Amendment #1286 to H3800

Massachusetts Cultural Council

Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield moves to amend the bill in section 2, in item 0640-0300, in line 11, by striking out the following: "provided further, that no funds shall be expended from this item for travel costs in the BB object class; provided further, that additional funds provided under this item in excess of the amount provided in fiscal year 2019 shall only be expended on direct grants to local cultural councils, non-profit cultural organizations, and public district and charter schools in the commonwealth to further the achievement of the following 4 goals of the council’s 5 year strategic plan: (a) amplifying cultural vitality in cities and towns through integrated community-focused grants and initiatives, (b) enhancing the commonwealth’s economic vitality by helping non-profit cultural organizations, artists, and other participants in the cultural tourism sector to thrive, (c) enhancing creative learning experiences in schools and communities that instill agency in, and support the growth of, creative, productive, independent-minded young people, and (d) promoting more diverse and inclusive participation in the cultural sector by ensuring equity in policies, practices, and opportunities" and inserting in place thereof the following: "provided further, that funds under this item shall be expended to further the achievement of the council-approved 5 year strategic plan”; and in said item by striking out the figures "$16,568,079" and inserting in place thereof the figures "$16,568,079".

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #1286 to H3800

Massachusetts Cultural Council