THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 Page 15 chair the Veterans Committee and bring a great deal of pride to the House as we continue the commonwealth’s long history of recognizing veterans and their families.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL SEVERAL LEGISLATORS DECLINE TO COMMENT ON THEIR BILLS SHIPPED OF TO STUDY COMMITTEES AND ESSENTIALLY DEFEATED. Here are five bills that were shipped off to a study committee where bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. The sponsoring representative of each bill did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on why they sponsored the measure, how they feel about their proposal essentially being defeated and whether they plan to refi le the bill in 2023. HATE CRIME (H 2443) – Adds an “attack on a police offi cer which results in serious injury or death” to the definition of a hate crime in Massachusetts. Current law defi nes a hate crime as any criminal act “coupled with overt actions motivated by bigotry and bias including, but not limited to, a threatened, attempted or completed overt act motivated at least in part by racial, religious, ethnic, handicap, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation prejudice, or which otherwise deprives another person of his constitutional rights by threats, intimidation or coercion, or which seeks to interfere with or disrupt a person’s exercise of constitutional rights through harassment or intimidation.” Supporters say that the recent increase in attacks on police offi cers across the nation is outrageous and that attacks on police offi cers who risk their lives every day should be a special protected class under the state’s hate crime law. Sponsor Rep. David DeCoste (RNorwell) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his bill. FALSE MARINE DISTRESS CALLS (H 2458) – Requires the Massachusetts Secretary of the Executive Offi ce of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Attorney General to establish regulations setting a penalty schedule for individuals making false marine distress calls. The penalties must include reimbursements by individuals making the false call of the costs incurred by the responding state agencies. Supporters say that these false calls can cost the state thousands of dollars and also tie up emergency response teams that could be responding to real distress calls. Sponsor Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on her bill. LICENSING OF SECURITY GUARDS (H 3798) – Requires security guards and watchmen to be licensed by the state. Supporters say under current state law, there is no such thing as a security guard or watchman license. They note that guards and watchmen are regulated through their Massachusetts security employer which is offi cially called a Watch Guard Patrol Agency. Sponsor Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on her bill. EMERGENCY THERMAL BLANKETS (H 3885) – Requires all emergency response vehicles, including ambulances, fi re apparatus, police vehicles and disaster vehicles, to be equipped with emergency thermal blankets—an aluminum fi lm blanket typically used to treat shock or hypothermia by retaining body warmth and preventing heat loss. Supporters say that these blankets are invaluable and have saved many lives. Sponsor Rep. Gerard Cassidy (D-Brockton) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his bill. QUOTABLE QUOTES “The Hanover High School girls’ soccer team outnumbered the representatives present in Monday morning’s House session, as the House churned through mostly local matters.” ---From the State House News Service on the very light attendance at a recent House session. The Hanover soccer team was being honored as Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 3 Girls’ Soccer Champions. “All we want this holiday season is to return what is rightfully yours. You better watch out; you better not cry. You better not pout; we’re telling you why. Just give us a call today.” ---State Treasurer Deb Goldberg announcing the release of the latest group of names that have been added to the state’s list of unclaimed property owners. See the list and possibly claim your money at www.fi ndmassmoney.com or call 888-344-MASS (6277). “This comprehensive support of clean energy solutions in transportation and our existing buildings will lead to a healthier and more sustainable future for the commonwealth. Delivering the reliable benefi ts of clean energy to Massachusetts residents has been the impetus behind our decarbonization work, and I’m thrilled we can make this lasting investment.” ---Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announcing funding totaling over $100 million to state entities for programs focused on climate readiness and reaching the state’s 2030 and 2050 decarbonization goals. “Homeowners need to be able to count on mortgage companies to provide them with accurate information and take required steps to help prevent foreclosures. Our offi ce is committed to protecting consumers and helping people stay in their homes.” ---Attorney General/Governor-elect Maura Healey on her offi ce’s success in requiring RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation to pay $975,000 and change its business practices to resolve allegations that the company failed to make required efforts to help homeowners avoid foreclosure and engaged in other unfair debt collection and mortgage servicing practices. “Safe and stable housing for individuals with behavioral health conditions and who are vulnerable to chronic health issues is a crucial step toward recovery. The Housing First model removes what is a signifi cant barrier for individuals with complex health needs to receive much needed support and services.” ---Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders announcing $9 million to expand access for temporary low-threshold permanent housing and support services for adults experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder, co-occurring illness, mental health conditions or are at risk for or living with HIV. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of December 1923, the House met for a total of 49 minutes and the Senate met for a total of one hour and fi ve minutes. Mon. Dec. 19 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:42 a.m. Tues. Dec. 20 No House session No Senate session Wed. Dec. 21 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Dec. 22 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. Senate 11:25 a.m. to 12:03 p.m. Fri. Dec. 23 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. OBITUARIES Richard “Dick” Hayes retired after 44 years of service. He also worked at the Wonderland Dog Track in the photo fi nish sector of the racetrack. Dick was a member of the Revere Lodge of Elks #1171 and the Revere Knights of Columbus Council #179. More than anything, he cherished spending time with his family. He is the beloved husband of O f Revere. Passed away on Thursday, December 22nd following a brief illness. He was 88 years old. Born in Braintree, then raised and educated in Revere, Dick was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1952. On November 11, 1956, he married his wife, Dorothy “Dot” (Sordillo). He enlisted in the United States Navy, faithfully and proudly serving his country during the Korean Confl ict from 1957 until 1960. Dick and his wife raised their three children in Revere. He was a lineman and working foreman for Mass Electric, which later became National Grid, and 66 years to Dorothy M. (Sordillo) Hayes, and the loving father of Karen English and her husband Billy, Roberta McTague and her husband John, and Rick Hayes and his wife Donna. He is the cherished Papa of Meaghan English and her husband Michael Redbord, Amanda McTague, Ryan English, USN Ensign Courtney McTague and her husband Tab Volpe, Jonathan McTague, and Michael Hayes. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, December 26th at Vazza’s Beechwood Funeral Home, Revere. A funeral was held on Tuesday, December 27th at the funeral home followed by a mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Revere. 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