Consolidated Amendment #G to H.4000

Consolidated Amendment "G" to H4000

Labor & Economic Development

Fiscal Note: $25,056,750

Labor & Economic Development: 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 36, 41, 48, 49, 52, 53, 61, 67, 70, 76, 78, 87, 91, 103, 106, 109, 114, 119, 125, 134, 141, 149, 150, 151, 163, 167, 168, 174, 175, 177, 185, 193, 202, 204, 205, 207, 212, 216, 228, 251, 254, 265, 271, 285, 291, 305, 321, 322, 326, 338, 339, 340, 352, 359, 372, 379, 382, 387, 391, 392, 393, 395, 397, 398, 408, 424, 425, 426, 443, 451, 460, 480, 492, 503, 507, 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 522, 523, 526, 533, 537, 538, 542, 544, 548, 552, 560, 563, 564, 565, 566, 571, 574, 584, 602, 603, 604, 609, 611, 614, 615, 617, 618, 620, 621, 627, 630, 632, 638, 639, 647, 653, 657, 660, 662, 663, 668, 669, 670, 677, 678, 683, 693, 694, 696, 701, 702, 703, 704, 709, 711, 712, 722, 723, 725, 726, 733, 735, 738, 742, 743, 752, 766, 771, 773, 776, 777, 780, 781, 782, 783, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 794, 795, 796, 797, 800, 807, 814, 819, 825, 833, 837, 840, 841, 843, 845, 852, 867, 874, 877, 880, 888, 889, 892, 898, 907, 912, 914, 919, 924, 927, 928, 934, 935, 936, 943, 946, 947, 951, 954, 955, 959, 961, 962, 963, 964, 968, 971, 978, 981, 985, 988, 991, 992, 993, 999, 1000, 1001, 1002, 1009, 1018, 1043, 1050, 1059, 1063, 1065, 1068, 1074, 1076, 1078, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1087, 1088, 1089, 1095, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1114, 1115, 1123, 1125, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1133, 1143, 1144, 1150, 1153, 1154, 1157, 1161, 1171, 1174, 1176, 1179, 1181, 1184, 1186, 1187, 1189, 1190, 1191, 1193, 1198, 1199, 1204, 1209, 1212, 1215, 1217, 1224, 1229, 1234, 1235, 1240, 1243, 1246, 1252, 1254, 1259, 1269, 1272, 1277, 1278, 1279, 1281, 1284, 1287, 1289, 1293, 1299, 1303, 1307, 1309, 1312, 1315, 1317, 1331, 1334, 1335, 1339, 1342, 1353, 1354, 1356, 1357, 1360, 1361, 1362, 1363, 1364, 1366, 1368, 1370, 1372, 1373, 1377, 1380, 1381, 1384, 1385, 1389, 1392, 1393, 1398, 1400, 1403, 1405, 1409, 1411, 1413, 1415, 1417, 1420, 1427, 1428, 1430, 1436, 1437, 1441, 1443, 1444, 1451, 1452, 1453, 1454, 1458, 1465, 1470, 1475, 1476, 1479, 1480, 1482, 1483, 1487, 1488, 1490, 1491, 1494, 1496, 1497, 1498, 1499, 1500, 1501, 1505, 1510, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1517, 1518, 1520, 1521, 1525, 1531, 1533, 1543, 1552, 1555, 1556, 1559, 1563, 1564, 1566, 1567, 1578, 1592, 1595, 1599, 1604, 1615, 1616, 1619, 1625, 1633, 1634, 1636, 1644, 1648

Mr. Michlewitz of Boston and others move to amend H.4000 in section 2, in item 0411-1000, by striking the figure “$6,482,282” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $6,594,282

And further amend said section 2, in item 1599-0026, as amended by Consolidated Amendment E, inserting after the words “asbestos monitoring” the following words:- and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for expanded internet connectivity, a Wi-Fi endpoint, and security cameras for the Wayland community pool facility and adjacent parking lot, the site of recent vandalism and anti-Semitic graffiti

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$9,612,999” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $9,637,999

And further amend said section 2, in item 4512-0200, as amended by Consolidated Amendment D, by inserting after the words “other payer” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the operation of The Dimock Center’s behavioral health continuum of care to provide comprehensive treatment for individuals suffering from substance use disorder and other behavioral health challenges, address workforce challenges and reduce barriers to care

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$194,987,031” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $195,187,031

And further amend said section 2, in item 5046-0000, as amended by Consolidated Amendment D, by striking the following words “$25,000 shall be expended for a grant” and insert in place thereof the following words:- $50,000 shall be expended for a grant

And further amend said section 2, in item 7000-9506 by inserting after the word “networks”, the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Greater Lawrence Latin Music Institute to support technology-enhanced music education, cultural programming and accessible community-based music instruction for youth in Lawrence and surrounding communities

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$6,172,690” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $6,197,690

And further amend said section 2, in item 7003-0100, by inserting after the words “each sector”, the fourth time it appears, the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to Volunteers of America Massachusetts for the development of an innovative Transitional Employment Program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to support staffing at African Cultural Services, Inc. in the city of Waltham; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Year Up to implement workforce development programs; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to commercial driver’s license training programs in the town of Paxton; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to a grant program at St. Mary's Center for Women and Children in Dorchester for workforce development and educational programming for women; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Leduc Center at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for transportation costs related to the America Reads/Counts program; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Roxbury Main Streets for safety efforts in Nubian Square; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Mission Hill Main Streets to help strengthen small businesses in Mission Hill; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Roxbury Main Streets to provide support for storefront improvement projects in Nubian Square; and provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Urban League of Eastern of Massachusetts

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$2,334,937” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $3,559,937

And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-0012, by inserting after the word “Corporation” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation to implement a youth development grant program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Cape Verdean Association Cabral Leadership and Innovation Center; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to The Essex National Heritage for the Future Leaders program

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$15,240,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $15,365,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7003-1206, by striking the figure “$1,386,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,686,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7004-0107, as amended by Consolidated Amendment C, by striking the following words “$50,000 shall be expended to Quincy” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- $100,000 shall be expended to Quincy

And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-0010, by inserting after the word “agreements” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to ACT Lawrence for community development; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire Community Action Council; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for LEADS, Inc. to support leadership development; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Pal Pueblo, Inc. community organization; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for capital improvements to the Berkshire South Regional Community Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for MassChallenge, Inc. to provide support for entrepreneurial programs; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Asian American Women's Political Initiative; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Historic New England to support its Welcome Center, programs, and exhibits; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Gardner Community Action Committee (CAC) to support capital improvements and operations; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Franklin Regional Council of Governments to update the Rural Policy Plan for the commonwealth of Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Beacon Communities Charitable Fund for the Tierney Learning Center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell;

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$5,608,084” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $6,933,084

And further amend said section 2, in item 7006-0011, by striking out the figure “$1,500,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $2,000,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7006-0142, by inserting after the words “overtime elevator inspections” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a reimbursement program to be managed by the division of occupational licensure, which shall provide for the costs associated with the testing for the presence of pyrrhotite; and provided further, that reimbursements shall be made at a rate of 100 per cent for visual testing conducted by a licensed professional engineer for not more than $600 and at a rate of 75 per cent for the testing of 2 core samples for not more than $4,000

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$19,916,561”, the first time it appears, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $19,966,561

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$19,916,561”, the second time it appears, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $19,966,561

And further amend said section 2, in item 7007-0952, by inserting after the words “December 1996” the following works:-; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Lupa Zoo in Ludlow

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$5,750,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $7,675,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7008-0900, by inserting after the word “development” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a matching grant program to the Enrichment Center located in Dorchester; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for No Books No Ball; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Museum of African American History; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Dorchester Elite Eagles; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Lady Raiders; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Boston Asian: Youth Essential Service, Inc. organization; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Lena Park Community Center located in Dorchester; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Shrewsbury to support Shrewsbury’s 300th anniversary celebration events; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Springfield Museums for renovations to the childhood home and garage of Dr. Seuss; provided further, that not less than $325,000 shall be expended to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, for deferred maintenance of basketball artifacts, improvements to lighting system, and replacement of HVAC parts; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the 26.2 Foundation for a public art installation; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for a childcare subsidy in the town of Acton; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the moving ahead program at the St. Francis House in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Bay State Games; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta to cover costs associated with public safety; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Boston Landmarks Orchestra for the purpose of providing free public concerts in Boston; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the West End Museum to support growing capacity and to promote awareness of the West End and Boston's central role in shaping modern urban planning; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Museum of Science for improvements to the Theater of Electricity and the development of more interactive exhibit demonstrations; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the North End Youth Organization, Inc., formerly known as the Nazzaro Recreation Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Revolutionary Spaces Inc. to address deferred maintenance and make improvements necessary for the operation of the Old State House and Old South Meeting House in Boston; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Boch Center’s Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) located in the city of Boston to support the Hall of Fame’s educational mission as well as local economic development through programming and performances at the FARHOF; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Waltham Tourism Council, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Chinatown Business Association, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Dedham Museum and Archive for costs associated with modernization; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Kingston 300, Inc. to print and design a book to support the town of Kingston’s 300th Anniversary Celebration; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the HBCU Kickoff Classic Weekend at Harvard University to support venue infrastructure, logistics, community engagement, and marketing for the August 2025 event; and to facilitate local economic development through partnerships with local and minority-owned businesses, and provide career fairs and mentorship opportunities for students; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Fenway Community Center, in the Fenway neighborhood of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Bunker Hill Day Parade Committee, in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston, for promoting tourism, production and promotional expenditures; provided further, that not less than $10,750 shall be expended to the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe to construct a traditional Wetu, or Wampanoag longhouse, on the historic Pondville Meetinghouse lands, a site central to their cultural heritage for purposes of preserving and sharing Wampanoag traditions, promoting intergenerational connections and educating the public about Indigenous history; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the DeFillipo playground in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $375,000 shall be expended to Commonwealth Shakespeare Company for the purpose of free programming on the Boston common and accessible live theater programming and educational initiatives in the greater Boston area; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the New American Association of Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Bay State Performing Arts Inc. in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to the Boston Children’s Museum for conservation planning to increase sustainability and protect assets by improving and updating the building envelope; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Germantown Neighborhood Center in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. in the city of Quincy; and provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended to the Boston LGBTQIA+ Museum for an artist support program

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$283,203” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $4,438,953

And further amend said section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting after the word “projects” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for infrastructure upgrades to the Main street corridor zoned for business in the town of Dighton; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for upgrades to the softball field at the Mapleway field and playground in the town of Wakefield; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the renovation and improvement of the Ashland Community Center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Sturbridge 250th Anniversary Celebration; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation for the Quaboag Connector; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Norwood for the Norwood Hospital Task Force to conduct economic analysis; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for technology upgrades at the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Paul Revere Heritage Site in Canton; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the for Friends of Herter Park, Inc. for the maintenance of the outdoor theater in Artesani park with approval from the department of conservation and recreation; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Millis for the purchase of 7 multi-gas meters with calibration station for the fire department; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Scantic Valley YMCA Outdoor Recreational Programs; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the operation of New England Public Media’s education efforts; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Wilbraham Nature and Cultural Council for tourism, marketing and advertising purposes; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for Gloucester Boxing Club; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the town of Sherborn for the construction of the Sherborn history center and Museum; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Holliston for the construction of recreational courts at the Flagg school property; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for a downtown beautification project in the town of Mansfield; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the North End Music and Performing Arts Center, Inc; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Community Service of Newburyport, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Charles River Watershed Association to engage with Allston-Brighton residents in understanding and reviewing the climate resilience implications of planned development in the Allston-Brighton sections of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the New Bedford Festival Theatre; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for AHA! Art, History & Architecture in the city of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the city of Framingham for trail improvements; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Frederick Douglass House in the city of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Cape Verdean Association of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for production programming at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Burlington to replace the aging asphalt walkways on the town common with updated ADA-compliant concrete walkways; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Asian Community Development Corporation for the purposes of expanding their retirement matched savings program for low-income Asian elders; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the let’s row Boston program administered by Community Rowing, Inc. in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Barrington Stage Company in the city of Pittsfield for year-round programming through Mr. Finn’s cabaret at the Sydelle & Lee Blatt performing arts center; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Economic Development and Business outreach Commission in the town of Webster; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for design, planning and construction of playgrounds at Whitin elementary school and on Hecla street in Uxbridge; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Wharf District Council, Inc. for climate resiliency planning; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for improvements and enhancements to the Marcos Rios memorial playground in the town of Southbridge; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Pond Plain Improvement Association in the city known as the town of Weymouth; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to Union Theatre Revival Committee to assist with costs associated with a community collaboration project facilitated by Mass Development's TDI program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for The Royall House and Slave Quarters for history and arts programming for youth in the city of Medford; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Addiction Treatment Center of New England, Inc. for the expansion of the three-quarter step unit program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Raynham for building a gravel parking lot and canoe launch next to the Taunton river off South street west in Raynham; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Bridgewater for building a pavilion and other improvements associated with a pavilion at the town river landing; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to La Colaborativa to support their economic development center; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Chelsea to fund critical needs within youth sports; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Franklin Downtown Partnership, Inc. to promote economic development in the city known as the town of Franklin; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Idlewell Educational Improvement Association, Inc. in the city known as the town of Weymouth; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for renovations and programming at the John M Barry Newton Boys and Girls Club; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Sweet Inspirations LLC in Milford for equipment, materials and services; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Beacon Hill Village for the purpose of improving their capacity to expand technological improvements and the provision of programming services for older adults; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the North End Athletic Association, Inc. in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Springfield Black Chamber’s community outreach; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Brighton Main Streets, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Tufts library in city known as the town of Weymouth for material and equipment upgrades; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Harambee Festival; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended towards a project celebrating Fiestas Patronales to its fiscal agent Nueva Esperanza; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Community Music Center of Boston; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the historic Chevalier Theatre in Medford; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to support full-day kindergarten in the town of North Reading; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended the design and or construction of ADA improvements at the third meeting house in the town of North Reading; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the North Reading fire department to purchase turnout gear; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for security and software upgrades in the North Reading public schools; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended for improvements to the Glen Meadow little league field in the town of Lynnfield; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for converting the Lynnfield middle school fitness room in the town of Lynnfield; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Soccer Unity Project for providing an opportunity for youth from all backgrounds to build a community through sports; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Middleton council on aging for the purchase of an ADA-compliant van; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Stone Soul Inc. Festival; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to The BASE for providing every student-athlete access to exceptional athletics and educational support programs; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to South End Baseball; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Tewksbury for sidewalk improvements on the Whipple road corridor to ensure the accessibility and safety of pedestrians; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the city of Lynn for planting and landscaping improvements at Kiley park; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Urban League; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for upgrades to the baseball practice facilities at Quincy high school; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for staffing at the Waltham Chamber of Commerce; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Halifax for the purpose of updating their Master Plan; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the New Commonwealth Fund to assist in their work of expanding grant opportunities for Black and Brown-led non-profits across the Commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Charles River Center to upgrade their food preparation facilities; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the town of Medfield to maintain and improve the grounds around its town hall; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for maintenance, repairs and ADA compliance upgrades for the city of Revere's Historical Society building; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for drainage and structural work for the city of Revere’s McMackin field; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Revere Chamber of Commerce; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the child safety program in the city of Revere; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for an emergency generator for the town of Saugus’ town hall; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Fitchburg public library for the development and expansion of the children’s program room; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Northborough, for the repair, replacement, maintenance or origination of public sidewalks; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to The Footlight Club in Boston for its programming and operations; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of the city of Boston for programming and operations; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Latino Economic Development Corporation for start-up and existing small businesses in downtown Springfield; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Hispanic American Library in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Dress for Success Western Massachusetts in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Blues to Green for the operation of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Spirit of Springfield, Inc. to produce events that provide a sense of community, civic pride and opportunities for celebration; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Penn’s Hill Neighborhood Association, Inc. in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the New North Citizens’ Council, Inc. in the city of Springfield for the Latino health salsa in the parks family summertime intervention; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council to fund a part-time residential case manager; provided further, that not more than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Milton for purposes of an outdoor stage in the Honorable M. Joseph Manning community park; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Wellspring House Inc. in the city of Gloucester for a study on developing housing for individuals in workforce training programs; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Everett for the permitting and design of a floating boardwalk connecting Rivergreen park to Gateway park; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston for the restoration and improvements of the cultural center in Canton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the redesign, study, permitting and engineering of the intersection at Gardners neck road at route 103 and new Gardners neck road in the town of Swansea; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the historic West Medford Community Center; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the purposes of the operation of the programs of Riverside Theatre Works; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the purposes of the operation of the programs of the Menino Arts Center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc. to facilitate access to welcoming, safe and affordable housing for low-income LGBTQ seniors; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the South Hadley/Granby Chamber of Commerce to support local microbusiness development initiatives; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for Easthampton Chamber of Commerce to support local microbusiness development initiatives; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for Newton Upper Falls Community Development Corporation; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the repair and maintenance of Woodland park in the town of West Boylston; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the Adams Presidential Center in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for Downtown Framingham, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Parties From Above, to support the creation of healing-centered celebrations for children who have lost a parent to violence, and to expand access to counseling, case management and essential resources for their caregivers and families; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton urban forestry division to plant new street trees in the northeast corner of the city; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the improvements to Pellegrini park in the Nonantum neighborhood of the city of Newton, including improvements to the tot lot at Pellegrini park fieldhouse; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Amplify POC Cape Cod Inc. for business resources and education; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc. to continue delivering remote or on-site training and capacity building for school and community leaders in the areas of youth violence risk assessment and harm reduction for at-risk youth; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for capital improvements at the Watertown Boys’ and Girls’ Club, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Stoughton for planning and implementation of Stoughton’s 300th anniversary celebration; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the renovation of laboratory space and equipment upgrades to support the life and science programs at American International College; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be allocated to the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, Inc. to support resident services for low-income individuals and families in need; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Sean Joyce athletics fields in the town of Holbrook; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Families First Parenting Programs, Inc. to support their free, multilingual parenting education programs across Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for the Westmass Area Development Corporation to offset and pay any and all costs incurred and related to, but not limited to, operational costs and expenses involved with the revitalization of the Ludlow Mills Industrial Complex; provided further, that not less than $7,500 shall be expended to the Ludlow's Boys and Girls Club for the improvements to the outdoor playscape and recreation options; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Bolton Community Fund, Inc. for the continuation of the Bolton 5K and Fun Run Festival; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Center for Human Development’s Family Outreach of Amherst program to provide direct assistance to low-income Amherst residents; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for research and education at the Marine Biological Laboratory in the town of Falmouth; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the city of Gloucester for monitoring the presence of and minimizing the disturbance to coastal birds; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Project D.E.E.P Assoc., Inc. for an educational enrichment program in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Methuen for planning and implementation of Methuen’s 300th anniversary celebration; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Springfield Community Resources, Inc; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the East Springfield Neighborhood Council, Inc. in the city of Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Indian Orchard Citizens Council, Inc. in the city of Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Pine Point Community Council, Inc. in the city of Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the 16 Acres Civic Association in the city of Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Boston Scores for the operations of the East Boston FC and Festival 2026 programming to celebrate housing the World Cup in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the Prospera Institute to support their work advancing health equity in underserved communities; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the New England Aquarium Corporation for the operation of facilities they operate in the cities of Boston and Quincy; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover for any costs related to ADA improvements at the municipal complex, including the town hall, school administration, senior center, youth center, gazebo, park and surrounding area; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Boxford for any costs related to the replacement of a department of public works tractor; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Tewksbury for any costs related to renovations at the Ella Flemings school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for audiovisual equipment for programming and open or hybrid meeting spaces at the J.V. Fletcher library in the town of Westford; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to First Night Boston, Inc., for operations in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston’s Age Strong commission for senior programming in the West End neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Greater Springfield convention and visitors bureau for the Latino marketing initiative; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center in the town of Falmouth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Haitian Community Partners in the city of Brockton for staffing; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Springfield water and sewer commission for the purposes of the review and study of potential energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate mitigation efforts at its facilities; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for the Western Massachusetts Sports Commission; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Agawam senior center to improve transportation and accessibility by purchasing or updating their transportation services; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the West Springfield senior center to support expanded services and facility maintenance; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Millbury for repairs and upgrades of the Asa Waters mansion; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston’s Age Strong commission for senior programming in the Dorchester neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Latinos for Education, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Clinton for the downtown Clinton mural program; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the town of Lancaster for the construction of a new veterans monument in the Lancaster memorial park; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Sterling for the study of West Sterling Water Source Wells access road; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Berlin for a firepole and associated construction to provide access from the firehouse dormitories to the apparatus bay; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston’s Age Strong commission for senior programming in the South End neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Boston Music Project to provide educational instruction and social-emotional learning practices in the South Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the design of the Easton industrial park sewer project; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Rose Conservatory, Inc. in the city of Brockton; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the city of Fall River redevelopment authority for improvements to the northfield point for waterfront access; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Spectrum Productions, theatre for autistic young adults in the city of Fall River; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the city of Fall River for replacement of the welcome to Fall River sign on route 24; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the city of Fall River for programming events for local seniors and teens; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Bristol County Veterans Association for their annual sheroes event honoring female veterans; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development, Inc. for technical assistance to the region and municipalities of the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, Inc. for the maintenance and upkeep of the Massachusetts law enforcement memorial; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for capital improvements of the American Legion Post 440 in the Nonantum neighborhood of the city of Newton; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Topsfield for the replacement of the library main doors with ADA compliant automated doors; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Human Resources Structure Working Group in the town of Wellesley; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for local business supports in the town Wellesley; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Human Relations Service, Inc. in the town of Wellesley; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for public service announcements to be broadcast during From the Top, Inc.’s radio programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston’s Age Strong commission for senior programming in the Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Ray of Hope for Haverhill youth to participate in the hoops and handles program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Haverhill public schools for the girls empowered means success program; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Build Boston for 1 year of entrepreneurship programming at the Gateway academy in Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to New England Invents, Inc. for the Pinnacle Co-Working Hub; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Ruth's House in Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Urban Bridges to support workforce development initiatives; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Carver middle-high school for the purpose of repairing and repurposing the roof, installing solar energy panels to power the school, and athletic field lighting; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the city of Woburn main street makeover grant program, which will include grants for façades, awnings and signs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Reading for town wide traffic intersection improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc. within the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Develop Springfield Corporation to offset and pay any and all costs incurred and related to, but not limited to, operational costs and expenses involved with the management and revitalization of the Springfield innovation center on bridge street in Springfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for a child safety program in the city known as the town of Winthrop; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the redesign, study, permitting and engineering of route 38 in the town of Wilmington; provided further, that not less than $6,500 shall be allocated to the Watertown free public library to support the citizenship corner project; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the restoration of public walkways along Summit Avenue in the city known as the town of Winthrop; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the North End Historical Society; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the redesign, study, permitting, and engineering of route 38 in the town of Tewksbury; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for a new dog park in the city of Revere; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for body cameras for the city of Revere Police Department; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill for the capital campaign project for the construction of a new state of the art facility in the city of Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Coconut Grove Committee in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Downtown BID for a festive, decorative light canopy on Winter street in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Greater Haverhill Foundation for capital and costs associated with maintaining the co-working space in Downtown Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to OCA-APAA-NE, INC.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Asian Business Empowerment Council in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for equipment acquisitions for Reading memorial high school in the town of Reading; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Roxbury Main Streets for the Plan Blue Initiative; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Argeo R. Cellucci, JR. “Junior” Memorial In Door Bocce Courts in the North End neighborhood in Boston; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston’s age strong commission for senior programming in the East Boston neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less then $35,000 shall be expended for the Arlington Historical Society; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to improve underutilized areas and green space for recreational use of areas surrounding Cook pond in the city of Fall River; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Fall River housing authority to improve senior centers; and provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Springfield Black tennis program

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $15,914,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-0012, as amended by Consolidated Amendment “A”, by striking the words “23.5 per cent of all tuition and other circuit-breaker eligible costs” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- 21.5 per cent of all tuition and other circuit-breaker eligible costs

And further amend said section 2, in item 7503-0100, by inserting after the word “College” the following words:- provided, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the veterans educational service center

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$31,198,494” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $31,273,494

And further amend said section 2, in item 8000-1127, by inserting after the words “western regions of the commonwealth” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for a security personnel program to be piloted at nonprofits that have demonstrated to be high risk for terrorist attacks or hate crimes; and provided further, that the participating nonprofits shall contribute matching funds to such pilot program equal to $1 for every $1 contributed by the commonwealth

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$4,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $4,150,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 9110-9002, as amended by Consolidated Amendment B, by striking the following words “provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Wayland for an emergency generator for the new Wayland council on aging community center;”

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$30,533,592” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $30,508,592

And further amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following section:-

SECTION 3A. Section 3 of chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the figure “36,025”, in line 2, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- 50,000.

And further amend the bill in section 4 by striking out the words “chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition”, in lines 1 and 2, and inserting in place thereof the following words:- said chapter 6, as so appearing.

And further amend the bill by inserting after section 11 the following 2 sections:-

SECTION 11A. Chapter 23A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-

Section 71. (a) There shall be a small business ombudsperson, focused on boosting economic growth in the commonwealth, within the executive office of economic development. The small business ombudsperson shall serve as a resource for small businesses within the commonwealth and provide support and advocacy for small businesses experiencing hardship while navigating complex federal policies that may hinder growth. The small business ombudsperson shall be vested with the authority and responsibility to: (i) provide timely information, guidance and assistance to small businesses, including, but not limited to, information related to regulatory frameworks, statutory obligations, any tariff policies or other changes with the potential to impact competitiveness of small businesses in the commonwealth; (ii) facilitate access to relevant programs, services and initiatives to bolster the economic growth and sustainability of small businesses; and (iii) support small businesses navigating the application and procurement processes.

(b) The ombudsperson shall engage in robust coordination and collaboration with MOBD established in section 1, the operational services division established in section 4L of chapter 7, the executive office of economic development’s Business Front Door program, the office of consumer affairs and business regulation established in section 1 of chapter 24A, the supplier diversity office established in section 58A of chapter 7 and any other relevant state agencies or other entities to enhance support for small businesses and for the purpose of elevating the array of services and initiatives designed to foster the growth, resilience and success of small businesses in the commonwealth.

(c)(1) The responsibilities of the ombudsperson shall include, but shall not be limited to: (i) offering informed support and resources to navigate state and local licensing, permitting and regulatory compliance requirements; (ii) navigating the public procurement process; (iii) facilitating access to financial assistance programs, including, but not limited to, grants, loans and tax incentives available to small businesses; (iv) providing timely and accurate advisement regarding developments in state and federal policy changes that impact small business operations, including, but not limited to, changes to federal tariff policies; (v) facilitating connections between small business owners and technical assistance providers, mentorship programs and business development resources to nurture informed innovation; (vi) supporting efforts to identify and promote workforce development opportunities, training programs and hiring incentives to foster growth within the commonwealth; and (vii) ensuring that small business owners are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand and comply with labor, health and safety regulations applicable to developing lawful and sustainable small businesses.

(2) The ombudsperson shall develop, disseminate and make available or direct small business owners seeking assistance to an array of educational presentations, written materials and other resources pertinent to small businesses and diverse suppliers. The presentations and materials shall include, but shall not be limited to, clear explanations of: (i) commonly used business terms and acronyms; (ii) documentation and application requirements necessary to establish and register a business in the commonwealth; (iii) applicable fees and payment obligations related to business formation and licensing; (iv) detailed step-by-step instructional guidance on how to complete required administrative and procurement processes, including, but not limited to, responding to a request for proposal, bidding on state contracts and registering with the commonwealth’s procurement systems; (v) guidance on compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements; (vi) instructions on accessing financial assistance programs, including grants, loans and tax incentives available to small businesses; (vii) comprehensive information on workforce development programs, employee training resources and other opportunities designed to foster economic mobility; (viii) guidance on navigating the certification processes for small and diverse businesses; (ix) best practices for business planning, financial recordkeeping and preparing for audits or regulatory reviews; and (x) any other information the ombudsperson determines is necessary and proper to assist in navigating changes to federal tariff policies and equip small businesses with the tools to adapt to evolving federal policies.

(d) Annually, not later than January 1, the ombudsperson shall file a report on activities related to small businesses with the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on economic development and emerging technologies and the joint committee on financial services. For the purposes of the report, the words “small business” shall be as defined pursuant to: (i) applicable federal law; (ii) the supplier diversity office’s small business purchasing program; (iii) certified as a diverse or small business by the supplier diversity office; and (iv) any other definition in the General Laws as determined by the ombudsperson. The report shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) the number of requests received by the ombudsperson from small business owners; (B) the types of requests received by the ombudsperson from small business owners; (C) the types of actions made for requests received; (D) the number and type of requests related to changes to federal tariff policies; and (E) recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the position of small business ombudsperson.

SECTION 11B. Section 6 of chapter 23N of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (i) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-

(i) Applications for operator licenses shall be public records under section 10 of chapter 66; provided, however, that trade secrets, competitively-sensitive information or other proprietary information provided by an applicant for an operator license or an operator licensee to the commission under this chapter, the disclosure of which would place the applicant or licensee at a competitive disadvantage or would be detrimental to the applicant or licensee if it were made public, may be withheld from disclosure under section 10 of chapter 66 at the commission’s discretion.

And further amend the bill in section 12 by striking out the words “appearing in the 2022 Official Edition”, in lines 97 and 98, and inserting in place thereof the following words:- so appearing.

And further amend the bill by inserting after section 22 the following 4 sections:-

SECTION 22A. Section 11A of chapter 90D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following 2 paragraphs:-

Upon receiving notification of satisfaction of a security interest pursuant to section 24, the registrar may waive the issuance and mailing of the certificate of title to the owner or a third party authorized by the registrar and requested by the lienholder. If the registrar waives the issuance and mailing of the certificate of title, the registrar shall ensure that: (i) the owner or authorized third party may receive a paper certificate of title upon request; and (ii) there is a process or system established to ensure that the owner or authorized third party may affect action that would otherwise be necessary upon the certificate of title. The registrar may promulgate rules and regulations related to this section.

Nothing in this section shall relieve a seller’s obligation under section 15 to assign and deliver title to a purchaser or the registrar at the time of delivery of the vehicle, nor shall anything in this section relieve a purchaser’s obligation under sections 1A and 2 of chapter 90 to take title to said vehicle prior to insuring or registering the vehicle.

SECTION 22B. Section 24 of said chapter 90D, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following 2 paragraphs:-

Notwithstanding subsection (a) of section 16, the registrar shall promulgate rules and regulations to establish an electronic process whereby a vehicle may be sold at retail, reassigned between dealers, or any other method of ownership transfer or sale approved by the registrar. The conveyor of the vehicle shall maintain, invalidate or surrender the existing paper certificate of title, if applicable, upon completion of the transaction and update of the electronic certificate of title for a vehicle that is retailed, reassigned or transferred under this paragraph, in a form or format prescribed by the registrar.

SECTION 22C. Said chapter 90D is hereby further amended by adding the following section:-

Section 39. Electronic signatures as prescribed in section 9 of chapter 110G shall be accepted by the registrar through the electronic process prescribed under section 24. The registrar may promulgate rules and regulations for the requirements for electronic signature authentication, maintenance, invalidation or surrender of a secure paper title bearing an original signature.

Nothing in this chapter shall relieve a seller’s obligation under section 15 to assign and deliver title to a purchaser or the registrar at the time of delivery of the vehicle, nor shall anything in this chapter relieve a purchaser’s obligation under sections 1A and 2 of chapter 90 to take title to said vehicle prior to insuring or registering the vehicle.

SECTION 22D. Section 26 of chapter 101 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 5 and 6, the words “one year” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- 5 years.

And further amend the bill by striking out the words “SECTION 22½”, inserted by Consolidated Amendment D, and inserting in place thereof the following words:- SECTION 22E.

And further amend the bill by inserting after section 28 the following section:-

SECTION 28A. Paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of section 12 of chapter 175D of the General Laws, as appearing in section 3 of chapter 389 of the acts of 2024, is hereby further amended by striking out the word “insured”, the first time it appears, and inserting in place thereof the following word:- insurer.

And further amend the bill by inserting after section 60A, inserted by Consolidated Amendment B, the following section:-

SECTION 60B. Item 1599-2050 of section 2A of chapter 102 of the acts of 2021, as amended by section 50 of chapter 42 of the acts of 2022, is hereby further amended by striking out the words “Allen Avenue school” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- 451 Elm street, North Attleboro.

And further amend the bill by inserting after section 63 the following section:-

SECTION 63A. Item 1599-1017 of section 2A of chapter 238 of the acts of 2024 is hereby amended by striking out the words “provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for the construction planning, capital projects and deferred maintenance by Revolutionary Spaces, Inc. at the Old State House and Old South Meeting House” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended to Revolutionary Spaces, Inc. for construction planning, capital projects and deferred maintenance at the Old State House and Old South Meeting House.

And further amend the bill by inserting after section 67B, inserted by Consolidated Amendment D, the following 2 sections:-

SECTION 67C. With respect to any claim or cause of action seeking any legal or equitable remedy or relief commenced on or after July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028, nonprofit institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations that comprise a health care delivery system shall be immune from liability on any and all such claims alleging that the institution’s or organization’s payment of wages, on a monthly basis or pursuant to any written policy, schedule or agreement presented or made available to an employee concerning payment for work performed over an academic term, violated section 148 of chapter 149 of the General Laws; provided, that earned wages were paid in full within 6 days of the termination of a pay period occurring: (i) on a monthly basis; or (ii) pursuant to any written policy, schedule or agreement presented to an employee concerning payment for work performed over a specific period or an academic term.

SECTION 67D. (a) There is hereby established a commission to study the factors that impact the decisions of individuals and businesses to relocate to and from the commonwealth.

(b) The commission shall include the following members: the secretary of economic development, who shall serve as chair; the secretary of housing and livable communities or their designee; the commissioner of revenue or their designee; the chairs of the joint committee on revenue; the chairs of the joint committee on economic development and emerging technologies; the chairs of the joint committee on housing; the chairs of the joint committee on transportation; 1 member who shall be appointed by the house minority leader; 1 member who shall be appointed by the senate minority leader; the chief executive officer of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Inc. or their designee; the chief executive officer of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Inc. or their designee; the president of the National Federation of Independent Businesses or their designee; and the president of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. or their designee.

(c)(1) The commission shall study factors contributing to businesses and individuals relocating to and from the commonwealth, including, but not limited to: (i) tax policies, including fair share taxes in the commonwealth and other states, including, but not limited to, New Jersey, New York and California; (ii) estate tax policies; (iii) corporate taxes, including the tax imposed on corporations under section 39 of chapter 63 of the General Laws and other similar taxes in other states; (iv) costs of living; (v) business operating costs; (vi) employment opportunities; and (vii) workforce challenges.

(2) The commission shall hold not fewer than 3 public hearings to receive testimony from businesses, stakeholders and individuals about what state policies and economic challenges are influencing them to or have resulted in their choice to relocate to or from the commonwealth.

(d) The commission shall develop recommendations to promote economic competitiveness in the commonwealth and to prevent businesses and individuals from leaving the commonwealth and encourage businesses and individuals to relocate to the commonwealth. The commission’s recommendations shall include, but shall not be limited to, proposals related to state tax policies that encourage businesses to stay in the commonwealth, initiatives to promote economic development and workforce competitiveness in the commonwealth and strategies to improve the cost of living for residents.

(e) Not later than July 1, 2026, the commission shall submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate and the joint committee on economic development and emerging technologies.

And further amend the bill by inserting after section 68A, inserted by Consolidated Amendment A, the following 2 sections:-

SECTION 68B. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, grants from the amounts collected pursuant to subsection (a) of section 13T of chapter 23A of the General Laws allocated to regional tourism councils pursuant to clause (ii) of subsection (d) of said section 13T of said chapter 23A for fiscal year 2026 shall be distributed not later than December 1, 2025 pursuant to a transfer schedule determined by the executive office for administration and finance.

SECTION 68C. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, grants from the amounts collected pursuant to subsection (b) of section 13T of chapter 23A of the General Laws allocated to regional tourism councils pursuant to clause (ii) of subsection (d) of said section 13T of said chapter 23A for fiscal year 2025 shall be distributed not later than December 1, 2025 pursuant to a transfer schedule determined by the executive office for administration and finance.

And further amend the bill by inserting after section 80A, inserted by Consolidated Amendment E, the following section:-

SECTION 80B. Not later than January 1, 2026, the registrar of motor vehicles shall promulgate regulations to implement the last 2 paragraphs of section 24 of chapter 90D of the General Laws, inserted by section 22B.

And further amend the bill in section 81 by inserting after the figure “5”, in line 679, the following words:- , 22A, 22C.