Budget Amendment ID: FY2012-S3-145

GOV 145

SPONSORSHIP OF STATE FACILITIES AND ASSETS

Messrs. Tarr, Hedlund, Knapik and Ross moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after Section__ the following new Section:-

“SECTION __.  Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Secretary of Administration and Finance shall pursue any and all opportunities for the sponsorship or naming of state assets and facilities for compensation that the Secretary deems appropriate and that is not otherwise prohibited by law.  To this end the Secretary shall issue request for proposals not later than September 1, 2011 and as often as the Secretary deems necessary thereafter.  Not later than January 1, 2012 the Secretary shall file reports with the House Committees on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Ways and Means detailing proceeds generated through sponsorships or naming rights and the details of any contracts entered into for such purposes.”