Budget Amendment ID: FY2022-S3-811-R2

2nd Redraft ECO 811

Time For The Commonwealth To Get Back To Work Bonus

Messrs. Fattman, O'Connor and Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section __ the following new section:-

“SECTION XX. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary a bonus of $1,200 will be given to any individual collecting unemployment benefits who returns to work between the adoption of the FY22 budget and August 7, 2021. An initial payment of $400 will be issued upon verification of return to work. A second payment of $400 will be issued upon verification of 6 months of continuous employment. A final payment of $400 will be issued upon verification of 1 year of continuous employment. Funding source for $1,200 bonus will be through American Rescue Plan economic development and unemployment assistance funding.”