Budget Amendment ID: FY2015-S4-108

JUD 108

Fund for Seized Abused Animals

Mr. Brownsberger, Ms. Candaras, Ms. Jehlen, Messrs. Lewis, Tarr, DiDomenico and Barrett moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, moved that the bill be amended in section 2, by inserting the following new item:-

0810-XXXX For a fund to provide reimbursement to any state, municipal, public or private agency or person for the purpose of the housing, care and welfare of any animal seized under sections 77 or 94 of chapter 272, until final disposition of such animal if such temporary care exceeded thirty days in duration and such costs exceed the amount of any bond or security posted under to section 104 of chapter 272. Nothing in this section shall prevent the Attorney General from obtaining or using funds from sources other than the account for the housing, care and welfare of any animal seized under said sections.  At the end of each fiscal year any unexpended balance shall be retained in this fund for future use.  Expenditures from this fund shall be disclosed in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 14C of chapter 7 of the general laws  …………………………………………$100,000