Budget Amendment ID: FY2020-S3-864.1-R2

2nd Redraft Further ECO 864.1

Promoting Massachusetts Furniture Manufacturers

Mr. Tran moved that the amendment be amended by striking the text and inserting in place thereof the following text:-

“by inserting after section 75 the following section:-

SECTION 75A. The executive office for administration and finance, in consultation with the division of capital asset management and maintenance, shall study and report on the feasibility of requiring that any contract entered into by an agency of the commonwealth for the procurement of furniture shall be awarded to a furniture manufacturer with a primary place of business in the commonwealth unless a furniture manufacturer is not available in the commonwealth.  For the purposes of this paragraph, “furniture” shall include, but not be limited to: (i) systems furniture; (ii) office furniture; (iii) seating; (iv) school furniture; and (v) library furniture.  Not later than December 31, 2019, the executive office shall file a report of its findings with the clerks of the senate and the house of representatives, the senate and house committees on ways and means and the joint committee on state administration and regulatory oversight.”