Thursday, March 1, 2001. Met According to Adjournment, at Eleven O'clock A.M., in an Informal Session, with Mr

Thursday, March 1, 2001. Met according to adjournment, at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session, with Mr. Scaccia of Boston in the Chair (having been appointed by the Speaker, under authority conferred by Rule 5, to perform the duties of the Chair). Pledge of At the request of the Chair (Mr. Scaccia), the members, guests allegiance. and employees joined with him in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Resolutions. The following resolutions (filed with the Clerk) were referred, under Rule 85, to the committee on Rules: Walter A. Resolutions (filed by Mr. Nagle of Northampton and other mem- DeFilippi. bers of the House) honoring Walter A. DeFilippi; Hyannis East Resolutions (filed by Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable) congratulating Elementary the Hyannis East Elementary School in the town of Barnstable on School. the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary; Mark Resolutions (filed by Mr. Brown of Wrentham) congratulating Dalton. Mark Dalton on the occasion of his retirement; Disabled,— Resolutions (filed by Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill and other mem- support providers. bers of the House) recognizing direct support providers for their dedication to persons with disabilities; Marvin Eugene Resolutions (filed by Mrs. Fox of Boston and other members of Gilmore, Jr. the House) congratulating Marvin Eugene Gilmore, Jr., on the occasion of his being honored by the Whittier Street Health Center; Freetown VFW Resolutions (filed by Mr. Koczera of New Bedford) commemo- Post 6643. rating the fiftieth anniversary of the Freetown Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6643; Thomas Elisha Resolutions (filed by Messrs. O'Brien of Kingston and Straus of Battistini. Mattapoisett) congratulating Thomas Elisha Battistini on receiving the Eagle Award of the Boy Scouts of America; and Matthew Resolutions (filed by Messrs. O'Brien of Kingston and Straus of Richard Brodeur. Mattapoisett) congratulating Matthew Richard Brodeur on receiving the Eagle Award of the Boy Scouts of America; Mr. Scaccia of Boston, 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. Casey of Winchester, the resolutions (reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered forthwith; and they were adopted.

The following resolutions (filed with the Clerk) were referred, under Rule 85, to the committee on Rules: Pietraperzia, Resolutions (filed by Messrs. DiMasi of Boston, Petruccellj of Sicily. Boston, Pedone of Worcester, Fresolo of Worcester and Asselin of Springfield) commending the contributions of the citizens of Pietraperzia. Sicily; and Resolutions (filed by Ms. Story of Amherst) commending Doctor Doctor Yusef Yusef Lateef for his contributions to the Pioneer Valley and the Latccf world of music; Mr. Scaccia of Boston, 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. Ruane of Salem, the resolutions (reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered forthwith; and they were adopted.

Petitions.

A petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4011) of Cory Acton,- Atkins and Pamela P. Resor (by vote of the town) relative to estab- ^^jj™™4 lishing the Acton economic development and industrial corporation tHrpor" (having been returned by the State Secretary, under the provisions of Chapter 3 of the General Laws with memoranda relative thereto) was referred, under Rule 24, to the committee on Commerce and Labor. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Petitions severally were presented and referred as follows: By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, Weymouth,— No. 4012) of Ronald Mariano (with the approval of the mayor and emergency tele- city council) relative to the enhanced emergency telephone system phone system. in the city known as the town of Weymouth. To the committee on Government Regulations. By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by bill, Cohasset,- House, No. 4013) of Garrett J. Bradley and another (by vote of the Woodside town) that the town of Cohasset be authorized to borrow money for Cemetery. the expansion and improvement of the Woodside Cemetery; By Mr. Finegold of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill. Andover,— House, No. 4014) of Barry R. Finegold and Susan C. Tucker (by easement. vote of the town) that the conservation commission of the town of Andover be authorized to grant a certain easement in certain conservation land located in said town; By Mr. Knuuttila of Gardner, petition (accompanied by bill, Ashby,— House, No. 4015) of Brian Knuuttila and Robert A. Antonioni (by easements. vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Ashby to grant easements in certain land for use by the United States Post Office; By Mr. Locke of Wellesley, petition (accompanied by bill, Weston,— House, No. 4016) of John A. Locke, Susan C. Fargo and others (by town manager. vote of the town) relative to authorizing the appointment of a town manager and the creation of a municipal finance department in the town of Weston; and By Mr. Torrisi of North Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, North House, No. 4017) of David M. Torrisi, James P. Jajuga, Bruce E. Andover,— conservation Tarr and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (by vote of the town) relative to the commission. appointment of alternate members to the conservation commission of the town of North Andover; Severally to the committee on Local Affairs. By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, Pittsfield,- No. 4018) of Gerald S. Doyle, Jr. (mayor), Peter J. Larkin, Shaun P. seasonal employees. Kelly, Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr., and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the appointment of seasonal employees in the city of Pittsfield; Weymouth,— By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill. House, civil service. No. 4019) of Ronald Mariano (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the reclassification of civil service positions in the city known as the town of Weymouth; and Franklin,— By Mr. Vallee of Franklin, petition (accompanied by bill. House, public safety No. 4020) of James E. Vallee and David P. Magnani (by vote of the employees. town) relative to a probationary employment period for certain newly hired public safety personnel in the city known as the town of Franklin; Severally to the committee on Public Service. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Petitions severally were presented and referred as follows: Foster By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) children,— of Demetrius J. Atsalis that the Department of Social Services be rights. directed to prepare and distribute a pamphlet containing the rights of children in foster care. Social By the same member, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Services,— procedure Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to distributing a manual of the policy manual. and procedures of the Department of Social Services. Family and By the same member, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of children's ombudsman. Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to establishing an office of the family and children's ombudsman. Social Services By the same member (by request), petition (subject to Joint employees. Rule 12) of Nev Moore relative to establishing criminal liability for certain actions of employees of the Department of Social Services. Minors,— By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) ot restricted videos. Bradford Hill and other members of the House relative to the penalty for disseminating certain restricted video materials to persons under seventeen years of age. Stephen F. By Mr. Knuuttila of Gardner, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) Allard,— of Brian Knuuttila, Robert A. Antonioni and others that the State retirement. Retirement Board be authorized to grant certain creditable service to Stephen F. Allard. a member of the state employees retirement system. Tewksbury, By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) land. of James R. Miceli for legislation to authorize the Division of Cap- ital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land located in the town of Tewksbury to the Eagle Point Development Corporation. Michael By Mr Rogers of New Bedford, petition (subject to Joint Sylvia,— sick leave bank. Rule 12) of George Rogers for legislation to authorize the Juvenile Couran employet Departmene of sait dto departmentestablish a. sick leave bank for Michael Sylvia,, Surgical By the same member, petition (subject to Joint Rule 1Z) oi patients,— George Rogers relative to the admission and discharge rights ot sur- rights. gical patients in hospitals. ninf Tobin By Mr Sullivan of Braintree, petition (subject to Joint Rule izj Bridge,— tolls. Joseph C. Sullivan and Robert A. Havern relative to toll enforcement on the Tobin Memorial Bridge by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. Severally, under Rule 24. to the committee on Rules. Paper from the Senate. A report of the committee on Government Regulations, asking to Wire be discharged from further consideration of the petition (accompa- tapping. nied by bill. Senate, No. 432) of Michael Hyde for legislation relative to wire-tapping in the Commonwealth, and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on the Judiciary,— accepted by the Senate, was considered forthwith, under Rule 42; and it was accepted, in concurrence.

Reports of Committees. By Mr. Greene of Billerica, for the committee on Commerce and Labor, asking to be discharged from further consideration Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 1161) of Insurance Michael J. Rodrigues relative to insurance assessments against cer- assessments. tain corporations,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Insurance; Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 3249) of Commercial Thomas M. Menino and Elizabeth A. Malia relative to industrial area revitalization. enterprises and community development under the law regulating commercial area revitalization districts,'— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Local Affairs; and By Mr. Hall of Westford, for the committee on State Administra- tion, asking to be discharged from further consideration Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1496) of Paul E. Energy Caron relative to the awarding of contracts for energy management management ser vices. services by state agencies and building authorities; and Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 1497) of Paul E. Public Caron relative to authorizing public agencies to enter into guaran- agencies,— energy saving teed energy savings contracts; contracts. And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on Energy. Under Rule 42, the reports severally were considered forthwith; and they were accepted. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Mr. Rogers of Norwood, for the committee on Ways and Means, Supplementary on House, No. 3024, reported, in part, a Bill making appropriations appropriations, for the fiscal year 2001 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 4021) [Direct Appropriations: $28,734,162.00.]. 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. Lepper of Attle- boro, the bill was read a second and (having been reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) a third time forthwith. Pending the question on passing the bill to be engrossed, Mr. Rogers of Norwood moved that it be amended by adding at the end thereof the following three sections: Supplementary "SECTION 4. Section 6 of chapter 70B of the General Laws is appropriations. hereby amended by striking out the last sentence in subsection (e), and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:— Indebted- ness incurred under this chapter shall be in excess of the statutory debt limit, but shall, except as herein provided, otherwise be subject to the applicable provisions of chapter 44. SECTION 5. Section 13 of said chapter 70B is hereby amended, at the end of the second sentence thereof, by striking out the words 'pursuant to the provisions of chapter 645 of the acts of 1948 or this chapter'. SECTION 6. Notwithstanding the provisions of said chapter 70B or of any other general or special law to the contrary, (i) cities and towns that received approval from the board of education for a school construction grant for a capital school construction project in accordance with the provisions of chapter 645 of the acts of 1948, as amended, before the effective date of section 295 of chapter 159 of the acts of 2000 which repealed said chapter 645, and cities and towns with capital school construction grants for which the board has directed the treasurer to disburse school construction grants in accordance with section 329 of chapter 159 of the acts of 2000 are authorized to borrow for said approved school project under section 6(e) of chapter 70B; (ii) the reference to chapter 645 of the acts of 1948 in section 19 of chapter 44 of the General Laws and any reference to said chapter 645 in any vote of a city, town or regional school district authorizing borrowing for a capital school construction project shall also be deemed to refer to said chapter 70B as the successor statute to said chapter 645; (iii) any school construction project for which the board of education has directed the treasurer to disburse school construction grants in accordance with section 329 of chapter 159 of the acts of 2000 shall be deemed to have been approved by the board for purposes of section 13 of said chapter 70B as of the date of the vote of the board pursuant to which such direction was made; and (iv) any debt for an approved school project approved under chapter 645 of the acts of 1948, as amended, or under section 329 of chapter 159 of the acts of 2000 that was incurred by a city or town for such projects after the date of such approval but before the effective date of this act is hereby validated, approved and confirmed in all respects and shall be in excess of the statutory debt limit imposed by section 10 of chapter 44 of the Gen- eral Laws.". The amendment was adopted; and the bill, as amended, was passed to be engrossed. Mr. Lepper of Attleboro moved that this vote be reconsidered; and, there being no objection, the motion to reconsider was considered forthwith and it was negatived. The bill (House, No. 4021, printed as amended) then was sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Death By Mr. Tobin of Quincy, for the committee on Criminal Justice. penalty on Senate, Nos. 181, 190, 191, 205 and 211 and House, Nos. 1540, 2668 and 4003, a Bill reinstituting the death penalty in the Com- monwealth (printed in House. No. 4003) [Senators Creem and Anto- nioni dissenting]. By Mr. Golden of Lowell, for the committee on State Administra- Lowell,— property tion, on a petition, a Bill relative to the disposition of certain prop- disposition. erty in the city of Lowell (printed as Senate, No. 1599). By Mrs. Teahan of Whitman, for the same committee, on House, Federal aid Nos. 2 and 5, a Bill providing for uniform administrative standards funds. in the audit of federal aid funds received by the state (House, No. 5). By the same member, for the same committee, on House, Nos. 2 Local audit and 6, a Bill relative to certain requests for local audits (House, requests. No. 6). By the same member, for the same committee, on House, Nos. 2 Fiscal effect and 7, a Bill providing for review of agency fiscal effect statements statements. by the State Auditor (House, No. 7). By Mr. Kane of Holyoke, for the same committee, on House, License Nos. 130 and 131, a Bill concerning the renewal of permits and renewals. licenses issued by the Department of Public Health (House, No. 131). Severally read; and referred, under Rule 33, to the committee on Ways and Means.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, for the committee on Local Affairs, Andover,— on a petition, a Bill authorizing the town of Andover conservation sewer commission to grant a sewer easement (House, No. 295) [Local easement. Approval Received], By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, Manchester-by- a Bill authorizing the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea to convey a the-Sea,— land. certain parcel of land held for conservation purposes (House, No. 1239) [Local Approval Received]. By the same member, for the same committee, on House, Georgetown Nos. 1237 and 2760, a Bill relative to a boundary change between and Boxford,- boundaries. the towns of Georgetown and Boxford (House, No. 2760). By the same member, for the same committee, on Senate, Georgetown, No. 1040 and House, Nos. 1238 and 2761, a Bill to amend the spe- municipal cial act establishing a department of municipal finance for the town finance. of Georgetown (House, No. 2761) [Local Approval Received]. By the same member, for the same committee, on a message from Mansfield,- His Excellency the Governor, a Bill authorizing the town of Mans- land. field to use certain conservation land for road and bridge purposes (printed in House, No. 4002). By Mrs. Teahan of Whitman, for the committee on State Admin- State istration, on House, Nos. 2 and 3, a Bill relative to production of Auditor,- records for review by the State Auditor (House, No. 3). records. Severally read; and referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Order. On motion of Mr. Ruane of Salem,— Ordered, That, when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet Next on Monday next at the hour of eleven o'clock A.M. sitting. Mr. Vallee of Franklin then moved that as a mark of respect to the memory of Donat J. Laplante, a member of the House from Bellingham from 1975 to 1978, inclusive, the House adjourn; and the motion prevailed. Accordingly, at half past eleven o'clock A.M., on motion of Mr. Lepper of Attleboro (Mr. Scaccia of Boston being in the Chair), the House adjourned, to meet on Monday next at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session. —— Monday, March 5, 2001. Met according to adjournment, at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session.

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Robert F. Quinn, C.S.P., Chaplain of the House, as follows: Gracious God, we place our confidence in You, Your, at times, Prayer, mysterious ways and in the human and spiritual values which You have made known to us for achieving meaningful and successful living. In Your kindness, strengthen our resolve to remain faithful to You. to our own high ideals and to our intellectual and religious principles. In this era of great change, especially cultural changes, inspire us to be leaders who accept those innovations which con- tribute to the enhancement of human dignity and to reject those which undermine the foundations of a stable, civil and responsible society. Amen. Grant Your blessings to the Speaker, the members and employees of this House and their families. Amen.

At the request of the Speaker, the members, guests and Piedgeof employees joined with him in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the allesiance- flag.

Resolutions. Resolutions (filed with the Clerk by Messrs. Jones of North Reading,— Reading and Casey of Winchester) congratulating Lois Bond, were Lols Bond' referred, under Rule 85, to the committee on Rules. Mr. Honan of Boston, for the committee on Rules, then reported that the resolutions ought to be adopted. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, the resolutions (reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered forthwith; and they were adopted.

Special Report. A report of the Department of Education (under the provisions of School Section 9 of Chapter 70B of the General Laws) submitting a copy of jj"^"* interim regulations for the school building assistance program assis ance (House, No. 4024), was referred to the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Order. On motion of Ms. Khan of Newton,— Ordered, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet Next on Thursday next at eleven o'clock A.M.; and when the House slttlnss adjourns on Thursday, it adjourn to meet on the following Monday (March 12) at eleven o'clock A.M. At eight minutes after eleven o'clock A.M., on motion of Mr. Jones of North Reading, the House adjourned, to meet on Thursday next at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session. Thursday, March 8, 2001. Met according to adjournment, at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session, with Mr. Nagle of Northampton in the Chair (having been appointed by the Speaker, under authority conferred by Rule 5, to perform the duties of the Chair). Prayer was offered by the Reverend Robert F. Quinn, C.S.P., Chaplain of the House, as follows: Lord God, the Ultimate Source of Wisdom and Forgiveness, we Prayer, pray today and everyday for Your assistance as we address our legislative and personal responsibilities. Help us to make thoughtful, reasonable and responsible decisions in resolving each day's issues and challenges. Teach us, as legislators, sound ethical principles and the needs of the common good. Grant us the wisdom and the know- how to eliminate the sources and roots of violence in our society and culture. May we continue to insist on the personal dignity and rights of each person, personal responsibility for personal decisions, and the relevance of the Golden Rule in dealing with each other. Bestow Your blessings on the Speaker, the members and employees of this House and their families. Amen

At the request of the Chair (Mr. Nagle), the members, guests and Pledge of employees joined with him in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the a"6^3"™- flag.

Message from the Governor. A message from His Excellency the Governor (under the provi- Westport- sions of Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the Constitution) recommending legislation relative to validating absentee ballots for the March 12, 2001 annual election in the town of Westport (House, No. 4026) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Wednesday, March 7. The message was read; and it was referred, on motion of Mr. Rodrigues of Westport, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Rules. Mr. Scaccia of Boston, for said committee, reported on the fore- going message, a Bill relative to validating absentee ballots for the March 12, 2001 annual election in the town of Westport (printed in House, No. 4026), which was read. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mr. Rodrigues, the bill was read a second and (having been reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) a third time forthwith; and it was passed to be engrossed. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Resolutions. The following resolutions (filed with the Clerk) were referred, under Rule 85, to the committee on Rules: Matthew Resolutions (filed by Mr. Marini of Hanson) congratulating Briggs. Matthew Briggs on receiving the Eagle Award of the Boy Scouts of America; and Peter Resolutions (filed by Mr. Marini of Hanson) congratulating Fire Huska. Chief Peter Huska on the occasion of his retirement; Mr. Nagle of Northampton, 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. Flynn of Bridgewater, the resolutions (reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered forthwith; and they were adopted.

Petitions. Hoiyoke,— Mr. Kane of Holyoke presented a petition (accompanied by bill, John Daly. House, No. 4027) of Michael F. Kane and Michael R. Knapik (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the retirement board of the city of Holyoke be directed to retire John Daly, a fire fighter of said city, for injuries sustained in the line of duty; 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: North By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, petition (subject to Joint Adams,- land. Rule 12) of Daniel E. Bosley that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey certain property located in the city of North Adams to said city. Emergency By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of medical care. Garrett J. Bradley relative to emergency medical care in the towns of Cohasset, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Norwell and Scituate. Health By Mr. Broadhurst of Methuen, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) insurance of Arthur J. Broadhurst that municipal retirement boards be autho- trust funds. rized to establish a health insurance trust fund. Truro,— By Mrs. Gomes of Harwich, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of conservation Shirley Gomes and Robert O'Leary (by vote of the town) relative to land. authorizing the town of Truro to convey certain conservation land located in said town to Albert R. Silva and Nancy B. Silva. Street lists. By Mr. Hall of Westford. petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Geoffrey D. Hall. Pamela P. Resor and another relative to annual street lists in cities and towns. Jets skis,— By Mr. Hargraves of Groton (by request), petition (subject to operation. Joint Rule 12) of James Flanders for legislation to further regulate the use of jet skis, surf jets and wetbikes. Students,— By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) physical of Kathi-Anne Reinstein relative to regulating the use of physical restraint. restraint on students in the public schools. Security By the same member, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kathi- personnel. Anne Reinstein that certain licensed establishments be required to provide security personnel with protective covering. Motor vehicle By the same member, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kathi- insurance Anne Reinstein, Robert A. DeLeo and another relative to motor surcharges. vehicle insurance surcharges. Severally, under Rule 24, to the committee on Rules. Papers from the Senate.

The House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2001 to Supplementary provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for aPP'°Pn" ,ons- certain other activities and projects (House, No. 4021) came from the Senate passed to be engrossed, in concurrence, with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text contained in Senate document numbered 1824. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mr. Larkin of Pitts- field, the amendment was considered forthwith; and it was adopted, in concurrence.

Reports Of the Special Commission on Forest Management Practices Forest a n e nt (under the provisions of Section 341 of Chapter 38 of the Acts of pr a c?fc er 1995, as most recently amended by Section 195 of Chapter 127 of the Acts of 1999) on forest management practices (Senate, No. 1823); and Of the Department of Public Health (under the provisions of Sec- M.C.I tions 5 and 20 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to an gSJSJ&T inspection of the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, in the town of Concord; Severally read for the information of the House; and returned to the Senate.

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 Viriato Manuel deMacedo, Elizabeth Menslage,— Therese Murray and Thomas J. O'Brien for legislation to authorize sick leave the Department of Mental Health to establish a sick leave bank for bank. Elizabeth Menslage, an employee of said department; and Petition (accompanied by bill) of George Rogers for legislation to Michael Sylvia,— authorize the Juvenile Court Department to establish a sick leave sick leave bank for Michael Sylvia, an employee of said department; bank. Severally to the committee on Public Service. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mr. Kane of Holyoke, the reports were considered forthwith. Joint Rule 12 then was suspended, in each instance. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence.

By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, for the committee on Ways and Death Means, asking to be discharged from further consideration of the penalty Bill reinstituting the death penalty in the Commonwealth (printed in House, No. 4003),-— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Rules. Under Rule 42, the report was considered forthwith. The House then refused to accept the report; and the bill was placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading. Human By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, for the committee on Human technology Services and Elderly Affairs, asking to be discharged from further costs ' consideration of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3109) of Arthur J. Broadhurst and other members of the House relative to the technology requirements for non profit human services providers in the Commonwealth,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Science and Technology. Under Rule 42, the report was considered forthwith; and it was accepted. Sent to the Senate for concurrence in the discharge of the committee.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, for the committee on Commerce and Labor, asking to be discharged from further consideration Technology Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1724) of Park Corporation. Daniel E. Bosley relative to the board of directors of the Massachu- setts Technology Park Corporation,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Government Regulations; Family Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 4005) of disability Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legis- insurance. lation to establish family temporary disability benefits and leaves of absence for employees providing care and assistance for family members,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Insurance; By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, for the committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs, asking to be discharged from further consideration Dental Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3542) of Eliza- health- beth A. Malia, Kathleen M. Teahan and Kay Khan for legislation to promote. establish a loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement program for dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists for services to high- risk populations,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities; Network Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 280) of hospitals,- Angelo M. Scaccia, Kevin W. Fitzgerald, Lida E. Harkins, Benjamin payment. Swan, Mary S. Rogeness and John A. Stefanini for legislation to provide that network hospitals be compensated for behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients; and Alcohol Of the petition (accompanied by resolve. House, No. 3543) of abuse. Elizabeth A. Malia and other members of the General Court for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the consumption and abuse of alcoholic beverages; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on Health Care; Rehabilitation Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1203) of Chris- counseling. tine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation to further define licensed mental health professional,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Insur- ance; Vital Of the petition (accompanied by bill. Senate, No. 670) of records,- Susan C. Fargo, John A. Lepper, Charles E. Shannon. Kevin W. access. Fitzgerald and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of vital statistics; and Of the petition (accompanied by bill. Senate, No. 701) of Therese Public Murray, Cynthia S. Creem, Patricia D. Jehlen, Brian A. Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a public guardian commission; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on the Judiciary; Of the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 710) of Mental Charles E. Shannon, Robert M. Penta and Paul J. Donato for legisla- co™munity tion relative to the community siting process,— and recommending siting, that the same be referred to the committee on Local Affairs; Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of Correctional R. William Perron relative to the staffing of facilities operated by Pairing3' the Department of Correction,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Public Safety; and Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3873) of Child support Cheryl A. Rivera that persons in arrears in child support payments Paymen s be ineligible for employment by state agencies,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Taxation. Under Rule 42, the reports severally were considered forthwith; and they were accepted. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence. By Mr. Tirone of Amesbury, for the committee on State Adminis- interstate tration, on House, Nos. 103 and 113, a Bill establishing an interstate esubiish.0"'- commission on cooperation (House, No. 113). By the same member, for the same committee, on House, State Nos. 103 and 114, a Bill further regulating the establishment and fS'eS'~~ administration of certain funds by state agencies (House, No. 114). By the same member, for the same committee, on House, State Nos. 103 and 116, a Bill regulating related party transactions in state contracts- contracts (House, No. 116). Severally read; and referred, under Rule 33, to the committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. Tirone of Amesbury, for the committee on State Adminis- Public debt,— tration, on House, Nos. 103 and 115, a Bill to improve procedures ,ssuance- for the issuance of public debt (House, No. 115). Read; and referred, under Rule 32A, to the committee on Long-Term Debt and Capital Expenditures.

By Mr. Tirone of Amesbury, for the committee on State Adminis- inspector tration, on House, Nos. 103 and 110, a Bill making a technical General change regarding the Office of the Inspector General (House, No. 110). Read; and referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, for the committee on Ways and Means, that the following bills ought to pass: Relative to telecommunications lines (House, No. 1753); and Phone lines. Relative to the terms of certain bonds issued by the Common- Bonds,—terms, wealth (House, No. 3907); Severally referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Mr. Kujawski of Webster, for said committee, reported that the matters be scheduled for consideration by the House; and, under said rule, they were placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading.

Warren,— By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, for the committee on Steering, alcoholic beverage Policy and Scheduling, that the Bill authorizing the town of Warren license. to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (House, No. 260) be scheduled for consideration by the House [Local Approval Received], Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading.

Emergency Measure. Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield being in the Chair,— Supplementary The engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2001 appropriations. to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see House, No. 4021, amended), having been certified by the Clerk to be rightly and truly prepared for final passage, was considered, the question being on adopting the emergency preamble. A separate vote was taken, as required by the provisions of Article XLVIII (as amended by Article LXVII) of the Amendments to the Constitution; and the preamble was adopted, by a vote of 6 to 0. Sent to the Senate for concurrence. Bill Subsequently, the Senate having concurred in adoption of the enacted. emergency preamble, the bill (which originated in the House) was passed to be enacted; and it was signed by the acting Speaker and sent to the Senate.

Engrossed Bill.

Bill The engrossed Bill validating absentee ballots for the March 12, enacted. 2001 annual election in the town of Westport (see House bill printed in House, No. 4026) (which originated in the House), having been certified by the Clerk to be rightly and truly prepared for final passage, was passed to be enacted (more than two-thirds of the members having agreed to pass the same); and it was signed by the acting Speaker and sent to the Senate.

Order. On motion of Mr. Peterson of Grafton,— Next Ordered. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet sitting. on Monday next at eleven o'clock A.M.

At twenty-two minutes after twelve o'clock noon, on motion of Mr. Peterson (Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield being in the Chair), the House adjourned, to meet on Monday next at eleven o'clock A.M. Monday, March 12, 2001. Met according to adjournment, at eleven o'clock A.M., with Mr. Nagle of Northampton in the Chair (having been appointed by the Speaker, under authority conferred by Rule 5, to perform the duties of the Chair). Prayer was offered by the Reverend Robert F. Quinn, C.S.P., Chaplain of the House, as follows: God, Our Creator, we proclaim our belief in You and our trust in Prayer. You, Your ways and the spiritual values which You have made known to us for successful living. We also believe that You have endowed us with a temporal existence and eternal destiny. In Your goodness, help us to achieve the purpose and happiness for which You have placed us on this earth. Guided by Your wisdom, direct our efforts to legislate fairly, maturely and prudently as we try to continue building a responsive, civil and thoughtful society. In seeking to resolve and solve the many complex,,social, cultural and ethical issues of the day, inspire us to search for the most responsible solutions which are not always the simplest. Grant us the patience to be good listeners and to be open to the experiences and the insights of others and the wisdom of those who have gone before us. Grant Your blessings to the Speaker, the members and employees of this House and their families. Amen. At the request of the Chair (Mr. Nagle), the members, guests and Pledge of employees joined with him in reciting the pledge of allegiance to allegianee. the flag.

Message from the Governor — Bill Returned with Recommendation of Amendment. A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with rec- School ommendation of amendment Section 3 contained in the engrossed g^st^nce Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2001 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects [see House, No. 4021, amended] (for message, see House, No. 4032) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Friday, March 9. The message was read; and, under the provisions of Article LVI of the Amendments to the Constitution, the section was thereupon "before the General Court and subject to amendment and re-enact- ment". Pending the question on adoption of the amendment recom- mended by His Excellency, the subject-matter was referred, on motion of Mr. Rogers of Norwood, to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading.

Message from the Governor— Veto. A message from His Excellency the Governor returning with his Snow objections thereto in writing Section 4 contained in the engrossed ^cmmai Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2001 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects [see House, No. 4021, amended] (for message, see House, No. 4030) was filed in the Office of the Clerk on Friday, March 9. The message was read; and, under the provisions of Article II of Section I of Chapter I of the Constitution, the House proceeded to "reconsider" the said section. Under Rule 30, the subject-matter was referred to the committee on Ways and Means.

Message from the Governor.

Essex A message from His Excellency the Governor submitting Sheriffs requests for an appropriation (under Section 7 of Chapter 150E of omce. the General Laws) for the purpose of funding a collective bargaining agreement between the Essex County Sheriff's Department and the International Brotherhood of Correctional Officers, National Associ- ation of Government Employees, Local Rl-71 (House, No. 4031) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Friday, March 9. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Ways and Means.

Resignation of Representative David H. Tuttle of Barre.

Resignation of The following communication, received by the Clerk from the Representative office of the Speaker of the House, was read for the information of David H. Tuttle of the House; and placed on file. Barre. March 12, 2001.

The Honorable THOMAS M. FINNERAN Speaker of the House State House, Room 356 Boston, MA 02133

Dear Mr. Speaker: I am writing to inform you, and the other members of the General Court, that I will be resigning as State Representative for the Fifth Worcester District. Please accept this letter as my official resignation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, effective al the close of business today, Monday, March 12, 2001. After much deliberation, I have accepted President Bush's appointment as State Director of Rural Development for Southern New England with the United States Department of Agriculture.

Sincerely yours,

DAVID H. TUTTLE. State Representative. Fifth Worcester District. Statement of Representative Ayers of Quincy. A statement of Representative Ayers of Quincy was spread upon the records of the House, as follows: MR SPEAKER: I would like to call to the attention of the House the statement of fact that I was not present in the House Chamber for a portion of Ayeis oT'8''™ today's sitting due to official business in another part of the State Quincy. House. Any roll calls that I may have missed today is due entirely to the reason stated.

Statement Concerning Representative Bosley of North Adams. A statement of Representative DiMasi of Boston concerning Rep- resentative Bosley of North Adams was spread upon the records of the House, as follows: MR. SPEAKER: I would like to call to the attention of the House the Statement concerning fact that one of our colleagues, Representative Bosley of North Representative Adams, was not present in the House Chamber for today's sitting Bosley of due to official business outside of the State House. Any roll calls North Adams. that he may have missed today is due entirely to the reason stated. Had he been present for the taking of the roll call on ordering to a third reading the House Bill relative to reinstituting the death penalty, he would have voted in the negative.

Statement of Representative Miceli of Wilmington. A statement of Representative Miceli of Wilmington was spread upon the records of the House, as follows: MR. SPEAKER: I would like to call to the attention of the House the statement of fact that I was not present in the House Chamber for a portion of MICIITO"tat 'Ve today's sitting due to official business in another part of the State Wilmington. House. Any roll calls that I may have missed today is due entirely to the reason stated.

Statement of Representative Rogers of New Bedford. A statement of Representative Rogers of New Bedford (received in the office of the Clerk on March 12, 2001), was spread upon the records of the House, as follows: MR SPEAKER: I would like to call to the attention of the House the statement of fact that, regretfully, a long standing commitment to the annual f®Pe®geJ}-tatlve meeting of the CSO Partnership, of which I am the national Vice- New Bedford. Chairman, will prevent my being in attendance for the many votes that will most likely be roll-called today on the issue of capital punishment. I want to make it known that if I were present I would have voted "no" on the question of imposing a death penalty in Massa- chusetts. Any roll calls that I may miss today will be due entirely to the reason stated.

Resolutions.

Resolutions (filed with the Clerk by Messrs. O'Brien of Kingston Douglass ningham and deMacedo of Plymouth) congratulating Douglass Cunningham Q""y Gray on the occasion of his retirement, were referred, under Rule 85, to the committee on Rules. Mr. DiMasi of Boston, for the committee on Rules, then reported that the resolutions ought to be adopted. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mr. Stanley of Waltham, the resolutions (reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered forthwith; and they were adopted.

Papers from the Senate.

Charitable A petition of Marian Walsh, John H. Rogers, Richard S. Mann giving,— and others for legislation to encourage charitable giving in the Com- encourage. monwealth, came from the Senate referred, under suspension of Joint Rule 12, to the committee on Taxation. The House then concurred with the Senate in the suspension of said rule; and the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1826) was referred, in concurrence, to the committee on Taxation.

Notice was received that the President of the Senate had announced the following appointments: Insurance,- That Senator Murray of the Plymouth and Barnstable District had genetic tests. been appointed to serve on the special commission established (under Section 30 of Chapter 254 of the Acts of 2000) to make an investigation and study of the use of genetic test results in connection with insurance; Nongroup That Senator Murray had been appointed to serve on the joint health special committee authorized (under Section 21 of Chapter 140 of insurance. the Acts of 2000) to make an investigation and study relative to nongroup health insurance reforms; Health That Senator Murray had been appointed to serve on the advisory care,— financing committee established (under Section 32 of Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2000) relative to establishing a system of consolidated health care financing; and End of That Senator Tucker of the Second Essex and Middlesex District life care had been appointed to serve on the special commission established services. (under Section 480 of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 2000) relative to studying the provision of end of life care services.

Reports of Committees.

Michael By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, for the committee on Rules and the McCorquodale,- committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, that sick leave bank. Joint Rule 12 be suspended on the petition of Stephen M. Brewer and John F. Merrigan for legislation to authorize the Department of Correction to establish a sick leave bank for Michael McCorquodale. an employee of said department. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Ms. Blumer of Framingham. the report was considered forthwith. Joint Rule 12 was suspended; and the petition (accompanied by bill) was referred to the committee on Public Service. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Mansfield,- By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, for the committee on Steering, land. Policy and Scheduling, that the House Bill authorizing the town of Mansfield to use certain conservation land for road and bridge purposes (printed in House, No. 4002) be scheduled for consideration by the House. Under suspension of Rule 7A, on motion of Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough. the bill was read a second time forthwith; and it was ordered to a third reading.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Government Regulations, asking to be discharged from further consideration Municipality Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3925) of Vin- electrical cent A. Pedone relative to the aggregation of electrical loads by loads. municipalities; and Energy Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 3926) ot Doug- efficiency las W. Petersen and other members of the House for legislation to programs. fund energy efficiency programs for low income families in the Commonwealth; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on Energy; Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 1586) of George Massage Rogers and Rachel Kaprielian relative to the establishment of a ^^g5'^ board of registration for massage therapists; and Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 2160) of interpreters Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legis- ^^at^n lation to establish a board of registration of interpreters for deaf and hard of hearing persons; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on Health Care; Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1585) of George Septic Rogers relative to the licensing of septic systems installers by the ¡^jfers. Department of Environmental Protection,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture; and Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Edward G. Dangerous Connolly, Scott P. Brown, Brian Knuuttila and another relative to bul,dlngs- notifications by building inspectors to owners of buildings deemed to be unsafe; and Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1182) of Kathi- Paintbaii Anne Reinstein and Robert A. DeLeo for legislation to regulate the foment, sale and use of paintbaii game equipment; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on Public Safety. Under Rule 42, the reports severally were considered forthwith; and they were accepted. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence. Orders of the Day. House bills Authorizing the town of Warren to issue an additional license for Second the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises knis (House, No. 260); Relative to telecommunications lines (House, No. 1753); and Relative to the terms of certain bonds issued by the Common- wealth (House, No. 3907); Severally were read a second time; and they were ordered to a third reading. Death The House Bill reinstituting the death penalty in the Common- penalty. wealth (printed in House, No. 4003) was read a second time. Quorum. Pending the question on ordering the bill to a third reading, Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont asked for a count of the House to ascertain if a quorum was present. The Chair (Mr. Nagle of Northampton), having determined that a quorum was not in attendance, then directed the Sergeant-at-Arms to secure the presence of a quorum. Quorum,— Subsequently a roll call was taken for the purpose of ascertaining yea and nay No. 10. the presence of a quorum; and on the roll call 129 members were recorded as being in attendance. [See Yea and Nay No. 10 in Supplement.] Therefore a quorum was present. After debate (Mr. Scaccia of Boston being in the Chair), Mr. Marini of Hanson and other members of the House moved that the bill be amended by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the following: "Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of ascertaining the will of the voters relative to capital punishment, the state secretary shall cause to be placed on the official ballot to be used at the biennial state election to be held in the year 2002, the following nonbinding question:— Do you prefer capital punishment for persons convicted of first degree murder instead of life imprisonment without Parole?". Amendment After debate on the question on adoption of the amendment rejected,— (Mr. Nagle of Northampton being in the Chair), the sense of the House yea and nay No. 11. was taken by yeas and nays, at the request of Mr. Marini: and on the roll call 50 members voted in the affirmative and 103 in the negative. [See Yea and Nay No. 11 in Supplement.] Therefore the amendment was rejected. Bill After remarks on the question on ordering the bill to a third rejected,— reading, the sense of the House was taken by yeas and nays, at the yea and nay No. 12. request of Mr. Jones of North Reading; and on the roll call 60 members voted in the affirmative and 94 in the negative. [See Yea and Nay No. 12 in Supplement.] Therefore the House refused to order the bill to a third reading.

Order. On motion of Mr. Finneran of Boston,— Next Ordered, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet sittings on Wednesday next at eleven o'clock A.M.; and when the House adjourns on Wednesday, it adjourn to meet the following Monday (March 19) at eleven o'clock A.M.

At eleven minutes after two o'clock P.M., on motion of Mr. Leary of Worcester (Mr. Nagle of Northampton being in the Chair), the House adjourned, to meet on Wednesday next at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session. Wednesday, March 14. 2001. Met according to adjournment, at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session, with Mr. DiMasi of Boston in the Chair (having been appointed by the Speaker, under authority conferred by Rule 5, to perform the duties of the Chair). Prayer was offered by the Reverend Robert F. Quinn, C.S.P., Chaplain of the House, as follows: Eternal God, the Creator of All People and the Lord of All Prayer. Nations, we pause to thank You for the blessings which You bestow upon us daily. In Your goodness, teach us to respect and appreciate the world and the materials and human resources which You have handed over to us to use prudently for our benefit. This weekend, we celebrate a civil holiday. Evacuation Day, a famous day in the his- tory of our country and our city. We also celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, a feast observed around the world. Saint Patrick is remembered for many prayers and sayings. His famous prayer is as relevant today as it was when he spoke it long ago: "may the wisdom of God teach you, the eye of God watch over you, the ear of God hear you and the hand of God protect you". Bestow Your blessings on the Speaker, the members and employees of this House and their families. Amen. At the request of the Chair (Mr. DiMasi), the members, guests Pledge of and employees joined with him in reciting the pledge of allegiance allegiance, to the flag.

Resolutions. The following resolutions (filed with the Clerk) were referred, under Rule 85, to the committee on Rules: Resolutions (filed by Mr. Brown of Wrentham) in recognition of William William Maloney on being named the 2001 Friends of St. Patrick Maloney- Person of the Year; Resolutions (filed by Mr. Connolly of Everett) congratulating John John Balliro on receiving the Eagle Award of the Boy Scouts of Balllro- America; Resolutions (filed by Mr. Fitzgerald of Boston) in recognition of Robert C. the nomination of District Deputy Robert C. Kearney for the Office Kearney of Delegate to the Supreme Convention; Resolutions (filed by Mr. Flynn of Bridgewater) honoring John L. JohnL. Revil III for four decades of service to organized labor and his com- Revl1111 munity; Resolutions (filed by Mr. Marzilli of Arlington) congratulating David David Hurley on receiving the Eagle Award of the Boy Scouts of Hurley America; Resolutions (filed by Mr. Nyman of Hanover) congratulating Louise Louise Maybelle McCarthy on the occasion of her eightieth McCarthy birthday; and Mary K. Resolutions (filed by Mr. Vallee of Franklin) congratulating Kowalczyk. Mary K. Kowalczyk on the occasion of her retirement; 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. Ruane of Salem, the resolutions (reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered forthwith; and they were adopted.

Petitions. Petitions severally were presented and referred as follows: Worcester,- By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, Leonard Gabrila. House, No. 4034) of Thomas R. Hoover (city manager), Raymond V. Mariano (mayor), John J. Binienda and Guy W. Glodis that the city of Worcester be authorized to grant creditable service to Leonard Gabrila, a former traffic engineer of said city. To the committee on Public Service. Watertown,— By Ms. Kaprielian of Watertown, petition (accompanied by bill, property tax. House, No. 4035) of Rachel Kaprielian (by vote of the town council) relative to the assessment of property taxes in the city known as the town of Watertown. To the committee on Taxation. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Petitions severally were presented and referred as follows: Social By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) Services,— employees. of Demetrius J. Atsalis that employees of the Department of Social Services be required to wear photo identification. Judge By Mr. Barrios of Cambridge (by request), petition (subject to Linda E. Giles,— Joint Rule 12) of Leevonn Cloud for adoption of resolutions by the removal from General Court requesting the Governor (with the consent of the office. Council) to remove Linda E. Giles from the office of Justice of the Superior Court. Students,— By Mr. Broadhurst of Methuen, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) immunization. of Arthur J. Broadhurst and James P. Jajuga that the Department of Public Health be authorized to enforce the immunization of public school students. Masons,— By Mr. George of Yarmouth, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) registration plates. of Thomas N. George and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive motor vehicle plates to the Massachusetts Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Retired By Ms. Kaprielian of Watertown, petition (subject to Joint teachers,— maternity Rule 12) of Rachel Kaprielian and Steven A. Tolman relative to benefits. extending maternity benefits to retired teachers. Retired By the same member, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of teachers,— pensions. Rachel Kaprielian and Steven A. Tolman relative to providing par- tial adjustment to retired teachers' pensions. Severally, under Rule 24, to the committee on Rules. Papers from the Senate. Bills Authorizing the town of Andover to convey land to the Andover Andovcr, - land. Village Improvement Society for a pedestrian easement (Senate, No. 1045) (on a petition) [Local Approval Received]; Authorizing the town of Andover to convey land to the Andover Village Improvement Society (Senate, No. 1046) (on a petition) [Local Approval Received]; and Relative to certain town ways in the town of Tewksbury (Senate, Tewksbury. No. 1048) (on a petition) [Local Approval Received]; town ways. Severally passed to be engrossed by the Senate, were read; and they were referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

A report of the Massachusetts Capital Resource Company (under Capital the provisions of Section 20 of Chapter 816 of the Acts of 1977) ^source submitting its twenty-fourth annual report (Senate, No. 1825), was referred, in concurrence, to the committee on Taxation.

A report of the Bureau of Special Investigations (under the provi- Special investi- sions of Section 11(8) of Chapter 14 of the General Laws) of its ?atl0ns'^„„,., ... ,. , I T ^nm I 1 • r January, 2001. activities for the month of January, 2001, was read tor the information of the House; and returned to the Senate. Reports of Committees.

By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, for the committee on Local Affairs, Brookline,— transportation on House, No. 488, an Order relative to authorizing the committee board. on Local Affairs to make an investigation and study of a certain House document concerning the review of rules and regulations adopted by the transportation board of the town of Brookline (House, No. 4036) [Representative Balser of Newton dissenting.] Referred, under Joint Rule 29, to the committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. Subsequently Mr. Scaccia of Boston, for said committees, reported asking to be discharged from further consideration of said order; and recommending that the same be referred to the House committee on Rules. Under Rule 42, the report was considered forthwith; and it was accepted.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, for the committee on Counties, on a Jails and petition, a Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a Houses of Correction,— special commission on county jails and houses of correction (House, study. No. 3060). Read; and referred, under Joint Rule 29, to the committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, for the committee on Counties, on a County petition, a Bill relative to county government (House, No, 3675). government By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Govern- Limited a bi ment Regulations, on House, Nos. 8 and 10, a Bill defining "Corpo- ^ r ^tions ration" to include a limited liability company for the purposes of corpora "ms M. G. L. Chapter 138 (House, No. 10). Farmer By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, a wineries. Bill relative to farmer wineries (House, No. 1000). Severally read; and referred, under Rule 33, to the committee on Ways and Means.

Plymouth By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, for the committee on Counties, on a County,— petition, a Bill authorizing the sheriff's department of Plymouth C-Med. County to operate a C-Med system (House, No. 2476). Plymouth By the same member, for the same committee, on House, County,— land records. Nos. 958 and 2477, a Bill authorizing the financing and development of a new land records management facility for the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds (House, No. 2477). County By the same member, for the same commitee, on a petition, a Bill governments,- powers. related to powers of county governments and councils of government (House, No. 3057). County By the same member, for the same commitee, on a petition, a Bill advisory providing for county advisory boards on economic development, boards. regional planning and intergovernmental relations (House, No. 3059). Raffles and By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Govern- bazaars. ment Regulations, on a petition, a Bill relative to raffles or bazaars (House, No. 1001). Needham,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, liquor licenses. a Bill authorizing the town of Needham to issue licenses to certain establishments for the sales of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises of restaurants with a seating capacity of less than 100 persons (House, No. 3921) [Local Approval Received]. Natick,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, liquor licenses. a Bill authorizing the town of Natick to grant licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (House, No. 3923) [Local Approval Received], Rockport,- By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, for the committee on Local Affairs, sewers. on a petition, a Bill relative to the operation of sewers in the town of Rockport (House, No. 489) [Local Approval Received], Gloucester,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, subdivisions. a Bill relative to certain subdivisions of land in the city of Gloucester (House, No. 490) [Local Approval Received], Carlisle,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, treasurer- collector. a Bill establishing the office of treasurer-collector in the town of Carlisle (House, No. 645) [Local Approval Received], Rochester,— By the same member, for the same committee, on Senate, land. No. 1034 and House. No. 855, a Bill authorizing the park commis- sioners of the town of Rochester to change the use of a certain parcel of municipal land acquired for outdoor recreational and ath- letic uses (House, No. 855) ([Local Approval Received], Ashby,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, easements. a Bill authorizing the town of Ashby to grant certain easements (House, No, 4015) [Local Approval Received], Severally read; and referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling. By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, for the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling, that the following bills be scheduled for consideration by the House: Authorizing the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea to convey a cer- Mnnchester-by tain parcel of land held for conservation purposes (House, No. 1239) the Sea [Local Approval Received]; Relative to a boundary change between the towns of Georgetown Georgetown and Boxford (House, No. 2760); and and Boxford' To amend the special act establishing a department of municipal Georgetown, u n pal finance for the town of Georgetown (House, No. 2761) [Local „n a ^ Approval Received]; Severally placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading.

At thirteen minutes after eleven o'clock A.M., on motion of Next Mr. Ruane of Salem (Mr. DiMasi of Boston being in the Chair), the sittlng- House adjourned, to meet on Monday next at eleven o'clock A.M. Monday, March 19, 2001. Met according to adjournment, at eleven o'clock A.M.. with Mr. Nagle of Northampton in the Chair (having been appointed by the Speaker, under authority conferred by Rule 5, to perform the duties of the Chair). Prayer was offered by the Reverend Robert F. Quinn, C.S.P., Chaplain of the House, as follows: Prayer. God, Our Creator, we pray for Your spiritual gift of wisdom and we acknowledge our dependence upon You for guidance in our efforts to make thoughtful legislative decisions. In this era of unprecedented technological advances and of immediate access to useful and accurate information, help us to address fairly and intelli- gently the issues of the day. Teach us to focus our attention on the importance of both human and spiritual values in meeting the needs of people and our communities. May we have the patience, the integrity and good sense to be good listeners and thoughtful leaders. Bestow Your blessings on the Speaker, the members and employees of this House and their families. Amen. Pledge of At the request of the Chair (Mr. Nagle), the members, guests and allegiance. employees joined with him in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Messages from the Governor. Violence free A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- schools. islation relative to ensuring violence free schools in the Common- wealth (House, No. 4038) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Thursday, March 15. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30. with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Criminal Jus- tice. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Schools,— A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- gun possession. jslation relative to the doubling of mandatory minimum penalties for illegal gun possession on school grounds (House, No. 4039) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Thursday, March 15. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Criminal Jus- tice. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Schools, - A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to more secure schools (House, No. 4040) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Thursday, March 15. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Criminal Jus- tice. Sent to the Senate for concurrence. A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- Drug b utl islation relative to the doubling of mandatory minimum penalties for f^"r s drug distribution to or involving minors (House, No. 4041) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Thursday, March 15. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Criminal Jus- tice. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- School islation relative to requiring the reporting to police and parents of re'p^rti'ng serious crimes occurring on school premises (House, No. 4042) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Thursday, March 15. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- Gun-free islation relative to ensuring gun-free schools in the Commonwealth schools (House, No. 4043) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Thursday, March 15. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- School violence,— islation relative to enhancing accountability for safety in public liability. schools (House, No. 4044) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Thursday, March 15. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on the Judiciary. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Resolutions. The following resolutions (filed with the Clerk) were referred, under Rule 85, to the committee on Rules: Resolutions (filed by Mr. Brown of Wrentham) congratulating Lorraine H. Lorraine H. Foley on the occasion of her retirement; Foley. Resolutions (filed by Mr. Hart of Boston) commemorating the Boston College fiftieth anniversary of the relocation of Boston College High School High School. to Columbia Point; Resolutions (filed by Mr. Kafka of Sharon) congratulating Matthew Matthew Apone on receiving the Eagle Award of the Boy Scouts of Apone. America; Resolutions (filed by Messrs. Stanley of Waltham and Brown of George Wrentham) congratulating George Benjamin on the occasion of his Benjamin. retirement; and Resolutions (filed by Mr. Vallee of Franklin) honoring Henri Henri Masson; Masson. Mr. DiMasi of Boston, 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. Honan of Boston, the resolutions (reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered forthwith; and they were adopted.

Petitions. Registries Mr. Fennell of Lynn presented a petition (subject to Joint Rule 1 2 of collective ) William Francis Galvin, Robert F. Fennell and bargaining. Stephen F. Lynch relative to funding collective bargaining agreements between the Commonwealth and employees in certain registries of deeds in the Commonwealth; and the same was referred, under Rule 24, to the committee on Rules. Mr. Scaccia of Boston, for the committee on Rules and the committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, then reported recommending that Joint Rule 12 be suspended. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mr. Pedone of Worcester, the report was considered forthwith. Joint Rule 12 was suspended; and the petition (accompanied by bill) was referred to the committee on Ways and Means. Sent to the Senate for concurrence in the suspension of Joint Rule 12.

Petitions severally were presented and referred as follows: Cape By Mr. George of Yarmouth, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) Playhouse,- of Thomas N. George, Robert O'Leary and Shirley Gomes for legis- summer theatre. lation to designate the Cape Playhouse in the town of Dennis as the official summer theatre of the Commonwealth. Barnstable By the same member, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Court,— assistant Thomas N. George, Demetrius J. Atsalis and Robert O'Leary for clerks. legislation to provide for two additional assistant clerks for the First District Court of Barnstable. Jeanne By Ms. Kaprielian of Watertown, petition (subject to Joint Wilson,— retirement. Rule 12) of Rachel Kaprielian and Steven A. Tolman that the Teachers' Retirement Board be directed to grant creditable service to Jeanne Wilson for service in an overseas school. Convenience By Mrs. Simmons of Leominster (by request), petition (subject to stores,— lighting. Joint Rule 12) of Doris Matte for legislation to require the installa- tion of adequate lighting and surveillance cameras in convenience store parking areas. Restraining By Mr. Vallee of Franklin (by request), petition (subject to Joint orders,— costs. Rule 12) of Laurence Brown relative to the payment of legal expenses of defendants in cases involving restraining orders obtained by fabricated evidence. Severally, under Rule 24, to the committee on Rules.

Papers from the Senate. Tewksbury,— A Bill authorizing the town of Tewksbury to convey certain con- land servation land (Senate, No. 1047) (on a petition) [Local Approval Received], passed to be engrossed by the Senate, was read; and it was referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Reports Of the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities, asking to be discharged from further consideration Of the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Harri- Museum ette L. Chandler for legislation relative to the disposition of museum [J™^^ property; and Of the petition (accompanied by bill. Senate, No. 279) of School Stephen F. Lynch, Martin J. Walsh and John A. Hart, Jr., for legisla- J^™*8- tion to require school districts to provide a safe and secure learning sa' y environment for students; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on the Judiciary; Of the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 273) of Brian P. School bus Lees, Bruce E. Tarr and Jo Ann Sprague for legislation relative to advertisements, local school committee authorization for the sale of advertising space on school buses,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Public Safety; Of the committee on Government Regulations, asking to be dis- Trained dogs- charged from further consideration of the petition (accompanied by l,cens,ng- bill, Senate, No. 438) of Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr., and Daniel E. Bosley for legislation relative to the fee charged for a license of a specially trained dog for disabled persons,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Counties; and Of the committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture, asking to be discharged from further consideration Of the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1107) of Clean Steven C. Panagiotakos, David M. Nangle, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., environment and Kevin J. Murphy for legislation to establish a clean environment fund in order to promote recycling and protect the environment in the Commonwealth; and Of the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1108) of Id Steven C. Panagiotakos for legislation to establish a separate fund known as the clean environment fund to expand recycling programs; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on Energy. Severally accepted by the Senate, were considered forthwith, under Rule 42; and they were accepted, in concurrence.

Reports of the Department of Public Health (under the provisions Correctional facilities,— of Sections 5 and 20 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspection inspections of certain correctional facilities in the Commonwealth, reports. severally were read for the information of the House, as follows: Of the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction, in the town of Greenfield; and Of the Middlesex Jail, in the city of Cambridge; Severally returned to the Senate to be placed on file.

A petition of Marian Walsh, Stephen F. Lynch, Stephen J. Safety Murphy, James M. Kelly and Francis M. Roche for legislation rela- °!^o®nt'~ent tive to the appointment of firefighters and police officers, came from the Senate referred, under suspension of Joint Rule 12, to the committee on Public Service. The House then concurred with the Senate in the suspension of said rule; and the petition (accompanied by bill. Senate, No. 1829) was referred, in concurrence, 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: Safe Petition (accompanied by bill) of Kevin G. Honan for legislation schools. to require school superintendents to publish policies on the conduct of teachers and students. To the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities. Nursing Petition (accompanied by resolve) of Christine E. Canavan and study,— time for Robert S. Creedon, Jr., relative to extending the time within which reporting. the special commission (including members of the General Court) established to make an investigation and study on the practice of nursing and the delivery of health care services by nurses shall make its final report. To the committee on Health Care. Truro,— Petition (accompanied by bill) of Shirley Gomes and Robert conservation land. O'Leary (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Truro to convey certain conservation land located in said town to Albert R. Silva and Nancy B. Silva. To the committee on Local Affairs. Police and Petition (accompanied by bill) of John A. Hart, Jr., relative to the fire,— appointment of fire fighters and police officers. To the committee on appointment. Public Service. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mr. deMacedo of Plymouth, the reports were considered forthwith. Joint Rule 12 then was suspended, in each instance. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Technical By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, for the committee on Local Affairs, assistance centers. asking to be discharged from further consideration of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3956) of Brian S. Dempsey and other members of the General Court relative to the creation of technical assistance centers for the delivery of coordinated, comprehen- sive and continuing services to local governments,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Sci- ence and Technology: and By Mr. Hall of Westford, for the committee on State Administra- tion, asking to be discharged from further consideration Handicapped,- Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 355) of Barbara toilets. Gray that newly constructed public buildings contain certain toilet facilities accessible to handicapped persons; and Unisex Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 2788) of toilets. Carol A. Donovan, Cynthia S. Creem, Susan C. Fargo, Carol C. Cleven, Christopher G. Fallon and Kay Khan for legislation to provide for unisex toilets in public buildings; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on Ways and Means. Under Rule 42, the reports severally were considered forthwith; and they were accepted. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence in the discharge of the committees.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, for the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities, asking to be discharged from further consideration Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 796) of School buses,— Martin J. Walsh, Eugene L. O'Flaherty and Elizabeth A. Malia for monitors, legislation to require monitors on school buses; Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 1551) of School bus Francis L. Marini and other members of the House relative to advertlsing- assisting school districts in providing educational materials through the sale of advertising on school buses; and Of the petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3914) of School bus Paul E. Caron for an investigation by a special commission nrstCafd (including members of the General Court) relative to cardiopul- monary resuscitation and first aid training for school bus drivers; By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Govern- Stationary gas ment Regulations, asking to be discharged from further considera- turblnes tion of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3094) of William M. Straus and Marc R. Pacheco relative to the licensing and certification of stationary gas turbine operators; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on Public Safety. Under Rule 42, the reports severally were considered forthwith; and they were accepted. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence.

By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, for the committee on Local Affairs, Taunton,— on House, No. 1442, an Order relative to authorizing the committee golf course. on Local Affairs to make an investigation and study of a certain House document concerning the John F. Parker Municipal Golf Course in the city of Taunton (House, No. 4045). By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, for the committee on Public Ser- Public employee vice, on House, Nos. 125, 127, 128, 209, 211, 218, 510, 523 retirement,- and 1672, an Order relative to authorizing the committee on Public study. Service to make an investigation and study of certain House docu- ments concerning public employee retirement (House, No. 4046). Severally referred, under Joint Rule 29, to the committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. Subsequently Mr. Scaccia of Boston, for said committees, reported, in each instance, asking to be discharged from further consideration of said orders; and recommending that the same severally be referred to the House committee on Rules. Under Rule 42, the reports severally were considered forthwith; and they were accepted.

By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, for the committee on Public Ser- PERAC,— vice, on House, Nos. 125 and 126, a Bill relative to the Public budeets Employee Retirement Administration Commission (House, No. 126). Read; and referred, under Rule 33, to the committee on Counties on the part of the House.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Govern- Gas pipeline ment Regulations, on House, Nos. 8 and 58, a Bill relative to state safety compliance with amendments to the Federal Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act (House, No. 58). Public utility By the same member, for the same committee, on House, Nos. companies. 805 and 1744, a Bill relative to public utilities companies (House, No. 1744). Alcohol sales,- By the same member, for the same committee, on House, Sundays. Nos. 1748 and 3534, a Bill relative to Sunday sales of alcohol (House, No. 1748). Retirement By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, for the committee on Public Ser- contributions and benefits. vice, on House, Nos. 209, 217 and 2604, a Bill relative to the calcu- lation of certain retirement contributions and benefits (House, No. 2604). State real By Mr. Hall of Westford, for the committee on State Administra- property,— disposition. tion, on House, Nos. 103 and 111, a Bill requiring the open and accountable acquisition and disposition of real property by state authorities (House, No. 111). Severally read; and referred, under Rule 33, to the committee on Ways and Means.

State By Mr. Hall of Westford, for the committee on State Administra- buildings,— ventilation. tion, on a petition, a Bill to provide minimum ventilation in state leased and newly constructed state buildings (House, No. 361). Public By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, buildings,— a Bill to regulate public buildings to meet certain air quality ventila- ventilation. tion standards (House, No. 362). Severally read; and referred, under Rule 33B, to the committee on Science and Technology.

Municipal By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Govern- utility revenue bonds. ment Regulations, on a petition, a Bill providing additional authority for issuance of revenue bonds by the cities and towns having a municipal gas or electric department (House, No. 1367). Newton public By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, works,— utilities. a Bill authorizing the public works commissioner of the city of Newton to act upon certain petitions for alterations of location of existing utilities (House, No. 1375). Street light By Mr. Caron of Springfield, for the same committee, on a peti- poles. tion, a Bill relative to street light poles (House, No. 3530). Burlington,— By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, for the committee on Local Affairs, town meetings. on a petition, a Bill relative to town meetings in the town of Burlington (House, No. 1446) [Local Approval Received], Silver Lake By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, Regional School District. a Bill authorizing the Silver Lake Regional School District to grant an easement (House, No. 3960). Groveland,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, administering authority. a Bill authorizing the town of Groveland to establish an administering authority (House, No. 3962) [Local Approval Received]. Chilmark,-- By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, radio tower a Bill authorizing the town of Chilmark to erect a radio tower on certain conservation land (House, No. 3963) [Local Approval Received]. State police,— By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, for the committee on Public Ser- enlistment. vice, on House, Nos. 136 and 164, a Bill relative to initial enlistment in the Department of State Police (House. No. 164). By the same member, for the same committee, on House, Robert No. 3420, a Bill regarding pension benefits for Robert Rogers (House, No. 4047) [Local Approval Received]. By the same member, for the same committee, on House, ThomasJ. No. 3421, a Bill regarding pension benefits for Thomas J. Gomperts ^jX.e'nt (House, No. 4048) [Local Approval Received], By Mr. Hall of Westford, for the committee on State Administra- Municipal tion, on a petition, a Bill relative to the leasing of real property to civic or social organizations by municipalities (House, No. 1685). Severally read; and referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Orders of the Day. House bills Authorizing the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea to convey a cer- Second tain parcel of land held for conservation purposes (House, [Tis'"8 No. 1239); Relative to a boundary change between the towns of Georgetown and Boxford (House, No. 2760); and To amend the special act establishing a department of municipal finance for the town of Georgetown (House, No. 2761); Severally were read a second time; and they were ordered to a third reading.

Recess. At fourteen minutes after eleven o'clock A.M., on motion of Recess. Mrs. Walrath of Stow (Mr. Nagle of Northampton being in the Chair), the House recessed until the hour of one o'clock P.M.; and at twenty-five minutes after one o'clock the House was called to order with the Speaker in the Chair.

Distinguished Guests of the House. During the session, the Speaker declared a recess subject to the Monica call of the Chair; and introduced Monica McWilliams, a founding McW,lliams member and representative of the Northern Ireland Women's Coali- tion. Ms. McWilliams addressed the House as the first participant in the "Lyceum Lecture Series" of the 2001-2002 Session. The Speaker then introduced Robert H. Quinn, former Speaker of Distinguished the House and former Attorney General; Charles F. Flaherty, former g^s'8- Speaker of the House; William M. Bulger, President of the Univer- sity of Massachusetts and former President of the Senate; Margaret H. Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court; Sean M. Dunphy, Chief Justice of the Probate and Family Court Department of the Trial Court; Martha P. Grace, Chief Justice of the Juvenile Court Department; Dorothy A. Kelly Gay, Mayor of the city of Somerville; Patrick King, President of the Irish Charitable Society; presidents and other officials from the higher education community; distinguished members of the Irish community; and several other esteemed citizens of the Commonwealth. Order. On motion of Mr. Nagle of Northampton,— Next Ordered, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet sitting on Thursday next at eleven o'clock A.M.

At ten minutes after two o'clock P.M., on motion of Mr. Peterson of Grafton (the Speaker being in the Chair), the House adjourned, to meet on Thursday next at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Ses- sion. Thursday, March 22, 2001 Met according to adjournment, at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session, with Mr. Nagle of Northampton in the Chair (having been appointed by the Speaker, under authority conferred by Rule 5. to perform the duties of the Chair). Prayer was offered by the Reverend Robert F. Quinn, C.S.P., Chaplain of the House, as follows: Eternal God, the Ultimate Source of Forgiveness and Goodness, Prayer, inspire us to love, seek and speak truth at all times as we together address the issues of the day and future of our Commonwealth. In our pluralistic and diverse society, teach us to respect all people and their rights to articulate their political and philosophical tenets, but grant us the courage and the wisdom to remain faithful to our ideals, principles and religious beliefs. Bless our efforts to continue building a society which is responsive to the needs of people and the times and in which people accept persqnal responsibility for personal decisions and options. May we have the maturity to weigh all legislative issues and proposals carefully and thoughtfully. Bestow your blessings on the Speaker, the members and employees of this House and their families. Amen. At the request of the Chair (Mr. Nagle), the members, guests and j^?«^ employees joined with him in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the a egiance flag.

Message from the Governor.

A message from His Ecellency the Governor (under the provi- Essex,— sions of Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the ¡f^?4^ Constitution) recommending legislation relative to validating certain elections held in the town of Essex (House, No. 4052) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Monday, March 19. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Election Laws. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Resolutions. The following resolutions (filed with the Clerk) were referred, under Rule 85, to the committee on Rules: Resolutions (filed by Mr. Bradley of Hingham) congratulating the Hingham High School hockey Hingham High School hockey team on winning the 2000-2001 Divi- team. sion I State Championship; Stephen Resolutions (filed by Mr. Cahill of Beverly) honoring First Lieu- Holden Doane. tenant Stephen Holden Doane; Resolutions (filed by Mr. Hill of Ipswich) in recognition of the Hamilton,— Kids celebration of the Week of the Young Child by Kids Connection of Connection. Hamilton; Manchester Resolutions (filed by Mr. Hill of Ipswich) congratulating the Essex,— girls Manchester Essex Junior-Senior High School Girls Basketball Team basketball team. for its outstanding accomplishments; Kevin M. Resolutions (filed by Mr. Kafka of Sharon) congratulating Cawley, Jr. Kevin M. Cawley, Jr., on receiving the Eagle Award of the Boy Scouts of America; Adam Resolutions (filed by Ms. Lewis of Dedham) congratulating Majid. Adam Majid on receiving the Eagle Award of the Boy Scouts of America; Holliston,— Resolutions (filed by Mr. Loscocco of Holliston) congratulating Lions International. Lions International of Holliston on the occasion of its sixtieth anniversary; Joseph F. Resolutions (filed by Mr. Mariano of Quincy) congratulating Mazzotta. Joseph F. Mazzotta on the occasion of his retirement; and Michelle Hatem Resolutions (filed by Mr. Tirone of Amesbury) honoring Meehan. Michelle Hatem Meehan; Mr. Scaccia of Boston, 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. Pedone of Worcester, the resolutions (reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered forthwith; and they were adopted.

Communications. Communications Worcester From the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (under County,— the provisions of Section 8 of Chapter 34B of the General Laws) schedule. submitting a revised amortization schedule for the former Worcester County; Fire chiefs. From the Human Resources Division of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (under the provisions of Section 25 of Chapter 31 of the General Laws) submitting a listing of fire chief series eligibility lists which were revoked effective March 1, 2001; Somerville From the Office of the Inspector General submitting its report on Charter School. the Somerville Charter School: management issues and recommen- dations; White collar From the National White Collar Crime Center submitting a listing crime. of regulatory and administrative agencies who provide effective responses to combating high-tech and economic crimes; and Highway From the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (under the provisions system,— agreements. of Section 12(i) of Chapter 81A of the General Laws) submitting copies of agreements between said authority, the Massachusetts Port Authority and the Massachusetts Highway Department relative to the Metropolitan Highway System; Severally were read for the information of the House; and placed on file. Annual and Special Reports. Annual reports Brownfields Of the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (under the Fund provisions of Section 29A of Chapter 23G of the General Laws) relative to the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund for the period ending March 15, 2001; Of the Office of the District Attorney for the Norfolk District Norfolk County,— (under the provisions of Section 99(R) of Chapter 272 of the wiretaps. General Laws) relative to warrants sought for interception of wire and oral communications for the year ending December 31, 2000; Of the Division of Standards (under the provisions of Unit pricing. Section 115A of Chapter 6 of the General Laws) relative to compliance with the unit pricing laws of the Commonwealth; and Of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council (under the pro- Workers' compensation visions of Paragraph 2 of Section 17 of Chapter 23E of the General system. Laws) relative to the state of the workers' compensation system for fiscal year 2000; Semi-annual report of the Insurance Fraud Bureau (under the pro- Insurance visions of Section 99(k) of Chapter 398 of the Acts of 1991) on the Fraud Bureau. disposition of matters referred to said bureau; and Report of the Administrative Office of the Trial Court (under the Trial Court,— security provisions of Item 0330-3200 of Section 2 of Chapter 159 of the personnel. Acts of 2000) relative to the number of court officers and security personnel located in each trial court of the Commonwealth; Severally were read for the information of the House; and placed on file.

Petitions. The following petition (having been deposited in the office of the Clerk previously to five o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, December 6, 2000) was presented and it was referred, under Rule 24 and Joint Rule 13, as follows: By Mr. Murphy of Lowell, petition (accompanied by bill, House, Lowell,— No. 4054) of Kevin J. Murphy, David M. Nangle, Stephen C. Pana- land giotakos and Thomas A. Golden, Jr. (with the approval of the city council) that the city of Lowell be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land. To the committee on Local Affairs. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Petitions severally were presented and referred as follows: By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, New Bedford,- Bisca Tourna- House, No. 4053) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Mark C. Montigny, ment Club. George Rogers and Robert M. Koczera (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of New Bedford be authorized to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to Bisca Tournament Club, Inc. To the committee on Government Regulations. By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, petition (accompanied by bill, Walpole,— House, No. 4055) of John H. Rogers, Scott P. Brown and Jo Ann land. Sprague (by vote of the town) that the town of Walpole be authorized to transfer a certain parcel of forest land for school purposes. To the committee on Local Affairs. By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, petition (accompanied by bill, Boston,— Joseph Cady House, No. 4056) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty (with the approval of the and Alonzo P. mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to pay Brooks. certain medical expenses of Joseph Cady and Alonzo P. Brooks, retired fire fighters of said city; and Springfield, By Mr. Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, retirement House, No. 4057) of Michael J. Albano (mayor), Benjamin Swan, benefits. Linda J. Melconian, Cheryl A. Rivera, Brian P. Lees and Mary S. Rogeness (with the approval of the city council) that the retirement board of the city of Springfield be authorized to increase benefits payable to certain former employees of said city; Severally to the committee on Public Service. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Petitions severally were presented and referred as follows: Abortion,- By Mr. Broadhurst of Methuen (by request), petition (subject to prohibit. Joint Rule 12) of Joanna Howorth and others for legislation to prohibit the practice of abortion in the Commonwealth. Abuse By the same member (by request), petition (subject to Joint prevention Rule 12) of William A. Moschella and others relative to the issuance orders. of abuse prevention orders. Mentally By the same member (by request), petition (subject to Joint retarded,— Rule 12) of Madeleine Howard and others relative to the rights of rights. persons living in residential facilities operated by the Department of Mental Retardation. Constitutional By the same member (by request), petition (subject to Joint amendment,— right to life. Rule 12) of Joanna Howorth for a legislative amendment to the Con- stitution relative to the right to life. Accidents,— By the same member (by request), petition (subject to Joint vehicle removal. Rule 12) of David Nace relative to the removal of motor vehicles involved in an accident. Religious By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of organizations,— James H. Fagan for legislation to include employees of churches and employees. other religious organizations under the laws governing unemploy- ment compensation. Fire By Mr. Frost of Auburn, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of hydrants,— Paul K. Frost, Viriato Manuel deMacedo, Elizabeth Poirier and markers. Carol C. Cleven relative to establishing a grant program within the Division of Fire Prevention for equipping fire hydrants with suitable markers. Marlborough,, By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) bridges and roads. of Stephen P. LeDuc and Pamela P. Resor (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to designating certain bridges and connector roads in the city of Marlborough. Corinne M. By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) Ware,— of James R. Miceli relative to directing the State Retirement Board retirement. to grant certain creditable service to Corinne M. Ware. Severally, under Rule 24, to the committee on Rules.

Reports of Committees.

Masons,— By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, for the committee on Rules and the registration committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, that plates. Joint Rule 12 be suspended on the petition of Thomas N. George and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive motor vehicle plates to the Massachusetts Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mr. Walsh ot Boston, the report was considered forthwith. Joint Rule 12 was suspended; and the petition (accompanied by bill) was referred to the committee on Public Safety. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

By Mr. Quinn of Dartmouth, for the committee on Banks and Financial Banking, asking to be discharged from further consideration of the j,™^™8'- petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3241) of Peter J. Larkin records, relative to notices to financial institutions of confidential records of employees,— and recommending that the same be referred to the committee on Commerce and Labor. Under Rule 42, the report was considered forthwith; and it was accepted. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, for the committee on Local Affairs, Barnstable — on House, No. 3954, an Order relative to authorizing the committee st"dy on Local Affairs to make an investigation and study of a certain House document concerning the conveyance of certain land in the town of Barnstable (House, No. 4050). Referred, under Joint Rule 29, to the committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. Subsequently Mr. Scaccia of Boston, for said committees, reported asking to be discharged from further consideration of said order; and recommending that the same be referred to the House committee on Rules. Under Rule 42, the report was considered forthwith; and it was accepted.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Govern- Cable ment Regulations, on House, Nos. 8 and 59, a Bill relative to the d,v,slon cable division (House, No. 59). By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, Utilities,— a Bill making a technical correction to Chapter 164 of the acts of protection. 1997, restructuring the electric utility industry in the Common- wealth, regulating the provision of electricity and other services, and promoting enhanced consumer protection therein (House, No. 1745). By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, for the committee on Local Affairs, Barnstable Fire on a petition, a Bill relative to certain funds of the Barnstable Fire D,stnct District (House, No. 2753). By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, a Bill authorizing the city known as the town of Agawam to use cer- par an tain parkland for school purposes (House, No. 3766) [Local Approval Received]. Severally read; and referred, under Rule 33, to the committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Govern- Low income,— ment Regulations, on a petition, a Bill relative to expanding access eectnc,tyra e to the electricity rate discount for low-income households (House, No. 1746). r t By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, for the committee on Local Affairs, ^o n°s ™vation on a petition, a Bill authorizing the conservation commission of the town of Groton to impose certain fees (House, No. 1837) [Local Approval Received). Methuen,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, Community a Bill providing for alternate members to the city of Methuen Com- Development Board. munity Development Board (House, No. 2007) [Local Approval Received], Hull,— police By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, technology a Bill establishing a police technology fund in the town of Hull fund. (House, No. 3763) [Local Approval Received]. Fall River,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, park land. a Bill authorizing the city of Fall River to use certain park land for sewer purposes (House, No. 3764) [Local Approval Received], Hanover,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, Stonegate a Bill authorizing the town of Hanover to pay a certain bill (House, Irrigation. No. 3959) [Local Approval Received], Needham,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, special fund. a Bill authorizing the town of Needham to establish a special fund (House, No. 4009) [Local Approval Received]. Plymouth,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, conservation a Bill authorizing the town of Plymouth to use certain conservation land. land for sewer purposes (House, No. 4010) [Local Approval Received]. Severally read; and referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Orders of the Day.

Third The House Bill authorizing the town of Warren to issue an addi- reading bill. tional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (House, No. 260), reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn, was read a third time; and it was passed to be engrossed. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Order. On motion of Mr. Finneran of Boston,— Next Ordered, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet sitting. on Monday next at eleven o'clock A.M.

At twelve minutes after eleven o'clock A.M., on motion of Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont (Mr. Nagle of Northampton being in the Chair), the House adjourned, to meet on Monday next at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session. Monday, March 26, 2001. Met according to adjournment, at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session, with Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop in the Chair (having been appointed by the Speaker, under authority conferred by Rule 5, to perform the duties of the Chair). Prayer was offered by the Reverend Robert F. Quinn, C.S.P., Chaplain of the House, as follows: God, Our Creator, at the beginning of this new workweek, we Prayer, pray for the gifts of wisdom and patience as we conduct legislative business, legislative hearings, and deal with the concerns of people and the needs of our communities. Teach us to be objective, thoughtful and fair in weighing the merits of issues, assessing the input of constituents and checking our own biasses. In this information age (some information accurate and much incorrect), help us to take the time to make rational and not emotional legislative decisions. In all we do, as elected leaders, may we be guided by sound human and spiritual values and by sound principles. Grant Your blessings to the Speaker, the members and employees of this House and their families. Amen. At the request of the Chair (Mr. DeLeo), the members, guests and Pledge of employees joined with him in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the alleeiance flag.

Resolutions. The following resolutions (filed with the Clerk) were referred, under Rule 85, to the committee on Rules: Resolutions (filed by Mr. Linsky of Natick) congratulating Richard J. Knights of Columbus District Deputy Richard J. Mabie, Sr., on the Mable.Sr- occasion of his retirement; and Resolutions (filed by Mr. Swan of Springfield) welcoming Bishop Donald Bishop Donald George Kenneth Ming to the Commonwealth; Mlng Mr. Honan of Boston, 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. Donato of Medford, the resolutions (reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered forthwith; and they were adopted.

Petitions. Ms. Haddad of Somerset presented a petition (accompanied by Swansea- bill, House, No. 4058) of Patricia A. Haddad, Philip Travis and Joan M. Menard (by vote of the town) that the town of Swansea be authorized to appoint alternate members to the conservation commission of said town; and the same was referred to the committee on Local Affairs. Sent to the Senate for concurrence. Petitions severally were presented and referred as follows: Buses,— By Mrs. Cleven of Chelmsford (by request), petition (subject to highways. Joint Rule 12) of Harold Leonard Evans relative to restricting the operation of buses on certain multi-lane highways. Consumer By Mr. Finegold of Andover, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) credit reporting. of Barry R. Finegold relative to further regulating consumer credit reporting agencies. Severally, under Rule 24, to the committee on Rules.

Papers from the Senate. Mendon and A Bill authorizing the establishment of a library district in the Upton,— towns of Mendon and Upton (Senate, No. 1833) (on Senate bill Library district. No. 1576), passed to be engrossed by the Senate, was read; and it was referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Pondville A report of the Department of Public Health (under the provisions Correctional Center,— of Sections 5 and 20 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspection. an inspection of the Pondville Correctional Center in the town of Norfolk, was read for the information of the House; and returned to the Senate.

The following petition (having been returned to the Clerk of the Senate by the State Secretary, under the provisions of Chapter 3 of the General Laws, with memorandum relative thereto) was referred, in concurrence, as follows: Boston Tea Petition (accompanied by bill. Senate. No. 1830) of Robert E. Party Ship,— license. Travaglini and Stephen F. Lynch for legislation to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to grant a license to Boston Tea Party Ship, Inc. To the committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Notice was received that the President of the Senate had announced the following appointments to the Council of State Gov- ernments committees: Council of State The President to the Governing Board/Executive Committee; Governments. Senators Wilkerson of the Second Suffolk District to the Annual Meeting Committee; Walsh of the Norfolk and Suffolk District to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee; Brewer of the Worcester. Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin District to the Associates Advi- sory Committee; Shannon of the Second Middlesex District to the Finance Committee; Joyce of the Suffolk and Norfolk District to the International Committee; Melconian of the Hampden District to the Strategic Planning Committee; Travaglini of the Suffolk and Mid- dlesex District to the Suggested State Legislation Committee: Jajuga of the Third Essex District to the Corrections and Public Safety Taskforce; Pacheco of the First Plymouth and Bristol District to the Environmental Taskforce; Moore of the Worcester and Norfolk Dis- trict to the Health Capacity Taskforce; Melconian of the Hampden District to the Executive Committee (Rosenberg of the Hampshire and Franklin District, alternate); Knapik of the Second Hampden and Hampshire District to the Agricultural Forum; Montigny of the Second Bristol District to the Budget Chairmen Roundtable; Wilk- erson of the Second Suffolk District to the Criminal Justice Board of Directors; Nuciforo of the Berkshire. Hampden. Hampshire and Franklin District and Tarr of the First Essex and Middlesex District to the Economic Affairs Committee; Morrissey of the Norfolk and Plymouth District to the Electricity Restructuring Task Force; Resor of the Middlesex and Worcester District, Glodis of the Second Worcester District, Fargo of the Fifth Middlesex District and O'Leary of the Cape and Islands District to the Environment/Energy Committee; Havern of the Fourth Middlesex District and Hedlund of the Plymouth and Norfolk District to the Transportation Committee; and Tisei of the Third Middlesex District and Hedlund of the Ply- mouth and Norfolk District to the ERC/Eastern Canadian Provinces Committee.

Notice was also received that the President of the Senate had announced the following appointments to the National Conference of States Legislatures committees: Senators Pacheco of the First Plymouth and Bristol District to the National committee on Agriculture and International Trade; Magnani of the Middlesex, Norfolk and Worcester District to the committee on Legislatures. Commerce and Communication; Antonioni of the Worcester and Middlesex District to the committee on Education, Labor and Job Training; Murray of the Plymouth and Barnstable District to the committee on Energy and Transportation; Pacheco of the First Ply- mouth and Bristol District to the committee on Environment; Mon- tigny of the Second Bristol District to the committee on Federal Budget and Taxation; Chandler of the First Worcester District to the committee on Health: Tucker of the Second Essex and Middlesex District to the committee on Human Services; and Creem of the First Middlesex and Norfolk District to the committee on Law and Jus- tice.

Reports of Committees. By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, for the committee on Public Ser- vice, asking to be discharged from further consideration Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1 100) of Combat Thomas P. Kennedy that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be directed veterans,— license plates. to issue distinctive license plates for combat veterans; and Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2058) of Salva- State Police,— tore F. DiMasi for legislation to establish the rank of first lieutenant first lieutenant. in the Department of the State Police; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on Public Safety. Under Rule 42, the reports severally were considered forthwith; and they were accepted. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Govern- Professional ment Regulations, on House, Nos. 8 and 42, a Bill relative to certain Licensure, boards within the Division of Professional Licensure (House, No. 42). Veterans' By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, a preference. Bill relative to veterans' preference in hawkers or peddlers licenses (House, No. 1372). Severally read; and referred, under Rule 33, to the committee on Ways and Means.

Home By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Govern- improvement contractor ment Regulations, on Senate, No. 383 and House, Nos. 8 and 64, a program. Bill making program improvements and technical changes to the home improvement contractor program (House, No. 64). Engineering By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, a ana surveying. Bill to deter unlicensed practice of engineering and land surveying (House, No. 2894). Travel By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, a agencies. Bill regulating travel agencies (House, No. 2903). Severally read; and referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Order. On motion of Mr. Casey of Winchester,— Next Ordered, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet sitting. on Thursday next at eleven o'clock A.M.

Mr. Kane of Holyoke then moved that as a mark of respect to the memory of Robert J. Rohan, a member of the House from Holyoke from 1975 to 1992, inclusive, the House adjourn; and the motion prevailed. Accordingly, at six minutes after eleven o'clock A.M., on motion of Mr. Casey of Winchester (Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop being in the Chair), the House adjourned, to meet on Thursday next at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session. Thursday. March 29, 2001. Met according to adjournment, at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session. Prayer was offered by the Reverend Robert F. Quinn, C.S.P., Chaplain of the House, as follows: Gracious God, in this era of great changes, we proclaim our trust Prayer, and confidence in You and Your spiritual values. In Your kindness, help us to comprehend the political and cultural signs of the times. Teach us to sharpen our sensitivity to the needs of people and to develop a conscientious desire to resolve fairly the complex issues which come before us. Grant us the patience and the willingness to take the time to analyze accurately proposed legislation and programs. Help us to deepen our commitment to the continued building of a responsive, responsible and compassionate society in which the rights and responsibilities of all are recognized. Bestow Your blessings on the Speaker, the members and employees of this House and their families. Amen. At the request of the Speaker, the members, guests and Piedgeof employees joined with him in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the allePance- flag.

Messages from the Governor. A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- School islation relative to encouraging school attendance (House, No. 4059) attendance,- was filed in the office of the Clerk on Tuesday, March 27. encourage. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- School islation relative to promoting safer learning environments in public uniforms- schools (House, No. 4060) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Tuesday, March 27. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- Truancy islation relative to improving truancy enforcement (House, enforcement. No. 4061) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Tuesday, March 27. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Education, Arts and Humanities. Sent to the Senate for concurrence. Elections,- A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- funding. islation relative to clean elections in the Commonwealth (House, No. 4062) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Tuesday, March 27. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Election Laws. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Minors,— A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending leg- driver's license. islation relative to establishing certain attendance requirements for minors to obtain a driver's license (House, No. 4063) was filed in the office of the Clerk on Tuesday, March 27. The message was read; and it was referred, under Rule 30, with the accompanying draft of a bill, to the committee on Public Safety. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Resolutions. The following resolutions (filed with the Clerk) were referred, under Rule 85, to the committee on Rules: F. Bradford Resolutions (filed by Mrs. Harkins of Needham) congratulating Townley. Reverend F. Bradford Townley on the occasion of his ordination; Mary Resolutions (filed by Mr. Casey of Winchester) congratulating Dewar. Mary Frances Nelson Dewar on the occasion of her retirement; John T. Resolutions (filed by Messrs. Casey of Winchester and Jones of Mooney. North Reading) congratulating Chief John T. Mooney on the occasion of his retirement from the Reading Fire Department; Paul J. Resolutions (filed by Mr. Coppola of Foxborough) honoring Schleicher. Paul J. Schleicher for his many accomplishments with the Lions Club International; Little North Resolutions (filed by Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough) con- Attleborough League. gratulating the Little North Attleborough League on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary; Lauren Resolutions (filed by Mr. Rogers of New Bedford) congratulating Girouard. Lauren Girouard of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School on being named Massachusetts Student of the Year; Reverend Resolutions (filed by Mr. Rogers of Norwood) congratulating William F. Lucey. Reverend William F. Lucey on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood; and George Resolutions (filed by Mr. Vallee of Franklin) congratulating Cody. George Cody on the occasion of his retirement from the Franklin Fire Department; Mr. Nagle of Northampton, 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. Vallee, the resolutions (reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) were considered forthwith; and they were adopted.

Annual and Special Reports.

Worcester Annual report of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (under Regional the provisions of Section 8(g) of Chapter 161B of the General Laws) Transit Authority. of its operations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000; and Reports Special investi- Of the Bureau of Special Investigations, Department of Revenue gations,— (under the provisions of Section 11(8) of Chapter 14 of the General November, Laws) submitting a summary of its activities for November, 2000; 2000. Special investi- Of the Bureau of Special Investigations, Department of Revenue gations,— (under the provisions of Section 11(8) of Chapter 14 of the General January, 2001. Laws) submitting a summary of its activities for January, 2001; and Of the Bureau of Special Investigations, Department of Revenue Special investigations,— (under the provisions of Section 11(8) of Chapter 14 of the General February, 2001. Laws) submitting a summary of its activities for February, 2001; Severally were read for the information of the House; and placed on file.

Petitions. Petitions severally were presented and referred as follows: By Ms. Blumer of Framingham, petition (subject to Joint Bicycle helmets,— Rule 12) of Deborah D. Blumer and David P. Magnani relative to regulate use. the use of bicycle helmets for persons under the age of eighteen. By Mr. Finegold of Andover, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) Cell towers- siting. of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to require providers of commercial mobile radio services to file notices of tower locations with municipal clerks. By the same member, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ballots,— withdrawn Barry R. Finegold relative to the filling of ballot vacancies upon the candidates. withdrawal of candidates from elections. By Ms. Flavin of Easthampton, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) Telephone solicitations. of Nancy Flavin relative to directing the Department of Telecommu- nications and Energy to establish a list of consumers choosing not to receive unsolicited telephone sales calls. By Mr. Fresolo of Worcester, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) Regional planning of John P. Fresolo and Guy W. Glodis for legislation to provide districts. group insurance for regional planning districts. By Mr. Goguen of Fitchburg, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) Prescription drugs,— of Emile J. Goguen relative to regulating the dispensing of prescrip- dispensing. tion drugs. By Mr. Koutoujian of Newton, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) Juveniles,— incarceration. of Peter J. Koutoujian relative to the incarceration of alleged juvenile offenders. By the same member, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Probate courts,— Peter J. Koutoujian relative to authorizing trial by jury in domestic jury trials. relations cases in the probate courts of the Commonwealth. By Ms. Polito of Shrewsbury, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) Westborough State Hospital. of Karyn E. Polito and Pamela P. Resor relative to designating the Paine Building at Westborough State Hospital as Joseph Allen Hall. By Mrs. Provost of Sandwich (by request), petition (subject to Criminal offender Joint Rule 12) of Anne Errico for legislation to prohibit the inclu- records. sion of dismissed or discontinued criminal proceedings in criminal offender record information. 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: Home Petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of Robert A. inspectors,— regulations. Antonioni, Brian Knuuttila and Rachel Kaprielian for legislation relative to the regulation of home inspectors. To the committee on Government Regulations. Registration Petition (accompanied by bill. Senate, No. 1836) of Stephen M. plates,— stolen. Brewer and David C. Bunker, Jr., for legislation relative to the theft of registration plates and the possession of stolen registration plates. To the committee on Public Safety.

Reports of Committees. Offenders,— By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, for the committee on Rules and the medical committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, that records. Joint Rule 12 be suspended on the petition of Gale D. Candaras and Christine E. Canavan relative to the production of medical records of offending persons to determine the presence of infectious agents. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mr. Donato of Medford, the report was considered forthwith. Joint Rule 12 was suspended; and the petition (accompanied by bill) was referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

By Mrs. Simmons of Leominster, for the committee on Counties, asking to be discharged from further consideration County Of the petition (accompanied by bill. Senate, No. 151) of employees,— expand rights. Robert S. Creedon, Jr., and James R. Lawton for legislation to expand the rights of employees in county employment; Civil process Of the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 152) of system. Richard T. Moore and Emile J. Goguen for legislation to reform the civil process system; Registry of Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 2475) of deeds,— fees. Thomas J. O'Brien relative to the fees charged by the Registry of Deeds; County Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 3055) of budgets. Thomas J. O'Brien relative to the submission of county budgets to the General Court; Counties,- Of the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3058) of grants. Thomas J. O'Brien, Therese Murray, Kathleen M. Teahan and Mark J. Carron that grants to political subdivisions be also made available to the counties of the Commonwealth; and Civil process Of the petition (accompanied by bill. House, No. 3909) of system. Thomas J. O'Brien, Thomas P. Kennedy and Charles A. Murphy for legislation to reform the civil process system; And recommending that the same severally be referred to the committee on Counties on the part of the House. Under Rule 42, the reports severally were considered forthwith; and they were accepted. Severally sent to the Senate for concurrence in the discharge of the committee. By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, for the committee on Steering, Robert Rogers,— Policy and Scheduling, that the House Bill regarding pension bene- retirement. fits for Robert Rogers (House, No. 4047) be scheduled for consideration by the House. Under suspension of Rule 7A, on motion of Mr. Bosley of North Adams, the bill was read a second time forthwith; and it was ordered to a third reading. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mr. Kaufman of Lex- ington, the bill (having been reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) was read a third time; and it was passed to be engrossed, its title having been changed by said committee to read: An Act relative to pension benefits for Robert Rogers. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

By Mr. Kujawski of Webster, for the committee on Steering, Thomas J. Gomperts,— Policy and Scheduling, that the House Bill regarding pension bene- retirement. fits for Thomas J. Gomperts (House, No. 4048) be scheduled for consideration by the House. Under suspension of Rule 7A, on motion of Mr. Bosley of North Adams, the bill was read a second time forthwith; and it was ordered to a third reading. Under suspension of the rules, on motion of Mr. Casey of Win- chester, the bill (having been reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to be correctly drawn) was read a third time; and it was passed to be engrossed, its title having been changed by said committee to read: An Act relative to pension benefits for Thomas J. Gomperts. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, for the committee on Energy, on a Energy conservation petition, a Bill relative to the Energy Conservation Service Public committee. Advisory Committee (House, No. 2506). Read; and referred, under Joint Rule 29, to the committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, for the committee on Local Affairs, Local governments,- on a petition, a Bill relative to the joint operations of governmental joint units (House, No. 1064). Read; and referred, under Rule 33, to the operations. committee on Counties on the part of the House.

By Mrs. Simmons of Leominster, for the committee on Counties, Cape Cod regional on a petition, a Bill establishing the Cape Cod regional government government. (House, No. 3489). By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, for the committee on Human Transitional assistance Services and Elderly Affairs, on a petition, a Bill relative to a pilot pilot program. project for certain recipients of transitional aid to families with dependent children (House, No. 272). By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, Teen parents,— a Bill relative to developing a state plan for improved access to day day care. care services for teen parents (House, No. 449). By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, Pregnancy a Bill relative to pregnancy prevention (House, No. 1031). prevention. Cambridge,— By Mr. Hall of Westford, for the committee on State Administra- land transfer. tion, on House, Nos. 223 and 224, a Bill authorizing the Commis- sioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to transfer certain land to the city of Cambridge through the Department of Highways (House, No. 224). Ted Williams By the same member, for the same committee, on House, Tunnel,— Nos. 223 and 227, a Bill relative to land associated with the Central land. Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel Project (House, No. 227). Whately,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, agricultural a Bill releasing certain land in Whately from the operation of an land. agricultural preservation restriction (House, No. 732). Tewksbury By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, Housing a Bill authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Authority. Maintenance to grant certain real property located in the town of Tewksbury to the Tewksbury Housing Authority (House, No. 733). Boston,— By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, water and sewer easements. a Bill granting easements in certain Commonwealth land in the city of Boston to the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (House, No. 930). Gold Star By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, Mothers. a Bill relative to American Gold Star Mothers (House, No. 1301). Severally read; and referred, under Rule 33, to the committee on Ways and Means.

State By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, for the committee on Energy, on buildings,— a petition, a Bill promoting energy efficient lighting in state-owned energy efficient lighting. or leased buildings (House, No. 3527). Read; and referred, under Rule 33B, to the committee on Science and Technology.

Counties,— By Mrs. Simmons of Leominster, for the committee on Counties, economic advisory on a petition, a Bill providing for an advisory board on economic boards. development for each county accepting this section (House, No. 3061). Weymouth,— By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, for the committee on Govern- emergency telephone ment Regulations, on Senate, No. 1821 and House, No. 4012, a Bill system. relative to the town of Weymouth's enhanced emergency telephone system (House, No. 4012) [Local Approval Received]. Municipal By Mrs. Párente of Milford, for the committee on Local Affairs, governmental bodies. on a petition, a Bill regulating public notice of meetings of municipal governmental bodies (House, No. 486). Regulations,- By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, violations. a Bill relative to the noncriminal disposition of violations of regulations (House, No. 2943). Firefighters,- By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, for the same committee, on a peti- injuries. tion, a Bill pertaining to firefighter injuries (House, No. 1620). 9/4th By Mr. Hall of Westford, for the committee on State Administra- Division,— tion, on a petition, a Bill authorizing and directing the Superinten- mural. dent of State Office Buildings to accept and place a mural of the 9/4th Infantry Division in the State House (House, No. 1125). Ashfield Water By Mr. Casey of Winchester, for the committee on Taxation, on District. a petition, a Bill authorizing the Ashfield Water District to assess certain betterments (House, No. 1129). By the same member, for the same committee, on a petition, Wareham,— a Bill establishing an open space fund in the town of Wareham °u^space (House, No. 1707) [Local Approval Received]. Severally read; and referred, under Rule 7A, to the committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Engrossed Bill.

The engrossed Bill authorizing the town of Warren to issue an Bill additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be enacted. drunk on the premises (see House, No. 260) (which originated in the House), having been certified by the Clerk to be rightly and truly prepared for final passage, was passed to be enacted; and it was signed by the Speaker and sent to the Senate.

Orders of the Day. The House Bill relative to telecommunications lines (House, Third reading No. 1753), reported by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading bill. to be correctly drawn, was read a third time; and it was passed to be engrossed. Sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Order. On motion of Mr. Cahill of Beverly,— Ordered, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet Next on Monday next at eleven o'clock A.M. sitting.

At twenty-three minutes after eleven o'clock A.M., on motion of Mr. Cahill, the House adjourned, to meet on Monday next at eleven o'clock A.M., in an Informal Session.