Consolidated Amendment "G" to H4700
Labor and Economic Development
Labor and Economic Development
Fiscal Note: $15,700,000
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Mr. Michlewitz of Boston and others move to amend H.4700 in section 2, item 7002-0010, by inserting after the words “service agreements”, the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, Inc. to provide additional resources, support and training to over 1,000 Berkshire nonprofits to aid in strengthening their capacity to serve critical needs in the Berkshire community; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Homeless Prevention Council of Cape Cod; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for International Veteran Care Services in the city of Lawrence to mitigate food insecurity, provide housing relief and administer other essential services to members of the veteran community within the Merrimack valley; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Pal Pueblo Community organization that empowers Latinos to be agents of change to build a stronger more inclusive community; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the Woods Hole Foundation, Inc. to support nonprofit work in the Falmouth community; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the Beacon Communities Charitable Fund, Inc. for the Tierney Learning Center; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for New England Center for Arts & Technology, Inc.
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$2,618,225" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $3,443,225
And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-0012, by inserting after the words “private organizations” the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Cape Verdean Association of Brockton for employment positions for at-risk youth within their YEP! We Can Summer Program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for SABURA Youth Programs, Inc. for year-round youth programs and the creation of a summer and fall youth development workshop and basketball clinic that focuses on health and wellness, leadership and life skills for youth in the city of Brockton
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$28,300,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $28,375,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-0036, by inserting after the words “economic development” the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. to increase and enhance entrepreneurial opportunities, neighborhood investment, revitalization activities and the self-sufficiency of low-income and moderate-income residents of the Methuen Arlington neighborhood
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$2,500,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $2,600,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-0040, by inserting after the words “veteran-owned businesses” the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for ACT Lawrence Inc., a non-profit community development corporation, to empower residents with a range of community development initiatives and activities such as affordable housing, foreclosure prevention, first-time homebuyer education, family financial literacy and business and youth development; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Mission Hill Main Streets, Inc. for training and resources; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Roslindale Village Main Street, Inc. for training and resources
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$30,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $30,150,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-1091, by inserting after the words “grow the workforce” the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Fairmount Innovation Lab
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$20,379,819" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $20,404,819
And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-1502, by inserting after the words “revitalization initiatives” the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a life sciences job training program administered by the Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$1,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,050,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7003-0100, by inserting after the words “each sector” the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Leduc Center at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth for transportation costs related to the America Reads/Counts program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity to provide training and technical assistance for immigrant-led worker cooperatives and emotional and mental health support for cooperative members; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the MassHire Berkshire computer system upgrade to assist job seekers; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a grant program at St. Mary's Center for Women and Children, Inc. in Dorchester for workforce development and educational programming for women impacted by the 2019 novel coronavirus; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Urban League of Springfield, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for staffing at African Cultural Services, Inc. in Waltham; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the New England Farm Workers’ Council, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Gujarati Association of Western Massachusetts to promote the Indian business community through education and cultural events; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Mattapan Technology Learning Center, Inc. for instructors and case managers to provide job training and career placement for technical industries; and provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Inc.
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$1,193,666" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $2,128,666
And further amend said section 2, in item 7003-1206, by striking out the figure “$1,400,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,600,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7006-0071, by inserting after the words “from this item” the following:- ; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Plymouth Area Community Access Television, Inc. for a production and mobile studio van to provide video and streaming support for newsworthy events, meetings, forums conducted by elected and appointed officials, tourism and emergency directives to the greater Plymouth area
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$3,153,295" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $3,178,295
And further amend said section 2, in item 7007-0952, by striking out the figure “$4,600,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $6,600,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7008-0900, by inserting after the words “industry post-pandemic” the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Sturbridge for tourism website development and marketing; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Brimfield for the upgrade and improvement of recreational trails; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Wilbraham Nature and Cultural Council for tourism, marketing and advertising; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for grants for the Bay State Games; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the operation of the New England Public Media, Inc. youth media lab, training, workplace readiness workshops, internships, in-person instruction sessions, remote instruction sessions and improvements to the new Community Engagement and Education Center; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade Committee for promoting tourism, production and promotional expenditures; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Inc. for free programming on the Boston Common; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Boston Landmark Orchestra to cover the cost of free public concerts; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for The West End Museum, Incorporated for the mitigation of the adverse effects of the 2019 novel coronavirus and to recover from the impacts of a recent flood in the building; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the historic Chevalier Theatre in Medford; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Museum of Science in Boston to increase sustainability by improving and updating the building envelope; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the town of Brookfield for the town’s three hundred and fiftieth anniversary; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the town of Leverett for its 250th anniversary; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Women’s Suffrage Celebration Coalition of Massachusetts, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the New England Aquarium Corporation for upgrades and other improvements including those necessary for the operation of New England Aquarium Corporation facilities in the cities of Boston and Quincy; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the Milford Highway Department for improvements to the Upper Charles Recreational Trail; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Paul Revere Heritage Site in Canton; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Peabody Children’s Museum; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the operation of the programs of the Riverside Theatre Works, Inc., an arts organization located in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Stone Soul Inc. Festival; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for AHA! Art, History & Architecture in the city of New Bedford to establish and enhance outreach and educational programs to benefit financially disadvantaged children in the greater New Bedford area; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Frederick Douglass House in the city of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the New Bedford Festival Theatre, Inc. for a training apprenticeship program for students ages 8 to 21 interested in theatrical performance, design, management and the allied arts of theater; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the USS Constitution Museum, Inc. in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston, for capital planning purposes to enhance tourism, civic awareness and access to historic landmarks; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Waltham Tourism Council, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be transferred to the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund established under section 13T of chapter 23A of the General Laws; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, all funds transferred from this item to the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund shall be made available to regional tourism councils; provided further, that funds may be used for, but not limited to, the development and deployment of regional and cooperative campaigns to attract out-of-state visitors and help rebuild the hospitality industry in the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the construction and maintenance of a Frederick Douglass statue in the city of Brockton; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the 200th anniversary of the town of East Bridgewater; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc. for a family and special needs restroom that will be coronavirus safe and touchless, the creation of an informational museum tour in Spanish and other key languages and The Vault, a unique exhibit space to showcase the greatest of the game artifact collections as well as a cultural exhibit focusing on minority history in the game, women and Title IX; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Germantown Neighborhood Center in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the restoration of the Historic Old Walpole Town Hall for future economic opportunities and business growth
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$5,181,644" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $10,486,644
And further amend said section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting after the words “development projects” the following:- ; provided, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for a matching grant program for the Enrichment Center located in Dorchester; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for upgrades and repairs to the Westerly water treatment plant in the city of Marlborough; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Lena Park Community Center located in Dorchester; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for replacement of the roof at the lake Williams pumping station in the city of Marlborough; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for No Books, No Ball Basketball Program, a non-profit corporation; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the NAACP Boston branch; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for The Pembroke Public Library Foundation, Inc. for library improvement efforts; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the town of Halifax to benefit the Holmes public library; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the town of Freetown for the management of the state boat ramp; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the town of Acushnet for the update of its masterplan; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Franklin Downtown Partnership, Inc. to promote economic development in the town of Franklin; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for public service announcements to be broadcast during From the Top, Inc.’s radio programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the National Lancers of the organized militia to build an indoor riding ring to continue work with both children and adults with disabilities all year round, regardless of weather conditions; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the town of Milton for further design and construction of amenities and improvements to Representative M. Joseph Manning Community Park; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Asian Community Development Corporation for the purpose of expanding their retirement matched savings program for low-income Asian elders; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the city of North Adams for repairs to the North Adams public library belvedere; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Williamstown Meetinghouse Preservation Fund, Inc. to support repairs to the Williamstown Meetinghouse; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Cheshire Community Association community needs assessment; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc. to provide professional development training, youth leadership training and remote or on-site workshops that address harmful behaviors for at-risk youth; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for Community Action for Safe Alternatives (CASA) in the town of Winthrop; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the city of Westfield for the Little river levee; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the city of Westfield to revitalize the downtown area with park and recreational facilities; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for a child safety program in the town of Winthrop; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for a child safety program in the city of Revere; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for the New American Association of Massachusetts, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the creation and implementation of a boathouse on the Malden river in the city of Everett; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the city of Beverly for facility upgrades and improvements to the Beverly public library; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements for school routes in Framingham; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for renovations to the KidSpot playground in the town of North Reading; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for interior preservation work and kitchen facility upgrades at the historic Lynnfield Meeting House in the town of Lynnfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for repairs to the rock walls at Memorial park in the town of Reading; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for T1 lines from route 6 to the Provincetown airport and National Seashore visitor center; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Chess Angels youth art program; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for Groundwork Lawrence, Inc. for the purpose of maintaining bilingual, centralized, trustworthy, multi-platform information sources through the organization's We Are/Somos Lawrence program; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, Inc. for the maintenance and upkeep of the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the programs of the Menino Arts Center, an arts organization located in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. guidebook in the city of Newburyport; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended for Amesbury Chamber of Commerce small business support and economic development programs in the city of Amesbury; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center, Inc. in Worcester to implement youth and community development initiatives; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for Worcester Common Ground, Inc. to continue their cultural development work in the greater Piedmont neighborhood of Worcester; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for cultural educational programming and community services at the Cape Verdean Association of New Bedford, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for The Learning Center in Danvers; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended for the city of Peabody for the restoration of Birch cemetery in West Peabody; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the historic West Medford Community Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for the Western Massachusetts Sports Commission; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Brookline for the design and construction of federal Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant outdoor seating parklets; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Afro Cultural Arts & Humanities, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a proven economic development program, with an existing office in Springfield, that supports manufacturing readiness for startups and connects them to Massachusetts-based manufacturers to promote local supply chains, post-recession job growth and future resiliency; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for the Westmass Area Development Corporation to offset and pay any and all costs incurred and related to, but not limited to, operational costs and expenses involved with the revitalization of the Ludlow Mills industrial complex; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Asian-American Women's Political Initiative, Inc. for programming needs; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the town of Andover for the design, construction and other costs of updating the Andover Old Town Hall area and vicinity into a market space for small businesses or a similar community space; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the addition of solar charging benches to expand access to outdoor work spaces in the town of North Andover; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the construction of a remote locker access system to increase library access in the town of North Andover; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for The Jones Library, Inc. in the town of Amherst for the planning and design of the Jones ESL program space in the library expansion project; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Hispanic-American Library, Inc. in Springfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for The Spirit of Springfield, Inc. to produce events that provide a sense of community, civic pride and opportunities for celebration; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for MakeIT Haverhill Workforce Development Initiative of Community Action Inc.; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for renovating Mixter field in West Boylston; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the reconstruction of the existing sidewalks and to connect the sidewalk network to the DCR parking lot for the Mass Central Rail Trail in West Boylston; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Fall River Redevelopment Authority for waterfront public dockage completion; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the town of Hamilton for fuel tank and pump replacement; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the town of Needham for design and construction of a bus shelter; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the town of Dover for the improvement and modernization of town cybersecurity and information technology infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance, Inc. for the Muddy Water Initiative to implement the Muddy River Watershed Project; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Soccer Unity Project; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy, Inc. for improvements to Southwest Corridor park in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Community Music Center of Boston, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for Friends of Coletti-Magni Park, Inc. for the revitalization of Coletti-Magni park in the Nonantum neighborhood of Newton; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Woburn Public Library Foundation for children’s programing at the Woburn Public Library; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the non-profit Boston Harbor Now, Inc. for research, planning and programming related to climate resiliency and equitable access to waterfront open space; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for pedestrian and vehicle safety on Leonard street in the town of Belmont to allow for outdoor dining in Belmont Center; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for sidewalk repair and maintenance in Belmont; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Presentation School Foundation Community Center in Brighton; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for Outside the Box; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc.; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no funds shall be transferred from this item to any other item of appropriation; and provided further, that funds shall be expended fully and on a schedule consistent with the provisions of section 9B of chapter 29 of the General Laws
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $6,110,000
And moves to further amend the bill by inserting after section 27 the following section:-
SECTION 27½. Section 26 of chapter 101 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 5 and 6, the words “one year” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- 5 years.
And moves to further amend the bill by inserting after section 39 the following section:-
SECTION 39½. Section 3 of chapter 175M of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 43 and 44, the words “or (ii) a paid family, or medical leave policy of an employer” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- (ii) a paid family or medical leave policy of an employer; or (iii) any accrued sick or vacation pay or other paid leave provided under an employer policy.
And moves to further amend the bill by inserting after section 50 the following 2 sections:-
SECTION 50¼. Item 7008-1116 of section 2 of chapter 41 of the acts of 2019 is hereby amended by striking out the figure “2022”, inserted by section 75 of chapter 24 of the acts of 2021, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- 2023.
SECTION 50½. Said item 7008-1116 of said section 2 of said chapter 41 is hereby further amended by striking out the figure “2022”, inserted by section 76 of said chapter 24, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- 2023.
And further amend the bill in section 51 by striking out the word “September”, in line 703, and inserting in place thereof the following word:- October.