Public Safety Amendments

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-919

EPS 919

Westborough Fire Department Equipment

Mr. Moore moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $57,000 shall be expended to the town of Westborough for the purchase of gear and equipment for the fire department in the town of Westborough; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$157,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-920

EPS 920

Service of Civil Process Fees

Mr. Brownsberger moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section XX the following section:-

SECTION YY: Clause (1) of subsection (a) of section 8 of chapter 262 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the figure “$20”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$30"; and

In clause (2) of said subsection (a) of said section 8 of said chapter 262 of the General Laws, as so appearing, by striking out the figure “$30” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $45.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-921

EPS 921

Nonprofit Security Personnel Program

Ms. Creem, Mr. Lewis, Ms. Rausch and Messrs. Velis, O'Connor, Cyr and Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-1127, by striking out the figure “300,000” an inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “500,000”; and by striking out the figure “5,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “5,200,000”

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-922

EPS 922

Police Officer Recruitment and Retention Study

Messrs. Tarr and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section ____ the following section: - 

"Section _____. (a) There shall be a commission to study the current status of police officer retention and recruitment in the commonwealth and issues relating to maintaining a sufficient, qualified and diverse policing workforce that is reflective of the commonwealth’s population. The commission shall consist of: the chairs of the joint committee on public safety and homeland security, who shall serve as co-chairs; the chairs of the joint committee on racial equity, civil rights, and inclusion; the secretary of public safety and security or a designee; the secretary of labor and workforce development or a designee; the executive director of the municipal police training committee; 1 member appointed by the minority leader of the senate; 1 member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives; 3 members appointed by the governor, 1 of whom shall be a police officer below the rank of sergeant, 1 of whom shall be a police officer at or above the rank of lieutenant with experience in personnel issues and 1 of whom shall be a retired judge who has served in the commonwealth; 3 members appointed by the attorney general, 1 of whom shall be an attorney with experience in in law enforcement related matters, 1 of whom shall be an attorney with experience in civil rights and 1 of whom shall be from a community-based organization; 1 member appointed by the Massachusetts peace officer standards and training commission; 1 member appointed by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, Inc., who shall be a police chief in the commonwealth; 1 member appointed by the co-chairs who shall have expertise in psychology; 1 member appointed by the co-chairs who shall have expertise is sociology; 1 member appointed by the secretary of education, who shall have experience in the education of those pursuing careers in law enforcement; 1 representative of the Massachusetts Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers, Inc.; 1 representative of the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Reform Coalition; and 1 representative of the ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts, Inc.. 

(b) The study shall include an examination of factors that may affect recruitment and retention including, but not limited to: (i) the rigors of the job; (ii) the suitability of training; (iii) psychological barriers; (iv) any obstacles to the recruitment and retention of police officers who belong to historically underrepresented communities or demographics; and (v) any social, economic or other factors. 

(c) The committee shall conduct not less than 3 public hearings at geographically diverse locations across the commonwealth and shall accept written testimony. 

(d) Not later than April 2, 2025, the committee shall file a report on its findings,  including any legislative recommendations, with the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, the joint committee on public safety and homeland security, the joint committee on the judiciary, the joint committee on labor and workforce development, the joint committee on racial equity, civil rights, and inclusion and the senate and house committees on ways and means." 

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-923

EPS 923

Providing Flags to Next of Kin of Police Officer or Firefighter killed in the Line of Duty

Messrs. Tarr, Timilty and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section ___ the following section:- 

"SECTION _. Chapter 32 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 89E the following section:- 

Section 89F. If a sworn police officer of a police department of city or town, a sworn police officer of the department of state police or a firefighter for a fire department of a city or town, is killed, or dies from injuries received, or dies as a natural or proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his or her employment, while in the performance of his or her duty, their next of kin shall receive a flag of the commonwealth of Massachusetts and a flag of the United States during the memorial service, the cost of which shall be borne by the Commonwealth." 

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-924

EPS 924

Study on the Use of the Internet by Sex Offenders

Messrs. Tarr and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section_ the following section:-

“SECTION _. The joint committee on public safety and homeland security shall convene a task force to report on electronic communications and the feasibility of tracking sex offender internet use, via methods including but not limited to: (1) internet protocol addresses, (2) media access control addresses, (3) internet service providers, (4) electronic mail, and (5) instant messaging. The task force’s study shall address, but not be limited to, the following areas: (1) current laws and regulations; (2) other states’ laws, regulations, and efforts; (3) the feasibility of registration of sex offenders’ online addresses; and (4) relevant civil liberties issues.

The task force shall consist of 14 members: Four members of the joint committee on public safety and homeland security, one of whom shall be appointed by the house committee chair, one of whom shall be appointed by the senate committee chair, one of whom shall be appointed by the house minority leader, and one of whom shall be appointed by the senate minority leader; four members of the joint committee on telecommunications, utilities, and energy, one of whom shall be appointed by the house committee chair, one of whom shall be appointed by the senate committee chair, one of whom shall be appointed by the house minority leader, and one of whom shall be appointed by the senate minority leader; one member of the state police, who shall be appointed by the colonel of the state police; one licensed attorney, with experience in civil rights’ cases, who shall be appointed by the attorney general; and four experts who shall be appointed by the commissioners of the department of public utilities upon a majority vote, provided two of the experts have had significant knowledge of a private telecommunications company.

The task force may consult with other government agencies, both federal and state, as well as members of the telecommunication community.

The task force shall submit a report, including any draft legislation and regulations, to the joint committee on public safety and homeland security within 12 months of the passage of this act.”

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-925

EPS 925

Local Public Safety Projects

Mr. Moore 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 $44,000 shall be expended to the town of Auburn for the purchase and installation of a backup repeater and related equipment; provided further, that not less than $44,000 shall be expended to Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School for the purchase and installation of new HVAC units; provided further, that not less than $32,000 shall be expended to the town of Millbury for improvements and equipment for the police station in the town of Millbury; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Shrewsbury for a comprehensive code review and building assessment; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Shrewsbury for maple avenue park improvements”;

and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$270,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-926

EPS 926

Police Officer Health and Wellness

Ms. Lovely and Messrs. Eldridge and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0000, by adding the following words:- "provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be allocated for a municipal grant program for police officer cancer screenings including advance blood testing and, or, imaging"; and by striking out the figure "$40,304,215" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$40,554,215".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-927

EPS 927

Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, Incorporated

Ms. Lovely 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 $75,000 shall be expended to the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, Incorporated to provide mental health, wellness, and suicide prevention services to emergency service providers in Northeastern Massachusetts"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-928

EPS 928

Bridgewater State Hospital Monitoring

Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-0001, by adding the following words:- "not less than 125,000 shall be expended for the Disability Law Center, Inc. to monitor the efficacy of service delivery at Bridgewater state hospital, including units at the Old Colony correctional center and the treatment center provided further, that the Disability Law Center, Inc. may investigate the physical environment of said facilities, including infrastructure issues and may use methods including, but not limited to, testing and sampling the physical and environmental conditions, whether or not they are utilized by patients or incarcerated persons provided further, that the Disability Law Center, Inc. may monitor their continuity if care for persons who are discharged from Bridgewater State Hospital to county correctional facilities or department of mental health facilities, including assessment of the efficacy of admission, discharge and transfer planning procedures and coordination between the department of correction, Wellpath LLC, the department of mental health and county correctional facilities and provided further, that at least once every 6 months, the Disability Law Center Inc. shall report on the impact of these reforms on those served at Bridgewater state hospital and submit biannual reports to the joint committee on mental health, substance and recovery, the joint committee on the judiciary, the house and senate committees on ways and means, the senate president and the speaker of the house of representatives"; and by striking out the figure “$775,349,595” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$775,474,595”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-928-R1

Redraft EPS 928

Bridgewater State Hospital Monitoring

Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-0001, by adding the following words:- "provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Disability Law Center, Inc. to monitor the efficacy of service delivery at Bridgewater state hospital, including units at the Old Colony correctional center and the treatment center; provided further, that the Disability Law Center, Inc. may investigate the physical environment of said facilities, including infrastructure issues and may use methods including, but not limited to, testing and sampling the physical and environmental conditions, whether or not they are utilized by patients or incarcerated persons; provided further, that the Disability Law Center, Inc. may monitor their continuity if care for persons who are discharged from Bridgewater State Hospital to county correctional facilities or department of mental health facilities, including assessment of the efficacy of admission, discharge and transfer planning procedures and coordination between the department of correction, Wellpath LLC, the department of mental health and county correctional facilities; and provided further, that at least once every 6 months, the Disability Law Center Inc. shall report on the impact of these reforms on those served at Bridgewater state hospital and submit biannual reports to the joint committee on mental health, substance and recovery, the joint committee on the judiciary, the house and senate committees on ways and means, the senate president and the speaker of the house of representatives"; and by striking out the figure “$775,349,595” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$775,474,595”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-929

EPS 929

Score4More

Ms. Miranda 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 $50,000 shall be expended to Compete with Purpose, Inc. for the Score4More, Inc.’s annual Save R Streets event, a 2-day basketball tournament and peace weekend aimed at reducing violence 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: FY2025-S4-930

EPS 930

We Are Better Together Warren Daniel Hairston Project, Inc

Ms. Miranda 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 $50,000 shall be expended to the We Are Better Together Warren Daniel Hairston Project, Inc for violence prevention programming, resource coordination and supports for women and girls impacted by homicide and incarceration to prevent the cycles of violence and trauma"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-931

EPS 931

Spencer Public Safety Upgrades

Mr. Durant 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 $55,000 shall be expended for the purpose of improvements to the Spencer Police Department and for the purpose of a rescue truck for the Spencer Fire Department in the town of Spencer”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$155,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-931-R1

Redraft EPS 931

Spencer Public Safety Upgrades

Mr. Durant 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 $55,000 shall be expended to the town of Spencer for improvements at the police department and for the purchase of a rescue truck for the fire department”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$155,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-932-R1

Redraft EPS 932

Barre Fire Pickup Truck

Mr. Durant moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for the purchase of a new fire pickup truck for the fire department in the town of Barre”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - “$170,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-932

EPS 932

Barre Fire Pickup Truck

Mr. Durant moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for the purpose of a new fire pick up truck for the Barre Fire Department in the town of Barre”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - “$170,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-933

EPS 933

AED Grant Program

Messrs. Fattman, Tarr, O'Connor, Cronin, Feeney and Montigny 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 $500,000 shall be expended for a grant program to be administered by the executive office of public safety and security for municipalities, public colleges and universities and nonprofit organizations to purchase automated external defibrillators or service existing automated external defibrillators for public safety and first responder vehicles; provided further, that priority shall be given to municipalities with a population of not more than of 20,000 persons and to nonprofit organizations that do not possess an automated external defibrillator; provided further, that not later than March 1, 2025, the secretary of public safety and security shall submit a report to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a list of the municipalities, public colleges and universities and nonprofit organizations receiving grant funds; and (ii) the amount of grant funds distributed to each municipality, public college and university and nonprofit organization”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$600,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-934

EPS 934

Red Flag Law Public Awareness Campaign

Ms. Creem and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after 8000-0313, the following item:-

"xxxx-xxxx: For the executive office of public safety and security to create a public awareness campaign about Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Massachusetts, which shall include, but not be limited to, information about the current Massachusetts law on Extreme Risk Protection Orders, who is eligible to petition for an Extreme Risk Prevention Order, and the process of applying for an Extreme Risk Protection Order. This campaign shall be updated to reflect any prospective changes to the law.......................$250,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-934-R1

Redraft EPS 934

Red Flag Law Public Awareness Campaign

Ms. Creem and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4513-1136, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for a public awareness campaign administered by the department of public health in consultation with the executive office of public safety and security to educate and promote awareness about extreme risk protection orders in the commonwealth, which shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding: (i) chapter 140 of the General Laws and other laws and regulations relative to extreme risk protection orders; (ii) the petition eligibility for extreme risk protection orders; and (iii) the process to apply for an extreme risk protection order; provided further, that said public awareness campaign shall be updated to reflect any prospective changes to laws or regulations relative to extreme risk protection orders;” and by striking out the figure “$75,558,041” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$75,808,041”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-935

EPS 935

Boiler Replacement at Hubbardston Center School

Mr. Durant 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 $66,000 shall be expended for the purpose of boiler replacement at the Hubbardston Center School in the town of Hubbardston”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$166,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-935-R1

Redraft EPS 935

Boiler Replacement at Hubbardston Center School

Mr. Durant moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words: - "; provided further, that not less than $66,000 shall be expended for the purchase of a replacement boiler at the Hubbardston Center school in the town of Hubbardston”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$166,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-936

EPS 936

Brookfield Police Department Improvements

Mr. Durant 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 $60,000 shall be expended for the purpose of the removal and replacement of failing insulation and drop ceiling tiles at the Brookfield Police Department in the town of Brookfield”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - “$160,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-937

EPS 937

Hardwick Town Hall Upgrades

Mr. Durant 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 $50,000 shall be expended for the purpose of town hall upgrades in the town of Hardwick”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “150,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-937-R1

Redraft EPS 937

Hardwick Town Hall Upgrades

Mr. Durant 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 $50,000 shall be expended for town hall upgrades in the town of Hardwick”; and by striking out the figure “$12,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$12,050,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-938-R1

Redraft EPS 938

No Cost Calls Reporting Requirements

Ms. Creem, Ms. Jehlen, Ms. Edwards and Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section 29 the following 2 sections:-

“SECTION 29A. Section 2XXXXX of said chapter 29 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 18, the word “services”.

SECTION 29B. Said section 2XXXXX of said chapter 29, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out subsections (c) and (d) and inserting in place thereof the following 2 subsections:-

(c) The department of correction and the sheriffs shall biannually submit to the secretary of administration and finance documentation of communication services provided free of charge in order to receive payments from the fund pursuant to subsection (b); provided, however, that documentation shall include, but not be limited to, the following information for each facility: (i) the total number of voice calls; (ii) the total number of minutes for voice calls; (iii) the total number of video calls; (iv) the total number of minutes for video calls; (v) the total number of electronic mail messages sent and received; and (vi) any additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary.

(d) Biannually, the secretary of administration and finance, in consultation with the department of correction and the sheriffs, shall report to the senate and house committees on ways and means and the joint committee on the judiciary on matters related to telecommunication contracts entered into by the department of correction and the sheriffs, including, but not limited to: (i) records of all payments for telecommunications services for incarcerated persons; (ii) an overview of contracts for all telecommunication services the department entered into, including the compensation structure included in the contracts; (iii) a rate sheet itemizing all charges to consumers for services or programs embedded in the telecommunications contracts, including charges for tablet services and transfers to commissary accounts via tablet; (iv) revenue derived by the department and the sheriffs from products or services embedded in the telecommunications contracts; (v) any policy governing access to voice, video or electronic mail communications; and (vi) any changes in telecommunication contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction.”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-938

EPS 938

No Cost Calls Reporting Requirements

Ms. Creem, Ms. Jehlen, Ms. Edwards and Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section___ the following section:-

“SECTION ___. Section 2XXXXX of chapter 20 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the word “services” in line 18; and said section is further amended by striking paragraphs (c) and (d) and inserting in place thereof the following:-

(c) The department of correction and the sheriffs shall submit quarterly to the secretary of administration and finance documentation of communication services provided free of charge in order to receive payments from the fund pursuant to subsection (b); provided, that documentation shall include, but not be limited to, the following information for each facility: (i) the number of voice calls; (ii) the total number of minutes for voice calls; (iii) the number of video calls; (iv) the total number of minutes for video calls; (v) the number of electronic mail messages sent and received; and provided further, that the secretary of administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary.

(d) Quarterly, the secretary of administration and finance, in consultation with the department of correction and the sheriffs, shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on the judiciary on matters related to telecommunication contracts entered into by the department of correction and the sheriffs, including, but not limited to: (i) records of all payments for telecommunications services for incarcerated persons; (ii) contracts for all telecommunication services, including the compensation structure; (iii) a rate sheet itemizing all charges to consumers for services or programs embedded in the telecommunications contract, including charges for tablet services and transfers to commissary accounts via tablet; (iv) revenue derived from products or services embedded in the telecommunications contract; (v) any policy governing access to voice, video or electronic mail communications, if such policy exists; and (vi) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction."

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-939

EPS 939

Leicester Fire Department Enhancements

Mr. Durant moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the purpose firefighter turnout gear and emergency preparedness enhancements for the Leicester Fire Department in the town of Leicester”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-939-R1

Redraft EPS 939

Leicester Fire Department Enhancements

Mr. Durant moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for firefighter turnout gear and emergency preparedness enhancements for the fire department in the town of Leicester”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-940

EPS 940

Ballistic Helmet and Helmet Grant Program

Messrs. Tarr and O'Connor 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 $500,000 shall be expended for a grant program for municipal police departments to purchase and maintain ballistic helmets, vests, and related equipment necessary for safe, effective, and timely response to threats to public safety involving high-powered firearms, provided further that no single grant shall exceed $5,000, and that the grants shall be distributed equitably with regard to geography and department"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in the place thereof the following figure:- "$600,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-941

EPS 941

Technical Fix to Commissary Language

Ms. Creem, Ms. Jehlen and Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section XX the following section:-

“SECTION XX. Section 171 of chapter 127 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence of subsection (b) and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:-

(b) The department of correction, state correctional facilities, state prisons, county correctional facilities and entities, sellers, suppliers or vendors contracting with such facilities shall not charge more than 5 per cent below the prevailing market price for commissary items.

SECTION XY. Section XX shall take effect on October 31, 2024.”

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-941-R1

Redraft EPS 941

Technical Fix to Commissary Language

Ms. Creem, Ms. Jehlen and Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section 66 the following 2 sections:-

“SECTION 66A. Subsection (b) of section 171 of chapter 127 of the General Laws, as added by section 51 of chapter 28 of the acts of 2023, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence.

SECTION 66B. Said subsection (b) of said section 171 of said chapter 127, as so added, is hereby further amended by striking out the first sentence and inserting in place thereof the following 2 sentences:- The department of correction, state correctional facilities, state prisons, county correctional facilities and entities, sellers, suppliers or vendors contracting with such facilities shall not charge more than 5 per cent below the prevailing market price for commissary items. The department of correction and county sheriffs shall maximize discounts procured from bulk purchasing of commissary items or other contracting opportunities that reduce the cost of such items and shall not receive commissions, revenue or other financial incentives in any contract with a seller, supplier or vendor of commissary items.”; and by inserting after section 114 the following section:-

“SECTION 114A. Section 66B shall take effect as of October 31, 2024.”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-942-R1

Redraft EPS 942

Berkshire County Sheriff Opioid Task Force

Mr. Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8910-0145, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire county opioid education and awareness task force”; and by striking out the figure “$20,948,851” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$21,148,851”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-942

EPS 942

Berkshire County Sheriff Opioid Task Force

Mr. Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8910-0145, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the operation of the Berkshire Sheriff’s Office to be expended for the Berkshire County opioid education and awareness task force to address the catastrophic opioid epidemic”; and by striking out the figure “$20,948,851” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$21,148,851”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-943

EPS 943

Elizabeth Freeman Center

Mr. Mark 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 $250,000 be expended for a larger, new facility on the 43 Francis Ave in the City of Pittsfield and adjacent lots”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$350,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-944-R1

Redraft EPS 944

Firefighter Health and Wellness

Messrs. Timilty, Eldridge and Collins, Ms. Miranda, Messrs. Gomez, Mark, Pacheco, Payano, Feeney, Tarr, Moore, Fattman, Keenan and Cronin, Ms. Edwards, Messrs. Cyr, Montigny, Durant and Brady, Ms. Rausch and Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for a municipal grant program administered by the fire marshal for firefighter cancer screenings including advance blood testing and imaging"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$400,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-944

EPS 944

Firefighter Health and Wellness

Messrs. Timilty, Eldridge and Collins, Ms. Miranda and Messrs. Gomez, Mark, Pacheco, Payano, Feeney, Tarr, Brady, Velis and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $500,000 shall be allocated for a municipal grant program administered by the fire marshal for firefighter cancer screenings including advance blood testing and/or imaging"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$600,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-945

EPS 945

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: FY2025-S4-946

EPS 946

West Bridgewater Fire Department Turnout Gear

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $75,000 shall be expended for the purchase of personal protective equipment for the fire department in the town of West Bridgewater"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-947

EPS 947

Walker, Inc

Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4512-0205, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Walker, Inc. for development of a training academy for direct service, residential care, and case management staff in child welfare and special education settings to improve job readiness, strengthen child development knowledge and skills, reduce staff turnover, and improved continuity of care and services”; and by striking the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$350,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-948

EPS 948

Carlisle Police Department

Mr. Barrett 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 $5,000 shall be expended for the Carlisle Police Department for equipment to collect and study traffic data”; and by striking out the figure “100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “105,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-949

EPS 949

On-Site Academy

Messrs. Timilty, Gomez, Mark, Pacheco, Payano, Feeney, Tarr, Brady, O'Connor, Moore, Fattman, Keenan, Cronin, Velis and Durant moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0000, by striking out the figure "$1,500,000", and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$2,000,000"; and by striking out the figure "$40,304,215" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$42,304,215".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-950

EPS 950

Prison Mitigation

Mr. Timilty and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-0001, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that the department shall expend not less than $2,500,000 for municipalities hosting department of correction facilities; provided further, that each municipality hosting a department of correction facility’s share of the total $2,500,000 shall be divided equally per inmate, to be determined at the start of each fiscal year”; and by striking out the figure "$775,349,595" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$777,849,595".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-950-R1

Redraft EPS 950

Prison Mitigation

Mr. Timilty and Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-0001, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $1,200,000 shall be expended for municipalities hosting department of correction facilities”; and by striking out the figure "$775,349,595" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$776,549,595".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-951

EPS 951

Bridgewater Fire Department

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $500,000 shall be expended for the purchase of upgraded equipment for the fire department in the town of Bridgewater"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$600,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-952

EPS 952

West Bridgewater Fire Department Equipment

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $68,000 shall be expended for the purchase of a new set of electric jaws of life for the fire department in the town of West Bridgewater"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$168,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-952-R1

Redraft EPS 952

West Bridgewater Fire Department Equipment

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the purchase of a new set of electric jaws of life for the West Bridgewater fire department"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-953-R1

Redraft EPS 953

Milton Traffic Calming Measures

Mr. Timilty 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 $20,000 shall be expended to the Milton police department for dedicated speed prevention patrols on state highway route 138 in the town of Milton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$120,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-953

EPS 953

Milton Traffic Calming Measures

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $20,000 shall be expended to the Milton police department for dedicated speed prevention patrols on Route 138 in the town of Milton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$120,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-954

EPS 954

Milton Traffic Calming Measures II

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $20,000 shall be expended to the Milton police department for dedicated speed prevention patrols on Route 28 in the town of Milton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$120,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-954-R1

Redraft EPS 954

Milton Traffic Calming Measures II

Mr. Timilty 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 $20,000 shall be expended to the Milton police department for dedicated speed prevention patrols on state highway route 28 in the town of Milton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$120,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-955-R1

Redraft EPS 955

Randolph Traffic Calming Measures

Mr. Timilty 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 $20,000 shall be expended to the Randolph police department for dedicated speed prevention patrols on state highway route 28 in the city known as the town of Randolph"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$120,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-955

EPS 955

Randolph Traffic Calming Measures

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $20,000 shall be expended to the Randolph police department for dedicated speed prevention patrols on Route 28 in the town of Randolph".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-956

EPS 956

Emerging Adult Reentry Grant Program

Ms. Creem, Ms. Miranda and Messrs. Eldridge, Gomez, Lewis, Keenan, Payano, Collins and Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0655, by inserting after the words "provide administrative support" the following:- "and training"; by inserting after the words "program evaluation" the following:- ", and to provide training and technical assistance to any other organization or institution working on emerging adult justice initiatives"; by inserting after the words "5 years" the following:- "with options for additional renewal periods;" and by striking out the figure "$7,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$8,000,000"

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-956-R1

Redraft EPS 956

Emerging Adult Reentry Grant Program

Ms. Creem, Ms. Miranda, Messrs. Eldridge, Gomez, Lewis, Keenan, Payano, Collins and Feeney and Ms. Lovely moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0655, by inserting after the word " support" the following words:- "and training"; and by inserting after the word "evaluation" the following words:- "and to provide training and technical assistance to any other organization or institution working on emerging adult justice initiatives"; and by inserting after the word "years", the third time it appears, the following words:- "with options for additional renewal periods".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-957

EPS 957

Involuntary Towing Council

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section _ the following section:-

“Section _. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there is hereby established an Involuntary Towing Council, which shall serve as a forum for representatives of the towing industry to meet with representatives of various state agencies responsible for the oversight, enforcement and regulation of involuntary towing.

The council shall evaluate current processes, practices and standards and (1) make recommendations for eliminating the duplication of work among various state agencies; (2) make recommendations to promote uniformity of enforcement and operational policies governing involuntary towing; (3) make recommendations to promote the timely clearance of involuntarily towed vehicles (4) consider and make recommendations relative to the impact state policies have on the ability or interest of towing companies to perform involuntary tows; (4) consider and recommend any new policies relative to improved safety measures, particularly as to the towing alternatively fueled motor vehicles; and (5) consider and make recommendations concerning any other matter deemed relevant by the council.

The Involuntary Towing Council shall consist of the following members: a representative of the Massachusetts Department of the State Police; a representative from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities; a representative from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation; a representative from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles; a representative from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services; a representative from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection; four representatives of the Statewide Towing Association from different geographic regions; and a representative from the Massachusetts Municipal Association.

The council shall elect a chairman, at the initial meeting of the committee, from its members who shall serve for a period co-terminus with the Governor. The chairman, or his/her designee, shall be responsible to organize each meeting, notify the members, formulate the agenda, provide a copy of the minutes following the meeting and such other duties as may be required. The council shall only make recommendations or take actions by a majority vote of all members present and voting.

The council may make recommendations as the council deems appropriate to the Governor, the General Court or any related state agencies. The council shall convene a meeting no less than four times a year and have at least one public hearing; provided it shall provide an annual report of its findings and activities before December 31st of each year to the respective House and Senate Clerks.”

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-958-R1

Redraft EPS 958

Easton Fire Department Equipment

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the purchase of new positive pressure ventilation fans for the Easton fire department"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-958

EPS 958

Easton Fire Department Equipment

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $24,000 shall be expended for the purchase of new positive pressure ventilation fans for the fire department in the town of Easton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$124,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-959

EPS 959

Randolph Police Department Drones

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $75,000 shall be expended for the purchase of small unmanned aircraft systems for the police department in the city of Randolph"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-960

EPS 960

Randolph Fire Department Equipment

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended for the purchase of personal protection equipment for the fire department in the city of Randolph"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-960-R1

Redraft EPS 960

Randolph Fire Department Equipment

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the purchase of extrication equipment for the Randolph fire department"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-961

EPS 961

Randolph Fire Department PPE

Messrs. Brady and Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended to the Randolph Fire Department for the purposes of obtaining Personal Protective Equipment in the town of Randolph'; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-961-R2

2nd Redraft EPS 961

Randolph Fire Department PPE

Messrs. Brady and Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Randolph Fire Department for the purposes of obtaining Personal Protective Equipment in the town of Randolph'; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-961-R1

Redraft EPS 961

Randolph Fire Department PPE

Messrs. Brady and Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended to the Randolph fire department to purchase personal protective equipment"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-962

EPS 962

Milton Central Fire Station Building

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended for the renovation of the central fire station building in the town of Milton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-963

EPS 963

Braintree Fire Department Equipment

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $300,000 shall be expended for equipment for the fire department in the town of Braintree”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$400,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-965

EPS 965

Plymouth County Sheriff's Department Environmental Justice Education Center

Messrs. Brady, O'Connor and Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after item 8910-8718 the following item:

xxxx-xxxx for the operation of the Environmental justice Education Center at the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department Farm ...........................$250,000

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-966

EPS 966

Hampden District C3 Initiative

Messrs. Gomez and Oliveira 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 $50,000 shall be expended to the cities of Springfield and Chicopee for C3 police management in low income and downtown neighborhoods to facilitate community involvement"; and by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figures "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-967

EPS 967

Oversight Panel on the use of Breathalyzer Devices

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section _____ the following section:-

“SECTION __. There is hereby established an oversight panel to oversee the use of so-called breathalyzer devices to determine the presence and levels of intoxication by alcohol by law enforcement officials in the commonwealth, whose purpose shall be to ensure the proper use, maintenance, certification, and accounting for such use. The panel shall consist of the following individuals or their designees; the attorney general of the commonwealth, the superintendent of the department of state police, the chair of the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), the executive director of the Municipal Police Training Council, and the director of the Office of Alcohol Testing. the panel shall request and receive information from law enforcement agencies utilizing such devices, shall convene not less than annually, and shall make recommendations it deems necessary to the executive office of public safety and homeland security in order to ensure the proper use of such devices.

SECTION __. The Office of Alcohol Testing shall compile an annual report on its activities to ensure that testing in the commonwealth utilizing so-called breathalyzer devices to determine the presence and degree of intoxication by alcohol complies with all applicable and necessary constitutional requirements, and laws, rules, regulations, requirements, and procedures to ensure that all such use is conducted fairly, safely, lawfully, and in such a manner that maximizes its reliability and admissibility in judicial and other relevant proceedings. Said report shall include the number of such devices in use in the commonwealth, the number of personnel properly certified to use such devices and the status of their training, and any activities undertaken to ensure that the devices are being properly used and calibrated. Said report shall be filed with the executive office of public safety, the joint committees on public safety and the judiciary, and the clerks of the House and Senate not later than December 31.”

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-968-R1

Redraft EPS 968

Braintree Police Department Family Services Unit

Messrs. Timilty and Keenan 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 $50,000 shall be expended for the family services unit of the Braintree police department”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-968

EPS 968

Braintree Police Department Family Services Unit

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $200,000 shall be expended for the family services unit of the police department in the city known as the town of Braintree”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$300,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-969

EPS 969

Stoughton Fire Department In-Service Training

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $20,000 shall be expended for in-service training for the fire department in the town of Stoughton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$120,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-970-R1

Redraft EPS 970

Hanson Fire Department

Mr. Brady moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Hanson fire department for rescue training and cardiac screening programs in the town of Hanson''; and by striking out the figure ''$100,000'' and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- ''$150,000''.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-970

EPS 970

Hanson Fire Department

Mr. Brady moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended for the Hanson Fire Department for rescue training and cardiac screening programs in the town of Hanson''; and by striking out the figure ''$100,000'' and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- ''$150,000''.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-971

EPS 971

Stoughton Fire Department Equipment

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $5,700 shall be expended to purchase additional hoses for the fire department in the town of Stoughton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$105,700".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-972

EPS 972

Stoughton Fire Department Medical Supplies

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $54,100 shall be expended for emergency medical equipment and vehicles for the fire department in the town of Stoughton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$154,100".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-972-R1

Redraft EPS 972

Stoughton Fire Department Medical Supplies

Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for emergency medical equipment and vehicles for the Stoughton fire department"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-973

EPS 973

Violence Prevention in Multifamily Housing

Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-0111, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for targeted violence prevention initiatives in state- and federally-assisted housing, with a preference for sites that have been subject to enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Justice, and which may include programs to deploy credible messengers, divert criminal activity, promote youth engagement and other initiatives”; and by striking out the figure "$12,857,730" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$13,857,730"

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-973-R1

Redraft EPS 973

Violence Prevention in Multifamily Housing

Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-0111, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for targeted violence prevention initiatives at state or federally-assisted housing sites; provided further, that preference shall be given to sites that have been subject to enforcement actions by the United States Department of Justice ”; and by striking out the figure "$12,857,730" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$13,357,730"

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-973-R2

2nd Redraft EPS 973

Violence Prevention in Multifamily Housing

Ms. Miranda and Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-0111, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended for targeted violence prevention initiatives at state or federally-assisted housing sites; provided further, that preference shall be given to sites that have been subject to enforcement actions by the United States Department of Justice ”; and by striking out the figure "$12,857,730" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$13,257,730".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-974

EPS 974

Early Life Trauma Study

Messrs. Eldridge and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-0111, by inserting the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Racism-based Violence Injury and Prevention Lab at Boston College for the purpose of conducting a study to explore, document and understand the impact of early life trauma on those incarcerated in the commonwealth for violent offenses. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of correction shall permit investigators funded in this line item access to inmates in Massachusetts correctional facilities for the purpose of completing this study"

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-974-R1

Redraft EPS 974

Early Life Trauma Study

Messrs. Eldridge and O'Connor and Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-0111, by inserting the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Racism-based Violence Injury and Prevention Lab at Boston College to conduct a study evaluating the impacts of early life trauma on those incarcerated in the commonwealth for violent offenses; provided further, that, notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of correction shall permit investigators funded from this item access to inmates in correctional facilities for the purpose of completing this study"; and by striking out the figure “$12,857,730” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$12,932,730”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-975

EPS 975

Bristol County Immersion Reentry Program

Mr. Feeney 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 $10,000 shall be expended for the Attleboro Vincentian Immersion Reentry Project operated by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Attleboro in the city of Attleboro that serves incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals throughout the county of Bristol"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$110,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-976

EPS 976

Barnstable County Sheriff

Mr. Cyr and Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8910-8200, by striking out the figure “$33,085,852” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$35,257,813”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-977-R1

Redraft EPS 977

Publicly Accessible AED's

Messrs. Feeney, Payano, Tarr, Cronin and Keenan 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 $40,000 shall be expended to Sisters@Heart, Inc. for the purchase, installation, maintenance and related costs of publicly accessible Automatic External Defibrillators in the city of Attleboro, town of Norton and other nearby communities"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$140,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-977

EPS 977

Publicly Accessible AED's

Messrs. Feeney, Payano, Tarr and Cronin 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 $50,000 shall be expended to Sisters@Heart, Inc. for the purchase, installation, maintenance, and related costs of publicly accessible Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's) in the City of Attleboro, town of Norton and other nearby communities"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-978

EPS 978

Fire Fighter Turnout Gear for Norton Fire Department

Mr. Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $32,000 shall be expended to the Norton fire department for the purchase of turnout gear"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure “$132,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-979

EPS 979

Correction Commission

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by striking in SECTION 85 the following:-"(2) The 7 voting members shall include: 2 members appointed by the senate president, 1 of whom shall serve as co-chair; 2 members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, 1 of whom shall serve as co-chair; 3 members appointed by the governor who shall have experience in management, public finance, correctional policies and procedures or reentry and rehabilitative programming; provided, however, that no voting member shall be a present employee of a facility. The voting members on the commission shall reflect the geographic diversity of the commonwealth;" and inserting in place thereof the following:-(2) The 9 voting members shall include: 2 members appointed by the senate president, 1 of whom shall serve as co-chair; 2 members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, 1 of whom shall serve as co-chair; 1 member appointed by the senate minority leader and 1 member appointed by the house minority leader; 3 members appointed by the governor who shall have experience in management, public finance, correctional policies and procedures or reentry and rehabilitative programming; provided, however, that no voting member shall be a present employee of a facility. The voting members on the commission shall reflect the geographic diversity of the commonwealth.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-980

EPS 980

Essex County Search & Rescue Drone

Messrs. Finegold and Tarr 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 $35,000 shall be expended to NEMLEC Police Foundation, Inc. for the purchase of a drone and supportive equipment for use by member communities including, but not limited to, the cities of Amesbury and Haverhill and the towns of Andover, Merrimac and North Andover, and for other necessary related expenditures”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$135,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-982

EPS 982

Regional EMS Councils

Messrs. Feeney, Velis, Keenan, Tarr, O'Connor, Cronin and Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4510-0790, by striking out the figure “$500,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,000,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-983

EPS 983

Public Space Safety

Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-1001, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be allocated to the Massachusetts Department of State Police Troop H for dedicated patrols at Castle Island in the South Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be allocated to the Massachusetts Department of State Police Troop H for dedicated patrols along the Southwest Corridor Park in the Back Bay, Roxbury and South End sections of the city of Boston and the Paciuska Memorial Circle, Southampton Street Bridge and Edward Everett Square areas in the South Boston and Dorchester sections of the city of Boston”; and by striking out the figure “$382,853,231” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$383,003,231”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-983-R1

Redraft EPS 983

Public Space Safety

Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section 76 the following section:-

“SECTION 76A. Item 5011-0100 of section 2 of chapter 28 of the acts 2023 is hereby amended by striking out the words “$50,000 shall be expended for a study to be conducted by the department of mental health, in consultation with the naval construction and marine engineering program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, on the feasibility of converting a decommissioned ship or other water-based vessel into a floating hospital for mental health, substance use treatment and recovery services” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-$25,000 shall be expended to Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy, Inc. for biohazard cleanups along the Southwest Corridor park in the Back Bay, Roxbury and South End sections of the city of Boston; provided, further that not less than $12,500 shall be expended to Andrew Square Civic Association, Inc. for biohazard cleanup in the Andrew Square area in the South Boston sections of the city of Boston; provided, further not less than $12,500 shall be expended to Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Assoc. Inc. for biohazard cleanups in the Worcester Square area in the South End section in the city of Boston”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-983-R2

2nd Redraft EPS 983

Public Space Safety

Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-1001, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the department of state police Troop H to conduct dedicated patrols along the Southwest Corridor park in the Back Bay, Roxbury and South End sections of the city of Boston and the Paciuska Memorial circle, Southampton street bridge, Edward Everett square and Old Harbor reservation areas in the South Boston and Dorchester sections of the city of Boston; provided further, that the department may enter into an interagency service agreement with the Suffolk sheriff’s office to assist with public safety needs for events, including the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day-Evacuation Day Parade”; and by striking out the figure “$382,853,231” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “382,953,321”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-984-R1

Redraft EPS 984

Biohazard Cleanups

Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section 76 the following section:-

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-984

EPS 984

Biohazard Cleanups

Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 5011-0100, by inserting the following words:- "; provided further the $50,000 subject to section 2 of chapter 28 of the acts of 2023 allocated to the department of mental health for the feasibility study on converting a decommissioned ship shall be redirected and reauthorized to the Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy for biohazard cleanups along the Southwest Corridor Park in the Back Bay, Roxbury and South End section of the city of Boston", and by striking out the figure "$35,008,446" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$35,058,446".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-985-R1

Redraft EPS 985

MANG

Mr. Collins 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 $50,000 shall be expended to the Dorchester Armory to provide event safety”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-985

EPS 985

MANG

Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further that no less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Dorchester Armory to support event safety”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$250,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-986

EPS 986

Regional Parity for Fire Training

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for county-sponsored fire training programs and equipment in Barnstable county"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$200,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-988

EPS 988

Southwick Fire Equipment

Mr. Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:-“; provided further that not less than $12,500 shall be expended for the Southwick Fireman's Association for equipment upgrades in the town of Southwick" and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$112,500”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-989

EPS 989

Town of Washington Police Cruiser

Mr. Mark 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 $50,000 shall be expended for the Town of Washington to aid in acquiring a police cruiser”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-989-R1

Redraft EPS 989

Town of Washington Police Cruiser

Mr. Mark 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 $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Washington to acquire a police cruiser”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-991

EPS 991

Keyless Entry for Saugus Police Department

Mr. Crighton 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 $20,000 shall be expended for the town of Saugus Police Department to purchase a new keyless entry security system”, and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$120,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-992

EPS 992

Gear and Equipment for Saugus Fire Department

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further that not less than $65,000 shall be expended for the purchase of gear and equipment for the town of Saugus Fire Department"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$165,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-994

EPS 994

Prison Mitigation

Messrs. Cronin and Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-0001, by adding the following words:-"; provided further, that the department shall expend not less than $2,200,000 for municipalities hosting department of corrections facilities; provided however, no municipality hosting a department of corrections facility shall receive more than $800,000; and ; provided further, that no municipality hosting a department of corrections facility shall receive less than the amount allocated in item 8900-0001 of section 2 of chapter 68 of the acts of 2011; and by striking out the figure “$755,854,868” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$758,054,868”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-996

EPS 996

Berlin Public Safety Building Renovations

Ms. Kennedy 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 $40,000 shall be expended to the Town of Berlin to provide for renovations to the public safety complex” ; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$140,000” .

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-997

EPS 997

Public Safety

Mr. Velis 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 $60,000 shall be expended to the Westfield Police Department to purchase transportation equipment; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative for community programming”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-998

EPS 998

DOC Re-Entry Programs

Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-1100, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to support bonding requirements of employers who hire sentenced individuals directly upon release from a DOC facility or custody”; and by striking out the figure “$1,524,594” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,624,594”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-998-R1

Redraft EPS 998

DOC Re-Entry Programs

Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-1100, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to support bond insurance coverage comparable to the Federal Bonding Program established by the United States Department of Labor for employers who hire sentenced individuals directly upon release from a Department of Corrections facility or custody”; and by striking out the figure “$1,524,594” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$1,624,594”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1000

EPS 1000

Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Retained Revenue

Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after item 8910-8213 the following item:-

“XXXX-XXXX For the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office, which may expend for the operation of a prison industries program an amount not to exceed $50,000 from revenues collected from the sale of prison industries products; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate, as reported in the state accounting system........$50,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1001

EPS 1001

Local Public Safety Program

Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that $10,000 shall be expended for the Sandwich Fire Department for peer support services; provided further, that $5,282 shall be expended for the town of Plympton for acquiring a patrol vehicle; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended for the Town of Kingston for public safety efforts; provided further, that $30,582 shall be expended for the fire department in the town of Plymouth for equipment purchases”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$195,864”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1001-R1

Redraft EPS 1001

Local Public Safety Program

Ms. Moran 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 $10,000 shall be expended for the Sandwich fire department for peer support services; provided further, that not less than $5,282 shall be expended for the town of Plympton for acquiring a patrol vehicle; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Kingston for public safety efforts; provided further, that not less than $30,582 shall be expended for the Plymouth fire department to make equipment purchases”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$195,864”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1004

EPS 1004

New Braintree MA Regional Dispatch Center Radio Upgrades

Messrs. Durant and Fattman moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-1001, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that no less than $50,000 shall be expended for upgrades and replacement of the radio system for the New Braintree MA Regional Dispatch Center serving the towns of Brimfield, Brookfield, East Brookfield, Hardwick, Holland, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Petersham, Wales and West Brookfield”; and by striking out the figure “$382,853,231” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$382,903,231”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1004-R1

Redraft EPS 1004

New Braintree MA Regional Dispatch Center Radio Upgrades

Messrs. Durant and Fattman moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-1001, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for upgrades at the New Braintree Regional Dispatch Center, including for a replacement radio system”; and by striking out the figure “$382,853,231” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$382,903,231”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1004-R2

2nd Redraft EPS 1004

New Braintree MA Regional Dispatch Center Radio Upgrades

Messrs. Durant and Fattman moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-1001, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for upgrades at the New Braintree Regional Dispatch Center, including for a replacement radio system”; and by striking out the figure “$382,853,231” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$383,003,231”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1005

EPS 1005

HART Team

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-1001, by adding the following words at the end of the item:-"; provided that funds from this item shall be expended for the continued operation of the HART unit, so - called, to address hate crimes, and provided further, that said unit shall collaborate to the maximum feasible extent with local and federal law enforcement agencies"

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1006

EPS 1006

Hampden County Sheriff's Dept. - WMass Regional Women's Correctional Center

Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8910-1030, by striking out the figure “$4,965,798” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$19,965,798”

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1008

EPS 1008

State of Hate Report

Ms. Rausch and Messrs. O'Connor, Velis, Timilty, Tarr and Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-1225, by adding the following words:- “; provided, that not later than March 1, 2025, the executive office of public safety and security shall submit to the joint committee on public safety and homeland security, the house and senate committees on ways and means, and the clerks of the house and senate a report on the state of hate in the commonwealth, including but not limited to the number of bias-motivated incidents, without regard to whether the incidents constitute hate crimes, and any recommendations for combating prejudice in the commonwealth”; and by striking out the figure “$218,193” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$293,193”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1009

EPS 1009

Student Trooper Program

Messrs. Velis, Tarr and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8100-0515, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended to the Department of the State Police for the Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Student Trooper Program”; and by striking out the figure “$10,645,944” and inserting in place there of the following figure:- $10,725,944”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1010

EPS 1010

First Responder Suicide Prevention

Messrs. Montigny, Brady, O'Connor, Keenan and Cyr 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 $750,000 shall be expended to provide law enforcement agencies with access to critical incident stress management and peer support programs to address police officer mental wellness and suicide prevention under section 118 of chapter 253 of the acts of 2020”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$850,000".

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1011

EPS 1011

Eradicating human trafficking in Bristol County

Mr. Montigny moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0605, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that funds shall be made available for the Bristol district attorney's office"

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1012

EPS 1012

Mansfield Fire Equipment

Mr. Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $10,000 be expended for the Mansfield Fire Department for the procurement of car fire blankets”; and by striking the figure “100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “110,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1013

EPS 1013

Lunn Decision

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section _ the following section:-

“SECTION_. Chapter 276 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 20R the following section:-

Section 20S. (a) Any employee of the Commonwealth, or a public instrumentality or political subdivision thereof, who holds police powers or the powers of a sheriff or deputy sheriff, including but not limited to municipal police officers, court officers, and state troopers, and who has lawful custody of a person may, upon receipt of (1) a written request from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement requesting detention of such person on the grounds that there is probable cause that such person is a removable alien and (2) an administrative warrant for arrest or warrant of removal/deportation, detain such person for a reasonable period of time after such person would otherwise be released from custody in order to transfer custody of such person to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, provided that a supervisory officer of such employee’s agency has, in accordance with a policy promulgated in accordance with subsection (c), first determined that there are specific facts indicating that the person to be detained poses a threat to public safety; and further provided that such person be provided with a copy of such written request; and further provided that in no circumstances shall such detention exceed 12 hours unless an appropriate judicial officer shall have made a probable cause determination under the procedure set forth in subsection (d).

(b) As used in subsection (a), “specific facts indicating that the person to be detained poses a threat to public safety” shall mean that, at a minimum, any of the following facts are true with respect to such person:

(1) the person has engaged in or is suspected of terrorism or espionage, or otherwise poses a danger to national security;

(2) the person has been convicted of an offense of which an element was active participation in a criminal street gang, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 521(a);

(3) the person has been convicted of an offense classified as a felony, other than a state or local offense for which an essential element was the person’s immigration status;

(4) the person has been convicted of an aggravated felony, as defined under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43); or

(5) the person has been convicted of a crime of (i) domestic violence; (ii) sexual abuse or exploitation; (iii) trafficking in persons in violation of sections 50 or 51 of chapter 265 or like violations of the law of another state, the United States or a military, territorial or Indian tribal authority; (iv) burglary; (v) unlawful possession or use of a firearm; (vi) drug distribution or trafficking; (vii) second or subsequent operating or driving under the influence; or (viii) any other offense for which the person has been sentenced to time in custody of 180 days or more.

(c) Each agency of the Commonwealth or any public instrumentality or political subdivision of the Commonwealth that chooses to allow its employees to exercise the authority granted by subsection (a) shall promulgate a written policy designating which supervisory officers may make the determination required by subsection (a) before a person is detained and the criteria such supervisory officer shall use in making such determination.

(d) A determination of probable cause for detention shall be made by an appropriate judicial officer and promptly reduced to writing. The appropriate judicial officer shall consider any information presented by the detaining agency, whether or not known at the time of initial detention. The detaining agency shall present the information under oath or affirmation or under the pains and penalties of perjury, and may present the information orally, in person or by any other means, or in writing. If presented in writing, the information may be transmitted to the appropriate judicial officer by facsimile transmission or by electronic mail or by such other electronic means as may be found acceptable by the court. The determination of probable cause for detention shall be an ex parte proceeding. The person detained shall have no right to appear, either in person or by counsel. If the judicial officer determines that there is not probable cause to believe the person detained is a removable alien, then the judicial officer shall order that the person be released forthwith. Such a determination and order shall be filed in the District Court having jurisdiction over the location of the detention, together with all written information submitted by the detaining agency. Such documents shall be filed separately from the records of criminal cases, and shall be open for inspection by the public. If a determination under this subsection is necessary, the detaining agency shall present the information necessary to obtain such determination to the appropriate judicial officer as soon as reasonably possible after the detention begins, but no later than 12 hours after the detention begins.

(e) This section shall not be construed to give rise to a private right of action and shall not be construed so as to make unlawful any arrest in this commonwealth which would otherwise be lawful.”

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1014

EPS 1014

Veteran Mental Health Pilot Program

Messrs. Fattman, Tarr and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8700-0001, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to support military personnel mental health services”

and by striking out the figure “$13,530,282” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$13,780,282”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1014-R1

Redraft EPS 1014

Veteran Mental Health Pilot Program

Messrs. Fattman, Tarr, O'Connor and Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8700-0001, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to support mental health services for military personnel”; and by striking out the figure “$13,530,282” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$13,730,282”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1015

EPS 1015

Sutton Public Schools Safety and Security Upgrades

Mr. Fattman 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 $80,000 shall be expended to the town of Sutton for safety and security upgrades at Sutton Public Schools”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$180,000”.

Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1015-R1

Redraft EPS 1015

Sutton Public Schools Safety and Security Upgrades

Mr. Fattman moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the town of Sutton for safety and security upgrades at Sutton public schools”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$170,000”.