Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-197

ECO 197

Mattress Recycling Social Enterprise

Messrs. Kennedy, Eldridge, Lewis and Keenan, Ms. Miranda, Messrs. Barrett and Payano, Ms. Moran and Messrs. Fattman and Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2200-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended  for  the department of environmental protection to develop an employment social enterprise impact pilot program to provide funding for at least 1 nonprofit entity to provide recycling services with the overall goal of fostering job security for individuals facing barriers to employment through the provision of mattress recycling work opportunities, provided further, that eligible applicants shall have a demonstrated history of providing mattress recycling services in the commonwealth as an approved vendor to the department for not less than 5 years; provided further, that contracts through the program may be awarded for periods of not more than 5 years with options for renewal”; and by striking out the figure “$499,997” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$999,997”.