Amendment #1281 to H4600

Social Enterprise Mattress Recycling Pilot Program

Mr. Moran of Lawrence moves to amend the bill in section 2, in item 2200-0107, by striking out the figures "$499,998" and inserting in place thereof the figures "$999,998;" and moves that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2200-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the department of environmental protection to develop an employment social enterprise impact pilot program to provide funding for at least 1 nonprofit entity to provide recycling services with the overall goal of fostering job security for individuals facing barriers to employment through the provision of mattress recycling work opportunities; provided further, that eligible applicants shall have a demonstrated history of providing mattress recycling services in the commonwealth as an approved vendor to the department for not less than 5 years; and provided further, that contracts through the program may be awarded for periods of not more than 5 years with options for renewal."