Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 “This reduction is not projected to cause operational impact.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $500,000. A By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes from recent roll calls on overriding Gov. Maura Healey’s veto of several items in the $56.2 billion fi scal 2024 budget. $774,000 FOR HOUSING SERVICES (H 4040) House 129-26, Senate 38-0, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $774,000 (reducing funding from $10,474,000 million to $9,700,000 million) for housing services and counseling to fi nd and maintain housing for many people who face signifi cant barriers to sustaining housing payments. The money would be distributed via grants to regional housing consumer education centers operated by the regional nonprofi t housing authorities. “I am reducing this item to the amount projected to be necessary,” said Healey in her veto message. (A “Yes” vote is for the $774,000. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes Yes Yes $550,000 FOR REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS (H 4040) House 154-0, Senate 38-0, over Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 185 of the Acts of 1983, and Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1984, that the City of sion will conduct a Public City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Hall relative to the fol City of Revere: Public Hearing: 1. Discuss Chapter 10.38 – Electric Vehicle regarding: The installation of electric upon the city’s public ways; to provide a policy in which the City can install electric vehicle charging stations; and assess fees for electric vehicle charging stations. Attest Paul V. Argenzio November 10, 2023 rode Gov. Healey’s veto of $500,000 (reducing funding from $2 million to $1.5 million) for Regional Economic Development Grants for businesses seeking help from the state. “I am reducing this item to the amount projected to be necessary,” said Healey in her veto message. “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes Yes Yes $100,000 FOR ADVANCED MATH AND SCIENCE (H 4040) House 151-3, Senate 37-1, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $100,000 (reducing funding from $3.3 to $3.2 million) for a program to increase participation and performance in advanced placement courses, particularly among underserved populations, to prepare students for college and career success in science, technology, engineering, math and English. “I am reducing this item to the amount projected to be necessary based on historical spending in this line,” said Healey in her veto message. (A “Yes” vote is for the $100,000. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes Yes Yes $7.6 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES (H 4040) House 129-25, Senate 37-1 overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $7.6 million for operational support grants to community action agencies to “assist the agencies in their mission to assist residents of the commonwealth living with low incomes to stabilize their lives and achieve economic prosperity, and in creating and expanding opportunity for those residents in the neighborhoods and municipalities where they live and work.” “I am vetoing this item because its original purpose was specifi cally tied to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Healey in her veto message. (A “Yes” vote is for the $7.6 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes Yes Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL MEDICARE FOR ALL (H 1239) – The Committee on Health Care Financing held a hearing on a measure creating a state-run “Medicare for All” single-payer health care system. “Whether it is visiting nonprofi ts or talking to constituents working to make ends meet, Medicare for All is at top of mind for many in my district who are frustrated by rising health care costs,” said sponsor Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton). “This includes providers who feel like the current system is no longer working and is driving them to leave their practices. Health care spending totaled over $68 billion in 2021 and those numbers are only going up. Simultaneously, we’ve seen closure of services across the state due, fundamentally, to a lack of profitability. Since health care should be a public good, this legislation treats it as such, ensuring affordable, equitable access.” RAISE FINE FOR “RIGHT OF WAY” VIOLATIONS (H 3477) – A bill heard by the Transportation Committee would raise from $35 to $200 the fi ne for violating the traffi c rule that provides when two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at approximately the same instant, the operator of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. The proposal also imposes additional penalties and/or license revocation for up to six months for any of these violations that cause death, serious bodily harm or bodily harm. Sponsor Rep. Steven Xiarhos (RBarnstable) noted the bill is named “Cecelia’s Law” - in memory of Cecelia Finnegan Alldredge of Sagamore who was killed when a car turned in front of her and caused a fatal crash. “This proposed law, which mandates increased penalties for those found guilty of causing a crash by making a left-hand turn in front of an oncoming vehicle, sends a clear message about the seriousness of this off ense,” said Xiarhos. “By imposing stricter consequences for negligent behavior, we encourage safer driving practices and protect the lives of our fellow citizens. The importance of this legislation goes beyond this specifi c case. It has the potential to make our roads safer for all residents of Massachusetts.” LITTERING FROM YOUR VEHICLE (H 3346) – Another bill heard by the Transportation Committee would make littering by the driver or any passenger, on public or private property, a civil off ense punishable by a fi ne of $100 for a fi rst offense, $250 for a second off ense and $500 for a third and all subsequent off enses. The violation would be a surchargeable off ense which under Bay State law, can lead to temporary higher insurance premiums for the driver. Current law, which remains in effect even if this bill is approved, allows the Registry of Motor Vehicles, after a hearing, to suspend for up to a week, the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle of any person who litters or allows passengers to litter. “Littering from a car has become an epidemic,” said sponsor Rep. 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