Budget Amendment ID: FY2022-S3-812-R1

Redraft ECO 812

Time For The Commonwealth To Get Back To Work Initiative

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

“SECTION XX. Work search requirements that are suspended or modified due to a public health emergency declaration by the Governor will be reinstated upon said order expiring or being rescinded. 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.”