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.Volume 50 -Report No.32

.August 4-8, 2025

By Bob Katzen

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THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives' and senators’ votes on roll calls from recent sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

$259 MILLION FISCAL 2025 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (S 2575)

House 150-6, Senate on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a $259 million fiscal 2025 supplemental budget.

The measure provides $40 million for the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) to hire about 320 additional public defenders. This supplemental budget did not include this investment in legal representation for indigent defendants when the governor first filed it, but a work stoppage among private attorneys who take cases as bar advocates had since led some criminal defendants to have charges against them dropped. The Legislature added the $40 million. The budget would provide bar advocates with a $20-an-hour raise over two years - compared to the $60-an-hour raise that some bar advocates were seeking.

Supporters said the $40 million will more than double the CPCS’s existing workforce. They noted that increasing the proportion of indigent clients represented by public defenders—as opposed to private bar advocates, who are independent contractors—will help stabilize the public defense system in Massachusetts.

“This agreement provides a substantial raise for bar advocates that reflects our commitment to supporting the important work that they do, even in a challenging budget year,” said Gov. Healey upon signing the budget.

“Despite chaos at the federal level, the Massachusetts Legislature remains committed to delivering important services to our residents and communities, ensuring our bills are paid, practicing fiscal responsibility and maintaining access to justice for all,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashlan)

Not everyone agreed with that assessment. The Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) said in a statement that the raise is not sufficient and pledged that the MACDL will “continue to support the tireless advocacy, commitment and selflessness of the many bar advocates who stand in solidarity to make their voices heard.”

The statement continued, “The rates for bar advocates in Massachusetts remain insufficient and will not solve the current constitutional crisis. This legislation does not bring the rate of pay for bar advocates anywhere near the rate of pay for appointed attorneys in neighboring states.”

“I say to you today and to the leadership, we’re going nowhere,” said Sean Delaney an advocate of the higher wages. “Your ridiculous proposal that you put forward yesterday has only strengthened our resolve.”

In the meantime, despite the signing of the bill, some criminal defendants who haven’t been appointed a lawyer in the past 45 days continue to have charges against them dismissed.

Other provisions in the budget include $60 million for Home Care Services; $43 million for Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT); $15.5 million for increasing the security of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards by transitioning to chip cards; $7.5 million for the Healthy Incentives Program which both strengthens food security for residents and supports Massachusetts farmers in the face of federal funding cuts; $6 million for veterans’ benefits; $4 million for the Massachusetts State Police crime lab; and $1 million for the Fair Housing Fund.

“Amid President Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education, and amid sweeping cuts at the federal level to programs that millions of Americans rely on, this supplemental budget makes key investments that will ensure continued funding for state programs that support many of the commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy).

“[This budget] has a carryover from the last budget, still spending money on illegal immigrants and pushing transgenderism and abortion,” said Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver). “Until the Democrat-led Legislature wakes up to reality that these policies are destroying our state, I will continue to vote ‘No’ and I encourage other Democrat leaders to recognize reality and step up to be a voice for sanity and healthy citizens. Additionally, while I think the attorneys should be paid better to defend the indigent, I believe there are better ways than letting criminals go free.”

Five other representatives voted against the budget but did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them to explain why they voted against it. The five representatives, all Republicans, are Reps. Brad Jones (R-North Reading); Paul Frost (R-Auburn); Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick); Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica); and Alyson Sullivan-Almedia (R-Abington).

(A “Yes” vote is for the $259 million budget. A “No” vote is against it.)

Rep. Jeffrey Roy Yes

$3.5 MILLION FOR DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (S 3)

Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would increase funding for the Department of Mental Health (DMH) by $3.5 million (from $15.5 million to $19 million) to support diversion programs that offer treatment alternatives to incarceration for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. It also directs the DMH to update regulations to improve discharge protocols for patients leaving mental health and substance use facilities that are overseen by the state.

“This amendment gets money and training into the hands of the people doing the hardest work--the officers, clinicians and outreach workers who are often the first to encounter our most vulnerable constituents,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Nick Collins (D-Boston). “By expanding these diversion programs and strengthening discharge oversight, we’re helping police de-escalate, helping communities stay safe and helping people get the care they need.”

(A “Yes” vote is for the $3.5 million.)

Sen. Rebecca Rausch Yes Sen. Karen Spilka President rarely votes

APPEAL MBTA COMMUNITIES ACT (S 3)

Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment to the current law, known as the MBTA Communities Act, which according to the state’s website, requires that an MBTA community “must have at least one zoning district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right and meets other criteria including minimum gross density of 15 units per acre; and a location not more than 1/2 mile from a commuter rail station, subway station, ferry terminal or bus station. No age restrictions can be applied and the district must be suitable for families with children.”

The amendment would require the Department of Housing and Community Development to develop and promulgate regulations allowing a city or town affected by the zoning provisions of the MBTA Communities Act to appeal for relief from those provisions. The amendment would also require any appeal to be based on at least one of the following criteria: the community’s inability to meet the drinking water supply or wastewater requirements necessary to support the housing units authorized by the law’s zoning provisions; the inability of municipal transportation infrastructure to safely accommodate the increased population attributable to this housing development; and any adverse environmental impacts attributable to the development of housing units under this act.

“Allowing for these exceptions provides an avenue for a town to rightfully appeal the MBTA Community decision in cases where more harm than good is present,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton).

Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the sponsor of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his amendment.

"I voted against [this amendment] because it was based on what I believe is the inaccurate premise that a municipality must permit construction of housing in MBTA community zones even if there is an inadequate drinking water supply, wastewater capabilities, transportation infrastructure and environmental protections," said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy).

(A “Yes” vote is for the amendment allowing an appeal. A “No” vote is against the amendment.)

Sen. Rebecca Rausch No Sen. Karen Spilka No

ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL

$300 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 4307) - Gov. Healey signed into law a $1.2 billion transportation bond bill that includes authorizing $300 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. The $300 million is a 50 percent increase over last year’s funding. The measure provides that $200 million be distributed to all cities and towns based on the standard Chapter 90 Program distribution formula while $100 million would be distributed to all municipalities based solely on road mileage.

The package also contains $885 million for other transportation-related projects including $500 million for roads and bridges that are in the worst condition; $200 million to repair local culverts and small bridges under 20 feet that are in a state of disrepair or require replacement; and $185 million for capital projects to reduce congestion hotspots.

“Through this Chapter 90 funding, we will upgrade roads and bridges across the state to improve transportation, reduce congestion and enhance safety,” said Gov. Healey. “Whether it’s helping a city repave a key commuter route or giving a small town the resources to replace a flood-prone bridge, this bill is delivering the resources our communities need to deliver for their residents.”

“As a former mayor, I know how transformational this funding can be when it comes to planning, budgeting and delivering the infrastructure our communities deserve,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “This bill is a win for every city and town, as well as every person who travels across our state.”

“This legislation reinforces the very foundation of our transportation system, starting in the communities where people live, work and navigate daily life,” said Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “It reflects our shared commitment to building safer streets, expanding access to public transit, and creating infrastructure that doesn’t just support economic growth, but actively advances equity and climate resilience. With our municipal partners, we’re not just repairing roads. We are reshaping the future of transportation to be more just, sustainable and inclusive.”

REPRODUCTIVE AND TRANSGENDER CARE PROTECTIONS – THE SHIELD ACT (H 4271) – Gov. Healey signed into law the “Shield Act” which would prohibit state agencies, employees and law enforcement from cooperating with investigations by other states or the federal government, into reproductive or gender affirming health care that is legally protected in Massachusetts.

Other provisions include enhancing license protections for anyone providing or assisting in reproductive or transgender care; forbidding insurance companies from discriminating against or penalizing providers who offer reproductive and gender-affirming care; and protecting attorneys licensed in Massachusetts from removal or discipline for advising or representing clients on the topics of reproductive or transgender care.

“Massachusetts will always be a state where patients can access high-quality health care and providers are able to do their jobs without government interference,” said Gov. Healey. “From the moment Roe was overturned, we stepped up to pass strong protections for patients and providers, and with President Trump and his allies continuing their assaults on health care, we’re taking those protections to the next level. No one is going to prevent the people of Massachusetts from getting the health care they need.”

“Once again we are standing up to defend the rights of Massachusetts residents,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) Senate chair of the Committee on Health Care Financing. “Facing a wave of new threats on our autonomy from the federal government and other states, this legislation will enhance the protections for patients and providers we first put in place in 2022. In the commonwealth, legally protected health care is just that, and we will always step up to uphold this and fight for our residents.”

"In Massachusetts, our residents enjoy equal protection under our laws and full control over their own healthcare choices," said Rep. Michael Day (D-Stoneham), House Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary. "We stand united in affirming that we will not allow radical prosecutors or politicians in other states to exploit legally protected healthcare decisions made here in the commonwealth for their own political gain.”

"Today, we again affirm our residents’ right to make their own health care decisions—and that in Massachusetts, we will not discriminate against anyone based on the care they seek or provide," said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). "We will not cede ground to the Trump Administration as it attacks the rights and wellbeing of people seeking reproductive and gender-affirming care. By reinforcing our Shield Law, we are expanding protections further than ever before.”

"As the Trump Administration and Republicans across the country continue to target individuals for exercising their right to make their own health care decisions in consultation with their doctor, this legislation is representative of the Legislature’s commitment to preserving that fundamental right,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “This Shield Act builds on the commonwealth’s proud history of preserving and expanding access to reproductive and gender-affirming care by establishing new safeguards around patient data, and by protecting health care professionals who provide that vital care.”

"It comes as no surprise that Gov. Healey would, unhesitatingly, endorse the expanded Shield Act,” said Catholic Action League Executive Director C. J. Doyle. “Healey has openly credited one of the leading proponents of the measure, Planned Parenthood---whose representatives attended the signing ceremony---with making her career in Massachusetts politics possible. Following her first election to public office, as Attorney General in 2014, Healey said her endorsement by Planned Parenthood was ‘a game changer for my campaign.’”

Doyle continued, “As 22 states and the District of Columbia now have shield laws, concealing the identity, obstructing the extradition and absolving the liability of abortionists who send Mifepristone to states where its use is illegal, there is growing pressure for action to correct this overreach. Any attempt to invoke the clauses of the Shield Law to require that Catholic institutions perform so-called emergency abortions as part of ‘stabilizing care,’ would be met by a court challenge on First Amendment free exercise grounds.”

“Gov. Healey and Massachusetts legislators have sadly, but predictably, bowed to ideology instead of protecting Massachusetts citizens, especially children,” said Sam Whiting, General Counsel to the Massachusetts Family Institute. “This 'shield law' only shields activist healthcare providers from transparency and accountability, all while infringing on the rights of other states to protect children from abortion and irreversible gender mutilation procedures."

“Beacon Hill Democrats showed us who they were and what their desired outcome is with the Shield act and Rep. Adrianne Ramos couldn't have said it better that the Republicans want parents to have a say in their child's life, to say no to transgender or abortion,” said Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver). “Democrats want to be the middleman between parents and their children. That is what this bill is about. They want to protect those that want to kill babies and mutilate children. When will this be enough? What are they going to add next year or better yet, take away from parents?”

POSSIBLE 2026 BALLOT QUESTIONS - Sponsors of possible ballot questions for the November 2026 election faced their first deadline last week in the long process to get their proposed law on the ballot. Sponsors had until August 6 to submit their proposals and the signatures of ten citizens to Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office.

There were 43 initiative petitions for proposed new laws filed with Campbell’s office. Campbell will decide by September 3 if the proposals pass muster and meet constitutional requirements. If an initiative petition for a proposed law is certified, the initiative’s proponents are required to gather and file with the Secretary of the State the signatures of 74,574 registered voters by December 3. The proposal would then be sent to the Legislature and if not approved by May 6, 2026, proponents must gather another 12,429 signatures by July 1, 2026, in order for the question to appear on the November 2026 ballot.

Proposed laws include requiring voters to show identification at their polling places in order to be allowed to vote; overhauling or eliminating the financial stipends that legislative leaders award to many lawmakers for serving in the leadership and as committee chairs; subject the governor's office and Legislature to the state's public records law; allowing prospective voters to register and cast a ballot in a single trip to the polls on Election Day; enable Committee for Public Counsel Services staff -- which includes public defenders, social workers, investigators and administrative staff who support indigent clients -- to unionize; imposing rent control by curtailing rent increases to the cost of living with a 5 percent increase, with some exemptions; reducing the personal income tax rate from 5 percent to 4 percent over a three-year period; using a portion of the funds generated from the existing sales tax on sporting goods to fund conservation; providing indigent tenants with an attorney in eviction and foreclosure proceedings; and allowing single-family homes on small lots in areas with adequate infrastructure.

A complete list of proposed laws can be found at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ballot-initiatives-submitted-for-the-…

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING (H 2302) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would increase the amount of funds that a school district can stash away in a reserve account during good fiscal times to help alleviate the fiscal burden of paying for special education during difficult fiscal times. The measure would increase the amount allowed from 2 percent to 5 percent of the district’s annual budget.

“The districts I represent have struggled over this past year, as have districts across the commonwealth, and one of the biggest drivers of those challenges has been the rising cost of special education,” said sponsor Rep. Kathy LaNatra (D-Kingston). “I want to give districts the tools they need to plan for these difficult times in the future and give them the chance to make sound fiscal planning decisions to ensure that rising costs don't lead to budget cuts."

MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME PERMANENT (S 2157) A bill before the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight would require Massachusetts to be on Daylight Savings Time all year, meaning people would no longer change the clocks in the spring and fall.

Currently, 48 states have Daylight Savings – the exceptions being Hawaii and Arizona. Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. local time on the second Sunday in March. On the first Sunday in November areas on Daylight Saving Time return to Standard Time at 2 a.m. When Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States you turn your clocks ahead one hour (“Spring forward”). At the end of Daylight Savings Time, you turn your clocks back one hour (Fall back.”)

Sponsor Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy) said, “Reflecting the recommendations made by the Massachusetts Special Commission on the Commonwealth's Time Zone, this bill could result in decreased energy usage; reduced risk of heart attacks, strokes, car and workplace accidents; increased workplace productivity; and less crime.”

Supporters said the bill would result in a permanent increase in daylight hours in the evening, encourage more evening activities and increase physical fitness. They noted that under the current system, changing the time even by only an hour, impacts body clocks or circadian rhythm, leading to worse sleep, particularly for infants. They noted that the mental effects of less daylight increase depression while compromising sleep duration and efficiency.

FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (H 684) – A bill before the Education Committee would require all public schools, with grades 6-12 students, to maintain free menstrual products, including sanitary napkins and tampons in restrooms and to make them available in a “convenient manner that does not stigmatize any persons seeking the products.”

“Requiring schools to provide free menstrual products will not only reduce distractions throughout the day but will also reduce embarrassment by guaranteeing that essential health items are readily available when needed,” said sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “Such access ensures that students can attend classes and participate in extracurricular activities without interruption. Toilet paper and paper towels are available free of charge at high schools and middle schools, and menstrual products are no less essential to a student’s wellbeing. No student should face any barrier, financial or otherwise, to accessing basic health essentials.”

The bill was given initial approval in the House in 2024 but never advanced further and died in committee at the end of 2024.

INVESTIGATE AIR QUALITY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (S 351) – Another bill before the Education Committee would establish a 17-member task force to review and investigate indoor air quality in public school buildings that provide education for K-12 children. The committee would be tasked with identifying indicators of indoor air quality by conducting an assessment of carbon monoxide detection systems within each public school, developing best practices for placement and installation of carbon monoxide detection systems and reviewing the regulation of minimum and maximum allowable air temperatures and relative humidity. By October 1, 2026, the task force would be required to file a report on its findings, which would include recommendations for any proposed legislation.

“Ensuring that our children are safe at school is of utmost importance,” said sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “This legislation creates a task force to examine current carbon monoxide monitoring, temperature settings and the impact this has on the school setting. The taskforce would then establish new practices that are in line with the highest standards possible to ensure that air quality in schools is what is best for our children.”

LOCAL PLANNING BOARDS (H 2300) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would allow associate members of local Planning Boards to act on any matter before a planning board, mirroring the current law that applies to associate members of Zoning Boards of Appeal. An associate planning board member is one that is appointed to act in place of regular members because of absence, conflict of interest or when a seat is vacant. The bill was given initial approval by the House in the 2024 session but died in committee with no further action taken.

Supporters of the bill said that the attorney general has ruled that associate members may only act on a special permit application, and none of the other many functions of a planning board. They said that the attorney general's ruling can handicap a planning board when trying to attain a quorum to open a meeting, or when voting on other matters and permits before them, such as site plans or subdivisions.

“Planning Boards have many responsibilities including but not limited to long range planning and permitting of special permits, site plans and subdivisions,” said sponsor Rep. Kristin Kassner (D-Hamilton). “This will help the Planning Boards in our communities keep permitting on track and move through the business in front of them. Amendments like this clear up confusion in the law and provide needed tools for community success.”

NO-COST EARLY LITERACY TUTORING IN 272 SCHOOLS – The Healey Administration announced that 272 schools in Massachusetts have been selected to receive free, early literacy tutoring this school year, designed to help students in kindergarten through third grade build foundational reading skills — with Grade 1 as the top priority. This “High-dosage tutoring” provides one-on-one or small-group tutoring sessions multiple times a week for at least ten weeks.

“It’s crucial for our teachers and schools to have access to the resources they need to support every young reader," said Gov. Healey. “This initiative will help bring high-dosage early literacy tutoring directly to students who need it most, giving them the foundational skills essential for long-term success.”

“When our schools have access to evidence-based, culturally sustaining tutoring options, students are more likely to achieve the critical milestone of reading proficiently by third grade,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “This opportunity targets first grade, a crucial year for learning to read.”

“Learning to read in first grade is a milestone on the pathway to future success in school, and in life,” said Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “It’s hard to overstate the importance of learning to read in the early grades, and we want each and every Massachusetts student to get the support they need to achieve that.”

$865,000 SETTLEMENT FOR VIOLATING BAY STATE EMPLOYMENT LAWS - Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced that her office has reached a settlement with online grocery-delivery company Weee, resolving allegations that it violated Massachusetts employment laws pertaining to employee classification and earned sick time. As part of the settlement, Weee has agreed to pay over $865,000 in citations, including restitution for over 160 impacted workers and penalties.

“When employers illegally misclassify workers and prevent them from accessing crucial employee protections, such as the right to earn and use sick time to care for themselves and their families, vulnerable workers are unfairly harmed and exploited,” said Campbell. “My office will continue to enforce our laws to protect and empower workers, reminding employers that Massachusetts is serious about protecting workers’ rights.”

QUOTABLE QUOTES

“Our investments in public lands and outdoor recreation are paying off big. We are dedicated to promoting local economic growth through targeted grants for destination mountain biking and inclusive outdoor recreation events, which create more opportunities for communities to discover and enjoy the outdoors.”

---Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper on a new report that ranked Massachusetts as having the fastest-growing outdoor recreation economy.

“When mortgage loan servicers like Cypress violate our critical consumer protection and foreclosure prevention laws, they aren’t just breaking the rules – they are causing real pain and instability for Massachusetts residents and families. I am proud to announce this settlement, which will help ensure compliance with meaningful consumer protections and put mortgage servicers on notice that Massachusetts will not tolerate unlawful practices that put profit over people.”

---Attorney General Andrea Campbell announcing that her office has reached a $2 million settlement with Cypress Loan Servicing, a Texas-based residential mortgage loan servicer, which violated Massachusetts’ consumer protection, foreclosure prevention and debt collection laws, putting homeowners at unnecessary and unlawful risk of foreclosure.

“Our administration is delivering on building more reasonably-priced housing. Because of the Affordable Homes Act and other initiatives, seniors now have more options to age independently near their families, young families have more downpayment assistance to buy their first home and developers are getting the support they need to actually deliver projects that will make a difference.”

--- Gov. Healey on a report that shows that since she took office, more than 90,000 new housing units have been completed or are set to enter development.

“This is more than a milestone—it’s a turning point. We promised to restore these institutions with compassion, integrity and accountability. That work is ongoing, but today we can say with confidence [that] Massachusetts is delivering for its veterans.”

--- Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago announcing that Massachusetts has officially met all state and federal licensure and certification milestones for its two state-operated veterans’ homes, signaling a new era of stability, oversight and excellence in care for those who served.

“Once again, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley is stepping in to expose corruption by Democrats in Massachusetts. Sheriff Steve Tompkins allegedly used his position of public trust for personal gain, thus violating his oath of office. The arrest of Sheriff Tompkins reminds us that one-party rule in Massachusetts has been ineffective in preventing and exposing corruption and extortion by Democrats in offices from city council and state representative to county sheriff.”

---MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale on the arrest of Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins by U.S. Attorney Leah Foley

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 filed. 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 August 4-8, the House met for a total of 40 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 36 minutes.

Mon. August 4 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Senate 11:01 a.m. to 11:34 a.m.

Tues. August 5 No House session

No Senate session

Wed. August 6 No House session

No Senate session

Thurs. August 7 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.

Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:05 a.m.

Fri. August 8 No House session

No Senate session.

Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com