Donald Humason on Mass Scorecard

2005-06 Mass Scorecard for State Representative Donald Humason PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DRAFT WEBSITE WITH INCOMPLETE VOTING RECORDS


	Republican representing Fourth Hampden
	Office: 443
	Phone: (617) 722-2460
	E-mail: Rep.DonaldHumason@hou.state.ma.us
	Website: http://www.state.ma.us/legis/member/dfh1.htm
	Vote selection and interpretation by representatives of Mass Scorecard without approval or participation from the Massachusetts Democratic Party.

Fundamental Issue in MassDems' Party Platform
(Click for full text of platform section) Summary of related issue put to vote
(Click for House Journal references) This Rep's vote on this issue Party platform on this issue
Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS
  Clause 9: Same-sex marriage Sep 14, 2005:Affirming marriage for heterosexuals only Humason: YES Platform: NO
  Clause 7: Church & State Sep 20, 2005:Reaffirming 'one nation under God' in pledge of allegiance Humason: YES Platform: NO

Part II: HEALTH CARE
  Clause 14: Stem cell research May 31, 2005:Overriding veto on Stem Cell Research Bill Humason: NO Platform: YES
  Clause 3 & 4 universal coverage Nov 3, 2005:Employer assessment for uninsured employees Humason: YES Platform: NO
  Clause 11 & 12 MassHealth Nov 3, 2005:Increasing benefits under MassHealth Humason: NO Platform: YES

Part III: EDUCATION (No votes on which to base response)

Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH
  Clause 3, corporate tax havens Jun 15, 2005:Closing $85 million in corporate tax loopholes Humason: NO Platform: YES
  Clause 14, tax breaks to wealthy Jun 15, 2005:Capital gains tax rebates Humason: YES Platform: NO

Part V: LABOR
  Clause 13, immigrant rights Jan 11, 2006:Allowing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants Humason: NO Platform: YES

Part VI: HOUSING
  Clause 5, housing subsidy Nov 3, 2005:$2 million for Mass Rental Voucher Program Humason: NO Platform: YES

Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY
  Clause 2 and 3, safety net Sep 22, 2005:Restricting welfare benefits to 5 years Humason: YES Platform: NO

Part VIII: ENVIRONMENT (No votes on which to base response)

Part IX: CONSUMER PROTECTION (No votes on which to base response)

Part X: SAFETY AND CRIME
  Clause 3: Death penalty Nov 15, 2005:Reinstating capital punishment Humason: YES Platform: NO

Part XI: VOTING PROCEDURES (No votes on which to base response)

Part XII: TAXES AND SERVICES
  Clause 4: Local aid Apr 29, 2005:Replacing restrictions on local aid allocations Humason: NO Platform: YES
  Clause 1: Condemn tax cuts Oct 18, 2005:Postponing reduction of income tax to 5% Humason: NO Platform: YES

Number of votes in 2005-06 in accord with Democratic Party Platform: 0 out of 13 votes.

Summary letter grade:
A=90% or better; B=80%; C=70%; D=60%; F=below 60% F

Fundamental Issue in MassDems' Party Platform (Click for full text of platform section)	Summary of related issue put to vote (Click for House Journal references)	This Rep's vote on this issue	Party platform on this issue
Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS Clause 9: Same-sex marriage	Sep 14, 2005:Affirming marriage for heterosexuals only	Humason: YES	Platform: NO
Clause 7: Church & State	Sep 20, 2005:Reaffirming 'one nation under God' in pledge of allegiance	Humason: YES	Platform: NO
Part II: HEALTH CARE Clause 14: Stem cell research	May 31, 2005:Overriding veto on Stem Cell Research Bill	Humason: NO	Platform: YES
Clause 3 & 4 universal coverage	Nov 3, 2005:Employer assessment for uninsured employees	Humason: YES	Platform: NO
Clause 11 & 12 MassHealth	Nov 3, 2005:Increasing benefits under MassHealth	Humason: NO	Platform: YES
Part III: EDUCATION	(No votes on which to base response)
Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH Clause 3, corporate tax havens	Jun 15, 2005:Closing $85 million in corporate tax loopholes	Humason: NO	Platform: YES
Clause 14, tax breaks to wealthy	Jun 15, 2005:Capital gains tax rebates	Humason: YES	Platform: NO
Part V: LABOR Clause 13, immigrant rights	Jan 11, 2006:Allowing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants	Humason: NO	Platform: YES
Part VI: HOUSING Clause 5, housing subsidy	Nov 3, 2005:$2 million for Mass Rental Voucher Program	Humason: NO	Platform: YES
Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY Clause 2 and 3, safety net	Sep 22, 2005:Restricting welfare benefits to 5 years	Humason: YES	Platform: NO
Part VIII: ENVIRONMENT	(No votes on which to base response)
Part IX: CONSUMER PROTECTION	(No votes on which to base response)
Part X: SAFETY AND CRIME Clause 3: Death penalty	Nov 15, 2005:Reinstating capital punishment	Humason: YES	Platform: NO
Part XI: VOTING PROCEDURES	(No votes on which to base response)
Part XII: TAXES AND SERVICES Clause 4: Local aid	Apr 29, 2005:Replacing restrictions on local aid allocations	Humason: NO	Platform: YES
Clause 1: Condemn tax cuts	Oct 18, 2005:Postponing reduction of income tax to 5%	Humason: NO	Platform: YES
Number of votes in 2005-06 in accord with Democratic Party Platform:	0 out of 13 votes.
Summary letter grade: A=90% or better; B=80%; C=70%; D=60%; F=below 60%	F

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*Other Mass Reps from Hampden County:*		*Donald Humason voting record:*
Gale Candaras Sean Curran Michael Kane Daniel Keenan Thomas Petrolati Cheryl Rivera Mary Rogeness Todd Smola Benjamin Swan Joseph Wagner James Welch		Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS Part II: HEALTH CARE Part III: EDUCATION Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH Part V: LABOR Part VI: HOUSING Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY Part VIII: ENVIRONMENT Part IX: CONSUMER PROTECTION Part X: SAFETY AND CRIME Part XI: VOTING PROCEDURES Part XII: TAXES AND SERVICES Mass Scorecard Home Page 2003-2004 House Index 2005-2006 House Index 2003-2004 Senate Index 2005-2006 Senate Index

2005-06 Mass Scorecard for State Representative Donald Humason