Chap. 104. AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CERTAIN BALLOTS INTO CONVENIENT PACKAGES. Be it enacted, etc., as follows: The fourth paragraph of section 66 of chapter 54 of the General Laws, as appearing in chapter 147 of the acts of 1961, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence: If it becomes impossible for voting to proceed because the ballot box is too full, the presiding officer, in the presence of a majority of the other election officers, shall open the ballot box, remove the ballots therefrom, without counting them, except that they may be divided into convenient packages, and shall place them in a container of fiber, wood, or metal. Approved April 3, 1967. Chap. 105. AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF LISTS OF OFFICERS, MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF WARD COMMITTEES Be it enacted, etc., as follows: Section 5 of chapter 52 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence the following sentence:- In the case of a city, the secretary of each ward committee shall also file a copy of such list within such time with the chairman of the city committee of the political party which it represents. Approved April 3, 1967. Chap. 106. AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE CASTING OF ABSENT VOTING BALLOTS. Be it enacted, etc., as follows: The second paragraph of section 92 of chapter 54 of the General Laws, as appearing in section 3 of chapter 368 of the acts of 1966, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence: A voter whose ballot is delivered to him in person shall not remove it from the office of the clerk, but shall mark said ballot as prescribed in the preceding paragraph in the presence of said clerk, his assistant authorized by law to administer oaths, or a notary public called to said office by said clerk for such purpose. Approved April 3, 1967. Chap. 107. AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE THIRTIETH, NINETEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY- Be it enacted, etc., as follows: SECTION 1. To provide for supplementing certain appropriations previously made and for certain new activities and projects, the sums set forth in this act are hereby made available from the funds desig nated, to be in addition to any amounts otherwise available for the purpose, subject to the provisions of law regulating the disbursement of public funds and the approval thereof and the conditions pertaining to the appropriations in chapter four hundred and eleven of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six. SECTION 2. GENERAL FUND. STATE PURPOSES APPROPRIATIONS. Legislature. Senate. Item 0101-01 For the compensation of senators, prior appropriation continued $111,000 0101-02 For the salary of the clerk of the senate 2,493 0101-03 Item 0101-03 of section two of chapter four hundred and eleven of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out the wording and inserting in place thereof the following: For the salaries of the assistant clerks of the senate, including not more than two permanent positions 7,512 0101-04 For clerical assistance to the clerk of the senate, including not more than three permanent positions 7,037 139 0101-05 For the salary of the chaplain of the senate 0101-06 For personal services of the counsel to the senate and assistants, including 13,000 not more than four permanent positions 0101-60 For traveling and such other expenses of the committees of the senate, as may be authorized by order of the senate 9,600 House of Representatives. 0102-01 For the compensation of representatives, prior appropriation continued $573,000 2,493 0102-02 For the salary of the clerk of the house of representatives 0102-03 Item 0102-03 of section two of chapter four hundred and eleven of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out the wording and inserting in place thereof the following: For the salaries of the assistant clerks of the house of representatives, including not more than two permanent positions 9,919 139 0102-05 For the salary of the chaplain of the house of representatives 0102-06 For personal services of the counsel to the house of representatives and assistants, including not more than eight permanent positions 15,716 0102-08 For clerical and other assistance to the house committee on ways and means, including not more than nine permanent positions, prior appropriation continued. 6,599 0102-09 For clerical and other office expenses for the members of the house of representatives, including not more than one permanent position, prior appropriation continued 60,000 Sergeant-at-Arms. 0103-02 For clerical and other assistance employed by the sergeant-at-arms, including not more than ten permanent positions $21,000 0103-51 For contingent expenses of the senate and house of representatives and necessary expenses in and about the state house, with the approval of the sergeant-at-arms, prior appropriation continued 65,000 0103-55 For certain improvements and renovations, including furnishings and equipment. 3,500 0110-06 For biographical sketches of certain state and federal officials 0110-29 For clerical and other assistance to the joint committees 600 7,841 0267-15 For an investigation and study relative to electrical power failure, adequacy of alternative or secondary electrical power sources and other matters, as authorized by chapter one hundred and thirty-nine of the resolves of nineteen hundred and sixty-five and as amended by chapter fifty-four of the resolves of nineteen hundred and sixty-six $25,000 Judiciary. Supreme Judicial Court. 0302-02 For the service of the reporter of decisions, including not more than three permanent positions $2,667 Executive. 0401-02 For the salaries of officers and employees in the governor's office $50,000 0401-03 For postage, printing, office and other contingent expenses, including travel of the governor. Lieutenant-Governor. 0402-02 For personal services for the lieutenant-governor's office 0405-01 Extraordinary Expenses. 55,900 $5,981 For the cost, not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars, of entertainment of 1306-16 0430-04 Commission for the Blind. Item 1306-16 of section two of chapter four hundred and eleven, as renumbered by chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:-, and by an additional six per cent beginning November twenty-seventh, nineteen hundred and sixty-six. 1306-18 Item 1306-18 of section two of chapter four hundred and eleven, as re0430-06 numbered by chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:-, and by an additional six per cent beginning November twenty-seventh, nineteen hundred and sixty-six. Executive Office for Administration and Finance. 0441-01 Item 0441-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in lines four and five, the words "one hundred and twenty-two thousand one hundred and seventy-five" and inserting in place thereof the following: one hundred and thirty-one thousand one hundred and seventy-five $30,000 0441-12 Item 0441-12 of section two of chapter four hundred and eleven of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in line five, the word "fifty" and inserting in place thereof the word: - eighty $30,000 Comptroller's Division. 0442-21 For the design, development and installation of a coordinated, automated financial and information system for the comptroller's division and other state agencies; provided, that necessary consultant services may be furnished by an accredited accounting firm; appropriation expires June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and sixty-eight $75,000 The Group Insurance Commission. 0448-01 For administration of the group insurance program, including not more than thirty permanent positions $45,000 Other Boards and Commissions serving under Governor and Council. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. 0462-02 For a branch office to be located in the city of Springfield . Consumers' Council. $1,000 0475-01 For expenses of the council, as authorized by section one hundred and fifteen of chapter six of the General Laws, including not more than three permanent positions $5,250 Health and Welfare Commission. 0492-01 For the service of the health and welfare commission established by chapter three hundred and fifty-three of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six $2,500 Department of the Attorney General. 0801-02 For the office of the attorney general, including not more than forty-five permanent positions $27,200 Department of Corporations and Taxation. 1201-02 Item 1201-02 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:; provided, that notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, there shall be paid to the incumbent of requisition number 72884 a sum not exceeding six hundred and fortysix dollars for certain prior years' salary earned as a head assessing clerk but not paid; and, provided further, that notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the sum of two thousand two hundred and twenty-one dollars and twenty-three cents, representing certain salaries earned but not paid, may be charged to this item. 1201-53 For the payment of a certain claim as determined by a judgment of the Suffolk superior court, docket number 584598 Department of Education. Board of Education. Board of Education and Commissioner's Office. $197,000 1301-12 For the salary of the commissioner. $2,500 Item Division of Administration and Personnel. 1302-14 For the service of the bureau of teachers' retirement, including not more than thirty-four permanent positions Board of Trustees of State Colleges. $4,000 For the administration, maintenance of and for certain improvements at state colleges and the boarding halls attached thereto and the Massachusetts maritime academy with the approval of the board of trustees: 1330-01 Item 1330-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in lines one and two, the words "two hundred and six" and inserting in place thereof the following: two hundred and twentyfive; provided, that notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the encumbered amount of fourteen thousand seven hundred seventy-one dollars and sixty-four cents appropriated in item 1330-01 of section two of chapter one hundred and thirty-one of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby made available for expenditure until June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and sixty-seven. 1331-01 Item 1331-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in lines one and two, the words "one hundred and sixty-three" and inserting in place thereof the following: - one hundred and eightyfive. 1332-01 Item 1332-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in lines one and two, the words "one hundred and thirty-three' and inserting in place thereof the following: - one hundred and fortytwo. 8067-12 Item 8067-12 of section two of chapter five hundred and ninety of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out the wording and inserting in place thereof the following: For site development and improvements and additions to the utility distribution systems. 1333-01 Item 1333-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in lines one and two, the words "one hundred and thirty-eight' and inserting in place thereof the following:- one hundred and fortysix. 1334-01 Item 1334-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in line one, the word "sixty-two" and inserting in place thereof the word: sixty-seven. 1335-01 Item 1335-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in lines one and two, the words "two hundred and thirty-eight" and inserting in place thereof the following: two hundred and sixty. 1336-01 Item 1336-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in lines one and two, the words "one hundred and thirty-two" and inserting in place thereof the following: one hundred and fifty-nine. 1337-01 Item 1337-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in lines one and two, the words "one hundred and forty-eight" and inserting in place thereof the following:- one hundred and fifty-four. 1338-01 Item 1338-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by inserting after the word "hundred", in line one, the following: - and twentyeight. 1340-01 Item 1340-01 of section two of chapter seven hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and sixty-six is hereby amended by striking out, in line two, the word "fifty-four" and inserting in place thereof the word:-fifty-six. |