Amendment #23 to H4150

Establish a working group for the future of the Bay State Correctional facility

Mr. Vaughn of Wrentham moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:

"SECTION XXXX. There shall be established a working group to decide the future use of the Bay State Correctional Facility.

Section XXXX. The working group shall consist of a representative who represents a town that hosts a temporary respite shelter, appointed by the House Minority Leader; a senator who represents a town that hosts a temporary respite shelter, appointed by the Senate President; a town administrator or manager for a town that hosts a temporary respite shelter, appointed by the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association; a select board member for a town that hosts a temporary respite center, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and a school committee member for a town that hosts a temporary respite center, appointed by the Senate Minority Leader.

SECTION XXXX. The working group shall submit its report, along with any recommendations, one year from the passage of this act."