SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 3054

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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 SECTION 1. To provide for supplementing certain items in the general appropriation act and other appropriation acts for fiscal year 2026, the sums set forth in section 2 are hereby appropriated from the General Fund or the Transitional Escrow Fund established in section 16 of chapter 76 of the acts of 2021 unless specifically designated otherwise in this act or in those appropriation acts, for the several purposes and subject to the conditions specified in this act or in those appropriation acts and subject to the laws regulating the disbursement of public funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. These sums shall be in addition to any sums previously appropriated and made available for the purposes of those items. These sums shall be made available through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

 SECTION 2.

 JUDICIARY

 Board of Bar Examiners

 0321-0100 Board of Bar Examiners……………………………………. $211,857

 Committee for Public Counsel Services

 0321-1520 Indigent Persons Fees and Court Costs…………………….. $12,300,000

 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER

 1599-3384 Settlements and Judgments………………………………… $25,000,000

 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 Office of Refugees and Immigrants

 4003-0124 Immigration Legal Assistance Fund………………………. $1,000,000

 Department of Transitional Assistance

 4400-1100 DTA Caseworkers…………………………………………. $41,651,558

 Department of Public Health

 4513-1012 WIC Program Manufacturer Rebates Retained Revenue….. $600,000

 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

 Department of Correction

 8900-0001 Department of Correction Facility Operations…………….. $31,009,996

 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF EDUCATION

 Office of the Secretary

 1596-2437 Early Literacy………………………………………………. $15,000,000

 Education and Transportation Innovation and Capital Fund…..100%

 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

 1596-2436 Mental Health Supports and Wraparounds……………………$2,500,000

 Education and Transportation Innovation and Capital Fund…..100%

 1596-2514 Adult Basic Education and Workforce Readiness…………. $5,000,000

 Education and Transportation Innovation and Capital Fund…..100%

 1596-2515 High Dosage Tutoring……………………………………….$25,000,000

 Education and Transportation Innovation and Capital Fund…..100%

 7061-0012 Special Education Circuit Breaker………………………….$32,000,000

 Education and Transportation Innovation and Capital Fund…..100%

 7061-9813 Rural School Aid…………………………………..…..…….$4,000,000

 Education and Transportation Innovation and Capital Fund…..100%

 SECTION 2A. To provide for certain unanticipated obligations of the commonwealth, to provide for an alteration of purpose for current appropriations and to meet certain requirements of law, the sums set forth in this section are hereby appropriated from the Education and Transportation Innovation and Capital Fund established in section 2DDDDDD of chapter 29 of the General Laws or the Transitional Escrow Fund established in section 16 of chapter 76 of the acts of 2021 unless specifically designated otherwise in this section, for the several purposes and subject to the conditions specified in this section and subject to the laws regulating the disbursement of public funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Except as otherwise provided, these sums shall be made available through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2029.

 CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION

 1070-0841 For a statewide public education and awareness program; provided, that funds shall support evidence-based outreach including, but not limited to, youth prevention, responsible consumption practices, cannabis-impaired driving prevention, high-potency product awareness and safe transport to and from social consumption sites; and provided further, that the cannabis control commission shall collaborate with the department of public health and the department of elementary and secondary education in the development of such education and awareness program ...................................................................................................... $1,000,000

 General Fund…..100%

 EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

 Office of the Secretary

 1596-7066 For a bridge funding reserve to support public institutions of higher education in the commonwealth to enable them to: (i) adapt to federal funding uncertainty or for the loss or diminishment of federal research funding; (ii) encourage advancement of scientific research, enhance employment opportunities and talent development; and (iii) enable participation in partnerships and joint ventures related to research and innovation; provided, that the funds shall be administered by the executive office for administration and finance, in consultation with the executive office of education, the executive office of labor and workforce development and the executive office of economic development; provided further, that funds may be expended as flexible funding support for public institutions of higher education in the commonwealth to fund direct and indirect costs of research to retain talent and preserve the pace of scientific discovery in the commonwealth; provided further, that funds may be expended as a talent retention and extension reserve to fund positions in research and teaching, including graduate, post doctorate and other early career research professionals, that would otherwise be unfunded due to reductions in federal indirect rates and to build a bridge to future funding levels and sources; provided further, that funds may be expended for research opportunities, partnerships and joint ventures to support research activity, employment and advance innovation and opportunity in the commonwealth including, but not limited to, opportunities related to advanced manufacturing and technology, agricultural science and technology, bioengineering and life sciences, civil engineering and advanced construction materials, climate and environmental science, ecology, education and child development, electronics, energy, fisheries and wildlife science and management, forestry science and management, marine science and technology, medical science and technology, meteorology and atmospheric science, nursing science, public health and applied health sciences and robotics; provided further, that prior to the receipt of funds from this item, public institutions of higher education shall submit a federal funding disruption mitigation plan to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means which shall include, but not be limited to, the planned needs and projected expenditures for each fiscal year in which funds are made available under this item; provided further, that funds from this item shall be expended in a manner that prioritizes a public institution of higher education’s loss or diminishment of federal research funding that will impact prospective research opportunities and the pace of discovery; provided further, that funds shall be further prioritized in a manner that provides bridge funding over multiple fiscal years in which funds are made available under this item; and provided further, that funds shall be expended by public institutions of higher education in a manner that is consistent with the institutions’ federal funding mitigation plan unless otherwise authorized by the secretary of administration and finance; and provided further, that the secretary of administration and finance may transfer funds from this item to other items as necessary  ……………$100,000,000

 Education and Transportation Fund…..100%

 Reserves

 1599-0511 For a reserve to support the operations of the Health Care Affordability Working Group; provided, that the secretary of administration and finance may transfer funds from this item to other items of appropriation as necessary………………………..              $500,000

 General Fund….100%

 1599-6083 For the Home Energy Assistance Program to assist eligible low-income elders, working families and other households with assistance paying a portion of winter heating bills; provided, that the executive office of housing and livable communities shall establish the maximum assistance for which a household shall be eligible; and provided further, that the executive office may prioritize eligible households whose primary source of heat is a deliverable fuel including, but not limited to, oil, propane and kerosene ……………………….. $20,000,000

 General Fund….100%

 1599-8910 For a reserve to support costs associated with the 14 county sheriffs’ offices; provided, that the secretary of administration and finance may transfer funds from this item to state agencies as defined in section 1 of chapter 29 of the General Laws for costs associated with staffing related to the care and custody of inmates as determined by the secretary; and provided further, that not later than June 1, 2026, each sheriff’s office receiving funds from this item shall file a report with the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the reasons for any spending over what was appropriated to their office in fiscal year 2025; (ii) actions taken to mitigate those deficiencies in fiscal year 2025; (iii) the reasons for any currently projected deficiencies in fiscal year 2026; (iv) actions taken to mitigate those deficiencies in fiscal year 2026; and (v) a plan for fiscal year 2027 expenditures that shall not exceed estimated spending in fiscal year 2026, delineated by which of those costs are mandated by law and the legal precedent for each such mandate………………………………………………………………... $54,472,655

 General Fund….100%

 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 Department of Public Health

 1595-2026 For a transfer to the Affirming Health Care Trust Fund established in section 2K of chapter 111 of the General Laws……………………..………………… $3,500,000

 General Fund….100%

 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF EDUCATION

 Office of the Secretary

 1596-2517 For local one-time education projects; provided further, that not less than $105,000 shall be expended to the Blackstone Valley regional vocational technical high school for capital expenses; provided, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to Auburn public schools for capital expenses; provided further, that not less than $130,000 shall be expended to Grafton public schools for capital expenses; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to Millbury public schools for capital expenses; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to Millbury public schools for costs associated with vocational programming in partnership with the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, including, but not limited to, equipment, supplies and other education materials; provided further, that not less than $82,500 shall be expended to Shrewsbury public schools for capital expenses; provided further, that not less than $12,500 shall be expended to Westborough public library for capital expenses; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to Worcester public schools for the Latino Education Institute’s capital expenses; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the Assabet Valley regional vocational technical school district for physical improvements to the Assabet Valley regional technical high school; provided further, that not less than $115,000 shall be expended to Jewish Family and Children's Service, Inc. to improve continuity of access to the universal school meals program in the Metrowest region in partnership with public schools in the region; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the Ayer Shirley regional school district for physical improvements to its schools; provided further, that not less than $110,000 shall be expended to Littleton public schools for physical improvements to its schools; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Kingston to replace the voice over internet protocol phone system at the Kingston elementary school and Kingston intermediate school; provided, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the town of Plympton to replace the Voice Over IP phone system at Dennett Elementary School; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to Mashpee public schools for a pilot project to advance student mental health; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Silver Lake regional school district to replace the voice over IP phone system at the Silver Lake regional middle and high school; provided, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the town of Mashpee for the Great Neck Road project; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Pembroke public schools for capital facility costs including, but not limited to, costs associated with joining a regional vocational school; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover for costs related to the acquisition and installation of a score board for the Dunn gymnasium at Andover high school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover for costs related to the plans and design of a weight room and team room for Eugene V. Lovely Memorial field at Andover high school; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover for costs related to the acquisition and installation of a bathrooms for the Tucker family field at Doherty middle school; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the to the town of North Andover for repairs and renovations for the auditorium at North Andover high school; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the city of Amesbury to sustain and improve athletic programs at Amesbury public schools to support the physical education of students; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Haverhill to sustain and improve athletic programs at Haverhill public schools to support the physical education of students; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the town of North Andover to sustain and improve athletic programs at North Andover public schools to support the physical education of students; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the town of Tewksbury to sustain and improve athletic programs at Tewksbury public schools to support the physical education of students; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the town of Wilmington to sustain and improve athletic programs at Wilmington public schools to support the physical education of students; provided further that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for the Mildred Avenue K-8 school for the addition of a heating and cooling tower; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the installation of a new water filtration system and other capital improvements at Edward J. O'Donoghue middle school in the town of Bridgewater; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for repairs and installation of restroom mirrors, sinks and other deferred maintenance projects in the Randolph high school in the town of Randolph; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Sumner avenue elementary school in the city of Springfield for translation services; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Liberty elementary school in the city of Springfield for translation services; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Rebecca M. Johnson school in the city of Springfield for translation services; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Samuel Bowles elementary school in the city of Springfield for translation services; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Herbert V. Bowie memorial school in the city of Chicopee for playground improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Berkshire Community College in the city of Pittsfield for the purpose of purchasing new materials for its library; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Glenwood elementary school in the city of Springfield for heating and cooling upgrades; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Central Berkshire regional school district to support enrollment growth in the Becket Washington elementary school in the town of Becket; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Clarksburg elementary school for the continuation of preschool classroom programs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Community Recreation Association, Inc. in the town of Dalton for its free tutoring program for students referred from the Central Berkshire regional school district; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to Malden public schools for materials, equipment and capital improvements; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended to Melrose public schools for improvements to visual and performing arts spaces; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Stoneham public schools for materials, equipment and capital improvements; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for capital needs and safety improvements to public school facilities in the town of Rehoboth; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for capital needs and safety improvements to public school facilities in the town of Middleborough; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Billerica public schools for the replacement of elementary school interactive white boards; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Arlington public schools for the purchase of student transportation vehicles; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Burlington public schools for capital improvements to the Burlington high school; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Shawsheen Valley technical high school to fund the installation and upgrade of exhaust and dust collection systems for the masonry and plumbing program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for capital needs and safety improvements to public school facilities in the town of Dighton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for capital needs and safety improvements to public school facilities in the town of Marion; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Taunton public schools for replacement trucks for groundskeeping, landscaping and snow removal across district schools; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Carver public schools for replacement of the gymnasium bleachers at Carver middle high school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Berkley public schools for educational support, capital projects and related school needs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Wakefield public schools for materials, equipment and capital improvements; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended for the YMCA Cape Cod in the town of Falmouth to support their early education and care programs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Seekonk public schools for emergency locking systems for classroom doors at the middle school and at large gathering spaces across the district; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Wareham public schools to offset the cost of the district’s student laptop lease program and laptop upgrades for approximately 1/3 of the teachers; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth, Inc. to support educational opportunities for public school students in partnership with public schools; provided further, that not less than $11,000 shall be expended to the Abington public library for purposes including, but not limited to, the purchase of furniture; provided further, that not less than $89,618 shall be expended to Abington public schools for purposes including, but not limited to, capital educational improvements; provided further, that not less than $199,800 shall be expended for the Quincy public schools for a program with Manet Community Health Center, Incorporated that will involve both students and staff by offering services including, but not limited to, acute and routine primary care integrated with on-site behavioral health services; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Bolton for the paving and resurfacing of the parking lots and connecting driveways of the Emerson school and the Florence Sawyer school; provided further, that not less than $50,309 shall be expended to the Rockland public schools for purposes including, but not limited to, upgrades to high school and middle school space to accommodate implementation of the innovation career pathways program; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the town of Boylston for safety upgrades at Boylston elementary school including roof replacement and other related repairs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the public schools in the towns of Northborough and Southborough for the replacement of heating valves at the Algonquin regional high school; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the West Boylston public schools for repairs to the sprinkler system at Major Edwards elementary school; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Worcester public schools for exterior wall repairs at the Clark street community school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for capital improvements in the Plymouth public schools; provided further, that not less than $68,000 shall be expended to Somerville public schools for the purchase of equipment for its career and technical education program; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be transferred to the Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative Trust Fund established in section 2VVVVV of chapter 29 of the General Laws; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Somerville public schools for the purchase of technology to advance out-of-school learning; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Medford public schools for repairs and replacement of the Medford high school theater lighting system; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Medford public schools for repairs and maintenance to auditorium seating at the McGlynn middle school; provided further, that not less than $180,000 shall be expended to Medford public schools for the purchase of interactive whiteboards; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Somerville public schools for the expansion of the El Sistema after school program to serve additional students; provided further, that not less than $12,000 shall be expended to Medford public schools for the purchase of pottery wheels to expand visual arts programming; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Medford public schools for repairs and maintenance of the McGlynn middle school auditorium rug; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Somerville public schools to expand theater arts at Somerville high school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Somerville public schools for the after school robotics club; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Southwick-Tolland-Granville regional school district for upgrades to the public address system at the Southwick regional school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Pittsfield public schools to upgrade student technology devices; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Wachusett regional school district for the installation of an accessibility stair lift at the early childhood center; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Wachusett regional school district for a security vestibule at Wachusett regional high school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Leicester public schools for the purpose of upgrades at the Leicester elementary school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Paxton for the replacement of boilers at the Paxton Center school; provided further, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended to the town of Hardwick for the replacement of boilers at the Hardwick elementary school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Rockport for musical instruments and equipment upgrades in Rockport public schools; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated for costs associated with the education of public school students; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Danvers public schools to support classroom technology, purchase interactive and digital media classroom technology, including teacher and student devices and ancillary needs to replace aging equipment that has exceeded its usable life, and provide teachers and students with better resources to be creative and critical thinkers; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Danvers for the purchase of rectangular rapid flashing beacons and for costs associated with crosswalk improvements on school walking routes; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the Gloucester public schools for capital improvements and equipment for the science central program at the O’Maley innovation middle school in the city of Gloucester; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Salem State University Frederick E. Berry Institute of Politics for the purposes of promoting public service and civic engagement through programs, educational opportunities and related events that offer inclusive and firsthand civic learning experiences for students; provided further, that not less than $24,650 shall be expended to the town of Brookline to repair kiln ventilation systems for ceramics programs in Brookline public schools; provided further, that not less than $52,100 shall be expended to the town of Brookline for the renovation and construction of spaces serving special education students in Brookline public schools; provided further, that not less than $82,500 shall be expended to the town of Brookline to provide students in Brookline public schools with educational programming and supports related to the mental health risks of social media; provided further, that not less than $82,500 shall be expended to the town of Wellesley to provide students in Wellesley public schools with educational programming and supports related to the mental health risks of social media; provided further, that not less than $71,250 shall be expended to the town of Brookline for gender-neutral bathroom conversions in Brookline public schools to update school bathroom facilities in alignment with department of elementary and secondary education recommendations; provided further, that not less than $263,500 shall be expended to the city of Newton for accessibility upgrades and other improvements to the playground at the Williams elementary school; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for athletic facility improvements at Greater Lowell technical high school in the town of Tyngsborough; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the athletic and community center at Lowell Community Charter public school in the city of Lowell; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to Fortaleza, Inc. located in the city of Lowell for educational programming at Lowell public schools; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city of Lowell for improvements to the playground at the Bailey elementary school; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to support the Whitman Hanson regional school district to offset special education costs for fiscal year 2026; and, provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to support the Whitman Hanson regional school district to support pest control and repair damages at Hanson middle school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to MassEnergize, Inc. for the purchase of equipment and development of education materials for a clean energy curriculum taught in public schools; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the town of Carlisle for costs associated with repairs to the main entrance of the Carlisle public school; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for fencing, shading and capital improvements at the athletic fields at Wilkins elementary school in the town of Stoughton; provided further, that not less than $485,000 shall be expended to Sutton public schools, in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development, to establish and implement the Sutton Academy, a comprehensive career-connected learning and workforce development program for students in grades 6 through 12; provided further, that funds shall be used for program design and implementation, curriculum development, instructional support, transportation, equipment and student access to hands-on technical and vocational training experiences; provided further, that the program shall include career exploration for middle school students, pathway-aligned coursework for high school students, employer engagement and work-based learning opportunities; provided further, that the program is intended to develop employability skills, technical competencies and career readiness to enable students to graduate with a clear pathway to employment or further education; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Earth Limited in the town of Millville for costs associated with conservation and environmental education programming and experiential learning in partnership with local public schools; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Douglas public school district for special education costs and educational infrastructure and staffing; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Medfield public school district for lighting upgrades to the turf field at Medfield high school; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the town of Pembroke for its public library related to educational programming in collaboration with public schools; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Tantasqua regional high school in the town of Sturbridge for costs associated with the implementation of an emergency medical technician course; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Franklin public school district for the continued development of outdoor learning environments; provided further, that not less than $72,500 shall be expended to the Central Massachusetts Center for Business and Enterprise, Inc. in the village of Whitinsville in the town of Northbridge for costs associated with educational programming, infrastructure projects, and transportation for public school students in partnership with Northbridge public schools and local school districts; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Dover-Sherborn public schools for special education costs; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton for math enrichment and supplemental afterschool math for middle school students in Newton public schools; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton to provide students in Newton public schools with educational programming and supports related to the mental health risks of social media; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Wrentham public schools for the installation of new carpet and LVT flooring in classrooms and offices at Delaney elementary school; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Plainville public schools for HVAC and mechanical systems studies at the Anna Ware Jackson elementary school and Beatrice H. Wood elementary school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Norfolk public schools to replace aging switches at the Freeman-Kennedy school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Needham public schools for sound and lighting theater upgrades at Pollard middle school; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended to the Millis public schools for math curriculum improvements for kindergarten to grade 8, inclusive; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Milford public school district for flooring and painting repairs at the Memorial elementary school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Bellingham public schools for security infrastructure at the Bellingham high school turf fields; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for the Dr. Albert D. Holland high school of technology for branding of new school name on gym floor; provided further, that not less than $11,600 shall be expended to Boston public schools for the Orchard Gardens K-8 school for the replacement of auditorium seating; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for Fenway high school for the addition of wall padding for a new multipurpose room; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools to support afterschool programming at the James W. Hennigan K-6 school, the Mattahunt elementary school, the Shaw-Taylor elementary school, and the Trotter elementary school; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for the Haynes early education center for the addition of a cooling tower; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Youth Guidance Boston program within the Boston, Somerville, Cambridge and Brockton public schools, for capital and equipment upgrades and to provide support services to at-risk students; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for the BCYF Hennigan gym facility for repairs, maintenance, and investment; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city of Watertown for the provision of extraordinary special education costs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for the Boston Education Fund's Learning Beyond the Classroom Initiative; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Ludlow public schools for special education costs; provided further, that not less than $7,500 shall be expended for the Michael Smith middle school in South Hadley for digital communication screens; provided further, that not less than $170,000 shall be expended to Dartmouth public schools for the acquisition of a new school bus, musical instruments and athletic equipment; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for the David A. Ellis elementary school to support before school programming; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Hingham public schools; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to Hull public schools; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to Norwell public schools; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to Scituate public schools; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to Duxbury public schools; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to Cohasset public schools; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Marshfield public schools; provided further, that not less than $235,000 shall be expended to Weymouth public schools, for purposes including, but not limited to, the administration of the Free Period program, and $35,000 of which shall be spent in coordination with the parent council of the Frederick C. Murphy elementary school to assist in the construction of a new playground or for playground updates; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to South Hadley high school for light board upgrades in the auditorium; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be provided to Acushnet public schools for renovations to the Albert F. Ford middle school library; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for capital improvements at the Sarah Greenwood school; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for Litwin elementary school in the city of Chicopee for the replacement of the gymnasium floor; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to New Bedford public schools to provide underserved students enrolled at the Trinity Day academy and the Whaling City Junior/Senior high school with athletic equipment, musical instruments, career technical education and other items necessary for access to extracurricular experiences; provided further, that not less than $110,000 shall be expended for Longmeadow public schools for the replacement of the access control server, surveillance system expansion and instructional presentation upgrades; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be provided for Fairhaven public schools to collaborate with the Millicent Library in the town of Fairhaven to teach public school students about local history and its national significance through access to tools, materials, and collection preservation methods, including but not limited to, artifacts and other media held by the Millicent Library featuring Mark Twain, Helen Keller, Nakahama Manjiro, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for the Maurice J Tobin K-8 school  for capital improvements; provided further, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended for the Hampden-Wilbraham regional school district for district computer replacement and computer graphics classroom upgrades; provided further, that not less than $55,000 shall be expended to Old Rochester regional high school for gymnasium floor repairs, electrical upgrades and flag replacements; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to The Boston Debate League Incorporated for support services and student debate program within the Boston public schools; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Boston Arts Academy Foundation, Inc. to support the operations of the Boston Arts academy; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Pathfinder regional vocational technical high school in the city of Palmer for electrocardiogram machines and related equipment for the health assisting and medical assisting programs; provided further, that not less than $47,500 shall be expended for the Henry J. Skala school in the town of South Hadley for school playground updates; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Tech Boston academy for capital improvements; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Barnstable public schools for air conditioning improvements at West Villages elementary school to support indoor air quality and year-round programming; provided further, that not less than $50,0000 shall be expended to the Monomoy regional school district for the purchase of classroom furniture; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Salem public schools for renovation of the Saltonstall auditorium including, but not limited to, audio speakers, amplifiers, microphones, carpeting, audio projectors and lighting; provided further, that not less than $130,000 shall be expended to Salem public schools for the installation a new gym floor at Horace Mann laboratory school; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Salem Academy charter school for school infrastructure and technology improvements; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Peabody public schools for ceiling and lighting upgrades at the West Memorial elementary school; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to Cape Cod regional technical high school for campus improvements for its horticultural program; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to Lunenburg public schools for physical improvements to its schools; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Groton-Dunstable regional school district for physical improvements to its schools; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Beverly public schools to purchase needed laptops, computers and other devices; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the North Middlesex regional school district for physical improvements to its schools; provided further, that not less than $110,000 shall be expended to Essex County Community Foundation Incorporated for the provision of financial support to educational and out-of-school time opportunities for public school students in the county of Essex; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for capital improvement projects in the Bridgewater-Raynham regional school district; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for capital improvement projects in Easton public schools; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to RAW Art Works, Inc. in the city of Lynn to support youth programing for Lynn public school students; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Girls on the Run Greater Boston, Inc to provide social-emotional learning and physical activity curriculum to elementary and middle school-aged girls attending public school in the city of Lynn and the towns of Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for Boston Latin Academy for the addition of a greenhouse furnace; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for LEAP for Education, Inc. to provide public middle and high school students in the city of Lynn with academic enrichment opportunities and post-secondary and career readiness; provided further, that that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Lynn public schools for the Lynn Vocational Technical Institute SkillsUSA team; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to Gregg Neighborhood House Association, Incorporated to provide educational and after school services to Lynn public school students; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Nantucket Boys’ and Girls’ Club, Inc. for the capital expansion of early education programing and capacity building; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to East Boston high school for the purchase of athletic equipment as follows: (i) $10,000 for golf team clubs, bags, gloves and balls; (ii) $10,000 for tennis team racquets, balls and nets; (iii) $10,000 for wrestling team singlets, head gear and shoes; (iv) $10,000 for baseball team bats, bags, plates and field upgrades; and (v) $10,000 for football team pads, helmets, practice gear and uniforms; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Bradley elementary school in the East Boston section of the city of Boston for a soccer field; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for the O.W. Holmes Innovation school for the purposes of roof replacement, building a science greenhouse and classroom modernization; provided further, that not less than $95,000 shall be expended to the Dennis-Yarmouth regional school district for the purchase of modernized instructional furniture; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for deferred maintenance projects in West Bridgewater public schools; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Marblehead public schools for the purchase and installation of cameras for school buses; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to A Healthy Lynnfield for substance use programming including, but not limited to, prevention education for Lynnfield public school students; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the renovation and improvement of the playground and recreation spaces at Tucker elementary school in the town of Milton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Excel Academy charter school for the purchase of copy machines; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Dedham public schools to provide in-school and after-school programming at Dedham public schools; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to Weymouth public schools to provide free feminine hygiene products within public school buildings in partnership with the program known as Free Period; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Marblehead public schools to support its music program and the culinary arts program; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Swampscott public schools for expenses related to its robotics program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Cape Cod regional technical high school to fund technical program equipment; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Brooke charter school for the purpose of purchasing new cafeteria tables for their K-8 elementary school in the East Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to Concord-Carlisle regional school district for the construction of an ADA-compliant restroom at Concord-Carlisle high school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Westwood public schools to provide in-school and after-school programming at Westwood public schools; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Dedham Education Foundation, Inc. to provide in-school and after-school programming and in-classroom support to Dedham public schools; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Grew elementary school in the city of Boston to modernize its auditorium; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Boston public schools for their early homelessness intervention and prevention programming; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Walpole to support the ongoing renovations at Walpole high school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Norwood public schools to provide in-school and after-school programming at Norwood public schools; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Revere public schools to outfit the expanded public early education center at the McKinley school by purchasing classroom furniture and smart boards for 8 classrooms; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Winthrop public schools for purchasing and installing Genetec door controllers, cameras and server updated safety; provided further, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended to the Braintree public schools for capital maintenance and improvements; provided further that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for Revere public schools to purchase materials to build 2 dugouts at the Veterans field at Revere high school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Community Against Substance Abuse, Inc. for student support in Winthrop public schools through programs including, but not limited to, individual and group counseling, diversion programs, biannual prevention needs assessments for students in grade 6 through 12, inclusive, onsite job readiness programming and free afterschool programming in the town of Winthrop; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Revere public schools to upgrade and replace varsity cheer equipment with mats, purchase soccer nets for the new McMackin field for use by public school students and purchase additional replacements of varsity uniforms for the athletic department; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Winthrop public schools for roof repairs, stair tread replacements and replacement of expired sprinkler gauges; provided further, that not less than $17,000 shall be expended to Winthrop public schools to remove and replace outdated basketball hoop structures, including associated piping and  gymnasium flooring improvements; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to ZUMIX, Inc. to support its ongoing partnership with Boston public schools and other public schools in the region to enable students in the public schools to produce the Latin Music Festival and to provide students with free training in audio-visual and sound fields; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Teachers’ Lounge Incorporated to support Boston public school educators so they can deliver for the educational needs of the district; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to The REAL Program, Inc. in the city of Lynn for early education programming for Lynn public school students; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Harvard-Kent elementary school in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston for improvements to outdoor spaces; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Warren-Prescott elementary school in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston for building improvements; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cambridgeport school in the city of Cambridge for stage equipment for school assemblies; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the King Open school in the city of Cambridge for tile work in public spaces; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cambridge public schools for the visual performing arts program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to The Community Group, Inc. to improve access for public school aged care, early education programming and summer care within the city of Lawrence and the city of Methuen; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Lawrence public schools for improvements at the North Common education complex; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the music program at Everett high school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Webster school in the city of Everett for modular unit upgrades"; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Everett public schools for main staircase stair treads updates; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the music program at Chelsea high school in the city of Chelsea; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Chelsea public schools for reupholstering auditorium seating; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Chelsea public schools for instrument purchase; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Chelsea public schools for audio video studio upgrades; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Cape Verdean Association of Boston Inc. to operate the 5th Quarter Summer & Beyond program and civics education project for public school students in partnership with Cabral Leadership & Innovation Center, Inc. and Boston public schools; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Ellis Early Learning, Inc. for high-quality early childhood education; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Joyce A. and James R. Reed Charitable Trust, Inc. for technological training and education programs administered by the South End Technology Center, Inc in collaboration with Boston public schools; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to Lawrence public schools in partnership with Elevated Thought Inc. to beautify public schools throughout the city of Lawrence through the installation of artwork and murals; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to Lawrence public schools to install basketball courts and the purchase of relevant equipment at the Bruce school and Guilmette elementary school in the city of Lawrence; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Lawrence public schools in partnership with the Lawrence History Center to support educational programming for students both during the school year and the summer; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Methuen public schools in partnership with Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. to support after-school and student support programs; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for NeighborHealth Corporation to support free pharmacy education and training programs for public school students in the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to METCO, Inc. to supplement costs for student transportation and targeted wellness, social-emotional and academic support resources for the 33 METCO school districts; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Uphams Corner Health Center for partnerships with the University of Massachusetts at Boston to provide health education and training to staff and student interns; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Acushnet for transportation projects including, but not limited to, Hamlin street improvements; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Lawrence public schools in partnership with Si, Se Puede, Inc. to support after-school and student support programs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Lawrence public schools in partnership with Youth Development Organization, Inc. to support after-school and student support programs; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to Haverhill public schools to purchase equipment and supplies for their career technical education programs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Phoenix Charter Academy in the city of Lawrence to support and expand its college and career pathways program; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended to Haverhill public schools for the purchase of new vans; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Girls Incorporated of Boston and Lynn to support programming for Lynn public school students; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Boston’s Higher Ground, Inc. in partnership with Boston public schools to sustain and expand integrated enrichment and out-of-school-time programming and mental and behavioral health support; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Joseph Case high school in the town of Swansea for costs associated with upgrading auditorium seating; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Freetown Lakeville regional school district for renovations and improvements to the swimming pool at the George R. Austin intermediate school; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Somerset public schools for boiler equipment replacement at the South elementary school in the town of Somerset; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Rochester public schools to offset special education costs at the Rochester Memorial school in the town of Rochester; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School for communications and security systems upgrades in the town of Rochester; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Agawam public schools for student behavioral health services; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Agawam public schools for professional development training; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Easthampton public schools for special education services; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Marcella R. Kelly elementary school in the city of Holyoke for playground ADA-compliant accessibility improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Westfield high school for auditorium upgrades and improvements; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended to West Springfield public schools for behavioral health resources and clinician support; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Southampton for operations and programming costs at the William E. Norris elementary school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Russell for student transportation; provided further that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Montgomery for costs associated with student transportation and programming; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for special education services in public schools in the city of Northampton; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the public schools in the city of Greenfield; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Amherst-Pelham regional school district; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the public schools in the town of Hadley; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the public schools in the town of Hatfield; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Sunderland elementary school; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Canton high school for the purchase of Italian language and cultural education curriculum materials in partnership with CIAO, the Cultural Italian American Organization; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to Attleboro public schools for the purchase of math curriculum; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Attleboro public schools for the purchase of a new academic and career planning platform; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Canton public schools for the purchase of a vehicle to be used for special education transportation; provided further, that not less than $83,000 shall be expended to Sharon public schools for the purchase of tablets to be used by students; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to Mansfield public schools for mental health support services for students; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to bring the National Speech and Debate Association programming to public schools; provided further, that not less than $102,000 shall be expended for the National History Day in Massachusetts program, operated by the Massachusetts Historical Society, for providing access to National History Day curriculum and services to public school students and educators; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Ashland public schools for capital expenses; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Holliston public schools for mental health programs; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Medway public schools for mental health programs; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Framingham public schools for the Metrowest ESL Fund for expenses including, but not limited to, educational materials and supplies; and provided further, that any entity receiving funds from this item that is not an instrumentality of the commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof shall enter into an agreement with a public school district, a municipality or a department, agency or instrumentality of the commonwealth that ensures funds are expended in compliance with the Article CXXI of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth  …………………………… $26,868,327

 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

 1596-0111 For a grant program to be administered by the department of elementary and secondary education to support cell phone-free public schools; provided, that funds shall be expended for schools and districts to purchase equipment and provide training to teachers and staff to enforce a prohibition of student use of a personal electronic device on school grounds during the school day and during school-sponsored activities during the school day; provided further, that, for the purpose of this item, "personal electronic device" shall mean a portable electronic device that is: (i) capable of providing voice communication, text messaging or other data communication between 2 or more parties or devices; or (ii) capable of connecting to a smartphone or other personal electronic device, the internet or a cellular or Wi-Fi network; and provided further, that “personal electronic device” shall not include school-issued or sanctioned devices that are used for a legitimate educational purpose; and provided further, that the department shall prioritize funding for schools that do not have existing equipment or training programs for teachers and staff to enforce cell phone-free public schools ……………………………$1,000,000

 1596-2604 For a reserve to support reimbursements to school districts and direct payments to service providers for special education instructional and transportation costs pursuant to section 5A of chapter 71B of the General Laws and item 7061-0012 of section 2 of the general appropriations act; provided, that reimbursements shall be made in the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2027 for costs incurred in the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2026; and provided further, that funds may be transferred from this item to said item 7061-0012 and expended subject to the conditions specified in said item 7061-0012 in the general appropriations act for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2027…………………………………….              $200,000,000

 1596-2624 For a grant program to support the long-term fiscal health of school districts through shared services and regionalization; provided, that grants shall be awarded to school districts for: (i) study, planning and implementation of school district regionalization; (ii) study, planning and implementation of shared services among school districts; and (iii) technical assistance relative to the repurposing of existing school facilities that are no longer needed as a result of regionalization; provided further, that such grants shall prioritize school districts: (a) with significant and sustained enrollment decline as defined by the department of elementary and secondary education; (b) where existing school space is underutilized; and (c) where the regionalization or shared services proposal will produce significant expansion of available academic resources and supports as a result of cost savings or economies of scale; provided further, that funds distributed from this item shall not be considered chapter 70 aid for the calculation of the minimum required local contribution for the upcoming fiscal year; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the department of elementary and secondary education to create and maintain a public toolkit on school district regionalization; provided further, that the toolkit shall include, but not be limited to: (1) information on resources available to school districts to study, plan and implement regionalization and shared services; (2) information on how to apply for grants that promote regionalization and shared services, including those funded by this item; (3) best practices for regionalization and shared services implementation among school districts; (4) case studies of successful regionalization and shared services initiatives in the commonwealth, including the resources utilized to complete the initiatives; (5) contact information for staff at the department dedicated to assisting school districts with implementing regionalization and shared services; and (6) a list and contact information for recommended and high-quality entities and resources to assist school districts in implementing regionalization and shared services; provided further, that the toolkit shall be made public not later than 180 days prior to any notice of grant opportunity or similarly named advertisement for grant proposals being issued from funds in this item; provided further, that not later than 120 days prior to any notice of grant opportunity or similarly named advertisement for grant proposals being issued from funds in this item, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on education and the senate and house committees on ways and means detailing a plan for equitably advertising the grant opportunity and provisions made to assist districts in need of technical assistance in order to competitively apply for the grant opportunity; provided further, that annually, not later than November 30, any district receiving funds from this item shall submit a report to the department of elementary and secondary education outlining progress the district has made in studying, planning or implementing regionalization or shared services; and provided further, that annually, not later than December 31, the department shall submit a report to the board of elementary and secondary education, the senate and house committees on ways and means and the joint committee on education detailing the calculation and planned distribution of funds to school districts under this item and the department’s progress with implementing the toolkit and grant outlined in this item and measuring the success of ongoing or completed school district regionalization and shared services efforts………………..$25,000,000

 1596-9813 For rural school aid to eligible towns and regional school districts, excluding vocational schools, independent agricultural, technical schools and charter schools for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027; provided, that a school district shall be eligible for rural school aid if a school district has a student density of not more than 35 students per square mile and an average annual per capita income of not more than the average annual per capita income for the commonwealth for the same period; and provided further, that rural school aid shall be allocated equitably in the following order of priority: (i) school districts serving less than 11 students per square mile; (ii) school districts serving not more than 21 students per square mile; and (iii) school districts serving not more than 35 students per square mile….………..$4,000,000

 Department of Higher Education

 1596-2603 For a reserve to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts students enrolled in and pursuing a program of higher education at a public institution of higher education in the commonwealth; provided, that funds may be transferred between this item and items 7070-0065, 1596-2414 and 1596-2700 of section 2 of the general appropriations act at the direction of the secretary of education………………………………………………………….…$18,300,000

 University of Massachusetts

 1596-2622 For a pilot scholarship program to provide financial assistance to medical students at the University of Massachusetts medical school to improve the recruitment and expand the workforce of family medicine physicians in the commonwealth; provided, that to be eligible for financial assistance under this item, a student shall, at minimum: (i) be enrolled at the University of Massachusetts medical school in pursuit of a doctor of medicine degree; (ii) commit to pursuing a specialty in family medicine upon completion and graduation from the medical school; and (iii) commit to practicing family medicine, after the completion of all intern and residency requirements, as a licensed physician in accordance with chapter 112 of the General Laws for a period of not less than 5 years in the commonwealth of Massachusetts at: (a) a community health center defined as an entity receiving funding pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 254b; or (b) a provider organization defined under section 1 of chapter 6D of the General Laws which is clinically affiliated with a hospital health system that has a public payer mix greater than 63 per cent as calculated by the center for health information and analysis based on the acute care hospitals in each system using hospital fiscal year 2024 data; provided further, that after calculating an eligible student’s financial aid, awards to eligible students under this item shall be at an amount equal to the remaining total of tuition and fees; provided further, that such awards shall not preclude eligible students under this item from receiving any other financial assistance; provided further, that the University of Massachusetts medical school may prioritize residents of the commonwealth when awarding financial assistance under this item; provided further, that participants in the scholarship program shall remain in good academic standing; provided further, that the medical school may adopt additional guidelines governing eligibility for and the awarding of financial assistance under this item; provided further, that if students awarded financial assistance under this item fail to comply with the criteria for eligibility, all financial assistance shall be repaid, with interest, at a rate to be determined by the medical school, over a time period to be determined by the medical school; provided further, that the University of Massachusetts medical school shall submit an annual report to the joint committee on public health, the joint committee on health care financing and the house and senate committee on ways and means detailing: (1) the total number of students awarded financial assistance under this item, delineated by academic year and the state residency of the recipient; (2) the total amount of financial assistance awarded under this item, delineated by academic year and the state residency of the recipient; and (3) a summary assessment of the effect of the pilot scholarship program in improving access to family medicine services and increasing the number of family medicine physicians in the commonwealth; and provided further, that funds in this item shall be made available until June 30, 2033……………………………….………………………$10,000,000

 TRANSPORTATION

 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

 1596-2404 For programs to improve the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's commuter rail infrastructure; provided, that the authority shall consult with the executive office for administration and finance on the projects to be funded by this item; provided, that in distributing funds from this item, the authority shall prioritize projects that advance a rail system that is fully integrated into the commonwealth’s transportation system and designed to make the system more productive, equitable and decarbonized; provided further, that funds shall be expended to facilitate the electrification of commuter rails; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to prepare, in consultation with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, a regional rail vision and implementation report; provided further, that not later than July 1, 2028, the authority shall submit the report to the joint committee on transportation, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a proposal for the end-state of the regional rail system, including an idealized operating plan defining optimal service frequencies across all lines, a comprehensive ridership and revenue study evaluating fluctuations in travel patterns against various fare scenarios, an operating pro forma detailing total system costs and projected revenue improvements resulting from increased ridership and a rail simulation tool which shall be made available to the public with an operating instruction booklet; (b) an examination of potential productivity gains to ensure that the regional rail system is affordable to riders and residents, including operating strategies, technology and other investments that may reduce operating expenses; (c) a regulatory master plan identifying all necessary state and federal environmental filings and a comprehensive strategy for federal funding sources, including an assessment of a reasonable long-term federal cost-share; (d) a comprehensive assessment of the impacts on existing power grids resulting from the electrification and expanded service of the regional rail system which shall explore avenues for enhancing power capacity, including necessary substation upgrades, decentralized energy resources and partnerships with utility providers to ensure grid stability and sufficiency; (e) a quantified measure of direct and indirect emissions reductions, including reductions achieved through the transition of rolling stock and equipment and reductions achieved via mode-switch from private vehicles to the rail system; and (f) an explicit sequencing plan that establishes a clear timeline for infrastructure and service delivery, detailing which regions and corridors will receive specific improvements and the corresponding dates of implementation, assuming a 2030 start date and a financially constrained scenario; and provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the authority shall submit a report to the joint committee on transportation and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (a) the criteria used for distributing funds from this item; and (b) a list and description of the projects funded or planned to be funded through this item, including the estimated cost for each project and the expected timeline for the completion of each project ..….……………………………………………….………$60,000,000

 1596-2405 For a reserve to implement a low-income reduced fare program under the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for riders of all modes with low-incomes; provided, that funds from this item may be expended on uses which may include, but shall not be limited to: (i) replacement of foregone fare revenues; (ii) operating and administrative costs relating to the program; (iii) data and technology improvements, systems integration and support; and (iv) community engagement; and provided further, that not later than December 30, 2026, the authority shall submit a report detailing the expenditures from this item including rider enrollment in the low-income reduced fare program as of October 31, 2026, to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the joint committee on transportation and the house and senate committees on ways and means…………………………………………………….$20,000,000

 1596-2505 For an operating transfer to the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund established in section 4 of chapter 6C of the General Laws for a program to support grants for workforce and training initiatives at regional transit authorities and support transit improvements across the commonwealth; provided, that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall oversee the distribution of grants under this item; and provided further, that not later than September 1, 2026, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on transportation and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but shall not be limited to: (i) the grant criteria used to determine awards; (ii) a list of grant recipients, including the amounts received by each recipient; and (iii) a description of the specific uses by each recipient…………………………………………………………………………….              $45,000,000

 1596-2506 For an operating transfer to the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund established in section 4 of chapter 6C of the General Laws for a pilot program to provide grants to municipalities for repair, maintenance and improvements to unpaved roads; provided, that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall oversee the distribution of grants under this item; provided further, that grant funds shall only be available to municipalities for repair, maintenance and improvements to dirt or gravel roads that are open to the public and maintained by the municipality; provided further, that grant funds shall be used by municipalities for: (i) reconstruction, surface grading, crown and shoulder restoration and removal of wash boarding and potholes; (ii) guardrail and signage repair or replacement; (iii) drainage work, including swales; and (iv) the purchase or lease of maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, graders, rollers and loaders; and provided further, that municipalities shall not use grant funds for: (a) construction of new roadways; (b) conversion of unpaved roads to paved roads; (c) landscaping or removing vegetation not related to an eligible use project; (d) culverts; (e) retaining walls; or (f) police details…………………………………………………… $7,000,000

 1596-2507 For one-time transportation projects; provided, that not less than $115,000 shall be expended to the town of Westborough for transportation capital expenses; provided further, that not less than $130,000 shall be expended to the city of Worcester for the repair or replacement of sidewalks and wheelchair curb ramps to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Bourne for the municipal separate storm sewer system priority outfall upgrade at Massasoit avenue; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Bourne for the MS4 priority outfall upgrade at Old Head of the Bay road; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Falmouth for roadway landscaping improvements in Woods Hole; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover to support improvements to the Essex street corridor; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Lee to support the development and maintenance of shared use paths, pedestrian access improvements, ADA-compliant infrastructure and crosswalks connecting or adjacent to public roadways and transportation; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Huntington for the purchase and maintenance of asphalt hot boxes for road maintenance and other transportation projects; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Pittsfield council on aging for the purposes of the transportation of seniors; provided further, that not less than $160,000 shall be expended to the city of Melrose for maintenance and repair of transportation infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Winchester for maintenance and repair of transportation infrastructure projects; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Woburn for road, traffic and pedestrian safety improvements in the area of the New Boston street bridge; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Arlington for design and construction services for traffic safety enhancements at the Massachusetts avenue intersection with Peg Spengler way; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Billerica for road, traffic and pedestrian safety improvements in the town center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Raynham for transportation improvements at the King Philip street shared use path; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Reading for the maintenance and repair of transportation infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $70,414 shall be expended to the council on aging of the town of Holbrook for purposes including, but not limited to, the purchase of a fully accessible van; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Hanover for purposes including, but not limited to, engineering, design and permitting costs associated with underground utility work on state highway route 139; provided further, that not less than $128,550 shall be expended to the city of Quincy for upgrades to the ferry transportation portal at Marina bay near Squantum point park including, but not limited to, lighting, a replacement security gate, ADA-compliant matting, emergency-access ladders to the floating-deck system and aluminum gangways; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Berlin for culvert and bridge repairs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Plymouth council on aging in the town of Plymouth to increase transportation services for seniors in the community; provided further, that not less than $50,309 shall be expended to the town of Rockland for a transportation improvement program for purposes including, but not limited to, design and engineering work for VFW drive and Weymouth street; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city of Worcester for critical improvements from 766 Main street to King street in the Main South Beacon Brightly section of the city of Worcester including, but not limited to, curb extensions, ADA-compliant ramps and rectangular rapid flashing beacons; provided further, that not less than $32,000 shall be expended to the county of Barnstable for costs associated with preserving points of ingress and egress by water in municipalities within the county of Barnstable; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Plymouth for a study evaluating the feasibility of a Plymouth to Boston seasonal tourism ferry; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the to the city of Haverhill for costs of noise mitigation for the commuter rail at the Bradford station; provided further, that not less than $95,000 shall be expended to the town of Boxford for the purchase of a dump truck for road and bridge repairs; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Rowley for roadway improvements; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for planning, design and construction for bridge repairs to the County street bridge in the town of Ipswich; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to mill and overlay Cedar street and portions of Chestnut street and Central street all in the town of North Reading; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the town of Essex for the second phase of a study of 3 major bridges in the town of Essex; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the town of Groveland for vital temporary repairs to the dam on Salem street; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the town of Barre for the purpose of temporary shoring of the Valley road bridge; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the town of Spencer for the purpose of improvements to Howe road; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Newbury for its council on aging to purchase a sport utility vehicle for senior transportation capital improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for planning, design and construction of sidewalks on state highway route 133 in the city of Gloucester; provided further, that not less than $263,500 shall be expended to the town of Wellesley for design services and related costs for the Wellesley Square transportation corridor project; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Pepperell for sidewalk repairs at Cross street; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Tyngsborough to conduct a survey and develop base plans for a new pedestrian sidewalk on Frost road; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Groton-Dunstable regional school district for schematic design services to repair the roof at Swallow Union elementary school in the town of Dunstable; provided further, that not less than $115,000 shall be expended for the city of Lowell for the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at priority intersections in the city; provided further, that not less than $575,000 shall be expended for transportation safety improvements in the city of Brockton and to upgrade the public works department's snow removal equipment; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Lexington for safety improvements at high-priority bicycle and pedestrian road crossings; provided further, that not less than $180,000 shall be expended to the town of Lexington for the design of a bicycle and pedestrian accessway between the Minuteman bikeway and Lexington high school; provided further, that not less than $55,000 shall be expended to the town of Concord for the installation of flashing beacons, ADA-compliant pedestrian curb ramps and crosswalks on Lowell road; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Bedford for the installation of flashing beacons, ADA-compliant curb ramps and additional signage on Springs road and Hartwell road; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Weston for improvements to the Wellesley street sidewalk; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Chelmsford for costs associated with ensuring safe access to the Bruce Freeman rail trail; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Lexington for the design of a multi-use path on Worthen road; provided further, that not less than $55,000 shall be expended to the town of Carlisle for sidewalk and retaining wall repairs on Church street; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of North Attleboro for transportation infrastructure improvements and sitework upgrades at Draper avenue; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Watertown for the provision of transportation for after school programming; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Watertown for design expenses related to the main intersection in Watertown square; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the city of Watertown for the provision of local shuttle bus transportation; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the town of Belmont for costs and expenses associated with the Belmont portion of the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail; provided further, that not less than $195,000 shall be expended to the Essex Northshore agricultural and technical school for safety upgrades to the existing pedestrian crosswalk on state highway route 62 at 562-565 Maple street in the town of Danvers, which shall include, but not limited to, high-visibility crosswalk striping, pedestrian-activated flashing warning beacons, additional pedestrian crossing signage and warning signs, traffic calming measures or signal improvements and improved lighting and roadway markings; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Stoughton for curbing abutting Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority parking on Wyman street; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Fairhaven for sidewalk improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Belchertown to facilitate the design for the Main street and North Main street road project; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Provincetown to fund a pilot subsidy program for year-round air service at the Provincetown municipal airport; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Sandwich for engineering costs associated with the Cape Cod Canal to Service Road shared use path; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Easton for transportation infrastructure projects, improvements and planning; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the department of conservation and recreation for maintenance and improvement of the Cape Cod rail trail in and around Nickerson state park; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the town of Gosnold for the purchase of a vessel to improve transportation accessibility; provided further, that not less than $68,000 shall be expended to the Martha’s Vineyard transit authority, in coordination with Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, Inc. and Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard, Inc. for providing essential transportation services for island residents including older adults; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Swampscott for roadway signage and wayfinding markers; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended to the town of Nahant for the repair, improvement or replacement of pedestrian walkways; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Saugus for the repair, improvement or replacement of traffic lights; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston to support the planning, design and construction of sidewalks and pedestrian safety improvements on South street between the intersection of South street and Flora way and the intersection of South street and Archdale road in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the city of Boston to make pedestrian safety improvements on Washington street in the Roslindale and West Roxbury sections of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the department of conservation and recreation for maintenance and traffic and safety improvements on the Jamaicaway in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for costs associated with the study and design of overhauling Readville station in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to make improvements to the infrastructure and parking lot at the Highland commuter rail station in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Braintree for transportation infrastructure projects, improvements and planning; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Chelsea for the repair and upgrade of bridges and bridge approaches necessary to provide public access to the Forbes site in the city of Chelsea; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Chelsea for improvements to crossings located at Washington avenue and Webster avenue; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Everett to construct a raised intersection at the corner of Tappan street and Kinsman street; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Everett to construct a raised intersection at the corner of Nichols street and Vine street in front of the George Kevarian school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for repairs and maintenance on the Southampton street bridge in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for repairs and maintenance on the Norfolk street bridge in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for repairs and maintenance on bridges abutting the Fields Corner Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority station in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Methuen in partnership with Methuen Rail Trail Alliance, Inc. to support the repair, maintenance and improvement of the Methuen rail trail; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Methuen to support the repair of the Oakland avenue bridge; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to support the services of the Mission Hill Link; provided further, that not less than $225,000 shall be expended to the highway department in the town of Westport for the purchase of a new snow blower attachment; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of North Attleboro for transportation infrastructure improvements and traffic mitigation on Draper avenue; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a comprehensive public safety and congestion mitigation study, redesign, planning and reconstruction support of the state highway route 140 and state highway route 123 intersection in the town of Norton; provided further, that not less than $115,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of North Attleboro for road restoration, road striping and signage on Landry avenue; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the town of Foxborough to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of all railroad grade crossings related to traffic and pedestrian safety, traffic efficiency and potential noise mitigation and quiet zone implementation; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Framingham for sidewalks, curbing, crossings, ramps, and other pedestrian and ADA accessibility upgrades; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Hopkinton for energy and infrastructure upgrades to the town’s garage on Fruit street; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the West Natick section of the town of Natick for sidewalk design and improvements; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to communities in the Metrowest region, including the city of Framingham and the towns of Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway and Natick, to be distributed to those municipalities based on road mileage for transportation and pedestrian mobility or safety improvements; and provided further, that any entity receiving funds from this item that is not an instrumentality of the commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof shall enter into an agreement with a public school district, a municipality or a department, agency or instrumentality of the commonwealth that ensures funds are expended in compliance Article CXXI of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth ……………………….……$10,192,773

 1596-2520 For an operating transfer to the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund established in section 4 of chapter 6C of the General Laws for a program to support grants for capital infrastructure improvements and equipment and facilities upgrades at regional transit authorities to support transit improvements across the commonwealth; provided, that projects approved under this item shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the purchase of new buses, including electric or hybrid buses; (ii) upgrades to electrical infrastructure to facilitate charging of electric buses; (iii) capital projects to support microtransit initiatives and last mile transportation solutions; and (iv) improvements to bus stops and stations to promote pedestrian safety, user comfort and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance; provided further, that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall oversee the distribution of funds; and provided further, that not later than March 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on transportation and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but shall not be limited to: (i) the grant criteria used to determine awards; (ii) a list of grant recipients, including the amounts received by each recipient; and (iii) a description of the specific uses by each recipient…………………………………………………$50,000,000

 1596-2521 For an operating transfer to the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund established in section 4 of chapter 6C of the General Laws for a program to support improvements to water transportation infrastructure across the commonwealth; provided, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended to maintain and expand ferry services, including pier and dock maintenance, in the counties of Barnstable, Bristol, Nantucket and Dukes County …………………………………………………………………$10,000,000

 1596-2526 For an operating transfer to the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund established in section 4 of chapter 6C of the General Laws for a program to support grants for capital microtransit initiatives and last mile transportation solutions including, but not limited to, providers that: (i) expand mobility options for rural communities; (ii) extend service to veterans, working families, older adults, people with disabilities and low-income individuals; (iii) provide mobility choices to people with mobility needs; and (iv) extend equitable and affordable transportation mobility improvements in the commonwealth; provided, that preference for grants shall be awarded to cities and towns that are taking meaningful steps to produce new housing and have adopted best practices to promote sustainable housing development including, but not limited to, the multifamily zoning requirement established in section 3A of chapter 40A of the General Laws……………………………………$15,000,000

 1596-2612 For an operating transfer to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to replenish the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority deficiency fund; provided, that the authority shall notify the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the executive office for administration and finance, the joint committee on transportation and the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days in advance of any withdrawal from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority deficiency fund; provided further, that not later than June 30, 2026, the authority shall submit a written deficiency fund policy to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the executive office for administration and finance, the joint committee on transportation and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that funds shall be expended for commuter rail service; provided further, that not less than $15,000,000 shall be expended for a reduced fare or parking pilot program to promote increased ridership on commuter rail service; provided further, that the pilot program shall begin not earlier than September 8, 2026; provided further, that not later than 30 days prior to the start of the pilot program, the authority shall submit a plan to the joint committee on transportation and the house and senate committees on ways and detailing the implementation of the pilot program and strategies to encourage mode shift by reducing the cost of commuter rail travel; and provided further, that funds may be expended for rider affordability initiatives and pilots that encourage ridership, improving value for riders and passholders and support and encourage participation in the income-eligible reduced fare program…$445,000,000

 1596-2626 For an operating transfer to the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund established in section 4 of chapter 6C of the General Laws for payments to municipalities to provide financial relief for extraordinary snow, ice and winter recovery costs incurred during the winter of 2026; provided, that funds may be expended for costs associated with: (i) snow clearing and plowing; (ii) roadway preparation and salting; (iii) icebreaking; (iv) flooding; (v) the reconstruction and resurfacing of roadways; (vi) the repair of damage from downed trees; and (vii) any unanticipated costs attributed to winter weather preparation or recovery; provided further, that not less than $80,000,000 shall be distributed using a formula based on each municipality’s share of road mileage; provided further, that not less than $20,000,000 shall be made available as additional relief to municipalities, at the discretion of the secretary of Massachusetts Department of Transportation, that have experienced extraordinary costs due to extreme weather impacts relative to other geographic areas of the commonwealth during the winter of 2026; provided further, that funds may be used for costs previously incurred by the municipality prior to the distribution of funds in this item; and provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for a municipal grant program to assist cities and towns in purchasing lateral protective devices, convex mirrors, crossover mirrors and backup cameras as defined in section 1 of chapter 90 of the General Laws for municipally owned or leased motor vehicles, semi‑trailers or semi‑trailer units, as defined in section 1 of said chapter 90………………………………………..……………….$101,000,000

 SECTION 3. Section 5B of chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 8 to 15, inclusive, the words “if the individual is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States, the application for financial assistance shall be submitted with an affidavit signed under the pains and penalties of perjury stating that the individual has applied for citizenship or legal permanent residence or will apply for citizenship or legal permanent residence in accordance with federal law within 120 days of eligibility for such status” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- individuals seeking to participate in the program pursuant to the fifth paragraph of section 9 shall submit documentation consistent with the requirements of said fifth paragraph of said section 9.

 SECTION 4. The last paragraph of section 9 of said chapter 15A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:- Any information obtained in the implementation of this paragraph shall not be a public record and shall be protected from disclosure under subclause (c) of clause Twenty-sixth of section 7 of chapter 4, section 10 of chapter 66, chapter 66A, chapter 93H and any other applicable privacy laws.

 SECTION 5. Section 2 of chapter 22D of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “teams”, in line 11, the following words:- , including the joint hazard incident response team, which shall be composed of hazardous materials technicians designated by the state fire marshal and members of the department of state police bomb squad designated by the colonel of state police.

 SECTION 6. Section 1 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “408(q)”, in line 10, the following words:- ; provided, however, that for purposes of section 1400Z-1 of the Code, “qualified opportunity zone” shall mean an area located entirely within the commonwealth that is designated as a qualified opportunity zone under section 1400Z-2; and provided further, that “Code” shall not include reference to any individual amendments to the Code pursuant to section 90 of chapter 62C.

 SECTION 7. Paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of section 2 of said chapter 62, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following subparagraph:-

 (R) The deduction allowed under 26 U.S.C. § 174A.

 SECTION 8. Section 6 of said chapter 62, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-

 (jj) (1) As used in this subsection, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

 “Farm business”, a trade or business located in the commonwealth that is not a business corporation subject to the excise under chapter 63 and that is engaged in the business of farming as defined in section 1A of chapter 128.

 “Nonprofit food distribution organization”, an entity located in the commonwealth that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Code, as amended or renumbered, and organized with a purpose of providing food donations or selling food at a charge sufficient only to cover the cost of handling such food.

 (2) A farm business that donates food, meals or crops grown, manufactured, packaged or prepared by the farm business to a nonprofit food distribution organization shall be allowed a refundable credit against the liability imposed by this chapter for the taxable year of the donation; provided, however, that the credit shall be equal to the fair market value of the food, meals or crops donated by the farm business during the taxable year; provided further, that the credit shall not exceed an aggregate credit of $5,000 annually; and provided further, that the farm business shall not have claimed a federal or state tax deduction for the same food, meals or crops donated by the farm business during the same taxable year.

 (3) If the amount of the credit allowed under this subsection exceeds the taxpayer’s liability, the commissioner shall treat the excess as an overpayment and shall pay the taxpayer 100 per cent of the amount of such excess, without interest. No credit provided for under this subsection shall be transferable or shall carry over into a subsequent tax year.

 (4) A credit shall be allowed under this subsection only if the donated food, meals or crops are distributed or served by the nonprofit food distribution organization without charge or at a charge sufficient only to cover the cost of handling such food, meals or crops and are not: (i) used by the nonprofit food distribution organization as consideration for services performed or personal property purchased; or (ii) sold by the nonprofit food distribution organization at a charge in excess of the organization’s cost of handling the food, meals or crops.

 (5) To claim any credit under this subsection, the farm business shall attach to the farm business’s income tax return, for each donation, a written certification that identifies the nonprofit food distribution organization, the date of the donation, the amount of food, meals or crops donated and the fair market value of the food, meals or crops donated.

 (6) The commissioner of revenue shall, in consultation with the commissioner of agricultural resources, promulgate regulations necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of this subsection and section 38VV of chapter 63. The commissioner of revenue shall, in consultation with the commissioner of agricultural resources, develop and publish a standard form that eligible claimants under this subsection shall use to report the information required for donations under paragraph (5).

 SECTION 9. Subsection (jj) of said section 6 of said chapter 62 is hereby repealed.

 SECTION 10. Subsection (b) of section 35XX of chapter 10 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word  “to”, in line 17, the following word:- “, camping”.

 SECTION 11. Chapter 62C of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-

 Section 90. (a) For the purposes of this section, the definition of “Code” in section 1 shall not apply.

 (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), any individual amendment to the Internal Revenue Code that would otherwise apply pursuant to chapters 62 or 63, that would affect the determination of Massachusetts gross income, Massachusetts deductions pursuant to said chapter 62, gross income pursuant to paragraph 3 of section 30 of said chapter 63 or net income pursuant to paragraph 4 of said section 30 of said chapter 63 shall not apply to:

 (i) any taxable year that begins in the calendar year in which the amendment is enacted; or

 (ii) any taxable year that precedes the calendar year in which the amendment is enacted.

 (c) Subsection (b) shall not apply to any individual amendment to the Internal Revenue Code if the commissioner determines within 90 days after such amendment is enacted that the impact to tax revenue collected pursuant to chapters 62 or 63 is estimated to be less than $20,000,000 adjusted for inflation as provided by subsection (f) of section 1 of the Code, as amended and in effect for the taxable year, for:

 (i) the fiscal year that begins in the calendar year in which the amendment is enacted; or

 (ii) any fiscal year that precedes the calendar year in which the amendment is enacted.

 (d) Not later than 90 days after any individual amendment to the Internal Revenue Code, the commissioner shall submit to the house and senate committees on ways and means and post on its website the estimated impact to tax revenue collected pursuant to chapters 62 and 63 of such individual amendment.

 SECTION 12. Section 30 of chapter 63 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out paragraph 3 and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-

 3. “Gross income”, gross income as defined in the federal Internal Revenue Code, as amended and in effect for the taxable year, plus the interest from bonds, notes and evidences of indebtedness of the commonwealth or any other state; provided, however, that: (i) in addition to the foregoing, gross income of corporations taxable under section 38B shall include a deduction for losses from the sale or exchange of capital assets sustained during the taxable year to the extent allowable by the Code; (ii) for purposes of applying section 1400Z-2 of the Code, “qualified opportunity zone” shall mean an area located entirely within the commonwealth that is designated as a qualified opportunity zone under said section 1400Z-2; and (iii) any individual Code amendments as referenced in section 90 of chapter 62C shall have no force or effect.

 SECTION 13. Said section 30 of said chapter 63, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “allowed”, in lines 32 and 33, the following words:- ; and provided further, that any individual amendments to the Code as referenced in section 90 of chapter 62C shall have no force or effect.

 SECTION 14. Said section 30 of said chapter 63, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 81 to 83, inclusive, the words “and (viii) the deductions allowed by sections 245A, 250 and 965(c) of the Code” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-

 (viii) the deductions allowed by sections 245A, 250 and 965(c) of the Code; and

 (ix) the deductions allowed by section 70302(f) of Pub. L. 119-21;

 SECTION 15. Said chapter 63 is hereby further amended by inserting after section 38UU the following section:-

 Section 38VV. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

 “Farm business”, a business corporation located in the commonwealth that is engaged in the business of farming as defined in section 1A of chapter 128.

 “Nonprofit food distribution organization”, an entity located in the commonwealth that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Code, as amended or renumbered, and organized with a purpose of providing food donations or selling food at a charge sufficient only to cover the cost of handling such food.

 (b) A farm business that donates food, meals or crops grown, manufactured, packaged or prepared by the farm business to a nonprofit food distribution organization shall be allowed a refundable credit against the liability imposed by this chapter for the taxable year of the donation. The credit shall be equal to the fair market value of the food, meals or crops donated by the farm business during the taxable year but not to exceed an aggregate credit of $5,000 annually; provided, however, that the farm business shall not have claimed a federal or state tax deduction for the same food, meals or crops donated by said farm business during the same taxable year.

 (c) If the amount of the credit allowed under this section exceeds the taxpayer’s liability, the commissioner of revenue shall treat such excess as an overpayment and shall pay the taxpayer 100 per cent of the amount of such excess, without interest. No credit provided for under this section shall be transferable or shall carry over into a subsequent tax year.

 (d) A credit shall be allowed under this section only if the donated food, meals or crops are distributed or served by the nonprofit food distribution organization without charge or at a charge sufficient only to cover the cost of handling such food, meals or crops and are not: (i) used by the nonprofit food distribution organization as consideration for services performed or personal property purchased; or (ii) sold by the nonprofit food distribution organization at a charge in excess of the organization’s cost of handling the food, meals or crops.

 (e) To claim a credit under this section, the farm business shall attach to the farm business’s income tax return, for each donation, a written certification that identifies the nonprofit food distribution organization, the date of the donation, the amount of food, meals or crops donated and the fair market value of the food, meals or crops donated.

 (f) The commissioner of revenue, in consultation with the commissioner of agricultural resources, shall promulgate regulations necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of this section and subsection (jj) of section 6 of chapter 62. The commissioner of revenue, in consultation with the commissioner of agricultural resources, shall develop and publish a standard form that eligible claimants under this section shall use to report the information required for donations under subsection (e).

 SECTION 16. Section 38VV of said chapter 63 is hereby repealed.

 SECTION 17. The General Laws are hereby further amended by inserting after chapter 63D the following chapter:-

 Chapter 63E

 TAXATION OF PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES ON INCOME EXCEEDING SURTAX THRESHOLD

 Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

 “Code”, as defined in section 1 of chapter 62.

 “Commissioner”, the commissioner of revenue.

 “Eligible pass-through entity”, an S corporation under section 1361 of the Code, a partnership under section 7701 of the Code or a limited liability company that is treated as an S corporation or partnership under said section 1361 of the Code or said section 7701 of the Code.

 “Qualified income taxable in Massachusetts”, the income of an eligible pass-through entity determined under chapter 62 allocable to a qualified member and included in the qualified member’s Massachusetts taxable income under said chapter 62; provided, however, that “qualified income taxable in Massachusetts” shall be limited to the sum of the amounts by which the amount allocated to each qualified member exceeds the surtax threshold pursuant to subsection (d) of section 4 of chapter 62 .

 “Qualified member”, a shareholder of an S corporation or a partner in a partnership, including a member of a limited liability company that is treated as an S corporation or partnership under section 1361 of or section 7701 of the Code that is a natural person or trust or estate subject to tax under section 10 of chapter 62; provided, however, that a qualified member may be a resident, nonresident or a part-year resident; and provided further, that “qualified member” shall not include such shareholder, partner or member whose allocable share of income included in their Massachusetts taxable income under said chapter 62 does not exceed the surtax threshold.

 Section 2. An eligible pass-through entity may elect to pay an excise on its qualified income taxable in the commonwealth at a rate of 4 per cent. A qualified member of an electing eligible pass-through entity shall be allowed a refundable credit against the tax imposed under chapter 62. The credit shall be available to qualified members in an amount proportionate to each qualified member’s share of the tax due and paid under this chapter by the eligible pass-through entity multiplied by 0.9. The credit shall be available for the member’s taxable year in which the electing eligible pass-through entity’s taxable year ends.

 Section 3. Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any taxable year for which the federal limitation on the state and local tax deduction imposed by section 164(b)(6) of the Code, as amended and in effect for the applicable year, has expired or is otherwise not in effect.

 Section 4. The excise under this chapter shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other tax required to be paid by the commonwealth, including taxes imposed by chapter 62 or chapter 63. The excise under this chapter shall be due and payable on the eligible pass-through entity’s original, timely filed return. A return that reports the excise shall be due at the same time as a partnership information return or corporate excise return would be due for the entity under chapter 62C. Nothing in this chapter shall alter any filing requirements for a qualified member under said chapter 62C.

 Section 5. The collection and administration of the excise under this chapter shall be governed by chapter 62C unless expressly provided otherwise in this chapter or in regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter.

 Section 6. The election under this chapter shall be made by the eligible pass-through entity on an annual basis in a manner determined by the commissioner. All members of the electing eligible pass-through entity shall be bound by the election. Once an election is made for a particular year, the election shall not be revoked.

 Section 7. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations or guidance to administer this chapter. The regulations or guidance may: (i) make the credit available to qualified members with income from eligible pass-through entities that in turn have income from other eligible pass-through entities; (ii) provide rules on the application of this chapter to eligible trusts and estates; and (iii) require estimated payments of the excise by electing eligible pass-through entities and their qualified members in a manner consistent with chapter 62B.

 SECTION 18. Section 6 of chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-

 (aaa) (1) For the purposes of this subsection, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

 “Developer”, a person, partnership, company, corporation or other entity, or any subcontractor thereof, that engages in construction of an approved affordable multifamily housing project.

 “Multifamily housing projects”, a multifamily housing project approved by the executive office of housing and livable communities that: (i) is located in a census tract where the median household income is below 120 per cent of the average household income; or (ii) includes not less than 15 per cent affordable units as determined by the executive office.

 (2) Sales of materials, tools and fuel, as those terms are defined for the purposes of subsection (r), purchased for a developer, to the extent authorized by the executive office of housing and livable communities, which are consumed and used directly and exclusively in the construction of approved multifamily housing projects that support housing for low, moderate and middle income residents.

 (3) In any fiscal year, the executive office of housing and livable communities shall not approve a multifamily housing project for the exemption allowed under this subsection if the total estimated exemption amount for all outstanding approved multifamily housing projects would likely exceed $35,000,000 for the fiscal year. The executive office shall consult with the department prior to approving a multifamily housing project to determine if the project is likely to result in the cap being exceeded.

 (4) After the executive office of housing and livable communities approves a multifamily housing project, the developer shall obtain a certificate from the executive office of housing and livable communities stating that it is entitled to the exemption under this subsection. A vendor, upon being presented with the certificate, shall keep a record of the sales price of each separate sale and the number of such certificate. Such records shall be made available to the executive office not later than 60 days after notice from the executive office to produce such records. The developer shall also keep receipts and records of all purchases for which the developer claims the exemption. Such receipts and records shall be submitted to, and in a manner determined by, the executive office. The burden of proving that such developer qualifies for the exemption shall be upon the vendor unless the vendor takes in good faith from the developer the certificate and such certificate is received and made available to the commissioner not later than 60 days from the date of the notice from the commissioner to produce such certificate.

 (5) If construction does not commence within 2 years of the project’s approval, the executive office of housing and livable communities may revoke the certificate and notify the department.

 (6) The executive office of housing and livable communities may revoke a project’s approval if it determines: (i) that the developer has used the certificate to claim an exemption for any tangible personal property other than materials, tools or fuel purchased for the construction of the approved multifamily housing project; or (B) the project no longer qualifies as a multifamily housing project. Upon such revocation, the executive office shall notify the department. As of the effective date of any revocation under this paragraph or paragraph (5), the commissioner shall disallow any exemptions allowed by the original certificate under this subsection.

 (7) Upon completion of the approved affordable multifamily housing project, the executive office of housing and livable communities shall notify the department and the department shall revoke the certificate.

 (8) The executive office of housing and livable communities and the department shall issue regulations or guidance for the administration of this subsection. Said regulations or guidance shall provide criteria for the approval of multifamily housing projects and the executive office shall prioritize projects that best address the Commonwealth’s goals of increasing housing production for low, moderate and middle income residents.

 (9) Annually, the executive office of housing and livable communities shall report and make available on its website projects approved under this subsection. The report shall include an analysis of the impact of the subsection, the approved projects and the progress on the construction thereof, the geographic distribution of approved projects and any other recommendations of the executive office.

 SECTION 19. Section 2F of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $50,000.

 SECTION 20. Subsection (e) of section 16 of chapter 115 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence:- If the secretary approves the application, such approval shall be the only proof required to show the veteran’s character of discharge for any state program or service.

 SECTION 21. Section 33 of chapter 148 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-

 The marshal may provide support to law enforcement agencies through the use of the joint hazard incident response team established within the division of hazardous materials in the department of fire services pursuant to section 2 of chapter 22D, for technical or operational assistance for incidents or events involving potential reactive or energetic materials that may pose a risk to public health or safety. Any response action taken by a municipal firefighter as a member of the joint hazard incident response team at the direction of the marshal or the marshal’s designee shall be deemed to have been taken on behalf of the department of fire services for the benefit of the commonwealth. Municipal firefighters who are members of the joint hazard incident response team shall not be considered law enforcement officers and shall not exercise police powers.

 SECTION 22. Section 6 of chapter 175M, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 22, 33 and 39, the figure “40” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following figure:- 100.

 SECTION 23. Said section 6 of said chapter 175M, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 25, 33 and 43, the figure “100” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following figure:- 40.

 SECTION 24. Section 10 of chapter 187 of the acts of 2016 is hereby repealed.

 SECTION 25. Section 18 of chapter 187 of the acts of 2016 is hereby repealed.

 SECTION 26. Item 2000-0103 of section 2A of chapter 102 of the acts of 2021 is hereby amended by inserting after the word “aqueducts” the following words: “and funding shall be made available until December 31, 2029”.

 SECTION 27. Item 1599-6090 of chapter 268 of the acts of 2022 is hereby amended by striking out the words "provided further, that not less than $1,400,000 shall be expended for the costs associated with the study, planning and design of a fire training and emergency response coordination facility by the Essex County Fire Chiefs Association, Inc. to serve Essex county" and inserting in place thereof the following words:- provided further, that not less than $1,400,000 shall be expended to the Essex County Fire Chiefs Association, Inc. for the costs associated with the study, planning, design, permitting, engineering and construction of a fire training and emergency response coordination facility in the county of Essex.

 SECTION 28. Item 4513-1012 of section 2 of chapter 9 of the acts of 2025 is hereby amended by striking out the figure “$28,600,000”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following figure:- $29,200,000.

 SECTION 29. Item 8000-0313 of said section 2 of said chapter 9 is hereby amended by striking out the words "for the purchase body-worn cameras for the police department in the town of Freetown" and inserting in place thereof the following words:- for an automated license plate reader system for the police department in the town of Freetown and such funds shall be made available through June 30, 2027.

 SECTION 30. Said item 8000-0313 of said section 2 of said chapter 9 is hereby further amended by inserting after the word "Somerset” the following words:- and such funds shall be made available through June 30, 2027.

 SECTION 31. Notwithstanding section 23 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, section 31 of chapter 44 of the General Laws, section 16B1/2 of chapter 71 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, a city, town or district that was a member of the Gateway Health Group in fiscal year 2026, or before, may amortize over the subsequent 5 fiscal years, in equal installments or more rapidly, the amount of its Gateway Health Group insurance-related deficit. The commissioner of revenue shall issue guidelines or instructions: (i) as to the amount that constitutes the health insurance-related deficit under this section; and (ii) for reporting the amortization of deficits authorized by this section. The local appropriating authority, as defined in section 21C of said chapter 59, shall adopt a deficit amortization schedule in accordance with the department of revenue’s guidelines or instructions under this section before setting the municipality’s fiscal year 2027 tax rate. Said amortization schedule may be amended with the permission of the department of revenue to provide for additional costs not known before setting the municipality’s fiscal year 2027 tax rate.

 SECTION 32. Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of section 2 of chapter 62 of the General Laws and paragraph 4 of section 30 of chapter 63 of the General Laws, the deduction allowed under section 174A of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended and in effect for the 2026 tax year, shall be disallowed for taxable years beginning in 2025; provided, that for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2022 and before January 1, 2026, any research or experimental expenditures paid or incurred for said taxable years shall be deducted as permitted under section 174 of the Internal Revenue Code as in effect on July 3, 2025.             

 SECTION 33. Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of section 2 of chapter 62 of the General Laws and paragraph 4 of section 30 of chapter 63 of the General Laws, the following deductions shall be disallowed for taxable years beginning in 2025 and 2026: (i) the deduction allowed under section 168(n) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended and in effect for the 2026 tax year; (ii) the deduction allowed under section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code to the extent it is increased by amendments to sections 179(b)(1) and 179(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code inserted by section 70306 of Pub. L. 119-21; and (iii) the deduction allowed under section 163(j) of the Internal Revenue Code to the extent that the definition of “adjusted taxable income” is modified by an amendment to section 163(j)(8)(A)(v) of the Internal Revenue Code inserted by section 70303 of Pub. L. 119-21.

 SECTION 34. Notwithstanding paragraph 3 of section 30 of chapter 63 of the General Laws, a taxpayer shall, for taxable years beginning in 2025 and 2026, apply section 1400Z-2 of the Internal Revenue Code as in effect for taxable years beginning prior to January 1, 2026.

 SECTION 35. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, in fiscal year 2026, the comptroller shall transfer $150,000,000 from the Education and Transportation Innovation and Capital Fund established in section 2DDDDDD of chapter 29 of the General Laws to the High-Quality Early Education & Care Affordability Fund established in section 2YYYYY of said chapter 29.

 SECTION 36. Notwithstanding chapters 62B, 62C and 63B of the General Laws, interest and penalties shall not be imposed on an underpayment or late payment of tax for taxable years beginning in 2025 where a taxpayer filed a return with the commissioner of revenue for such taxable years prior to enactment of this act that did not accord with sections 7, 13 and 25, and the taxpayer files a subsequent return with the commissioner of revenue to adjust the previous return to accord with said sections 7, 13 and 25 within 90 days of enactment of this act.

 SECTION 37. A project shall not be approved by the executive office of housing and livable communities pursuant to subsection (aaa) of section 6 of chapter 64H of the General Laws on or after January 1, 2032; provided, however, that any certificate issued pursuant to subsection (aaa) of section 6 of chapter 64H of the General Laws shall remain in effect until the project is completed or the executive office has revoked the project’s approval pursuant to paragraph (5) or (6) of said subsection (aaa) of said section 6 of said chapter 64H.

 SECTION 38.  Notwithstanding section 23 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, section 31D of chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, a city or town may amortize over fiscal years 2027 to 2029, inclusive, in equal installments or more rapidly, the amount of its fiscal year 2026 snow and ice removal deficit. The local appropriating authority as defined in section 21C of said chapter 59 shall adopt a deficit amortization schedule in accordance with the preceding sentence before setting the municipality’s fiscal year 2027 tax rate. The commissioner of revenue may issue guidelines or instructions for reporting the amortization of deficits authorized by this section.

 SECTION 39. Salary adjustments and other economic benefits authorized by the following collective bargaining agreements shall be effective for the purposes of section 7 of chapter 150E of the General Laws:

 (1) the agreement between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), Unit 7;

 (2) the agreement between the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and the Barnstable County Correctional Officers Union (BCCOU), S1B;

 (3) the agreement between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local S-28 and S-29, Unit 11;

 (4) the agreement between the University of Massachusetts and the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Local 190, Amherst Campus, Unit A07;

 (5) the agreement between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Coalition of Public Safety, Unit 5;

 (6) the agreement between University of Massachusetts and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Maintainers Local 6350, Dartmouth Campus, Unit D83;

 (7) the agreement between the University of Massachusetts and the Professional Staff Union (PSU) Unit A, Amherst Campus, Unit A52 & Boston Campus, Unit B42;

 (8) the agreement between the University of Massachusetts and the American Federation of Teachers Educational Services Unit (ESU) Professional Local 1895, Dartmouth Campus, Unit D85;

 (9) the agreement between the University of Massachusetts and the American Federation of Teachers Faculty Federation Local 1895, Dartmouth Campus, Unit D80 & Unit D81; and

 (10) the agreement between the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts State College Association/MTA/NEA.

 SECTION 40. Sections 6, 11 through 13, inclusive, and 17, 22 and 23 shall apply for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

 SECTION 41. Sections 7 and 14 shall apply for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.

 SECTION 42. Sections 8 and 15 shall be effective for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2026.

 SECTION 43. Section 18 shall take effect on January 1, 2027.

 SECTION 44. Sections 9 and 16 shall take effect on January 1, 2029.

 SECTION 45. Section 31 shall take effect upon the passage of this act.