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State budget for fiscal year 2019Override the Governor's veto36–1 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2019Override the Governor's veto37–0 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Regulating and insuring short-term rentalsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators30–8 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Override the Governor's veto36–1 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2019Override the Governor's veto37–0 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)State budget for fiscal year 2019Override the Governor's veto37–0 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Authorizing the town of Lenox to convey a certain parcel of land to Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc. in exchange for 2 parcels of land in the town of LenoxFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor37–0 · PassedRelative to protecting the rights of custodial and other non-teaching employees of school districtsOverride the Governor's veto32–5 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators37–0 · PassedAutomatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraudAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators36–0 · PassedRelative to protecting the rights of custodial and other non-teaching employees of school districtsShall this bill stand over Gov objection116–34 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #2810-0122 State parks, Recreation144–6 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #7003-0803 One-Stop Career Centers117–33 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #7002-0036 Urban Development Grants116–34 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #8200-0200 Municipal Police Training131–19 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #7077-0023 Tufts Veterinary126–24 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #5920-2025 DDS Day & Work Programs128–22 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #4513-1111 Health Promotion127–23 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #2800-0100 DCR Administration116–34 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #1599-0026 Regionalization Grants124–26 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #8100-1001 Dept of State Police141–9 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #9110-1630 Home Care Purchase Serv118–32 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #8324-0000 Dept of Fire Services149–1 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #2330-0100 Div of Marin Fish Admin117–33 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Item #4590-0250 School Based Health Prog120–30 · PassedFrom 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