Budget Amendment ID: FY2016-S3-503-R1

Redraft ECO 503

MassMade Program

Ms. Donoghue, Messrs. Eldridge and Moore moved that the proposed new text be amended <w:p><w:r><w:t xml:space="preserve">by inserting after section 23 the following section:-

“SECTION 23A. Section 10A of chapter 23A of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-

The MOBD shall promote a MassMade program. The purpose of the program shall be to identify, compile, connect and promote business entities that are headquartered and produce consumer products in the commonwealth. The MOBD shall work with regional economic development organizations, public or private nonprofit entities, the supplier diversity office, the Massachusetts marketing partnership, the office of consumer affairs and business regulations, and businesses in the commonwealth to promote MassMade products and provide business information and product descriptions of entities selling MassMade products.

The MassMade program shall establish qualifications and standards for participation. The qualifications and standards shall be designed to ensure that the products promoted as MassMade are high in quality and from reliable producers who demonstrate sound customer service practices and production capabilities. The MOBD shall not promote products from businesses not in good standing with the office of consumer affairs and business regulations.

The MOBD may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the MassMade Program and may expend such funds as may be appropriated for the program and may accept federal funds or private gifts and grants to assist it in carrying out the purposes of the MassMade program.”