JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.
Thursday, October
2, 2003.
Met according to adjournment, at
eleven o’clock A.M., in an Informal Session, with Mr. O’Flaherty
of Chelsea in the Chair (having been appointed by the Speaker, under authority
conferred by Rule 5, to perform the duties of the Chair).
At the request of the Chair
(Mr. O’Flaherty), the members, guests and employees joined with
him in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Appointments
to Special Commissions.
Notice was received that
the Minority Leader of the House had announced appointments to the following
special commissions:
Representative Gifford
of Wareham to the special commission established (pursuant to Section
595 of Chapter 26 of the Acts of 2003) to study the ecological and environmental
impact of the oil spill in Buzzards Bay;
Representative Evangelidis
of Holden to the special committee established (pursuant to Section 599
of Chapter 26 of the Acts of 2003) called the Commission on Transportation
Restructuring;
Representative Loscocco
of Holliston to the working group established (pursuant to Section 607
of Chapter 26 of the Acts of 2003) to develop legislation to reform Chapter
70 of the General Laws;
Representative George of
Yarmouth to the special committee established (pursuant to Section 130
of Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2003) to study the sale of tax receivables,
etcetera;
Representative Pope of
Wayland to the special committee established (pursuant to Section 137
of Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2003) to investigate, study and make a report
on the annual municipal census relative to section 4 of chapter 51 of
the General Laws; and
Representative Hill of
Ipswich to the special committee established (pursuant to Section 138
of Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2003) to investigate, study and make legislative
recommendations on the adequacy and efficiency of laws and regulations
governing public construction projects.
Resolutions.
The following resolutions
(filed with the Clerk) were referred, under Rule 85, to the committee
on Rules:
Resolutions (filed by Mr.
Finneran of Boston) commending all state employees on the occasion of
“Performance Recognition Day”;
Resolutions (filed by Mr.
Connolly of Everett and other members of the House) memorializing the
Congress of the United States to adequately fund the programs of the Veterans
Administration;
Resolutions (filed by Messrs.
Fresolo of Worcester, Binienda of Worcester, Leary of Worcester, Pedone
of Worcester and Spellane of Worcester) honoring the veterans of the Battle
of the Bulge;
Resolutions (filed by Ms.
Gobi of Spencer) congratulating Donald Colpitts;
Resolutions (filed by Mr.
O’Brien of Kingston and other members of the House) memorializing
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure that the Commonwealth
continues to receive electric power under the Federal Niagara Redevelopment
Act;
Resolutions (filed by Mrs.
Poirier of North Attleborough) congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William and
Helena Tracy on the occasion of their sixtieth wedding anniversary; and
Resolutions (filed by Mr.
Scibak of South Hadley) congratulating the South Hadley High School 1963
Suburban League football champion Tigers on the occasion of their fortieth
reunion;
Mrs. Harkins of Needham,
for the committee on Rules, reported, in each instance, that the resolutions
ought to be adopted. Under suspension of the rules, in each instance,
on motion of Mr. Smizik of Brookline, the resolutions (reported by the
committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered
forthwith; and they were adopted.
Petitions.
Mr. Knuuttila of Gardner
presented a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4204) of Brian Knuuttila
and Robert A. Antonioni (with the approval of the mayor and city council)
for legislation to place certain positions in the school department of
the city of Gardner under the civil service law; and the same was referred
to the committee on Public Service. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.
Petitions severally were
presented and referred as follows:
By Mr. Carron of Southbridge,
petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Coppolla and other members
of the General Court that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized
to issue distinctive registration plates for the New England Patriots
Charitable Foundation, Inc..
By Mr. Flynn of Bridgewater,
petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David L. Flynn, Marc R. Pacheco
and others that the Armory Commission be authorized to grant a permanent
easement to the Knights of Columbus in the town of Bridgewater.
By Ms. Gobi of Spencer,
petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Melody L. Spence, Anne M. Gobi
and Stephen M. Brewer relative to the licensing of mobile manicuring shops
by the Board of Registration of Cosmetologists.
By Mrs. Gomes of Harwich,
petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shirley Gomes, Thomas N. George
and Robert A. O’Leary for legislation to make certain changes in
the agreement establishing the Nauset Regional School District.
By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield,
petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Frank M. Hynes relative to the
collection of taxes on the sale of boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth.
By Mrs. Parente of Milford,
petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marie
J. Parente for legislation to grant access to certain mortgage records
under the child support enforcement law of
the Commonwealth.
By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley,
petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and Cynthia
S. Creem that the Teachers’ Retirement Board be directed to grant
additional retirement credit to Dilys M. Staaterman for certain teaching
services outside the Commonwealth.
By Mr. Wallace of Boston,
petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian P. Wallace for legislation
to designate the South Boston District Court as the Honorable Chief Justice
Joseph F. Feeney Memorial Court House.
Severally, under Rule 24,
to the committee on Rules.
Papers
from the Senate.
Petitions were referred,
in concurrence, under suspension of Joint Rule 12, as follows:
Petition (accompanied by
bill, Senate, No. 2102) of Guy W. Glodis and John J. Binienda for legislation
relative to the Cherry Valley sewer district 2000-2001 project. To the
committee on Local Affairs and Regional Government.
Petition (accompanied by
bill, Senate, No. 2103) of Michael R. Knapik and Donald F. Humason, Jr.
for legislation to authorize the Department of Mental Retardation to establish
a sick leave bank for Evelyn Gadomski, an employee of said department.
To the committee on Public Service.
Reports
of Committees.
By Mr. Scaccia of Boston,
for the committee on Rules and the committees on Rules of the two branches,
acting concurrently, that Joint Rule 12 be suspended on the following
petitions:
Petition (accompanied by
bill) of James E. Vallee and David P. Magnani relative to investigations
of complaints against vicious dogs for damages incurred by person and
property. To the committee on Local Affairs and Regional Government.
Petition (accompanied by
bill) of Mark J. Carron and other members
of the General Court relative to the restrictions on leghold traps. To
the committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Petition (accompanied by
bill) of Kevin G. Honan that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized
to issue distinctive license plates Massachusetts Cultural Council for
the establishment of a fund promoting education and the arts. To the committee
on Public Safety.
Petition (accompanied by
bill) of Frank M. Hynes relative to disabled veterans retaining rank in
civil service. To the committee on Public Service.
Petition (accompanied by
bill) of Colleen M. Garry, Steven A. Baddour and John A. Lepper relative
to providing for the annual observance of Guardian’s Day;
Petition (accompanied by
bill) of James E. Vallee and Cheryl A. Jacques (by vote of the town council)
relative to municipal construction projects in the city of Franklin; and
Petition (accompanied by
bill) of Patricia A. Walrath, Stephen P. LeDuc and Pamela P. Resor relative
to the submitting of financial statements by public charities;
Severally to the committee
on State Administration.
Under suspension of the
rules, on motion of Mr. Ruane of Salem, the reports were considered forthwith.
Joint Rule 12 then was suspended, in each instance.
Severally sent to the Senate
for concurrence.
By Mr. Casey of Winchester,
for the committee on Taxation, on a petition, a Bill relative to the geriatric
authority of Holyoke (House, No. 3722) [Local Approval Received]. Read;
and referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and
Scheduling.
Mr. Kujawski of Webster,
for said committee, reported that the matter be scheduled for consideration
by the House.
Under suspension of the
rules, on motion of Mr. Smizik of Brookline, the bill was read a second
time forthwith; and it was ordered to a third reading.
By Mr. Hall of Westford,
for the committee on State Administration, on House, No. 4100, a Bill
relative to a certain parcel of land in the town of Hinsdale (House, No.
4199). Read; and referred, under Rule 33, to the committee on Local Affairs
and Regional Government on the part of the House.
By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston,
for the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities, on Senate, Nos. 272,
331 and 334 and House, Nos. 876, 1250 and 1451, a Bill relative to Massachusetts
Comprehensive Assessment System tests (House, No. 4200).
By Mr. Honan of Boston,
for the committee on Housing and Urban Development, on a petition, a Bill
relative to veterans’ housing (House, No. 2242).
By Mr. Hall of Westford,
for the committee on State Administration, on House, No. 3961, a Bill
authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to
convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Plainville (House, No.
4201).
By the same member, for
the same committee, on House, No. 4101, a
Bill authorizing the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management
and Maintenance to convey certain land in the city of Waltham (House,
No. 4202).
Severally read; and referred,
under Rule 33, to the committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Quinn of Dartmouth,
for the committee on Banks and Banking, on House, Nos. 90 and 92, a Bill
making amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code covering provisions dealing
with negotiable instruments and bank deposits and collections (House,
No. 92).
By the same member, for
the same committee, on a petition, a Bill relative to mortgage loan disclosures
(House, No. 1425).
By the same member, for
the same committee, on a petition, a Bill clarifying
certain interests in bankruptcy proceedings (House, No. 2192).
By the same member, for
the same committee, on a petition, a Bill relative to mortgages (House,
No. 2731).
By Mr. Rodrigues of Westport,
for the committee on Commerce and Labor, on a petition, a Bill to protect
tipped employees (House, No. 499).
By the same member, for
the same committee, on a petition, a Bill clarifying the timely payment
of wages (House, No. 2920).
By the same member, for
the same committee, on House, Nos. 1047 and 3292, a Bill relative to the
printing of credit card numbers in business transactions (House, No. 4203).
By Mr. Vallee of Franklin,
for the committee on Criminal Justice, on a petition, a Bill relative
to the crime of armed entry of a dwelling place (printed as Senate,
No. 161).
By the same member, for
the same committee, on a petition, a Bill relative to assault and battery
on a child (printed as Senate, No. 163).
By the same member, for
the same committee, on a petition, a Bill relative to reckless endangerment
(printed as Senate, No. 214).
By the same member, for
the same committee, on a petition, a Bill relative to the impoundment
of vehicles following arrests for driving while under the influence (House,
No. 320).
Severally read; and referred,
under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
Engrossed
Bill.
The engrossed Bill establishing
a sick leave bank for certain employees of the trial court (see House,
No. 3818, amended) (which originated in the House), in respect to which
the Senate had concurred in adoption of the emergency preamble, was passed
to be enacted; and it was signed by the acting Speaker and sent to the
Senate.
Orders
of the Day.
House bills
Authorizing the Division
of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant an easement in a
certain parcel of land in the town of Grafton (House, No. 263); and
Authorizing the town of
Dracut to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages
not to be drunk on the premises (House, No. 3922);
Severally reported by the
committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn, were
read a third time; and they were passed to be engrossed. Severally sent
to the Senate for concurrence.
Order.
On motion of Mr. Finneran
of Boston,—
Ordered, That
when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet on Monday next at eleven
o’clock A.M.
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At sixteen minutes after
eleven o’clock A.M., on motion of Mr. Ruane of Salem (Mr. O’Flaherty
of Chelsea being in the Chair), the House adjourned, to meet on Monday
next at eleven o’clock A.M., in an Informal Session.