Amendment ID: S2708-58

Amendment 58

Storm and natural disaster relief

Messrs. Tarr, O'Connor, Keenan and Moore move that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after the section _ the following new item:-

1599-2303        For a reserve to provide extraordinary relief and support mitigation costs associated with storms and natural disasters that impacted municipalities throughout the commonwealth in 2023; provided, that funds in this item shall provide direct assistance and relief to impacted municipalities with costs related to damage caused by said storms and natural disasters; provided further, that municipalities may expend funds received under this item, in coordination with local emergency relief organizations, to assist populations affected by said storms and natural disasters; provided further, that efforts shall be made to maximize available federal reimbursement for the purposes of this item; provided further, that funds in this item shall be administered by the executive office for administration and finance; and provided further, that not less than 15 days in advance of distribution, the secretary of administration and finance shall file a distribution plan along with a detailed description of the qualifying expenses for which municipalities will be reimbursed with the house and senate committees on ways and means..........................................................$20,000,000.