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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Session DetailsFormal House Session 102

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Formal House Session - October 4, 2017 - pt. 2 of 2 10/4/2017 2:24 PM 01:40:49
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      Committee on Ways and Means to whom was returned The General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending, and notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 42000200, The Residential Services for Detained, stand, as passed by this General Court. The matter has been reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. Roll call machine is now open and will remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Here we go. The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter. 121 members vote in the affirmative, 34 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor, Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means to whom was returned The General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending, and notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 44001020, Secure Jobs Connect, stand, as passed by the General Court. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling has reported the matter, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. Roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 121 members vote in the affirmative, 34 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor, for the Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports, in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the governor, item 45100110, Community and Other Health Centers, stand, as passed by the General Court. Committee and Steering, Policy and Scheduling has reported the matter, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 132 members vote in the affirmative, 33 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor, for the Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom has returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 45120500, Division of Dental Health Administration, stand, as passed by the General Court. It's been reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 122 members vote in the affirmative, 32 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor, Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 45131026, Suicide Prevention, stand, as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. Roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Have all members voted? The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 135 members vote in the affirmative, 19 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor, Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the governor, item 45901507, Youth at Risk Matching Grant, stand, as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. Roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 122 members vote in the affirmative, 31 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor, Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 48000038, Services for Children and Families, stand, as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. Roll call machine is now open. Clerk will call Mr. Lewis of Framingham.

      Jack Patrick Lewis answers present.

      Miss Hogan has [INAUDIBLE] ask unanimous consent, to be recorded on roll calls. 28, 228, 229-- chair objection. Chair has none.

      On roll call number 228, Kate Hogan, Yes; roll call number 229, Kate Hogan, Yes; and roll call number 230, Kate Hogan, Yes.

      Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 128 members vote in the affirmative, 25 in the negative. The item stands, despite the object of His Excellency the Governor, Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 50460000, Adult Mental Health and Support Services stand, as passed by the General Court. This matter has been reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 135 members vote in the affirmative, 20 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor, Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 59202025, for Community-based Day and Work Program, stand, as passed by the General Court. It's been reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question is, shall, the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. Roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 121 members vote in the affirmative, 33 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70009402, Talking Book Library, stand, as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. Roll call machine is now open. The question is, shall-- have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this manner, 132 members vote in the affirmative, 33 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor, Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70020010, Executive Office of Economic Development, stand, as passed by General Court. The matter has been reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. The roll call machine is now open and will remain open for two minutes. [INAUDIBLE] off some of the members, indicating the roll call is in progress. Have all members voted who wish to do so?

      Oh, no? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 122 members vote in the affirmative, 32 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor, Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70030100, [INAUDIBLE] Labor and Workforce Development Administration, stands, as passed by the General Court. Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling has reported the matter, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      Question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. Roll call machine is open. Have all members voted who wish to do so?

      Have all members voted? The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 121 members vote in the affirmative, 34 in the negative. The stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70031206, Mass Service Alliance, stand as passed by the General Court. It's been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor report? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Have all members voted? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 121 members vote in the affirmative, 34 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70040099, Communities and Development Administration, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 125 members vote in the affirmative, 29 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70040101, Emergency Assistance, Family Shelters and Services, stand as passed by the General Court. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling has reported the matter, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. Roll call machine is open. Mr. [INAUDIBLE] of-- Mr. Vieira of Falmouth. Consent to be recorded. Chair objection. Chair has none.

      David Vieira. No, on roll call number 238.

      Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 127 members vote in the affirmative, 28 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70049316, Homeless Housing Pilot Project stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the stand despite the objection of Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. Roll call machine is now open and will remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 135 members voted in the affirmative, 20 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70060011, Investigations and Enforcement, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question is, shall the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting has expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 124 members vote in the affirmative, 30 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70080900, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, stand as passed by the General Court. Been reported by Steering, policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. Roll call machine is now open. Mr. Goldstein-Rose asks unanimous consent to be recorded. Chair objection-- chair has none.

      Roll call number 233, Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Yes.

      Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 143 members vote in the affirmative, 11 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor.

      Ms. O'Connell, [INAUDIBLE] asks for consent to be recorded. Chair objection, chair has none.

      On roll call number 241, Shauna O'Connell, Yes.

      Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70100005, Department of Education Administration, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. Roll call machine is open. [INAUDIBLE] Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 130 members vote in the affirmative, 25 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70270019, Schools [INAUDIBLE] Work Connecting Activity, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do So Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 125 members vote in the affirmative, 30 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70610033, Public School Military Mitigation, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. Roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting has expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 120 members vote in the affirmative, 35 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70619011 Innovation School, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      Question is, shall the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. Roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 127 members voted in the affirmative, 28 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of his Excellency the Governor.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, t by His Excellency the Governor. The General Appropriation Bill reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70619408. Targeted Intervention in Underperforming Schools, stand as passed by the General Court The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 122 members vote in the affirmative, 33 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70619611, After School and Out of School Grant, stand as passed by the General Court. It's been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7a has been suspended.

      The question now is, should the item stand despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. Roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted?

      Have all members voted? Time for voting has expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 123 members vote in the affirmative, 32 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70619612, Safe and Supportive Schools, stand as passed by the General Court. It's been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open, remaining open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted who wish to do so? The time for voted is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 128 members vote in the affirmative, 27 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70660000, Higher Education Coordinating Council, stand as passed by the General Court. It's been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call required. The roll call machine is now open and will remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? If all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 126 members vote in the affirmative, 29 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70660020, Nursing and Allied Health Education and Workforce Development, stand as passed by the General Court. It's been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting has expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 122 members vote in the affirmative, 33 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70660025, Performance Management Set Aside, stand as passed by the General Court. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling has reported the matter, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 121 members vote in the affirmative, 34 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 70700065, Reserve for the Administration Of, stand as passed by the General Court. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling has reported the matter, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open and will remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 119 members vote in the affirmative, 35 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of committee.

      Mr. Garballey of Arlington, ask your name [INAUDIBLE] said to be recorded. Chair objection, chair has none.

      On roll call number 253, Sean Garballey, Yes. Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 71000801 stand as passed by the General Court. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling has reported the matter, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 119 members vote in the affirmative, 35 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 71130101, Gallery 51 at the Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, stand as passed by the General Court. Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling has reported the matter, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question now is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Please have all members stay within the chamber for roll call votes. Thank you. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 122 members vote in the affirmative, 33 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the general appropriation bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 75050100, Greenfield Community College, stand as passed by the General Court. It's been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 121 members vote in the affirmative, 34 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 75110100, North Shore Community College, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question is, shall the item stand, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call required. The roll call machine is now open. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Have all members voted? The time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. On this matter, 125 members voted in the affirmative, 30 in the negative. The item stands, despite the objection of His Excellency the Governor.

      Report of a Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 800006000, Executive Office of Public Safety, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question is, shall this item stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call being required, will be called forthwith and remain open for two minutes. Time for voting has expired. Excuse me. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 130 have voted in the affirmative, 25 in the negative. The item shall stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of a Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 81001001, Department of State Police, stand as passed by the General Court. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling has reported the matter, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question is, shall this item stand over the objection of His Excellency the governor? Roll call being required, it will be called forthwith, and remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 145 have voted in the affirmative, 10 in the negative. The item shall stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of a Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 89000001, Administration and Operation of The, stand as passed by the General Court. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reports, that the matter be scheduled for consideration by the House. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question comes on, shall this item stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call being required, it will be called forthwith and remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? The time for voting has expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 125 have voted in the affirmative, 30 in the negative. The item stands over the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of a Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 89100110, Hampshire County Correction, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question comes on, shall this item stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call being required, it will be called forthwith and remain open for two minutes.

      The time for voting has expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 124 have voted in the affirmative, 31 in the negative. The item stands over the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of a Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 91109002, Grants to Councils on Aging, stand as passed by the General Court. It's been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question comes on, shall this item stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call being required, it will be called forthwith and remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Time for voting is expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 142 have voted in the affirmative, and 13 in the negative. The item shall stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of a Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 89108500, Nantucket Sheriff's Department, stand as passed by the General Court. It's been reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question comes on, shall this item stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor? A roll call being required, it will be called forthwith and remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Time for voting has expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 119 have voted in the affirmative, 35 in the negative. The item shall stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Report of a Committee.

      The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 89100107, Former Middlesex County Correctional, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question comes on, shall this item stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor. Roll call being required, it will be called forthwith and remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? The time for voting has expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 122 have voted in the affirmative, 31 in the negative. The item shall stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor.

      The Chair would like to ask the members to join with me in congratulating two of our members on their birthdays-- Representative Peisch and Representative Peake.

      [CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]

      Report of a Committee.

      Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was returned the General Appropriation Bill, reports in part, recommending that, notwithstanding the action of the Governor, item 89100108, Franklin County Corrections, stand as passed by the General Court. The matter has been reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and Rule 7A has been suspended.

      The question comes on, shall this item stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor? Roll call being required, it will be called forthwith and remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Time for voting has expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 120 people have voted in the affirmative, 34 in the negative. The item shall stand over the objection of His Excellency the Governor.

      The following bill, being rightly prepared, comes before us for final passage-- House 1120, an Act authorizing the town of Boylston to convey a portion of a certain parcel of land. Roll call being required, it will be called forthwith and will remain open for two minutes. Have all members voted who wish to do so? Time for voting has expired. The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 153 have voted in the affirmative, none in the negative. The bill is passed to be enacted.

      Does the Chair hear any objection to proceeding with the orders of the day? The Chair has none.

      Pages one through six are held.

      The pages one through six are held.

      Page seven, [INAUDIBLE] 108 and 109 is held.

      Page seven, calendar item 108--

      [INAUDIBLE] 108 is held.

      Calendar item 108 is held.

      109.

      Calendar item 109.

      The Committee in the Third Reading offers a special report.

      The Committee of Bills in the Third Reading Order offers a special report in the hands of the clerk. The clerk will read the report.

      The Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, to whom was returned the engrossed bill establishing the Nickerson State Park Trust Fund, [INAUDIBLE] number 3820, which was part of the general appropriation bill, reports, recommending the amendment recommended by His Excellency be considered in the following form, by striking out all [INAUDIBLE] clause and inserting in place [INAUDIBLE] the following. Section 1, Chapter 10, of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 35, DDD, the following section, Section 35, EEE.

      If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with the further reading of the report. Does the chair have objection? Chair has none. The question comes on adoption of the acceptance of the report. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The ayes have it. The report is accepted.

      Question comes on adoption of the Governor's amendment. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The ayes have it. The Governor's amendment is adopted. Calendar item 112 is held.

      I'm sorry. I'm sorry, that is not a [INAUDIBLE].

      The Chair is in error. Calendar item 112, Committee of Bills in the Third Reading offers a report in the hands of the clerk. The clerk will read the report.

      Committee on Bills in the Third Reading [INAUDIBLE] whom was returned the engrossed bill relative to community benefit districts, CS number 3823, which had been Section 30 of the general appropriation bill, reports that--

      If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with the further reading of the report. Does the Chair have objection? Chair has none. The question comes on acceptance of the report. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The ayes have it. The report is accepted.

      Question comes on adoption of the Governor's amendment. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The nos have it. The Governor's amendment is not adopted. On page eight, all items are held.

      Page nine, calendar item 116.

      On page nine, calendar item 116, Committee of Bills in the Third Reading offers a report in the hands of the clerk. The clerk will read the report.

      The Committee on Bills in the Third reading, to whom was returned the engrossed bill relative to study of the trauma registry in the Department of Public Health, CS number 3827, being Section 138, containing the--

      The question comes on--

      --general appropriation bill.

      The clerk will dispense-- if there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with the further reading of the report. Just the Chair have any objection? Chair has none. Question comes on adoption of the report. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The ayes have it. The report is adopted.

      Question now comes acceptance of the Governor's amendment. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The nos have it. The Governor's amendment is not adopted.

      Remaining items on page nine are held.

      Remaining items on page nine are held.

      Page 10.

      On page 10.

      Calendar item 121 through 123 are held.

      Calendar items 121 through 123 are held.

      124, third reading of the bill.

      124, third reading of the bill.

      Yup, an act relative to the town clerk and town accountant, in the town of Norwood.

      The question comes, Mr. Speliotis of Danvers offers an amendment in the hands of the clerk. The clerk will read the amendment.

      Mr. Speliotis of Danvers moves to amend the bill by substitution of a bill with the same title.

      The question comes on adoption of the amendment. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The amendment is adopted. Question now comes on passing the bill to be engrossed. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The ayes have it. The bill is passed to be engrossed.

      The remaining items are held.

      The remaining items are held.

      All items are [INAUDIBLE].

      The Chair would inform the members that we do not anticipate any further roll calls. So for the edification of the members, we do not anticipate any further roll calls.

      Through 17.

      All items on page 11 through 17 are held.

      Page 18 [INAUDIBLE] on 175 through 177 are held.

      On page 18, calendar items 175 through 178 are held. Calendar item 178, third reading of the bill.

      An act establishing a sick leave bank for Maria Williams, an employee of the Department of Mental health.

      Question comes on ordering-- passing the bill to be engrossed. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The ayes have it. The bill's passed to be engrossed. Calendar item 161, second-- the third reading of the bill.

      The second one.

      I'm sorry, second reading of the bill. On calendar item 161, Chair hears pass. Calendar item 162, second reading of the bill-- oh. Chair is in error. On calendar item 162, Chair hears pass. Calendar item 163, Chair hears pass. Pause [INAUDIBLE] a brief recess. Report of a Committee.

      The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reports, recommending that the House Bill relative to establishing a charter commission, House number 2087, Local Approval Receive, be scheduled for consideration by the House. Mr.-- whoop, sorry.

      Mr. Howitt of Seekonk moves suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The ayes have it. Rule 7A is suspended. Second reading of the bill.

      An Act relative to establishing a charter commission, House number 2087.

      Question comes on ordering the bill to a third reading. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The ayes have it. The bill is ordered to a third reading. I guess he doesn't want to check and see what it is. All right.

      Mr. Dooley of Winthrop offers an order in the hands of the clerk. The clerk will read the order.

      Order that, when the House adjourns today, it adjourn, to meet tomorrow at 2:00 PM.

      The question comes on adoption of the order. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The ayes have it. The order is adopted.

      Mr. Frost of Auburn moves that the House now stand adjourned. All those in favor, say aye, opposed, no. The ayes have it. The House now stands adjourned, to meet tomorrow at 2 PM in an informal session.