Budget Amendment ID: FY2018-S3-281-R1

Redraft GOV 281

Sick Leave Buyback

Messrs. Ross, Humason, Tarr and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting, after section __, the following new sections:-

“SECTION __. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a special commission to review section 20 of chapter 6 of the General Laws. The commission shall consist of 2 members of the house of representatives, with one being appointed by the house minority leader, 2 members of the senate, with 1 being appointed by the senate minority leader, 1 member appointed by the secretary of the commonwealth, and 1 member appointed by the governor. The commission shall be charged with evaluating the sufficiency of said section 20; investigating issues related to storage, preservation and presentation of all items in possession of the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Room, including all artifacts and related records; considering alternative locations where said items may be more appropriately housed; and making legislative recommendations. The commission shall submit its findings and recommendations for legislation to the clerks of the house and senate no later than December 31, 2018."