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BEACON HILL NEWS: Three Override Votes of Gov. Patrick's Vetoes

STINK BUG OVERRIDE (H 3538)

House 154-3, Senate 37-2, overrode Gov. Deval Patrick's veto of $40,000 to fund the monitoring and mitigation of the brown marmorated stink bug and the spotted wing drosophilia. Override supporters said stink bugs are a serious problem that attack agricultural crops and cause nuisances for property owners by entering homes and staying indoors for the winter. In his veto message, Gov. Patrick said he vetoed the funding because the program was "not recommended."

LOCAL EARMARKS OVERRRIDE (H 3538)

House 148-9, Senate 37-1, overrode the governor's veto of $930,000 in funding including $125,000 for Plymouth's 400th anniversary celebration; $25,000 for Sandwich's 375th anniversary; $20,000 for Southbridge's bicentennial celebration; $25,000 for a child safety grant in North Reading and $75,000 for one in North Attleboro; and $25,000 for grants for business assistance organizations. Override supporters said these programs provide much-needed assistance to specific cities and towns. The governor said he vetoed the funding because these programs were "not recommended." One legislator told Beacon Hill Roll Call that funding some of these non-essential programs, especially the celebrations, is outrageous in light of the state's economic plight and the recent tax hikes.

SCHOOL BREAKFAST OVERRIDE (H 3538)

House 157-0, Senate 37-1, overrode the governor's veto of a provision giving $75,000 more than last year to Project Bread's Walk for Hunger to expand the summer food service outreach program and the school breakfast program. Override supporters said that Project Bread does great work and noted this funding will support community-based programs that assist hungry people across Massachusetts. In his veto message, the governor said he vetoed the funding because the program was not recommended.

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