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State budget for fiscal year 2019Set aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now30–7 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Boylston to convey a certain parcel of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor38–0 · PassedPromoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · PassedPromoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedAutomatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraudApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)38–0 · PassedProtecting youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addictionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)33–3 · PassedRelative to firearmsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators36–1 · PassedAuthorizing the Department of Fish and Game to acquire land of the town of DaltonFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedTo provide identification to homeless youth and familiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedRelative to gender identity on Massachusetts identificationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)36–1 · PassedTo protect children and families from harmful flame retardantsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)37–0 · PassedResolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments conventionQuestion on adoption of the resolutions37–1 · PassedResolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments conventionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Congressional constitutional amendment23–15 · Amendment adoptedRelative to minimum wage, paid family medical leave and the sales tax holidayApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)30–8 · PassedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill34–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill34–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill36–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Solar Credits for Public Housing37–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill37–0 · Amendment adoptedTo promote a clean energy futureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill7–30 · Amendment rejectedProviding for capital facility repairs and improvements for the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor38–0 · PassedProviding continued investment in the life sciences industry in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor33–5 · PassedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the bill38–0 · Amendment adoptedFrom the official record of the Massachusetts Legislature (malegislature.gov): roll call votes, bill titles and member lists. Only roll call votes record how each member voted; many bills pass on a voice vote with no individual record. MassVoter never grades or scores legislators. How to read this