Ellen Story on Mass Scorecard

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


	Democrat representing Third Hampshire
	Office: 167
	Phone: (617) 722-2692
	E-mail: Rep.EllenStory@hou.state.ma.us
	Website: http://www.state.ma.us/legis/member/e_s1.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 Story: NO Platform: NO
  Clause 7: Church & State Sep 20, 2005:Reaffirming 'one nation under God' in pledge of allegiance Story: NO Platform: NO

Part II: HEALTH CARE
  Clause 14: Stem cell research May 31, 2005:Overriding veto on Stem Cell Research Bill Story: YES Platform: YES
  Clause 3 & 4 universal coverage Nov 3, 2005:Employer assessment for uninsured employees Story: NO Platform: NO
  Clause 11 & 12 MassHealth Nov 3, 2005:Increasing benefits under MassHealth Story: YES 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 Story: YES Platform: YES
  Clause 14, tax breaks to wealthy Jun 15, 2005:Capital gains tax rebates Story: NO Platform: NO

Part V: LABOR
  Clause 13, immigrant rights Jan 11, 2006:Allowing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants Story: YES Platform: YES

Part VI: HOUSING
  Clause 5, housing subsidy Nov 3, 2005:$2 million for Mass Rental Voucher Program Story: YES Platform: YES

Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY
  Clause 3: Safety net Jul 14, 2005:Studying how MA can overcome federal workfare rules Story: YES Platform: YES
  Clause 2 and 3, safety net Sep 22, 2005:Restricting welfare benefits to 5 years Story: NO 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 Story: NO 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 Story: YES Platform: YES
  Clause 1: Condemn tax cuts Oct 18, 2005:Postponing reduction of income tax to 5% Story: YES Platform: YES

Number of votes in 2005-06 in accord with Democratic Party Platform: 14 out of 14 votes.

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

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	Story: NO	Platform: NO
Clause 7: Church & State	Sep 20, 2005:Reaffirming 'one nation under God' in pledge of allegiance	Story: NO	Platform: NO
Part II: HEALTH CARE Clause 14: Stem cell research	May 31, 2005:Overriding veto on Stem Cell Research Bill	Story: YES	Platform: YES
Clause 3 & 4 universal coverage	Nov 3, 2005:Employer assessment for uninsured employees	Story: NO	Platform: NO
Clause 11 & 12 MassHealth	Nov 3, 2005:Increasing benefits under MassHealth	Story: YES	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	Story: YES	Platform: YES
Clause 14, tax breaks to wealthy	Jun 15, 2005:Capital gains tax rebates	Story: NO	Platform: NO
Part V: LABOR Clause 13, immigrant rights	Jan 11, 2006:Allowing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants	Story: YES	Platform: YES
Part VI: HOUSING Clause 5, housing subsidy	Nov 3, 2005:$2 million for Mass Rental Voucher Program	Story: YES	Platform: YES
Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY Clause 3: Safety net	Jul 14, 2005:Studying how MA can overcome federal workfare rules	Story: YES	Platform: YES
Clause 2 and 3, safety net	Sep 22, 2005:Restricting welfare benefits to 5 years	Story: NO	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	Story: NO	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	Story: YES	Platform: YES
Clause 1: Condemn tax cuts	Oct 18, 2005:Postponing reduction of income tax to 5%	Story: YES	Platform: YES
Number of votes in 2005-06 in accord with Democratic Party Platform:	14 out of 14 votes.
Summary letter grade: A=90% or better; B=80%; C=70%; D=60%; F=below 60%	A

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*Other Mass Reps from Hampshire County:*		*Ellen Story voting record:*
Peter Kocot John Scibak		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 Ellen Story