Amendment #987 to H5500

Mattress Recycling

Mr. Moran of Lawrence moves to amend the bill in Section 2, in item 2200-0107, by adding after the words "the acts of 1997" the following:

"provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the department of environmental protection to develop an employment social enterprise impact pilot program to provide funding for at least 1 nonprofit entity to provide recycling services with the overall goal of fostering job security for individuals facing barriers to employment through the provision of mattress recycling work opportunities; provided further, that eligible applicants shall have a demonstrated history of providing mattress recycling services in the commonwealth as an approved vendor to the department for not less than 5 years; provided further, that contracts through the program may be awarded for periods no less than 5 years, with options for renewal, with a minimum annual funding amount of $500,000; and in said item by striking out the figures “$488,748” and inserting in place thereof the figures “$988,748.”

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #987 to H5500

Mattress Recycling