Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-141
ECO 141
Community Action Agencies
Messrs. Moore, Mark and Tarr, Ms. Gobi, Mr. Cronin, Ms. Kennedy and Messrs. Brady, Keenan, O'Connor, Timilty, Lewis and Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after item 7002-0018 the following item:
“7002-0025 For operational support grants to community action agencies; provided, that criteria for the distribution of the grants, including minimum or maximum grant size, eligible uses, and any relevant reporting and accountability measures, shall be developed jointly with the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, Inc. or MASSCAP; and provided further, that the grants shall be used to assist the agencies in their mission to assist residents of the commonwealth living with low incomes to stabilize their lives and achieve economic prosperity, and in creating and expanding opportunity for those residents in the neighborhoods and municipalities where they live and work.............................. $7,500,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-142
ECO 142
Fenway Community Center
Mr. Brownsberger moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Fenway Community Center, in the Fenway neighborhood of the city of Boston”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$140,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-142-R1
Redraft ECO 142
Fenway Community Center
Mr. Brownsberger moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Fenway Community Center, Inc., in the Fenway section of the city of Boston”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$140,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-147
ECO 147
CENTRO Support
Mr. Moore moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for CENTRO Las Americas Inc. in the city of Worcester for the operation of their Minority Economic Empowerment and Home Ownership Center”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure- “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-149
ECO 149
CHAMP Study
Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0511-0270, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended to University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute to conduct a survey of housing authorities and secondary data analysis with the main goal of identifying ways to more efficiently and with less disruption move Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs applicants into stable housing;” and in said section 2, in said item 0511-0270, by striking out the figure “$1,000,001” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,065,001”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-149-R1
Redraft ECO 149
CHAMP Study
Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-9007, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended for the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute to conduct both a survey of housing authorities and secondary data analysis to identify ways in which the Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs can more effectively assist applicants to find stable housing solutions”; and by striking out the figure “$1,250,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,315,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-150
ECO 150
Preventing Price Gouging during an Emergency
Messrs. Tarr and Montigny moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section ___ the following section:-
"SECTION_. Chapter 93A as appearing in the 2018 official edition is hereby amended by inserting after SECTION 11 at the end thereof the following new section 12:-
SECTION 12. For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) and (3), the following words shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meaning:
“Market emergency”, any abnormal disruption of any market for petroleum products, including but not limited to any actual or threatened shortage in the supply of petroleum products or any actual or threatened increase in the price of petroleum products, resulting from severe weather, convulsion of nature, failure or shortage of electric power or other source of energy, strike, civil disorder, act of war, national or local emergency or other extraordinary adverse circumstances.
“Petroleum product”, includes, but is not limited to, motor fuels as defined in section 295A and fuel oil used for heating or cooking purposes as described in section 303F of chapter 94.
“Petroleum-related business”, any producer, supplier, wholesaler, distributor, or retail seller of any petroleum product.
(1) It shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice, during any market emergency, or any declared statewide emergency, for any petroleum-related business to sell or offer to sell any petroleum product for an amount that represents an unconscionably high price.
(2) A price is unconscionably high for the purposes of paragraph (1) of this section if:
(a) the amount charged represents a gross disparity between the price of the petroleum product and
1. the price at which the same product was sold or offered for sale by the petroleum-related business in the usual course of business immediately prior to the onset of the market or statewide emergency, or
2. the price at which the same or similar petroleum product is readily obtainable by other buyers in the trade area; and
(b) the disparity is not substantially attributable to increased prices charged by the petroleum-related business suppliers or increased costs, including actual or anticipated replacement costs, due to an abnormal market disruption.
(3). A price is not unconscionably high for the purposes of paragraph (1) of this section if:
(a) the disparity in price as set forth in paragraph (2) of this section is substantially attributable to increased prices charged by the petroleum-related business’s suppliers or increased costs, including actual or anticipated replacement costs, due to an abnormal market disruption; or
(b) it is generally consistent with price fluctuations in applicable commodity, regional, national, or international markets, or typical seasonal price fluctuations; or
(c) it is a contract price, or the result of a price formula, established prior to the onset of the market or statewide emergency, or
(d) it is a price, or the result of a price formula, approved by a state or federal governmental entity prior to the onset of or after the market or statewide emergency.
(4). It shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice, during any declared statewide or national emergency, for any business at any point in the chain of distribution or manufacture to sell or offer to sell to any consumer or to any other business any goods or services necessary for the health, safety, or welfare of the public for an amount that represents an unconscionably high price.
(5). A price is unconscionably high for the purposes of paragraph 4 of this section provided the following:
(a) there is gross disparity between the price charged or offered; and
1. the price at which the same good or service was sold or offered for sale by the business in the usual course of business immediately prior to the onset of the declared statewide or national emergency; or
2. the price at which the same or similar product is readily obtainable from other businesses; and
(b) the disparity is not substantially attributable to increased prices charged by the business’s suppliers or increased costs due to an abnormal market disruption
(6). Paragraphs (4) and (5) above shall not apply to any petroleum-related business subject to paragraph (1), (2), and (3) of this section."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-154-R1
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Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Inc. for free programming on Boston Common"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$400,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-154
ECO 154
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, "; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Inc. for the purpose of free programming on the Boston Common"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-155
ECO 155
The New Commonwealth Fund Grant Opportunities
Ms. Edwards, Ms. Miranda and Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, "; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the New Commonwealth Fund to assist in their work of expanding grant opportunities for Black and Brown-led non-profits across the Commonwealth"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-156
ECO 156
Museum of Science
Messrs. DiDomenico, Feeney and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the Museum of Science in the city of Boston to increase sustainability by improving and updating the building envelope"; and by striking out the figure "$1,184,019" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$1,684,019".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-157
ECO 157
NeighborWorks Housing Solutions File Digitization
Messrs. Timilty, Keenan, Brady, Feeney and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by inserting the following words: - “provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for NeighborWorks Housing Solutions to digitize their records” and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-158
ECO 158
Oakes Ames Memorial Hall
Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following words:- "provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be allocated for emergency repairs to the Oakes Ames Memorial Hall in Easton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000 " and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-160
ECO 160
Pyrrhotite Testing Reimbursement
Ms. Gobi, Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Oliveira, Tarr, Gomez and Fattman and Ms. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7006-0142, by adding at the end thereof the following:- "; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be provided for a reimbursement program to be managed by the Division of Professional Licensure which shall provide for the costs associated with the implementation of testing for the presence of pyrrhotite; provided further, that reimbursements shall be made at a rate of 100 percent for visual testing conducted by a licensed professional engineer up to $400 and at a rate of 75 percent for the testing of 2 core samples up to $5,000."; and by striking out the figure “$17,800,344” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$17,850,344”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-160-R1
Redraft ECO 160
Pyrrhotite Testing Reimbursement
Ms. Gobi, Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Oliveira, Tarr, Gomez and Fattman, Ms. Kennedy and Messrs. Feeney, Keenan and Pacheco moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7006-0142, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a reimbursement program to be managed by the division of occupational licensure, which shall provide for the costs associated with the testing for the presence of pyrrhotite; provided further, that reimbursements shall be made at a rate of 100 per cent for visual testing conducted by a licensed professional engineer for not more than $400 and at a rate of 75 per cent for the testing of 2 core samples for not more than $5,000"; and
by striking out the figure “$17,800,344”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following figure:- “$17,850,344”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-161
ECO 161
Local Opt-In for Permanent Outdoor Dining
Messrs. Tarr, Montigny and O'Connor and Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section __ the following section:-
"SECTION XX. Notwithstanding chapter 40A of the general laws or any special permit, variance or any other general or special law to the contrary, a city or town may approve requests for expansion of outdoor table service or extensions of earlier granted approvals, including a local licensing authority ("LLA") approving a request for a change description of licensed premises for the purpose of permitting outdoor alcohol and or service. For the purposes of this section "outdoor table service" shall mean restaurant service that includes food prepared on-site and under food permits issued by municipal authorities pursuant to 105 CMR 590.00 that is served to seated diners outside the restaurant building envelop, whether on a sidewalk, patio, deck, lawn, parking area, or other outdoor space."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-163
ECO 163
Easton 300
Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; “provided further, that not less than $50,000 be expended to the Town of Easton for planning and implementation of Easton’s 300th Anniversary Celebration"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-164
ECO 164
Commonwealth’s 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
Messrs. Barrett, Tarr, Mark and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the costs of planning and celebrating the commonwealth’s 250th anniversary of the American Revolution”; and by striking out the figure “$1,184,019” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$3,184,019”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-164-R1
Redraft ECO 164
Commonwealth’s 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
Messrs. Barrett, Tarr, Mark and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the costs of planning and celebrating the commonwealth’s 250th anniversary of the American Revolution”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,100,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-165-R1
Redraft ECO 165
Boys and Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield inclusive cafe
Mr. Lewis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1507, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield to establish and operate an inclusive cafe to provide training and job opportunities for youth and adults with developmental disabilities"; and by striking out the figure "$7,200,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$7,275,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-165
ECO 165
Boys and Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield inclusive cafe
Mr. Lewis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield for the purpose of establishing and operating an inclusive cafe providing training and job opportunities for youth and adults with developmental disabilities;" and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-166
ECO 166
Pine Steet Inn
Ms. Edwards, Ms. Miranda and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by adding after line item 7004-0108 the following item:
“xxxx-xxxx For the shelter workforce development initiative, to provide pathways to careers in fields related to housing and homelessness; provided, that funds shall be expended to address barriers to obtaining and sustaining shelter employment including, but not limited to, transportation, loan
repayment, tuition or certification fee reimbursement, and child care; provided that, not less than $5,000,000 be made available to providers contracted through item 7004-0101; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 be made available to providers contracted through item 7004-0102; provided, that funds shall be available for staff employed in both direct service and housing assistance roles within eligible shelters; and provided further, that the secretary of the executive office of housing and economic development shall submit a report to the joint committee on housing and the House and Senate committees on ways and means not later than March 1, 2024, detailing the expenditures and
hiring outcomes of the program.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-167-R1
Redraft ECO 167
Urban Media Arts in the City of Malden capital improvements
Mr. Lewis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Urban Media Arts in the City city of Malden for capital improvements to support local access television for the community;" and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-167
ECO 167
Urban Media Arts in the City of Malden capital improvements
Mr. Lewis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Urban Media Arts in the City of Malden for capital improvements;" and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-168
ECO 168
Stoneham Chamber of Commerce CultureHouse
Mr. Lewis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended to the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of establishing a CultureHouse community pop-up in the Town of Stoneham;" and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$165,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-169
ECO 169
Accessory Dwelling Units
Messrs. Tarr and O'Connor and Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section _ the following section:-
SECTION_. Section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the last paragraph the following 3 paragraphs: -
No zoning ordinance or by-law shall prohibit or require a special permit for the use of land or structures for an accessory dwelling unit, or the rental thereof, in a single-family residential zoning district on a lot with 5,000 square feet or more or on a lot of sufficient area to meet the requirements of title 5 of the state environmental code established by section 13 of chapter 21A, if applicable; provided, however, that the single-family dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit is occupied by at least 1 person with disabilities or 1 person who is elderly.
As used in this section, “accessory dwelling unit” shall mean a self-contained housing unit, inclusive of sleeping, cooking and sanitary facilities, incorporated within the same structure as a single-family dwelling or in a detached accessory structure and that: (i) maintains a separate entrance, either directly from the outside or through an entry hall or corridor shared with the single dwelling; (ii) shall not be sold separately from the single family dwelling; (iii) is not smaller in floor area than 450 square feet; (iv) may include up to two bedrooms; and (v) is not larger in floor area than ½ the floor area of the single family dwelling or 900 square feet, whichever is smaller; “person with disabilities” shall mean a person who has been determined to be disabled (i) in accordance with criteria established by local by-law or ordinance, if any, or (ii) by the Social Security Administration or MassHealth, notwithstanding any local by-law or ordinance; and “elderly” shall mean a person sixty-five years of age or older.
The zoning ordinance or by-law may require that the single-family dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit be owner-occupied and may limit the total number of accessory dwelling units in the municipality to a percentage not lower than 5 percent of the total non-seasonal housing units in the municipality. The use of land or structures for an accessory dwelling unit may be subject to reasonable regulations concerning dimensional setbacks and the bulk and height of structures. Not more than 1 additional parking space shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit but, if parking is required for the single family dwelling, that parking shall either be retained or replaced. An accessory dwelling unit allowed under this section is considered owner-occupied upon transfer of title of the single-family dwelling in whole or in part to a trust in which at least 1 beneficiary is a person with disabilities or a person who is elderly; provided, however, that either the single-family dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit remains occupied by that beneficiary. Nothing in this paragraph shall authorize an accessory dwelling unit to violate the building, fire, health or sanitary codes, historic or wetlands laws, or ordinances or by-laws.
SECTION _. Chapter 40B of the general laws as so appearing is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new section:-
Section_. Any Accessory Dwelling Unit as is defined in Section 3 of Chapter 40 A shall constitute an addition to the required number of affordable housing units subject to Chapter 40 B. No such Accessory Dwelling unit shall constitute the need for a public hearing as is required under Section 11 of Chapter 40A.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-170
ECO 170
Allowing Moveable Tiny Houses as Permanent Residential Dwellings and Accessory Dwelling Units
Mr. Tarr, Ms. Gobi and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section ___the following section:-
"SECTION___. Section 1A of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as amended by chapter 358 of the acts of 2020, is hereby further amended by inserting after the definition of “MBTA community” the following definition:-
“Movable tiny house", a transportable dwelling unit built on a frame or chassis with not more than 400 square feet, excluding lofts, projections from bay windows, open decks, porches or exterior utility and storage compartments, intended for residential use on an individual house lot where single-family dwellings are allowed or as an accessory dwelling unit; provided, however, that a “movable tiny house” shall be permanently affixed to a chassis approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation capable of carrying the total weight of the structure and the exterior width shall not exceed any dimension prohibited by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for movement on a public way or highway; provided further, that a “movable tiny house” shall be built in conformance with the regulations and standards of the state building code but shall not be required to have insulation in walls and floors exceeding R-13 or in ceilings exceeding R-18.
SECTION 2. Section 3 of said chapter 40A, as is hereby amended by adding the following 4 paragraphs:-
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, registry of motor vehicles and the secretary of the commonwealth shall establish a new category for movable tiny houses. The registry of motor vehicles shall establish a process to apply for, issue and cancel certificates of title for movable tiny houses that meet all additional safety and equipment requirements established by the registry of motor vehicles; provided, however, that the registration fee for said certificates of titles for movable tiny houses and manufactured movable tiny houses shall be $100.
A movable tiny house may be placed on a lot as defined in section 1A of chapter 40A of the General Laws and lived in for not less than 180 days before an on-site inspection; provided, however, that after 180 days, a movable tiny house shall be required to have an established address, energy and water source and wastewater system; provided further, that after 180 days, the authority having jurisdiction of said lot shall provide for the inspection of the moveable tiny house by a certified member of a third-party inspection agency and if the moveable tiny house meets the standards of the inspection a certificate of occupancy shall be issued.
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a city or town may establish less restrictive rules and regulations than are permitted by this section; provided, however, that a city or town shall not establish design criteria having the effect of excluding movable tiny houses.
A city or town may incentivize hosted parking of movable tiny houses with tax abatements or other tax incentives."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-171
ECO 171
Haitian Community Partners
Mr. Brady moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for staffing at the Haitian Community Partners of Brockton to provide services to the citizens in the city of Brockton”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place the following figure:- "$'125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-172
ECO 172
LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Messrs. Cyr, Velis and Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure "$350,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-173
ECO 173
Promotion of Worker Ownership
Messrs. Cyr, Eldridge, Mark, Lewis and Gomez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7007-0300, by adding the following words:- “; provided, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Center for Employee Ownership”; and by striking the figure "$1,208,383" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,508,383”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-173-R1
Redraft ECO 173
Promotion of Worker Ownership
Messrs. Cyr, Eldridge, Mark, Lewis and Gomez, Ms. Kennedy, Ms. Edwards, Ms. Rausch and Mr. Pacheco moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7007-0300, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Center for Employee Ownership”; and by striking out the figure "$1,208,383" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,358,383”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-174
ECO 174
Mattapan Tech
Ms. Edwards and Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0100, by inserting after the word “sector”, the following:- “; provided further that $50,000 shall be expended for the Mattapan Technology Learning Center, Inc. for instructors and case managers to provide job training and career placement for technical industries” and by striking out the figure “$1,656,126” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$1,706,126”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-175
ECO 175
Trans Emergency Fund
Mr. Cyr, Ms. Edwards and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts, Inc., for efforts and programming including, but not limited to, supports for housing insecure and homeless individuals"; and by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-176
ECO 176
Tenancy Protections
Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0102, by striking the word "and"; and by adding after the word "denied" in Section 15 (b) (iii), the following:- "; and (iv) dismiss the plaintiff’s claims upon approval of the emergency rental assistance and payment of the full amount due, and seal the court record upon the defendant’s petition at any time after the exhaustion of any rights of appeal."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-176-R1
Redraft ECO 176
Tenancy Protections
Ms. Edwards, Messrs. Lewis and Gomez, Ms. Miranda, Ms. Rausch, Ms. Kennedy, Ms. Moran, Mr. Payano, Ms. Jehlen and Messrs. Montigny, Feeney, Oliveira and Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section __ the following section:-
"SECTION __. Section 35 of Chapter 239 of the general laws by amending the following section:- Section 15 (b) (ii) by striking the word "and" And by adding after the word "denied" in Section 15 (b) (iii)"; and (iv) dismiss the plaintiff’s claims upon approval of the emergency rental assistance and payment of the full amount due, and seal the court record upon the defendant’s petition at any time after the exhaustion of any rights of appeal."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-176-R2
2nd Redraft ECO 176
Tenancy Protections
Ms. Edwards, Messrs. Lewis and Gomez, Ms. Miranda, Ms. Rausch, Ms. Kennedy, Ms. Moran, Mr. Payano, Ms. Jehlen and Messrs. Montigny, Feeney, Oliveira and Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 35, by inserting after the word “assistance”, in line 17, the following words:- “made in good faith”; and in said section 35, in proposed subsection (b) of section 15 of chapter 239 of the General Laws, by striking out clause (iii) and inserting in place thereof the following 3 clauses:-
“(iii) not enter a judgment or issue an execution before the application for emergency rental assistance has been approved or denied;
(iv) give notice to the executive office of housing and livable communities of such pending summary process action; provided, however, that the department shall expedite the processing of any related, pending application for emergency rental assistance; and
(v) dismiss the plaintiff’s claims upon an approval of the emergency rental assistance application and payment of the full amount due to the landlord and, upon petition by the defendant, after the exhaustion of any rights of appeal, seal the court record; provided, however, that this shall not limit the court’s discretion to dismiss the plaintiff’s claims for any other reason or upon alternative resolution.”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-177
ECO 177
REDO
Messrs. Moore and Eldridge, Ms. Gobi, Mr. Cronin, Ms. Moran, Ms. Kennedy, Ms. Rausch and Messrs. Feeney and Pacheco moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7007-0150, by inserting after the words “chapter 23A of the General Laws”, the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be utilized for services performed by these organizations and not for attached projects”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-178-R1
Redraft ECO 178
Maintain Expanded Housing Counseling Capacity
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended equally as grants to Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc. and the Lynn Housing Authority to provide information and referral services relating to emergency rental assistance and other services under the executive office of housing and livable communities’ 2019 novel coronavirus eviction diversion initiative; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended equally as grants to Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc. and the Lynn Housing Authority for housing stabilization services for certain households served with residential assistance payments under item 7004-9316 or emergency rental assistance under the executive office of housing and livable communities’ 2019 novel coronavirus eviction diversion initiative, who face significant barriers to sustaining housing payments”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$700,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-178
ECO 178
Maintain Expanded Housing Counseling Capacity
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by inserting after the word “programs” the following:- “and provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended equally as grants to the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc., and Lynn Housing Authority, Inc., to provide information and referral services relating to emergency rental assistance and other services under the department of housing and community development’s 2019 novel coronavirus eviction diversion initiative; and provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended equally as grants to the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc., and Lynn Housing Authority, Inc., for housing stabilization services for certain households served with residential assistance payments under item 7004-9316 or emergency rental assistance under the department of housing and community development’s 2019 novel coronavirus eviction diversion initiative, who face significant barriers to sustaining housing payments”; and in said item by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$700,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-179
ECO 179
Sidewalk and Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Andover
Mr. Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for sidewalks and pedestrian safety improvements in the town of Andover”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-180-R1
Redraft ECO 180
Savings Towards Affordable and Sustainable Homeownership Program
Messrs. Crighton, Cronin, Rush, Moore, Oliveira, Brady, Mark and Barrett, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Gomez, Ms. Moran, Messrs. Eldridge and Feeney, Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Timilty, Cyr, Montigny, Velis, Pacheco and Collins, Ms. Lovely and Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the Saving Towards Affordable and Sustainable Homeownership program administered by the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance, Inc. to provide assistance for first-generation homebuyers”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$600,000.”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-180
ECO 180
Savings Towards Affordable and Sustainable Homeownership Program
Messrs. Crighton, Cronin, Rush, Moore, Oliveira, Brady, Mark and Barrett, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Gomez, Ms. Moran, Messrs. Eldridge and Feeney, Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Timilty, Cyr, Montigny, Velis, Pacheco and Collins and Ms. Lovely moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the Saving Towards Affordable and Sustainable Homeownership program administered by the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance, Inc. to assist first-generation homebuyers to benefit communities throughout the commonwealth”;
and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,100,000.”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-181
ECO 181
Tewksbury Sidewalk Infrastructure
Mr. Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for sidewalk installation and repairs in the town of Tewksbury”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-182
ECO 182
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance
Messrs. Feeney, Moore and Gomez, Ms. Miranda, Mr. Keenan, Ms. Kennedy and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by striking out item 7004-0104 and inserting in place thereof the following item:-
"7004-0104 For the home and healthy for good program operated by Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, Inc. to reduce the incidence of chronic and long-term homelessness in the Commonwealth; provided, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to continue a supportive housing initiative for unaccompanied homeless young adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning; provided further, that Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, Inc. shall be solely responsible for the administration of this program; provided further, that not later than March 1, 2024, the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, Inc. shall submit a report to the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, the department of housing and community development, the joint committee on housing and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the number of people served, including available demographic information; (ii) the average cost per participant; (iii) whether participants have previously received services from the department; and (iv) any projected cost- savings to the commonwealth associated with this program; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended by the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, Inc. for the purpose of promotion, resource development and technical assistance related to the creation of permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness and other solutions to homelessness; and provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for a statewide permanent supportive housing program to serve people experiencing long-term homelessness and who have complex medical and behavioral health needs for the purpose of ending homelessness, promoting housing stability and reducing costly utilization of emergency and acute care...............................................$8,890,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-183
ECO 183
LEADS Program
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended as a grant to LEADS Inc. for its system-wide change leadership program”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$300,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-184
ECO 184
Lazarus House
Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Lazarus House, Inc. for its emergency shelter, housing, food, and clothing service programs."; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-185
ECO 185
Hispanic Image
Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Hispanic Image Smart Women Biz Hub Inc. for the purpose of empowering and providing professional development services to Hispanic women-entrepreneurs"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$140,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-185-R1
Redraft ECO 185
Hispanic Image
Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Hispanic Image Smart Women’s Biz Hub, Inc. for the purpose of empowering and providing professional development services to underrepresented entrepreneurs"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$140,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-186
ECO 186
Debbie's Treasure Chest
Messrs. Payano and Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Debbie's Treasure Chest, Inc. in the city of Lawrence to provide aid and support to disadvantaged and at-risk families in the Merrimack Valley"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$140,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-187
ECO 187
Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc
Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended for Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. to increase and enhance entrepreneurial opportunities, neighborhood investment, revitalization activities and the self-sufficiency of low-income and moderate-income residents of the Methuen Arlington neighborhood"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$220,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-187-R1
Redraft ECO 187
Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc
Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended to Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. to increase and enhance entrepreneurial opportunities, neighborhood investment, revitalization activities and the self-sufficiency of low-income and moderate-income residents of the Methuen Arlington section of the city of Methuen"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$220,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-188
ECO 188
MakeIT Haverhill Workforce Development Initiative
Messrs. Payano and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for MakeIT Haverhill Workforce Development Initiative of Community Action Inc."; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-188-R1
Redraft ECO 188
MakeIT Haverhill Workforce Development Initiative
Messrs. Payano and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0100, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Community Action Inc.’s MakeIT Haverhill program"; and by striking out the figure "$1,656,126" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$1,706,126".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-189-R1
Redraft ECO 189
Women's Suffrage Celebration Coalition of Massachusetts
Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Eldridge, Gomez and Tarr, Ms. Miranda, Ms. Kennedy, Messrs. Payano, O'Connor, Keenan, Feeney, Timilty and Pacheco and Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the Women’s Suffrage Celebration Coalition of Massachusetts, Inc.”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$400,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-189
ECO 189
Women's Suffrage Celebration Coalition of Massachusetts
Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Eldridge, Gomez and Tarr, Ms. Miranda, Ms. Kennedy and Messrs. Payano, O'Connor and Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended for the Women’s Suffrage Celebration Coalition of Massachusetts, Inc.”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$500,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-190
ECO 190
Statewide Youth Sports Activities
Mr. Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not more than $250,000 shall be expended for a grant program to support youth sports nonprofit programs that primarily serve low-income or marginalized students and that seek to foster improved outcomes in physical health, mental well-being, school participation and sense of community”; and by striking the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$350,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-191
ECO 191
Study on reforms to Common Housing Application Process
Messrs. Tarr, Keenan and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0099, by inserting at the end of the item the following:-";provided that the executive office shall undertake reforms to the common housing application for Massachusetts programs in order to improve its efficiency and minimize the duration of time while housing units remain unoccupied; provided further that the executive office shall file a report on such reforms with the clerks of the house and senate not later then December 31st, 2023
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-192
ECO 192
Workforce Development and Educational Programming
Messrs. Collins and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0100, by adding the following: “provided further that no less than $100,000 shall be expended for a grant program to St. Mary's Center for Women and Children in Dorchester for workforce development and educational programming for women"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-193
ECO 193
Job-Readiness
Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0100, by adding the following; provided further that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for STRIVE FORWARD, a job-readiness program to connect chronically unemployed and formerly incarcerated adults with case management, virtual workforce training and job placement.
And by striking the figure $1,656,126 and inserting the figure $1,806,126.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-194
ECO 194
Latino Coalition of Haverhill
Messrs. Payano and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Latino Coalition of Haverhill for the purpose of promoting community engagement and empowering the Latino population of Haverhill"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-194-R1
Redraft ECO 194
Latino Coalition of Haverhill
Messrs. Payano and Finegold and Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to The Latino Coalition of Haverhill, Massachusetts, Inc. for the purpose of promoting community engagement and empowering residents of the city of Haverhill"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-196
ECO 196
Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA)
Ms. Miranda, Messrs. Gomez and Payano, Ms. Kennedy, Messrs. O'Connor and Feeney, Ms. Rausch and Messrs. Cyr and Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “;provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc."; and by striking out the figure "$500,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$750,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-197-R1
Redraft ECO 197
Franklin Park Coalition
Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Franklin Park Coalition, Inc. to expand efforts to engage all park users and community members through advocacy, programs and restoration”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-197
ECO 197
Franklin Park Coalition
Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Franklin Park Coalition to expand efforts of engaging all park users and community members through advocacy, programs, and restoration.”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$200,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-198-R1
Redraft ECO 198
Propa City Community Outreach
Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1503, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Propa City Community Outreach Inc. to provide education, advocacy, public awareness and support services to families experiencing all types of loss"; and by striking out the figure "$10,533,558" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$10,558,558".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-198
ECO 198
Propa City Community Outreach
Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1503, by adding the following words:- "; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Propa City Community Outreach in order to provide education, advocacy, public awareness and support services to families in our community experiencing all types of loss"; and by striking out the figure "$10,533,558" and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - "$10,558,558".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-199
ECO 199
Playshed for Hunt Almont Park
Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words: - “; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the funding, implementation, operation and replenishment of a community recreation lending library in the Hunt Almont playground in the Mattapan section of the city of Boston”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-200
ECO 200
Mission Hill Playshed
Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words: - "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the funding, implementation, operation, and replenishment of community recreation lending library in Mission Hill Playground the in the Mission Hill section of Boston."; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-200-R1
Redraft ECO 200
Mission Hill Playshed
Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the funding, implementation, operation and replenishment of a community recreation lending library in the Mission Hill playground in the Mission Hill section of the city of Boston"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-201-R1
Redraft ECO 201
Boston Society of Caribbean Culture and Heritage Inc
Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Boston Society of Carribean Culture and Heritage, Inc for the annual carnival cultural celebration in the city of Boston"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-201
ECO 201
Boston Society of Caribbean Culture and Heritage Inc
Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 be expended to Boston Society of Carribean Culture and Heritage Inc. for the annual carnival cultural celebration in the City of Boston"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-202
ECO 202
Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA)
Mr. Payano, Ms. Miranda, Messrs. Tarr, Moore and Gomez, Ms. Moran, Ms. Edwards, Ms. Kennedy, Messrs. O'Connor, Timilty, Feeney and Keenan, Ms. Rausch and Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0040, by striking out the figure "$7,500,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$10,000,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-203
ECO 203
CommonWealth Kitchen
Ms. Miranda, Messrs. Tarr, Lewis, Gomez and Brady, Ms. Gobi, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rausch and Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words: - ";provided further that no less than $500,000 shall be expended to CommonWealth Kitchen for the creation and support of new and existing food businesses in the Commonwealth”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and by inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$600,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-204
ECO 204
Tourism Marketing and Promotion Campaign Timing
Ms. Lovely, Messrs. Gomez, Tarr and Fattman, Ms. Gobi, Messrs. Moore, Eldridge, Cronin, Mark, Velis and Crighton, Ms. Moran, Ms. Kennedy, Ms. Edwards, Messrs. Feeney, Keenan and O'Connor, Ms. Rausch and Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section __ the following sections:-
SECTION __. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, grants from the amounts collected pursuant to subsection (a) of section 13T of chapter 23A of the General Laws allocated to regional tourism councils pursuant to clause (ii) of subsection (d) of said section 13T for fiscal year 2024 shall be distributed not later than December 15, 2023.
SECTION __. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, grants from the amounts collected pursuant to subsection (b) of section 13T of chapter 23A of the General Laws allocated to regional tourism councils pursuant to clause (ii) of subsection (d) of said section 13T for fiscal year 2023 shall be distributed not later than December 15, 2023.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-205
ECO 205
Modernize the Issuance and Sale of Sports and Entertainment Tickets
Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting the following sections: -
"SECTION X. Section 185A of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking the last sentence of the first paragraph of this section.
SECTION XX Section 185A of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the first paragraph the following paragraph:-
“Ticket reseller shall mean any person, entity, corporation or association engaged in the business of reselling, offering for resale, or negotiating the resale of tickets of admission or other evidence of right of entry to any sporting event, theatrical exhibition, public show, or public amusement or exhibition, including officers, agents and employees of such person, entity, corporation, or association. A person, entity, corporation, or association shall be deemed to be “engaged in the business of resale” if such person, entity, corporation, or association has sold more than 100 sets of tickets by means of telephone, mail, delivery, service, facsimile, internet, email, or other electronic means in the preceding twelve months. A resale shall not include the initial sale of any event ticket by the ticket issuer.
SECTION XXX Section 185A of Chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following:-
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meaning:
“Non-Transferable Ticketing System” means restricting, though contractual or technological means, a ticket purchaser’s ability to freely give away or resell the tickets they have purchased through a ticket platform that is not affiliated with the ticket issuer.
“Ticket issuer” means any person that makes tickets available, directly or indirectly, to an entertainment event, and may include the operator of a venue; the sponsor or promoter of an entertainment event; a sports team participating in an entertainment event or a league whose teams are participating in an entertainment event; a theatre company, musical group or similar participant in an entertainment event; or an agent of any such person.
“Ticket Platform” means a marketplace that enables consumers to purchase and sell tickets.
SECTION XXXX Section 185A of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by deleting the second paragraph of this section.
SECTION XXXXX. Chapter 140 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by striking out section 185D, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 185D. Consumer protection standards relative to the purchase, sale, and resale of tickets:
(a) Any person who resells a ticket shall:
(1) Maintain a toll-free telephone number, e-mail address, or other means of contact for complaints and inquiries regarding the resale of event tickets;
(2) Implement and reasonably publicize a standard refund policy that meets the minimum standards established in subsection (c); and
(3) Take responsible measures to safeguard against the resale of counterfeit tickets.
(b) Any person who resells a ticket can meet the requirements of subsection (a) by using a ticket platform that meets the requirements of subsection (a).
(c) The standard refund policy in subsection (a)(2):
(1) Shall provide a consumer who purchases an event ticket a full refund if: (i) the event ticket does not provide access to the event or venue of the event, provided the date and time of the event are correct on the event ticket; (ii) the event ticket has been cancelled by the ticket issuer for non-payment by the original purchaser, or for any reason other than an act or omission of the consumer; (iii) the event ticket materially and to the detriment of the consumer fails to conform to the description provided to the consumer; or (iv) the event ticket was not delivered to the consumer prior to the occurrence of the event, unless such failure of delivery was due to any act or omission of the consumer;
(2) Shall include the full order value paid by the consumer for the event ticket, together with any fees charged in connection with that purchase, including but not limited to convenience fees, processing fees, at-home printing charges, and
(3) May condition entitlement to a refund upon timely return of the ticket purchased, and may include reasonable safeguards against abuse of the policy.
(d) Provision of a replacement ticket to the same event that is in a comparable location, at no additional charge to the consumer, shall be considered providing a full refund for the purposes of subsection (c).
(e) If an event is canceled and not rescheduled, consumers are entitled to a full refund as provided in subsection (c)(2) from the person, ticket issuer, or ticket platform they directly purchased the ticket from.
(f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any person, entity or association, or an agent of any such person, entity or association subject to this section from implementing consumer protection policies that exceed the minimum standard set forth in this section, and that are otherwise compliant with this act.
(g) A person may not knowingly use or sell software to circumvent a security measure, access control system, or other control or measure used by a ticket issuer or ticket platform to enforce event ticket purchasing limits or to maintain the integrity of online ticket purchasing order rules.
(h) Notwithstanding any contrary terms or conditions, a) a ticket issuer may employ a non-transferable ticketing system only if the consumer is offered an option at the time of initial sale to purchase the same ticket in a transferable form that allows tickets to be given away or resold independent of and without requiring the consumer to log into the ticket issuer’s preferred ticket platform, without penalty or discrimination, and b) a ticket buyer or seller shall not be penalized, discriminated against, or denied access to an event solely on the grounds that, or the ticket platform through which, the ticket or tickets were resold.
SECTION XXXXXX Said chapter 140, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding after section 185H following new section:-
Section 185I. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a ticket issuer or venue operator may:
a) Maintain and enforce policies with respect to conduct, behavior, public health and safety, or age at the venue or entertainment event;
b) Establish limits on the quantity of tickets that may be purchased;
c) Elect not to offer tickets in a transferable form as required by the provisions of section one hundred and eight-five D if those tickets are sold or given to individuals or groups as part of a private event, or a targeted promotion at a discounted price offered because of the individuals or groups status or affiliation with religious or charitable institutions, societies or organizations or civic leagues or organizations not organized for profit but operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare, associations of veterans of any wars of the
United States, students, or groups or individuals characterized by a disability or economic hardship. Tickets issued through a non-transferable ticketing system pursuant to the exemption in this subsection shall not be offered promotionally to the general public and must be clearly marked as a ticket restricted to the specified individual or group."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-206
ECO 206
Northeast Arc Breaking Grounds
Ms. Lovely moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further that not less than $60,000 shall be expended for Break Grounds in Peabody operated by Northeast Arc for shortfalls resulting from fire damage”; and in said item by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$160,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-206-R1
Redraft ECO 206
Northeast Arc Breaking Grounds
Ms. Lovely moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended for Breaking Grounds café in the city of Peabody, operated by Northeast Arc, Inc., for costs related to fire damage repairs”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$160,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-208
ECO 208
Food Security Infrastructure Grant
Mr. Tarr, Ms. Gobi and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2000-0121, by striking out the figure "$25,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$35,000,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-209
ECO 209
Intergenerational Workforce Housing Pilot Program
Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended by adding the following section:-
SECTION X. The department of housing and community development shall develop a pilot program for intergenerational affordable housing development.
The program will seek to support individuals aged 60 years or older in providing housing accommodation to individuals to support local or regional workforce needs, in exchange for services or rent.
Eligible program participants shall be individuals with existing or secured employment contracts or agreements in a region they do not reside in, and any individual aged 60 years or older that owns their own home and has adequate accommodation available.
The department shall promulgate regulations for the administration of this program.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-210
ECO 210
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for economic development initatives by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce" and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-211
ECO 211
Housing Coordinator Program
Ms. Moran and Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce for a housing coordinator program and to evaluate options for motel-to-housing redevelopment on Cape Cod”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$350,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-212
ECO 212
Affordable Housing Septic Loan Program
Ms. Moran and Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0093, by adding the following words:- “; provided, that funding may be expended to the department of housing and community development, in consultation with the department of environmental protection, for a zero interest loan program for upgrades to existing residential properties to ensure compliance with Title 5 of the state environmental code; provided further, that eligible loan applicants shall be any public agency or limited dividend or nonprofit organization that owns or operates a residential housing facility that was previously approved for construction under the requirements of sections 20 to 23 of chapter 40B of the General Laws and is currently designated as low or moderate income housing by the department of housing and community development on the state’s subsidized housing inventory; provided further, that loan funding distributed from the program shall only be used by an eligible loan applicant to conduct, or contract for the following upgrades to a residential housing facility that was previously approved for construction under the requirements of sections 20 to 23 of chapter 40B of the General Laws and is currently designated as low or moderate income housing by the department of housing and community development on the state’s subsidized housing inventory: (a) physical upgrades to the septic system of a residential housing facility to ensure compliance with Title 5 of the state environmental code; or (b) transition of a residential housing facility from a septic system to a sewage system”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-213
ECO 213
Coalition for an Equitable Economy
Messrs. Gomez and Oliveira, Ms. Miranda, Messrs. O'Connor and Payano and Ms. Gobi moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Coalition for an Equitable Economy"; and by striking out the figures "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following:- "$600,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-214
ECO 214
Amplify Latinx
Messrs. Gomez, Eldridge and Mark, Ms. Edwards, Ms. Miranda and Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following:- "; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for The Latina Circle, Inc."; and in said item by striking out the figures "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the figures "$600,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-214-R1
Redraft ECO 214
Amplify Latinx
Messrs. Gomez, Eldridge and Mark, Ms. Edwards, Ms. Miranda, Messrs. Velis and Payano, Ms. Kennedy, Messrs. O'Connor and Lewis, Ms. Rausch and Messrs. Oliveira, Cyr and Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for The Latina Circle, Inc."; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$400,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-218-R1
Redraft ECO 218
Latino Cultural Center
Messrs. Gomez, Oliveira and Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Hispanic-American Library, Inc. to establish a Latino cultural center for western Massachusetts"; and
by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$250,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-218
ECO 218
Latino Cultural Center
Messrs. Gomez and Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following at the end thereof:- "; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Hispanic American Library to establish a Latino Cultural Center for the Western Massachusetts region";
and by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following:- "$600,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-219
ECO 219
Housing Insecure Youth
Mr. Cyr and Ms. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0012, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended for BAGLY, Inc. to provide innovative job training and wraparound support to LGBTQIA+ youth who are experiencing housing insecurity"; and by striking the figure "$16,240,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$16,640,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-219-R1
Redraft ECO 219
Housing Insecure Youth
Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0012, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for BAGLY, Inc. to provide innovative job training and wraparound supports to LGBTQIA+ youth who are experiencing housing insecurity"; and by striking out the figure "$16,240,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$16,390,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-220
ECO 220
Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley
Messrs. Gomez and Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following at the end thereof:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley to aid them in building racism-free communities, organizations and institutions";
and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-220-R1
Redraft ECO 220
Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley
Messrs. Gomez and Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Healing Racism Institute of the Pioneer Valley, Inc. in the city of Springfield to build racism-free communities, organizations and institutions"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-221-R1
Redraft ECO 221
Valley Venture Mentors
Messrs. Gomez and Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Valley Venture Mentors, Inc. in the city of Springfield to support its work with local entrepreneurs"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-221
ECO 221
Valley Venture Mentors
Messrs. Gomez and Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following at the end thereof:- "; provided further, that not than less than $25,000 shall be expended to Valley Venture Mentors in Springfield"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-225
ECO 225
Hope CDC
Messrs. Gomez and Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following:- "; provided further that not less than $25,000 be expended to the Hope CDC to help with the development of Springfield and Western Mass Black and Latino neighborhoods”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-225-R1
Redraft ECO 225
Hope CDC
Messrs. Gomez and Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 be expended to Hope Community Development Corporation in the city of Springfield to help with the development of underrepresented neighborhoods in the city of Springfield and in the western region of the commonwealth”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-229-R1
Redraft ECO 229
Caribbean American Carnival Association
Mr. Collins and Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston, Inc. for community events and programming"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$250,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-229
ECO 229
Caribbean American Carnival Association
Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following words:- "provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston, Inc."; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$300,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-231
ECO 231
Sponsor-based Permanent Supportive Housing
Messrs. Feeney and Moore, Ms. Miranda, Ms. Kennedy, Mr. Keenan, Ms. Rausch and Mr. Pacheco moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by striking out item 7004-0105 and inserting in place thereof the following item:-
"7004-0105 For permanent supportive housing units to house individuals experiencing homelessness and mitigate overcrowding in homeless shelters; provided, that not less than $3,005,000 shall be expended to sustain low-threshold sponsor-based leasing that had been previously linked to the pay-for-success projects funded through the Social Innovation Financing Trust Fund established under section 35VV of chapter 10 of the General Laws; provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities shall prioritize geographic equity when expending funds from this item; provided further, the executive office of housing and livable communities shall contract directly with the organizations that received Social Innovation Financing vouchers funded under 7004-9024 in fiscal year 2022; and provided further, that not later than March 1, 2024, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the distribution methodology and locations of units supported by this item …………….$8,355,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-236
ECO 236
Housing Families, Inc
Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by inserting the following:- "; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for the Museum of Science in the city of Boston to increase sustainability by improving and updating the building envelope"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-236-R1
Redraft ECO 236
Housing Families, Inc
Ms. Edwards, Messrs. Gomez, Brady and Keenan, Ms. Rausch and Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-9007, by adding at the end thereof the following:-and for implementation of programs to improve the health and welfare of residents in state-aided public housing; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended on funding for local tenant organizations at a rate of $25 per state-aided public housing unit occupied or available for occupancy by residents represented by such local tenant organizations, and provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be provided to establish a resident maintenance assistance pilot program for residents to receive stipends to assist maintenance departments. And further by striking out the figure “$1,250,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$4,200,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-237
ECO 237
Advanced Manufacturing Training Program in West-Berkshire-Pioneer Valley
Messrs. Oliveira, Gomez and Velis and Ms. Gobi moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0020, by striking out the figure “$2,500,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$3,500,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-237-R1
Redraft ECO 237
Advanced Manufacturing Training Program in West-Berkshire-Pioneer Valley
Messrs. Oliveira and Gomez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0020, by striking out the figure “$2,500,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$3,000,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-238
ECO 238
Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, Inc
Mr. Barrett moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, Inc. for staffing needs and enhanced programmatic offerings”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-239
ECO 239
Community Day Center of Waltham
Mr. Barrett moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to maintain patient safety and security at the Community Day Center of Waltham, Inc.”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-240
ECO 240
W.A.T.C.H., INC
Mr. Barrett moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to support staffing at W.A.T.C.H., INC.”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-242
ECO 242
Reentry Job Training
Ms. Jehlen, Mr. Gomez, Ms. Miranda and Ms. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0150, by striking the figure “$2,500,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$4,750,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-243
ECO 243
One-Stop Career Centers Funding
Ms. Jehlen, Messrs. Tarr, Keenan, Timilty and Brady, Ms. Miranda and Messrs. Lewis and Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0803, by striking out the figure “$5,960,051” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$15,000,000”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-244
ECO 244
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission
Messrs. Barrett and Eldridge and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended for Hanscom Field Advisory Commission for note-taking services and webpage and internet function updates”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$105,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-245
ECO 245
Massachusetts Downtown Initiative
Messrs. Payano and O'Connor, Ms. Gobi and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after item 7002-0010 the following item:
“7002-1517 For technical assistance to municipalities to promote compact, walkable downtowns that have a vibrant mix of commercial and residential uses, cultural and recreational amenities, and access to public transportation…..$600,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-246
ECO 246
Stoughton Train Depot
Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $3,500,000 shall be expended for the renovation of the Stoughton Train Depot Building in Stoughton"; and in said item by striking out the figure "$100,000 " and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$3,600,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-247
ECO 247
Boch Center
Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by inserting the following words; "provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Boch Center’s folk Americana roots hall of fame in the city of Boston to support the hall of fame’s educational mission and local economic development through programming and performances at the hall of fame”; and by striking out the figure “$1,184,019” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,434,019”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-249
ECO 249
Lynnfield Solar Speed Signs
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by inserting the following:- “provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the purchase of solar speed signs to facilitate a traffic and speed reduction plan in the town of Lynnfield.”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-250
ECO 250
MRVP Participant Study
Ms. Jehlen, Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Tarr and Eldridge, Ms. Edwards and Messrs. Keenan, Timilty and Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-9024, by adding the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be provided to the Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts to conduct a combination of surveys and focus groups with program participants, landlords and program administrators regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of the program, its impact on the lives of program participants and areas for potential improvement";
and by striking the figure “$179,597,023” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$179,797,023”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-251
ECO 251
YouthWorks
Ms. Miranda, Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Jehlen, Ms. Gobi, Messrs. Moore, Gomez and Brady, Ms. Kennedy, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Edwards and Messrs. Keenan, Collins and Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0012, by striking out the figure “$16,240,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$33,000,000”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-252
ECO 252
LGBTQ+ Senior Housing
Ms. Miranda, Ms. Edwards and Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, not less than $250,000 be expended to LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc. to facilitate access to welcoming, safe and affordable housing for low-income LGBTQ seniors through development of affordable housing; inclusive housing services and programming that addresses the needs of LGBTQ seniors; and to support and preserve open space to serve seniors in Boston;" and by striking out the figure $100,000 and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $350,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-253
ECO 253
JALSA's Confronting Housing Discrimination Curriculum
Ms. Creem and Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, Inc. for outreach related to and the operation of its confronting housing discrimination curriculum”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$300,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-253-R1
Redraft ECO 253
JALSA's Confronting Housing Discrimination Curriculum
Ms. Creem, Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Miranda and Messrs. Crighton, Feeney and Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, Inc. for outreach related to and the operation of its confronting housing discrimination curriculum and the development of additional curriculum units”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$300,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-253-R2
2nd Redraft ECO 253
JALSA's Confronting Housing Discrimination Curriculum
Ms. Creem, Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Miranda, Messrs. Crighton, Feeney and Cyr and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, Inc. for outreach related to and the operation of its confronting the history of housing discrimination curriculum and for the development of additional curriculum units”; and
by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$250,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-254
ECO 254
Norton Public Library
Mr. Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Norton for costs associated with the repaving of the driveway at the Norton public library"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-255
ECO 255
New American Association of Massachusetts
Messrs. Crighton, Eldridge and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting after the word “projects” the following:- “; provided further, that no less than $150,000 shall be expended for the New American Association of Massachusetts”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$250,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-256
ECO 256
Volt Hockey Adaptive Sports Program
Mr. Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to Space2Thrive, Inc. to support the Volt Hockey program, acquisition of adaptive volt hockey wheelchairs, and partnership with the Hockomock Area YMCA in North Attleboro and surrounding communities to expand access to the adaptive sport of volt hockey for people living with disabilities that have limited upper and lower body mobility"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$160,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-257
ECO 257
Paul Revere Heritage Site
Mr. Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Revere and Son Heritage Trust for the Paul Revere heritage site in the town of Canton”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-258
ECO 258
Asian Community Development Corporation
Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following words; "provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the expansion of the Asian Community Development Corporation retirement matched savings program for low-income Asian elders.” and by striking out the figure “$100,000 ” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-259
ECO 259
Downtown Beautification Project in Mansfield
Mr. Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a downtown beautification project in the town of Mansfield"; and by striking out the figure "100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-260
ECO 260
Route One Corridor Regional Sewer Infrastructure
Mr. Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $80,000 be expended to the town of Foxborough to provide a local match for federal funding awarded to study the feasibility and design of regional sewer infrastructure along the Route 1 corridor in Foxborough and other regional municipalities"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$180,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-260-R1
Redraft ECO 260
Route One Corridor Regional Sewer Infrastructure
Mr. Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $80,000 be expended to the town of Foxborough to provide a local match for federal funding awarded to study the feasibility and design of regional sewer infrastructure along the United State highway route 1 corridor in the town and other municipalities in the region"; and by striking out the figure "$10,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$10,080,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-261
ECO 261
Pepperell Housing Study
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Town of Pepperell for an affordable housing study”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$135,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-261-R1
Redraft ECO 261
Pepperell Housing Study
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the town of Pepperell for an affordable housing study”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$135,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-262
ECO 262
Stoughton Pickle Ball Court
Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by inserting the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of a pickle ball court in the town of Stoughton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-263-R1
Redraft ECO 263
Lowell Workforce Center
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for costs associated with the establishment of a workforce training center in the city of Lowell in conjunction with the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and Middlesex Community College”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-263-R2
2nd Redraft ECO 263
Lowell Workforce Center
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0100, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for costs associated with the establishment of a workforce training center in the city of Lowell in conjunction with the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and Middlesex Community College”; and by striking out the figure “$1,656,126” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,706,126”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-263
ECO 263
Lowell Workforce Center
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for costs associated with the establishment of a workforce training center in the City of Lowell in conjunction with the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Middlesex Community College”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-264
ECO 264
Worcester Caribbean Carnival and Black Heritage Juneteenth
Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Moore moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival in the City of Worcester"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$140,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-265
ECO 265
Boston Athletic Academy
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following:- “; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Boston Athletic Academy located in the Hyde Park section of the City of Boston”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- ”$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-266-R1
Redraft ECO 266
Community First Project
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to BlueForce Strategies Inc. to provide law enforcement organizations in the commonwealth with no-cost training in areas such as de-escalation, stress mitigation and management through its Community First Project"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-266
ECO 266
Community First Project
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for BlueForce Strategies, Inc. to provide law enforcement organizations in the commonwealth with no-cost training in areas such as de-escalation, stress mitigation and management through its Community First Project"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$350,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-267
ECO 267
Dedham Downtown Greenspace and Economic Vitality Project
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "provided further, not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Dedham for the design and construction of a downtown green space”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$300,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-268
ECO 268
Fairbanks House
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following:- "provided further, not less than $15,000 be expended for restoration of signage at the Fairbanks House Historical Site in Dedham”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-“$115,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-269
ECO 269
Building Pathways
Ms. Jehlen and Messrs. Velis, Mark, O'Connor and Pacheco moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0100, by inserting the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for construction industry apprenticeship and career preparedness training programs administered by Building Pathways, Inc. aimed at increasing the participation of socially and economically disadvantaged populations,”;
and in said item by striking out the figure "$1,656,126" and inserting in place there of, the following figure:- "$1,756,126".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-270
ECO 270
Real Estate Technical Assistance
Messrs. Cronin and Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after item 7002-0010 the following item:
“XXXX-XXXX For the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency to provide real estate technical assistance and consulting services to municipalities and other public entities; provided, that such technical assistance shall be awarded through the Community One-Stop for Growth application portal administered by the executive office of economic development………….. 1,000,000”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-271-R1
Redraft ECO 271
FORGE Merrimack Valley
Messrs. Kennedy, Velis, Gomez and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0010, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for FORGE for the operation of a state-wide program to promote local supply chains, post-pandemic job growth, innovation in manufacturing and future resiliency and to provide startups with manufacturing readiness supports and connections to commonwealth-based manufacturers"; and by striking out the figure “$4,232,085” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$4,407,085”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-271
ECO 271
FORGE Merrimack Valley
Messrs. Kennedy, Velis, Gomez and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0010, by adding the following words, "Provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to FORGE to operate a state-wide program which promotes manufacturing and innovation 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"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-272
ECO 272
Stoughton Cyber Access to Town Services
Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Town of Stoughton for a study of Cloud-based software to allow increased cyber access to town services in the town of Stoughton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$300,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-273
ECO 273
Forbes House Museum Renovations
Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0640-0300, by inserting the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for barn and other building renovations at the Forbes House Museum in the town of Milton"; and by striking out the figure "$25,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$25,075,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-274
ECO 274
Merrimack Repertory Theatre
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Merrimack Repertory Theatre in the City of Lowell”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$120,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-275
ECO 275
Riverside Theatre Works
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following: “; and provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the purposes of the operation of the programs of the Riverside Theatre Works, an arts organization located in the Hyde Park section of the City of Boston”; and further, by striking the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure “$130,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-276
ECO 276
Roslindale Gateway Path
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Roslindale Gateway Path project located in the Roslindale section of the City of Boston" and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-277-R1
Redraft ECO 277
The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts in the Jamaica Plain section of the city of Boston for programming and operations"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$110,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-277
ECO 277
The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following:- "; provided further that no less than $10,000 shall be allocated to The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of the city of Boston for programming and operations"; and further amends said line item by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure "$110,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-278
ECO 278
The Footlight Club
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following:- "; provided further that no less than $10,000 shall be allocated to The Footlight Club in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of the city of Boston for programming and operations"; and by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure "$110,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-278-R1
Redraft ECO 278
The Footlight Club
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Footlight Club in the Jamaica Plain section of the city of Boston for programming and operations"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$110,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-279
ECO 279
Eliminate Asset Limits for Homeless Shelters
Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Miranda, Ms. Jehlen and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section X the following sections:-
“SECTION XX. Section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 48, the words “or personal property”.
SECTION XX. Subsection (B) of said section 30 of said chapter 23B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the second paragraph the following paragraph:-
A person shall not be denied assistance under this section based wholly or in part on the amount of the person’s assets; provided, however, that any income generated by such assets may be treated as countable income.”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-280-R1
Redraft ECO 280
In the Hour of Need Family Shelter
Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Moore moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the In the Hour of Need Family Shelter in the city of Worcester to assist families in transporting children to childcare, summer camps and group outings"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$120,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-280
ECO 280
In the Hour of Need Family Shelter
Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Moore moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be provided to the In the Hour of Need Family Shelter to assist families in transporting children to childcare, summer camps, and group outings"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$115,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-281
ECO 281
Hyde Park Health and Wellness Center
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following:- "; provided further that no less than $25,000 be expended for the purpose of studying the feasibility of the development of a health and wellness center in the Hyde Park neighborhood of the city of Boston"; and by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-282
ECO 282
Devens Housing Cap Elimination
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section __ the following section:-
Section __. Chapter 498 of the Acts of 1993, as previously amended, is hereby further amended by inserting the following paragraph:-
“Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law or rule or regulation, plan, reuse plan, by law or ordinance to the contrary, and to advance the regional development objectives for which the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone was established, and to ameliorate the ongoing housing crisis in the Commonwealth, residential, irrespective of the number of units, shall be a permitted use and housing a development goal in zoning district established by Article V(A)(13) of the Devens By-laws, any limitation on the maximum number of square feet of building space to be developed and/or used in Devens under the Reuse Plan and By-Laws established pursuant to section 10 of chapter four hundred ninety-eight of the Acts of 1993 and any limitation on the total number of residential units to be allowed in Devens under said Reuse Plan and By-Laws shall not apply to any submission of a development plan for unified permitting in accordance with 974 CMR 1.00 et seq. for consideration and approval by the Devens Enterprise Commission created by section 11 of said chapter four hundred ninety-eight.”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-283
ECO 283
Townsend Ecumenical Outreach
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further that no less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Townsend Ecumenical Outreach for infrastructure upgrades;" and by striking out the figures "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the figures "$135,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-284
ECO 284
Tourism Economic Development Marketing and Promotion
Messrs. Mark, Gomez, Tarr and Fattman, Ms. Gobi, Messrs. Moore, Eldridge, Oliveira, Cronin, Velis and Crighton, Ms. Moran, Ms. Kennedy, Messrs. Feeney and O'Connor, Ms. Rausch, Mr. Cyr and Ms. Lovely moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by adding the following words:-
“; provided further that not less than $5,000,000 shall be transferred to the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund established under section 13T of chapter 23A of the General Laws” ;
and in said item by striking out the figure “$1,184,019” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “6,184,019”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-284-R1
Redraft ECO 284
Tourism Economic Development Marketing and Promotion
Messrs. Mark, Gomez, Tarr and Fattman, Ms. Gobi, Messrs. Moore, Eldridge, Oliveira, Cronin, Velis and Crighton, Ms. Moran, Ms. Kennedy, Messrs. Feeney and O'Connor, Ms. Rausch, Mr. Cyr and Ms. Lovely moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be transferred to the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund established in section 13T of chapter 23A of the General Laws”; and by striking out the figure “$1,184,019” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$2,184,019”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-285
ECO 285
Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority, Housing
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:-
“; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be extended to the Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority for housing production”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$300,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-286
ECO 286
Berkshire Revolving Loan Fund
Mr. Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding at the end thereof the following:-
“; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire Revolving Loan Fund established through the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$250,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-287
ECO 287
Housing Assistance for Re-Entry Transition Pilot Program
Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-9034, in line 1, by inserting after "program" the following: "to be administered by the executive office of public safety and security in consultation with the executive office of housing and livable communities”; and also in section 2, in item 7004-9034, in line 3, by striking out the following: "8000-0655 and 8900-1100" and inserting in place thereof the following: "including, but not limited to, 8000-0655, 8900-1100, 7003-2021, 0399-1011, in addition to other nonprofit re-entry programs serving participants returning to the community from county correctional facilities and state prisons”; and also in section 2, in item 7004-9034, in line 4, by striking out the following: "department of housing and community development" and inserting in place thereof the following: "executive office of public safety and security”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-287-R1
Redraft ECO 287
Housing Assistance for Re-Entry Transition Pilot Program
Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-9034, by inserting after the word "program;" the following words:- “provided, that the program shall be administered in consultation with the executive office of public safety and security”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-288
ECO 288
Berkshire Tech Impact Collaborative
Mr. Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding at the end thereof the following:-
“; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to launch the Berkshire Tech Impact Collaborative in partnership with the Berkshire Innovation Center”;
and in said item by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$250,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-289
ECO 289
Massachusetts Cultural Council Charter
Messrs. Mark, Oliveira, Gomez and O'Connor, Ms. Gobi, Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Moran and Ms. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0640-0300, by striking out, in line 1, the following words: - “(i) amplifying cultural vitality in cities and towns through integrated community focused grants and initiatives; (ii) enhancing the commonwealth’s economic vitality by helping nonprofit cultural organizations, artists and other participants in the cultural tourism sector to thrive; (iii) enhancing creative learning experiences in schools and communities that instill agency in, and support the growth of, creative, productive and independent-minded young people; (iv) strengthening the council’s capacity to fulfill its mission and deliver the highest quality services to constituents; and (v) promoting more diverse and inclusive participation in the cultural sector by ensuring equity in policies, practices and opportunities;”;
and inserting in place thereof the following words “(i) stewarding programmatic practices that advance equity, diversity and inclusion; (ii) advancing the creative and cultural sector through building partnerships, identifying recommendations and storytelling; and (iii) ensuring internal systems, structures and ways of working reflect the council’s values of creativity, public service and inclusion and advance the sector’s needs;”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-289-R1
Redraft ECO 289
Massachusetts Cultural Council Charter
Messrs. Mark, Oliveira, Gomez and O'Connor, Ms. Gobi, Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Moran, Messrs. Payano, Kennedy and Feeney, Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Cyr, Timilty and Pacheco and Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0640-0300, by striking out the words:- “(i) amplifying cultural vitality in cities and towns through integrated community-focused grants and initiatives; (ii) enhancing the commonwealth’s economic vitality by helping nonprofit cultural organizations, artists and other participants in the cultural tourism sector to thrive; (iii) enhancing creative learning experiences in schools and communities that instill agency in, and support the growth of, creative, productive and independent-minded young people; (iv) strengthening the council’s capacity to fulfill its mission and deliver the highest quality services to constituents; and (v) promoting more diverse and inclusive participation in the cultural sector by ensuring equity in policies, practices and opportunities” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “(i) stewarding programmatic practices that advance equity, diversity and inclusion; (ii) advancing the creative and cultural sector through building partnerships, identifying recommendations and storytelling; and (iii) ensuring that internal systems, structures and ways of working reflect the council’s values of creativity, public service and inclusion and advance the sector’s needs”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-290-R1
Redraft ECO 290
Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be extended to the Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority for downtown redevelopment efforts in the city of Fitchburg”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$850,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-290
ECO 290
Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:-
“; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be extended to the Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority for downtown redevelopment”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,600,000”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-291
ECO 291
Northborough Sidewalk Repairs
Ms. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for sidewalk repairs in the town of Northborough"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$400,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-292-R1
Redraft ECO 292
Celebrate Cultural Diversity at the Quincy Multicultural Festival
Messrs. Keenan and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the Quincy Multicultural Festival to celebrate cultural diversity and build community through programming, including, but not limited to, music, art, food and games”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$105,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-292
ECO 292
Celebrate Cultural Diversity at the Quincy Multicultural Festival
Messrs. Keenan and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the Quincy Multicultural Festival to celebrate cultural diversity and build community through programming including, but not limited to, music, art, food and games”; and by striking out the figure “$1,184,019” and inserting in place thereof the figures “$1,189,019”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-293-R1
Redraft ECO 293
City of Fitchburg Development
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the city of Fitchburg for downtown housing development”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$300,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-293
ECO 293
City of Fitchburg Development
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:-
“; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be extended to the City of Fitchburg for downtown housing development”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$300,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-294
ECO 294
Greendale Revitalization
Ms. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended on the Greendale Revitalization Initiative in Worcester"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$850,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-295
ECO 295
Great Barrington Economic Development
Mr. Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting at the end the following section:-
SECTION XX. Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022 shall be amended in Section 2, in item 1599-6090 by striking out, the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Housatonic river water remediation efforts in the town of Great Barrington;” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Housatonic water remediation efforts in the town of Great Barrington;”; and
By striking out, the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the establishment of a regional transportation shuttle service between the town of Great Barrington and Wassaic station in the town of Amenia, New York;” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for Housatonic water remediation efforts in the town of Great Barrington”;
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-296
ECO 296
Massachusetts Fair Housing Center
Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Rausch and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0099, by adding the following:- "; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, Inc. to protect residents of the commonwealth from housing discrimination"; and
in said section 2, in said item 7004-0099, by striking out the figure “$11,408,005” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$11,558,005”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-297
ECO 297
Outside the Box
Messrs. Collins and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following words; "provided further that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for Outside the Box"; and by striking out the figures "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the figures "$225,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-298
ECO 298
South Middlesex Opportunity Council
Mr. Eldridge and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the South Middlesex Opportunity Council for a transportation pilot program and short-term triage case management.”; and
by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$400,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-298-R1
Redraft ECO 298
South Middlesex Opportunity Council
Mr. Eldridge and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc. for a transportation pilot program and short-term triage case management”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$400,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-299
ECO 299
Berkshire Funding Focus
Mr. Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:-
“; provided further that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to further support the work of the Berkshire Funding Focus program”;
and in said item by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-300
ECO 300
Family Promise Metrowest
Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following:- “provided further, that not less than $150,000 be expended for Family Promise Metrowest to provide services to address family homelessness."; and
in said section 2, in said item 7004-0107, by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$250,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-300-R1
Redraft ECO 300
Family Promise Metrowest
Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Family Promise Metrowest, Inc. to provide services to address family homelessness"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-301-R1
Redraft ECO 301
Berkshire Regional Cultural Facility Improvements
Mr. Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire Theatre Group, Inc. in the city of Pittsfield for the demolition of the rear barn of the former Thaddeus Clapp House located in the city of Pittsfield and for the creation of public parking to improve public safety and to enhance community access to the facility; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for lighting and other wayfinding improvements to the public parking areas of the Berkshire Theatre Group, Inc. located in the town of Stockbridge including, but not limited to, the Carter White walkway, which provides access through the property from state highway route 102 to state highway route 7; provided further, that not less than $38,000 shall be expended for the restoration of the historic blue steps at the Naumkeag house in the town of Stockbridge; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for facility improvements to the Southwick Recreation Center located in the town of Southwick"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$188,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-301
ECO 301
Berkshire Regional Cultural Facility Improvements
Mr. Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, in line number 1 by inserting after “projects” the words:-
“; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Berkshire Theatre Group for the demolition of the rear barn of the former Thaddeus Clapp House at 74 Wendell Ave in Pittsfield and for the creation of public parking to improve public safety and to enhance community access to this historic facility, and for other related public events”;
and "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for lighting and other wayfinding upgrades and improvements to the public parking areas of the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge – including but not limited to the Carter White Walkway which provides access through the property from Route 102 to Route 7" ;
and “; provided further, that not less than $38,000 shall be expended to restore the historic blue steps at the Naumkeag property in Stockbridge”;
and "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Southwick Recreation Center for Youth Sports and Activities facility improvements";
and in said item by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$188,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-302
ECO 302
Southborough Support for the Environment and the Disabled
Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the town of Southborough to support initiatives to promote the environment and increase accessibility for the disabled; and by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-303-R1
Redraft ECO 303
Farlow Park
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton to make necessary improvements to Farlow park, including to the Chaffin House property and Farlow pond"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-303
ECO 303
Farlow Park
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton to make necessary improvements to Farlow Park, including the Chaffin House property and Farlow Pond"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$250,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-304
ECO 304
Historic Newton
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton to upgrade and develop Historic Newton exhibits”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-305
ECO 305
Zamir Chorale
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $10,000 shall be expended for Zamir Chorale of Boston, Inc.'s musical and educational organization”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$110,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-306
ECO 306
Pathway to Possible
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Pathway to Possible, Inc in the city of Newton”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-307
ECO 307
Welcome Home
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Welcome Home, Inc. in the city of Newton”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$115,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-308
ECO 308
Newton At Home
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for financial assistance for qualified seniors in the city of Newton to receive the services of Newton At Home, Inc.”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$115,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-308-R1
Redraft ECO 308
Newton At Home
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for Newton At Home, Inc. to provide financial assistance to qualifying seniors in the city of Newton”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$115,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-309-R1
Redraft ECO 309
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4800-0038, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for Bet Tzedek legal services, a legal assistance program offered through Jewish Family and Children's Service, Inc.”; and by striking out the figure “$354,543,909” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$354,563,909”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-309
ECO 309
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Bet Tzedek client legal assistance program through Jewish Family and Children's Service, Inc.”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$120,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-310
ECO 310
Wayland Energize
Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for MassEnergize, Inc. to support programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the town of Wayland;” and by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$200,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-311-R1
Redraft ECO 311
Cheesecake Brook Improvements
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton for beautification and stormwater improvements to the historic Cheesecake Brook park and waterway”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$185,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-311
ECO 311
Cheesecake Brook Improvements
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton for beautification and stormwater improvements to the historic Cheesecake Brook park and waterway”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$185,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-312
ECO 312
Brookline Senior Center Microtransit
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Brookline for the development of a strategic plan for the senior center that includes a microtransit project”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-312-R1
Redraft ECO 312
Brookline Senior Center Microtransit
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Brookline for the development of a strategic plan for the senior center, including a microtransit project”; and by striking out the figure “$26,300,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$26,400,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-313-R1
Redraft ECO 313
Higher Ground Boston
Ms. Edwards and Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0108, by adding the following words:- "provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the implementation and evaluation of an Eastern Massachusetts network to provide support and services to homeless students and families based on a model coordinated by Boston's Higher Ground in the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-313
ECO 313
Higher Ground Boston
Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0108, provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the New Commonwealth Fund to assist in their work of expanding grant opportunities for Black and Brown-led non-profits across the Commonwealth
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-314
ECO 314
Brookline Outdoor Swimming Pool
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Brookline for a feasibility study of the development of a net-zero emissions outdoor community swimming facility, as described in Warrant Article 40 adopted at the town of Brookline’s fall 2022 town meeting”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-315
ECO 315
Wellesley AEDs
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Wellesley for the purchase of automated external defibrillators”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$130,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-315-R1
Redraft ECO 315
Wellesley AEDs
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Wellesley for the purchase of automated external defibrillators”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$130,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-316
ECO 316
Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition (MAWOCC)
Ms. Kennedy, Mr. Eldridge and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $670,000 shall be provided to the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition, Inc to build infrastructure, capacity, and expand program delivery"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$770,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-316-R1
Redraft ECO 316
Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition (MAWOCC)
Ms. Kennedy, Mr. Eldridge and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be provided to the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition, Inc. to build infrastructure and capacity and to expand program delivery"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$400,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-317
ECO 317
Wellesley Voting Equipment
Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Wellesley for the purchase of new voting equipment”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-318
ECO 318
Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4512-0205, by inserting the following:
“provided further that no less than $500,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development, Inc. to provide technical assistance to the regions and municipalities of the Commonwealth”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-319
ECO 319
AME
Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Associaco de Mulheres Empreendedoras Corp. to support its programming;” and by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-319-R1
Redraft ECO 319
AME
Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Associação de Mulheres Empreendedoras Corp. to support its programming”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-320
ECO 320
The CASA
Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0010, by inserting the following words:- "provided further that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción for the construction of The CASA Center for the arts, self-determination, and activism." and by striking out the figure “$4,232,085” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$5,232,085”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-321
ECO 321
Home Works
Ms. Lovely and Messrs. Mark, Velis, Keenan, O'Connor and Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0101, by adding the following words:- “; provided further that not less than $800,000 shall be expended to establish the Home Works program; provided further, that the Home Works program shall provide opportunities for children in the emergency housing assistance program to attend out-of-school time and summer programming run by youth serving organizations; provided further, that a youth serving organization shall apply to contract with the department of housing and community development to receive contract slots to serve children in the program; provided further, that, youth serving organizations shall obtain criminal offender record information for each staff member employed by the program with responsibilities that include direct care for children pursuant to section 172H of chapter 6 of the General Laws and sex offender registry information pursuant to section 178I of said chapter 6, as well as information that is publicly available from a registry of sex offender information that is operated or coordinated by the federal government; provided further, that the department may expend funds for the administration and implementation of the Home Works program"; and by striking out the figure "$324,051,902" and inserting in place thereof the figure "$324,851,902".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-321-R1
Redraft ECO 321
Home Works
Ms. Lovely, Messrs. Mark, Velis, Keenan, O'Connor, Feeney, Collins and Pacheco and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0101, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $800,000 shall be expended for the Home Works program to provide opportunities for children in the emergency housing assistance program to attend out-of-school time and summer programming run by youth serving organizations; provided further, that a youth serving organization shall apply to contract with the executive office of housing and livable communities to receive contract slots to serve children in the program; provided further, that any such youth serving organizations shall obtain, for each staff member employed by the program with responsibilities that include direct care for children, criminal offender record information pursuant to section 172H of chapter 6 of the General Laws and sex offender registry information pursuant to section 178I of said chapter 6, as well as information that is publicly available from a registry of sex offender information that is operated or coordinated by the federal government; provided further, that the executive office may expend funds for the administration and implementation of the Home Works program"; and by striking out the figure "$324,051,902" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$324,851,902".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-322
ECO 322
Charlestown Resident Alliance
Mr. DiDomenico moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Charlestown Resident Alliance in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-322-R1
Redraft ECO 322
Charlestown Resident Alliance
Mr. DiDomenico moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Charlestown Resident Alliance, Inc. in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-323
ECO 323
Improvements to HomeBASE
Ms. Jehlen, Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Rausch, Mr. Gomez, Ms. Miranda and Messrs. Brady, Keenan, O'Connor, Lewis, Feeney and Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0108, by striking the figure “$20,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$30,000”;
and by inserting after the phrase “24-month period from this item”, the following:- “; provided further, the executive office shall provide household assistance in an amount up to $15,000, or a higher cap established in line item 7004-0108, for subsequent 12-month periods to eligible families;”;
and by inserting at the end the following:- “prior appropriation continued”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-324
ECO 324
Affordable Housing Development
Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $46,000 shall be expended to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth, Inc. for their operating budget”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$146,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-324-R1
Redraft ECO 324
Affordable Housing Development
Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $46,000 shall be expended to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth, Inc. to support its operating budget”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$146,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-325
ECO 325
Coastal Economic Development
Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Plympton for water infrastructure improvements; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the town of Plymouth for the Plymouth Master Plan; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for solar panels at the Falmouth Community Veterans Center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Kingston for coastal stormwater mitigation; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Bourne for a library feasibility study”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$360,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-326-R1
Redraft ECO 326
Local Economic Development Project
Mr. DiDomenico moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Association of Women in Ministry International Inc. in the city of Everett to provide leadership programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Eliot’s Family Resource Center in the city of Everett to provide housing support, education, utility assistance, legal help and summer programming to families in need; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the John F. Kennedy Family Service Center, Inc. in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston to provide community services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for East End House, Inc. in the city of Cambridge to promote the well-being, academic achievement and successful transition to adulthood of children and youth from under-resourced families; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc. in the city of Cambridge to support anti-poverty programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for La Comunidad, Inc. in the city of Everett to support community programming and services"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$275,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-326
ECO 326
Local Economic Development Project
Mr. DiDomenico moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for The Association of Women in Ministry International in the City of Everett; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Eliot Family Resource Center in the city of Everett; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Kennedy Center in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for East End House in the city of Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee in the city of Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for La Comunidad, Inc in the city of Everett".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-328
ECO 328
Beebe library in the Town of Wakefield capital improvements
Mr. Lewis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for capital improvements to the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in the town of Wakefield;" and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-329
ECO 329
Local Economic Development Initiatives
Mr. DiDomenico moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Transition House in the city of Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Just-A-Start Corporation's biomedical careers program in the city of Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Margaret Fuller House in the city of Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Chelsea Black Community in the city of Chelsea; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Community Action Programs Inter-City in the city of Chelsea; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for CONNECT, a financial opportunity center in the city of Chelsea."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-329-R1
Redraft ECO 329
Local Economic Development Initiatives
Mr. DiDomenico moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Transition House, Inc. in the city of Cambridge to assist in providing domestic violence resources; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Just-A-Start Corporation's biomedical careers program in the city of Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Margaret Fuller-Neighborhood House Inc. in the city of Cambridge for its food pantry and services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Chelsea Black Community, Inc. in the city of Chelsea for programming costs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. in the city of Chelsea for programming costs; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for CONNECT, a financial opportunity center in the city of Chelsea, for programming costs"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$300,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-331
ECO 331
Get Konnected Fund
Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0010, by inserting the following words; "provided further that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the GK Fund, Inc., an organization supporting startup founders who belong to a demographic of socially and economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented groups, which may include, but shall not be limited to, women and people of color ; and by striking out the figure “$4,232,085 ” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$4,332,085 ”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-332
ECO 332
Western Massachusetts Tourism Economy
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. to market and promote the Pioneer Valley of Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties in-state tourism and visits from the New York and the New England region with a focus on small and local businesses;" and
by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$75,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-332-R1
Redraft ECO 332
Western Massachusetts Tourism Economy
Messrs. Velis and Gomez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following words:-
“; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Greater Springfield Visitor Bureau; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance improvements in the city of Agawam; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance improvements in the city of Easthampton; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Westfield Athenaeum”; and
by striking out the figure "$1,184,019" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$1,309,019".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-332-R2
2nd Redraft ECO 332
Western Massachusetts Tourism Economy
Messrs. Velis and Gomez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for federal Americans with Disabilities Act compliance improvements in the city known as the town of Agawam; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for federal Americans with Disabilities Act compliance improvements in the city of Easthampton; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Westfield Athenaeum”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$225,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-333
ECO 333
Volleyball Hall of Fame improvements
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by inserting the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for strategic marketing to increase visitation to the Museum of the International Volleyball hall of fame in Holyoke; and by striking out the figure "$1,184,019" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$1,284,019".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-335
ECO 335
Economic Mobility
Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after item 7004-9030 the following item:-
“7004-9032 For the operation of an economic mobility program to increase earned income and financial stability among residents of state-aided public housing and participants in the Massachusetts rental voucher program ………………$1,500,000.”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-336
ECO 336
Accelerating Training Opportunities For Commercial Truck Drivers
Messrs. Feeney and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0100, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $475,000 shall be expended for the expansion of the Teamsters Local 25 Driver Training Program for the purpose of accelerating training of commercial truck drivers, provided that these funds may be expended to purchase and install a commercial truck driving simulator to accelerate training opportunities for students; provided further, that the funds appropriated in this item shall not revert but shall be made available through June 30, 2026"; and by striking out the figure “$1,656,126” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$2,131,126”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-336-R1
Redraft ECO 336
Accelerating Training Opportunities For Commercial Truck Drivers
Messrs. Feeney and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0100, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $475,000 shall be expended for the expansion of the Teamsters Local 25 Driver Training Program to accelerate training for commercial truck drivers; provided further, that said funds may be expended to purchase and install a commercial truck driving simulator to accelerate training opportunities for students"; and by striking out the figure “$1,656,126” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$2,131,126”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-338
ECO 338
Boston Ballet
Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0640-0300, by inserting the following; "provided further that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Boston ballet"; and by striking out the figure “$25,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$25,100,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-339
ECO 339
Clean Energy Equity
Messrs. Oliveira, Gomez and Eldridge, Ms. Rausch and Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1595-3262, by inserting after "2050" the following section 15 of chapter 23J: “(iv) identified strategies to support historically underserved small & micro businesses including Black, Indigenous, Latine, Immigrant, and Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-340-R2
2nd Redraft ECO 340
Tourism Funding
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of West Springfield for the city’s 250th anniversary; provided further, that not less $15,000 shall be expended for the Children’s Museum at Holyoke, Inc. in the city of Holyoke; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for Amelia Park Children’s Museum, Inc. in the city of Westfield”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-340
ECO 340
Tourism Funding
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by inserting the following words:-
“; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of West Springfield for the city’s two hundredth and fiftieth Anniversary; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the city of Holyoke’s Fiestas Patronales;” and
by striking out the figure "$1,184,019" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$1,284,019".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-340-R1
Redraft ECO 340
Tourism Funding
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by inserting the following words:-
“; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of West Springfield for the city’s two hundredth and fiftieth Anniversary; provided further, that not less $15,000 shall be expended for the Children’s Museum at Holyoke; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for Amelia Park Children’s Museum”; and
by striking out the figure "$1,184,019" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$1,259,019".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-341
ECO 341
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Ms. Edwards, Ms. Miranda, Ms. Rausch, Mr. Keenan and Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4000-0005, by adding the following "Not less than "$400,000" shall be expended to" The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts for the purpose of enabling adults in Eastern Massachusetts to overcome social barriers, economic inequities, sexual and domestic violence to employment and economic development opportunities.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-341-R1
Redraft ECO 341
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Ms. Edwards, Ms. Miranda, Ms. Rausch, Mr. Keenan and Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0100, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended to the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Inc. to aid adult residents of the eastern region of the commonwealth in overcoming obstacles to employment and economic development opportunities, including economic inequities, sexual and domestic violence and other social barriers”; and by striking out the figure “$1,656,126” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$2,056,126”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-342-R1
Redraft ECO 342
Provincetown Film Society
Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Provincetown Film Society, Inc. for facility and heating, ventilation and air conditioning system upgrades"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-342
ECO 342
Provincetown Film Society
Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Provincetown Film Society for facility and HVAC upgrades" and by striking out the figure "$XXX" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$XXX".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-343
ECO 343
Wellfleet Ice Machines
Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the Town of Wellfleet for the purchase and installation of ice machines and ice storage equipment" and by striking out the figure "$XXX" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$XXX".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-343-R1
Redraft ECO 343
Wellfleet Ice Machines
Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the town of Wellfleet for the purchase and installation of ice machines and ice storage equipment"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$225,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-344-R1
Redraft ECO 344
Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Fattman moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0010, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in the town of Whitinsville for small business expansion and regional economic development initiatives”; and by striking out the figure “$4,232,085” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$4,482,085”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-344
ECO 344
Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Fattman moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7007-0150, by inserting the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Inc. in the town of Whitinsville for small business expansion and regional economic development initiatives”; and
in said section 2, in said item 7007-0150, by striking out the figure “$2,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$2,250,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-345
ECO 345
Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs
Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Martha's Vineyard Meeting Camp Association for the Tabernacle V restoration in Oak Bluffs"; and by striking out the figure "$XXX" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$XXX".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-346
ECO 346
Roslindale Village Main Streets
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Roslindale Village Main Streets, in order to further promote economic development opportunities for businesses located in the Roslindale Village Main Streets’ business district”; and further, by striking the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure “$125,000”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-346-R1
Redraft ECO 346
Roslindale Village Main Streets
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Roslindale Village Main Street, Inc. to further promote economic development opportunities for businesses located in its business district”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-347
ECO 347
Blackstone Valley EdHub
Mr. Fattman moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7007-0150, by inserting the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the Central Massachusetts Center for Business and Enterprise, Inc. in the town of Whitinsville for professional education support, small business expansion and regional economic development initiatives”; and
in said section 2, in said item 7007-0150, by striking out the figure “$2,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$2,350,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-347-R1
Redraft ECO 347
Blackstone Valley EdHub
Mr. Fattman moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the Central Massachusetts Center for Business and Enterprise, Inc. in the village of Whitinsville in the town of Northbridge for professional education support, small business expansion and regional economic development initiatives”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$450,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-348
ECO 348
Promoting Economic Opportunities for Cottage Food Entrepreneurs
Messrs. Fattman and Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section ___ the following sections:-
"SECTION 1. Section 146 of chapter 94 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 51, after the word “health.”, the following words:- Local boards of health shall not establish rules or regulations for cottage food operations.
SECTION 2. Section 1 of chapter 94 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of ‘cosmetic’ the following definitions:- ‘cottage food operation’, in sections 146 and 330, is a person who produces cottage food products only in the home kitchen of that person’s domestic residence for retail sale directly to the consumer either in person, including but not limited to farmers markets, public events, and roadside stands, by telephone, internet, or mail delivery. ‘Cottage food product’ in section 330, is a non-time/temperature control for safety food including but not limited to baked goods, jams or jellies, and other non-time/temperature control for food safety food produced at a cottage food operation.
SECTION 3. Said chapter 94 of the General Laws, is hereby further amended by inserting after section 329 the following section:- Section 330. (a) Other than requirements set forth in this section, a cottage food operation is exempt from permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labelling requirements for food establishments set by State law, the Department of Public Health, and local boards of health.
(b) This section does not exempt a cottage food business from any applicable State or federal tax laws.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impede the Department of Public Health or local health boards in any investigation of a reported foodborne illness.
(d) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude the Department of Public Health or local health boards from providing assistance, consultation, or an inspection at the request of the producer of a cottage food product.
(e) Cottage food operations must provide the following information to the consumer:
(1) the cottage food operation’s name;
(2) the cottage food operation’s address or personal identification number;
(3) the common or usual name of the cottage food product;
(4) the ingredients of the cottage food product in descending order of predominance; and
(5) the following statement: “This product was produced at a private residence that is exempt from Massachusetts licensing and inspection requirements. This product may contain allergens.”
(f) The information required in subsection (e) must be provided:
(1) on a label affixed to the package if the cottage food product is packaged;
(2) on a label affixed to the container, if the cottage food product is offered for sale from a bulk container;
(3) on a placard displayed at the point of sale, if the cottage food product is neither packaged nor offered for sale from a bulk container; or
(4) on the webpage on which the cottage food product is offered for sale if the cottage food product is offered for sale on the internet.
(5) If the cottage food product is sold by telephone or custom order, the seller need not display the information required by section, but the seller must disclose to the consumer that the cottage food product is produced at residential kitchen that is exempt from state licensing and inspection requirements; and may contain allergens.
(g) The Department of Public Health shall establish and maintain a voluntary cottage food operation registry. The voluntary cottage food operation registry shall only allow the Department of Public Health to issue personal identification numbers for cottage food product labels as an alternative to the cottage food operation’s address. The Department of Public Health shall issue a personal identification number to cottage food operators who have submitted applications for the registry that are approved by the Department of Public Health and have paid the registration fee. The Department of Public Health may charge a fee, not to exceed $25, to each cottage food operation registrant.
(h) The Department of Public Health shall make available an application for the cottage food operation registry that provides for the following:
(1) the cottage food operator’s full name,
(2) the cottage food operation’s address,
(3) the cottage food operation’s primary telephone number, and
(4) the cottage food operation’s primary email address.
(i) The cottage food operation shall update the Department of Public Health when there is a change to any of the registration details including their name, residential kitchen address, telephone number, and email address.
(j) The Department of Public Health shall not require cottage food operators to register for a personal identification number."
Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-349
ECO 349
Commonwealth Competitiveness Commission
Messrs. Fattman and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section ___ the following section:-
"SECTION XX. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there is hereby established a special commission and study on the competitiveness of the Massachusetts economy. The commission shall investigate the high costs of conducting business in the Commonwealth, high costs of housing, rise of remote work, and the net out-migration of Massachusetts residents. The commission shall document recommended steps that should be taken to make Massachusetts economically attractive and competitive. The commission shall consist of the secretary of housing and economic development or a designee; 1 member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; 1 member of the senate appointed by the senate president; 1 member of the house of representatives appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives; 1 member of the senate appointed by the senate minority leader; 2 members appointed by the governor, 1 of whom shall be an individual with expertise in housing development and 1 of whom shall be an individual with expertise in business development; 2 members of the Massachusetts High Technology Council; 2 members of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation; 1 member of the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA); 1 member of the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC); and 1 member of a chamber of commerce from each county, or a designee, appointed by the governor. The executive office of housing and economic development and its subdivisions shall provide technical support to the commission. The commission shall file its report and recommendations with the clerks of the house and senate, the house and senate chairs of the joint committee on economic development and emerging technologies, and the house and senate chairs of the joint committee on housing not later than June 30, 2024."