{"AmendmentNumber":"615","ParentBillNumber":"H5500","Bill":null,"Sponsor":{"Id":"H_G1","Name":"Homar Gómez","Type":1,"Details":"https://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/194/LegislativeMembers/H_G1","ResponseDate":"2026-04-16T13:36:24.163"},"Category":"Public Safety","Action":"Consolidated","RollCall":[],"Title":"To Upgrade Safety Equipment","Branch":"House","RedraftNumber":null,"IsFurther":false,"GeneralCourtNumber":194,"Text":"Mr. Gómez of Easthampton moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:\r\n\"SECTION XXXX.\r\n;provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Easthampton Fire Department to upgrade vehicle extrication equipment; provided further, that the Department’s current tools are over 20 years old and are no longer capable of effectively cutting through the advanced high-strength metals used in modern vehicle construction; provided further, that this funding shall ensure first responders have the necessary equipment to safely and efficiently perform rescues and protect public safety;\r\n"}