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2/1/24, 11:00 AM - Committee Hearing: State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, A-2 and Virtual

Status: Normal
Date/Time: 2/1/24 11:00 AM
Location: A-2 and Virtual
Committee: Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight (JSA)
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Matters concerning honorary and land bills

  • Please be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the chairs. Further, the Chairs may schedule an executive session to coincide with this hearing. Per Committee Rules, Joint Committee members will be given any advance notice and materials to review.
  • ORAL TESTIMONY REGISTRATION: Legislators, public officials, and the public must register to provide oral testimony. To register to testify virtually or in-person, please provide the contact information requested in this form by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, January 31st. Once registered, you will receive further instruction on how to participate virtually.
  • WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Written testimony can be submitted via email to Jordan Latham at jamie.howell-walton@mahouse.gov or Haley Dillon riley.nichols@masenate.gov. The deadline to submit written testimony is Thursday, February 1 at 5:00 PM. 
  • A livestream of this hearing will be available on the legislature’s website. 
  • You may contact us by emailing jamie.howell-walton@mahouse.gov  or riley.nichols@masenate.gov.

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02/01/2024 - Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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Speaker List:

  • Rep Cabral - Chair of the Committee
  • Miles Byrne - Development Director at Corcoran Jennison
  • Ryan Bettez - Employee at Corcoran Jennison Management
  • Heidi Fallon - Property Manager at Harbor Point
  • Michael Cochran - Representative, Corcoran Jennison Companies
  • Orlando Parilla - Chairman, Harvard Community Task Force
  • Danielle Tavarez - Resident of Harbor Point
  • Victor Fernandes - Member, Team Noah Foundation
  • Christine Fernandes - Member, Team Noah Foundation
  • Vera Vadeboncoeur - Board Member, Team Noah Foundation
  • Connie Rocha-Mimoso - Committee Member, Team Noah Foundation
  • Sen Collins - Sponsor of Senate Bill 2557

Bill List:

  • House Bill 4210 - An Act establishing Massachusetts learning disability screening day.
  • Senate Bill 2557 - Relative to equal access on the DCR roadways.
  • House Bill 4240 - Team Noah Foundation and mitochondrial disease awareness.

Synopsis:

The legislative committee hearing began with House Bill 4210, sponsored by Representative Cutler, concerning the establishment of a Massachusetts learning disability screening day. The bill was mentioned briefly as having no attendees signed up to testify, and the committee invited written testimony submissions for consideration.

The main focus then shifted to Senate Bill 2557, sponsored by Senator Collins, which addresses ensuring equal access to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) roadways on Columbia Point Peninsula. Several speakers provided testimony supporting the maintenance of public access, fearing potential control by the University of Massachusetts Building Authority. Speakers included Miles Byrne, Ryan Bettez, Heidi Fallon, Michael Cochran, Orlando Parilla, and Danielle Tavarez. Each passionately advocated for keeping DCR control to ensure the public, especially the Harbor Point community, maintains access to essential public areas like bays and beaches. Concerns about safety, environmental justice, and daily resident activities were prominent themes in their testimonies.

Following this, the hearing addressed House Bill 4240, related to the Team Noah Foundation, which deals with mitochondrial disease awareness. Victor Fernandes gave a heartfelt account of raising his son, Noah, who had a mitochondrial disorder, sharing their struggles and the necessity of broader awareness and resources towards lesser-known diseases like mitochondrial disorders. Christine Fernandes, Vera Vadeboncoeur, and Connie Rocha-Mimoso supported his testimony, emphasizing the critical work of the Team Noah Foundation in helping special needs families and the importance of the bill in spreading awareness of mitochondrial diseases. The narrative was underscored by the personal story of Noah, who despite his young age, inspired significant community mobilization towards inclusivity and support for families experiencing similar challenges.

Senator Collins later contributed to the session by highlighting the legislative background and the need to pass Senate Bill 2557 to safeguard against the University of Massachusetts Building Authority's attempts to reinterpret access rights to their benefit. He articulated the environmental and logistical implications of restricted access and stressed the importance of clear legislative intent in maintaining public and community accessibility. Collins advocated for the committee's favorable view and subsequent passage of the bill to dispel any ambiguity regarding the access rights of Columbia Point's community and stakeholders.