency 00:29:42.830 --> 00:29:44.120 align:middle line:90% and accountability. 00:29:44.120 --> 00:29:46.730 align:middle line:84% The bill was engrossed by the house last year. 00:29:46.730 --> 00:29:50.090 align:middle line:84% This is supported by the Association of Collaboratives, 00:29:50.090 --> 00:29:52.610 align:middle line:84% the school superintendents, and the school committees. 00:29:52.610 --> 00:29:55.670 align:middle line:84% And I asked when this vote be taken, it be taken 00:29:55.670 --> 00:29:57.170 align:middle line:90% by a vote of the yeas and nays. 00:29:57.170 --> 00:30:00.870 align:middle line:90% 00:30:00.870 --> 00:30:06.425 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Essex and Middlesex, Ms. L'Italien, 00:30:06.425 --> 00:30:08.040 align:middle line:84% has asked that when a vote is taken, 00:30:08.040 --> 00:30:10.650 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 00:30:10.650 --> 00:30:15.260 align:middle line:84% Those members joining with her, please rise and be counted. 00:30:15.260 --> 00:30:18.020 align:middle line:84% Sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays 00:30:18.020 --> 00:30:20.660 align:middle line:90% will be ordered. 00:30:20.660 --> 00:30:25.450 align:middle line:84% So we are-- the senator from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, 00:30:25.450 --> 00:30:27.000 align:middle line:84% has offered an amendment, the title 00:30:27.000 --> 00:30:28.570 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:30:28.570 --> 00:30:32.970 align:middle line:84% By Mr. Tarr, an amendment relative to reporting. 00:30:32.970 --> 00:30:36.286 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:30:36.286 --> 00:30:37.410 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:30:37.410 --> 00:30:39.840 align:middle line:84% This amendment would require some additional reporting 00:30:39.840 --> 00:30:42.930 align:middle line:84% on the activities of educational collaboratives. 00:30:42.930 --> 00:30:45.810 align:middle line:84% Having reviewed the current reporting requirements 00:30:45.810 --> 00:30:48.090 align:middle line:84% with the gentle lady who just took her seat, 00:30:48.090 --> 00:30:51.570 align:middle line:84% it seems to me that it is an unnecessary addition. 00:30:51.570 --> 00:30:53.430 align:middle line:84% And so I request unanimous consent 00:30:53.430 --> 00:30:55.752 align:middle line:90% to withdraw the amendment. 00:30:55.752 --> 00:30:56.585 align:middle line:90% He's just withdrawn? 00:30:56.585 --> 00:30:57.210 align:middle line:90% He's withdrawn. 00:30:57.210 --> 00:31:01.377 align:middle line:84% The senator has just asked to have the amendment withdrawn. 00:31:01.377 --> 00:31:01.960 align:middle line:90% All of those-- 00:31:01.960 --> 00:31:02.876 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:31:02.876 --> 00:31:03.690 align:middle line:90% Is there objection? 00:31:03.690 --> 00:31:07.460 align:middle line:84% Hearing none, the amendment is withdrawn. 00:31:07.460 --> 00:31:08.210 align:middle line:90% The next item-- 00:31:08.210 --> 00:31:08.720 align:middle line:90% No. 00:31:08.720 --> 00:31:09.340 align:middle line:90% No. 00:31:09.340 --> 00:31:10.350 align:middle line:90% I'm sorry. 00:31:10.350 --> 00:31:12.210 align:middle line:84% The question now comes-- on adoption 00:31:12.210 --> 00:31:14.530 align:middle line:84% of the Ways and Means amendment, all those in favor, 00:31:14.530 --> 00:31:16.840 align:middle line:90% say aye, opposed, no. 00:31:16.840 --> 00:31:17.760 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:31:17.760 --> 00:31:20.490 align:middle line:84% And the Ways and Means amendment is adopted. 00:31:20.490 --> 00:31:22.470 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:31:22.470 --> 00:31:25.920 align:middle line:90% to a third reading as amended. 00:31:25.920 --> 00:31:29.350 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:31:29.350 --> 00:31:30.070 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:31:30.070 --> 00:31:32.486 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading-- third reading 00:31:32.486 --> 00:31:33.060 align:middle line:90% of the bill. 00:31:33.060 --> 00:31:36.120 align:middle line:84% An act relative to education collaborative Senate number 00:31:36.120 --> 00:31:37.500 align:middle line:90% 2330. 00:31:37.500 --> 00:31:39.000 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 00:31:39.000 --> 00:31:40.230 align:middle line:90% The question now comes-- 00:31:40.230 --> 00:31:45.050 align:middle line:84% A roll call has been ordered by Senator L'Italien. 00:31:45.050 --> 00:31:49.290 align:middle line:84% A roll call has been ordered on this by Senator L'Italien. 00:31:49.290 --> 00:31:51.060 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the roll. 00:31:51.060 --> 00:31:59.970 align:middle line:90% 00:31:59.970 --> 00:32:01.254 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett. 00:32:01.254 --> 00:32:04.160 align:middle line:90% 00:32:04.160 --> 00:32:06.050 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore. 00:32:06.050 --> 00:32:07.210 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:07.210 --> 00:32:08.570 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady. 00:32:08.570 --> 00:32:09.490 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:09.490 --> 00:32:10.430 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:10.430 --> 00:32:11.960 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger. 00:32:11.960 --> 00:32:12.740 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:12.740 --> 00:32:14.100 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:14.100 --> 00:32:15.005 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz. 00:32:15.005 --> 00:32:16.170 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:16.170 --> 00:32:17.340 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:17.340 --> 00:32:18.710 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem. 00:32:18.710 --> 00:32:19.210 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:19.210 --> 00:32:21.823 align:middle line:90% Yes Brendan P. Crichton. 00:32:21.823 --> 00:32:22.550 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:22.550 --> 00:32:24.100 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:24.100 --> 00:32:25.410 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr. 00:32:25.410 --> 00:32:27.220 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:27.220 --> 00:32:28.310 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. DeMacedo. 00:32:28.310 --> 00:32:28.810 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:28.810 --> 00:32:30.260 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:30.260 --> 00:32:31.730 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico. 00:32:31.730 --> 00:32:32.490 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:32.490 --> 00:32:33.770 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:33.770 --> 00:32:34.918 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue. 00:32:34.918 --> 00:32:37.910 align:middle line:90% 00:32:37.910 --> 00:32:39.455 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 00:32:39.455 --> 00:32:40.610 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:40.610 --> 00:32:41.720 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:41.720 --> 00:32:43.700 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 00:32:43.700 --> 00:32:45.080 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:45.080 --> 00:32:46.310 align:middle line:90% Paul R. Feeney. 00:32:46.310 --> 00:32:47.150 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:47.150 --> 00:32:48.740 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:48.740 --> 00:32:50.760 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman. 00:32:50.760 --> 00:32:52.030 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:52.030 --> 00:32:53.440 align:middle line:90% Anne M. Gobi. 00:32:53.440 --> 00:32:55.750 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:55.750 --> 00:32:57.136 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds. 00:32:57.136 --> 00:32:58.060 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:58.060 --> 00:32:58.990 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:32:58.990 --> 00:33:00.490 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason, Junior. 00:33:00.490 --> 00:33:01.680 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:01.680 --> 00:33:02.590 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:02.590 --> 00:33:04.200 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen. 00:33:04.200 --> 00:33:05.586 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:05.586 --> 00:33:06.510 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:06.510 --> 00:33:08.145 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan. 00:33:08.145 --> 00:33:08.645 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:08.645 --> 00:33:09.550 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:09.550 --> 00:33:10.410 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser. 00:33:10.410 --> 00:33:11.560 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:11.560 --> 00:33:12.480 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:12.480 --> 00:33:13.890 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis. 00:33:13.890 --> 00:33:14.830 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:14.830 --> 00:33:16.240 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:16.240 --> 00:33:17.500 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien. 00:33:17.500 --> 00:33:18.428 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:18.428 --> 00:33:19.820 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:19.820 --> 00:33:21.181 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely. 00:33:21.181 --> 00:33:21.680 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:21.680 --> 00:33:22.820 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:22.820 --> 00:33:23.800 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny. 00:33:23.800 --> 00:33:24.649 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:24.649 --> 00:33:26.056 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:26.056 --> 00:33:27.932 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore. 00:33:27.932 --> 00:33:28.870 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:28.870 --> 00:33:30.210 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:30.210 --> 00:33:31.240 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor. 00:33:31.240 --> 00:33:32.520 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:32.520 --> 00:33:33.582 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:33.582 --> 00:33:35.430 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives. 00:33:35.430 --> 00:33:36.354 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:36.354 --> 00:33:37.280 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:37.280 --> 00:33:39.210 align:middle line:90% Marc R. Pacheco. 00:33:39.210 --> 00:33:40.070 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:40.070 --> 00:33:41.330 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:41.330 --> 00:33:42.806 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Rodrigues. 00:33:42.806 --> 00:33:43.640 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:43.640 --> 00:33:46.014 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:46.014 --> 00:33:49.730 align:middle line:90% Stanley C. Rosenberg. 00:33:49.730 --> 00:33:51.606 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross. 00:33:51.606 --> 00:33:52.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:52.500 --> 00:33:53.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:53.200 --> 00:33:54.530 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush. 00:33:54.530 --> 00:33:55.670 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:55.670 --> 00:33:56.890 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:56.890 --> 00:33:58.256 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka. 00:33:58.256 --> 00:33:59.228 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:33:59.228 --> 00:34:00.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:00.200 --> 00:34:01.514 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr. 00:34:01.514 --> 00:34:05.450 align:middle line:90% 00:34:05.450 --> 00:34:06.926 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:06.926 --> 00:34:08.894 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr votes yes. 00:34:08.894 --> 00:34:10.370 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty. 00:34:10.370 --> 00:34:12.338 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:12.338 --> 00:34:14.306 align:middle line:90% Dean A. Tran. 00:34:14.306 --> 00:34:15.290 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:15.290 --> 00:34:17.258 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch. 00:34:17.258 --> 00:34:17.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:17.760 --> 00:34:19.540 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:19.540 --> 00:34:20.862 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the chair. 00:34:20.862 --> 00:34:23.429 align:middle line:90% 00:34:23.429 --> 00:34:24.345 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler. 00:34:24.345 --> 00:34:25.093 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:25.093 --> 00:34:25.820 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:34:25.820 --> 00:34:27.236 align:middle line:84% Have all member has been recorded? 00:34:27.236 --> 00:34:36.820 align:middle line:90% 00:34:36.820 --> 00:34:40.580 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 36 having voted in the affirmative, zero 00:34:40.580 --> 00:34:43.888 align:middle line:84% in the negative, the amendment is passed. 00:34:43.888 --> 00:34:44.679 align:middle line:90% The bill is passed. 00:34:44.679 --> 00:34:48.730 align:middle line:84% The bill is passed to be engrossed. 00:34:48.730 --> 00:34:51.330 align:middle line:90% The next item is calendar item-- 00:34:51.330 --> 00:34:51.830 align:middle line:90% excuse me. 00:34:51.830 --> 00:34:54.909 align:middle line:84% Before we get to that, please forgive me. 00:34:54.909 --> 00:34:58.540 align:middle line:84% I'd like to call on the senator from First Middlesex 00:34:58.540 --> 00:35:01.319 align:middle line:84% and Norfolk, who would like to introduce an important group 00:35:01.319 --> 00:35:02.610 align:middle line:90% that we have as visitors today. 00:35:02.610 --> 00:35:05.496 align:middle line:90% 00:35:05.496 --> 00:35:07.420 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] hit the gavel. 00:35:07.420 --> 00:35:08.382 align:middle line:90% Right there. 00:35:08.382 --> 00:35:10.320 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:35:10.320 --> 00:35:13.680 align:middle line:84% I'd like to introduce a group from Boston 00:35:13.680 --> 00:35:19.050 align:middle line:84% College, the 6th annual Eagle Model UN conference. 00:35:19.050 --> 00:35:24.060 align:middle line:84% And the guests today are from Chicago and from Springfield-- 00:35:24.060 --> 00:35:27.360 align:middle line:84% the senator from Springfield standing over there. 00:35:27.360 --> 00:35:29.440 align:middle line:90% That's your senator. 00:35:29.440 --> 00:35:30.340 align:middle line:90% And over here. 00:35:30.340 --> 00:35:32.900 align:middle line:90% And over here-- where's senator? 00:35:32.900 --> 00:35:34.500 align:middle line:90% Oh, standing over there. 00:35:34.500 --> 00:35:35.580 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:35:35.580 --> 00:35:39.600 align:middle line:84% So as you can see, a large group of high school students 00:35:39.600 --> 00:35:41.540 align:middle line:90% are visiting us today. 00:35:41.540 --> 00:35:43.680 align:middle line:84% All together, these students have come 00:35:43.680 --> 00:35:46.680 align:middle line:90% from Chicago and Springfield. 00:35:46.680 --> 00:35:49.350 align:middle line:84% And we want to thank Boston College, which 00:35:49.350 --> 00:35:55.230 align:middle line:84% is hosting its 6th annual Eagle Model UN conference. 00:35:55.230 --> 00:35:58.470 align:middle line:84% The conference brings together over 700 delegates 00:35:58.470 --> 00:36:00.990 align:middle line:84% from high schools around the country. 00:36:00.990 --> 00:36:03.150 align:middle line:84% And the three international schools 00:36:03.150 --> 00:36:05.190 align:middle line:90% are participating as well. 00:36:05.190 --> 00:36:07.860 align:middle line:84% Today, these visiting students are branching out 00:36:07.860 --> 00:36:11.250 align:middle line:84% to tour different historical sites around Boston. 00:36:11.250 --> 00:36:15.300 align:middle line:84% The students we are welcoming here in the Senate-- 00:36:15.300 --> 00:36:18.390 align:middle line:84% excuse me-- have expressed a particular interest 00:36:18.390 --> 00:36:21.390 align:middle line:90% in our state government. 00:36:21.390 --> 00:36:24.570 align:middle line:84% I'd like to introduce and thank the Boston College 00:36:24.570 --> 00:36:27.040 align:middle line:90% junior, Christina LaRitz. 00:36:27.040 --> 00:36:29.790 align:middle line:84% Christina, if you want to stand up. 00:36:29.790 --> 00:36:30.798 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:36:30.798 --> 00:36:33.138 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:36:33.138 --> 00:36:35.950 align:middle line:90% 00:36:35.950 --> 00:36:39.550 align:middle line:84% Christina is the deputy secretary general 00:36:39.550 --> 00:36:43.480 align:middle line:84% of the EagleMUNC for coordinating this very 00:36:43.480 --> 00:36:44.770 align:middle line:90% special visit. 00:36:44.770 --> 00:36:47.480 align:middle line:84% They've all walked here from Copley Square. 00:36:47.480 --> 00:36:51.760 align:middle line:84% So they are getting a good look at our snow removal services 00:36:51.760 --> 00:36:54.080 align:middle line:84% as well as our historic buildings 00:36:54.080 --> 00:36:56.937 align:middle line:84% and want to give them all a round of applause 00:36:56.937 --> 00:36:59.020 align:middle line:84% and tell them what a great job that they're doing. 00:36:59.020 --> 00:37:00.018 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:37:00.018 --> 00:37:02.946 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:37:02.946 --> 00:37:04.410 align:middle line:90% Good for [INAUDIBLE]. 00:37:04.410 --> 00:37:11.740 align:middle line:90% 00:37:11.740 --> 00:37:15.490 align:middle line:84% I, too, want to welcome this group from Chicago 00:37:15.490 --> 00:37:17.670 align:middle line:90% and from Springfield. 00:37:17.670 --> 00:37:19.870 align:middle line:90% You are our future leaders. 00:37:19.870 --> 00:37:24.310 align:middle line:84% And it is an honor to welcome you to the oldest continuing 00:37:24.310 --> 00:37:27.565 align:middle line:90% legislature in the country. 00:37:27.565 --> 00:37:30.226 align:middle line:84% So we are delighted to have you here. 00:37:30.226 --> 00:37:33.572 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:37:33.572 --> 00:37:35.006 align:middle line:90% 00:37:35.006 --> 00:37:37.410 align:middle line:90% Where are we? 00:37:37.410 --> 00:37:40.150 align:middle line:84% The next item passed over is calendar item 00:37:40.150 --> 00:37:44.160 align:middle line:90% 158, Senate number 1155. 00:37:44.160 --> 00:37:46.230 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:37:46.230 --> 00:37:49.230 align:middle line:84% to a third reading, coming first on an amendment 00:37:49.230 --> 00:37:53.580 align:middle line:84% as recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means. 00:37:53.580 --> 00:37:55.074 align:middle line:90% Nothing? 00:37:55.074 --> 00:37:56.070 align:middle line:90% No? 00:37:56.070 --> 00:37:59.070 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:37:59.070 --> 00:38:00.780 align:middle line:84% Amendments have been filed, which will 00:38:00.780 --> 00:38:03.724 align:middle line:90% be considered at this time. 00:38:03.724 --> 00:38:05.472 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:38:05.472 --> 00:38:06.388 align:middle line:90% I don't have anything. 00:38:06.388 --> 00:38:37.770 align:middle line:90% [AUDIO OUT] 00:38:37.770 --> 00:38:39.480 align:middle line:84% Several amendments been filed, which will 00:38:39.480 --> 00:38:40.770 align:middle line:90% be considered at this time. 00:38:40.770 --> 00:38:44.190 align:middle line:90% 00:38:44.190 --> 00:38:51.270 align:middle line:84% The First Amendment is sponsored by the senator from Plymouth 00:38:51.270 --> 00:38:53.100 align:middle line:84% and Norfolk, Mr. O'Connor, the title 00:38:53.100 --> 00:38:54.924 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 00:38:54.924 --> 00:38:58.370 align:middle line:90% 00:38:58.370 --> 00:39:00.070 align:middle line:84% Amendment number one by Mr. O'Connor 00:39:00.070 --> 00:39:04.520 align:middle line:84% ending inhumane commercial sales of cats and dogs 00:39:04.520 --> 00:39:06.920 align:middle line:90% in Massachusetts. 00:39:06.920 --> 00:39:09.772 align:middle line:84% The senator from Plymouth and Norfolk, Mr. O'Connor. 00:39:09.772 --> 00:39:11.230 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I ask at this time 00:39:11.230 --> 00:39:14.250 align:middle line:84% that this amendment be held pending a redraft that we're 00:39:14.250 --> 00:39:14.750 align:middle line:90% working on. 00:39:14.750 --> 00:39:19.214 align:middle line:90% 00:39:19.214 --> 00:39:20.800 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:39:20.800 --> 00:39:23.520 align:middle line:84% This amendment will be laid aside temporarily 00:39:23.520 --> 00:39:25.650 align:middle line:90% to be taken at the end. 00:39:25.650 --> 00:39:28.830 align:middle line:84% Amendment number two offered by the senator from Plymouth 00:39:28.830 --> 00:39:32.702 align:middle line:84% and Norfolk, Mr. Tarr, the title of which the clerk will read. 00:39:32.702 --> 00:39:34.785 align:middle line:84% Amendment number two by Mr. Tarr, public hearings. 00:39:34.785 --> 00:39:37.720 align:middle line:90% 00:39:37.720 --> 00:39:39.380 align:middle line:90% There you are. 00:39:39.380 --> 00:39:40.785 align:middle line:90% Didn't see you there. 00:39:40.785 --> 00:39:42.810 align:middle line:90% You're changing places here-- 00:39:42.810 --> 00:39:47.010 align:middle line:84% the senator from Plymouth and Norfolk, Mr. Tarr. 00:39:47.010 --> 00:39:48.270 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:39:48.270 --> 00:39:49.950 align:middle line:84% I'm not yet from Plymouth and Norfolk, 00:39:49.950 --> 00:39:52.620 align:middle line:90% but I appreciate the expansion. 00:39:52.620 --> 00:39:54.610 align:middle line:84% And usually, I'm not at this microphone. 00:39:54.610 --> 00:39:55.340 align:middle line:90% First Essex and Middlesex. 00:39:55.340 --> 00:39:55.830 align:middle line:90% I stand-- 00:39:55.830 --> 00:39:57.538 align:middle line:84% So I realize I might have thrown you off. 00:39:57.538 --> 00:40:00.230 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I move the Senate be in a brief recess. 00:40:00.230 --> 00:40:01.090 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:40:01.090 --> 00:40:02.032 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:40:02.032 --> 00:40:32.080 align:middle line:90% 00:40:32.080 --> 00:40:34.620 align:middle line:84% Essex and Second Middlesex and Essex. 00:40:34.620 --> 00:40:37.251 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I move that the Senate continue 00:40:37.251 --> 00:40:38.250 align:middle line:90% to be in a brief recess. 00:40:38.250 --> 00:40:42.993 align:middle line:90% 00:40:42.993 --> 00:40:43.967 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:40:43.967 --> 00:40:44.941 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:40:44.941 --> 00:40:51.290 align:middle line:90% 00:40:51.290 --> 00:40:56.794 align:middle line:84% Senator from Second Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. Spilka. 00:40:56.794 --> 00:40:58.706 align:middle line:90% Did they call [INAUDIBLE]? 00:40:58.706 --> 00:41:00.618 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:41:00.618 --> 00:41:06.150 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, through you to the members. 00:41:06.150 --> 00:41:11.220 align:middle line:84% We are talking about Senate 1155, an act 00:41:11.220 --> 00:41:13.880 align:middle line:84% relative to protecting puppies and kittens 00:41:13.880 --> 00:41:17.490 align:middle line:90% in the commonwealth. 00:41:17.490 --> 00:41:22.440 align:middle line:84% This bill basically improves several areas of current law 00:41:22.440 --> 00:41:27.720 align:middle line:84% that deal with the sale and treatment of dogs and cats. 00:41:27.720 --> 00:41:31.020 align:middle line:84% Currently, this is something most people are 00:41:31.020 --> 00:41:35.370 align:middle line:84% taken by surprise at, that Massachusetts 00:41:35.370 --> 00:41:38.610 align:middle line:84% is one of the few states that leaves 00:41:38.610 --> 00:41:42.240 align:middle line:84% commercial breeders, including the puppy mills that we 00:41:42.240 --> 00:41:47.790 align:middle line:84% see on TV, totally pretty much unregulated. 00:41:47.790 --> 00:41:50.250 align:middle line:84% With more and more states recognizing 00:41:50.250 --> 00:41:53.190 align:middle line:84% the need for this type of regulation, 00:41:53.190 --> 00:41:56.160 align:middle line:84% by passing this bill, we will ensure 00:41:56.160 --> 00:42:01.380 align:middle line:84% that the Commonwealth does not become a haven for their worst 00:42:01.380 --> 00:42:04.950 align:middle line:84% breeders so that we don't want it to be regulated out 00:42:04.950 --> 00:42:07.800 align:middle line:84% of all the other states and for the breeders 00:42:07.800 --> 00:42:11.370 align:middle line:90% to be sending their dogs here. 00:42:11.370 --> 00:42:15.570 align:middle line:84% Families deserve protection from unknowingly purchasing 00:42:15.570 --> 00:42:21.050 align:middle line:84% pets that are sick and would require extensive veterinarian 00:42:21.050 --> 00:42:22.740 align:middle line:90% bills. 00:42:22.740 --> 00:42:25.860 align:middle line:84% I actually have gotten, just the past six months, 00:42:25.860 --> 00:42:29.306 align:middle line:84% calls from two separate constituents independently-- 00:42:29.306 --> 00:42:31.370 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:42:31.370 --> 00:42:32.880 align:middle line:90% Subdue your conversations. 00:42:32.880 --> 00:42:34.410 align:middle line:90% Will you please take your seats. 00:42:34.410 --> 00:42:37.650 align:middle line:84% We cannot hear the lady at the rostrum. 00:42:37.650 --> 00:42:38.910 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:42:38.910 --> 00:42:42.690 align:middle line:84% I've gotten calls independently from two different constituents 00:42:42.690 --> 00:42:45.660 align:middle line:84% in my district concerned and upset 00:42:45.660 --> 00:42:49.320 align:middle line:84% that they had bought two puppies separately. 00:42:49.320 --> 00:42:51.240 align:middle line:90% And each one of them was ill. 00:42:51.240 --> 00:42:53.220 align:middle line:90% And what rights did they have? 00:42:53.220 --> 00:42:57.130 align:middle line:84% They had already adopted the puppy. 00:42:57.130 --> 00:42:59.490 align:middle line:84% They had brought the puppy into their home. 00:42:59.490 --> 00:43:03.990 align:middle line:84% Their kids were really enjoying the puppy. 00:43:03.990 --> 00:43:07.590 align:middle line:84% But it really needed a couple of thousand dollars' worth 00:43:07.590 --> 00:43:10.830 align:middle line:90% of veterinarian fees. 00:43:10.830 --> 00:43:14.400 align:middle line:84% Applying proper safety and breeding standards 00:43:14.400 --> 00:43:16.950 align:middle line:84% can prevent numerous ailments that 00:43:16.950 --> 00:43:21.480 align:middle line:84% can emotionally and financially devastate pet owners, not 00:43:21.480 --> 00:43:26.820 align:middle line:84% to mention extremely painful situations for the pets. 00:43:26.820 --> 00:43:29.730 align:middle line:84% This bill will ensure that kittens and puppies are 00:43:29.730 --> 00:43:33.840 align:middle line:84% bred and sold in safe and healthy environments 00:43:33.840 --> 00:43:39.150 align:middle line:84% by creating penalties for those who fail to do so. 00:43:39.150 --> 00:43:43.500 align:middle line:84% The bill also strengthens the Massachusetts so-called puppy 00:43:43.500 --> 00:43:47.670 align:middle line:84% lemon law by giving pet owners more options 00:43:47.670 --> 00:43:52.110 align:middle line:84% if they unknowingly purchase a sick dog. 00:43:52.110 --> 00:43:54.150 align:middle line:84% It ensures that consumers will not 00:43:54.150 --> 00:43:56.910 align:middle line:84% be forced to make the difficult choice of giving 00:43:56.910 --> 00:44:01.350 align:middle line:84% an animal up, putting it down, or incurring 00:44:01.350 --> 00:44:03.870 align:middle line:90% exorbitant medical bills. 00:44:03.870 --> 00:44:06.420 align:middle line:84% It allows owners to be reimbursed 00:44:06.420 --> 00:44:08.400 align:middle line:90% by the seller for a portion-- 00:44:08.400 --> 00:44:12.120 align:middle line:84% a portion-- of the reasonable veterinarian bills 00:44:12.120 --> 00:44:15.780 align:middle line:84% associated with treating a sick puppy. 00:44:15.780 --> 00:44:19.290 align:middle line:84% The bill also prohibits the sale of puppies and kittens 00:44:19.290 --> 00:44:22.860 align:middle line:84% under eight week old, increasing the likelihood 00:44:22.860 --> 00:44:27.600 align:middle line:84% that they will grow into healthy dogs and cats. 00:44:27.600 --> 00:44:31.710 align:middle line:84% And their owners will have healthy dogs and cats. 00:44:31.710 --> 00:44:34.200 align:middle line:84% Puppies taken too early from their mothers 00:44:34.200 --> 00:44:39.120 align:middle line:84% have displayed greater instances of behavioral issues 00:44:39.120 --> 00:44:44.860 align:middle line:84% that last throughout the puppy's life into their adult doghood, 00:44:44.860 --> 00:44:49.390 align:middle line:84% so to speak, and persist throughout the puppy's life. 00:44:49.390 --> 00:44:51.600 align:middle line:90% And that can be prevented-- 00:44:51.600 --> 00:44:53.250 align:middle line:90% most of it, anyway. 00:44:53.250 --> 00:44:55.560 align:middle line:84% It empowers the Department of Agriculture 00:44:55.560 --> 00:44:59.790 align:middle line:84% to create rules and regulations to ensure certain breeders 00:44:59.790 --> 00:45:02.370 align:middle line:90% maintain humane conditions. 00:45:02.370 --> 00:45:06.990 align:middle line:84% And currently, Massachusetts has no oversight of breeders, 00:45:06.990 --> 00:45:10.530 align:middle line:84% except for the local kennel licenses. 00:45:10.530 --> 00:45:13.620 align:middle line:84% Finally, the bill protects consumers and animals 00:45:13.620 --> 00:45:18.210 align:middle line:84% by ensuring that puppies and kittens sold at pet shops come 00:45:18.210 --> 00:45:22.260 align:middle line:84% from breeders who don't have significant or repeat 00:45:22.260 --> 00:45:26.820 align:middle line:84% violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act 00:45:26.820 --> 00:45:31.020 align:middle line:84% or adhere to the Massachusetts minimum standards 00:45:31.020 --> 00:45:34.980 align:middle line:84% that we will hear more from Massachusetts breeders. 00:45:34.980 --> 00:45:40.750 align:middle line:84% So there will be standards as to what pets can be sold. 00:45:40.750 --> 00:45:46.080 align:middle line:84% I do want to be clear that this bill does not create liability 00:45:46.080 --> 00:45:50.400 align:middle line:84% for individual pet owners or hobby breeders 00:45:50.400 --> 00:45:54.000 align:middle line:84% for selling their own pets or their offspring. 00:45:54.000 --> 00:45:57.110 align:middle line:84% We worked very closely with the hobby breeders. 00:45:57.110 --> 00:46:01.680 align:middle line:84% We've worked very closely with the coalition to get this bill 00:46:01.680 --> 00:46:03.150 align:middle line:90% where it is. 00:46:03.150 --> 00:46:07.950 align:middle line:84% Being a small-scale breeder years ago myself, this bill, 00:46:07.950 --> 00:46:11.910 align:middle line:84% I believe, strikes a balance by regulating and preventing 00:46:11.910 --> 00:46:16.930 align:middle line:84% the puppy mills while exempting people who breed their dogs 00:46:16.930 --> 00:46:18.820 align:middle line:90% only occasionally. 00:46:18.820 --> 00:46:22.870 align:middle line:84% Again, we've worked extensively with breeders, pet shops, 00:46:22.870 --> 00:46:26.290 align:middle line:84% animal rights activists-- and I thank everybody-- 00:46:26.290 --> 00:46:28.840 align:middle line:84% to get to this compromise language. 00:46:28.840 --> 00:46:31.840 align:middle line:84% And it creates the necessary safeguards 00:46:31.840 --> 00:46:35.860 align:middle line:84% to ensure that puppies and kittens are raised 00:46:35.860 --> 00:46:40.120 align:middle line:84% in safe and healthy situations and grow 00:46:40.120 --> 00:46:44.830 align:middle line:84% into safe and healthy adult dogs and cats. 00:46:44.830 --> 00:46:47.290 align:middle line:84% I hope that you will vote yes on this bill. 00:46:47.290 --> 00:46:48.100 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:46:48.100 --> 00:46:51.174 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption-- 00:46:51.174 --> 00:46:53.460 align:middle line:90% Returning to the Tarr amendment. 00:46:53.460 --> 00:46:57.000 align:middle line:84% Returning to the Tarr amendment, the question 00:46:57.000 --> 00:47:01.210 align:middle line:84% now comes on adoption of the Tarr-- of the Ways and Means 00:47:01.210 --> 00:47:02.244 align:middle line:90% amendment? 00:47:02.244 --> 00:47:03.840 align:middle line:90% No, the Tarr amendment. 00:47:03.840 --> 00:47:08.320 align:middle line:84% The Tarr amendment-- all those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:47:08.320 --> 00:47:09.450 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:47:09.450 --> 00:47:11.760 align:middle line:84% And the Ways and Means amendment is adopted. 00:47:11.760 --> 00:47:13.510 align:middle line:84% Now we're going to the O'Connor amendment. 00:47:13.510 --> 00:47:15.930 align:middle line:84% O'Connor amendment-- returning now 00:47:15.930 --> 00:47:24.710 align:middle line:84% to the O'Connor amendment, amendment number one, 00:47:24.710 --> 00:47:28.240 align:middle line:84% the title of which the clerk will read. 00:47:28.240 --> 00:47:29.980 align:middle line:84% Amendment number one by Mr. O'Connor, 00:47:29.980 --> 00:47:33.100 align:middle line:84% ending inhumane commercial sales of cats and dogs 00:47:33.100 --> 00:47:34.000 align:middle line:90% in Massachusetts. 00:47:34.000 --> 00:47:40.650 align:middle line:90% 00:47:40.650 --> 00:47:43.811 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President-- through you to the membership. 00:47:43.811 --> 00:47:46.060 align:middle line:84% I want to first thank the chairwoman of Ways and Means 00:47:46.060 --> 00:47:49.210 align:middle line:84% for another incredibly thoughtful approach to how 00:47:49.210 --> 00:47:51.280 align:middle line:84% we protect puppies and kittens here 00:47:51.280 --> 00:47:53.170 align:middle line:84% in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 00:47:53.170 --> 00:47:54.910 align:middle line:84% The bill as written would allow pet shops 00:47:54.910 --> 00:47:57.790 align:middle line:84% to sell dogs and cats if they originate from the United 00:47:57.790 --> 00:48:01.560 align:middle line:84% States Department of Agriculture licensed breeding corporations 00:48:01.560 --> 00:48:05.380 align:middle line:84% and if that corporation has not had any recent violations. 00:48:05.380 --> 00:48:10.690 align:middle line:84% I think that in order to give the dogs and cats 00:48:10.690 --> 00:48:12.310 align:middle line:84% the justice that they deserve, that we 00:48:12.310 --> 00:48:15.246 align:middle line:84% should go above and beyond the USDA standards. 00:48:15.246 --> 00:48:16.870 align:middle line:84% In my opinion, Massachusetts has always 00:48:16.870 --> 00:48:19.690 align:middle line:84% been a leader and in the forefront of any issue. 00:48:19.690 --> 00:48:23.170 align:middle line:84% And this is including the issue of animal cruelty 00:48:23.170 --> 00:48:24.670 align:middle line:90% and how we maintain our animals. 00:48:24.670 --> 00:48:28.890 align:middle line:84% The USDA standards include the confinement of dogs 00:48:28.890 --> 00:48:33.500 align:middle line:84% to small, wire-floored cages stacked on top of each other. 00:48:33.500 --> 00:48:35.200 align:middle line:84% The USDA standards do not require 00:48:35.200 --> 00:48:37.840 align:middle line:90% socialization or human contact. 00:48:37.840 --> 00:48:41.200 align:middle line:84% The USDA standards does not set a path to retire a breeding dog 00:48:41.200 --> 00:48:44.500 align:middle line:84% or limit the amount of dogs or cats 00:48:44.500 --> 00:48:46.450 align:middle line:90% that dog or cat could have. 00:48:46.450 --> 00:48:47.950 align:middle line:84% And the USDA standards do not even 00:48:47.950 --> 00:48:50.950 align:middle line:90% require exposure to sunlight. 00:48:50.950 --> 00:48:53.200 align:middle line:84% Ultimately, the inhumane breeding facilities 00:48:53.200 --> 00:48:55.840 align:middle line:84% that we refer to as puppy mills are allowed, 00:48:55.840 --> 00:48:58.290 align:middle line:90% pursuant to USDA standards. 00:48:58.290 --> 00:49:00.550 align:middle line:84% And on top of that, many of these puppy mills 00:49:00.550 --> 00:49:02.140 align:middle line:84% are violating these low standards 00:49:02.140 --> 00:49:04.480 align:middle line:84% and committing further abuse of the animals that are 00:49:04.480 --> 00:49:06.340 align:middle line:90% being bred in their facility. 00:49:06.340 --> 00:49:10.540 align:middle line:84% Violations can and have been committed for years 00:49:10.540 --> 00:49:13.450 align:middle line:84% without enforcement across our nation. 00:49:13.450 --> 00:49:16.690 align:middle line:84% This has been uncovered through extensive investigation 00:49:16.690 --> 00:49:19.784 align:middle line:84% by many animal rights groups we have here in Massachusetts, 00:49:19.784 --> 00:49:21.325 align:middle line:84% including the Massachusetts Coalition 00:49:21.325 --> 00:49:23.080 align:middle line:84% to End Puppy Mills, which happens 00:49:23.080 --> 00:49:25.180 align:middle line:90% to be located in my district. 00:49:25.180 --> 00:49:27.340 align:middle line:84% There have been multiple instances where customers 00:49:27.340 --> 00:49:29.830 align:middle line:84% are assured by pet shops that their breeders are 00:49:29.830 --> 00:49:32.950 align:middle line:84% humane and USDA-licensed, when documents show 00:49:32.950 --> 00:49:35.620 align:middle line:84% that their breeders have long histories of violations, 00:49:35.620 --> 00:49:37.770 align:middle line:84% create inhumane living conditions, 00:49:37.770 --> 00:49:42.190 align:middle line:84% and adopt barbaric methods of putting down unwanted animals. 00:49:42.190 --> 00:49:44.230 align:middle line:84% If Massachusetts truly wants to end 00:49:44.230 --> 00:49:46.870 align:middle line:84% our supply-and-demand relationship with puppy mills, 00:49:46.870 --> 00:49:49.480 align:middle line:84% even if they are licensed by the USDA, 00:49:49.480 --> 00:49:51.490 align:middle line:90% we must adopt this amendment. 00:49:51.490 --> 00:49:53.920 align:middle line:84% Yesterday, I spoke with multiple pet shop owners 00:49:53.920 --> 00:49:56.950 align:middle line:84% who came to my office before the redrafted amendment 00:49:56.950 --> 00:50:01.810 align:middle line:84% to discuss what I would say is a less logical amendment 00:50:01.810 --> 00:50:04.120 align:middle line:84% to just end the process of pet shops 00:50:04.120 --> 00:50:05.650 align:middle line:90% in Massachusetts in general. 00:50:05.650 --> 00:50:09.280 align:middle line:84% There are currently 12 pet shops that exist right now. 00:50:09.280 --> 00:50:11.320 align:middle line:84% And I sat with them and basically came up 00:50:11.320 --> 00:50:13.990 align:middle line:84% with a compromise of saying there are things that 00:50:13.990 --> 00:50:16.060 align:middle line:84% are inside of the USDA regulations 00:50:16.060 --> 00:50:18.140 align:middle line:84% that are unacceptable in Massachusetts. 00:50:18.140 --> 00:50:19.510 align:middle line:90% And they said, we agree. 00:50:19.510 --> 00:50:22.390 align:middle line:84% They say that they can't even rely on USDA regulations, 00:50:22.390 --> 00:50:26.140 align:middle line:84% that they have to go down to the south to these breeders 00:50:26.140 --> 00:50:28.570 align:middle line:84% and look into these facilities for themselves 00:50:28.570 --> 00:50:33.100 align:middle line:84% because the USDA has set such a low bar. 00:50:33.100 --> 00:50:38.440 align:middle line:84% This amendment would include in the MDAR regulations 00:50:38.440 --> 00:50:41.980 align:middle line:84% a higher standard of regulations for Massachusetts, standards 00:50:41.980 --> 00:50:44.920 align:middle line:84% that we make sure that puppies and kittens that 00:50:44.920 --> 00:50:47.290 align:middle line:84% are bred that are being sold here in Massachusetts 00:50:47.290 --> 00:50:49.630 align:middle line:84% get sunlight, that we require that there 00:50:49.630 --> 00:50:52.030 align:middle line:84% be a limit to the litter that they can produce, 00:50:52.030 --> 00:50:55.030 align:middle line:84% that we require that there is a path for that dog to retire 00:50:55.030 --> 00:50:58.390 align:middle line:84% to a loving family, and that we make 00:50:58.390 --> 00:51:01.280 align:middle line:84% sure that there's human contact and socialization. 00:51:01.280 --> 00:51:02.950 align:middle line:84% This amendment essentially includes 00:51:02.950 --> 00:51:06.010 align:middle line:84% into the MDAR regulations standards that we would set 00:51:06.010 --> 00:51:09.100 align:middle line:84% and we would want to be set for the dogs and cats 00:51:09.100 --> 00:51:11.090 align:middle line:84% that we purchase here in Massachusetts. 00:51:11.090 --> 00:51:14.770 align:middle line:84% It humanizes this transaction that unfortunately 00:51:14.770 --> 00:51:16.990 align:middle line:84% has been going on for far too long and once 00:51:16.990 --> 00:51:20.207 align:middle line:84% and for all closes even more of the loopholes 00:51:20.207 --> 00:51:22.540 align:middle line:84% that puppy mills are getting through in the Commonwealth 00:51:22.540 --> 00:51:23.560 align:middle line:90% of Massachusetts. 00:51:23.560 --> 00:51:25.030 align:middle line:84% I hope this amendment is adopted. 00:51:25.030 --> 00:51:26.571 align:middle line:84% And I hope when a vote is taken, it's 00:51:26.571 --> 00:51:28.970 align:middle line:84% taking by a call of yeas and nays. 00:51:28.970 --> 00:51:31.290 align:middle line:90% The yeas and nays have been-- 00:51:31.290 --> 00:51:31.790 align:middle line:90% no? 00:51:31.790 --> 00:51:32.743 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:51:32.743 --> 00:51:33.284 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:51:33.284 --> 00:51:34.280 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:51:34.280 --> 00:51:35.472 align:middle line:90% A brief recess. 00:51:35.472 --> 00:51:47.540 align:middle line:90% 00:51:47.540 --> 00:51:49.070 align:middle line:90% Senate will come to order. 00:51:49.070 --> 00:51:51.620 align:middle line:84% If there is no objection, while we are waiting, 00:51:51.620 --> 00:51:54.110 align:middle line:84% we will take up an emergency preamble, 00:51:54.110 --> 00:51:55.370 align:middle line:90% which the clerk will read. 00:51:55.370 --> 00:52:00.040 align:middle line:90% 00:52:00.040 --> 00:52:03.430 align:middle line:84% Sick leave bank for Linda [INAUDIBLE] Williams, 00:52:03.430 --> 00:52:07.212 align:middle line:84% an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance. 00:52:07.212 --> 00:52:10.094 align:middle line:90% Those members-- 00:52:10.094 --> 00:52:11.760 align:middle line:84% Those members voting in the affirmative, 00:52:11.760 --> 00:52:13.059 align:middle line:90% please rise to be counted. 00:52:13.059 --> 00:52:16.272 align:middle line:90% 00:52:16.272 --> 00:52:18.110 align:middle line:90% Five members. 00:52:18.110 --> 00:52:21.350 align:middle line:84% Those opposed, please rise to be counted. 00:52:21.350 --> 00:52:22.270 align:middle line:90% None members. 00:52:22.270 --> 00:52:22.981 align:middle line:90% None. 00:52:22.981 --> 00:52:23.480 align:middle line:90% Five-- 00:52:23.480 --> 00:52:26.400 align:middle line:84% Five in the affirmative, none in the negative. 00:52:26.400 --> 00:52:26.900 align:middle line:90% The-- 00:52:26.900 --> 00:52:27.552 align:middle line:90% Emergency 00:52:27.552 --> 00:52:29.990 align:middle line:90% --emergency preamble is adopted. 00:52:29.990 --> 00:52:31.460 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:52:31.460 --> 00:52:32.340 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:52:32.340 --> 00:52:45.410 align:middle line:90% 00:52:45.410 --> 00:52:46.610 align:middle line:90% Senate will be in session. 00:52:46.610 --> 00:52:50.900 align:middle line:84% Several matters come before the Senate for their final passage. 00:52:50.900 --> 00:52:53.540 align:middle line:84% An act authorizing the town of Leyden 00:52:53.540 --> 00:52:56.360 align:middle line:84% to continue the employment of police chief Daniel 00:52:56.360 --> 00:53:01.520 align:middle line:84% Galvis, An act authorizing the Deerfield area fire protection 00:53:01.520 --> 00:53:04.250 align:middle line:84% district to continue the employment of fire chief 00:53:04.250 --> 00:53:10.250 align:middle line:84% Chester Yazwinksi, an act relative to the funding 00:53:10.250 --> 00:53:12.440 align:middle line:84% of the other post-employment benefits 00:53:12.440 --> 00:53:16.220 align:middle line:84% liability trust fund in the town of Northbridge, 00:53:16.220 --> 00:53:18.840 align:middle line:84% an act designating a certain bridge in the town of Lee 00:53:18.840 --> 00:53:24.680 align:middle line:84% as the Lou DiGrigoli Memorial Bridge. 00:53:24.680 --> 00:53:27.050 align:middle line:84% Question comes on passing the bills to be enacted. 00:53:27.050 --> 00:53:29.702 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 00:53:29.702 --> 00:53:30.410 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 00:53:30.410 --> 00:53:32.034 align:middle line:84% And the bills are passed to be enacted. 00:53:32.034 --> 00:53:34.010 align:middle line:84% And the bills will be signed by the president 00:53:34.010 --> 00:53:37.950 align:middle line:84% and laid for the governor for his approbation. 00:53:37.950 --> 00:53:38.770 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 00:53:38.770 --> 00:53:39.861 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:53:39.861 --> 00:53:52.140 align:middle line:90% 00:53:52.140 --> 00:53:53.500 align:middle line:90% The Senate will be in session. 00:53:53.500 --> 00:53:56.940 align:middle line:84% If there is no objection, we will lay the current matter 00:53:56.940 --> 00:53:57.936 align:middle line:90% aside temporarily. 00:53:57.936 --> 00:54:00.311 align:middle line:84% And if there is no objection, we will take one matter out 00:54:00.311 --> 00:54:01.350 align:middle line:90% of order. 00:54:01.350 --> 00:54:04.890 align:middle line:84% And if there is no objection, we will take one matter out 00:54:04.890 --> 00:54:06.300 align:middle line:90% of order. 00:54:06.300 --> 00:54:07.530 align:middle line:90% Is there an objection? 00:54:07.530 --> 00:54:10.860 align:middle line:84% Hearing none, the next item passed over 00:54:10.860 --> 00:54:14.380 align:middle line:84% is calendar item 154, Senate number 991. 00:54:14.380 --> 00:54:16.470 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 00:54:16.470 --> 00:54:19.860 align:middle line:84% to a third reading, coming first on an amendment 00:54:19.860 --> 00:54:23.050 align:middle line:84% as recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means, 00:54:23.050 --> 00:54:26.160 align:middle line:84% the senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 00:54:26.160 --> 00:54:27.301 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:54:27.301 --> 00:54:28.800 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I want to point out 00:54:28.800 --> 00:54:30.216 align:middle line:84% for the edification of the members 00:54:30.216 --> 00:54:32.850 align:middle line:84% that you have just put your hand on the shifter 00:54:32.850 --> 00:54:33.660 align:middle line:90% and shifted gears. 00:54:33.660 --> 00:54:36.690 align:middle line:84% And I want to make sure that everybody is aware of which 00:54:36.690 --> 00:54:38.310 align:middle line:90% gear we're now in. 00:54:38.310 --> 00:54:40.050 align:middle line:84% So Madam President, the bill that 00:54:40.050 --> 00:54:42.090 align:middle line:84% now pens before the Senate is the item that 00:54:42.090 --> 00:54:46.320 align:middle line:84% is in the calendar relative to social media privacy, which 00:54:46.320 --> 00:54:51.650 align:middle line:84% I believe is largely the work of the senator from Newton. 00:54:51.650 --> 00:54:55.600 align:middle line:84% I'm hoping that we can get an explanation of the bill itself. 00:54:55.600 --> 00:54:58.680 align:middle line:84% And I also know our crafty friends at Ways and Means 00:54:58.680 --> 00:55:02.700 align:middle line:84% have also worked on an amendment to this particular measure. 00:55:02.700 --> 00:55:06.270 align:middle line:84% So however the explanations fall, 00:55:06.270 --> 00:55:07.740 align:middle line:84% I'm hoping that we can understand 00:55:07.740 --> 00:55:11.730 align:middle line:84% the substance of what now pends before the Senate. 00:55:11.730 --> 00:55:15.240 align:middle line:84% And Madam President, I know that the gentle lady from Newton 00:55:15.240 --> 00:55:18.030 align:middle line:84% is now thinking about the issue at hand. 00:55:18.030 --> 00:55:20.160 align:middle line:90% She is consulting with experts. 00:55:20.160 --> 00:55:22.230 align:middle line:84% And I'm hoping that that consultation will soon 00:55:22.230 --> 00:55:24.150 align:middle line:84% be concluded and the chamber will 00:55:24.150 --> 00:55:28.880 align:middle line:84% be filled with her erudition about the issue of social media 00:55:28.880 --> 00:55:31.590 align:middle line:90% privacy. 00:55:31.590 --> 00:55:35.528 align:middle line:84% Senator from First Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. Creem. 00:55:35.528 --> 00:55:49.450 align:middle line:90% [AUDIO OUT] 00:55:49.450 --> 00:55:52.620 align:middle line:84% Madam President-- so the bill we have 00:55:52.620 --> 00:55:57.570 align:middle line:84% before us today will protect students and employees as well 00:55:57.570 --> 00:56:00.570 align:middle line:84% as applicants for jobs and to schools 00:56:00.570 --> 00:56:03.400 align:middle line:84% against unwarranted invasion into 00:56:03.400 --> 00:56:06.120 align:middle line:84% and potential persistent monitoring 00:56:06.120 --> 00:56:08.920 align:middle line:84% of their personal social media accounts, 00:56:08.920 --> 00:56:11.910 align:middle line:90% such as Facebook and Instagram. 00:56:11.910 --> 00:56:15.960 align:middle line:84% Increasingly, employers and educational institutions 00:56:15.960 --> 00:56:19.530 align:middle line:84% are asking applicants, employees, and students 00:56:19.530 --> 00:56:23.510 align:middle line:84% to provide access to their personal social media accounts 00:56:23.510 --> 00:56:27.480 align:middle line:84% or to a friend a school staff member or employer. 00:56:27.480 --> 00:56:30.310 align:middle line:84% No current law prevents them from requiring 00:56:30.310 --> 00:56:33.420 align:middle line:84% this for employment, acceptance into school, 00:56:33.420 --> 00:56:35.940 align:middle line:84% or as a prerequisite to participating 00:56:35.940 --> 00:56:38.580 align:middle line:90% in school activities. 00:56:38.580 --> 00:56:40.830 align:middle line:84% Where an individual has taken measures 00:56:40.830 --> 00:56:43.680 align:middle line:84% to limit public access to contents 00:56:43.680 --> 00:56:46.830 align:middle line:84% in a personal social media account, 00:56:46.830 --> 00:56:49.860 align:middle line:84% employers and school staffs should not 00:56:49.860 --> 00:56:53.370 align:middle line:84% be able to condition employment or participation 00:56:53.370 --> 00:56:58.000 align:middle line:84% in school activities upon access to that information. 00:56:58.000 --> 00:57:00.930 align:middle line:84% This type of tracking of our private lives 00:57:00.930 --> 00:57:06.600 align:middle line:84% by school and employers is unjustifiable and acceptable. 00:57:06.600 --> 00:57:09.690 align:middle line:84% We would never permit employers or school staff 00:57:09.690 --> 00:57:14.190 align:middle line:84% to search our homes, read our diaries or mail, 00:57:14.190 --> 00:57:17.140 align:middle line:84% listen in on private gatherings with friends, 00:57:17.140 --> 00:57:20.940 align:middle line:84% or look at our private videos or photo albums. 00:57:20.940 --> 00:57:23.550 align:middle line:84% Our private information and communication 00:57:23.550 --> 00:57:26.220 align:middle line:84% should not cease to be protected just 00:57:26.220 --> 00:57:30.630 align:middle line:84% because they are stored in personal social media accounts. 00:57:30.630 --> 00:57:33.480 align:middle line:84% What we seek to preserve as private merits 00:57:33.480 --> 00:57:38.130 align:middle line:84% the same protections online as off. 00:57:38.130 --> 00:57:41.730 align:middle line:84% Specifically, this bill would prohibit schools and employers 00:57:41.730 --> 00:57:45.690 align:middle line:84% from requesting or requiring current and prospective 00:57:45.690 --> 00:57:48.630 align:middle line:84% students and employers to provide access 00:57:48.630 --> 00:57:51.990 align:middle line:84% to private social media accounts or compelling 00:57:51.990 --> 00:57:55.260 align:middle line:84% them to add a school staff member or an employer 00:57:55.260 --> 00:57:59.880 align:middle line:84% to the list of contacts associated with the school. 00:57:59.880 --> 00:58:03.120 align:middle line:84% It would also prevent schools and employers 00:58:03.120 --> 00:58:06.030 align:middle line:84% from taking or threatening adverse action 00:58:06.030 --> 00:58:10.650 align:middle line:84% against a student or applicant for refusing to accede 00:58:10.650 --> 00:58:12.960 align:middle line:90% to either of these demands. 00:58:12.960 --> 00:58:17.310 align:middle line:84% It's important to note that the account this bill seeks 00:58:17.310 --> 00:58:22.050 align:middle line:84% to protect are social media accounts used exclusively 00:58:22.050 --> 00:58:26.440 align:middle line:84% for personal communications that are unrelated to education 00:58:26.440 --> 00:58:29.430 align:middle line:90% or business purposes. 00:58:29.430 --> 00:58:32.580 align:middle line:84% This bill does not prevent schools or employers 00:58:32.580 --> 00:58:36.510 align:middle line:84% from using information that's already open to the public. 00:58:36.510 --> 00:58:38.730 align:middle line:84% Or it doesn't restrict them from issuing 00:58:38.730 --> 00:58:45.690 align:middle line:84% policies governing the use of their own electronic equipment. 00:58:45.690 --> 00:58:48.330 align:middle line:84% And this bill also recognizes that there 00:58:48.330 --> 00:58:52.500 align:middle line:84% will be some circumstances in which a school and employer 00:58:52.500 --> 00:58:55.890 align:middle line:84% will have a legitimate need to seek access 00:58:55.890 --> 00:58:57.850 align:middle line:84% to a personal social media account. 00:58:57.850 --> 00:58:59.520 align:middle line:90% 00:58:59.520 --> 00:59:03.630 align:middle line:84% This bill contains narrowly-drawn exceptions 00:59:03.630 --> 00:59:06.360 align:middle line:84% reflecting input from the business and education 00:59:06.360 --> 00:59:09.690 align:middle line:84% of communities, which allows schools and employers 00:59:09.690 --> 00:59:12.900 align:middle line:84% to request access to personal media 00:59:12.900 --> 00:59:17.970 align:middle line:84% where it is necessary to meet legal or regulatory obligations 00:59:17.970 --> 00:59:22.620 align:middle line:84% where they have no other means of obtaining the information. 00:59:22.620 --> 00:59:25.620 align:middle line:84% And these exceptions contain important due process 00:59:25.620 --> 00:59:29.040 align:middle line:84% protections for students and employers. 00:59:29.040 --> 00:59:32.490 align:middle line:84% 26 states have already enacted legislation 00:59:32.490 --> 00:59:34.080 align:middle line:90% addressing this issue. 00:59:34.080 --> 00:59:36.420 align:middle line:84% And bills on this topic are permitted 00:59:36.420 --> 00:59:38.910 align:middle line:84% in many, many other jurisdiction. 00:59:38.910 --> 00:59:41.490 align:middle line:84% Students and workers in Massachusetts 00:59:41.490 --> 00:59:44.160 align:middle line:84% also deserve the privacy protection 00:59:44.160 --> 00:59:46.860 align:middle line:84% that this legislation would afford. 00:59:46.860 --> 00:59:48.930 align:middle line:84% And I urge you to vote favorably. 00:59:48.930 --> 00:59:52.600 align:middle line:84% And I ask that when a vote is taken on this bill, 00:59:52.600 --> 00:59:55.306 align:middle line:84% it be taken you by a call of the yeas and the nays. 00:59:55.306 --> 00:59:58.240 align:middle line:90% 00:59:58.240 --> 01:00:00.710 align:middle line:84% Senator from Middlesex and Norfolk, Senator Creem, 01:00:00.710 --> 01:00:02.230 align:middle line:84% has asked that when a vote is taken, 01:00:02.230 --> 01:00:05.000 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 01:00:05.000 --> 01:00:07.570 align:middle line:84% Those members joining with her, please rise and be counted. 01:00:07.570 --> 01:00:10.265 align:middle line:90% 01:00:10.265 --> 01:00:12.690 align:middle line:90% A sufficient number [INAUDIBLE]. 01:00:12.690 --> 01:00:15.480 align:middle line:84% Sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays 01:00:15.480 --> 01:00:16.260 align:middle line:90% will be ordered. 01:00:16.260 --> 01:00:19.810 align:middle line:84% We will now turn to several amendments 01:00:19.810 --> 01:00:23.850 align:middle line:84% which have been filed by our consideration at this time-- 01:00:23.850 --> 01:00:27.960 align:middle line:84% the first amendment offered by the senator 01:00:27.960 --> 01:00:30.930 align:middle line:84% from Worcester, Mr. Moore, the title 01:00:30.930 --> 01:00:32.600 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 01:00:32.600 --> 01:00:34.470 align:middle line:84% The amendment number one by Mr. Moore 01:00:34.470 --> 01:00:37.320 align:middle line:84% and others, law enforcement oversight. 01:00:37.320 --> 01:00:40.190 align:middle line:90% 01:00:40.190 --> 01:00:42.300 align:middle line:90% This is OK. 01:00:42.300 --> 01:00:46.720 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the amendment. 01:00:46.720 --> 01:00:48.940 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 01:00:48.940 --> 01:00:50.100 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:00:50.100 --> 01:00:52.360 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is adopted. 01:00:52.360 --> 01:00:54.840 align:middle line:84% Number two, offered by the senator from Essex 01:00:54.840 --> 01:00:57.930 align:middle line:84% and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, the title 01:00:57.930 --> 01:00:59.780 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 01:00:59.780 --> 01:01:02.730 align:middle line:84% Amendment number two by Mr. Tarr, Protecting public safety. 01:01:02.730 --> 01:01:05.850 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the Ways and Means 01:01:05.850 --> 01:01:06.400 align:middle line:90% amendment. 01:01:06.400 --> 01:01:06.930 align:middle line:90% No. 01:01:06.930 --> 01:01:07.160 align:middle line:90% No. 01:01:07.160 --> 01:01:08.010 align:middle line:90% The Tarr Amendment. 01:01:08.010 --> 01:01:11.100 align:middle line:84% The Tarr amendment-- I'm sorry-- comes on adoption of the Tarr 01:01:11.100 --> 01:01:12.294 align:middle line:90% amendment-- 01:01:12.294 --> 01:01:12.960 align:middle line:90% Madam President? 01:01:12.960 --> 01:01:15.780 align:middle line:90% The title of which-- 01:01:15.780 --> 01:01:16.350 align:middle line:90% I will. 01:01:16.350 --> 01:01:19.770 align:middle line:84% Just give me-- the title of which the clerk will read. 01:01:19.770 --> 01:01:20.850 align:middle line:90% OK. 01:01:20.850 --> 01:01:24.412 align:middle line:84% The senator for Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 01:01:24.412 --> 01:01:26.430 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 01:01:26.430 --> 01:01:28.680 align:middle line:84% We have all seen the negative consequences 01:01:28.680 --> 01:01:33.806 align:middle line:84% of when educational institutions do not have access to-- 01:01:33.806 --> 01:01:36.720 align:middle line:90% Sorry, but I cannot hear you. 01:01:36.720 --> 01:01:42.060 align:middle line:84% If we can sit down, if we can subdue our conversations 01:01:42.060 --> 01:01:45.559 align:middle line:84% and hear the gentleman who's at the podium. 01:01:45.559 --> 01:01:47.600 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, through the members-- 01:01:47.600 --> 01:01:49.560 align:middle line:84% I suspect everyone is texting, trying to beat 01:01:49.560 --> 01:01:50.740 align:middle line:90% the deadline of this bill. 01:01:50.740 --> 01:01:52.980 align:middle line:84% But at any rate, Madam President, 01:01:52.980 --> 01:01:57.510 align:middle line:84% we've all seen situations where schools not having access 01:01:57.510 --> 01:02:00.120 align:middle line:84% to very critical social media information 01:02:00.120 --> 01:02:03.840 align:middle line:84% with regard to public safety has had very negative consequences. 01:02:03.840 --> 01:02:06.900 align:middle line:84% And we saw a situation most recently 01:02:06.900 --> 01:02:09.660 align:middle line:84% where not having access to that information 01:02:09.660 --> 01:02:11.800 align:middle line:90% had tragic consequences. 01:02:11.800 --> 01:02:14.190 align:middle line:84% And so Madam President, this amendment very 01:02:14.190 --> 01:02:19.020 align:middle line:84% simply says that if there is a reasonable belief 01:02:19.020 --> 01:02:21.630 align:middle line:84% of the presence of an immediate danger of death 01:02:21.630 --> 01:02:25.350 align:middle line:84% or serious bodily injury to any person 01:02:25.350 --> 01:02:29.550 align:middle line:84% that there will be access to that social media information. 01:02:29.550 --> 01:02:32.070 align:middle line:84% I believe, Madam President, that in light 01:02:32.070 --> 01:02:34.950 align:middle line:84% of what we've been seeing, this is absolutely 01:02:34.950 --> 01:02:36.570 align:middle line:90% a critical amendment. 01:02:36.570 --> 01:02:39.540 align:middle line:84% I appreciate the work of the gentle lady from Newton 01:02:39.540 --> 01:02:42.480 align:middle line:84% in working with us to get to this point of consensus. 01:02:42.480 --> 01:02:46.354 align:middle line:84% And Madam President, I hope the amendment is adopted. 01:02:46.354 --> 01:02:47.290 align:middle line:90% All right. 01:02:47.290 --> 01:02:48.520 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:02:48.520 --> 01:02:49.020 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:02:49.020 --> 01:02:51.800 align:middle line:90% 01:02:51.800 --> 01:02:53.680 align:middle line:84% Question comes in adoption of the amendment. 01:02:53.680 --> 01:02:56.110 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 01:02:56.110 --> 01:02:57.120 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:02:57.120 --> 01:03:00.130 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is adopted. 01:03:00.130 --> 01:03:03.837 align:middle line:84% Number three, offered-- no, it's off. 01:03:03.837 --> 01:03:04.420 align:middle line:90% It's off hold. 01:03:04.420 --> 01:03:05.390 align:middle line:90% It's off hold. 01:03:05.390 --> 01:03:07.477 align:middle line:90% It's off hold-- offered by-- 01:03:07.477 --> 01:03:08.141 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:03:08.141 --> 01:03:08.640 align:middle line:90% 01:03:08.640 --> 01:03:11.410 align:middle line:84% Offered by the lady from Middlesex and Norfolk, 01:03:11.410 --> 01:03:14.180 align:middle line:84% Ms. Spilka, the title of which the clerk will read. 01:03:14.180 --> 01:03:17.860 align:middle line:84% Amendment number three by Miss Spilka, corrective amendment. 01:03:17.860 --> 01:03:22.180 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 01:03:22.180 --> 01:03:23.010 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:03:23.010 --> 01:03:25.890 align:middle line:84% And the corrective amendment is adopted. 01:03:25.890 --> 01:03:30.400 align:middle line:84% The final amendment offered by the senator from Suffolk 01:03:30.400 --> 01:03:33.570 align:middle line:84% and Middlesex, Mr. Brownsberger, the title 01:03:33.570 --> 01:03:34.940 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 01:03:34.940 --> 01:03:39.430 align:middle line:84% Amendment number by Mr. Brownsberger, admissibility. 01:03:39.430 --> 01:03:41.680 align:middle line:90% All those in favor-- 01:03:41.680 --> 01:03:42.690 align:middle line:90% oh, I'm sorry. 01:03:42.690 --> 01:03:44.870 align:middle line:90% I didn't see you. 01:03:44.870 --> 01:03:47.366 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 01:03:47.366 --> 01:03:49.740 align:middle line:84% Why, thank you, Madam President, and through the members. 01:03:49.740 --> 01:03:51.870 align:middle line:84% It's been a while since we've been treated 01:03:51.870 --> 01:03:54.390 align:middle line:84% to the elocution of the gentleman who 01:03:54.390 --> 01:03:57.180 align:middle line:84% is the distinguished Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary. 01:03:57.180 --> 01:04:00.640 align:middle line:84% Never wanting to miss an opportunity for the same, 01:04:00.640 --> 01:04:03.270 align:middle line:84% I'm hoping that we can get a brief explanation from him 01:04:03.270 --> 01:04:05.490 align:middle line:90% of the pending amendment. 01:04:05.490 --> 01:04:08.715 align:middle line:84% Senator from Second Suffolk and Middlesex, Mr. Brownsberger. 01:04:08.715 --> 01:04:09.840 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 01:04:09.840 --> 01:04:13.140 align:middle line:84% Thank you for the inquiry, Mr. Leader. 01:04:13.140 --> 01:04:15.240 align:middle line:84% This amendment would simply require 01:04:15.240 --> 01:04:17.715 align:middle line:84% that if information is obtained in violation of this act, 01:04:17.715 --> 01:04:19.590 align:middle line:84% it could not be used in a subsequent lawsuit. 01:04:19.590 --> 01:04:22.600 align:middle line:90% 01:04:22.600 --> 01:04:23.100 align:middle line:90% All right. 01:04:23.100 --> 01:04:28.060 align:middle line:84% So the question now comes on adoption of the amendment. 01:04:28.060 --> 01:04:30.820 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 01:04:30.820 --> 01:04:31.650 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:04:31.650 --> 01:04:34.380 align:middle line:90% And the amendment is adopted. 01:04:34.380 --> 01:04:36.137 align:middle line:90% We to go back [? to the hold? ?] 01:04:36.137 --> 01:04:39.410 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:04:39.410 --> 01:04:42.050 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the Ways and Means 01:04:42.050 --> 01:04:42.630 align:middle line:90% amendment. 01:04:42.630 --> 01:04:47.822 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 01:04:47.822 --> 01:04:48.530 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:04:48.530 --> 01:04:50.730 align:middle line:84% And the Ways and Means amendment is adopted. 01:04:50.730 --> 01:04:54.160 align:middle line:90% 01:04:54.160 --> 01:04:55.112 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:04:55.112 --> 01:04:56.831 align:middle line:90% Yep. 01:04:56.831 --> 01:04:57.330 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:04:57.330 --> 01:04:59.121 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 01:04:59.121 --> 01:05:00.840 align:middle line:90% to a third reading, as amended. 01:05:00.840 --> 01:05:03.372 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 01:05:03.372 --> 01:05:04.080 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:05:04.080 --> 01:05:06.300 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 01:05:06.300 --> 01:05:08.530 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 01:05:08.530 --> 01:05:11.370 align:middle line:84% An act relative to protecting puppies and kittens, 01:05:11.370 --> 01:05:15.720 align:middle line:90% Senate number 2331 amended. 01:05:15.720 --> 01:05:16.754 align:middle line:90% This is social media. 01:05:16.754 --> 01:05:18.730 align:middle line:90% Oh, social media-- I'm sorry. 01:05:18.730 --> 01:05:25.280 align:middle line:84% [AUDIO OUT] social media privacy protection, 01:05:25.280 --> 01:05:27.650 align:middle line:90% Senate number 2320 amended. 01:05:27.650 --> 01:05:29.150 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 01:05:29.150 --> 01:05:31.040 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 01:05:31.040 --> 01:05:32.052 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 01:05:32.052 --> 01:05:33.260 align:middle line:90% A roll call has been ordered. 01:05:33.260 --> 01:05:34.760 align:middle line:90% A roll call has been ordered. 01:05:34.760 --> 01:05:36.536 align:middle line:84% And the clerk will call the roll. 01:05:36.536 --> 01:05:49.484 align:middle line:90% 01:05:49.484 --> 01:05:54.464 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] Joseph A. Boncore. 01:05:54.464 --> 01:05:55.460 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:55.460 --> 01:05:56.456 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:05:56.456 --> 01:05:59.942 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady. 01:05:59.942 --> 01:06:01.436 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger. 01:06:01.436 --> 01:06:03.926 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:03.926 --> 01:06:04.922 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz. 01:06:04.922 --> 01:06:05.918 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:05.918 --> 01:06:06.914 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:06.914 --> 01:06:08.408 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem. 01:06:08.408 --> 01:06:09.404 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:09.404 --> 01:06:10.896 align:middle line:90% Brendan P. Crichton. 01:06:10.896 --> 01:06:11.396 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:11.396 --> 01:06:11.896 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:11.896 --> 01:06:12.888 align:middle line:90% Julia Cyr. 01:06:12.888 --> 01:06:13.388 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:13.388 --> 01:06:13.888 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:13.888 --> 01:06:15.380 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. DeMacedo. 01:06:15.380 --> 01:06:15.940 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:15.940 --> 01:06:16.310 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:16.310 --> 01:06:17.070 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico. 01:06:17.070 --> 01:06:17.340 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:17.340 --> 01:06:17.840 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:17.840 --> 01:06:18.790 align:middle line:90% Eileen N. Donoghue. 01:06:18.790 --> 01:06:23.030 align:middle line:90% 01:06:23.030 --> 01:06:23.915 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 01:06:23.915 --> 01:06:24.520 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:24.520 --> 01:06:25.918 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:25.918 --> 01:06:27.283 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 01:06:27.283 --> 01:06:27.782 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:27.782 --> 01:06:28.714 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:28.714 --> 01:06:29.650 align:middle line:90% Paul R. Feeney. 01:06:29.650 --> 01:06:30.440 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:30.440 --> 01:06:31.480 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:31.480 --> 01:06:32.240 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman. 01:06:32.240 --> 01:06:32.967 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:32.967 --> 01:06:33.861 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:33.861 --> 01:06:35.151 align:middle line:90% Anne M. Gobi. 01:06:35.151 --> 01:06:35.650 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:35.650 --> 01:06:36.550 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:36.550 --> 01:06:37.150 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds. 01:06:37.150 --> 01:06:38.253 align:middle line:90% Yes 01:06:38.253 --> 01:06:39.400 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:39.400 --> 01:06:40.860 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason, Junior. 01:06:40.860 --> 01:06:41.620 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:41.620 --> 01:06:42.160 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:42.160 --> 01:06:44.530 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen. 01:06:44.530 --> 01:06:45.580 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:45.580 --> 01:06:46.435 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan. 01:06:46.435 --> 01:06:47.678 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:47.678 --> 01:06:49.160 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:49.160 --> 01:06:49.965 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser. 01:06:49.965 --> 01:06:50.465 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:50.465 --> 01:06:50.965 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:50.965 --> 01:06:51.620 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis. 01:06:51.620 --> 01:06:52.430 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:52.430 --> 01:06:53.050 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:53.050 --> 01:06:54.260 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien. 01:06:54.260 --> 01:06:57.480 align:middle line:90% 01:06:57.480 --> 01:06:59.230 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely. 01:06:59.230 --> 01:06:59.750 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:06:59.750 --> 01:07:00.460 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:00.460 --> 01:07:01.650 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny. 01:07:01.650 --> 01:07:02.320 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:02.320 --> 01:07:02.860 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:02.860 --> 01:07:04.260 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore. 01:07:04.260 --> 01:07:04.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:04.760 --> 01:07:05.410 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:05.410 --> 01:07:06.400 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor. 01:07:06.400 --> 01:07:07.610 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:07.610 --> 01:07:08.140 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:08.140 --> 01:07:09.440 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives. 01:07:09.440 --> 01:07:10.240 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:10.240 --> 01:07:10.750 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:10.750 --> 01:07:11.750 align:middle line:90% Marc R. Pacheco. 01:07:11.750 --> 01:07:12.940 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:12.940 --> 01:07:13.840 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:13.840 --> 01:07:15.120 align:middle line:90% Michael J Rodrigues. 01:07:15.120 --> 01:07:15.620 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:15.620 --> 01:07:16.120 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:16.120 --> 01:07:20.520 align:middle line:90% Stanley C. Rosenberg. 01:07:20.520 --> 01:07:22.470 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross. 01:07:22.470 --> 01:07:22.970 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:22.970 --> 01:07:23.470 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:23.470 --> 01:07:27.400 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush. 01:07:27.400 --> 01:07:28.410 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka. 01:07:28.410 --> 01:07:29.200 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:29.200 --> 01:07:29.730 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:29.730 --> 01:07:30.660 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr. 01:07:30.660 --> 01:07:31.570 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:31.570 --> 01:07:32.070 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:32.070 --> 01:07:33.591 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty. 01:07:33.591 --> 01:07:34.090 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:34.090 --> 01:07:35.520 align:middle line:90% Yes Dean A. Tran. 01:07:35.520 --> 01:07:36.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:36.500 --> 01:07:37.000 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:37.000 --> 01:07:38.330 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch. 01:07:38.330 --> 01:07:39.267 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:39.267 --> 01:07:39.767 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:07:39.767 --> 01:07:43.600 align:middle line:90% 01:07:43.600 --> 01:07:47.766 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Plymouth and Bristol, Mr. Brady. 01:07:47.766 --> 01:07:48.694 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:07:48.694 --> 01:07:51.270 align:middle line:90% 01:07:51.270 --> 01:07:52.270 align:middle line:90% Have all-- the senator-- 01:07:52.270 --> 01:07:54.210 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady votes yes. 01:07:54.210 --> 01:07:56.760 align:middle line:84% The senator from Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex 01:07:56.760 --> 01:07:58.710 align:middle line:90% district, Mr.-- 01:07:58.710 --> 01:08:01.929 align:middle line:84% excuse me-- the senator from Norfolk and Suffolk, Mr. Rush. 01:08:01.929 --> 01:08:03.727 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 01:08:03.727 --> 01:08:05.601 align:middle line:84% Madam President, [INAUDIBLE] the affirmative? 01:08:05.601 --> 01:08:06.100 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:08:06.100 --> 01:08:08.410 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush votes yes. 01:08:08.410 --> 01:08:10.592 align:middle line:90% Has everyone been recorded? 01:08:10.592 --> 01:08:11.584 align:middle line:90% Where is she? 01:08:11.584 --> 01:08:40.880 align:middle line:90% 01:08:40.880 --> 01:08:41.960 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:08:41.960 --> 01:08:45.525 align:middle line:84% The senator from Hamden, Mr. Welch. 01:08:45.525 --> 01:08:47.505 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 01:08:47.505 --> 01:08:48.990 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:08:48.990 --> 01:08:49.980 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:08:49.980 --> 01:08:52.950 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch votes yes. 01:08:52.950 --> 01:08:53.940 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:08:53.940 --> 01:09:08.790 align:middle line:90% 01:09:08.790 --> 01:09:10.790 align:middle line:90% Hold on. 01:09:10.790 --> 01:09:12.290 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler. 01:09:12.290 --> 01:09:13.290 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:13.290 --> 01:09:13.790 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:09:13.790 --> 01:09:24.710 align:middle line:90% 01:09:24.710 --> 01:09:25.702 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:09:25.702 --> 01:09:26.694 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 01:09:26.694 --> 01:09:29.174 align:middle line:84% John [INAUDIBLE] Rosenberg [INAUDIBLE].. 01:09:29.174 --> 01:09:32.680 align:middle line:90% 01:09:32.680 --> 01:09:39.729 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Essex and Middlesex, Ms. L'Italien. 01:09:39.729 --> 01:09:43.990 align:middle line:90% 01:09:43.990 --> 01:09:48.010 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien votes yes. 01:09:48.010 --> 01:09:50.986 align:middle line:90% Have all members been reported? 01:09:50.986 --> 01:09:55.470 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 01:09:55.470 --> 01:09:58.990 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 36 have voted in the affirmative, 01:09:58.990 --> 01:10:00.500 align:middle line:90% none in the negative. 01:10:00.500 --> 01:10:02.370 align:middle line:84% The matter is passed to be engrossed. 01:10:02.370 --> 01:10:03.855 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 01:10:03.855 --> 01:10:05.340 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 01:10:05.340 --> 01:10:08.310 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 01:10:08.310 --> 01:10:18.220 align:middle line:90% 01:10:18.220 --> 01:10:24.110 align:middle line:84% Returning to a returning matter previously laid aside, 01:10:24.110 --> 01:10:29.740 align:middle line:90% item 158, Senate number 1155. 01:10:29.740 --> 01:10:33.224 align:middle line:84% Question on amendment number one. 01:10:33.224 --> 01:10:36.900 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] comes now on amendment number one, the title 01:10:36.900 --> 01:10:40.040 align:middle line:90% of which the clerk will read. 01:10:40.040 --> 01:10:43.170 align:middle line:84% Amendment number one by Mr. O'Connor and redrafted, 01:10:43.170 --> 01:10:46.470 align:middle line:84% ending inhumane commercial sales of cats and dog 01:10:46.470 --> 01:10:47.853 align:middle line:90% in Massachusetts. 01:10:47.853 --> 01:10:51.080 align:middle line:90% 01:10:51.080 --> 01:10:54.822 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr. 01:10:54.822 --> 01:10:57.030 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Madam President, and through the members-- 01:10:57.030 --> 01:10:58.920 align:middle line:84% Madam President, I'm trying to look 01:10:58.920 --> 01:11:01.090 align:middle line:84% at this issue from a different perspective. 01:11:01.090 --> 01:11:03.360 align:middle line:84% And so I'm over here at majority microphone. 01:11:03.360 --> 01:11:05.010 align:middle line:84% But Madam President, just to refresh 01:11:05.010 --> 01:11:08.040 align:middle line:84% the memory of the membership, this particular amendment 01:11:08.040 --> 01:11:11.910 align:middle line:84% is one that was offered by the gentleman from Weymouth that 01:11:11.910 --> 01:11:16.050 align:middle line:84% relates to some minimum standards for the breeders that 01:11:16.050 --> 01:11:18.930 align:middle line:84% would offer pets for sale through retail outlets 01:11:18.930 --> 01:11:21.100 align:middle line:84% in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 01:11:21.100 --> 01:11:23.940 align:middle line:84% I believe that this is a tremendously important 01:11:23.940 --> 01:11:24.870 align:middle line:90% amendment. 01:11:24.870 --> 01:11:26.370 align:middle line:84% Because Madam President, when folks 01:11:26.370 --> 01:11:28.650 align:middle line:84% acquire a pet in this manner, they 01:11:28.650 --> 01:11:31.170 align:middle line:84% deserve to know and to have the confidence 01:11:31.170 --> 01:11:35.140 align:middle line:84% that that pet has been raised in a humane environment. 01:11:35.140 --> 01:11:37.030 align:middle line:90% And so this bill would require-- 01:11:37.030 --> 01:11:40.200 align:middle line:84% or this amendment, rather-- would require the Massachusetts 01:11:40.200 --> 01:11:43.890 align:middle line:84% Department of Agriculture to set those minimum standards 01:11:43.890 --> 01:11:46.320 align:middle line:84% and to include things like the animal 01:11:46.320 --> 01:11:50.340 align:middle line:84% actually having to have exposure to sunlight and socialization 01:11:50.340 --> 01:11:53.620 align:middle line:84% and not being caged 24 hours a day. 01:11:53.620 --> 01:11:56.250 align:middle line:84% So Madam President, there has been tremendous collaborative 01:11:56.250 --> 01:11:57.540 align:middle line:90% work on this. 01:11:57.540 --> 01:11:59.370 align:middle line:84% And I want to thank all the parties that 01:11:59.370 --> 01:12:02.160 align:middle line:84% have been involved in getting us to the point of consensus 01:12:02.160 --> 01:12:03.690 align:middle line:90% that we now face. 01:12:03.690 --> 01:12:05.449 align:middle line:90% I hope the amendment is adopted. 01:12:05.449 --> 01:12:06.990 align:middle line:84% And Madam President, I hope that when 01:12:06.990 --> 01:12:08.406 align:middle line:84% a vote is taken in this matter, it 01:12:08.406 --> 01:12:10.410 align:middle line:84% be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 01:12:10.410 --> 01:12:13.560 align:middle line:84% The senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, 01:12:13.560 --> 01:12:15.060 align:middle line:84% has asked that when a vote is taken, 01:12:15.060 --> 01:12:17.530 align:middle line:84% it be taken by a call the yeas and nays. 01:12:17.530 --> 01:12:23.220 align:middle line:84% Those members joining with him may please rise and be counted. 01:12:23.220 --> 01:12:24.930 align:middle line:84% A sufficient number having arisen, 01:12:24.930 --> 01:12:26.554 align:middle line:90% the yeas and nays will be order. 01:12:26.554 --> 01:12:30.410 align:middle line:90% 01:12:30.410 --> 01:12:38.149 align:middle line:84% Clerk-- the clerk will ask that the chair be called. 01:12:38.149 --> 01:12:41.107 align:middle line:90% [AUDIO OUT] 01:12:41.107 --> 01:12:50.967 align:middle line:90% 01:12:50.967 --> 01:12:51.946 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:12:51.946 --> 01:12:52.446 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:12:52.446 --> 01:12:58.855 align:middle line:90% 01:12:58.855 --> 01:13:00.827 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett. 01:13:00.827 --> 01:13:02.799 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore. 01:13:02.799 --> 01:13:03.785 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:03.785 --> 01:13:05.264 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:05.264 --> 01:13:06.736 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady. 01:13:06.736 --> 01:13:07.236 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:07.236 --> 01:13:09.210 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:09.210 --> 01:13:10.600 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger. 01:13:10.600 --> 01:13:11.210 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:11.210 --> 01:13:12.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:12.500 --> 01:13:15.262 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz. 01:13:15.262 --> 01:13:16.738 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:16.738 --> 01:13:17.238 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:17.238 --> 01:13:20.696 align:middle line:90% 01:13:20.696 --> 01:13:22.172 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem. 01:13:22.172 --> 01:13:22.672 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:22.672 --> 01:13:23.172 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:23.172 --> 01:13:27.118 align:middle line:90% 01:13:27.118 --> 01:13:28.600 align:middle line:90% Brendan P. Crighton. 01:13:28.600 --> 01:13:33.046 align:middle line:90% 01:13:33.046 --> 01:13:34.034 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr. 01:13:34.034 --> 01:13:38.510 align:middle line:90% 01:13:38.510 --> 01:13:40.156 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. DeMacedo. 01:13:40.156 --> 01:13:41.122 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:41.122 --> 01:13:42.088 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:42.088 --> 01:13:44.003 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico. 01:13:44.003 --> 01:13:44.503 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:44.503 --> 01:13:45.470 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:45.470 --> 01:13:48.760 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue. 01:13:48.760 --> 01:13:49.691 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 01:13:49.691 --> 01:13:50.191 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:50.191 --> 01:13:52.075 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:52.075 --> 01:13:53.459 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 01:13:53.459 --> 01:13:53.959 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:53.959 --> 01:13:54.901 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:54.901 --> 01:13:56.314 align:middle line:90% Paul R. Feeney. 01:13:56.314 --> 01:13:57.730 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:13:57.730 --> 01:14:00.110 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman. 01:14:00.110 --> 01:14:01.510 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:01.510 --> 01:14:02.440 align:middle line:90% Anne M. Gobi. 01:14:02.440 --> 01:14:03.380 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:03.380 --> 01:14:04.470 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:04.470 --> 01:14:05.465 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds. 01:14:05.465 --> 01:14:06.646 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:06.646 --> 01:14:08.840 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:08.840 --> 01:14:10.010 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason, Junior. 01:14:10.010 --> 01:14:10.856 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:10.856 --> 01:14:12.550 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:12.550 --> 01:14:13.490 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen. 01:14:13.490 --> 01:14:14.190 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:14.190 --> 01:14:15.750 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:15.750 --> 01:14:16.830 align:middle line:90% John F. Keenan. 01:14:16.830 --> 01:14:17.814 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:17.814 --> 01:14:18.798 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:18.798 --> 01:14:21.083 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser. 01:14:21.083 --> 01:14:22.049 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:22.049 --> 01:14:23.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:23.500 --> 01:14:24.620 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis. 01:14:24.620 --> 01:14:25.190 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:25.190 --> 01:14:26.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:26.500 --> 01:14:27.950 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien. 01:14:27.950 --> 01:14:28.830 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:28.830 --> 01:14:29.870 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:29.870 --> 01:14:31.220 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely. 01:14:31.220 --> 01:14:31.720 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:31.720 --> 01:14:33.080 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:33.080 --> 01:14:34.760 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny. 01:14:34.760 --> 01:14:35.260 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:35.260 --> 01:14:36.130 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:36.130 --> 01:14:37.200 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore. 01:14:37.200 --> 01:14:37.750 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:37.750 --> 01:14:39.280 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:39.280 --> 01:14:40.400 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor. 01:14:40.400 --> 01:14:40.900 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:40.900 --> 01:14:42.940 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:42.940 --> 01:14:44.050 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives. 01:14:44.050 --> 01:14:44.890 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:44.890 --> 01:14:46.330 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:46.330 --> 01:14:47.520 align:middle line:90% Marc R. Pacheco. 01:14:47.520 --> 01:14:48.120 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:48.120 --> 01:14:49.630 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:49.630 --> 01:14:50.535 align:middle line:90% Michael J Rodrigues. 01:14:50.535 --> 01:14:51.490 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:51.490 --> 01:14:52.990 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:52.990 --> 01:14:55.430 align:middle line:90% Stanley C. Rosenberg. 01:14:55.430 --> 01:14:56.365 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross. 01:14:56.365 --> 01:14:57.280 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:57.280 --> 01:14:58.750 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:14:58.750 --> 01:15:00.250 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush. 01:15:00.250 --> 01:15:00.750 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:00.750 --> 01:15:01.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:01.760 --> 01:15:02.880 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka. 01:15:02.880 --> 01:15:04.130 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:04.130 --> 01:15:05.420 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:05.420 --> 01:15:06.130 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr. 01:15:06.130 --> 01:15:07.110 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:07.110 --> 01:15:08.290 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:08.290 --> 01:15:09.430 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty. 01:15:09.430 --> 01:15:09.970 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:09.970 --> 01:15:11.260 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:11.260 --> 01:15:12.330 align:middle line:90% Dean A. Tran. 01:15:12.330 --> 01:15:13.510 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:13.510 --> 01:15:14.810 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:14.810 --> 01:15:16.510 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch. 01:15:16.510 --> 01:15:17.010 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:17.010 --> 01:15:18.480 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:18.480 --> 01:15:20.440 align:middle line:90% 33? 01:15:20.440 --> 01:15:20.980 align:middle line:90% Report it. 01:15:20.980 --> 01:15:22.760 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the chair. 01:15:22.760 --> 01:15:26.070 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the chair. 01:15:26.070 --> 01:15:27.110 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler. 01:15:27.110 --> 01:15:27.610 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:27.610 --> 01:15:28.480 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:28.480 --> 01:15:31.524 align:middle line:90% The senator from Third Essex. 01:15:31.524 --> 01:15:35.500 align:middle line:90% 01:15:35.500 --> 01:15:36.518 align:middle line:90% Brendan P. Crighton. 01:15:36.518 --> 01:15:37.514 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:37.514 --> 01:15:39.008 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:15:39.008 --> 01:15:41.000 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:15:41.000 --> 01:15:42.992 align:middle line:90% OK. 01:15:42.992 --> 01:15:45.980 align:middle line:90% [AUDIO OUT] 01:15:45.980 --> 01:16:32.800 align:middle line:90% 01:16:32.800 --> 01:16:38.026 align:middle line:84% The senator from the Cape and the Islands, Mr. Cyr. 01:16:38.026 --> 01:16:40.300 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:16:40.300 --> 01:16:42.560 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr votes years. 01:16:42.560 --> 01:16:44.686 align:middle line:90% Has everyone been reported? 01:16:44.686 --> 01:16:55.039 align:middle line:90% 01:16:55.039 --> 01:16:57.510 align:middle line:84% 36 in the affirmative, none in the negative. 01:16:57.510 --> 01:17:00.580 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 36 in the affirmative, 01:17:00.580 --> 01:17:02.200 align:middle line:90% none in the negative. 01:17:02.200 --> 01:17:05.400 align:middle line:90% The amendment has been adopted. 01:17:05.400 --> 01:17:08.310 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on adoption of the Ways and Means 01:17:08.310 --> 01:17:08.830 align:middle line:90% amendment. 01:17:08.830 --> 01:17:12.132 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. 01:17:12.132 --> 01:17:12.840 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:17:12.840 --> 01:17:16.410 align:middle line:84% And the Ways and Means amendment is adopted. 01:17:16.410 --> 01:17:18.270 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on ordering the bill 01:17:18.270 --> 01:17:19.740 align:middle line:90% to a third reading as amended. 01:17:19.740 --> 01:17:23.202 align:middle line:84% All those in favor, say aye, opposed no. 01:17:23.202 --> 01:17:23.910 align:middle line:90% The ayes have it. 01:17:23.910 --> 01:17:25.701 align:middle line:84% And the bill is ordered to a third reading. 01:17:25.701 --> 01:17:27.430 align:middle line:90% Third reading of the bill. 01:17:27.430 --> 01:17:30.240 align:middle line:84% An act relative to protecting puppies and kittens, 01:17:30.240 --> 01:17:32.490 align:middle line:90% Senate number 2331 amended. 01:17:32.490 --> 01:17:34.590 align:middle line:84% The bill has been read a third time. 01:17:34.590 --> 01:17:36.990 align:middle line:84% The question now comes on passing the bill 01:17:36.990 --> 01:17:38.550 align:middle line:90% to be engrossed. 01:17:38.550 --> 01:17:42.510 align:middle line:84% The senator from Second Middlesex and Norfolk, Ms. 01:17:42.510 --> 01:17:43.800 align:middle line:90% Spilka. 01:17:43.800 --> 01:17:44.970 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 01:17:44.970 --> 01:17:46.620 align:middle line:84% I ask that when a vote be taken, it 01:17:46.620 --> 01:17:48.581 align:middle line:84% be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. 01:17:48.581 --> 01:17:49.080 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:17:49.080 --> 01:17:52.740 align:middle line:90% 01:17:52.740 --> 01:17:56.970 align:middle line:90% Senator from-- sorry-- 01:17:56.970 --> 01:17:59.460 align:middle line:84% Middlesex and Norfolk has asked that when a vote is taken, 01:17:59.460 --> 01:18:01.450 align:middle line:84% it is taken by a call the yeas and nays. 01:18:01.450 --> 01:18:06.390 align:middle line:84% Those members joining with her, please rise and be counted. 01:18:06.390 --> 01:18:08.850 align:middle line:84% A sufficient number of members having arisen, 01:18:08.850 --> 01:18:10.650 align:middle line:84% the yeas and nays will be [? quartered. ?] 01:18:10.650 --> 01:18:14.104 align:middle line:84% And the clerk will call the president-- 01:18:14.104 --> 01:18:15.098 align:middle line:90% the chair. 01:18:15.098 --> 01:18:23.050 align:middle line:90% 01:18:23.050 --> 01:18:24.211 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler. 01:18:24.211 --> 01:18:24.710 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:24.710 --> 01:18:27.400 align:middle line:90% 01:18:27.400 --> 01:18:29.764 align:middle line:90% Michael J Barrett. 01:18:29.764 --> 01:18:32.420 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore. 01:18:32.420 --> 01:18:32.920 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:32.920 --> 01:18:34.230 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:34.230 --> 01:18:35.290 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady. 01:18:35.290 --> 01:18:35.950 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:35.950 --> 01:18:37.252 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:37.252 --> 01:18:38.680 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger. 01:18:38.680 --> 01:18:42.012 align:middle line:90% 01:18:42.012 --> 01:18:44.392 align:middle line:90% Senator Brownsberger? 01:18:44.392 --> 01:18:45.830 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:45.830 --> 01:18:48.010 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:48.010 --> 01:18:49.380 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz. 01:18:49.380 --> 01:18:49.920 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:49.920 --> 01:18:51.820 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:51.820 --> 01:18:53.180 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem. 01:18:53.180 --> 01:18:53.680 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:53.680 --> 01:18:55.170 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:55.170 --> 01:18:56.130 align:middle line:90% Brendan P. Crighton. 01:18:56.130 --> 01:18:56.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:56.760 --> 01:18:58.280 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:58.280 --> 01:18:59.061 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr. 01:18:59.061 --> 01:18:59.560 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:18:59.560 --> 01:19:01.140 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:01.140 --> 01:19:03.103 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. deMacedo. 01:19:03.103 --> 01:19:03.602 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:03.602 --> 01:19:04.988 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:04.988 --> 01:19:06.960 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico. 01:19:06.960 --> 01:19:07.460 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:07.460 --> 01:19:08.600 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:08.600 --> 01:19:10.640 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue. 01:19:10.640 --> 01:19:11.940 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 01:19:11.940 --> 01:19:12.440 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:12.440 --> 01:19:13.580 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:13.580 --> 01:19:14.540 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 01:19:14.540 --> 01:19:15.320 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:15.320 --> 01:19:17.120 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:17.120 --> 01:19:18.130 align:middle line:90% Paul R. Feeney. 01:19:18.130 --> 01:19:18.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:18.760 --> 01:19:20.030 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:20.030 --> 01:19:21.720 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman. 01:19:21.720 --> 01:19:22.720 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:22.720 --> 01:19:23.900 align:middle line:90% Anne M. Gobi. 01:19:23.900 --> 01:19:24.470 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:24.470 --> 01:19:26.010 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:26.010 --> 01:19:27.351 align:middle line:90% Adam G. Hinds. 01:19:27.351 --> 01:19:27.850 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:27.850 --> 01:19:28.980 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:28.980 --> 01:19:30.490 align:middle line:90% Donald F. Humason, Junior. 01:19:30.490 --> 01:19:31.240 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:31.240 --> 01:19:32.646 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:32.646 --> 01:19:35.604 align:middle line:90% Patricia D. Jehlen? 01:19:35.604 --> 01:19:36.450 align:middle line:90% Senator Jehlen? 01:19:36.450 --> 01:19:37.380 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:37.380 --> 01:19:39.150 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:39.150 --> 01:19:40.140 align:middle line:90% John F. Keene. 01:19:40.140 --> 01:19:40.640 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:40.640 --> 01:19:42.390 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:42.390 --> 01:19:43.460 align:middle line:90% Eric P. Lesser. 01:19:43.460 --> 01:19:43.960 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:43.960 --> 01:19:45.390 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:45.390 --> 01:19:46.480 align:middle line:90% Jason M. Lewis. 01:19:46.480 --> 01:19:47.520 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:47.520 --> 01:19:48.810 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:48.810 --> 01:19:50.030 align:middle line:90% Barbara A. L'Italien. 01:19:50.030 --> 01:19:50.610 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:50.610 --> 01:19:52.170 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:52.170 --> 01:19:53.250 align:middle line:90% Joan B. Lovely. 01:19:53.250 --> 01:19:53.920 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:53.920 --> 01:19:54.419 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:54.419 --> 01:19:57.000 align:middle line:90% 01:19:57.000 --> 01:19:58.200 align:middle line:90% Mark C. Montigny. 01:19:58.200 --> 01:19:58.830 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:19:58.830 --> 01:20:00.540 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:00.540 --> 01:20:01.500 align:middle line:90% Michael O. Moore. 01:20:01.500 --> 01:20:02.140 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:02.140 --> 01:20:03.840 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:03.840 --> 01:20:04.980 align:middle line:90% Patrick M. O'Connor. 01:20:04.980 --> 01:20:06.714 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:06.714 --> 01:20:08.145 align:middle line:90% Kathleen O'Connor Ives. 01:20:08.145 --> 01:20:09.100 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:09.100 --> 01:20:10.500 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:10.500 --> 01:20:11.770 align:middle line:90% Marc R. Pacheco. 01:20:11.770 --> 01:20:12.640 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:12.640 --> 01:20:13.510 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:13.510 --> 01:20:15.565 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Rodrigues. 01:20:15.565 --> 01:20:16.650 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:16.650 --> 01:20:18.290 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:18.290 --> 01:20:20.670 align:middle line:90% Stanley C. Rosenberg. 01:20:20.670 --> 01:20:21.555 align:middle line:90% Richard J. Ross. 01:20:21.555 --> 01:20:22.250 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:22.250 --> 01:20:23.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:23.760 --> 01:20:24.780 align:middle line:90% Michael F. Rush. 01:20:24.780 --> 01:20:25.674 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:25.674 --> 01:20:26.524 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:26.524 --> 01:20:27.190 align:middle line:90% Karen E. Spilka. 01:20:27.190 --> 01:20:28.570 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:28.570 --> 01:20:29.747 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:29.747 --> 01:20:30.330 align:middle line:90% Bruce E. Tarr. 01:20:30.330 --> 01:20:31.380 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:31.380 --> 01:20:32.860 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:32.860 --> 01:20:34.190 align:middle line:90% Walter F. Timilty. 01:20:34.190 --> 01:20:34.920 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:34.920 --> 01:20:36.753 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:36.753 --> 01:20:37.611 align:middle line:90% Dean A. Tran. 01:20:37.611 --> 01:20:38.110 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:38.110 --> 01:20:39.580 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:39.580 --> 01:20:41.345 align:middle line:90% James T. Welch. 01:20:41.345 --> 01:20:41.845 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:41.845 --> 01:20:43.390 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:43.390 --> 01:20:44.900 align:middle line:90% Have all members been reported? 01:20:44.900 --> 01:20:45.400 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:20:45.400 --> 01:20:48.795 align:middle line:90% 01:20:48.795 --> 01:20:54.600 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 01:20:54.600 --> 01:20:55.100 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:20:55.100 --> 01:20:57.050 align:middle line:90% OK. 01:20:57.050 --> 01:20:59.500 align:middle line:84% On this matter, 36 senators having 01:20:59.500 --> 01:21:02.510 align:middle line:84% voted in the affirmative, none in the negative, 01:21:02.510 --> 01:21:06.278 align:middle line:84% the bill is passed to be engrossed. 01:21:06.278 --> 01:21:07.252 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:21:07.252 --> 01:21:10.180 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 01:21:10.180 --> 01:21:13.360 align:middle line:84% The chair asks that we take a brief recess 01:21:13.360 --> 01:21:17.860 align:middle line:84% and that both the Republican and the Democratic caucuses 01:21:17.860 --> 01:21:20.500 align:middle line:84% meet together in the Senate president's 01:21:20.500 --> 01:21:24.096 align:middle line:90% suite for a brief meeting. 01:21:24.096 --> 01:21:25.082 align:middle line:90% Bang the gavel. 01:21:25.082 --> 01:21:26.554 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL] 01:21:26.554 --> 01:21:27.054 align:middle line:90% OK. 01:21:27.054 --> 01:21:39.410 align:middle line:90% 01:21:39.410 --> 01:21:42.100 align:middle line:90% Senate will be in session. 01:21:42.100 --> 01:21:45.710 align:middle line:84% One matter comes before the Senate for its final passage 01:21:45.710 --> 01:21:47.780 align:middle line:84% and under the Constitution, requires 01:21:47.780 --> 01:21:52.430 align:middle line:84% a call of the yeas and nays, an act relative to veterans' 01:21:52.430 --> 01:21:57.860 align:middle line:84% housing in the city known as Agawam. 01:21:57.860 --> 01:22:00.410 align:middle line:84% The chair will be in receipt of-- 01:22:00.410 --> 01:22:01.190 align:middle line:90% no. 01:22:01.190 --> 01:22:02.170 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call-- 01:22:02.170 --> 01:22:04.130 align:middle line:90% The clerk will call the roll. 01:22:04.130 --> 01:22:16.870 align:middle line:90% 01:22:16.870 --> 01:22:17.850 align:middle line:90% Harriette L. Chandler. 01:22:17.850 --> 01:22:18.830 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:18.830 --> 01:22:20.820 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:20.820 --> 01:22:24.250 align:middle line:90% Michael J. Barrett. 01:22:24.250 --> 01:22:25.634 align:middle line:90% Joseph A. Boncore. 01:22:25.634 --> 01:22:27.050 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:27.050 --> 01:22:28.000 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:28.000 --> 01:22:29.153 align:middle line:90% Michael D. Brady. 01:22:29.153 --> 01:22:30.139 align:middle line:90% No. 01:22:30.139 --> 01:22:32.604 align:middle line:90% No. 01:22:32.604 --> 01:22:35.555 align:middle line:90% William N. Brownsberger. 01:22:35.555 --> 01:22:36.055 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:36.055 --> 01:22:39.013 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:39.013 --> 01:22:40.630 align:middle line:90% This is [INAUDIBLE]. 01:22:40.630 --> 01:22:41.780 align:middle line:90% Sonia Chang-Diaz. 01:22:41.780 --> 01:22:42.410 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:42.410 --> 01:22:44.574 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:44.574 --> 01:22:46.938 align:middle line:90% Cynthia Stone Creem. 01:22:46.938 --> 01:22:47.914 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:47.914 --> 01:22:48.890 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:48.890 --> 01:22:50.342 align:middle line:90% Brendan B. Crighton. 01:22:50.342 --> 01:22:50.842 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:50.842 --> 01:22:52.294 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:52.294 --> 01:22:52.794 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:22:52.794 --> 01:22:54.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:54.760 --> 01:22:56.260 align:middle line:90% Julian Cyr. 01:22:56.260 --> 01:22:57.300 align:middle line:90% Senator Cyr? 01:22:57.300 --> 01:22:57.910 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:57.910 --> 01:22:59.710 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:22:59.710 --> 01:23:00.980 align:middle line:90% Viriato M. DeMacedo. 01:23:00.980 --> 01:23:01.480 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:01.480 --> 01:23:02.610 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:02.610 --> 01:23:05.321 align:middle line:90% Sal N. DiDomenico. 01:23:05.321 --> 01:23:06.295 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:06.295 --> 01:23:07.756 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:07.756 --> 01:23:08.730 align:middle line:90% [? Are you there? ?] 01:23:08.730 --> 01:23:09.704 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 01:23:09.704 --> 01:23:12.150 align:middle line:90% [? Back there. ?] 01:23:12.150 --> 01:23:15.060 align:middle line:90% Eileen M. Donoghue. 01:23:15.060 --> 01:23:16.070 align:middle line:90% James B. Eldridge. 01:23:16.070 --> 01:23:17.020 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:17.020 --> 01:23:18.180 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:18.180 --> 01:23:19.890 align:middle line:90% Ryan C. Fattman. 01:23:19.890 --> 01:23:21.240 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:21.240 --> 01:23:22.290 align:middle line:90% Paul R. Feeney. 01:23:22.290 --> 01:23:22.860 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:22.860 --> 01:23:24.150 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:24.150 --> 01:23:25.250 align:middle line:90% Cindy F. Friedman. 01:23:25.250 --> 01:23:26.430 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:26.430 --> 01:23:27.960 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:27.960 --> 01:23:28.860 align:middle line:90% Anne M. Gobi. 01:23:28.860 --> 01:23:29.760 align:middle line:90% Yes. 01:23:29.760 --> 01:23:31.310 align:middle line:90% Yes.