Budget Amendment ID: FY2022-S3-762

ECO 762

Program Eligibility

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0101, by inserting after the words:- “accept verifications from a family whenever reasonable;” the following words:-

“provided further, that benefits under this item shall be provided only to residents of the commonwealth who are citizens of the United States or persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence or otherwise permanently residing under the color of the law in the United States;”

And moves to further amend the bill, in item 7004-0108, by inserting after the words “under chapter 23B of the General Laws;” the following words:-

“provided further, that benefits under this item shall be provided only to residents of the commonwealth who are citizens of the United States or persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence or otherwise permanently residing under the color of the law in the United States;”