2025-01-01 00:00:00 - Formal House Session 1
2025-01-01 00:00:00 - Formal House Session 1
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SPEAKER1 - Would all members and guests please take their seats?
Court officers, would please clear the aisles.71
Would court officers please clear the aisles?
SPEAKER2 - Members will take their seats.
SPEAKER1 - Members will take their seats.
Hear ye. Hear ye. Hear ye.
TIMOTHY CARROLL - ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - Under the constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the general court309 shall assemble every year on the 1st311 Wednesday in January, and the terms of Representatives shall begin on said Wednesday and extend for a period of two years. Section 3 of Chapter 3 of the General Laws provides that on the 1st Wednesday in January, following a state election, between the hours of 10:00 in the forenoon and 12:00 at noon, the persons whose names have been returned as members elect of the House of Representatives shall be called to order by the oldest senior member elect present, who shall be the presiding officer until a Speaker is chosen or the House otherwise determines. An examination of the records in the office of the clerk discloses that Representative elect Kevin G. Honan of the Brighton section of the city of Boston being the 17th Suffolk District, a member of the House from 1987 to 2024, inclusive is the senior member. Accordingly, I have the honor of turning the gavel over to Representative elect Honan, dean of the House, who will be your presiding officer until a Speaker is chosen.
REP HONAN - Thank you very much for your kind welcome. The first annual session of the House of Representatives, the 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, will now come to order. I want to thank you, assistant clerk, soon to be clerk. Please join me in welcoming reverend Dr. Gregory Groover, former chair of the Boston School Committee, recipient of the Henry Shattuck Municipal Award, and a trailblazing theologian who was the pastor of the historic Charles Street AME Church in Boston for the invocation.
GREGORY GROOVER - AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Let us pray. Dear God of glory and475 of great grace, we pause at this hour479 on this first day of 2025 to first thank you for gifting your servant leaders of this your house of representatives of this general court with another year of noble public service, another legislative session, another opportunity to be moved by your spirit, directed by your will, and led by your voice to address the pressing needs of your people. We pray that these Representatives will be clothed during this 194th session with your good pleasure, and that the work that they set out to do, seen by you as holy, will truly make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of the 1,000,000 spread across your Commonwealth of Massachusetts. How grateful we are for the leadership of this House, the Speaker, the caucus leaders of both parties, the various committee chairs, the551 dean, and every553 member of this hall, may they always, in this upcoming session, be mindful that this work of theirs is their divine calling for this season. May each Representative always walk faithfully and purposefully in that calling. Yes, the calling to always ensure that Massachusetts will be a state that welcomes and embraces all people from every race, every nationality, every faith, every belief system,589 every background, every orientation.
Yes, from every walk of life. Guide these, your servants, to fashion such legislation that will offer high quality education for all our children, irrespective of geographical divides and school districts and zip codes. Speak into the ears of our Representatives assembled here so that they will hear the cries of our seniors,619 the pains of the homeless sisters and621 brothers and the suffering of the countless residents being afflicted by the untold and numerous faces of abuses. Yes, raise the members of this solemn House through their justice centric legislation to create the model for all state houses of Representatives across this country. Then, lord, we pray that you will increase their goodwill to not only work with each other within this House, but that they will also seek better ways to work with their partner chamber, the Senate, the Governor, her cabinet, and all of the state constitutional offices. These are our humble petitions, oh God, that we submit to you. Hear them, we pray, with all of our hearts, souls and minds, and it's in your name that we pray, and your people shall say, Amen. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
Thank you very much, doctor Reverend. Representative Paisha Wellsley moves that the prayer be spread across the record. Is there objection? The chair700 has none. The motion is adopted. I now invite all to join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America.
Please join me732 in welcoming Andrew Secker of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus for the singing of the national anthem.
SPEAKER6 - Oh,
SPEAKER7 - sick. Can you see by the dawn's early light? What's so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight. O'er the ramparts782 we watched were so gallant to the788 streaming
Under the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air. Gave through through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star spangled
banner yet wave?
HONAN - Thank you very847 much, Andrew. Please be seated. It's my pleasure to welcome you all to the 194th general court. We are honored to be joined today by many elected leaders past and present, but first, I'd like to acknowledge the dedicated service of those who are here each day. We have Ray Amaru, chief court officer, 66 years of service, and Joe Quinn, 49 years, thank you, you may be seated. To the Statehouse Park Rangers security and legislative staff, thank you for your service to the Commonwealth. And to my new colleagues who today begin service in this esteemed and historic body, congratulations and welcome to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. May your journey of public service be as rewarding949 for you as it is951 beneficial to the constituents that you serve. The people we represent are the reason957 we are here and should always remain at the heart of what we do every day. Our families too are at the heart of what we do, I'd like to thank my family and all my colleagues' family for their continued support. My wife, Colleen, is here, and my mother, who always loves attending these events, she is in St. Elizabeth's Hospital watching us on laptop with my sister, Claire. So she's at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Hello, mother.
In a few minutes, you will take an oath to uphold the constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the longest functioning constitution in the world and the document that guided the drafting of the United States Constitution. These documents not only guide our Commonwealth and our country, but have inspired the formation of free and fair republics throughout history and all over the world. In just a few weeks, we will begin the recognition of America's 250th birthday, a birthday with uniquely Massachusetts roots. Throughout that time, Massachusetts has always been a leader among the nation of states. Massachusetts was the 1st state in the nation to legalize1051 marriage equality, to establish a minimum wage, and to create public schools, public transit,1059 and public parks. In recent years, we have passed landmark legislation combating discrimination, promoting the development of housing, and addressing climate crisis. These are just a few of our accomplishments, but there is much more work to do. As we begin the 194th general court and as you,1082 my new colleagues, begin your careers in the House of Representatives, let us remember the journeys that brought us to these halls and bear in mind the honor and awesome responsibility that comes with elected representation and leadership.
By stepping into this chamber and taking the oath of office, we assume that responsibility that is described in the first sentence of the constitution, that of providing the individuals who compose our commonwealth with the power of enjoying in safety and tranquility their natural rights and the blessings of life. As we seek to do this, let us find guidance in the accomplishments of our predecessors and inspiration in the opportunity presented by the challenges ahead. It's my honor to welcome all of you, and I look forward to working with you. We are honored to have with us today some of our former speakers. We have Robert De Leo of Winthrop, Charles Flaherty of Cambridge, Speaker DeMacy and Speaker Finneran send their love, they are unable to be here. We also have1198 a gentleman here who is a United States Senator who served with great distinction in this chamber and brings great pride to all of us, United States Senator Ed Markey. We are also honored to have with us Sheila Fitzgerald, the consul general of Ireland in Boston. A communication from the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The clerk will read the communication.
CARROLL - A communication from the secretary of the Commonwealth, January 1st 2025 to the honorable House of Representatives. I have the honor to lay before you the return to the vote cast at the election held in this Commonwealth on the 5th day of November 2024 for Representatives in the general court for the several districts together with schedules showing the number of ballots which appear to have been cast for each person voted for. These returns have been duly canvassed by the Governors and the Governors council and are now transmitted for1283 examination by the house of representatives as required by the constitution and the general laws. Very truly yours, William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
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SPEAKER4 - Nope. Alright. That communication will be placed on file.
HONAN - Representative elect1306 Day of Stoneham offers an order which1308 the court shall read.
CARROLL - Ordered that the returns of votes for Representatives in several representatives districts of the Commonwealth be referred to a special committee consisting of three members. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
SPEAKER4 - Question comes on adoption of the order. All those in favor, say aye. All those opposed, nay. The ayes have it.
HONAN - The order is adopted. The chair will appoint three Representatives elect; Day of Stoneham, Ryan of Boston, and Jones of North Redding. Please come down to the well. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
SPEAKER2 - Okay.
HONAN - Communication from Rep elect Parisella.
CARROLL - Dear Mr. Carroll, I've been nominated to be an associate justice of the district court, so please accept this letter as notification that I will be resigning as State Representative for the 6th Essex District of the 193rd General Court effective 10:30 AM, January 1st, 2025, and that I respectfully decline the office of State Representative of the 194th General Court. Very truly yours, Gerald Parisella. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
SPEAKER4 - The letter will be kept on record, on file, in the clerk's office, and we wish Jerry Parasella the best in his new position.
Report of a committee.
SPEAKER3 - The special committee of the house to which had been referred the returns of votes for representative in the several representative districts of the Commonwealth reports hereon that the persons named therein have been duly elected.
SPEAKER4 - Representative elect Day of Stoneham moves that the rules be suspended. All in favor, say aye. Those opposed, nay. The aye the the ayes have it. The rules are suspended. Question comes on acceptance of the report. All in favor, say aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it and the report is accepted.
K. You want
SPEAKER6 - Oh, no.
SPEAKER4 - Yeah. Representative elect Gregoire of Marlborough offers an order which the clerk shall read.
SPEAKER3 - Ordered that a special committee be appointed to wait upon her excellency the governor and inform her that a quorum of the members elect president of the House of Representatives have assembled and that they are ready to take the oaths and affirmations of qualification.
SPEAKER4 - Question comes on the adoption of the order. All in favor, say aye. Those opposed, nay. The ayes have it. The order is adopted. The chair will appoint representatives to go and inform the governor that we are prepared and ready to be sworn in. Rep Gregoire of Marlborough,
Barber of Somerville, Tyler of Boston, Cairns of Danvers, Gobley of Arlington, Kuzhmeric of Fitchburg, Cataldo of Concord, O'Day of West Boylston, Barrett of Adams, Fluke Rockley of Boston,1538 Decker of Cambridge, Maschino of Hull, McMurtry of Dedham, Roy of Franklin, Rogers of Cambridge, Kilcoyne of Clinton, Giannino of Revere, Wynn of IANOVA, Montano of Boston, Arriaga of Chicopee, Vitolo of Brookline, Walsh of Peabody, Donato of Medford, Gonzalo of Boston, Ferguson of Holden, Sullivan Almeter of Abington, Vaughn of Wrentham, Lawn of Watertown, homes of Boston. The members will please assemble in the well, and good luck on your journey. The sergeant at arms will escort the honorable committee to the governor's office.
The house will be in a brief recess.
SPEAKER1 - Members will take their seats.
Court officers, please clear the aisles.
The chair recognizes the sergeant at arms.
1675 SPEAKER61675 -1675 Yep.1675
SPEAKER4 - Admit the honorable house committee.1679
The chair recognizes whoop. I'll wait 1 sec.
The chair recognizes the chair of this committee, representative elect Gregoire Marlborough.
HONAN - Thank you so much for this extraordinary work that your committee has done. You've exhibited great leadership, great leadership. Thank you, and I now dissolve this extraordinary committee. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
The house will be in a brief recess.1756
SPEAKER1 - Members will take their seat.1993 Court officers will1995 please clear the aisles.
HONAN - The Chair would like to introduce a couple of former members who are here. Angelo Scaccia from Hyde Park is here, Jim Brett from Dorchester, Jim Cantwell, Mary Ann Lewis, and it is also Mary Keith's birthday, happy birthday, Representative Keith. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
SPEAKER1 - The chair recognizes the sergeant at arms.
Admit her excellency, Maura T. Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth, her honor, Kimberly Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth, and the Governor's council.
2379 HONAN2379 -2379 Members,2379 please take your seats. It gives the Chair2383 great pleasure and privilege to introduce our extraordinary Governor, Maura T. Healey, who is going to swear us in. Please welcome the Governor, and she's joined by the Lieutenant Governor, Driscoll as well. But please welcome Governor of the Commonwealth, Maura Healey.
MAURA T. HEALEY - GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS - Good morning, and, let's hear it for your great dean, what a dean, he's redefined the dean. You know, I think of2434 Dean Smith and he is like a whole next level2436 Dean Honan. Happy New Year, happy New Session. I want to thank you, Dean, I want to thank you, Mr. Speaker, members of this great and general court, our court officers, our constitutional officers, Governor's councilors, Senator Markey, former Speakers of this auspicious House who are here, and friends and family. It's a special day, and I'm sure whether this is your first time or not your first time, it is special. Because every election matters and it's not easy to put yourself out there to run, it's not easy to do the work once you're elected. I know that all of you are grateful to friends and family who are here today or watching at home, who supported you and helped make this possible. So, on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor and myself, we want to welcome everyone this morning and a special welcome to the new members who are being sworn in today. Thank you for the commitment that you've made to serve the people of this great Commonwealth. Public service is a high calling, and it's absolutely essential to the preservation and the furtherance of our democracy.
It's important2545 that we have people of good character and goodwill who are willing to step up and do these jobs. It's not lost on me and thank you for the invitation to appear in your chamber, your chamber. When the LG and I walk into this chamber, we're filled with a sense of history, we think about people who've appeared at this very rostrum; Martin Luther King Junior, John F. Kennedy, and so many more. We walked from our office down the hall and thought about the foundation of this building being laid by Paul Revere and Sam Adams. We are swearing in this term in the year 2025 which is exactly 250 years since the revolution and the birth of this country in American democracy right here from this great Massachusetts soil. So I hope that you all take a moment to look around this beautiful chamber, look at the names, look at the images, and just reflect on those who've come before, and think about on whose shoulders we stand, think about the trailblazers. Let that inspire you and all of us with the energy, the vision, the continued commitment to furthering the great work from this chamber. Because you will help write that next chapter in the bills you advance, in the policies you make, in the decisions you render, and in the partnerships you build with colleagues. The LG and I want to thank you, those of you who were here, for the incredibly productive last session, a historic legislative session.
We cut taxes for the first time in 20 years, we built more housing, signed a transformative economic development bill, a transformative health care bill, important investments in expanding college and career opportunities, clean energy, and above all, with a commitment to ensuring equal treatment under the law and making sure that we are finding ways to expand and grow this economy for everyone. Not to mention the HERO Act and the work that was done to get support for service members and veterans. I could go on and on and on, gun safety, I'll stop, but it was so productive that I lose my train of thought, which is a good thing because it speaks to the work that got done. It is that in that spirit that we open this new session, this new term with even greater expectations for what we can do, each in our own ways through a lot of deliberation and of course through necessary disagreement to advance policies, to make2752 life better for residents, for businesses, for folks in this great state. We have a great record to build on, there is much work to do, and the LG and I look forward to working with each and every one of you as we continue to serve our state and honor our oaths of office. Now, I'll ask the Lieutenant Governor to join me and ask that members stand and raise their right hand. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
They're turning back now. I know.
They're right here. Okay. They're deep. Okay? Ready to go? Ready.
SPEAKER6 - Alright.
SPEAKER9 - No turning back now as the LG just said.
Alright. We begin. I.
HEALEY - I, state your name, do solemnly swear, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and will support the constitution thereof. So, help me, God. I, state your name, do solemnly swear and affirm, that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as a member of this great and general court according to the best of my abilities and understanding agreeably to the rules and regulations of this constitution and the laws of this Commonwealth. So, help me, God. I, do solemnly swear that I will support2895 the constitution of the United States. Congratulations.
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Congratulations.
SPEAKER9 - Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations.
SPEAKER6 - Congratulations.
SPEAKER1 - Members will
SPEAKER4 - rise as the sergeant at arms escorts the governor, lieutenant governor, and the constitutional officers from the chamber
and the governor's council.
I would point out to the members that secretary Galvin, who happens to be from Brighton, right, his staff is gonna be passing out documents that you will need to sign. Okay? So each member should please sign that. So again, we thank secretary William Galvin of Brighton for his staff to be walking through the chamber. Please sign these documents.
HONAN - Representative Moran of Brighton offers an order which the clerk shall read.
CARROLL - Order that the House proceed to the election of a Speaker without nominations and that the election be held in the following manner. The role shall be called by the clerk and each member present in response to their name shall arise and announce the name of the member for whom they vote. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
SPEAKER4 - Question comes on adoption of the order. All those in favor, say aye. Opposed, nay. The ayes have it. The order is adopted. The clerk will call the roll.
SPEAKER3 - James Acero.
James c Arena Del Rosa.
Jennifer Balinski Armini.
Shirley b Arriaga.
Brian m Ash.
Brian M Ash votes for Ronald Mariano. Bruce J Ayers.
Bruce J Ayers votes for Ronald Mariano. Michelle L Badger.
Michelle l Badger votes for Ronald Mariano. Christine p Barber. Christine p Barber votes for Ronald Mariano. John Barrett, the third.
John Barrett wrote votes for Ronald Mariano. Donald r Berthiaume Junior.
Representative Berthiaume votes for Bradley h Jones junior. David Beal. Ronald Mariano. David Beal votes for Ron Mariano.
Natalie m Blay. Ron Mariano. Natalie m Blay votes for Ronald Mariano. Nicholas a Baldega.
Nicholas Bodega votes for Mark Lombardo.
Antonio FD Cabral.
Antonio FD Cabral votes for Ronald Mariano. Daniel Cahill.
SPEAKER1 - Ronald votes for Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Daniel Cahill votes for Ronald Mariano. Simon Cataldo. Simon Cataldo votes for Ronald Mariano. Michael s Chaisson.
Michael Chaisson votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Tacky Chan.
SPEAKER1 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Tacky Chan votes for Ronald Mariano. Michelle l Sicolo. Michelle l Sicolo votes for Ronald Mariano. Mike Conley.
SPEAKER6 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Mike Conley votes for Ronald Mariano. Rob Gonsalvo.
SPEAKER1 - Rob Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Rob Gonsalvo votes for Ronald Mariano. Manny Cruz. Manny Cruz votes for Ronald Mariano. Mark j Cusack. Vote for Mariano. Mark j Cusack votes for Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER1 - Leigh Davis.
SPEAKER6 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Leigh Davis votes for Ronald Mariano. Michael s Day. Paul Mariano. Michael s Day votes for Ronald Mariano. Marjorie c Decker. Ronald Mariano. Marjorie c Decker votes for Ronald Mariano. David F. Dakost. Brad Jones. David F. Dakost vote votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Kip a Diggs. Kip a Diggs votes for Ronald Mariano. Carol Doherty.
Mindy Dom. Mindy Dom votes for Ronald Mariano. Kate Donahue. Kate Donahue votes for Ronald Mariano. Daniel m Donahue. Daniel m Donahue votes for Ronald Mariano. Paul j Donahue.
Paul j Donato votes for Ronald Mariano. Michelle m Dubois.3337 Michelle m Dubois votes for3341 Ronald Mariano. Patricia a Duffy. Patricia a Duffy votes for Ronald Mariano. Rodney m Elliot. Rodney m Elliot votes for Ronald Mariano. Patricia Farley Bouvier. Tricia Farley Bouvier votes for Ronald Mariano. Kimberly n Ferguson.
Kimberley n Ferguson vote for Bradley h Jones junior. Anne Margaret Ferrante.
Michael j Finn.
SPEAKER1 - Ron Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Michael j Finn votes for Ronald Mariano.
Carol a Faiola. Carol a Faiola votes for Ronald Mariano. Christopher Richard Flanagan.
SPEAKER7 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Christopher Richard Flanagan votes for3397 Ronald Mariano. Brandy Fluker Oakley.
SPEAKER9 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Randy Fluker Oakley votes for Ronald Mariano. Paul k Frost.
SPEAKER1 - Bradley h Jones junior.
SPEAKER3 - Paul Frost votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Dennis Gallagher.
Dennis Gallagher votes for Ronald Mariano. William c Galvin.
SPEAKER7 - Ron Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - William c Galvin votes for Ronald Mariano. Sean Garberly. Sean Garberly votes for Ronald Mariano. Judith a Garcia. Judith a Garcia votes for Ronald Mariano. Colleen m Galli Gary. Colleen m Gary3446 votes for Ronald Mariano. John r Gasky.
Mark Gasky votes for Mark Lombardo.
Carmen Lawrence Gentile.
Carmen Lawrence Gentile votes for Ronald Mariano. Jessica Angenino.
Jessica Anginino votes for Ronald Mariano. Omar Gomez.
Oma Gomez votes for Ronald Mariano. Carlos Gonzalez.
Ronald Mariano. Carlos Gonzales votes for Ronald Mariano. Kenneth I Gordon.
SPEAKER1 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Kenneth I Gordon votes for Ronald Mariano. Danielle w Gregoire. Ron Mariano. Daniel w Gregoire votes for Ronald Mariano. Richard m Hagerty. Yes. Richard m Hagerty votes for Ronald Mariano. Ryan m Hamilton. Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER6 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Ryan m Hamilton votes for Ronald Mariano. James k Hawkins.
James k Hawkins votes for Ronald Mariano. Christopher Hendricks.
Christopher Hendricks votes for Ronald Mariano. Natalie m Higgins. Natalie m Higgins votes for Ronald Mariano. Kate Hogan.
Kate Hogan votes for Ronald Mariano. Russell e Holmes. Russell e Holmes votes for Ronald Mariano. Kevin g Honan.
SPEAKER4 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Kevin g Honan votes for Ronald Mariano. Tara Hong. Tara Hong votes for Ronald Mariano. Vonna White. Vonna Howard.
SPEAKER4 - That was
SPEAKER3 - Vonna Howard,
Ronald Mariano,
Steven s Howitt.
Steven s Howitt votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Daniel j Hunt.
SPEAKER1 - The gentleman from Queasy,
SPEAKER6 - Ron Mariano. Ronald
SPEAKER3 - Mariano. Bradley h Jones junior.
SPEAKER1 - Bradley h Jones junior.
SPEAKER3 - Bradley h Jones junior votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Hannah Kane.
Hannah Kane votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Kristen e Kasner. Kristen e Kasner votes for Ronald Mariano.
Joseph Patrick Kearney. Ronald Mariano. Joseph Patrick Kearney votes for Ronald Mariano. Mary s Keefe.
Mary s Keefe3632 votes for Ronald Mariano. Sally p Kearns. Ronald Mariano. Sally p Kearns votes for Ronald Mariano. Megan k Killcoin. Ronald Mariano. Megan k Killcoin votes for Ronald Mariano. Michael p Kysmarek.
SPEAKER4 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Michael p Kysmarek votes for Ronald Mariano. Catherine r Linautra.
SPEAKER9 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Catherine Linacher votes for Ronald Mariano. John j Lawn junior. Ronald Mariano. John j Lawn junior votes for Ronald Mariano. David Henry Agoskie Labeouf. Ronald Mariano. David Henry Agoskie Labeouf votes for Ronald Mariano. Jack Patrick Lewis. John Patrick Lewis votes for Ronald Mariano.
David Paul Linski. Ronald Mariano. David Paul Linski votes for Ronald Mariano.
Kate Lipper Garabedian. Kate Lipper Garabedian votes for Ronald Mariano.
JD Livingstone.
Ronald Mariano. JD Livingstone votes for Ronald Mariano. Mark t Lombardo.
SPEAKER6 - Mark Thomas Lombardo.
SPEAKER3 - Mark t Lombardo votes for Mark t Lombardo.
Hadley Luddy.
Hadley Luddy votes for Ron Mariano. Michael f MacGregor.
SPEAKER2 - Ron Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Michael f MacGregor votes for Ronald Mariano. Adrian c Mataro. Ronald Mariano. Adrian c Mataro votes for Ronald Mariano. John j Mahoney.
John J Mahoney votes for Ronald Mariano. Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER6 - Ronald.
SPEAKER3 - Ronald Mariano votes for Ronald Mariano. Christopher m Markey.
Christopher m Markey. Christopher m Markey votes for Ronald Mariano. John J Marcy.
Bradley h Jones junior. John Marcy votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Joseph w McGonigal.
SPEAKER1 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Joseph w McGonigal votes for Ronald Mariano. Joseph d McKenna.
SPEAKER1 - Brad Jones.
SPEAKER3 - Joseph d McKenna votes for Brad Jones. Paul McMurtry. Paul McMurtry. Paul McMurtry votes for Ronald Mariano. Rita a Mendez.
Rita a Mendez votes for Ronald Mariano. Joan Macino. Joan Macino votes for Ronald Mariano. Aaron Michalowicz.
SPEAKER6 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Aaron Mikluitz votes for Ronald Mariano. Thomas w Mokely. Thomas w Mokely votes for Ronald Mariano. Samantha Montano. Tom Moran. Samantha Montano wrote for Ronald Mariano. Frank a Moran. That's good. Frank a Moran votes for Ronald Mariano. John Francis Moran.
SPEAKER6 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - John Francis Moran votes for Ronald Mar Mariano. Michael j Moran. Mariano. Michael j Moran votes for Ronald Mariano. David k Meridian junior.
SPEAKER1 - Bradley h Jones junior.
SPEAKER3 - David k Meridian junior votes for Bradley h Jones junior. James Murphy.
SPEAKER2 - Juan Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - James m Murphy votes for Ronald Mariano. Brian w Murray.
SPEAKER6 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Brian w Murray votes for Ronald Mariano. Tram Nguyen. Tram Nguyen votes for Ronald Mariano. James j O'Day.
James j O'Day votes for Ronald Mariano. Norman j Aurel.
Norman Aurel votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Steven Ouellette.
SPEAKER6 - Oh, Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Steven Ouellette votes for Ronald Mariano. Steven Owens. Ronald Mariano. Steven Owens votes for Ronald Mariano. Francisco e Paulino.
SPEAKER2 - Hold on, Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Francisco e Paulino votes for Ronald Mariano. Kelly w Pease.
Kelly Pease votes for Bradley h Jones junior.
Alice Hanlon Peish. Alice Hanlon Peisch votes for Ronald Mariano. Edward r Phillips. For Mariano. Edward r Phillips votes for Ronald Mariano. Bridget Poulf. Bridget Puth votes for Ronald Mariano. Angelo j Puopolo junior.
Angelo j Puopolo junior votes for Ronald Mariano. Adrian Ramos. Ronald Mariano. Adrian Ramos votes for Ronald Mariano. Orlando Ramos. Orlando Ramos votes for Ronald Mariano. Sean Reid.
SPEAKER6 - Sean Reid.
SPEAKER3 - Sean Reid votes for Ronald Mariano. Estella Reyes. Estella Reyes votes for Ronald Mariano. David Allen Robertson. David Allen Robertson votes for Ronald Mariano. David m Rogers.
David m Rogers votes for Ronald Mariano. John h Rogers.
John h Rogers votes for Ronald Mariano. Jeffrey n Roy. Ron Mariano. Jeffrey n Roy votes for Ronald Mariano. Daniel j Ryan. Daniel j Ryan votes for4026 Ronald Mariano. Yes. Lindsay Sabadosa.4030 Ronald Mariano. Lindsay Sabadosa votes for4034 Ronald Mariano.
Amy Ma Sangiolo.
Amy Ma Sangiolo votes for Ronald Mariano. Aaron l Saunders. Aaron l Saunders votes for Ronald Mariano. Adam j Scanlon.
Adam j Scanlon votes for Ronald Mariano. Margaret r Scarsdale.
Margaret r Scarsdale. Margaret r Scarsdale votes for Ronald Mariano. Greg Schwartz.
Greg Schwartz votes for Ronald Mariano. Danilo a Sena. Mariano. Danilo a Sena votes for Ronald Mariano. Don Shand.
Don Shand votes for Ronald Mariano. Adam Sylvia.
SPEAKER1 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Allen Sylvia votes for Ronald Mariano. Todd m Smola.
Todd Smola votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Michael Soter.
Michael j Soter votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Priscilla s Souza. Priscilla s Souza votes for Ronald Mariano. Thomas m Stanley. Thomas m Stanley votes for Ronald Mariano. Allison m Sullivan Almeida.
Okay. Who is this? Allison m Sullivan Almeida votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Kenneth p Sweezy.
SPEAKER1 - Bradley Jones.
SPEAKER3 - Kenneth p Sweezy votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Mark d Sylvia. Mark d Sylvia votes for Ronald Mariano. Joshua Tarski.
Joshua Tarski votes for Ronald Mariano.
Justin Thurber.
SPEAKER1 - Mark Lombardo.
SPEAKER3 - Justin Thurber votes for Mark Lombardo.
Jeffrey Rosario Tarko Turco.
SPEAKER1 - Ronald Joseph Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Jeffrey c Jeff Rosario Turco votes for Ronald Mariano. China Tyler.
China Tyler. China Tyler votes for Ronald Mariano. Steven Altrino. Steven Altrino votes for Ronald Mariano. Erica Eiderhoven. Erica Eiderhoven votes for Ronald Mariano. Andre x Vargas. Andre x Vargas votes for Ronald Mariano. Marcus s Vaughn.
Marcus s Vaughn votes for Bradley h Jones junior.
David T Viera.
SPEAKER1 - Bradley h Jones junior.
SPEAKER3 - David T Viera votes for Bradley h Jones junior. Tommy Vitolo.
Tommy Vitolo votes for Ronald Mariano. Thomas p Walsh. Ronald Mariano. Thomas p Walsh votes for Ronald Mariano. Richard g Wells junior.
SPEAKER1 - Ronald Mariano.
SPEAKER3 - Richard g Wells junior votes for Ronald Mariano. Susanna m Whipps. Susanna m Whipps votes for Ronald Mariano. Bud l Williams. Bud l Williams. Bud l Williams votes for Ronald Mariano. Donald h Wong. Right. Donald h Wong votes for Bradley h Jones junior.
Christopher Worrell.
Christopher j Ritwell votes for Ronald Mariano. Steven George Zaros.
SPEAKER1 - Bradley Jones.
SPEAKER3 - Steven George Zaros votes for Bradley h Jones junior.
Jonathan d Zlotnik. John Mariano. Jonathan d Zlotnik votes for Ronald Mariano.
HONAN - The total number of votes, 157, necessary for a choice, 79.4403 Ronald Mariano of Quincy, 132, Bradley Jones, North Redding, 21, Mark T. Lombardo, 4. Therefore, Ronald Mariano of Quincy is elected Speaker of the House for the 2020. Representative Moran of Brighton offers an order which the clerk shall read.
CARROLL - Ordered that a4454 special committee be appointed to escort Speaker4456 Mariano to the chamber under escort4458 of the sergeant at arms. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
SPEAKER4 - Question comes on the adoption of the order. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it. The order is adopted. The chair will appoint the following members for a special committee to inform the speaker of his election. Representative Moran of Brighton, Michalowicz of the North End, Hogan of Stow, Livingston4484 of Boston, Farley Bouvier of Pittsfield, Sierra of Westford, Moran of Lawrence, Gonzalez of Springfield, Viola of Fall River, Cabral of New Bedford, Worrall of Boston, Chan of Quincy, Williams of Springfield, Beal of South Boston, Blay of Sunderland, Ayers of Quincy, McGonigal of Everett, Gassier of Chelsea, Mahoney of Worcester, Lewis of Framingham, Murphy of Weymouth, Paich of Wellesley, Lipper Garrabedian of Melrose, Cusick of Braintree, Scanlon of North Attleboro, Jentel of Sudbury, Dom of Amherst, Wong of Saugus, Kane of Shrewsbury, Smoller of Warren, and Jones of North Redding. The committee will proceed under escort of the sergeant of arms to the speaker's office and inform him of the good news. The house will be in a brief recess.
SPEAKER1 - The chair recognizes the sergeant at arms.
Admit the committee of the house.
The chair recognizes the chair of the committee, Mike Moran of Brighton.
HONAN - He's such a hardworking man. Thank you, Chair Moran, and thank you to this distinguished committee for a job well done. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
House will be in a brief recess.
SPEAKER1 - The chair recognizes the sergeant at arms.
Admit the honorable Ronald Mariano, the speaker of the house.
HONAN - It is my privilege and honor to present to you the Speaker of the House, Ron Mariano, and present to him this gavel. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
SPEAKER2 - Let me let me turn this on.
Good to see I still got it.
Happy New Year.
SPEAKER6 - Happy New Year.
REP MARIANO - Happy new Year. Those of you who know me know that normally, you wouldn't have got me in here on New Year's Day, but we can blame John Adams for that, he forces us to be here today to do this swearing in ceremony that is always a kick. For those of you doing it for the first time, it is something that you will always remember. For those of us who have done it way too many times, it could be a little long, we've done our best to go as quickly as we can today to get you out here for a decent lunchtime. So, that is our goal. My remarks today are very, very small, they're not in-depth, we're not going to reinvent the wheel. But I'm humbled to once again have earned your trust to be the Speaker of the4938 Massachusetts House. I want to begin by taking a moment to congratulate all of you, especially the new class of Representatives who just took the oath for the very first time. None of you are here by accident, but rather because of your hard work and the dedication to your constituents. Your community saw something in you, and I look forward to working with each and every one of you. Two years ago, when I last addressed you all in this chamber, I reaffirmed the House's commitment to combating the most pressing challenges facing Massachusetts into delivering results for our constituents.
I pledged to work with all of you to build on the progress that we had already made on issues like health care, gun safety, clean energy, and to tackle the affordability crisis that was being further exacerbated by high inflation rates. We all knew at the time that addressing these challenges and many others would be no small feat, but we also knew that inaction was simply not an option. Yet despite the complexity of the issues facing Massachusetts, in contrary to what you may have read in the paper, the legislature did in fact deliver on that commitment. We began by passing the largest tax cut Massachusetts has seen in a generation. We provided permanent tax relief for families, renters, seniors, and low income residents while simultaneously reducing the estate tax, the capital gains tax, and taxes on businesses located here in the Commonwealth. Through the budget process, we5068 made school meals free in all public5072 schools, one that I am particularly proud of that we fill the void for our kids here in Massachusetts. We made community colleges free for all Massachusetts residents, and we have made historic investments in bringing down the cost of childcare, and we made the largest investment ever in the MBTA.
The House also championed the most significant gun safety reform bill that Massachusetts has seen in a decade. Legislation that will help to ensure that the Commonwealth remains the safest state in the nation from gun violence. Additionally, to provide greater support for the Commonwealth veterans and their families, we passed legislation that provides expanded benefits for veterans and for Gold Star family members. To ensure that the Commonwealth seniors have access to quality health care, we passed legislation that makes reforms to the long term care industry by supporting and expanding their workforce, enhancing oversight of the facilities, and ensuring greater access for everyone. When it came time to caring for our most valuable residents, we didn't stop there, we also passed a comprehensive maternal health bill and legislation that will help to combat the opioid crisis. To boost the desperately needed increase5212 in housing here in the Commonwealth and to address a top issue for many residents, the legislature passed the largest investment in5220 housing production in the history of Massachusetts.
I'm also proud of the fact that the legislature acted again this session to reduce carbon emissions in Massachusetts and to bolster the Commonwealth's status as a hub for climate technology through the passage of clean air, clean energy siting, and permitting. Furthermore, in an effort to ensure that the Commonwealth remains a driving force behind industries of the future, we also passed a sweeping economic development bill that provides support for workers, small businesses, and for5262 larger companies at the forefront of innovation in the clean energy5266 and the life sciences fields. Finally,5270 in the face of the5272 crisis brought on by Stewart Healthcare, we passed legislation to ensure that state regulators have better insight into the financial condition of hospitals, including private equity involvement. That bill includes protections for community hospitals against increasing hospital consolidation and ensured greater accountability for any health care provider that does not comply with our laws.
We also passed important legislation that gives lawmakers and regulators greater insight into the complicated inner workings of the prescription drug industry, including increased oversight over pharmacy benefit managers. At the same time, we secured meaningful relief for consumers by capping co payments for prescription drugs to treat certain chronic conditions. So given all that we accomplished last session, was incredibly productive by any reasonable objective measure as we reached an agreement on every policy bill that was in conference committee negotiations. If we could turn back the clock to July 31st this year, there aren't many people that would have said we were going to do that. Yet as you all know, the coverage of the past two years hasn't5379 always reflected that. As a result, the perception of our work is often at odds with what we know to be the truth about5387 what we've accomplished. Now, it would be5391 easy under those circumstances to stand here in defiance and say that the work should speak for itself. The reality, however, is that doing good work isn't enough if our constituents don't feel as though they can easily follow the process. It's our responsibility to ensure that voters feel that they have an efficient and transparent legislative legislature that is responsive to their concerns. So to that end, the House will consider a number of rules reforms next month when we have our rules debate, from potential changes to the legislative calendar to reforms aimed at bolstering public confidence in the legislative process.
I'm confident that together we can make changes that will have a positive impact on the legislature as an institution for years to come. That work, however, will only be the very beginning of what we must accomplish this session. That's why I'm incredibly grateful for the expertise and unique perspectives that each of you bring to this chamber. I look forward to hearing from all of you about your priorities for this session and about what you're hearing from folks in your communities. That being said, our ability to deliver results for our constituents will depend on more than just collaboration within this chamber. Our success will also be determined by the quality of our working relationships with our colleagues in the Senate and in the Healey Driscoll administration, a relationship that will now be of heightened importance upon the election of a new President. Just as the legislature acted to protect our residents during the 1st Trump administration, it will once again be our responsibility to step up when we can in the face of federal management changes and decrease federal support. It will be imperative that we rise above the infighting and partisan politics that continue to plague congress, a goal I know that Governor Healey and Senate President Spilka remain committed to. Time and again, the legislature has proven that we can meet the moment and deliver solutions to the most daunting challenges facing Massachusetts and the world. I am really confident that this station will be no different. Thank you. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
Chair recognizes mister Jones of North Redding.
REP JONES - Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd begin my remarks by making a motion to ask that the remarks of the gentleman from Quincy, the Speaker of the House, be spread upon the record. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and through to the members, their families, friends, supporters, and to all our distinguished guests. It is truly a privilege to stand before you this January 1st at the start of this 194th biannual session of the great general court as we commence our work in this new legislative term. I'd like to thank the voters of 20th Middlesex District for the continued privilege of allowing me to serve the citizens of Redding, North Redding, Lynnfield, and Middleton. I look forward to continuing to work on their behalf with my legislative colleagues in the House and Senate. Swearing in day is always a favorite day, as members, we have the privilege of working in this magnificent chamber all the time. Today, we share the space with those we hold near and dear. We gather with new and seasoned members of legislature, and we are delighted to welcome family and friends to this historic ceremony.
This chamber provides inspiration and motivation and should remind us every day how fortunate we are to be here. But our individual journey to this chamber is only made possible by family, friends, and supporters who worked tirelessly during the election and sacrificed so that we may serve5697 the citizens of Massachusetts. The commitment and support they demonstrated during the campaign is remarkable, these amazing supporters inspire us each and every day. They should also serve as constant reminders each day that we must give 100% of ourselves to our constituents and they must do so with honor and integrity. Many of you are fortunate today to be joined by that one special person in your lives who never let you down. Who keeps our homes and our lives organized and on track and keeps us going even on the toughest days. For me, that person is my wife Linda. She again joins me to share in the special ceremony. And incredibly, one week from today, I remembered, we celebrate 25 years of marriage. Her support of my career has been unwavering.
Each of us has that one person with us here today. We know that without that constant support, we couldn't do what we do. I'm also honored to be joined by my daughter, Alexis, she wasn't going to cry. I'm so proud of her work as a graduate student at Georgetown, and she has taken DC by storm, a nice storm. Unfortunately, my son, Nicholas, could not be here in person, but I'm sure he's here through social media, and I'm sure he's enjoying the ceremony. They never cease to be able to lift my spirits or change my focus for the better. No matter how difficult the day with their unconditional love. Today is a celebratory day with new beginnings, renewed commitments, full of promise and countless opportunities. Part of our very strength is that we represent diverse in different communities. Sharing the bond as elected members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The voters have given us an opportunity to work side by side on issues of importance over the next two years. We must be ever mindful and clear eyed about the challenges ahead, but remain ever hopeful for a brighter future for all our citizens.
Thank you to my Republican colleagues for the continued opportunity to lead them. I am reminded daily of their talents, commitment to this job, and their uneven unwavering efforts for their constituents. Our caucus is an energetic and opinionated group as well I know. We welcome our newest colleagues from Carver in Foxborough and Pembroke and Somerset to our caucus and look forward to5874 sharing their professional experiences and personal stories as they become5878 part of our legislative family. To all the new legislators, congratulations on becoming a member of a remarkable institution situated in a historic building. The next two years will be rewarding and challenging, and you need only be true to yourself and your constituents. To my veteran colleagues, I welcome you back and look forward to the coming session together. Mr. Speaker, congratulations on your reelection as the leader of this August body. Your democratic colleagues have again demonstrated faith in you to lead this historic institution. I'm confident that we can find common ground in the year ahead to ensure that the critical needs of the residents of the Commonwealth are addressed.
In those times when it is impossible to achieve agreement, we must disagree and debate in the best interest of the citizens of the Commonwealth, in the finest traditions of this institution, with purpose, integrity, and respect. There can be no doubt as we gather today ensuring a strong economy for the citizens of our Commonwealth is imperative. A strong and growing economy provides the foundation for making our state more affordable as well as providing the resources we need to meet the needs of our most vulnerable citizens and the resources our cities and towns so desperately deserve. While our economy is stronger than it was two years ago, when we stood here in the shadows of the pandemic, none5956 of us can or should be satisfied that as5958 strong as it should be. Our never ending wishes to do more in a wide variety of fronts must always be tempered by the ability of the taxpayers to avoid those5966 wishes and our obligation to prepare for the future. Because if the past is prologue, some issue which barely draws our notice today will command our focus during the next two years. A simple principle should help guide these policies we pursue, and that is does a policy help ensure a brighter, safer, and more secure for the children and grandchildren of the people we represent.
It falls to each of us individually and collectively to make this happen. We took our oath of office just a short time ago, granting us the rare opportunity to be amongst the select few that gets to begin the next chapter in Massachusetts history. Today is also the beginning of variety of commemorations and celebrations of events that happened 250 years ago in which our great state played a leading part. They will culminate on July 4th, 2026 with a tremendous semi quincentennial celebration of the signing of the United States declaration of independence. What better time for each of us to renew our commitment to the wonderful experiment in self governance our founders left us. Our democracy is confrontational by design and strong willed people of diverse talent, experience, and divergent beliefs will have differences of opinion, some of which are irreconcilable. We should always be willing to expend the time necessary to work towards achieving common ground. But there is instances where common ground and consensus are elusive or even impossible, let us debate and highlight those differences in the finest traditions of our wonderful institution and our democracy. I'm optimistic that collectively, we can accomplish important things during the next two years. I know that the Republican caucus is ready to get to work and we look forward to moving Massachusetts forward. May God bless you and may God bless the residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States of America. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
Alsukab No'ada. Question comes on the motion of representative, Moschino of Hull.
Motion made by rep Muschino and rep Jones that Timothy Carroll of Howe be elected clerk of the house by acclamation. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. The ayes have it. And
MARIANO - Timothy Carroll of Howe is elected president of the House. The clerk will now qualify by taking the oath of office, which I shall administer. Whereas, you, Timothy Carroll, are chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives of the General Court of Massachusetts, you do swear that you will truly enter all votes and orders thereof and that in all things relating to your office, you will act faithfully and impartially according to your best skill in judgment. So, help you, God.
CARROLL - I do. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
Congratulations, mister Colette
CARROLL - Mr. Speaker, to you and all the members of this House, thank you for entrusting me with the responsibilities of this office, it's an honor. The policy of6257 the clerk's office is to serve in an impartial, courteous, efficient, and professional manner. As clerk,6263 I assure you that policy will continue. I look forward to working6267 with each and every one of you. On behalf of the clerk's office, congratulations, this is your day, you've earned it, enjoy. Thank you. Happy New Year.
MARIANO - Communication from the clerk. Clerk will read the communication.
CARROLL - To the honorable Ronald Mariano, Speaker of the House. Dear Mr. Speaker, I have the honor to inform you that I have appointed Elizabeth M. Thompson of Clinton as assistant clerk of the house and Allison J. Morris of Taunton as the second assistant of the House. Respectfully, Timothy Carroll. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
SPEAKER2 - Communication will be placed on file by the clerk. Congratulations
SPEAKER1 - to these new assistant players.
SPEAKER2 - Mister Gabelli of Arlington offers an order in the hands of the clerk.
Clerk will read the order.
SPEAKER3 - Ordered that a special committee be appointed to inform the senate that the house of representatives has been organized by the election of a speaker and a clerk.
SPEAKER2 - On adoption, all those in favor say I. Opposed? Nay. The ayes have it. Order is adopted. The chair would inform the membership that, representative Hogan, representative Tyler of Boston, representative Lipper, Garrabedian of Melrose, representative Sabadoso of Northampton, representative Hagerty of Woburn, representative Ayers of Quincy, representative Diggs of Barnstable, representative McGregor of Boston, representative Ryan of Boston, representative Garcia of Chelsea, representative Dom of Amherst, representative Kane of Shrewsbury, representative Arl of Lakeville, and representative Wong of Saugus. Will the 1 members please form in the well of the house to inform the senate that the house stands ready to work?
Representative O'Day of West Loyalty in office of an order in the hands of the clerk. Clerk will read the
SPEAKER3 - honor. Audit that a special committee be appointed to inform her excellency the governor and the council that the house of representatives has been organized by the election of a speaker and a clerk.
SPEAKER10 - Question comes on the adoption6561
SPEAKER2 - of the honor. All those in favor, say aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it.
The chair will appoint, on behalf of the house, representative O'Day of West Boylston, representative Michael Moran of Boston, representative Amini of Marblehead, Representative Gonzalo of Boston, Representative Duffy of Holyoke, Representative Fluka Reid of Boston, Representative Mendez of Brockton, Representative Skarsdale of Peperol, representative Gonzales of Springfield, representative Genteel of Sudbury, representative Altrino of Malden, representative Hendricks of New Bedford, representative Jones of North Redding, representative McKenna of Webster, and representative Smola of Warren.
What's he saying?
The the committee will inform the governor that the chair is organized and ready for biz that the house is organized and ready for business.
Representative Galvin of Cantonoff has an honor in the hands of the clerk. Clerk will read the order.
SPEAKER3 - Order that the rules of the House of Representatives of the 2023 2024 session be observed so far as they are applicable until rules shall be adopted by the present house.
SPEAKER2 - Question comes on adoption of the order. All those in favor, say aye.
The order is adopted.
Representative Galvinoff6702 is the second order in the hands of the6704 clerk.
SPEAKER3 - Ordered that the clerk begin the keeping of and making available daily the journey as the journal as authorized by house rule 10 and that the daily reading thereof be dispensed with that under the authority of section 22 a of chapter 3 of the general laws, copies of the journal for the entire session be printed and bound with the customary appendices and an index and that the attested bound copy be deposited with the secretary of the Commonwealth as the official journal of the house.
SPEAKER10 - Question comes on the adoption of
SPEAKER2 - the honor. All those in favor, say aye. Like, opposed, no. The ayes have it. The order is adopted. Chair will be in the brief recess.
Also come to water.
It's chair recognizes chief of court officer.
Admit the honorable House Committee.
The chair will report.
Your generosity is duly noted, but I'll take a pass.
Clown shoes was never my style. The chair thanks the chairman for their report and for assembling an august party such as you had. So I my hat goes off to you. You're dismissed.
SPEAKER10 - Also come to order.
SPEAKER2 - The chair recognizes the sergeant at arms.
Sergeant at arms will admit the honorable committee of the house.
Well, I hope none of you are suffering from starvation or or dehydration from that extensive trip to the other side of the building. So I'm glad to see you all arrive safe and sound. So my congratulations to you as a committee, and the committee is dismissed.
Paper from the senate.
SPEAKER3 - The following order comes from the senate with the endorsement that has been adopted by said branch. Ordered that the joint rules observed in the preceding general court 2023 2024 be observed as the temporary joint rules of the 2 branches for the present general court until adoption of permanent joint rules.
SPEAKER10 - Question comes on the adoption of
SPEAKER2 - the order. All those in favor, say aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it. The order is adopted. Paper from the senate.
SPEAKER3 - Following order comes from the senate with the endorsement. It has been adopted as follows. Ordered that a convention of the 2 houses be held at a quarter before 12 o'clock noon on Thursday, January 2nd for the purpose of administering the oath of office to the several counselors at7233 large.
SPEAKER10 - Question question comes on the adoption
SPEAKER2 - of the amendment. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it. The member the order is adopted.
Will everyone please take a seat?
Will everyone please take a seat?
Please take a seat. Due to a, scheduling mix up and some miscommunication,
we seem to have lost the committee from the senate,
which we won't spend a lot of time looking for. So I'm gonna move
MARIANO - I'm going to move right to the benediction so that father Richard W. Fitzgerald from St. Charles, who has been more than patient, and I want to extend my sincere thanks for your patience in putting up with us today, as we stumbled through what is usually a well run operation. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
Thank you.
SPEAKER11 - Father, thank you very much.
RICHARD FITZGERALD - SAINT COLUMBKILLE PARISH - Thank you very much. Let us pray. Dear God, we stand before you conscious of our weakness, but aware that we are strengthened as we gather in your name. We pray in a special way for the needy of our Commonwealth. That generous helping hands and7854 hearts may ease their burden. Bless and enlighten the7858 hearts of all our Representatives, Senators, and all our constitution offers officers present in the state house. Give them light and strength to know your will. Guide them by your wisdom and support them by your power. As you desire justice for all, enable our elected officials to uphold the rights of others. Let them be faithful to all that is true. Do not let them be misled by ignorance or corrupted by fear or favor. Let the light of your divine wisdom direct the deliberations of this chamber and shine forth in all its proceedings. May the decisions of all elected officials preserve peace, promote happiness, and continue to bring the citizens of our Commonwealth the blessings of liberty and equality. May the decisions be pleasing to you, and earn the reward promised to good and faithful servants, For you live and reign, God, forever and ever. Amen. Thank you. SHOW NON-ESSENTIAL DIALOGUE
SPEAKER6 - Chris.
SPEAKER2 - Mister Moran of Boston, offers an honor in the hands of the clerk. Go ahead and read the order.
SPEAKER3 - Order that when the house adjourned today, it adjourned to be tomorrow at 11 AM.
SPEAKER2 - All those of course, it comes on the adoption of the honor. All those in favor, say aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. The honor is adopted. Mister Jones, can you
SPEAKER6 - please move the stand?
SPEAKER2 - Mister Jones of North Reading moves that the house now stand adjourned.
Please. The house stands adjourned to meet tomorrow in a in a formal session at 11 AM.
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