Budget Amendment ID: FY2019-S4-1042

EPS 1042

Resolve to Stop the Violence Program

Messrs. Eldridge and Brownsberger, Ms. Creem, Messrs. Lewis and Humason, Ms. Friedman, Messrs. Ross, Barrett, Hinds, Moore, Feeney, Keenan and Welch, Ms. L'Italien, Messrs. Tarr, Collins, DiDomenico, Boncore, Cyr, Fattman and Brady moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-0001, by inserting after the words “subject to solitary confinement” the following:-

“; provided further, that not less than $300,000 be expended for a re-entry pilot program at Massachusetts Correctional Institution Norfolk intended to reduce recidivism rates using cognitive behavioral therapy; provided further, that the department shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means no later than July 21, 2021 on the re-entry pilot program, including, but not limited to, information on the program and the recidivism rate of the offenders who successfully complete the program”;

and by striking out the figure "625,104,903" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$625,404,903".