Aaron Michlewitz — As Chair, thanked the Inspector General and said the committee can reach out with questions while developing the budget.
Joanne Comerford — Recognized as Senate vice chair.
Joanne Comerford — Senator Joanne Comerford was recognized by the chair and then thanked the Governor, Secretary, and their teams, expressing support for opening a Foundation Budget Review Commission.
Joanne Comerford — Recognized as Vice Chair.
Joanne Comerford — A speaker was addressed as Madam Vice Chair before correcting to Senator Feeney.
Paul Feeney — Recognized as assistant vice chair.
Paul Feeney — The speaker corrected themselves while addressing Senator Feeney, then thanked him and the team, and continued by expressing appreciation for Senator Feeney’s partnership on consumer protection issues and related upcoming legislation.
Patrick O'Connor — Recognized as ranking minority member.
Brendan Crighton — Called on as a committee member present.
Lydia Edwards — Called on as a committee member present.
Lydia Edwards — Possibly referenced as 'Representative' in a congratulatory aside, but the transcript does not clearly identify her; no firm attribution made.
Jacob Oliveira — Called on as a committee member present.
Paul Mark — Called on as a committee member present.
Michael Brady — Called on as a committee member present.
Michael Brady — Senator Michael Brady is introduced as the next speaker and then speaks about energy, farm waste, landfills, and the loss of farmland in Brockton.
Michael Brady — Senator Michael Brady is called on to ask a question and then asks whether the City of Brockton deficit matter from a couple of years ago is now over and completed.
John Cronin — Called on as a committee member present.
Patricia Duffy — Likely intended by the transcript's 'Senator Duna'; called on as a committee member present.
Patricia Duffy — Mentioned as being present in the room.
Michael Rush — Called on as a committee member present.
Michael Rush — Michael Rush is addressed as 'Mr. Chair' and then recognized to speak, marking the procedural transition to his remarks.
Liz Miranda — Called on as a committee member present.
Liz Miranda — Senator Miranda opens with a greeting and says she has a couple of questions and comments.
Liz Miranda — Senator Miranda thanks the administration for the Bright Act and discusses support for MassArt and higher education facilities.
Liz Miranda — Senator Miranda asks why the administration prioritized investment in the Bright Act and notes Massachusetts' higher education strengths.
Liz Miranda — Senator Miranda thanks the administration, mentions 'Nosa,' and raises concerns about PCA program and EAEDC cuts.
Liz Miranda — Senator Miranda says many people in the Second Suffolk District work as PCAs or rely on PCA work as supplemental income and raises concerns about federal cuts affecting care programs.
Robyn Kennedy — Acknowledged by first name as present.
Michael Rodrigues — Governor Healey's budget hearing is being convened before the committee.
Michael Rodrigues — Thanked as co-chair for his partnership and steady hand.
Michael Rodrigues — Addressed as Chair Rodrigues.
Michael Rodrigues — Mentioned as one of the chairs of the Ways and Means Committee.
Michael Rodrigues — Addressed as one of the chairs being thanked for the opportunity to testify.
Michael Rodrigues — The speaker refers to his prior role as Attorney General and says he used that position to reject bad deals for ratepayers.
Michael Rodrigues — Thanked as Chair and recognized for his team's work.
Michael Rodrigues — The speaker thanked the chair.
Michael Rodrigues — Michael Rodrigues is identified as the chair, and shortly afterward the Treasurer thanks Chairman Rodrigues for the committee's work, forming a single brief chair-related exchange.
Michael Rodrigues — Addressed as Chairman Rodrigues.
Michael Rodrigues — As Chair, thanked the Inspector General and noted the committee can contact him with budget questions.
Kip Diggs — Named as Assistant Vice Chair of the House committee.
Kip Diggs — Asked how many additional jobs are needed because of federal government actions and staffing demands.
Todd Smola — Named as the ranking Republican member.
Todd Smola — Mentioned as present.
Todd Smola — Raised concerns about Chapter 70 and local aid, echoing Senate colleagues.
Lindsay Sabadosa — Named as a House committee member.
Lindsay Sabadosa — Mentioned as present.
Lindsay Sabadosa — Representative Sabadosa is recognized and begins by thanking the chair and the governor, then raises rural school aid.
Judith Garcia — Named as a House committee member.