Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-202-R1

Redraft ECO 202

FORGE

Messrs. Kennedy and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0010, by adding the following the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $175,000 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 and future resiliency"; and by striking out the figure “$5,803,258” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$5,978,258”.