Amendment #970 to H3900

FORGE Manufacturing Initiative

Mr. Ramos of Springfield moves to amend the bill in section 2, by inserting after line item 7008-1116: “Provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to FORGE to promote manufacturing and innovation in Western Massachusetts, through their office located in Springfield, by supporting manufacturing readiness for startups and connecting them to Massachusetts-based manufacturers to promote local supply chains, post-pandemic job growth, and future resiliency” with the corresponding increase in the final amount of the line item to reflect the earmark amount.