Text of MA H 5555 (2026)

HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 5555 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts _______________ The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment (striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text contained in Senate document numbered 3100) of the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements (House, No. 5501), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5555) [Total Appropriation: $63,416,035,455.00]. June 30, 2026. Aaron Michlewitz Michael R. Rodrigues Kip A. Diggs Joanne M. Comerford Todd M. Smola Patrick M. O’Connor FILED ON: 6/30/2026 HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 5555 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts _______________ In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court (2025-2026) _______________ An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements. Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to immediately make appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and to make certain changes in law, each of which is immediately necessary or appropriate to effectuate said appropriations or for other important public purposes, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. To provide for the operations of the several departments, boards, commissions and institutions of the commonwealth and other services of the commonwealth and for certain permanent improvements and to meet certain requirements of law, the sums set forth in this act, for the several purposes and subject to the conditions specified, are hereby appropriated from the General Fund unless specifically designated otherwise, subject to the laws regulating the disbursement of public funds and the approval thereof for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. All sums appropriated under this act, including supplemental and deficiency budgets, shall be expended in a manner reflecting and encouraging a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for members of minority groups, women and persons with a disability. All officials and employees of an agency, board, department, commission or division receiving funds under this act shall take affirmative steps to ensure equality of opportunity in the internal affairs of state government and in their relations with the public, including those persons and organizations doing business with the commonwealth. Each agency, board, department, commission and division of the commonwealth, in spending appropriated sums and discharging its statutory responsibilities, shall adopt measures to ensure equal opportunity in the areas of hiring, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment, layoff or termination, rates of compensation, in-service or apprenticeship training programs and all other terms and conditions of employment. SECTION 1A. In accordance with Articles LXIII and CVII of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth and section 6D of chapter 29 of the General Laws, it is hereby declared that the amounts of revenue set forth in this section, by source, for the respective funds of the commonwealth for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 are necessary and sufficient to provide the means to defray the appropriations and expenditures from such funds for fiscal year 2027 as set forth and authorized in this act. The comptroller shall keep a distinct account of actual receipts from each such source by each such fund to furnish the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means with quarterly statements comparing those receipts with the projected receipts set forth in this section and shall include a full statement comparing the actual and projected receipts in the annual report for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to section 12 of chapter 7A of the General Laws. The quarterly and annual reports shall also include detailed statements of any other sources of revenue for the budgeted funds in addition to those specified in this section. Revenue Source All Budgeted Funds General Fund Commonwealth Transportation Fund Other Major Funds Other Funds Alcoholic Beverages $96.5 $96.5 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Banks $19.0 $19.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Cigarettes $225.2 $225.2 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Corporations $3,383.1 $3,383.1 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Deeds $411.6 $411.6 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Fair Share Income Surtax $2,700.0 $2,150.0 $550.0 $0.0 $0.0 Income $25,621.0 $25,621.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Inheritance and Estate $718.9 $718.9 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Insurance $783.9 $756.9 $0.0 $0.0 $27.0 Marijuana Excise $193.9 $0.0 $0.0 $193.9 $0.0 Motor Fuel $697.8 $0.0 $696.9 $0.0 $0.9 Public Utilities $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Room Occupancy $259.3 $259.3 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Sales - Regular $6,827.9 $4,506.9 $0.0 $0.0 $2,321.0 Sales - Meals $1,750.9 $1,750.9 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Sales - Motor Vehicles $1,198.7 $0.0 $791.2 $0.0 $407.5 Miscellaneous $12.9 $12.9 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Fiscal Year 2027 Base Tax Revenue Estimate $44,900.5 $39,912.1 $2,038.2 $193.9 $2,756.4 Statutory Tax Transfers Annual Contribution to the State Pension System -$5,130.5 -$5,130.5 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Sales Tax Transfer to the MBTA -$1,444.3 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 -$1,444.3 Sales Tax Transfer to the MSBA -$1,284.3 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 -$1,284.3 UI Surcharge to the Workforce Training Trust Fund -$27.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 -$27.0 Fair Share Surtax to Education and Transportation Fund -$2,150.0 -$2,150.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Excess Capital Gains to the Disaster Relief Fund -$20.0 -$20.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Excess Capital Gains to the Stabilization Fund -$51.2 -$51.2 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Excess Capital Gains to State Pension System -$34.8 -$34.8 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Excess Capital Gains to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund -$150.0 -$150.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Total Statutory Tax Transfers - $10,292.0 -$7,536.5 $0.0 $0.0 -$2,755.5 Total Fiscal Year 2027 Consensus Tax Revenue Available for Budget $34,608.5 $32,375.5 $2,038.2 $193.9 $0.9 Tax Initiatives and Other Tax Revenue Tax-Related Settlements & Judgments $50.0 $50.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Federal Conformity Phase In $108.0 $108.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Pass-through Entity Excise Tax Expansion $296.0 $296.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Food Donation Tax Credit -$5.5 -$5.5 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit -$10.0 -$10.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Housing Production Sales Tax Credit -$17.5 -$17.5 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Total Tax Initiatives and Other Tax Revenue $421.0 $421.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Total Taxes for Budget $35,029.5 $32,796.5 $2,038.2 $193.9 $0.9 Non-Tax Revenue Federal Reimbursements $15,846.6 $15,838.2 $0.0 $0.0 $8.4 Departmental Revenues $6,550.8 $5,766.0 $719.0 $53.6 $12.2 Consolidated Transfers $5,190.6 $2,502.6 $90.7 $292.5 $2,304.9 Total Non-Tax Revenue $27,588.0 $24,106.7 $809.7 $346.1 $2,325.5 Fiscal Year 2027 Grand Total $62,617.5 $56,903.3 $2,847.9 $539.9 $2,326.4 SECTION 1B. The comptroller shall keep a distinct account of actual receipts of non-tax revenues by each department, board, commission or institution to furnish the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means with quarterly statements comparing those receipts with projected receipts set forth in this section and to include a full statement comparing those receipts with projected receipts in the annual report for the fiscal year pursuant to section 12 of chapter 7A of the General Laws. The quarterly and annual reports shall also include detailed statements of any other sources of revenue for the budgeted funds in addition to those sources specified in this section. Non-Tax Revenue: Department Summary Federal Revenues Departmental Revenues Budgeted Transfers Total Unrestricted Total Restricted Judiciary Supreme Judicial Court $0 $2,237,901 $0 $2,237,901 $0 Committee for Public Counsel $0 $3,038,139 $0 $3,038,139 $0 Appeals Court $0 $284,765 $0 $284,765 $0 Trial Court $0 $65,745,420 $0 $65,745,420 $0 Total $0 $71,306,225 $0 $71,306,225 $0 District Attorneys Middlesex District Attorney's Office $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Worcester District Attorney's Office $0 $5,000 $0 $5,000 $0 Plymouth District Attorney's Office $0 $100,000 $0 $100,000 $0 Total $0 $105,000 $0 $105,000 $0 Secretary of the Commonwealth Secretary of the Commonwealth $0 $311,026,204 $0 $310,511,204 $515,000 Total $0 $311,026,204 $0 $310,511,204 $515,000 Treasurer and Receiver General Office of the Treasurer $0 $495,521,218 $473,116,352 $938,287,570 $30,350,000 Massachusetts Cultural Council $0 $21,597 $0 $21,597 $0 State Lottery Commission $0 $30,887 $1,321,596,996 $1,321,627,883 $0 Total $0 $495,573,702 $1,794,713,348 $2,259,937,050 $30,350,000 Attorney General Office of the Attorney General $5,979,752 $59,857,051 $0 $58,347,250 $7,489,553 Total $5,979,752 $59,857,051 $0 $58,347,250 $7,489,553 State Ethics Commission State Ethics Commission $0 $150,000 $0 $150,000 $0 Total $0 $150,000 $0 $150,000 $0 Inspector General Office of the Inspector General $0 $1,680,000 $0 $0 $1,680,000 Total $0 $1,680,000 $0 $0 $1,680,000 Office of Campaign and Political Finance Office of Campaign and Political Finance $0 $79,500 $0 $79,500 $0 Total $0 $79,500 $0 $79,500 $0 Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination $0 $360,327 $0 $35,007 $325,320 Total $0 $360,327 $0 $35,007 $325,320 Office of the State Comptroller Office of the State Comptroller $0 $98,592,914 $2,294,995,802 $2,393,588,716 $0 Total $0 $98,592,914 $2,294,995,802 $2,393,588,716 $0 Massachusetts Gaming Commission Massachusetts Gaming Commission $0 $0 $372,395,024 $372,395,024 $0 Total $0 $0 $372,395,024 $372,395,024 $0 Cannabis Control Commission Cannabis Control Commission $0 $23,569,523 $0 $23,569,523 $0 Total $0 $23,569,523 $0 $23,569,523 $0 Executive Office for Administration and Finance Secretary of Administration and Finance $0 $151,108,130 $183,000,000 $334,108,130 $0 Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance $0 $4,644,339 $9,695,826 $4,638,339 $9,701,826 Civil Service Commission $0 $12,500 $0 $12,500 $0 Group Insurance Commission $0 $1,328,690,159 $409,862,157 $1,736,205,695 $2,346,621 Division of Administrative Law Appeals $0 $70,000 $0 $0 $70,000 Department of Revenue $56,017,558 $217,431,963 $0 $266,682,270 $6,767,251 Appellate Tax Board $0 $2,985,306 $0 $2,585,306 $400,000 Human Resources Division $0 $1,235,830 $0 $1,235,830 $0 Operational Services Division $0 $30,161,252 $0 $12,919,301 $17,241,951 Total $56,017,558 $1,736,339,479 $602,557,983 $2,358,387,371 $36,527,649 Executive Office of Technology Services and Security Executive Office of Technology Services and Security $0 $2,733,931 $0 $0 $2,733,931 Total $0 $2,733,931 $0 $0 $2,733,931 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs $25,000 $5,051,342 $0 $4,386,342 $690,000 Department of Public Utilities $0 $47,575,779 $0 $47,575,779 $0 Department of Environmental Protection $0 $36,332,145 $0 $30,440,593 $5,891,552 Department of Fish and Game $8,420,000 $14,033,313 $1,945,000 $23,930,324 $467,989 Department of Agricultural Resources $0 $6,828,571 $0 $6,828,571 $0 Department of Conservation and Recreation $0 $32,099,974 $0 $32,099,974 $0 Department of Energy Resources $0 $9,939,456 $0 $9,939,456 $0 Total $8,445,000 $151,860,580 $1,945,000 $155,201,039 $7,049,541 Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Veterans' Services $0 $765,484 $0 $5,484 $760,000 Secretary of Health and Human Services $12,659,697,415 $2,099,364,010 $16,000,000 $14,460,061,425 $315,000,000 Mass Commission for the Blind $5,289,456 $191,736 $0 $5,481,192 $0 Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission $8,289,128 $77,310 $0 $8,366,438 $0 Mass Commission for the Deaf $261,584 $3,500 $0 $265,084 $0 Chelsea Soldiers' Home $16,480,848 $2,654,195 $0 $18,635,043 $500,000 Holyoke Soldiers' Home $8,687,722 $2,321,163 $0 $8,008,885 $3,000,000 Department of Youth Services $4,301,146 $288,293 $0 $4,589,439 $0 Department of Transitional Assistance $461,336,421 $1,121,427 $19,075,578 $481,533,426 $0 Department of Public Health $234,718,961 $118,651,416 $1,000,000 $150,622,109 $203,748,268 Department of Children and Families $381,226,989 $3,143,392 $700,000 $377,927,850 $7,142,531 Department of Mental Health $169,871,904 $22,522,218 $0 $192,269,122 $125,000 Department of Developmental Services $1,245,579,965 $4,394,397 $0 $1,249,974,362 $0 Department of Elder Affairs $235,246,726 $1,434,850 $0 $236,681,576 $0 Total $15,430,988,265 $2,256,933,391 $36,775,578 $17,194,421,435 $530,275,799 Health Policy Commission Health Policy Commission $0 $11,148,300 $0 $11,148,300 $0 Total $0 $11,148,300 $0 $11,148,300 $0 Center for Health Information and Analysis Center for Health Information and Analysis $0 $37,277,886 $0 $37,277,886 $0 Total $0 $37,277,886 $0 $37,277,886 $0 Board of Library Commissioners Board of Library Commissioners $0 $15,039 $0 $15,039 $0 Total $0 $15,039 $0 $15,039 $0 Executive Office of Economic Development Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation $0 $1,957,300 $0 $859,553 $1,097,747 Division of Banks $0 $49,135,127 $0 $47,635,127 $1,500,000 Division of Insurance $0 $160,432,868 $0 $160,432,868 $0 Division of Professional Licensure $0 $38,798,307 $0 $18,598,766 $20,199,541 Division of Standards $0 $5,622,089 $0 $4,718,528 $903,561 Department of Telecommunications and Cable $0 $5,308,611 $0 $5,308,611 $0 Massachusetts Office of Business Development $0 $1,194,528 $0 $1,194,528 $0 Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism $0 $0 $5,343,355 $5,343,355 $0 Total $0 $262,448,830 $5,343,355 $244,091,336 $23,700,849 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Housing and Livable Communities $0 $7,063,538 $0 $3,412,477 $3,651,061 Total $0 $7,063,538 $0 $3,412,477 $3,651,061 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Labor and Workforce Development $0 $3,083,693 $23,786,462 $26,415,727 $454,428 Total $0 $3,083,693 $23,786,462 $26,415,727 $454,428 Executive Office of Education Department of Early Education and Care $301,527,830 $4,517,760 $0 $305,525,590 $520,000 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education $0 $7,508,998 $0 $4,888,116 $2,620,882 Department of Higher Education $0 $10,500,000 $0 $10,500,000 $0 University of Massachusetts $0 $110,000,000 $0 $110,000,000 $0 Bridgewater State College $0 $250,000 $0 $250,000 $0 Fitchburg State College $0 $425,000 $0 $425,000 $0 Framingham State College $0 $115,000 $0 $115,000 $0 Massachusetts College of Art and Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts $0 $150,000 $0 $150,000 $0 Salem State College $0 $803,000 $0 $803,000 $0 Westfield State College $0 $625,000 $0 $625,000 $0 Worcester State College $0 $425,000 $0 $425,000 $0 Berkshire Community College $0 $291,150 $0 $291,150 $0 Bristol Community College $0 $298,275 $0 $298,275 $0 Cape Cod Community College $0 $288,750 $0 $288,750 $0 Greenfield Community College $0 $118,750 $0 $118,750 $0 Holyoke Community College $0 $451,608 $0 $451,608 $0 Mass Bay Community College $0 $520,000 $0 $520,000 $0 Massasoit Community College $0 $393,165 $0 $393,165 $0 Middlesex Community College $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Mount Wachusett Community College $0 $259,320 $0 $259,320 $0 Northern Essex Community College $0 $379,648 $0 $379,648 $0 North Shore Community College $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Quinsigamond Community College $0 $101,423 $0 $101,423 $0 Springfield Technical Community College $0 $780,000 $0 $780,000 $0 Roxbury Community College $0 $2,500,000 $0 $0 $2,500,000 Bunker Hill Community College $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $301,527,830 $141,701,847 $0 $437,588,795 $5,640,882 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Executive Office of Public Safety and Security $0 $2,100,000 $0 $2,100,000 $0 Office of the Chief Medical Examiner $0 $10,149,000 $0 $1,297,881 $8,851,119 Criminal History Systems Board $0 $30,746,070 $0 $24,929,150 $5,816,920 Department of State Police $1,935,922 $111,533,000 $0 $2,763,000 $110,705,922 Municipal Police Training Council $0 $2,800,000 $0 $0 $2,800,000 Department of Fire Services $0 $61,571,317 $0 $59,152,448 $2,418,869 Military Division $0 $1,900,000 $0 $0 $1,900,000 Emergency Management Agency $2,000,000 $0 $0 $2,000,000 $0 Department of Corrections $3,500,000 $6,013,000 $4,687,000 $0 $14,200,000 Total $7,435,922 $226,812,387 $4,687,000 $92,242,479 $146,692,830 Sheriffs Hampden Sheriff's Office $1,035,000 $3,713,855 $0 $1,117,604 $3,631,251 Worcester Sheriff's Office $34,000 $20,000 $0 $54,000 $0 Middlesex Sheriff's Office $14,600 $210,338 $0 $49,938 $175,000 Hampshire Sheriff's Office $7,600 $8,223 $0 $15,823 $0 Berkshire Sheriff's Office $8,500 $1,800,214 $0 $208,714 $1,600,000 Franklin Sheriff's Office $206,863 $7,152 $0 $214,015 $0 Essex Sheriff's Office $29,200 $1,858,697 $0 $37,897 $1,850,000 Barnstable Sheriff's Office $0 $1,506,036 $0 $6,036 $1,500,000 Bristol Sheriff's Office $148,764 $257,215 $0 $405,979 $0 Dukes Sheriff's Office $0 $448,764 $0 $148,764 $300,000 Norfolk Sheriff's Office $357,229 $215,430 $0 $357,229 $215,430 Plymouth Sheriff's Office $34,341,845 $300,000 $0 $34,341,845 $300,000 Suffolk Sheriff's Office $0 $2,250,000 $0 $450,000 $1,800,000 Total $36,183,601 $12,595,924 $0 $37,407,844 $11,371,681 Massachusetts Department of Transportation Massachusetts Department of Transportation $0 $638,502,672 $53,433,545 $691,936,217 $0 Total $0 $638,502,672 $53,433,545 $691,936,217 $0 Total Non-Tax Revenue $15,846,577,928 $6,550,817,943 $5,190,633,098 $26,779,570,445 $808,458,524 Conference Committee Report SECTION 2. JUDICIARY. Supreme Judicial Court. 0320-0003 For the operation of the supreme judicial court, including the salaries of the chief justice and the 6 associate justices .................................................... $12,684,430 0320-0010 For the operation of the clerk’s office of the supreme judicial court for Suffolk county ...................................................................................................... $2,500,938 0321-0001 For the operation of the commission on judicial conduct .................................... $1,223,014 0321-0100 For the services of the board of bar examiners .................................................. $2,711,846 Committee for Public Counsel Services. 0321-1500 For the operation of the committee for public counsel services under chapter 211D of the General Laws, including, but not limited to, payroll costs of the committee’s public defenders, attorneys in charge and appeals attorneys, including fringe benefit costs; provided, that the committee shall maintain a system in which not less than 20 per cent of indigent clients shall be represented by public defenders; provided further, that to the extent feasible, the committee shall assign public defenders to district and superior courts; provided further, that the committee shall approve by majority vote any increase in the base salary or rate of compensation for employees holding management positions, including, but not limited to, chiefs, deputy chiefs, directors, assistant directors and managers; provided further, that not later than December 2, 2026, the committee shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to, the expected surplus or deficiency of items 0321-1500, 0321-1510 and 0321-1520 for fiscal year 2027; provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the committee shall submit an annual report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, which shall be compared with data from the current period to the previous 2 fiscal years; and provided further, that the report shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of cases handled by the committee in each reporting period, delineated by public defender and private bar advocate; (ii) the average number of hours spent per case by public defenders; (iii) the number of public defenders currently employed by the committee and the total number employed by the committee at the end of each fiscal year, delineated by division; (iv) the number of public defender vacancies to be filled; (v) the average cost for public defender services rendered per case in the prior fiscal year; (vi) the number of cases assigned to private bar advocates; (vii) the average number of hours billed by private bar advocates; (viii) the average cost for private bar advocate services rendered per case in the prior fiscal year; (ix) the billable hours of private counsel, delineated by travel time and time spent in court, including wait time and trial preparation time, including interview time, investigating time and research time; (x) any changes to the private bar billing system and any billing improvements that have been made; (xi) the total number Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report of support staff, investigators, attorneys in charge and management personnel currently employed by the committee and the total number employed by the committee at the end of each fiscal year for the previous 2 fiscal years; and (xii) a summary of all spending for psychologists, psychiatrists and investigators, including the total number of hours billed, the number of unique vendors and the average number of hours billed ........ $109,000,000 0321-1510 For compensation paid to private counsel assigned to criminal and civil cases under subsection (b) of section 6 of chapter 211D of the General Laws and under section 11 of said chapter 211D; provided, that not more than $3,000,000 from this item shall be expended for services rendered prior to fiscal year 2027 ................................................................................... $245,827,979 0321-1520 For fees and costs as defined in section 27A of chapter 261 of the General Laws, as ordered by a justice of the appeals court or a justice of a department of the trial court on behalf of persons who are indigent as defined in said section 27A of said chapter 261; provided, that not more than $2,000,000 from this item shall be expended for services rendered prior to fiscal year 2027 ..................................................................................... $25,172,236 Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation. 0321-1600 For the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation to provide legal representation for indigent or otherwise disadvantaged residents of the commonwealth; provided, that not later than February 2, 2027, the corporation shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means using the most recent United States Census Bureau population data available that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of persons assisted by the programs funded by the corporation in the prior fiscal year; (ii) any proposed expansion of legal services, delineated by type of service, target population and cost; and (iii) the total number of indigent or otherwise disadvantaged residents who received services from the corporation, delineated by type of case and geographic location; provided further, that the corporation may contract with any organization to provide representation; and provided further, that notwithstanding the first paragraph of section 9 of chapter 221A of the General Laws, funds shall be expended for the Disability Benefits Project, the Medicare Advocacy Project and the Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project............................................................................................. $51,000,000 0321-1800 For the access to counsel program; provided, that funds may be expended for costs associated with implementing the program; and provided further, that, subject to appropriation, funds shall be distributed by the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation to designated non-profit organizations to increase access to legal representation for low-income tenants and low-income owner occupants in eviction proceedings ....................... $3,000,000 Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee. 0321-2000 For the operation of the mental health legal advisors committee and for certain programs for the indigent mentally ill established in section 34E of chapter 221 of the General Laws; provided, that funds shall be expended for the operations of a satellite office in the western region of the commonwealth .................................................................................................... $3,415,072 Conference Committee Report Prisoners’ Legal Services. 0321-2100 For the expenses of Prisoners’ Legal Services .................................................. $3,370,268 New England Innocence Project. 0321-2200 For the expenses of the New England Innocence Project, Inc. to support exonerees .............................................................................................................. $250,000 Social Law Library. 0321-2205 For the expenses of the social law library located in Suffolk county .................. $3,049,096 Appeals Court. 0322-0100 For the appeals court, including the salaries, traveling allowances and expenses of the chief justice, recall justices and associate justices ................. $16,268,212 Trial Court. 0330-0101 For the salaries of the justices of the 7 departments of the trial court .............. $90,824,360 0330-0300 For the central administration of the trial court, including costs associated with trial court non-employee services, dental and vision health plan agreements for employees who are subject to a collective bargaining agreement, jury expenses, law libraries, statewide telecommunications, private and municipal court rentals and leases, operation of courthouse facilities, rental of county court facilities, witness fees, printing expenses, equipment maintenance and repairs, the court interpreter program, insurance and chargeback costs, the Massachusetts sentencing commission, court security and judicial training; provided, that 50 per cent of all fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure shall be paid from this item; provided further, that funds may be expended for training on domestic violence issues, the maintenance of a domestic violence registry, evaluations of batterers’ intervention programs and the risk assessment tool for domestic violence offenders under chapter 260 of the acts of 2014; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for Cambridge Somerville Legal Services within Greater Boston Legal Services, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the University of Massachusetts School of Law for the South Coast Bridge Program for Legal Professionals to provide mentorship and professional development; provided further, that not less than $378,000 shall be expended for the race and bias initiative to expand the trial court office of diversity, equity and inclusion and to provide additional diversity training for all court employees; provided further, that in planning and implementing the policies of the race and bias initiative, the trial court’s office of diversity, equity and inclusion shall solicit feedback from community stakeholders in order to identify any structural, organizational or cultural barriers to ensure equity in the justice system for people of racial, linguistic, cultural or sexual minorities and shall recommend methods to remove such barriers to guarantee the provision of competent representation and inclusive practices in every courtroom in the commonwealth; provided further, that funds shall be expended for juvenile court investigators rates at an amount that at least maintains the rates from fiscal year 2026; provided further, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to ensure the maintenance of an interactive text response system to remind litigants, including all criminal defendants in the district courts, Boston municipal court and superior courts, of their court dates; provided further, that not less than $1,130,000 shall be expended to hire mental health clinicians; provided further, that mental health clinicians shall be distributed to court facilities in a geographically equitable manner; provided further, that funds may be expended to provide information and assistance to self-represented litigants; provided further, that the trial court shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means on revenues collected by the trial court; provided further, that each report shall provide for the previous quarter for each court division and courthouse: (i) the total amount ordered in fees and fines; (ii) the total amount dismissed in fees and fines; (iii) the total amount paid in fees and fines; and (iv) the total amount outstanding in fees and fines; provided further, that not later than February 3, 2027, the court administrator shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the number of court officers, per diem court officers and security personnel located in each trial court of the commonwealth; provided further, that notwithstanding section 9A of chapter 30 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the rights afforded to a veteran under said section 9A of said chapter 30, shall also be afforded to any such veteran who holds a trial court office or position in the service of the commonwealth not classified under chapter 31 of the General Laws, other than an elective office, an appointive office for a fixed term or an office or position under section 7 of said chapter 30 and who has: (a) held the office or position for not less than 1 year; and (b) completed 30 years of total creditable service to the commonwealth; and provided further, that not less than 15 days before the transfer of funds between items within the trial court, the court administrator shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (1) the amount of funds transferred from any item of appropriation; (2) the item number of the appropriation making the transfer; (3) the item number of the appropriation receiving the transfer; and (4) the reason for the transfer ........ $387,189,302 0330-0344 For the administration and transportation costs associated with a veterans court program ......................................................................................................... $274,745 0330-0410 For the implementation of alternative dispute resolution programming; provided, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for online dispute resolution ............................................................................................................. $1,372,241 0330-0441 For permanency mediation services in the probate and juvenile courts; provided, that permanency mediation services shall be made available in Bristol county .......................................................................................................... $600,000 0330-0500 For the use of video teleconferencing for court appearances by persons in the custody of the houses of correction ................................................................. $254,925 0330-0599 For a probation program that administers high-intensity supervision to promote successful probation outcomes and reduce recidivism; provided, that the office of the commissioner of probation may partner with the same external research organization in fiscal year 2027 as selected in fiscal year 2026 to: (i) monitor program fidelity and design; (ii) implement the model; and (iii) collect and analyze the outcome evaluation; provided further, that Conference Committee Report said program shall be conducted at both a district and a superior court; provided further, that the trial court shall maintain the program in at least the 10 court locations currently in operation; and provided further, that not later than March 16, 2027, the office of the commissioner of probation shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to, any relevant data on participants and outcomes ...................................................................................................... $1,383,811 0330-0601 For the operation of the specialty courts; provided, that no funds shall be transferred from this item to any other item in the trial court; and provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the trial court shall, in coordination with partner departments and agencies, submit reports on interdepartmental service agreements made with the partner departments and agencies to the court administrator and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the amount of funds transferred to each specific agency or department for use in the specialty courts; (ii) the specific intent of the transfer in relation to specialty court operations; (iii) any additional services implemented by way of the transfer; and (iv) the amount of unspent funds from the transfer at the time of reporting ........................................................................................ $8,947,480 0330-0612 For the administration of the Massachusetts Community Justice Project to serve individuals with mental health and substance use disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system; provided, that the trial court shall continue to fund a project coordinator to oversee coordination and administration and to provide financial oversight of the sequential intercept model; and provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the project coordinator shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) design of the sequential intercept model mappings; (ii) locations of workshops held to advocate for the model; (iii) number of cases in which the model has been utilized; (iv) impact of the model on rehabilitation and recidivism; and (v) cost savings associated with the model ........................................................... $283,605 0330-0613 For the implementation of the recommendations set forth by the Council of State Governments Justice Center - Massachusetts Criminal Justice Review including, but not limited to, the establishment of new programs and expansion of existing programs targeted at recidivism reduction; provided, that the trial court shall transfer funds to other commonwealth agencies as outlined in this item; provided further, that not less than 15 days before any such transfer, the trial court administrator shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that if no state agency or department is specifically designated to receive funds from this item, the trial court administrator shall distribute funding based on the recommendations of the Council of State Governments Justice Center - Massachusetts Criminal Justice Review; provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, each state agency or department receiving funds from this item shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing, as applicable, participation, completion and recidivism rates, delineated by gender; provided further, that the department of correction shall expend not less than $637,500 to expand recidivism reduction programming; provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the department of correction shall submit a report to the executive office of public safety and security, the executive office for administration and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report finance, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on the judiciary on the types of recidivism reduction programs provided, participation, completion and recidivism rates for said recidivism reduction programming; provided further, that the report shall be delineated by gender and include descriptions of new programs offered to women as a result of these funds; provided further, that not less than $345,000 shall be expended on grants administered by the executive office of public safety and security to support the expansion of evidence- based cognitive behavioral programs in county houses of correction and jails; provided further, that the secretary of public safety and security shall award grants on a competitive basis and applicants shall provide a plan for ensuring that proposed programs shall be implemented with fidelity to a research-based, evidence-based or evidence-informed program design; provided further, that if there is no existing research or evidence supporting the proposed program, applicants shall describe in detail how the program will be evaluated with sufficient rigor to add to existing research; provided further, that the sheriffs’ offices that receive grant funds shall report participation, completion and recidivism rates annually to the executive office of public safety and security; provided further, that the report shall be delineated by gender and include descriptions of new programs offered to women as a result of these funds; provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, copies of the report shall be provided to the executive office for administration and finance, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on the judiciary; provided further, that funds shall be expended to improve collaboration between the department of correction and the parole board to reduce delays in the release of incarcerated persons approved for parole; provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the department of correction and the parole board shall submit a joint report to the executive office for administration and finance, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on the judiciary detailing the: (i) implementation process; (ii) number of incarcerated persons who experienced delayed release in fiscal year 2026 compared to prior fiscal years; and (iii) average length of delays in fiscal year 2026 compared to prior fiscal years; provided further, that not less than $130,000 shall be expended to: (a) evaluate the caseload of parole and probation officers; (b) hire new officers accordingly; and (c) expand programs and services at community corrections centers; provided further, that not less than $2,300,000 shall be expended for a transitional youth early intervention probation pilot program to be administered by the office of the commissioner of probation; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to improve case management and data-tracking capacity in the office of the commissioner of probation; and provided further, that not less than $5,075,000 shall be expended in conjunction with the executive office of health and human services to develop and implement a behavioral health strategy, including statewide capacity to track the utilization of behavioral health care services and behavioral health outcomes for persons in the criminal justice system within the Medicaid management information system ........................................................ $8,662,500 Superior Court Department. 0331-0100 For the operation of the superior court department; provided, that funds shall be expended for medical malpractice tribunals under section 60B of chapter 231 of the General Laws; and provided further, that the clerk of Conference Committee Report the court shall be responsible for the internal administration of the clerk’s office, including personnel, staff services and record keeping ......................... $39,925,793 District Court Department. 0332-0100 For the operation of the district court department, including a civil conciliation program; provided, that, notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the district court of Chelsea shall be the permanent location for the northern trial session to handle 6-person jury cases; and provided further, that all personnel within said district court whose duties related to said northern trial session shall report to the clerk- magistrate of said district court ......................................................................... $92,986,131 Probate and Family Court Department. 0333-0002 For the operation of the probate and family court department; provided, that not less than $848,014 shall be expended to continue the case management triage plan ................................................................................... $48,720,381 Land Court Department. 0334-0001 For the operation of the land court department .................................................. $6,534,669 Boston Municipal Court Department. 0335-0001 For the operation of the Boston municipal court department; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the new courthouse for the South Boston division of the Boston municipal court ........................................ $16,914,450 Housing Court Department. 0336-0002 For the operation of the housing court department; provided, that funds shall be expended on court interpreter services; provided further, that the trial court shall conduct a study on eviction sealings, which shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of eviction cases dismissed, the number of petitions for sealing filed in those cases on or after January 1, 2025, and the length of time for such petitions to be resolved; (ii) the number of eviction cases decided in favor of the defendant, the number of petitions for sealing filed in those cases on or after January 1, 2025, and the length of time for such petitions to be resolved; and (iii) any logistical, technological and financial resources necessary to automatically seal cases, both prospectively and retroactively since January 1, 2020, that have been dismissed or decided in favor of the defendant, including the implementation of standardized sealing deadlines for all sealing applications, and to implement any recommended technological improvements to the eviction record sealing process; and provided further, that not later than December 31, 2026, the trial court shall submit a report to the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, the joint committee on housing, the joint committee on the judiciary and the senate and house committees on ways and means detailing the results of the study. ................................................................................................................. $15,780,738 Juvenile Court Department. Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 0337-0002 For the operation of the juvenile court department; provided, that not less than $407,602 shall be expended to CASA Project Inc. for its court appointed special advocate program in Worcester county; provided further, that not less than $137,877 shall be expended to Friends of Children, Inc. for its court appointed special advocate program in Franklin and Hampshire counties; provided further, that not less than $178,244 shall be expended to Center for Human Development, Incorporated for its court appointed special advocate program in Hampden county; provided further, that not less than $166,317 shall be expended to Family Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc. for its court appointed special advocate program in Essex county; provided further, that not less than $277,326 shall be expended to Boston CASA, Inc. for its court appointed special advocate program in Suffolk and Middlesex counties; provided further, that not less than $104,849 shall be expended to 18 Degrees, Inc. for its court appointed special advocate program in Berkshire county; provided further, that not less than $127,785 shall be expended to The Advocacy Bridge Inc for its CARE advocate program in Bristol county; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to One Can Help, Inc. for the purpose of providing assistance and resources for families in juvenile courts statewide ..................................................................................................... $25,569,194 Office of the Commissioner of Probation. 0339-1001 For the office of the commissioner of probation; provided, that the office shall enter into an interagency service agreement with the department of revenue to verify income data and to utilize the department’s wage reporting and bank match system for weekly tape-matching to determine an individual’s eligibility for appointment of indigent counsel under chapter 211D of the General Laws; provided further, that not less than $479,167 shall be expended for DNA testing; provided further, that not less than $450,000 shall be expended for expanded drug testing capacity; provided further, that not less than $222,000 shall be expended for increased sealing and expungement capacity; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for a caseload management software system for the juvenile and probate and family courts; provided further, that not less than $641,000 shall be expended for a pre-trial services unit; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for increased electronic monitoring capacity; provided further, that not less than $374,667 shall be expended for a probate and family court workload reduction project; provided further, that not less than $160,000 shall be expended for the purchase of bulletproof vests for probation officers; provided further, that funds may be expended for increased lab-based testing, oral toxicology tests and new urine tests to detect additional substances; provided further, that funds shall be used for the ongoing development and implementation of the validated risk assessment tool to inform pre-adjudication decision making with regard to detention, release on personal recognizance or release under conditions of criminal defendants before the adult trial court; provided further, that not later than November 3, 2026, the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the status of the validated risk assessment tool; (ii) efforts to implement the risk assessment tool; (iii) further goals to expand the use of the risk assessment tool; and (iv) the outcomes associated with utilization of the risk assessment tool; and provided further, that funds from this item shall be expended for costs associated with the full implementation of chapter Conference Committee Report 303 of the acts of 2006 and chapter 418 of the acts of 2006 to ensure effective supervision of probationers who are monitored through global positioning system bracelets ............................................................................ $206,356,677 0339-1003 For the office of community corrections and performance-based contracts for the operation of community corrections centers; provided, that not later than March 2, 2027, the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the performance standards used to evaluate community corrections centers; (ii) a description of how each community corrections center compares based on performance and utilization data; (iii) the amount of each contract awarded to community corrections centers on a per-client-day basis; (iv) the standards for terminating contracts with underperforming community corrections centers; and (v) plans for increasing the use of community corrections centers by the courts, the department of correction and the sheriffs’ offices; provided further, that the executive director of the office of community corrections may make funds available from this item for rehabilitative pilot programs that incorporate evidence-based corrections practices; provided further, that the office may provide re-entry services programs, which shall not operate as intermediate sanctions programs as defined in section 1 of chapter 211F of the General Laws, to any person released from incarceration including, but not limited to, any probationer or parolee; and provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the Ralph Gants Reentry Services Program for the purpose of supporting reentry, including providing reentry services programs ................................................................. $33,678,828 0339-1005 For a competitive grant program to be administered by the office of the commissioner of probation for cities and towns, acting either individually or in concert, to pilot or expand multidisciplinary approaches to divert juveniles and young adults from the juvenile and criminal justice systems prior to arrest or arraignment through coordinated programs for prevention and intervention that serve youths and their families including, but not limited to: (i) connecting youths to mental health services; (ii) providing youth development activities and mentoring; (iii) promoting school safety, family home visits, juvenile diversion programs and restorative justice and mediation programs; and (iv) providing assistance for families and schools to navigate the legal system; provided, that eligible applicants may partner with nonprofit organizations to provide programs and services; provided further, that the office shall give preference to applications that: (a) clearly outline a comprehensive plan for municipalities to collaborate with law enforcement agencies, schools, community-based organizations and government agencies to address juvenile delinquency and young adult crime; (b) include written commitments of municipalities, law enforcement agencies, schools, community-based organizations and government agencies to collaborate; (c) make a written commitment to match grant funds with not less than a 25 per cent matching grant provided by either municipal or private contributions; and (d) identify a local governmental unit to serve as the fiscal agent for the proposed programs and services; provided further, that administrative costs for approved grant applications shall not exceed 5 per cent of the value of the grant; and provided further, that not later than March 16, 2027, the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (1) the number of grant applications received; (2) the number of grants approved; (3) the amount of funds issued to each grantee; and (4) details regarding each grantee, including geographic Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report location, services offered, organizations with which the grantee collaborated, matching funds provided and the number of juveniles and young adults served ............................................................................................... $515,000 0339-1011 For a grant program to be administered by the office of the commissioner of probation for community-based residential re-entry programs to reduce recidivism by providing transitional housing, workforce development and case management to individuals returning to the community from county correctional facilities and state prisons, including incarcerated persons under the supervision of state prisons and county correctional facilities approved under sections 49 and 86F of chapter 127 of the General Laws and individuals on parole or on probation; provided, that no funds shall be transferred from this item to any other item in the trial court; provided further, that said programs shall provide supervision and accountability as needed; provided further, that the funds shall be awarded through a competitive process to qualified nonprofit organizations with a documented history of providing comprehensive, evidence-based or evidence-informed community residential re-entry services; provided further, that applicants shall provide a plan for ensuring that proposed programs shall be implemented with fidelity to a research-based, evidence-based or evidence-informed program design; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to PAACA, Inc. in the city of New Bedford for costs related to their PAACA housing support fund; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be spent on women and elderly persons returning from incarceration; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be awarded to the parole board for sober and transitional housing for parolees; and provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the outcomes and recidivism rates of the participants .................................................................................................. $16,135,703 Office of Jury Commissioner. 0339-2100 For the office of jury commissioner under chapter 234A of the General Laws .................................................................................................................... $3,886,393 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS. Suffolk District Attorney. 0340-0100 For the Suffolk district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program, the domestic violence unit and the children’s advocacy center; provided, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the design and operation of a pre- arraignment diversion program and a diversion session; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 .............................................................................................. $30,451,325 0340-0198 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Suffolk district attorney’s office .......................................................................................... $532,839 Conference Committee Report Middlesex District Attorney. 0340-0200 For the Middlesex district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program and the domestic violence unit; provided, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 .............................................................. $25,490,650 0340-0298 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Middlesex district attorney’s office .......................................................................................... $789,542 Eastern District Attorney. 0340-0300 For the Eastern district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program and the domestic violence unit; provided, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 .............................................................. $15,452,606 0340-0398 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Eastern district attorney’s office .......................................................................................... $758,496 Worcester District Attorney. 0340-0400 For the Worcester district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program and the domestic violence unit; provided, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 .............................................................. $16,733,669 0340-0498 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Worcester district attorney’s office .......................................................................................... $641,139 Hampden District Attorney. 0340-0500 For the Hampden district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program and the domestic violence unit; provided, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 .............................................................. $17,398,941 0340-0598 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Hampden district attorney’s office .......................................................................................... $649,406 Northwestern District Attorney. Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 0340-0600 For the Northwestern district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program, the domestic violence unit and the anti-crime task force; provided, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region; provided further, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 ............................................................................................................. $10,615,496 0340-0698 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Northwestern district attorney’s office .......................................................................................... $456,230 Norfolk District Attorney. 0340-0700 For the Norfolk district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program and the domestic violence unit; provided, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 .............................................................. $15,083,161 0340-0798 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Norfolk district attorney’s office .......................................................................................... $628,869 Plymouth District Attorney. 0340-0800 For the Plymouth district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program and the domestic violence unit; provided, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 .............................................................. $13,322,877 0340-0898 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Plymouth district attorney’s office .......................................................................................... $656,788 Bristol District Attorney. 0340-0900 For the Bristol district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program and the domestic violence unit; provided, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 .............................................................. $15,457,795 0340-0998 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Bristol district attorney’s office ...................................................................................................... $785,005 Cape and Islands District Attorney. Conference Committee Report 0340-1000 For the Cape and Islands district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program and the domestic violence unit; provided, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 ................................................... $6,850,371 0340-1098 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Cape and Islands district attorney’s office .............................................................................. $434,367 Berkshire District Attorney. 0340-1100 For the Berkshire district attorney’s office, including the victim and witness assistance program, the child abuse and sexual assault prosecution program, the drug task force, the domestic violence unit and the Berkshire county law enforcement task force; provided, that 50 per cent of fees payable under rules 15(d) and 30(c)(8) of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure for appeals taken by the office shall be paid from this item; and provided further, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $76,000 ................................................................ $6,321,513 0340-1198 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Berkshire district attorney’s office .......................................................................................... $354,094 MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION. 0340-0203 For the implementation and administration of drug diversion programs for nonviolent young adult drug offenders; provided, that individuals using heroin or other opiate derivatives who are arrested for nonviolent crimes shall be eligible for such programs; provided further, that individuals charged with violent crimes shall not be eligible for participation in a drug diversion program; provided further, that a district attorney’s office may contract with any organization to administer a drug diversion program or an education program; provided further, that such programs shall be designed in consultation with the department of public health; provided further, that eligible drug diversion programs shall offer pre-arraignment or post-arraignment programs for non-violent drug offenders to provide candidates the opportunity to receive comprehensive substance use treatment services in lieu of prosecution through the traditional court process; provided further, that treatment plans may include, but shall not be limited to, inpatient, outpatient and step-down recovery services; provided further, that diversion program candidates without insurance coverage for the services under the programs shall not be denied access to the program based on the inability to pay; provided further, that not less than 60 days before the distribution of funds, the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the amount to be given to each district attorney’s office; (ii) the methodology for the distribution; and (iii) the administration and cost of the program; and provided further, that no funds from this item shall be expended on the administrative costs of the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association ....................................................... $514,949 0340-2100 For the operation of the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association, including the implementation and related expenses of the district Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report attorneys’ offices automation, case management and tracking system; provided, that expenses associated with the system may be charged directly to this item; provided further, that the association shall work in conjunction with the disabled persons protection commission and the 11 district attorneys' offices to prepare a report that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of abuse cases that are referred to each district attorney’s office for further investigation; (ii) the number of said referrals resulting in the filing of criminal charges, delineated by type of charge; (iii) the number of cases referred to each district attorney's office that remain open as of the date for submission of the report; and (iv) the number of cases that resulted in a criminal prosecution and the disposition of each such prosecution; provided further, that not later than March 16, 2027, said report shall be submitted to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the clerks of the house of representatives and senate; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the association shall work in conjunction with the 11 district attorneys’ offices to prepare and submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the clerks of the house of representatives and senate; provided further, that the association shall provide said offices with an agreed-upon template for the report to be filled out; provided further, that said offices shall submit said report in a standard electronic format; provided further, that said template shall include, delineated by charge type: (a) the number of criminal cases initiated by arraignment in each department of the trial court; (b) the number of criminal cases disposed of in each department of the trial court; (c) the number of cases appealed to the appeals courts, the supreme judicial court, a single justice of the appeals court or of the supreme judicial court or any other appeals; (d) the number of cases reviewed but not charged; and (e) the number of cases under active management where the case includes charges for drug offenses under chapter 94C of the General Laws, motor vehicle offenses under chapter 90 of the General Laws or firearm offenses under chapter 140 of the General Laws; provided further, that not less than $330,000 shall be expended for a one-year PILOT program for an automated crime victim and witness notification and survey platform for each of the 11 district attorneys, including assistant district attorneys and crime advocates; and provided further, that each district attorney shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before transferring any funds from the AA object class of each district attorney’s administrative line item and means of its intention to make that transfer .................................... $3,202,595 0340-2117 For the retention of assistant district attorneys and non-attorney staff with not less than 3 years of experience; provided, that the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association shall transfer funds to the AA object class in each of the 11 district attorneys’ offices; provided further, that the association shall develop a formula for the distribution of said funds; provided further, that funds distributed from this item to the district attorneys’ offices shall be used for retention purposes and shall not be transferred out of the AA object class; provided further, that not more than $125,000 shall be distributed to any 1 district attorney’s office for such purpose; provided further, that not less than 60 days prior to the distribution of funds, the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the methodology used to determine the amount to be disbursed; (ii) the amount to be given to each district attorney’s office; (iii) the methodology for the distribution; and (iv) the number of assistant district attorneys and non-attorney staff from each office who would receive funds from this item; Conference Committee Report and provided further, that no funds from this item shall be expended for the administrative costs of the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association .......................................................................................................... $1,030,000 0340-8908 For the costs associated with maintaining the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association’s wide area network ........................................................ $3,465,645 EXECUTIVE. 0411-1000 For the offices of the governor, the lieutenant governor and the governor’s council; provided, that the amount appropriated in this item may be used at the discretion of the governor for the payment of extraordinary expenses not otherwise provided for and for transfers to appropriation items where the amounts otherwise available may be insufficient; provided further, that funds may be expended for the governor’s commission on intellectual disability; provided further, that funds may be expended for the governor’s development coordinating council; and provided further, that the advisory council on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, established in section 379 of chapter 194 of the acts of 1998, shall continue during fiscal year 2027 ............................................................................................................ $6,173,602 0411-1020 For the operation of the office of climate innovation and resilience ....................... $500,000 SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH. 0511-0000 For the operation of the office of the secretary of the commonwealth; provided, that the secretary may transfer funds between items 0540-0900, 0540-1000, 0540-1100, 0540-1200, 0540-1300, 0540-1400, 0540-1500, 0540-1600, 0540-1700, 0540-1800, 0540-1900, 0540-2000 and 0540- 2100 under an allocation schedule which shall be filed with submitted to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before the transfer; and provided further, that each register of deeds using electronic record books shall ensure that all methods of electronically recording instruments conform to the regulations or standards established by the secretary and the records conservation board ................................................... $8,945,369 0511-0001 For the secretary of the commonwealth, who may expend not more than $15,000 in revenues collected from the sale of merchandise at the state house gift shop to restock gift shop inventory .......................................................... $15,000 0511-0002 For the operation of the corporations division; provided, that the division shall implement a corporate dissolution program; and provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the secretary of the commonwealth shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the total number of reports filed as a result of this program and the amount of revenue generated for the commonwealth ..................................... $606,206 0511-0200 For the operation of the archives division; provided, that the secretary of the commonwealth shall expend not less than the amounts expended in fiscal year 2026 for preservation matching grants for municipalities and nonprofit organizations to preserve veterans’ monuments, memorials and other significant sites and historic documents; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to capital improvements to Camp Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report DiCarlo, home of the National Lancers, to bring the facility up to code; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Gardner for the purpose of the city archives buildout; and provided further, that the program shall be administered by the state historic records advisory board ........................................................................................................ $989,130 0511-0230 For the operation of the records center.................................................................... $36,259 0511-0250 For the operation of the archives facility ................................................................ $847,715 0511-0260 For the operation of the commonwealth museum ................................................. $368,538 0511-0270 For the secretary of the commonwealth, who shall contract with the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute to provide the commonwealth with technical assistance on United States census data and to prepare annual population estimates, prior appropriation continued ........ $1,280,663 0511-0273 For a grant program to be administered by the secretary of the commonwealth for municipalities or regional planning agencies to prepare for the 2030 decennial census; provided, that grants shall be used to cover costs related to the preparation of the list of addresses used to enumerate local populations; provided further, that the secretary may prioritize grants to low income communities or gateway municipalities as defined in section 3A of chapter 23A of the General Laws; and provided further, that the secretary may use not more than 5 per cent of the total appropriation for necessary administrative costs reasonably related to grant administration .......... $500,000 0511-0280 For the secretary of the commonwealth, who may expend not more than $500,000 in revenues collected from fees assessed upon communication technology service providers for administration and monitoring of the remote online notarization program under subsection (i) of section 28 of chapter 222 of the General Laws; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the secretary may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .................................................................................................................... $500,000 0511-0420 For the operation of the address confidentiality program ...................................... $349,337 0517-0000 For the printing of public documents ...................................................................... $577,145 0521-0000 For the operation of the elections division, including preparation, printing and distribution of ballots and for other miscellaneous expenses for primary and other elections; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the secretary of the commonwealth may incur costs and make expenditures in excess of funds available by up to $15,000,000 to provide for necessary election costs related to items 0521- 0000, 0521-0001, 0521-0002 and 0524-0000; provided further, that the secretary shall submit supporting documents on incurred costs necessary to administer elections to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means not later than 60 days after the completion of elections; provided further, that the secretary of the commonwealth may award grants for voter registration and education; and provided further, that the registration and education Conference Committee Report activities may be conducted by community-based voter registration and education organizations; and provided further, that not later than December 31, 2026, the secretary of the commonwealth shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on election laws, the joint committee on state administration and regulatory oversight and the clerks of the house and senate detailing the total costs incurred during calendar years 2022, 2024 and 2026 to issue mail voting postcards, send mail ballots to local election officials for distribution and use a second envelope for mail ballots, prior appropriation continued ........................................................................................................... $30,595,925 0521-0001 For the operation of the central voter registration computer system; provided, that not later than January 29, 2027, the secretary of the commonwealth shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing voter registration activity ................................... $11,448,118 0521-0002 For the implementation of early voting in the commonwealth as required by section 25B of chapter 54 of the General Laws; provided, that not later than December 31, 2026, the secretary of the commonwealth shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on election laws, the joint committee on state administration and regulatory oversight and the clerks of the senate and house of representatives detailing the early voting rates for calendar years 2022, 2024 and 2026, prior appropriation continued .................................................... $6,884,180 0524-0000 For providing information to voters ..................................................................... $2,155,894 0526-0100 For the operation of the Massachusetts historical commission .......................... $1,228,623 0527-0100 For the operation of the ballot law commission ....................................................... $10,384 0528-0100 For the operation of the records conservation board ............................................... $36,396 0540-0900 For the registry of deeds located in the city of Lawrence ................................... $1,474,004 0540-1000 For the registry of deeds located in the city of Salem ......................................... $3,343,591 0540-1100 For the registry of deeds located in the county of Franklin .................................... $732,774 0540-1200 For the registry of deeds located in the county of Hampden .............................. $2,297,688 0540-1300 For the registry of deeds located in the county of Hampshire ............................... $917,227 0540-1400 For the registry of deeds located in the city of Lowell ......................................... $1,398,798 0540-1500 For the registry of deeds located in the city of Cambridge ................................. $4,724,745 0540-1600 For the registry of deeds located in the town of Adams ......................................... $489,356 0540-1700 For the registry of deeds located in the city of Pittsfield ........................................ $661,809 0540-1800 For the registry of deeds located in the town of Great Barrington ......................... $392,706 0540-1900 For the registry of deeds located in the county of Suffolk ................................... $2,766,382 0540-2000 For the registry of deeds located in the city of Fitchburg ....................................... $851,435 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 0540-2100 For the registry of deeds located in the city of Worcester ................................... $2,738,149 TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL. Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General. 0610-0000 For the office of the treasurer and receiver general; provided, that the treasurer shall provide computer services required by the teachers’ retirement board; provided further, that funds may be expended for the payment of bank fees; and provided further, that financial assistance shall be made available to injured firefighters ........................................................... $13,707,567 0610-0010 For the office of economic empowerment to promote and improve financial literacy; provided, that funds from this item may be transferred to the Economic Empowerment Trust Fund established in section 35QQ of chapter 10 of the General Laws; and provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to The MIDAS Collaborative, Inc. as a fiscal intermediary for matched-savings programs, and the development of the Midas economic mobility incubator to help close critical racial and other wealth gaps of low-to-moderate-income households, in partnership with financial institutions, community development corporations, community foundations and other community-based organizations ..................................... $1,726,699 0610-0050 For the administration of the alcoholic beverages control commission in its efforts to regulate and control the conduct and condition of trafficking in alcoholic beverages; provided, that the commission shall maintain at least 1 chief investigator and other investigators as may be necessary for the regulation and control of trafficking of alcoholic beverages; provided further, that the commission shall work and cooperate with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the United States Department of Justice and other relevant federal agencies to assist in its efforts to regulate and control trafficking of alcoholic beverages; and provided further, that the commission shall seek out matching federal funds and apply for federal grants that may be available to assist in the enforcement of laws pertaining to the trafficking of alcoholic beverages ........... $6,255,309 0610-0051 For the operation of the alcoholic beverages control commission relative to the prevention of underage drinking and related programs including, but not limited to, applying for and obtaining Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the United States Department of Justice funds, grants and other federal appropriations; provided, that the commission may expend not more than $350,000 in revenues collected from fees generated by the commission; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the commission may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................... $350,000 0610-0060 For the costs associated with the investigation and enforcement division of the alcoholic beverages control commission’s implementation of the enhanced liquor enforcement programs known as the safe campus, safe Conference Committee Report holidays, safe prom and safe summer programs; provided, that funds from this item shall not support other operating costs of item 0610-0050 ..................... $348,780 0610-2000 For payments made to veterans under section 1 of chapter 646 of the acts of 1968, section 16 of chapter 130 of the acts of 2005 and section 11 of chapter 132 of the acts of 2009; provided, that the office of the state treasurer may expend not more than $500,000 for costs incurred in the administration of these payments; and provided further, that not later than September 25, 2026, the state treasurer shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the number of veterans applying for the payments, delineated by in-person and online applications; and (ii) how many payments were approved in the prior fiscal year ..................................................................................................................... $2,203,626 0611-1000 For bonus payments to war veterans....................................................................... $44,500 0612-0105 For payment of the public safety employee killed in the line of duty benefit established in section 100A of chapter 32 of the General Laws; provided, that the office of the state treasurer shall provide immediate written notification to the secretary of administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means upon the expenditure of the funds appropriated in this item; and provided further, that at the written request of the office of the state treasurer, the comptroller shall transfer uncommitted and unobligated funds from item 1599-3384 to this item ................. $600,000 Lottery Commission. 0640-0000 For the operation of the state lottery commission and arts lottery; provided, that no funds shall be expended from this item for costs associated with the promotion or advertising of lottery games; provided further, that positions funded from this item shall not be subject to chapters 30 and 31 of the General Laws; provided further, that 25 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred quarterly from the State Lottery and Gaming Fund, established in section 35 of chapter 10 of the General Laws, to the General Fund; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, funds may be expended for the establishment and operation of the online lottery established in section 24 of chapter 10 of the General Laws ......................... $122,614,695 0640-0005 For the costs associated with monitor games; provided, that 25 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred quarterly from the State Lottery and Gaming Fund, established in section 35 of chapter 10 of the General Laws, to the General Fund ..................................................... $4,321,359 0640-0010 For the promotional activities associated with the state lottery program; provided, that not later than June 30, 2027, the state lottery commission shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing additional revenues generated as a result of promotional activities funded from this item; and provided further, that 25 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred quarterly from the State Lottery and Gaming Fund, established in section 35 of chapter 10 of the General Laws, to the General Fund .............................................................. $6,000,000 0640-0096 For the commonwealth’s fiscal year 2027 contributions to the health and welfare fund established under the collective bargaining agreement Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report between the state lottery commission and the Service Employees International Union, Local 888, AFL-CIO; provided, that the contributions shall be paid to the fund on such basis as the collective bargaining agreement provides; and provided further, that 25 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred quarterly from the State Lottery and Gaming Fund, established in section 35 of chapter 10 of the General Laws, to the General Fund ....................................................................... $618,509 Massachusetts Cultural Council. 0640-0300 For the services and operations of the Massachusetts cultural council, including grants to or contracts with public and nonpublic entities; provided, that the council may expend the amounts appropriated in this item for the council as provided in sections 52 to 58A, inclusive, of chapter 10 of the General Laws; provided further, that 25 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred quarterly from the State Lottery and Gaming Fund, established in section 35 of said chapter 10, to the General Fund; provided further, that a person employed under this item shall be considered an employee within the meaning of section 1 of chapter 150E of the General Laws and shall be placed in the appropriate bargaining unit; provided further, that the council shall expend from any source an amount not less than 75 per cent of this item on grants and subsidies to further the achievement of the goals of the council’s 3-year strategic plan, including: (i) stewarding programmatic practices that advance equity, diversity and inclusion; (ii) advancing the creative and cultural sector through building partnerships, identifying recommendations and storytelling; and (iii) ensuring internal systems, structures and ways of working reflect the council’s values of creativity, public service and inclusion and advance the sector’s needs; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Acton Community Access Television, Inc. for equipment upgrades; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the Attleboro Arts Museum for damages to a flooded basement; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Allston Village Main Streets, Inc. for artists community assistance; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Fitchburg Public Market to sustain customer-facing commercial retail operations on Main street in the city of Fitchburg through fiscal year 2028; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Longmeadow Pride Alliance, Inc. to continue the Longmeadow Pride Festival to support community services and celebrate Italian heritage; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Boston Ballet, Incorporated; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Franklin Performing Arts Company, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Children’s Museum of Franklin, Inc; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Franklin Creative Center for the Arts Inc.; and provided further, that not later than November 3, 2026, the council shall submit its board-approved fiscal year 2027 spending plan to the office of the state treasurer, the executive office for administration and finance, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on tourism, arts and cultural development including, but not limited to, the amounts to be expended on: (a) grants and subsidies; (b) personnel; (c) leases and utilities; and (d) travel, delineated by in-state and board-approved out-of- state travel; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended as an honorarium to the official Poet Laureate of Massachusetts pursuant Conference Committee Report to Executive Order no. 640; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for the design of an accessible theatre; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Common Wealth Mural Collaborative, Inc. to support the Fresh Paint Springfield public art festival in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $28,000 shall be expended for the historic First Church of Christ in the town of Longmeadow for the replacement of a control system for the historical clock tower for the continued use of a bell forged by Paul Revere and to preserve access to the historical premises for students and the community; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for Woods Hole Film Festival, Inc. to support its showcase of independent films for the public; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for Plimoth Patuxet Museums, Inc. for history programming for schools, teachers and historians; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended for the Pilgrim Hall Museum in the town of Plymouth to support the public museum and promote local tourism; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for Heritage Museums and Gardens, Inc. in the town of Sandwich to support the public museum and promote local tourism; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Center For the Arts, Inc. for programming and initiatives to commemorate the centennial season of the Cape Playhouse; and provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center, Inc. in the town of Foxborough for facility upgrades and programming .............................................................................. $28,106,072 Debt Service. 0699-0005 For the state treasurer, who may retain and expend not more than $30,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 from premiums paid on the sales of revenue anticipation notes and expend those premium payments to pay the principal and interest on account of the revenue anticipation notes ........... $30,000,000 0699-0014 For the payment of interest, discount and principal on certain indebtedness incurred under chapter 233 of the acts of 2008 for financing the accelerated bridge program ............................................................................ $289,765,086 Commonwealth Transportation Fund....................... 100% 0699-0015 For the payment of interest, discount and principal on certain bonded debt and the sale of bonds of the commonwealth; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the state treasurer may make payments under section 38C of chapter 29 of the General Laws from this item and items 0699-9100, 0699-2005 and 0699- 0014; provided further, that the payments shall pertain to the bonds, notes or other obligations authorized to be paid from each item; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the comptroller may transfer the amounts that would otherwise be unexpended on June 30, 2027 from this item to items 0699-9100, 0699- 2005 and 0699-0014 or from said items 0699-9100, 0699-2005 and 0699- 0014 to this item that would otherwise have insufficient amounts to meet debt service obligations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027; provided further, that each amount transferred shall be charged to the funds as specified in the item to which the amount is transferred; provided further, that payments on bonds issued under section 2O of said chapter 29 shall Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report be paid from this item and shall be charged to the infrastructure subfund of the Commonwealth Transportation Fund; provided further, that notwithstanding this item or any general or special law to the contrary, the comptroller may charge the payments authorized in the item to the appropriate budgetary or other fund subject to a plan that the comptroller shall submit to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 10 days in advance of charging such payments; and provided further, that the state treasurer may expend from the Technology Education Fund under items 7070-6606 and 7070-6607 in the state accounting system, payments to the University of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for interest accrued in fiscal year 2027 and prior fiscal years on bonds held pursuant to section 4 of the Morrill Act, 7 U.S.C. 304 .......... $2,240,456,319 General Fund ........................................................ 45.00% Commonwealth Transportation Fund.................... 55.00% 0699-2005 For the payment of interest, discount and principal on certain indebtedness that may be incurred for financing the central artery/third harbor tunnel funding shortfall.. ............................................................................................... $81,421,109 Commonwealth Transportation Fund....................... 100% 0699-9100 For the payment of costs associated with any bonds, notes or other obligations of the commonwealth, including issuance costs, interest on bonds, bond and revenue anticipation notes, commercial paper and other notes under sections 47 and 49B of chapter 29 of the General Laws and for the payment to the United States under Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 148, of any rebate amount or yield reduction payment owed with respect to any bonds or notes or other obligations of the commonwealth; provided, that the state treasurer shall certify to the comptroller a schedule of the distribution of costs among the various funds of the commonwealth; provided further, that not more than $400,000 shall be expended from this item for the costs of personnel at the debt management department of the office of the state treasurer; provided further, that the comptroller shall charge costs to the funds in accordance with the schedule; and provided further, that any deficit in this item at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 shall be charged to the various funds or to the General Fund or the Commonwealth Transportation Fund debt service reserves ......... $28,681,484 OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR. 0710-0000 For the office of the state auditor, including the review and monitoring of privatization contracts under sections 52 to 55, inclusive, of chapter 7 of the General Laws .............................................................................................. $20,724,096 0710-0100 For the operation of the division of local mandates ............................................... $515,371 0710-0200 For the operation of the bureau of special investigations; provided, that the office of the state auditor shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the total amount of fraudulently obtained benefits identified by the bureau, the total value of settlement restitution payments, actual monthly collections and any circumstances that produce shortfalls in collections ........................................... $2,657,193 Conference Committee Report 0710-0225 For the operation of the Medicaid audit unit within the division of audit operations to prevent and identify fraud and abuse in the MassHealth system; provided, that the federal reimbursement for any expenditure from this item shall not be less than 50 per cent; provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the division shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing all findings on activities and payments made through the MassHealth system; provided further, that the report shall include, to the extent available, a review of all post- audit efforts undertaken by MassHealth to recoup payments owed to the commonwealth due to identified fraud and abuse; provided further, that the report shall include the responses of MassHealth to the most recent post-audit review survey, including the status of recoupment efforts; and provided further, that the report shall include the unit’s recommendations to enhance recoupment efforts .......................................................................... .$1,525,387 0710-0300 For costs related to the use of data analytic techniques to identify fraud by the bureau of special investigations ....................................................................... $569,734 0710-0400 For the operation of an information technology audit unit within the office of the state auditor to conduct audits of high risk information technology related activities including, cybersecurity, data access, systems operations, data integrity and regulatory compliance ............................................ $905,621 POLICE REFORM COMMISSION. 0800-0000 For the operation of the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission; provided, that not later than March 16, 2027, the commission shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the commission’s current caseload for fiscal year 2027; (ii) the number of complaints concerning police officer conduct received by the commission; (iii) patterns of unprofessional police conduct identified by the commission; and (iv) the number of police officers suspended by the commission and the reason for said suspension ........................................................................... $8,829,669 0800-0001 For the operation of the commission on the status of African Americans ............. $150,000 0800-0002 For the operation of the commission on the status of Latinos and Latinas ........... $150,000 0800-0003 For the operation of the commission on the status of persons with disabilities ............................................................................................................... $150,000 0800-0004 For the operation of the commission on the social status of Black men and boys ........................................................................................................................ $150,000 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. 0810-0000 For the office of the attorney general, including the administration of the local consumer aid fund established in section 11G of chapter 12 of the General Laws, the operation of the anti-trust division, all regional offices, a high-tech crime unit and the victim and witness assistance program; provided, that funds shall be expended to support the services of the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report student loan ombudsman within the office who shall serve as an independent mediator for student loan borrowers in the commonwealth ......... $52,088,563 0810-0013 For the office of the attorney general, which may expend for a false claims program not more than $4,578,648 in revenues collected from enforcement of sections 5A to 5O, inclusive, of chapter 12 of the General Laws; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .......................................... $4,578,648 0810-0014 For the operation of the office of ratepayer advocacy within the office of the attorney general under section 11E of chapter 12 of the General Laws; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the amount assessed under said section 11E of said chapter 12 shall equal the amount expended from this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item; and provided further, that funds shall be expended for the expenses of legal and technical personnel and associated administrative and travel expenses relative to participation in regulatory proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on behalf of ratepayers in the commonwealth .................................................... $3,330,206 0810-0016 For the office of the attorney general, which may expend not more than $618,200 from revenues collected from costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees as awarded to the attorney general by the court or as agreed upon by the parties in settlement of any claims brought pursuant to the acts enforced in this item, for the development and prosecution of claims for enforcement by the commonwealth of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq., the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 42 U.S.C 11001 et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq. and the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. including, but not limited to, the investigation of such claims, personnel and litigation costs, the engagement of experts, the administration of studies or related activities and the enforcement of settlements; provided, that penalties payable to the commonwealth under the General Laws that are recovered by the commonwealth in the course of prosecuting claims for enforcement of federal law shall be deposited into the General Fund; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................... $618,200 0810-0021 For the operation of the Medicaid fraud control unit; provided, that the federal reimbursement for any expenditure from this item shall not be less than 75 per cent of the expenditure; provided further, that funds shall continue to be used specifically for the investigation and prosecution of abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation based on referrals from the department of public health under section 72H of chapter 111 of Conference Committee Report the General Laws; provided further, that the unit shall provide training for all investigators of the department of public health’s division of health care quality responsible for the investigations on a periodic basis pursuant to a comprehensive training program to be developed by the division and the unit; and provided further, that training shall include instruction on techniques for improving the efficiency and quality of investigations of abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation referred under said section 72H of said chapter 111 .......................................................................... $5,897,957 0810-0045 For the wage enforcement program; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a nonmanagement position funded by this item shall be considered a job title in a collective bargaining unit as prescribed by the labor relations commission and shall be subject to chapter 150E of the General Laws; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the operation and administration of a specialized prevailing wage and construction investigatory and enforcement unit within the wage enforcement program; provided further, that the unit shall consist of not less than 2 investigators assigned to eastern Massachusetts, 2 investigators assigned to central Massachusetts and 2 investigators assigned to western Massachusetts; provided further, that the specialized unit shall be supervised by at least 1 supervising investigator and 1 assistant attorney general in the wage enforcement program’s Boston office with significant experience investigating violations of the commonwealth’s prevailing wage and construction laws; and provided further, that not later than February 26, 2027, the specialized unit shall submit a report on its annual enforcement actions and violation trends within the construction industry to the clerks of the senate and the house of representatives .................................................. $7,514,554 0810-0061 For the funding of existing and future litigation committed to obtaining significant recoveries for the commonwealth ...................................................... $3,995,599 0810-0098 For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the office of the attorney general; provided, that other costs associated with said officers shall not be funded from this item; and provided further, that no expenditures shall be made on or after the effective date of this item that would cause the commonwealth’s obligation under this item to exceed the amount appropriated in this item ............................................................................ $867,874 0810-0201 For the costs incurred in administrative or judicial proceedings on insurance under section 11F of chapter 12 of the General Laws; provided, that funds made available in this item may be used to supplement the automobile insurance fraud unit and the workers’ compensation fraud unit in the office of the attorney general; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the amount assessed for these costs shall be equal to the amount expended from this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item; and provided further, that funds may be expended for costs associated with health insurance rate hearings ............................................................................ $2,093,995 0810-0338 For the investigation and prosecution of automobile insurance fraud; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the amount assessed for these costs shall be equal to the amount appropriated in this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item ................................................................................. $598,970 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 0810-0399 For the investigation and prosecution of workers’ compensation fraud; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the amount assessed for these costs shall be equal to the amount appropriated in this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item; provided further, that the office of the attorney general shall investigate and prosecute, when appropriate, employers who fail to provide workers’ compensation insurance as required by law and any other employers or employees who may seek to defraud the system; and provided further, that the unit shall investigate and report on all companies not in compliance with chapter 152 of the General Laws ......................................................................................................... $420,582 0810-1204 For the costs of the division of gaming enforcement under section 11M of chapter 12 of the General Laws; provided, that the gaming commission shall reimburse the General Fund for the total amount of this appropriation and associated fringe benefit costs under said section 11M of said chapter 12 ........................................................................................................................... $596,773 0810-1205 For programs established to combat opioid addiction including, but not limited to, the investigation and enforcement of opioid dispensing practices and fraudulent prescribing practices; provided, that not later than January 29, 2027, the office of the attorney general shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the results of said programs including, but not limited to, the effectiveness of investigations, opioid and trafficking settlements pursued and long-term plans for the program; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to SAFE Coalition Incorporated for those affected by substance use disorder in the city known as the town of Franklin ......................................... $2,961,598 0810-1206 For the office of the attorney general, which may expend for a civil penalties revolving fund an amount not to exceed $2,292,704 from revenues collected from enforcement of civil laws; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ..................................................................................... $2,292,704 Victim and Witness Assistance Board. 0840-0004 For compensation to victims of violent crimes; provided, that notwithstanding chapter 258C of the General Laws, if a claimant is 60 years of age or older at the time of the crime and is not employed or receiving unemployment compensation, such claimant shall be eligible for compensation under said chapter 258C even if the claimant has suffered no out-of-pocket loss; provided further, that compensation to such claimant shall be limited to a maximum of $50; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, victims of the crime of rape shall be notified of all available services designed to assist rape victims including, but not limited to, the services provided under section 5 of chapter 258B of the General Laws .................................................. $3,426,323 0840-0100 For the operation of the victim and witness assistance board; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the operation and Conference Committee Report administration of trainings and educational programming that advances the goals of the Massachusetts office for victim assistance; provided further, that the victim and witness assistance board shall submit to the general court and the secretary of administration and finance a report detailing the claims submitted to the state treasurer for payment under item 0840-0004, indicating both the number and costs for each category of claim; and provided further, that the report shall be submitted not later than January 12, 2027 .......................................................................................................................... $2,545,578 0840-0101 For the salaries and administration of the SAFEPLAN advocacy program to be administered by the Massachusetts office for victim assistance; provided, that not later than January 29, 2027, the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the effectiveness of contracting for the program including, but not limited to, the: (i) expansion of the program’s services to new courthouses throughout the commonwealth; (ii) number and types of incidents to which the advocates responded; (iii) types of services and service referrals provided by domestic violence advocates; (iv) cost of providing such services; and (v) extent of coordination with other service providers and state agencies; and provided further, that SAFEPLAN services shall be maintained at not less than the levels provided in fiscal year 2026 .................... $2,453,510 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION. 0900-0100 For the operation of the state ethics commission ............................................... $3,917,515 OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL. 0910-0200 For the operation of the office of the inspector general ...................................... $6,476,307 0910-0210 For the office of the inspector general, which may expend not more than $1,680,000 from revenues collected from the fees charged to participants in the OIG Academy, including the Massachusetts public purchasing official certification program for the operation of OIG Academy programs; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, funds may be collected in the prior fiscal year for service programs or activities delivered during the next fiscal year; and provided further, that any unspent balance at the close of the current fiscal year up to the ceiling shall remain in the account and may be expended for this item in the next fiscal year .................... $1,680,000 0910-0220 For the operation of the bureau of program integrity established in section 16V of chapter 6A of the General Laws ................................................................. $844,780 0910-0230 For the operation of the data analytics unit within the office of the inspector general .................................................................................................................. $649,094 0910-0300 For the operation of the internal special audit unit established in section 9 of chapter 6C of the General Laws ..................................................................... $1,312,345 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 0910-0330 For the operation of the division of state police oversight established in section 72 of chapter 22C of the General Laws ..................................................... $486,890 OFFICE OF CAMPAIGN AND POLITICAL FINANCE. 0920-0300 For the operation of the office of campaign and political finance ....................... $2,177,077 OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE. 0930-0100 For the operation of the office of the child advocate; provided, that not less than $3,750,000 shall be expended for the operation of the state center on child wellbeing and trauma; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for a hospital-based, comprehensive child protection program at University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended on efforts to ensure that transition-age youth who are aging out of the care or custody of the department of children and families or the department of youth services are well-prepared for and supported in their transition into adulthood; provided further, that such services shall include, but not be limited to, staff support through case management and the provision of direct housing services; and provided further, that not less than $1,250,000 shall be expended for Roca, Inc.'s young mothers experiencing acute trauma program in the commonwealth ................................ $9,466,712 MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION. 0940-0100 For the Massachusetts commission against discrimination; provided, that the commission shall pursue the highest allowable rate of federal reimbursement; provided further, that not later than March 5, 2027, the commission shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the: (i) number of currently pending cases and the number of cases under investigation and in post-probable cause, with the number of post-probable cause cases delineated by the number of cases in the conciliation, pre-public hearing and post-public hearing stages; (ii) number of cases pending before the commission in which a state agency or authority is named as a respondent, delineating those cases by agency or authority; (iii) number of new cases filed in fiscal year 2026; (iv) number of cases closed by the commission in fiscal year 2026; and (v) average duration of cases closed by the commission in fiscal year 2026, delineated by cases that reached the conciliation, pre-public hearing and post-public hearing stages; and provided further, that all non-clerical positions shall be exempt from chapter 31 of the General Laws ................................................... $10,422,737 0940-0102 For the Massachusetts commission against discrimination, which may expend not more than $325,319 in revenues collected from fees charged for training and monitoring programs; provided, that the commission shall work with the office of access and opportunity and the office of diversity and equal opportunity to design and deliver training to executive branch staff; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the commission may also expend revenues generated through the collection of fees and costs so authorized; and provided Conference Committee Report further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the commission may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................... $325,319 COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN. 0950-0000 For the commission on the status of women established in section 66 of chapter 3 of the General Laws ............................................................................... $991,743 COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN. 0950-0030 For the commission on the status of grandparents raising grandchildren established in section 69 of chapter 3 of the General Laws .................................. $290,485 MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION ON LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER AND QUESTIONING YOUTH. 0950-0050 For the commission on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth established in section 67 of chapter 3 of the General Laws; provided, that funds shall be used to address issues related to the implementation of the commonwealth’s anti-bullying law under section 37O of chapter 71 of the General Laws .............................................................. $1,600,000 COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS. 0950-0080 For the commission on the status of Asian American and Pacific Islander descent established in section 68 of chapter 3 of the General Laws .................... $586,188 OFFICE OF THE VETERAN ADVOCATE. 0960-1000 For the operation of the office of the veteran advocate ....................................... $1,000,000 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER. 1000-0001 For the office of the comptroller for the management of the accounting, payroll, related financial systems and annual financial reports, including prescribing the books and manner of accounting and internal control guidance for all agencies of the commonwealth to promote accountability, integrity and clarity in the commonwealth’s business, fiscal and administrative enterprises and to mitigate the risk of fraud, waste and abuse of the commonwealth’s resources; provided, that the comptroller shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means which shall include, for each state agency for which the commonwealth is billing, the eligible state services and the full-year estimate of revenues and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report collected revenues; provided further, that the comptroller shall make expenditures for an enhanced intercept collections of delinquent debt program; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the comptroller may take any necessary actions to secure financial and payroll data including, but not limited to, restricting certain data released under section 20 of chapter 66 of the General Laws ..... $11,632,765 CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION. 1070-0840 For the operation of the cannabis control commission ..................................... $16,585,330 Marijuana Regulation Fund ...................................... 100% 1070-0842 For the cannabis control commission’s oversight of the medical marijuana industry ................................................................................................................ $3,526,466 Marijuana Regulation Fund ...................................... 100% 1070-0843 For the operation of a statewide laboratory for the independent review of cannabis products .................................................................................................. $750,000 Marijuana Regulation Fund ...................................... 100% EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. Office of the Secretary. 1100-1100 For the office of the secretary of administration and finance; provided, that the secretary shall provide biannual reports, the first of which shall be submitted not later than January 29, 2027 and the second of which shall be submitted not later than May 28, 2027, to the house and senate committees on ways and means summarizing existing and proposed collective bargaining agreements in an electronic format; provided further, that, for each agreement, the reports shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the session law for the previously agreed upon collective bargaining agreement; (ii) the current agreement status; (iii) the collective bargaining unit and unit number; (iv) the number of full-time equivalent employees subject to the agreement, by item; (v) a description of the membership of the unit; (vi) the total salary base of the most recent previous agreement; (vii) the start date and expiration date of the most recent agreement; (viii) the estimated total fiscal impact of the agreement compared to the previous agreement; (ix) the base salary increases required by the agreement, by effective time; and (x) the funding status of the agreement; provided further, that the reports shall detail, by bargaining unit, the costs to the commonwealth resulting from the collective bargaining agreements with various public employees’ unions, delineated by item; provided further, that the reports shall include, but not be limited to, the: (a) effective date of any new negotiations or renegotiations; (b) end date of the contract; (c) number of employees in the bargaining unit, by department; and (d) costs associated with any new negotiations or renegotiations, including salary adjustments, step increases, statutory benefits and other nonsalary costs for the current and subsequent fiscal years for the life of the contract; provided further, that the executive office for administration Conference Committee Report and finance shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing federal grant applications submitted and federal grants received by executive branch agencies during the applicable reporting period; and provided further, that not later than December 2, 2026, the executive office for administration and finance shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means evaluating the stress impacts of varying economic scenarios for the next 2 fiscal years including, but not limited to, the: (1) potential effects of economic changes on tax revenue collections; and (2) sufficiency of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund established in section 2H of chapter 29 of the General Laws and other reserve balances in offsetting potential revenue declines ................................................................................................. $4,837,840 1100-1201 For supporting activities relating to accountability and transparency including, but not limited to, economic forecasting, adoption of uniform procedures across state agencies and departments and maximizing federal revenue opportunities ................................................................................ $582,639 1100-1700 For the provision of information technology services within the executive office for administration and finance ................................................................. $39,262,566 1106-0064 For the caseload and economic forecasting office; provided, that the office shall forecast: (i) MassHealth enrollment by group and coverage type; (ii) participation in state-subsidized child care provided through items 3000- 3060 and 3000-4060; (iii) participation in emergency assistance and housing programs provided through items 7004-0101, 7004-0102, 7004- 0108 and 7004-9316; (iv) enrollment of both active members and dependents in the group insurance commission; (v) recipients of direct benefits provided by the department of transitional assistance through items 4400-1004, 4403-2000, 4405-2000 and 4408-1000; (vi) participation in programs provided by the department of children and families through items 4800-0038 and 4800-0041; and (vii) other related economic forecasts; provided further, that not later than October 30, 2026, the office shall report its fiscal year 2026 actuals, fiscal year 2027 year-to-date actuals and forecasts and fiscal year 2028 forecasts to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means; and provided further, that not later than March 16, 2027, the office shall submit updated forecasts to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means .................................................................................................... $245,616 Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. 1102-3199 For the operation of the office of facilities management and maintenance, including the cost of utilities and associated contracts for properties managed by the division of capital asset management and maintenance ....... $31,606,483 1102-3205 For the division of capital asset management and maintenance, which may expend for the maintenance and operation of the Massachusetts information technology center and other state buildings not more than $9,701,826 in revenues collected from rentals, commissions, fees and any other sources pertaining to the operations of said facilities; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................... $9,701,826 1102-3233 For the division of capital asset management and maintenance for the certification of contractors and subcontractors ...................................................... $986,564 Bureau of the State House. 1102-1128 For state house accessibility coordination, including communications access to public hearings and meetings; provided, that access shall include interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing ................................ $162,257 1102-3331 For the operation of the bureau of the state house; provided, that the superintendent, director of operations and other employees of the bureau shall work in conjunction with the business manager of the house of representatives and the chief financial officer of the senate on the maintenance, repair, purchases and payments for materials and services; provided further, that funds shall be expended for full-time maintenance coverage of elevators at the state house; and provided further, that funds shall be expended for personnel necessary to provide management of physical security technology at the state house ................................................. $4,575,171 1102-3400 For security operations at the bureau of the state house, including security personnel necessary to adequately staff the security operations center and manage communications for the bureau of the state house security and emergency preparedness team with public safety agencies, prior appropriation continued ......................................................................................... $742,500 Massachusetts Office on Disability. 1107-2400 For the Massachusetts office on disability .......................................................... $1,465,805 DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION. 1107-2501 For the operation of the disabled persons protection commission including, but not limited to, the costs of maintaining a computerized registry system of persons who have been substantiated for registrable abuse of a person with an intellectual or developmental disability; provided, that the commission shall facilitate compliance by the department of mental health and the department of developmental services with uniform investigative standards; provided further, that the commission shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the number of claims of abuse by caretakers made by employees or contracted service employees of the department of developmental services, the department of mental health and MassAbility; provided further, that the report shall include the number of: (i) substantiated claims; (ii) unsubstantiated claims; and (iii) false claims reported as a result of intentional and malicious action; and provided further, that all persons who call the commission’s 24-hour hotline shall be provided with the opportunity to elect that the call not be recorded .............................................. $13,000,000 Civil Service Commission. Conference Committee Report 1108-1011 For the civil service commission; provided, that the General Fund shall be reimbursed for the appropriation in this item through a fee charged on a per-claim basis; provided further, that the commission shall develop and implement regulations to provide for reimbursement to the General Fund; and provided further, that the commission may assess a fee upon the appointing authority when inappropriate action has occurred ............................ $1,305,302 Group Insurance Commission. 1108-5100 For the operation of the group insurance commission; provided, that on a monthly basis, the commission shall provide the caseload forecasting office with enrollment data and any other information pertinent to caseload forecasting; provided further, that the information shall be provided in a manner that meets all applicable federal and state privacy requirements; provided further, that the commission shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) any proposed plan changes accompanied by a detailed rationale for such changes; (ii) a detailed delineation of any estimated deficiencies or reversions in the current fiscal year, detailed by item; and (iii) a projection of any funding changes for the following fiscal year, detailed by item; provided further, that not later than September 25, 2026 the first such report shall be submitted; provided further, that the commission shall provide all materials presented at any public meetings hosted by the commission to the house and senate committees on ways and means not later than 15 days after the public meeting; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to conduct a study and issue a report on the impact on health status and health care utilization as a result of discontinuing commercial and public health insurance coverage for glucagon-like peptide-1 medications for patients with obesity; provided further, that such funds shall be made available until June 30, 2029; provided further, that the report shall be submitted to the executive office for administration and finance, the joint committee on health care financing and the house and senate committees on ways and means and shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of: (a) the impacts of discontinued coverage for glucagon-like peptide-1 medications on the utilization of health care services, total medical spending and enrollee out-of-pocket spending; (b) how individuals and providers respond to discontinued coverage of glucagon-like peptide-1 medications including, but not limited to, whether individuals are paying for the medication out of pocket or the prescriber is recoding patient diagnoses; (c) how the impacts vary across groups of individuals; and (d) the comparison of health outcomes and total medical spending between enrollees that have lost coverage of glucagon-like peptide-1 medications and enrollees who have maintained coverage for glucagon-like peptide-1 medications for obesity management; and provided further, that not later than February 7, 2027, the commission shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance, the joint committee on health care financing and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the preliminary findings of the study .................................................................................................................... $5,909,591 1108-5200 For the commonwealth’s share of the group insurance premium and plan costs incurred in fiscal year 2027; provided, that funds may be expended from this item for the commonwealth’s share of group insurance premium and plan costs provided to employees and retirees in prior fiscal years; Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for elderly retired governmental employees and retired municipal teachers; provided further, that the commission may pay premium and plan costs for municipal employees and retirees who are enrolled in the commission’s health plans under the commission’s regulations; provided further, that the rules for determining the commonwealth’s share of the group insurance premiums for active and retired state employees shall be the same as the standards in effect on July 1, 2012; provided further, that notwithstanding section 26 of chapter 29 of the General Laws, the commission may negotiate, purchase and execute contracts before July 1 of each year for policies of group insurance under chapter 32A of the General Laws; provided further, that the group insurance commission shall obtain reimbursement for premium and administrative expenses from other agencies and authorities not funded by state appropriations; provided further, that the secretary of administration and finance shall charge the department of unemployment assistance and other departments, authorities, agencies and divisions which have federal or other funds allocated to them for this purpose for that portion of insurance premium and plan costs as the secretary determines shall be borne by such funds and shall notify the comptroller of the amounts to be transferred, after similar determination, from the several state or other funds and amounts received in payment of all such charges or transfers shall be credited to the General Fund; provided further, that the secretary of administration and finance may charge all agencies for the commonwealth’s share of the health insurance costs incurred on behalf of any employees of those agencies who are on leave of absence for a period of more than 1 year; provided further, that the amounts received in payment for the charges shall be credited to the General Fund; provided further, that not less than 90 days before any changes in coverage, benefits or the schedule of copayments and deductibles for plans offered by the group insurance commission, the commission shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, funds in this item shall not be available during the accounts payable period of fiscal year 2027 and any unexpended balance in this item shall revert to the General Fund on June 30, 2027; and provided further, that not later than March 5, 2027, the commission shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on: (i) the average full cost premium equivalent per enrollee; (ii) the average actual cost per enrollee for enrollees from participating municipalities; (iii) the contribution ratios for each participating municipality for fiscal year 2027; (iv) the number of members in high deductible health plans; (v) the premium reimbursement paid by each municipality per active enrollee by plan; (vi) the average employee premium contribution by plan for each municipality; (vii) estimates for the total premium per active enrollee by plan for each municipality; (viii) the average employee out-of- pocket expenditure and premium contribution by salary level of employees; (ix) a comparison of the total premium estimate with the sum total of municipality reimbursement and average employee premium contribution; (x) the total amount spent on pharmaceutical drugs; and (xi) the cost of the commonwealth’s projected share of premiums for the next fiscal year .................................................................................................... .$2,765,209,719 1108-5201 For the costs incurred by the group insurance commission associated with providing municipal health insurance coverage under section 19 of chapter 32B of the General Laws; provided, that the commission may expend not more than $2,346,621 from revenue received from administrative fees Conference Committee Report associated with providing municipal health insurance coverage under said section 19 of said chapter 32B; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the commission may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................ $2,346,621 1108-5500 For the costs, notwithstanding chapter 32A of the General Laws, of dental and vision benefits for active state employees, not including employees of authorities or any other political subdivision, who are not otherwise provided those benefits under a separate item or by the terms of a contract or collective bargaining agreement; provided, that such employees shall pay 15 per cent of the monthly premiums established by the group insurance commission for the benefits.............................................................. $12,634,259 Division of Administrative Law Appeals. 1110-1000 For the operation of the division of administrative law appeals; provided, that the division shall maintain, to the fullest extent practicable, a complete physical and technological separation from any agency, department, board, commission or program the decisions, determinations or actions of which may be appealed to it; and provided further, that a decision issued by a commissioner or other head of an agency or by such person’s designee following the issuance of a recommended decision by an administrative law judge shall be an agency decision subject to judicial review under chapter 30A of the General Laws .................................................. $2,201,006 1110-1002 For the division of administrative law appeals, which may expend not more than $70,000 in revenues from fees charged to appellants upon the filing of claims, for the operation of such services provided ............................................. $70,000 George Fingold Library. 1120-4005 For the administration of the George Fingold Library ......................................... $1,663,212 Department of Revenue. 1201-0100 For the operation of the department of revenue, including tax collection administration, audits of certain foreign corporations and the division of local services; provided, that the department may allocate funds to the office of the attorney general for the tax prosecution unit; provided further, that the department may charge the expenses for computer services, including the costs of personnel and other support costs provided to the child support services unit, from this item to item 1201-0160 consistent with the costs attributable to that unit; provided further, that the department shall provide the general court with access to the municipal data bank; provided further, that notwithstanding section 1 of chapter 31 of the General Laws, seasonal positions funded by this item shall be positions requiring the services of an incumbent, on either a full-time or less than full-time basis, beginning not earlier than December 1 and ending not later than November 30; provided further, that seasonal positions funded by this item shall not be filled by an incumbent for more than 10 months within a 12-month period; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report department’s tax expenditure commission established in section 14 of chapter 14 of the General Laws; and provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to organizations providing tax assistance services to individuals and families qualifying for the volunteer income tax assistance program, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, for the provision of such services ......................................................................... $105,466,605 1201-0122 For grants to qualified low-income taxpayer clinics established in section 13 of chapter 14 of the General Laws; provided, that not later than March 5, 2027, the department of revenue shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the: (i) number of grant applications; (ii) number of rejected applications; (iii) reasons for those rejections; (iv) estimated number of taxpayers served by each approved grant; (v) geographic location of the approved grant recipient clinic; and (vi) average size of approved grants .......................................................................................... $500,000 1201-0130 For the department of revenue, which may expend for the operation of the department not more than $27,938,953 from revenues collected by the additional auditors for an enhanced audit program; provided, that the auditors shall: (i) locate and identify persons who are delinquent either in the filing of a tax return or the payment of a tax due and payable to the commonwealth; (ii) obtain the delinquent returns; and (iii) collect the delinquent taxes; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................................ $27,938,953 1201-0160 For the child support services division; provided, that the department of revenue may allocate funds appropriated in this item to other state agencies for the performance of certain child support services activities and those agencies may expend funds for the purposes of this item; provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, all such allocations shall be reported to the house and senate committees on ways and means upon the allocation of the funds; provided further, that federal receipts associated with the child support computer network shall be drawn down at the highest possible rate of reimbursement and deposited into a revolving account to be expended for the network; provided further, that federal receipts associated with child support services grants shall be deposited into a revolving account to be drawn down at the highest possible rate of reimbursement and shall be expended for the grant authority; provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the balance, year-to-date and projected receipts and year-to-date and projected expenditures, by subsidiary, of the child support trust fund established under section 9 of chapter 119A of the General Laws; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system for federal incentives and the network in items 1201- 0165, 1201-0410 and 1201-0412 ...................................................................... $47,063,828 Conference Committee Report 1201-0164 For the child support services division; provided, that the division may expend not more than $6,767,251 from the federal reimbursements awarded for personnel and lower subsidiary-related expenditures; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .......................................... $6,767,251 1201-0400 For the operation of the multi-agency illegal tobacco task force established in section 40 of chapter 64C of the General Laws .............................................. $1,072,879 1201-0911 For the costs associated with expert witnesses retained by the department of revenue to resolve tax disputes; provided, that expenditures from this item shall be the lesser of $173,250 or the amount certified by the secretary of administration and finance under section 156 of chapter 139 of the acts of 2012.................................................................................................. $173,250 1231-1000 For the Commonwealth Sewer Rate Relief Fund established in section 2Z of chapter 29 of the General Laws ...................................................................... $1,500,000 1232-0100 For underground storage tank reimbursements to parties that have remediated spills of petroleum products under chapter 21J of the General Laws; provided, that priority for payment of approved claims shall be given to claimants who own or formerly owned not more than 4 dispensing facilities ............................................................................................................... $5,842,714 Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Product Cleanup Fund ............................................. 100% 1232-0200 For the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board established in section 8 of chapter 21J of the General Laws and for the administration of the underground storage tank program associated with the implementation of said chapter 21J; provided, that notwithstanding section 4 of said chapter 21J or any other general or special law to the contrary, appropriations made from this item shall be sufficient to cover the administrative expenses of the underground storage tank program; and provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the board shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the status of the underground storage tank program including, but not limited to, the: (i) number of municipal grants made for the removal and replacement of underground storage tanks; (ii) reimbursements for remediated petroleum spills; (iii) number of backlog claims; (iv) average waiting period for claims granted in the past year; and (v) number of tanks not in compliance with said chapter 21J ............................. $1,892,435 Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Product Cleanup Fund ............................................. 100% 1233-2000 For the tax abatement program for certain veterans, widows, blind persons and the elderly; provided, that cities and towns shall be reimbursed for the abatements granted under clauses Seventeenth, Twenty-second, Twenty- second A, Twenty-second B, Twenty-second C, Twenty-second D, Twenty-second E, Twenty-second F, Thirty-seventh, Thirty-seventh A, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Forty-first, Forty-first B, Forty-first C, Forty-first C 1/2 and Fifty-second of section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws; provided further, that the commonwealth shall reimburse each city or town that accepts said clause Forty-first B or Forty-first C of said section 5 of said chapter 59 for additional costs incurred in determining eligibility of applicants under said clause Forty-first B or Forty-first C of said section 5 of said chapter 59 not more than $2 per exemption granted; and provided further, that funds in this item shall be available for reimbursements to cities and towns for additional exemptions granted from the motor vehicle excise under the seventh paragraph of section 1 of chapter 60A of the General Laws ............... $43,119,996 1233-2350 For the distribution to cities and towns of the balance of the State Lottery and Gaming Fund under clause (c) of the second paragraph of section 35 of chapter 10 of the General Laws and additional aid to municipalities as provided for in section 3; provided, that not less than $30,000,000 shall be distributed based on each municipality’s proportional share of the statewide population; provided further, that the portion of such distribution to any individual municipality shall not exceed 4 per cent of the total distribution; and provided further, that notwithstanding the prior provisos, the total apportionments from this item shall be prescribed in section 3… . $1,363,109,516 General Fund ........................................................ 85.01% Gaming Local Aid Fund ........................................ 14.99% 1233-2400 For reimbursements to cities and towns in lieu of taxes on state-owned land under sections 13 to 17, inclusive, of chapter 58 of the General Laws; provided, that not less than $1,520,000 shall be expended for one-time, additional reimbursements to cities and towns so that no city or town shall receive an amount from this line item in fiscal year 2027 that is less than the amount said city or town received in fiscal year 2026 ................................ $55,371,000 1233-2401 For reimbursements to qualifying cities and towns for additional educational costs under chapter 40S of the General Laws ................................ $2,300,000 Appellate Tax Board. 1310-1000 For the operation of the appellate tax board; provided, that the board shall schedule hearings in each county; and provided further, that not later than January 8, 2027, the board shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the number of hearings held at each location ............................................................................................................... $2,671,770 1310-1001 For the appellate tax board, which may expend not more than $400,000 in revenues collected from fees; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the board may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .................................................................................................................... $400,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF VETERANS’ SERVICES. Office of the Secretary. Conference Committee Report 1410-0010 For the operation of the executive office of veterans’ services; provided, that the secretary of veterans' services may transfer funds between 1410- 0010, 1410-0012, 1410-0015, 1410-0018, 1410-0024, 1410-0075, 1410- 0251, 1410-0400, 1410-0630, 1410-1616 and 1410-1700; provided further, that funds may be transferred from said items to items 4180-0100 and 4190- 0100; provided further, that not less than 30 days in advance of any such transfer, the secretary shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Ludlow for the department of veterans’ services for services including, but not limited to, monthly veterans’ lunches, food pantry supports and outreach programming ..................................................... $12,519,749 1410-0012 For services to veterans, including the maintenance and operation of outreach centers; provided, that said outreach centers shall provide counseling to incarcerated veterans and to Vietnam war era veterans who may have been exposed to agent orange and the families of such veterans; provided further, that said outreach centers shall provide services to veterans who were discharged after September 11, 2001 and the families of those veterans; provided further, that the executive office of veterans’ services shall make a payment of not less than the amount appropriated for each outreach center funded by this item in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended for clinical care, education and training in veterans’ mental and behavioral health issues, including post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder and suicide prevention administered by the Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Veterans Inc. to expand its behavioral health programming and create low-barrier access to treatment for persons at the Worcester housing programs, and that these funds shall be in addition to funds available for its outreach center; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to The Veteran's Kitchen of Fall River, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the South Attleboro Lions Club, Inc. for costs associated with their wheelchair ramp project; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to The Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. for the purpose of communications and systems upgrades; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the New England Brain Sciences Institute, Inc. to deliver cutting-edge brain treatment to veterans and first responders; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Veterans Oral History Project in the town of Natick; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to VFW Post 1645 and American Legion Post 89 combined in the town of Stoughton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Springfield Veterans First (NABVET) Outreach Center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Project New Hope Incorporated for initiatives related to veteran outreach, community engagement in the town of Leicester, and wellness programs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Springfield for a city of Pittsfield caseworker; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. for supportive housing programs and operational functions; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Abraham Lincoln Post 11 in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston for facility upgrades and maintenance; provided further, that not less than Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report $200,000 shall be expended to Brave for Veterans, Inc. to support research programs benefiting veterans in the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to New England Wounded Veterans, Inc. for the development of the East Boston Veterans Museum; provided further, that not later than March 26, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing for each outreach center receiving funds under this item: (i) the number of veterans served annually; (ii) the cost and types of programs, including evidence-based or evidence-informed programs, offered to veterans; and (iii) a 5-year spending plan or outline that shall include a summary of the implementation or further development of evidence-based programs and program evaluation; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended as a grant to the Veterans' Association of Bristol County, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the town of Carver for a wheelchair- accessible shuttle bus for veterans; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Bilingual Veterans Outreach Center of Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Springfield for the administration of veteran services; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America to aid veterans filing claims for medical and financial benefits; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the operations of Veterans Inc. for services to veterans, including, but not limited to, employment training and substance use treatment; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Operation Troop Support, Inc. in the town of Danvers to support the production and distribution of care packages to deployed United States military personnel; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Fishing for the Mission ’22, Inc. to assist veterans in crisis through healing, community, resources, advocacy and support; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Frank M. Noyes V.F.W. Post 8892, Inc. in the town of Avon for necessary infrastructure repairs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements for veterans and the general public .............................................................................................. $11,327,339 1410-0013 For veterans' education, employment and training services and programs to expand employment, education and training support for veterans returning to the commonwealth including, but not limited to, the Veterans Coordinated Approach to Recovery and Employment program that supports unemployed or underemployed veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to attain competitive employment ............................................... $1,650,000 1410-0015 For the women veterans’ outreach program .......................................................... $721,444 1410-0018 For the executive office of veterans’ services, which may expend not more than $760,000 for the maintenance and operation of veterans’ cemeteries in the town of Winchendon and in the city known as the town of Agawam from revenue collected from fees, grants, gifts and other contributions to the cemeteries; provided, that the funds appropriated in this item shall not revert to the General Fund but shall be made available for these purposes through June 30, 2028 ........................................................................................... $760,000 1410-0024 For the training and certification of veterans' benefits and services officers; provided, that the secretary of veterans' services shall continue a training program for veterans' agents and directors of veterans' services in cities and towns; provided further, that the executive office of veterans' services Conference Committee Report shall provide such training in several locations across the commonwealth; and provided further, that training shall be provided annually and on an as needed basis to veterans' service organizations recognized by the executive office of veterans affairs to provide information and education regarding the benefits available under chapter 115 of the General Laws and all other benefits to which a veteran or a veteran's dependents may be entitled ............................................................................................................... $385,068 1410-0075 For the train vets to treat vets program; provided, that the executive office of veterans’ services shall work in conjunction with the William James College, Inc. to administer a behavioral health career development program for veterans .............................................................................................. $275,000 1410-0250 For veterans’ homelessness services; provided, that the executive office of veterans’ services shall expend not less than the amount appropriated for each veterans’ homelessness service funded by this item in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that not later than April 2, 2027, the executive office shall submit a comprehensive report to the joint committee on veterans and federal affairs and the house and senate committees on ways and means, which shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) list of veterans’ homelessness services receiving funds through this account in the current fiscal year; (ii) amount of funding received by each veterans’ homelessness service; (iii) number of veterans served annually by each veterans’ homelessness service; and (iv) estimated percentage of homeless veterans receiving veterans’ homelessness services per county in the current year; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to Volunteers of America of Massachusetts, Inc. for the development of an innovative transitional employment program for individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use disorder; and provided further, that not less than $914,000 shall be expended to the Disabled American Veterans Department of Massachusetts Service Fund, Inc. to combat veteran homelessness by maintaining and operating 3 veterans homes and to provide counseling and benefits, including wrap- around assistance, to disabled veterans and their families ................................ $4,117,952 1410-0251 For the maintenance and operation of homeless shelters and transitional housing for veterans at the New England Center and Home for Veterans located in the city of Boston ................................................................................ $4,043,750 1410-0400 For reimbursements to cities and towns for money expended for veterans’ benefits and for payments to certain veterans under section 6 of chapter 115 of the General Laws and for the payment of annuities to certain disabled veterans; provided, that annuity payments made under this item shall be made under sections 6A, 6B and 6C of said chapter 115; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, 100 per cent of the amounts of veterans’ benefits paid by cities and towns to residents of a soldiers’ home, homeless shelter or transitional housing facility shall be paid by the commonwealth to said cities and towns; provided further, that under section 9 of said chapter 115, the executive office of veterans’ services shall reimburse cities and towns for the cost of United States flags placed on the graves of veterans on Memorial Day; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office shall continue a training program for veterans’ agents and directors of veterans’ services in cities and towns; provided further, that the executive office shall provide such training in Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report several locations across the commonwealth; provided further, that such training shall be provided annually and on an as-needed basis to veterans’ service organizations to provide information and education regarding the benefits available under said chapter 115 and all other benefits to which a veteran or a veteran’s dependents may be entitled; provided further, that any person applying for veterans’ benefits to pay for services available under chapter 118E of the General Laws shall also apply for medical assistance under said chapter 118E to minimize costs to the commonwealth and its municipalities; provided further, that veterans’ agents shall complete applications authorized by the executive office for the spouse or dependent applying for medical assistance under said chapter 115; provided further, that the veterans’ agent shall file the application for the veteran, surviving spouse or dependent for assistance under said chapter 118E; provided further, that the executive office of health and human services shall act on all chapter 118E applications and advise the applicant and the veterans’ agent of the applicant’s eligibility for said chapter 118E healthcare; provided further, that the veterans’ agent shall advise the applicant of the right to assistance for medical benefits under said chapter 115 pending approval of the application for assistance under said chapter 118E by the executive office of health and human services; provided further, that the secretary of veterans’ services may supplement health care under said chapter 118E with health care coverage under said chapter 115 if the secretary determines that supplemental coverage is necessary to provide the veteran, surviving spouse or dependent with sufficient relief and support; provided further, that payments to, or on behalf of, a veteran, surviving spouse or dependent under said chapter 115 shall not be considered income for determining eligibility under said chapter 118E; and provided further, that benefits awarded under said section 6B of said chapter 115 shall be considered countable income ........................................................................... $85,049,082 1410-0630 For the administration of the veterans’ cemeteries in the town of Winchendon and in the city known as the town of Agawam ............................... $1,567,538 1410-1616 For war memorials; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Worcester for the maintenance and care of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the city of Worcester; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the North Adams Veterans Memorial Wall; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the U.S.S. Massachusetts Memorial Committee, Incorporated for the maintenance and care of historic naval vessels; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Rockland for purposes including, but not limited to, lighting replacement and updates to ground level lighting at Rockland Veterans Memorial; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. for veterans’ housing and homelessness prevention, food security and transportation services, including a contract for services with the Cape Cod and Islands regional group of the Blinded Veterans Association; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the William E. Carter American Legion Post 16 in the Mattapan section of the city of Boston to preserve its historical building and support local veteran and community events ................ $435,000 1410-1700 For the provision of information technology services within the executive office of veterans' services .................................................................................. $4,749,739 Conference Committee Report Massachusetts Veterans Home in the City of Chelsea. 4180-0100 For the maintenance and operation of the Massachusetts Veterans Home in the city of Chelsea, including a specialized unit for the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease; provided, that no fee, assessment or other charge shall be imposed upon or required of any person for any admission or hospitalization that exceeds the amount of fees charged in fiscal year 2026 .................................................................................................. $45,464,230 4180-1100 For the maintenance and operation of the Massachusetts Veterans Home in the city of Chelsea in an amount not to exceed $500,000; provided, that 50 per cent of all revenues generated under section 2 of chapter 90 of the General Laws through the purchase of license plates with the designation VETERAN by eligible veterans of the commonwealth, after compensating the registry of motor vehicles for the costs associated with the license plates, shall be deposited into and for the purposes of this account; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate, as reported in the state accounting system, prior appropriation continued ................................................................................................................ $500,000 Massachusetts Veterans Home in Holyoke. 4190-0100 For the maintenance and operation of the Massachusetts Veterans Home in Holyoke; provided, that no fee, assessment or other charge shall be imposed upon or required of any person for any outpatient treatment, admission or hospitalization that exceeds the amount of fees charged in fiscal year 2026; and provided further, that funds shall be expended for the operation of an ombudsman’s office at the Massachusetts Veterans Home in Holyoke to act as an independent, impartial and confidential resource for the community .............................................................................................. $36,885,297 4190-0103 For the Massachusetts Veterans Home in Holyoke, which may expend not more than $50,000 for its operation from the sale of goods to residents and visitors of the home ........................................................................................... $50,000 4190-0300 For the Massachusetts Veterans Home in Holyoke, which may expend not more than $2,400,000 for the operation of 12 long-term care beds from revenue generated through the occupancy of those beds; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the Massachusetts Veterans Home in Holyoke may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system, prior appropriation continued ...................................................................................... $2,400,000 4190-1100 For the maintenance and operation of the Massachusetts Veterans Home in Holyoke in an amount not to exceed $500,000; provided, that 50 per cent of all revenues generated under section 2 of chapter 90 of the General Laws through the purchase of license plates with the designation VETERAN by eligible veterans of the commonwealth, after compensating Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report the registry of motor vehicles for the costs associated with the license plates, shall be deposited into and for the purposes of this account; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate, as reported in the state accounting system, prior appropriation continued ................................................................................................................ $500,000 Health Policy Commission. 1450-1200 For the operation of the health policy commission; provided, that the commission shall provide all materials presented at any public meetings hosted by the commission to the house and senate committees on ways and means not later than 15 days after the public meeting .............................. $13,935,376 Reserves. 1599-0008 For a reserve to offset reductions in state aid distributed to cities and towns under chapter 70 of the General Laws due to unexpected reductions in English language learners .................................................................................. $4,000,000 1599-0026 For a reserve to support municipal improvements; provided, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for the District Local Technical Assistance Fund established under section 2XXX of chapter 29 of the General Laws, for initiatives, including projects that encourage regionalization, to be administered by the division of local services and distributed through the District Local Technical Assistance Fund; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Shrewsbury to upgrade athletic lights at Dean Park and Coolidge Pickleball Court; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Longmeadow police department, to repurpose an existing first floor room as an interview room to meet ADA requirements; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Paxton for disaster relief, recovery costs and reimbursements for damage as a result of the September 2025 tornado that touched down in said town; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Holden for essential renovations and the relocation of municipal buildings; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Old Sturbridge Village Living History Museum for capital improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Chicopee to create an emergency access and recreational ramp for the Chicopee River; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Norwood for the repair and construction of infrastructure at the historic Shattuck Memorial Park; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Marlborough for GIS Flyover data capture drone and analysis; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Marlborough for continued upgrades for the Marlborough downtown veterans park containing the Women’s Veterans, MIA/POW, Spanish American and Civil War monuments; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the city of Framingham for the design, fabrication, engraving, installation and public dedication of a Middle East Conflicts Veterans Memorial in Framingham; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall Conference Committee Report be expended to the city of Chelsea to support a new fire station; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Wakefield for restroom construction at Veterans field in Wakefield; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Brighton Main Streets, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Melrose for stage lights replacements and other capital improvements at Memorial Hall; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the town of Swampscott for maintenance and repairs of deteriorating structures at the Swampscott cemetery; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Dalton for the purchase and installation of an emergency generator at the Dalton senior center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Essex for a study of Chebacco lake and its watershed; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the city of Gloucester for the planning and design of the courtyard at O’Maley Innovation middle school; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Rowley for a PFAS remediation system to bring Town Well #2 online; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Ipswich for water treatment plant updates and wastewater treatment to alleviate issues that have contributed to the closure of local clam flats; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Georgetown for critical water treatment infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shelled be expended to the town of Newbury to address watershed supply and drought management; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Malden for upgrades and capital improvements to the city’s streetscape; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Malden for flood mitigation and stormwater infrastructure improvements including, but not limited to, the cleaning and maintenance of the Town Line brook and Linden brook culverts; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended town of North Reading for roof maintenance at the historic Putnam House; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Wayland public schools for wellness and recreational enhancements at Wayland high school and Happy Hollow elementary school; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to support Volunteer Medical Group of Eastern Massachusetts to cover start- up costs and to provide primary care services to uninsured patients in the Allston, Brighton, Watertown and Waltham communities; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of North Attleborough for a feasibility study regarding the World War II Memorial Pool; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Petersham to replace its current ADA-compliant ramp for the Town Office building; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Petersham for unanticipated costs associated with continuing ambulance services; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Scituate for the renovation and conversion of the WPA building into a veterans’ space, in coordination with the executive office of veterans’ services; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Medfield for technological and facility upgrades to its town hall; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Westfield for capital improvements to Bullens field in Westfield; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Wellesley for digital content updates and modifications; provided further, that not less than $7,000,000 shall be transferred to the executive office Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report of public safety and security for a competitive grant program for public safety and emergency staffing to be administered by the executive office; provided further, that the grants shall be awarded to communities using the same methodology and criteria used in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that grants under this item shall only be provided to communities that submitted qualifying applications that were approved by the executive office in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that not more than 4 per cent of funds appropriated for the grant program shall be expended for the administrative costs of the program; provided further, that not later than February 16, 2027, each state entity administering grant funds through this item shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing grants awarded through this item and the criteria used for distribution; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for facade improvements to the Old Town Hall in the town of Andover; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the acquisition of a digital community sign in the town of Amesbury; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Rehoboth for the preservation and binding of historical municipal records, including the use of outside archival services; provided further, that not less than $7,000 shall be expended to the town of Brimfield for the purchase of solar-powered pedestrian crossing signs and related equipment; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Hopedale for fire department costs associated with fire safety projects, including for the removal of out-of-date fire alarm wiring and equipment from utility poles; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of West Newbury for roadway safety improvements; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Groveland for water treatment facility improvements; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the metropolitan area planning council for the costs associated with the planning and coordination of a regional approach to municipal emergency services in Essex county; and provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the town of Raynham for the development of a townwide stormwater and drainage master plan to identify deficiencies and prioritize infrastructure improvements ....................... $13,307,000 1599-0093 For contract assistance to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust including, but not limited to, the debt service obligations of the trust, principal forgiveness, interest rate reduction and other subsidies or financial assistance under sections 6 and 18 of chapter 29C of the General Laws ....... $63,383,680 1599-0340 For a reserve for costs associated with increasing starting salaries for assistant district attorneys ................................................................................... $5,000,000 1599-1970 For a reserve for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to defray the costs of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, or its successor, incurred in fiscal year 2027 under section 138 of chapter 27 of the acts of 2009 ................................................................................................................ $125,000,000 Commonwealth Transportation Fund....................... 100% 1599-1977 For contract assistance and other payments to the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency for payment of debt service and related obligations in connection with bonds issued by the agency under chapter 293 of the acts of 2006, as amended by chapter 129 of the acts of 2008, chapter 238 of the acts of 2012, chapter 287 of the acts of 2014 and Conference Committee Report chapter 219 of the acts of 2016; provided, that not later than January 29, 2027, the secretary of administration and finance shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the estimated contract assistance and other payments to be required under said chapter 293 of the acts of 2006, said chapter 219 of the acts of 2016, said chapter 238 of the acts of 2012 and said chapter 287 of the acts of 2014 for obligations existing not later than July 1, 2026, in fiscal years 2028 and 2029 and an estimate of anticipated contract assistance and other payments arising out of potential agreements reasonably expected to be entered into after July 1, 2026, in fiscal years 2028 and 2029 ......................... $13,000,000 1599-2003 For the Uniform Law Commission; provided, that prior fiscal year payments may be payable from this item ................................................................ $75,000 1599-3234 For the South Essex Sewerage District debt service assessment .......................... $33,914 1599-3384 For a reserve for the payment on behalf of a state agency as defined in section 1 of chapter 29 of the General Laws under regulations promulgated by the comptroller, of certain court judgments, settlements and legal fees that were ordered to be paid in the current fiscal year or a prior fiscal year; provided, that the office of the comptroller shall not pay attorneys’ fees to outside counsel representing a state agency, including a state official or employee who is sued for actions undertaken within that individual’s scope of employment for the commonwealth, in litigation before a court until the office of the attorney general has reviewed and provided written approval for the outside counsel's bills, which may be reviewed in redacted form if warranted because of a conflict of interest; provided further, that the office of the comptroller shall not pay attorneys’ fees for outside counsel representing a state agency in such litigation that exceeds a cumulative amount of $250,000 until the secretary of administration and finance or a designee has reviewed and provided written approval for such attorneys’ fees for outside counsel; provided further, that before a state official or employee who is sued for actions undertaken within that individual’s scope of employment for the commonwealth may seek reimbursement from this item, that individual shall obtain written approval from the office of the attorney general in a form to be approved by the office of the comptroller; provided further, that the office of the comptroller shall not pay a settlement of litigation before a court on behalf of a state agency that is not within an executive office identified in section 2 of chapter 6A of the General Laws, including a state official or employee who is sued for actions undertaken within that individual’s scope of employment for the commonwealth, until the office of the attorney general has reviewed and provided written approval for such a settlement; provided further, that the office of the comptroller shall not pay a settlement of litigation before a court that exceeds $250,000 on behalf of a state agency that is not within an executive office identified under said section 2 of said chapter 6A, including a state official or employee who is sued for actions undertaken within that individual’s scope of employment for the commonwealth, until the secretary of administration and finance or a designee has reviewed and provided written approval for such a settlement; provided further, that the office of the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the 5-year historical expenditure average as certified by the secretary of administration and finance or the current appropriation, whichever is greater; provided further, that the comptroller shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the amounts expended from this item, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report delineated by item; and provided further, that upon written notification to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means, uncommitted and unobligated funds from this item may be transferred to item 0612-0105 upon the request of the state treasurer .............................................................................. $1,000,000 1599-4417 For the Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management in the John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Boston .................................................................. $275,000 1599-6903 For the fiscal year 2027 costs of rate implementations under chapter 257 of the acts of 2008; provided, that rate implementations under said chapter 257 may include, but shall not be limited to, costs associated with any court order or settlement between providers of services and the commonwealth related to the rate implementation process; provided further, that preference in distributing funds from this item shall be given to personnel earning wages less than $20 per hour; provided further, that home care workers shall be eligible for funding from this item; provided further, that workers from shelters and programs that serve homeless individuals and families that were previously contracted through the department of transitional assistance and the department of public health who are currently contracted with the executive office of housing and livable communities and direct care workers that serve homeless veterans through the executive office of veterans' services shall be eligible for funding from this item; provided further, that no funds from this item shall be allocated to special education programs under chapter 71B of the General Laws, contracts for early education and care services or programs for which payment rates are negotiated and paid as class rates as established by the executive office of health and human services; provided further, that no funds shall be allocated from this item to contracts funded exclusively by federal grants as delineated in section 2D of this act; provided further, that the secretary of administration and finance may transfer from the sum appropriated in this item to other items of appropriation and allocations thereof for fiscal year 2027, amounts that are necessary to meet these costs where the amounts otherwise available are insufficient for the purpose of rate implementations; provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means on transfers made from this item; provided further, that the report shall identify, by item and service class, all transfers made from this item as of the date of the report and all transfers expected to be made before the end of the fiscal year; provided further, that not later than February 3, 2027, the executive office of health and human services shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the implementation of rates under said chapter 257 of the acts of 2008, including, the: (i) state costs for rates promulgated as of July 1, 2026 by regulation, department and program; (ii) state costs for rates promulgated as of January 1, 2027, delineated by regulation, department and program; (iii) per cent of increase in state funding for rates to be reviewed between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027, delineated by regulation, department and program; and (iv) fiscal impact for increases in state funding versus prior fiscal year actual costs for rates to be reviewed between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027, delineated by regulation, department and program; provided further, that contracts between providers and the departments within the executive office of health and human services and the executive office of aging and Conference Committee Report independence shall require providers to report on the impact of the rate implementations on employee salaries, employee-related costs and operations; provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the executive office of health and human services shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the implementation of ongoing and proposed initiatives to promote equitable salaries for human services workers, direct care workers, nurses, clinicians or other comparable employees employed by state-operated human services providers and equitable rates paid to human service provider employees in community-based human services organizations funded by the executive office of health and human services, the executive office of aging and independence or the executive office of housing and livable communities; provided further, that the report shall include, but not be limited to: (a) average uniform financial report provider data on employee tax and fringe benefit information of the preceding 2 state fiscal years, as validated with information from the uniform financial report or a method determined by the executive office; (b) the median salary and compensation information of the preceding 2 state fiscal years classified by direct care and frontline staff, medical and clinical staff and management staff, as validated with information from the uniform financial report or a method determined by the executive office; (c) a comparison of the median salary for each classification of staff position with the seventy-fifth percentile wage estimate for that position as determined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics for the commonwealth using the available data for that rate review; and (d) the average employee vacancy rates of direct care and frontline staff for the preceding 2 state fiscal years and the current fiscal year from the date of new rate implementations; provided further, that not later than March 4, 2027 the executive office health and human services shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means a comparison of the median salary for each classification of staff position with the seventy-fifth percentile wage estimate for that position as determined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics for Massachusetts in the most recent available data; provided further, that not later than December 30, 2026 the executive office of health and human services shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means the methodology used to develop service rates for home health aides, personal care aides and homemakers; and provided further, that any human service provider receiving revenue under said chapter 257 shall use not less than 75 per cent of the funds received for compensation for their direct care, frontline and medical and clinical staff, which may include, but shall not be limited to, hourly rate increases, wraparound benefits, shift differentials, overtime, hiring and retention bonuses or recruitment, as defined by the executive office ............................ $175,000,000 Human Resources Division. 1750-0100 For the operation of the human resources division and the costs of administration, training and customer support related to the commonwealth’s human resources and compensation management system and the human resource modernization initiative; provided, that any employee of the commonwealth who chooses to participate in a bone marrow donor program shall be granted a leave of absence without loss or reduction in pay to undergo the medical procedure and for associated physical recovery time, but such leave shall not exceed 5 days; provided further, that notwithstanding clause (n) of section 5 of chapter 31 of the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the secretary of administration and finance shall charge a fee of not less than $50 to be collected from each applicant for a civil service examination; provided further, that the division shall administer a program of state employee unemployment management including, but not limited to, agency training and assistance; provided further, that funds may be expended to revalidate civil service exams, including police and fire medical standards; provided further, that the division shall be responsible for the administration of examinations for state and municipal civil service titles, establishment of eligible lists, certification of eligible candidates to state and municipal appointing authorities and technical assistance in selection and appointment to state and municipal appointing authorities; and provided further, that the division shall administer the statewide classification system including, but not limited to, maintaining a classification pay plan for civil service titles in accordance with generally accepted compensation standards and reviewing appeals for reclassification ................................................................................................... $17,546,607 1750-0103 For the operation of the Training and Career Ladder Program ............................. $829,164 1750-0104 For the human resources division, which may expend for the administration of the civil service examination program, examinations for non-civil service positions and implementation of the medical and physical fitness standards programs ................................................................................. $5,846,319 1750-0119 For payment of workers’ compensation benefits to certain former employees of Middlesex and Worcester counties and the Hampshire council of government; provided, that the human resources division shall routinely recertify the former employees under current workers’ compensation procedures ........................................................................................ $53,548 1750-0300 For the commonwealth’s contributions in fiscal year 2027 to health and welfare funds established under certain collective bargaining agreements; provided, that the contributions shall be calculated as provided under the applicable collective bargaining agreements and shall be paid to the health and welfare trust funds on a monthly basis or on such other basis as the applicable collective bargaining agreement shall provide................................. $37,979,800 1750-0928 For the cost to lease or rent space to administer the civil service physical abilities tests and to revalidate civil service exams, including police and fire medical standards ............................................................................................ $752,345 Operational Services Division. 1775-0115 For the operational services division, which may expend not more than $15,691,630 from revenues collected from the statewide contract administrative fee to procure, manage and administer statewide contracts; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................ $15,691,630 Conference Committee Report 1775-0124 For the operational services division, which may expend not more than $131,101 from revenues collected in the recovery of cost reimbursement and non-reimbursable overbilling and recoupment for health and human service agencies and as a result of administrative reviews as determined during the division’s audits and reviews of providers under section 22N of chapter 7 of the General Laws; provided, that the division may only retain revenues collected in excess of $100,000; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .................................................................................. $131,101 1775-0600 For the operational services division, which may expend not more than $397,220 from revenues collected from the sale of state surplus personal property and the disposal of surplus motor vehicles including, but not limited to, state police vehicles from vehicle accident and damage claims and from manufacturer warranties, rebates and settlements for the payment, expenses and liabilities for the acquisition, warehousing, allocation and distribution of surplus property and the purchase of motor vehicles; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system, including the costs of personnel ............................................................................................................... $397,220 1775-0700 For the operational services division, which may expend not more than $1,000,000 from revenues collected in addition to the amount authorized in item 1775-1000 of section 2B for printing, photocopying, mailing, related graphic art or design work and other reprographic goods and services provided to the general public, including all necessary or incidental expenses; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .......................................... $1,000,000 1775-0900 For the operational services division, which may expend not more than $22,000 from revenues collected under chapter 449 of the acts of 1984 and section 4L of chapter 7 of the General Laws, including the costs of personnel, from the sale of federal surplus property, including the payment, expenses and liabilities for the acquisition, warehousing, allocation and distribution of federal surplus property; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .................................................................................... $22,000 Supplier Diversity Office. Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 1780-0100 For the operation and administration of the supplier diversity office; provided, that the office shall provide training and other services to diverse businesses as defined in section 58 of chapter 7 of the General Laws and certified by the office that allow those businesses to better compete for state contracts and ensure that equitable practices and policies in the public marketplace are maintained; provided further, that the office shall administer an electronic business certification application which shall be accessible to business applicants through the internet; provided further, that the office shall ensure the integrity and security of personal and financial information transmitted by electronic application; and provided further, that the office shall use all existing available resources to provide certification services to all supplier diversity office qualified applicants, within or outside of the commonwealth, as applicable ........................................ $4,649,617 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND SECURITY. 1790-0100 For the operation of the executive office of technology services and security; provided, that the executive office shall continue a chargeback system for its information technology services; provided further, that the state comptroller shall establish accounts and procedures as the comptroller deems appropriate and necessary to assist in accomplishing the purposes of this item; provided further, that the executive office may establish rules and procedures necessary to implement this item; provided further, that the chief information officer shall review and approve any planned information technology development project or purchase by any agency under the authority of the governor for which the total projected cost exceeds $200,000, including the cost of any related hardware, software or consulting fees and regardless of fiscal year or source of funds, before the agency may obligate funds for the project or purchase; provided further, that not later than June 30, 2027, the secretary of technology services and security shall submit to the office of the state auditor, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on state administration and regulatory oversight a complete accounting of and justification for all project-related expenditures totaling $250,000 or more over the previous 12-month period regardless of source of funds or authorization for such expenditure; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to expand the AI For Impact program to design, test and deploy artificial intelligence solutions that improve delivery of state services and build an AI-ready state workforce; and provided further, that not later than February 17, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance, the office of the state auditor and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) financial statements detailing savings and, where applicable, additional expenses realized from the consolidation of information technology services within each executive office and other initiatives; (ii) efforts being taken to ensure the compatibility and interoperability of agency systems and to consolidate relevant data between agencies; (iii) the number of personnel assigned to information technology services within each executive office; (iv) efficiencies that have been achieved from the sharing of resources; (v) the status of the centralization of the commonwealth's information technology staffing, infrastructure and network and cloud hosting; (vi) the status of the commonwealth's cybersecurity; and (vii) strategies and initiatives to further improve the: (a) efficiency and security of the Conference Committee Report commonwealth's information technology; and (b) transparency of the executive office of technology services and security with the general court, other executive branch agencies and the general public.................................... $3,897,090 1790-0300 For the executive office of technology services and security, which may expend not more than $2,733,931 in revenues collected from the provision of computer resources and services to the general public for the costs of the bureau of computer services, including the purchase, lease or rental of telecommunications lines, services and equipment; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the executive office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................ $2,733,931 1790-1700 For core technology services and security, including those previously funded through item 1790-0200 in prior fiscal years ......................................... $53,892,963 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS. Office of the Secretary. 2000-0100 For the operation of the office of the secretary of energy and environmental affairs, including the water resources commission, the hazardous waste facility site safety council, the coastal zone management program and environmental impact reviews conducted under chapter 30 of the General Laws; provided, that efforts shall be made to prioritize environmental justice across all departments; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance, Inc. for the modernization and maintenance of sustainable fishing; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Quiet Communities, Inc. in Concord; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to enter into an agreement with OARS, Inc. to operate a water quality monitoring program in the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord rivers; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Foxborough for necessary repairs and improvements to aging dam structure;and provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for a coastal water quality and natural resource monitoring program in Buzzards bay and Vineyard sound administered by Buzzards Bay Coalition, Inc. .................................................. $20,504,035 2000-0101 For the executive office of energy and environmental affairs to coordinate and implement strategies for climate change adaptation and preparedness including, but not limited to: (i) the resiliency of the commonwealth's transportation, energy and public health infrastructures; (ii) built environments; (iii) municipal assistance; (iv) improved data collection and analysis; (v) enhanced planning; and (vi) improved resiliency through the strengthening and revitalization of natural resources, including marshes and other wetlands; provided, that the executive office may enter into interagency service agreements to facilitate and accomplish these efforts; provided further, that not later than February 5, 2027 the executive office of energy and environmental affairs shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (a) the commonwealth’s multi-year plan for developing a climate Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report change resiliency plan and response strategy; (b) plans to support local partners in climate change adaptation and resiliency; (c) an analysis of the differing effects of climate change in different geographic, ecological, and coastal regions of the state, including urban, suburban and rural homes; (d) a review of the environmental justice impacts of climate change on communities of color; and (e) a detailed breakdown of all expenditures made under this item; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Boston Harbor Now, Inc. for planning, programming and activation and for climate resiliency and community science education; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the University of Massachusetts Boston to compile and use new technologies to conduct a climate resiliency report and study on preparing for low probability high impact event; and provided further, that not later than December 30, 2026 the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the house committee on climate action and sustainability, the senate committee on climate change and global warming, the joint committee on transportation and the joint committee on telecommunications, utilities and energy that shall include the status of its efforts to enhance port infrastructure for the development of offshore wind ................................................................................................... $4,750,000 2000-0102 For the executive office of energy and environmental affairs to implement an environmental justice strategy and promote and secure environmental justice; provided, that funds shall be expended on language translation services to ensure adequate access during public comment periods; provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, which shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of full-time equivalent positions assigned to the executive office’s environmental justice staff; (ii) the responsibilities held by the executive office’s environmental justice staff; (iii) the status of environmental justice policies, strategies and initiatives being pursued for both the current and coming fiscal years; (iv) the efforts to expand language access through verbal and written materials, including the languages in which environmental justice policy and materials have been translated; and (v) the impact of language access initiatives on participation in public hearings and public comment periods; and provided further, that funds shall be expended on mapping technology to overlay environmental and public health data .............................. $4,000,000 2000-0120 For obligations of the commonwealth to neighboring states incurred pursuant to interstate compacts for flood control ................................................... $506,140 2000-1011 For the office of environmental law enforcement, which may expend not more than $40,000 from the administrative handling charge revenues received from electronic transactions processed through its online licensing and registration systems; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ...................................................................................................................... $40,000 2000-1700 For the operation of information technology services within the executive office of energy and environmental affairs ........................................................ $21,855,267 Conference Committee Report 2030-1000 For the operation of the office of environmental law enforcement; provided, that environmental police officers shall provide monitoring under the National Shellfish Sanitation Program .............................................................. $17,446,355 2030-1004 For environmental police private details; provided, that the office of environmental law enforcement may expend not more than $650,000 from revenues collected from the fees charged for private details; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................... $650,000 Department of Public Utilities. 2100-0012 For the operation of the department of public utilities; provided, that notwithstanding the second sentence of the first paragraph of section 18 of chapter 25 of the General Laws, the assessments levied for fiscal year 2027 under said first paragraph of said section 18 of said chapter 25 shall be made at a rate sufficient to produce the amount expended from this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item.................................................................................................................... $18,973,830 2100-0013 For the operation of the transportation oversight division ...................................... $970,861 2100-0016 For the department of public utilities to regulate steam distribution companies; provided, that notwithstanding section 18A of chapter 25 of the General Laws, the assessments levied for fiscal year 2027 shall be made at a rate sufficient to produce the amount expended from this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item ............. $462,420 2100-0017 For the operation of the division of transportation network services established in section 23 of chapter 25 of the General Laws; provided, that the amount assessed under said section 23 of said chapter 25 shall be made at a rate sufficient to produce the amount expended from this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item .......... $4,343,775 2100-5694 For the operation of the energy facilities siting division; provided, that the division may expend funds from this item for the implementation of section 12N of chapter 25 of the General Laws, including the maintenance of a real-time, online, clean energy infrastructure dashboard and the creation thereof ................................................................................................................ $3,604,000 Department of Environmental Protection. 2200-0100 For the operation of the department of environmental protection, including the environmental strike force, the bureau of planning and evaluation, the bureau of resource protection, the bureau of waste prevention, the Senator William X. Wall Experiment Station and a contract with the University of Massachusetts for environmental research; provided, that section 3B of chapter 7 of the General Laws shall not apply to fees established in section 18 of chapter 21A of the General Laws; and provided further, that not later than February 5, 2027 the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the status of Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report hiring of additional staff; (ii) the staffing levels of the department for the last 10 fiscal years; (iii) the number of enforcement actions for serious violations and fine collections compared to the previous 10 fiscal years; and (iv) recommendations for the additional resources needed to fulfill the department’s enforcement responsibilities; provided, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Merrimack River Watershed Council, Inc. for a regional approach to reducing combined sewer overflows and non-point source pollution in the Merrimack river; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the metropolitan area planning council for initiatives to support the North Shore Water Resilience Task Force in its regional plans and actions to help sustain the rivers and waters of the north shore region; and provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for Cape Ann Climate Coalition Inc for preemptive strategic planning for post-disaster recovery .................................................... $51,438,149 2200-0102 For the department of environmental protection, which may expend not more than $650,148 in revenues collected from fees for wetland permits; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................. $650,148 2200-0107 For technical assistance, grants and support of efforts consistent with the Massachusetts Recycling and Solid Waste Master Plan and the Massachusetts Climate Protection Plan; provided, that funds may be expended for a recycling industries reimbursement grant program under section 241 of chapter 43 of the acts of 1997; provided, 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 not to exceed 5 years with options for renewal; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the department of environmental protection to administer a grant program for small businesses to implement composting; provided further, that grants may be used by grantees to obtain compost collection containers, procure educational or technical assistance, establish regular collection of food waste and other compostable matter or other similar composting efforts or activities; provided further, that agricultural businesses and food service establishments shall be prioritized in the grant application review process; and provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department of environmental protection, in coordination with the department of agricultural resources, shall submit a report to the senate and house committees on ways and means and the joint committee on environment and natural resources on the implementation of the grant program which shall include, but not limited to, the names and locations of the grantees, the number of pounds of food waste and other compostable matter collected and information about where the waste was diverted ......................... $1,138,747 Conference Committee Report 2200-0109 For the department of environmental protection to ensure sufficient staff for timely permit decisions and compliance assurance ...................................... $2,471,257 2200-0112 For the department of environmental protection, which may expend not more than $2,500,000 in revenues collected from permit and compliance fees to ensure sufficient staff for timely permit decisions and compliance assurance; provided, that if this item is eliminated or the amount herein is reduced in fiscal year 2027 or operational funding for the department falls below the level authorized in the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2015, excluding appropriations for earmarks and nonrecurring operating costs, the fee increase supporting this item shall terminate; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................ $2,500,000 2210-0106 For the department of environmental protection, which may expend for the administration and implementation of chapter 21I of the General Laws, not more than $2,741,404 in revenues collected from fees, penalties, grants and tuition under said chapter 21I; provided, that not later than February 3, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the status of the department’s progress in meeting the statutory and regulatory deadlines associated with said chapter 21I and detailing the number of full-time equivalent positions assigned to various implementation requirements of said chapter 21I; provided further, that not less than $1,629,860 from this item shall be made available for the operation of the Toxics Use Reduction Institute program at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell; provided further, that the department shall enter into an interagency service agreement with the University of Massachusetts to make such funding available for this purpose; provided further, that not less than $644,096 from this item shall be made available for toxics use reduction technical assistance and technology under said chapter 21I; provided further, that the department shall enter into an interagency service agreement with the executive office of energy and environmental affairs to make such funding available for this purpose; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .............................................................................................. $2,741,404 2220-2220 For the administration and implementation of the Clean Air Act under 42 U.S.C. section 7401 et seq., including the operating permit program, the emissions banking program, the auto-related state implementation program, the low emission vehicle program, the non-auto-related state implementation program and the commonwealth’s commitments under the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Regional Climate Change Action Plan for reducing acid rain deposition and mercury emissions ............................................................................................................... $766,721 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 2220-2221 For the administration and implementation of the operating permit and compliance program required under the Clean Air Act under 42 U.S.C. section 7401 et seq. ........................................................................................... .$1,384,924 2250-2000 For the administration and implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act under section 18A of chapter 21A of the General Laws; provided, that the department of environmental protection may expend funds for the study and remediation of lead in public school drinking water; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Silent Spring Institute, Inc. for continued study of the long term effects of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances on residents in the town of Ayer, including supporting epidemiological analyses, reconstructing past exposures to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances drinking water and disseminating study findings to community members and presenting health-related resources to clinicians; and provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Maynard for the mitigation of drinking water quality issues ....................................................................................................... $2,716,225 2260-8870 For the expenses of the hazardous waste cleanup and underground storage tank programs, including, but not limited to, monitoring unlined landfills, notwithstanding section 4 of chapter 21J of the General Laws; provided, that the department of environmental protection shall provide the department of revenue with information necessary for the completion of the report required in item 1232-0200 including, but not limited to, the number of tanks out of compliance with said chapter 21J ................................ $15,081,628 2260-8872 For the brownfields site audit program................................................................ $1,022,328 2260-8881 For the operation of the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals, notwithstanding section 19A of chapter 21A of the General Laws ......................................................................................................... $386,896 Department of Fish and Game. 2300-0100 For the office of the commissioner of fish and game; provided, that the commissioner’s office shall assess and receive payments from the division of marine fisheries, the division of fisheries and wildlife, the office of fishing and boating access, the division of ecological restoration, the riverways program and all other programs under the control of the department of fish and game; provided further, that those assessments shall be used to cover appropriate administrative costs of the department including, but not limited to, payroll, personnel, legal and budgetary costs; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Chelmsford for an aquatic management study at Heart Pond, including water quality analysis and invasive species mitigation; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the North Walpole Fish and Game Club, Inc. in the town of Walpole to support the continuation of programs for combat veterans and students with special needs; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the New England Wildlife Center, Inc. in the city known as the town of Weymouth for costs associated with the care, treatment and maintenance of wildlife; provided further, that the amount and contribution from each division, office or program shall be determined by the commissioner; and provided further, that the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund shall be Conference Committee Report reimbursed annually from the General Fund for all lost revenue attributed to the issuance of discounted and free hunting and fishing licenses .................. $2,356,087 2300-0101 For the division of ecological restoration and the riverways program and for the promotion of public access to rivers and wetland restoration, including grants to public and nonpublic entities; provided, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended as a grant to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District to support the management of the Assawompset pond complex and contributing and interconnected watersheds within the region including, but not limited to, sedimentation, mitigation, design, permitting, water supply preservation and flood management efforts; and provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended as a grant to Long Pond Association, Inc. in the town of Lakeville for the management and eradication of invasive weeds in Long Pond .................................................................................................................... $5,086,042 2310-0200 For the administration of the division of fisheries and wildlife, including expenses of the fisheries and wildlife board, the administration of game farms and wildlife restoration projects, wildlife research and management, the administration of fish hatcheries, the improvement and management of lakes, ponds and rivers, fish and wildlife restoration projects, the commonwealth’s share of certain cooperative fisheries and wildlife programs and for certain programs reimbursable under the federal Aid to Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act; provided, that the division may expend the amount necessary to restore anadromous fish in the Connecticut and Merrimack river systems; and provided further, that no funds shall be spent on the restoration of catadromous fish in the Connecticut and Merrimack river systems unless considered necessary by the division ............................. $18,490,988 George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund . 100% 2310-0300 For the operation of the natural heritage and endangered species program; provided, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Fishing Academy of Boston for programming ..................................................... $1,231,735 2310-0306 For the hunter safety training program................................................................... $581,485 George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund . 100% 2310-0316 For the purchase of land containing wildlife habitats and for the costs of the division of fisheries and wildlife directly related to the administration of the wildlands stamp program under sections 2A and 2C of chapter 131 of the General Laws ................................................................................................ $1,500,000 George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund . 100% 2310-0317 For the waterfowl management program established in section 11 of chapter 131 of the General Laws ............................................................................. $65,000 George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund . 100% 2320-0100 For the administration of the office of fishing and boating access, including the maintenance, operation and improvement of public access land and water areas; provided, that positions funded by this item shall not be subject to chapter 31 of the General Laws ........................................................ $1,004,529 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 2330-0100 For the operation of the division of marine fisheries; provided, that the division may expend funds for the Annisquam river marine research laboratory, marine research programs, a commercial fisheries program, a shellfish management program, including coastal area classification, mapping and technical assistance, and a shellfish classification program; provided further, that funds shall be expended on a recreational fisheries program to be reimbursed by federal funds; provided further, that the division shall continue to develop strategies to improve federal regulations governing the commercial fishing industry and to promote sustainable fisheries; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for shellfish propagation in Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties to be administered jointly by the director of Marine Fisheries and the aforementioned counties; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a green crab trapping program in the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans, Chatham and Harwich to be distributed by the department of marine fisheries; and provided further, that not less than $575,000 shall be expended for a program of collaborative research by the division of marine fisheries through the Marine Fisheries Institute, in collaboration with the School for Marine Science and Technology at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, that applies innovative technology to assess the biomass of fish in the region managed by the New England Fishery Management Council and hydrodynamic modeling of coastal waters to accurately assess delineation of shellfish growing area classifications and other applications to improve management of marine fisheries resources, and whelk fishery research to evaluate alternative management strategies; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst for its Gloucester Marine Station in the city of Gloucester to support marsh restoration and revitalization activities including, but not limited to: (i) a green crab trapping program for applied research and product development; (ii) high‑resolution drone mapping to assess deterioration of the Great Marsh; (iii) microplastic and macroplastic sampling; and (iv) an academic study and processing of samples from the water column, beach environment, marsh peat and eelgrass; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Center for Coastal Studies, Inc. for field operations and staffing to respond to entanglements of marine mammals and sea turtles in the coastal waters; and provided further, that not less than $195,000 shall be expended for water testing capacity improvements at the division including, but not limited to, personnel and supplies, in support of the shellfish and aquaculture industries in the south coast region of the commonwealth ........... $10,234,242 2330-0120 For the division of marine fisheries for a program to enhance and develop marine recreational fishing and related programs and activities, including the cost of equipment, maintenance and staff and the maintenance and updating of data ..................................................................................................... $987,684 2330-0121 For the division of marine fisheries to utilize reimbursable federal sportfish restoration funds to further develop marine recreational fishing and related programs, including the costs of activities that increase public access for marine recreational fishing, support research on artificial reefs and provide for the development of marine recreational fishing; provided, that the division may expend not more than $217,989 in revenues collected from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Sport Fish Restoration program funds and from the sale of materials that promote marine recreational fishing; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general Conference Committee Report or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .................................................................................................................... $217,989 2330-0199 For conducting surveys to monitor and forecast the number of commercially-important invertebrate species in the commonwealth’s waters, including a ventless lobster trap employing the services of contracted commercial lobster fishing vessels in the commonwealth; provided, that the division of marine fisheries may expend not more than $250,000 in revenues collected from fees generated by the sale of lobster permits; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .................................................................................................................... $250,000 2330-0300 For the administration and operation of the recreational saltwater fishing permit program under section 17C of chapter 130 of the General Laws ............ $2,306,416 Marine Recreational Fisheries Development Fund .. 100% Department of Agricultural Resources. 2511-0100 For the operation of the department of agricultural resources, including the division of administration, the integrated pest management program, the board of agriculture, the division of agricultural markets, the division of animal health, the division of agricultural conservation and technical assistance, the division of crop and pest services, including a program of laboratory services at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, the expenses of the pesticide board and agency costs associated with the administration of other boards, commissions and committees chaired by the department; provided, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Farm to School Project; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Food Trust Program established in section 65 of chapter 23A of the General Laws; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for the apiary inspection program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the invasive insects program; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for a grant program to be administered by the department in consultation with the Massachusetts food policy council to support local food policy councils; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended to enhance the Buy Local effort in western, central, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts; provided further, that any buy local effort included in this item shall include locally-harvested seafood including, but not limited to, fish and shellfish; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be transferred to the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund established in section 35WW of chapter 10 of the General Laws ........................................................ $10,970,309 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 2511-0103 For the costs associated with agricultural oversight of hemp and cannabis ............................................................................................................................ $1,007,137 Marijuana Regulation Fund ...................................... 100% 2511-0105 For the purchase of supplemental foods for the emergency food assistance program within the Feeding America nationally-certified food bank system; provided, that funds appropriated in this item shall reflect the Feeding America allocation formula in order to benefit the commonwealth’s 4 regional food banks; provided further, that the department of agricultural resources may assess an administrative charge not to exceed 2 per cent of the total appropriation in this item; provided further, that not less than $1,250,000 shall be expended to the commonwealth’s 4 regional food banks for operating funds to distribute food for the Massachusetts emergency food assistance program; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Women's Lunch Place, Inc. to provide nutritious food and individualized services for women who are experiencing homelessness or poverty; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank for the operation of the nourish children’s feeding program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Project Just Because, Inc.; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the MetroWest Food Collaborative to support food security initiatives ........................................................................................................... $56,175,000 2511-0107 For the advancement of community food security and the protection of public access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food; provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Maverick Landing Community Services, Inc. for recovered food distribution across the city of Boston, the city known as the town of Winthrop and the city of Revere; provided further, that not less than $190,000 shall be expended for Acton Community Supper and Food Pantry, Inc. to purchase a mobile food pantry vehicle; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to New Life Furniture Bank of MA, Inc. to purchase a vehicle to support its operations and its mission to provide free furniture to families in need; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Heart & Soil Collective Inc. in the town of Lanesborough for the purpose of providing free, fresh produce and soup to seniors and families in need; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended to Ginny’s Helping Hand, Inc. in the city of Leominster for the purposes of supporting their food pantry; provided further, that not less than $51,500 shall be expended to Metrowest Worker Center Inc. / Casa do Trabalhador/ Casa Del Trabajador to support culturally appropriate food distribution efforts serving immigrant families facing food insecurity, including expanded support in the city of Marlborough; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Growing Places Garden Project, Inc. in the city of Leominster to connect fresh food from local farms to local residents in need; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Open Door/Cape Ann Food Pantry, Inc. serving the cities of Gloucester and Lynn and the towns of Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Ipswich, Rowley, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton and Wenham to develop and deploy a transportation system for decentralized food distribution to the north shore communities it serves; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Our Neighbors' Table, Inc. for expenses related to opening and operating the seacoast regional food hub, located in the town of Salisbury, serving the lower merrimack valley food coalition; Conference Committee Report provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended for the food pantry run by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul located behind Saint Joseph church in the town of Lincoln; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Healthy Waltham, Inc. to support its food pantry operations; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Somerville for its mobile market revolving fund to help maintain its low-cost farmers market on wheels; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Charles River Regional Chamber, Inc. to provide grants to independent restaurants located in the city of Newton and the towns of Brookline and Wellesley to supply prepared meals and other food products to food banks serving those communities, senior programs and other programs addressing food insecurity among individuals in those communities; provided however, that of said $150,000 not less than $65,000 of such funds shall be allocated for grants to independent restaurants in the city of Newton; provided however, that of said $150,000 not less than $50,000 of such funds shall be allocated for grants to independent restaurants in the town of Brookline; provided however, that of said $150,000 not less than $35,000 of those funds shall be allocated for grants to independent restaurants in the town of Wellesley; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Newton Food Pantry, Inc. to support its operations; provided, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for Food Link, Inc. to address food insecurity in the city of Woburn and the towns of Arlington, Billerica, Burlington and Lexington; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Harvest on Vine Food Pantry in the Charlestown neighborhood of the city of Boston to provide food resources and services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Somebody Cares New England, Inc. in the city of Haverhill for the operation of its food pantry and to combat food insecurity in the community; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Allston-Brighton Food Pantry in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the veterans food bank in the city known as the town of Winthrop for public food pantry services; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for Grace Church Federated in the East Boston section of the city of Boston for public food pantry services; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for Friday Night Supper Program, Inc. in the Back Bay section of the city of Boston for public food pantry services; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the First Congregational Church of Revere in the city of Revere for its public food pantry; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Lorraine's Soup Kitchen & Pantry, Inc. in the city of Chicopee to support food aid and additional services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Third Sector New England, Inc. for Gardening the Community, Inc. to address food insecurity in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Joshua Kaye Foundation Inc to combat food insecurity in the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for Meghan’s Light, Inc. in the town of Hadley for food assistance to individuals struggling with cystic fibrosis; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Family Table Collaborative, Inc. for infrastructure improvements, equipment upgrades, technology enhancements, expanded delivery capacity and facility and operational efficiencies to support regional food security on Cape Cod; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Stone Soup Cafe in the city of Greenfield to support its community programming; Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to Franklin County Community Meals Program, Inc. for its programming and meal services; provided, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to People's Pantry in the town of North Andover for a vehicle to transport food donations; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Catholic Charities of Lynn for the purposes of supporting their food pantry and additional community services; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Regional Environmental Council, Inc. for programs and operations; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended to Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc. for programming related to the Phoenix Food Hub in the city of Lynn; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Coastal Foodshed Incorporated to address food insecurity through access to healthy food and to provide support to local farmers and our agricultural economy in the greater New Bedford region; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to expanding the Edward L. Cooper Community Gardening and Education Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to expanding the Hawthorne Youth and Community Center, Incorporated; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Manna Community Kitchen to combat food insecurity and expand their support service for vulnerable populations; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Martha's Vineyard Fishermen's Preservation Trust, Inc. for operating and expanding the Seafood Donation Program, and for otherwise supporting the fishing industry on Martha’s Vineyard; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Farming Falmouth, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a year-round greenhouse and for otherwise supporting agriculture in the town of Falmouth; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to The People's Pantry in the town of Great Barrington for the purchase of a new off-site food storage unit; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Somerville for the operation of school-based food access programs; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Fenway Civic Association, Inc. for the purpose of funding the Fenway Cares Mutual Aid Initiative, including administrative costs, to distribute fresh food and supplies to food-insecure Fenway residents; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Marion Institute, Inc. for the 2026 Food System Assessment for Southeastern Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Lexington Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry, Inc. for operations, rent support, feasibility studies and planning for potential new locations and efficiency improvements for the Lexington food pantry; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Just Roots, Inc., Greenfield Community Farm; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Survival Centers,Inc. to support its food pantry programs; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Granby To-Go, Inc. to support the in-school food pantry and clothing distribution program in the town of Granby; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the food pantry at A Place to Turn Inc. in the town of Natick; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the heart healthy food pantry at the Natick Service Council, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Arlington EATS, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Neighbors Eating All Together (NEAT), Inc. in the town of Arlington; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc. in the city of Conference Committee Report Cambridge for the reopening of the North Cambridge food pantry; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Franklin Food Pantry, Incorporated for the prevention of food insecurity; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Medway Community Farm, Inc. Agriculture Development Project; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Medway food pantry for local food security and anti-hunger initiatives; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Walpole Community Food Pantry, Inc. for operations, rent support, feasibility studies and planning for a potential new location; provided further, that not less than $375,000 shall be expended to the Boston Public Market Association, Inc. for the operation and programming at the Boston Public Market; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Charity Guild Food Pantry for local food security and anti-hunger initiatives in the city of Brockton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Rose's Bounty Food Pantry, Inc. to help fulfill food insecurity needs for residents of the southwest neighborhood of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Land’s Sake,Inc. in the town of Weston to support infrastructure and capital improvements to support the sale and donation of fresh produce; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the East Boston Community Soup Kitchen, Inc. to provide food aid and additional services; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Meadowbrook Farm LLC in Westford for regional food sustainability services; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Codman Square Health Center, Inc. for planning and operational costs related to the expansion of food security services provided by the Dorchester Food Court; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the West Bridgewater Food Pantry, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Food for Free Committee, Incorporated to operate school programming; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Belmont Food Collaborative, Inc. in the town of Belmont ........ $3,546,500 2511-3002 For the integrated pest management program ........................................................ $87,129 Department of Conservation and Recreation. 2800-0100 For the operation of the department of conservation and recreation; provided, that notwithstanding section 3B of chapter 7 of the General Laws, the department shall establish or renegotiate fees, licenses, permits, rents and leases and adjust or develop other revenue sources to fund the maintenance, operation and administration of the department ............ $7,235,707 2800-0101 For the watershed management program to operate and maintain reservoirs, watershed lands and related infrastructure of the department of conservation and recreation and its office of water resources; provided, that the amount of the payment shall be charged to the General Fund and shall not be included in the amount of the annual determination of fiscal year charges to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority assessed to the authority under the General Laws; provided further, that the department shall continue to make payments under chapter 616 of the acts of 1957, as amended by section 89 of chapter 801 of the acts of 1963; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Blackstone Watershed Collaborative, Inc. for programming and operations; and provided further, that the department shall continue to make payments under chapter 307 of the acts of 1987 for the use of certain land ..................................................................................................................... $1,732,905 2800-0401 For a program to provide stormwater management for all properties and roadways under the care, custody and control of the department of conservation and recreation; provided, that the department shall implement a stormwater management program in compliance with federal and state stormwater management requirements; provided further, that the department shall inventory all stormwater infrastructure, assess its stormwater practices, analyze long-term capital and operational needs and develop a stormwater management plan to comply with federal and state regulatory requirements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Chelmsford for efforts to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination through the installation of a granular activated carbon filtration system; and provided further, that in order to protect public safety and to protect water resources for water supply, recreational and ecosystem uses, the department shall immediately implement interim stormwater management practices including, but not limited to, street sweeping, inspection and cleaning of catch basins and emergency repairs to roadway drainage ................................ $1,644,905 2800-0500 For the existing maintenance, operational and infrastructure needs of the metropolitan beaches under section 70 of chapter 3 of the General Laws; provided, that not less than $900,000 shall be expended for the metropolitan beaches in the cities of Lynn, Revere and Quincy, the towns of Nahant and Hull, the city known as the town of Winthrop and the East Boston, South Boston and Dorchester sections of the city of Boston to be fully maintained and seasonally staffed as recommended by the metropolitan beaches commission in coordination with the department of conservation and recreation; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Save the Harbor, Save the Bay, Inc.’s staff time, consultants and direct expenses to support the ongoing work of the commission on the future of metropolitan beaches; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the cleanup of Pilayella algae; provided further, that not less than $290,000 shall be expended for matching grants to public and nonpublic entities to support free public events and programs on the metropolitan beaches as part of Save the Harbor, Save the Bay, Inc.’s Better Beaches Grants Program as recommended by the metropolitan beaches commission; and provided further, that not less than $55,000 shall be expended for the maintenance of Red Rock park on Lynn Shore drive in the city of Lynn .................................. $1,460,231 2800-0501 For the operation of the beaches, pools and spray pools under the control of the department of conservation and recreation; provided, that the seasonal hires of the department’s parks, beaches, pools and spray pools shall be paid from this item; provided further, that said beaches, pools and spray pools shall remain open and staffed from Memorial Day to Labor Day, inclusive; provided further, that said beaches, pools and spray pools shall be fully maintained; provided further, that seasonal employees who are hired before the second Sunday preceding Memorial Day, whose employment continues beyond the Saturday following Labor Day and who received health insurance benefits in fiscal year 2026, shall continue to receive such benefits in fiscal year 2027 during the period of said employees’ seasonal employment; provided further, that notwithstanding Conference Committee Report section 1 of chapter 31 of the General Laws, seasonal positions funded by this item shall be positions requiring the services of an incumbent, on either a full-time or less than full-time basis, beginning not earlier than April 1 and ending not later than November 30 or beginning not earlier than September 1 and ending not later than April 30; and provided further, that notwithstanding said section 1 of said chapter 31, seasonal positions funded by this item shall not be filled by an incumbent for more than 8 months within a 12-month period ...................................................................... $28,463,716 2800-0700 For the office of dam safety; provided, that the office shall, in collaboration with the department of environmental protection and the department of fish and game, establish and maintain a comprehensive inventory of all dams and develop a coordinated permitting and regulatory approach to dam removal for stream restoration and public safety; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Groveland for repairs to the Salem Street dam; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Newburyport to advance the Lower Artichoke dam project ............................................................................................ $855,817 2810-0100 For the operation of the division of state parks and recreation; provided, that funds appropriated in this item shall be used to: (i) operate all of the division’s parks, parkways, boulevards, roadways, bridges and related appurtenances under the care, custody and control of the division, flood control activities of the division, reservations, campgrounds, beaches and pools; (ii) oversee skating rinks; and (iii) protect and manage the division’s lands and natural resources, including the forest and parks conservation services and the bureau of forestry development; provided further, that all properties that were open in fiscal year 2026 shall be open in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that the crossing guards located at department of conservation and recreation intersections shall continue to perform the duties where state police previously performed such duties; provided further, that the division may issue grants to public and nonpublic entities from this item; provided further, that the rinks under the control of the department shall remain open and staffed for the full rink season and that ice skating shall be available from September 1 through April 15 of the following year; provided further, that local youth programs and nonprofits get first preference in scheduling on all playfields and hockey rinks operated by the department; provided further, that additional funds shall be expended to address the needs of state parks in all regions of the commonwealth; provided further, that not later than February 3, 2027 the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on: (A) the status of hiring for additional staffing; (B) the staffing levels for the previous 10 fiscal years; and (C) the average staffing level at each park; provided further, that not more than $3,300,000 may be used to support the costs of snow and ice removal; provided further, that the department shall take steps to address personnel needs in a manner that is geographically equitable; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the hires made for division personnel in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law, rule, regulation or administrative directive to the contrary, the commissioner of conservation and recreation may fill not more than 1,300 full-time positions; and provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for a study, in consultation with the city of Boston and the town of Brookline, to Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report evaluate and develop solutions to mitigate low water levels in the Muddy river ................................................................................................................ $105,730,957 2810-0122 For special projects relating to the commonwealth’s state parks and recreational areas; provided, than not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Salem, in consultation with Friends of the Salem Common, Inc., for the purchase and planting of trees to infill areas where trees have died and a signage program to publicly name and recognize donors of trees; provided further, that not less than $53,500 shall be expended to Nashua River Watershed Association, Inc. to support environmental education and volunteer river stewardship programs serving communities across the Nashua river watershed including, but not limited to, the purchase a truck and canoe trailer; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for the planting of trees and the removal of invasive species at Jamaica pond; provided further that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Salisbury for the planning design and construction of beach and infrastructure resilience projects; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Blue Hill Weather Observatory & Science Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the town of Plymouth for coastal infrastructure improvements to support the promotion of business development and tourism; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be extended to the town of Rockland for purposes including, but not limited to, an engineering study for widening the entrance at Hartsuff park; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Danvers for improvements to John George park, including, but not limited to, the purchase and installation of new outdoor fitness equipment and benches; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Peabody for capital improvements to the park at the Leather City Common; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Danvers for field and park improvements to Phinney field at Tapley park; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the department of conservation and recreation for the design, planning and construction of Havey beach in the West Roxbury section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Community Boating, Inc. to provide affordable and accessible sailing; provided further, that not less than $700,000 shall be expended to the department of conservation and recreation for improvements to Christian A. Herter Park in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the city of Malden for public park improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Malden for the Malden river works park project; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh, Inc. for the implementation of environmental preservation programs; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the Blue Hills Trailside Museum in the town of Milton; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for the testing and treatment of cyanobacteria and related contaminants in Monponsett pond in the town of Halifax; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Central Plymouth County Water District commission annual budget for the improvement and management of lakes and ponds in the Central Plymouth County Water District; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Fishermen’s Memorial Foundation Corp. for the planning, design and construction of the fishermen’s memorial in the town of Provincetown Conference Committee Report honoring the region’s fishing heritage and those lost at sea; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Community Connections, Inc. for its explorers program to support an inclusive bicycle safety and learn-to-ride program, including for the purchase of equipment and development of training programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the city known as the town of West Springfield for capital improvements at local parks; and provided further, that not less than $390,000 shall be expended to the department of conservation and recreation for improvements to Charlesgate park in the city of Boston; provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Fore River Trail in the city known as the town of Weymouth; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Friends of Faxon Park in the city of Quincy; provided, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Leominster for the purposes of upgrading the Alzheimer’s Awareness park in the city of Leominster; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for the treatment of invasive species in ponds; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Rutland and Washington Community Garden in the city of Boston for improvements including wrought iron fence restoration, replacing and adding aged beds and the stabilization of the gazebo; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Barnstable for public beach and waterfront improvements supporting accessibility and community use at Veterans beach; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Sudbury for the acquisition of adaptive bicycles for persons with disabilities for use on the Bruce Freeman and Mass Central rail trails and for the construction of a storage shed for said adaptive bicycles; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Fitchburg for improvements to the Gus Johnson and Herman Bourque Jr. baseball and softball fields; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Finnish Center at Saima Park, Inc. for replacement of the boiler; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the North Shore Maritime Center, Inc. for their youth rowing program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Arlington for improvements to Parallel park; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Shirley for the operation, administration and improvement of the Summer in Shirley camp program including, but not limited to providing for low-income children’s camp attendance costs and other related expenses; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Acton for the design, construction and installation of pedestrian and recreational infrastructure at the Acton Community dog park including, but not limited to providing shade pavilion to protect against heat and other related expenses; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Dedham for the parks and recreation summer program; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Boston 4 Celebrations Foundation, Inc. for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular for the fourth of July, Independence Day celebrations on the Charles river; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Edward “Gus” Whelan memorial at Thompson Square park in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston for rehabilitation and maintenance; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Quincy for improvements, preparedness and operations for ferry service at Squantum Point park; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Sandwich for recreational improvements and maintenance of recreational areas; Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in the city of Lowell for preservation, infrastructure improvements and community programming in the Pawtucketville section of the city of Lowell; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Randolph for the purposes of the construction of a new tri-town water treatment plant in collaboration with the city known as the town of Braintree and the town of Holbrook; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Tree Eastie, Inc. for expanding the tree canopy in the East Boston section of the city of Boston through the planting and maintenance of trees; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Brockton public schools for the renovation of dilapidated tennis courts into basketball courts at the Davis elementary school park area; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Chelmsford for the maintenance of the Bruce Freeman rail trail; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Brockton for baseball field improvements; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Brockton for landscaping and hardscaping outside the new D.W. Field Park Welcoming Center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Worcester for improvements to Elm park; and provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Belmont to maintain the tree canopy ................................................................................................... $4,993,500 2820-0101 For the costs associated with the department of conservation and recreation’s park rangers specific to the security of the state house; provided, that funds appropriated in this item shall only be expended for the costs of security and park rangers at the state house .................................. $3,132,611 2820-2000 For the operation of street lighting and the expenses of maintaining the parkways of the department of conservation and recreation .............................. $4,578,423 Department of Energy Resources. 7006-1001 For the Massachusetts residential conservation service program under chapter 465 of the acts of 1980 and the Massachusetts commercial and apartment conservation service program under section 11A of chapter 25A of the General Laws; provided, that the assessments levied for fiscal year 2027 under said chapter 465 shall be made at a rate sufficient to produce the amount expended from this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item .................................................................. $272,563 7006-1003 For the operation of the department of energy resources; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the amount assessed under section 11H of chapter 25A of the General Laws shall be made at a rate sufficient to produce the amount expended from this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item .......... $7,066,535 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF EDUCATION. Department of Early Education and Care. 3000-1000 For the administration of the department of early education and care; provided, that the department shall report on the first business day of each Conference Committee Report month to the joint committee on education, the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the executive office for administration and finance on the unduplicated number of children on waiting lists for state-subsidized early education and care programs and services, including supportive child care services; provided further, that notwithstanding chapter 66A of the General Laws, the department of early education and care, the child care resource and referral agencies, the department of elementary and secondary education, the department of transitional assistance, the department of children and families, the executive office of housing and livable communities, the Children’s Trust Fund established in section 50 of chapter 10 of the General Laws, the disabled persons protection commission, the district attorneys’ offices and the early intervention program within the department of public health may share with each other personal data regarding the parents and children who receive services provided under early education and care programs administered by the commonwealth for investigations, waitlist management, program implementation and evaluation, reporting and policy development purposes; provided further, that not less than $7,500,000 shall be expended for an early education and care educator scholarship program established in section 19F of chapter 15A of the General Laws; provided further, that the department shall issue monthly reports detailing the number and average cost of voucher and contracted slots funded by the department for items 3000-3060 and 3000-4060 delineated by age category; provided further, that such reports shall reflect current caseload and detailed assumptions on caseload cost in future months; provided further, that the reports shall include the number of recipients subject to subsection (f) of section 110 of chapter 5 of the acts of 1995; provided further, that the department of early education and care shall provide the caseload forecasting office and the house and senate committees on ways and means with enrollment data and any other information pertinent to caseload forecasting that is requested by the office on a monthly basis; provided further, that the information shall be provided in a manner that meets all applicable federal and state privacy and security requirements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Old Colony YMCA-Taunton Branch for the replacement of the basketball court; provided further, that the commissioner of early education and care may transfer funds between said items 3000-3060 and 3000-4060, as necessary, for this purpose, under an allocation plan that shall detail, by object class, the distribution of the funds to be transferred and which shall be submitted to the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before any such transfer; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for People, Incorporated to support student transportation at its early education center in the city of Fall River; and provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc. to provide evidence-based early childhood education programs to enhance language, literacy and early relational health for preschool children from communities with untapped potential ............................................................................................................. $17,195,519 3000-1020 For early education and care quality supports to improve and sustain educational quality among providers of early education and care and to assist early educators and providers in attaining higher levels of proficiency, skill and quality; provided, that funding may be used to incentivize public-private partnerships to implement reforms that lead to student success; provided further, that such partnerships’ funding shall be Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report administered in coordination with the department of elementary and secondary education, and preference shall be given to partnerships serving high percentages of high-needs students; provided further, that supports funded through this item shall include, but not be limited to, program quality improvements related to meeting the Massachusetts Quality Rating and Improvement System standards; provided further, that costs related to department of early education and care personnel who support quality improvement may be funded from this item, including the department's licensing staff and other personnel who ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for inspections, monitoring and training; provided further, that funds from this item may support the Massachusetts universal pre-kindergarten program, inclusive learning environment grants and early childhood mental health consultation services; provided further, that any payment made under any such grant to a school district shall be deposited with the treasurer of the city, town or regional school district and held as a separate account and, notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, shall be expended by the school committee of such city, town or regional school district without municipal appropriation; and provided further that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Nauset Youth Alliance in support of the Alliance’s childcare programming .............................. $48,175,758 3000-1045 For operational grants to child care providers; provided, that for fiscal year 2027, funds shall be distributed in accordance with the formula established in section 20 of chapter 15D of the General Laws; provided, that the department shall collect data from participating programs, including, but not limited to: (i) the number of enrolled children; (ii) the number of educators employed; (iii) efforts to recruit and retain employees; (iv) any available demographic data of the families served by participating providers; (v) to the extent feasible, the income level of the families served by participating providers; (vi) the amount awarded to each provider; and (vii) the amount of operational grants spent by provider, delineated by category of spending including, but not limited to: (a) salaries; (b) other compensation; (c) workforce training; and (d) facilities improvements; provided further, that programs shall respond to all data collection requests and surveys from the department to be eligible for said grants; provided further, that funds may be expended for departmental technical assistance related to the administration and distribution of the grants; and provided further, that funds may be expended to support data collection technology, personnel and supports related to this item ................................ $475,000,000 Education and Transportation Fund ..................... 78.95% Early Education and Care Operational Grant Fund ........................................ 21.05% 3000-2000 For the regional administration and coordination of services provided by child care resource and referral agencies ......................................................... $20,000,000 3000-2050 For the administration of the Children’s Trust Fund established in section 50 of chapter 10 of the General Laws; provided, that the department of early education and care shall not exercise any supervision or control with respect to the board of the trust fund; and provided further, that not later than December 30, 2026, the Children’s Trust Fund shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities on the progress of the pilot program and the mobilization of services at the family centers ........... $1,993,205 Conference Committee Report 3000-2060 For evidence-based, adult-focused child sexual abuse prevention initiatives that provide technical assistance to communities, youth-serving organizations and schools to: (i) organize local coalitions dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse; (ii) recruit, train and certify local volunteers to provide free prevention education for parents, students and professionals; and (iii) strengthen the core standards around the screening of prospective employees, the development of codes of conduct, the assessment and modification of physical spaces to reduce opportunities for sexual abuse, the responding to and reporting of boundary-violating behaviors and suspected acts of sexual abuse and the training of staff and volunteers on ways to prevent adult perpetration and child-on-child sexual abuse; provided further, that initiatives supported through this item shall be administered by the Children’s Trust Fund established in section 50 of chapter 10 of the General Laws and the office of the child advocate; and provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for Enough Abuse, Inc. to provide technical assistance to and training for schools and communities .................................................................................... $2,315,019 3000-3060 For early education and care services for children with active cases at the department of children and families, for families currently involved with, or transitioning from, transitional aid to families with dependent children and for families participating in education and training services funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; provided, that providers shall be reimbursed for subsidized child care services funded under this item based on enrollment; provided further, that the department of early education and care, in collaboration with the department of children and families, shall maintain a centralized list detailing the number of children eligible for services under this item, the number of supportive slots filled and the number of supportive slots available; provided further, that for children with active cases at the department of children and families, funds may be used to provide services during a transition period of not less than 12 months upon the closure of the family’s case with the department of children and families; provided further, that in the case of families involved with transitional aid to families with dependent children, early education and care shall be available to: (i) recipients of transitional aid to families with dependent children benefits; (ii) former recipients who are working or are engaged in an approved service need activity for up to 1 year after termination of their benefits; (iii) participants who are working or are engaged in an approved service need activity for up to 1 year after the transitional period; and (iv) parents who are under 18 years of age who are currently enrolled in a job training program and who would qualify for benefits under chapter 118 of the General Laws but for the consideration of the grandparents’ income; provided further, that all teens eligible for year-round, full-time early education and care services shall be participating in school, education, work and training-related activities or a combination thereof for not less than the minimum number of hours required by applicable regulations; provided further, that recipients of transitional aid to families with dependent children shall not be charged fees for care provided under this item; provided further, that early education and care services for families involved with transitional aid to families with dependent children funded from this item shall be distributed geographically in a manner that provides fair and adequate access to early education and care for all eligible individuals; provided further, that informal early education and care benefits for families involved with transitional aid to families with dependent children may be funded from this item; provided further, that the commissioner of early education and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report care may transfer funds to this item from items 3000-1000 and 3000-4060, as necessary, under an allocation plan, which shall detail, by object class, the distribution of the funds to be transferred; provided further, that the commissioner shall submit to the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days prior to the transfer; provided further, that not later than April 16, 2027, the commissioner shall submit a preliminary report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the executive office for administration and finance on the projected expenses for the program that shall include, but not be limited to, the expected surplus or deficiency for the program; provided further, that not later than June 30, 2027, if the department determines that the available appropriation for this program will be insufficient to meet projected expenses, the commissioner shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the executive office for administration and finance detailing the amount of appropriation needed to address the deficiency; provided further, that reimbursements for services rendered in prior fiscal years may be expended from this item; provided further, that the department of early education and care shall recoup funds owed by providers related to payments made by the department in prior fiscal years by reducing payments to such providers for services related to this item rendered in fiscal year 2027; and provided further, that all children eligible for services under this item shall receive such services .................................................................................................. $597,233,977 General Fund ........................................................ 64.62% Education & Transportation Fund ......................... 20.00% High-Quality Early Education & Care Affordability Fund .................................................. 15.38% 3000-4060 For income-eligible early education and care programs; provided, that providers shall be reimbursed for subsidized child care services funded under this item based on enrollment; provided further, that teen parents and homeless families identified as likely to become eligible for transitional aid to families with dependent children may be paid from this item; provided further, that informal early education and care benefits for families meeting income-eligibility criteria may be funded from this item; provided further, that early education and care services funded under this item shall be distributed geographically in a manner that provides fair and adequate access to early education and care for all eligible individuals; provided further, that the commissioner of early education and care may transfer funds to this item from items 3000-1000 and 3000-3060, as necessary, pursuant to an allocation plan, which shall detail, by object class, the distribution of the funds to be transferred; provided further, that the commissioner shall submit to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the executive office for administration and finance not less than 30 days prior to the transfer; provided further, that not more than 3 per cent of the funds appropriated in this item may be transferred in fiscal year 2027 as set forth in a plan submitted by the department of early education and care; provided further, that said plan shall be submitted to the joint committee on education, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the executive office for administration and finance; provided further, that not later than April 16, 2027, the commissioner shall submit a preliminary report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the executive office for administration and finance on the projected expenses for the program that shall include, but not be limited to, the expected surplus or deficiency for the program; Conference Committee Report provided further, that not later than June 30, 2027, if the department determines that the available appropriation for this program will be insufficient to meet projected expenses, the commissioner shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the executive office for administration and finance detailing the amount of appropriation needed to address such deficiency; provided further, that reimbursements for services rendered in prior fiscal years may be expended from this item; provided further, that the department shall recoup funds owed related to payments made by the department in prior fiscal years by reducing payments for services related to this item rendered in fiscal year 2027; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, any payment made under any such grant with a school district shall be deposited with the treasurer of the city, town or regional school district and held as a separate account and shall be expended by the school committee of such city, town or regional school district without municipal appropriation.................................. $623,593,845 General Fund ........................................................ 65.27% Education & Transportation Fund ......................... 20.00% High-Quality Early Education & Care Affordability Fund .................................................. 14.73% 3000-5000 For grants to head start programs; provided, that funds from this item may be expended on early head start programs ...................................................... $20,000,000 3000-6025 For grants in fiscal year 2027 to support planning and implementation activities in cities, towns, regional school districts or educational collaboratives to expand pre-kindergarten or preschool opportunities on a voluntary basis to children who will be eligible for kindergarten by September 2028; provided, that planning and implementation grants may be awarded through a competitive process established by the department of early education and care utilizing the Massachusetts Preschool Expansion Grant public-private partnership model; provided further, that preference in awarding grants shall be given to districts serving high percentages of high-needs students; provided further, that additional preference in awarding planning grants may be given to districts to update strategic expansion plans completed in prior fiscal years; provided further, that additional preference in awarding implementation grants shall be given to districts that have completed strategic planning efforts that support expanding access to high-quality preschool through the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative; provided further, that not later than March 16, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on education and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the status of planning and implementation activities supported through this item, which shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) districts that submitted applications for grant funding; (ii) recipients of grant funding; (iii) anticipated number of children served by recipients; (iv) size of awarded grants by recipient; and (v) recipients’ workforce development efforts; provided further, that funds from this item may be used to provide administrative support to grantees, including technical assistance and program evaluation; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, funds distributed from this item shall be deposited with the treasurer of the city, town, regional school district or educational collaborative and held in a separate account and shall be expended by the school committee of such city, town, regional school district or educational collaborative without further appropriation; Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months; and provided further, that funds may be expended for the Summer Step Up program to support children entering kindergarten and elementary school with academic and enrichment activities during the summer ............................................................................. $15,500,000 Education and Transportation Fund ....................... 100% 3000-6075 For early childhood mental health consultation services in early education and care programs in the commonwealth; provided, that preference shall be given to those services designed to limit the number of expulsions and suspensions from the programs and to early education and care programs serving high percentages of high-needs students; provided further, that funding may be used to support programming and services to address mental health concerns including, but not limited to, outreach, training for educators to respond to mental health challenges, support for educators, including peer group support, and an expansion of current services; provided further, that eligible recipients for such grants shall include municipal school districts, regional school districts, educational collaboratives, head start programs, licensed child care providers, child care resource and referral centers and other qualified entities; and provided further, that funds shall be spent on trauma-informed professional development for early education providers ............................................................. $4,950,000 3000-7000 For statewide neonatal and postnatal home parenting education and home visiting programs for at-risk newborns to be administered by the Children’s Trust Fund, established in section 50 of chapter 10 of the General Laws; provided, that funds may be granted for performance-based workforce incentives and retention of home visiting personnel and for direct family support services; provided further, that the department of early education and care shall collaborate with the Children's Trust Fund, when appropriate, to coordinate services provided through this item with services provided through item 3000-7050 to ensure that parents receiving services through this item are aware of all opportunities available to them and their children through the department; provided further, that the Children’s Trust Fund shall oversee the maintenance of a participant data system; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, priority for such services shall be given to low-income parents .............................................................................................................. $18,116,603 3000-7040 For the department of early education and care, which may expend not more than $520,000 for contingency contracts related to pursuing federal reimbursement or avoiding costs in its capacity as the single state agency under Title IV, Part E, of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. chapter 7, subchapter IV, part E; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law or regulation to the contrary, these contingency contracts shall not exceed 3 years except with prior review and approval by the executive office for administration and finance; and provided further, that for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................... $520,000 3000-7050 For the coordinated family and community engagement grant program, which shall establish a statewide network of supports for early education; Conference Committee Report provided, that the department of early education and care shall distribute grants not later than August 31, 2026 in order to allow a full year of service for families involved in these programs; provided further, that the department shall, to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate services provided through this item with services provided through item 3000-7000 in order to ensure that parents receiving services through this item are aware of all opportunities available to them and their children through the department; provided further, that eligible recipients for such grants shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the Massachusetts Family Networks program; (ii) municipal school districts; (iii) regional school districts; (iv) educational collaboratives; (v) the parent-child plus program; (vi) head start programs; (vii) other school readiness and family support programs; (viii) licensed child care providers; and (ix) child care resource and referral centers; provided further, that supports funded through this item shall be in alignment with the quality requirements of the Massachusetts universal pre-kindergarten program and the Massachusetts Quality Rating and Improvement System; provided further, that the department shall take steps to streamline activities and programs funded through this item; provided further, that the department may expend funds from this item on grants for supplemental services for children with individualized education plans; provided further, that not more than $160,000 shall be expended for technical assistance; and provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months ............................................. $11,740,598 3000-7052 For the parent-child plus program, also known as the parent-child home program ............................................................................................................... $4,250,000 3000-7055 For the Neighborhood Villages Inc. pilot program to provide high-quality, economically-integrated infant and toddler classrooms that demonstrate best practices for supporting children, families and the early childhood workforce and establish infrastructure to facilitate wraparound health and wellness programming for children and families; provided, that funds shall be used to support high-quality early education and care classroom instruction and workforce development training; provided further, that funds shall be used to allow for the enhancement, coordination and alignment of early learning programs with community-based health providers and those resources that impact outcomes across health and early learning; and provided further, that the pilot program shall serve to identify resources and promising practices that inform efforts to support school-readiness and ensure the healthy development and well-being of children and families ........................................................................................... $1,000,000 3000-7066 For professional development and higher education opportunities and supports for early educators to be coordinated by the department of early education and care in conjunction with Massachusetts-based 2-year public institutions of higher education; provided, that programming shall focus on the statewide recruitment and training needs of the early education and care workforce, encourage opportunities for career advancement and retention and incorporate early education and care stakeholder, employer and industry collaboration; and provided further, that professional development opportunities shall be consistent with the core competencies and career pathways established by the department and, to the greatest extent possible, shall provide a standard number of college credits transferable to all other public institutions of higher education in the commonwealth ......................................................................... $2,970,000 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 3000-7070 For Reach Out and Read, Inc.; provided, that the funds distributed through Reach Out and Read, Inc. shall be contingent upon a match of not less than $1 in private or corporate contributions for every $1 in state grant funding ................................................................................................................ $1,750,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Office of the Secretary. 4000-0000 For the cost of transportation services for health and human services clients; provided, that the executive office of health and human services may transfer from the sum appropriated in this item to departments under the purview of the executive office for the sole purpose of providing transportation services to clients; provided further, that the executive office shall when practicable encourage the use of reduced fare programs provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and fare-free services provided by regional transit authorities organized under chapter 161B of the General Laws; provided further, that the executive office shall conduct a study of the quality of nonemergency transportation services coordinated by the human service transportation office; provided further, that not later than February 5, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the joint committee on transportation, the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the results of the study which shall include an evaluation of the safety, reliability and accessibility of the human service transportation system; (ii) recommendations for the improvement of the human service transportation system; (iii) a cost analysis of the recommendations; and (iv) strategies for enhancing feedback from consumers of services coordinated by the office; and provided further, that the executive office shall develop the report in consultation with a representative of: (a) The Arc of Massachusetts; (b) Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council; (c) Dignity Alliance Massachusetts; (d) Disability Policy Consortium Inc.; (e) Massachusetts Association for Mental Health, Inc.; and (f) the Children’s Hospital Corporation ..................................................................................................... $449,596,838 General Fund ........................................................ 77.76% Commonwealth Transportation Fund.................... 22.24% 4000-0005 For youth violence prevention program grants administered by the executive office of health and human services; provided, that the grants shall be targeted at reducing youth violence among young persons at the highest annual risk of being perpetrators or victims of gun and community violence; provided further, that these funds shall be available to those municipalities with the highest number of annual youth homicides and serious assaults as determined by the executive office; provided further, that any new grants awarded from this item in fiscal year 2027 shall comply with the grant application requirements set forth in item 4000-0005 of section 2 of chapter 38 of the acts of 2013; provided further, that the executive office of health and human services may select the same evaluator in fiscal year 2027 as selected in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that funds may be set aside for the administration of these programs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the SISU Center in Lawrence to provide programming for at-risk youth Conference Committee Report in the Merrimack Valley; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Friendship Home, Inc. to provide programming for those with developmental disabilities and their families; provided further, that not later than February 5, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) successful grant applications; (ii) the criteria used in selecting grant recipients; (iii) a set of clearly-defined goals and benchmarks on which grant recipients shall be evaluated; and (iv) outcomes and findings that demonstrate program success from the grant awards for fiscal year 2026; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, Inc. for the operation of comprehensive educational programming on gun violence and gun violence prevention; and provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for BAGLY, Inc. to provide innovative job training and wraparound support to LGBTQ+ homeless youth ............................................ $13,099,000 4000-0007 For housing and supportive services for unaccompanied youth under section 16X of chapter 6A of the General Laws; provided, that not later than February 5, 2027, the executive office of health and human services shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on: (i) the number of youths served through this item receiving either prevention or rehousing services, including total statewide numbers and numbers by region; (ii) the types of services received by participating youths; (iii) the number of youths who transition into stabilized housing after receiving prevention support; (iv) the number of youths who do not enter homelessness after receiving prevention support; (v) the number of youths who do not return to homelessness after being housed; (vi) other quantifiable data related to client outcomes as determined by the executive office; and (vii) the amount of funding awarded to vendors for the delivery of services and the names of each vendor; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to BAY-CASH to provide direct cash assistance to unaccompanied homeless youth ................. $10,539,590 4000-0009 For the office of health equity established in section 16AA of chapter 6A of the General Laws; provided, that the office may enter into service agreements with the department of public health to fulfill the obligations of the office; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Sickle Cell Association, Inc for advocacy, family support services, awareness campaigns and staff expansion; and provided further, that not later than December 17, 2026, the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the development of the office of health equity within the executive office of health and human services and the implementation of programming as set forth in said section 16AA of said chapter 6A, including personnel costs and an organizational structure plan ...................................................................... $250,000 4000-0014 For the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. to train community health workers to serve as the patient link to medical and social services for the disenfranchised population throughout the Worcester and MetroWest regions ................................................................................................. $250,000 4000-0020 For the nursing and allied health workforce development initiative, to develop and support strategies that increase the number of public higher education faculty members and students who participate in programs that support careers in fields related to the nursing and allied health workforce; provided, that the amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred to Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report the Massachusetts Nursing and Allied Health Workforce Development Trust Fund established in section 33 of chapter 305 of the acts of 2008; provided further, that funds shall be transferred to the fund according to an allotment schedule adopted by the executive office for administration and finance; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Northeastern University Bouve College of Health Sciences School of Nursing for scholarships, simulation programs and clinical partnerships at its city of Fall River campus; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, not less than $500,000 shall be expended to establish a partnership incentive grant program between public higher educational institutions and health care providers to expand the nursing and allied health workforce; provided further, that the grant program shall support financial incentives to health care providers that partner with public higher educational institutions by offering clinical partnerships, the use of health care staff to teach courses and other innovative supports to increase the nursing and allied health workforce pipeline; provided further, that not less than $100,000 of said funds shall be expended to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth to partner with Southcoast Hospitals Group, Inc. to develop and implement innovative strategies to increase the nursing and allied health workforce pipeline; provided further, that not later than March 5, 2027, the executive office of health and human services shall submit a report to the joint committee on public health, the joint committee on health care financing, the joint committee on higher education and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the expenditures from the Massachusetts Nursing and Allied Health Workforce Development Trust Fund and short-term and long-term strategies to increase the number of public and private higher education faculty and students who participate in programs that support careers in fields related to nursing and allied health; provided further, that the report shall include details on the grant program including, but not limited to: (i) established grant criteria; (ii) a list of grant recipients, including grant amounts; and (iii) summaries of the successful grant proposals; and provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to Curry College School of Nursing and Health Sciences to promote increased access to quality, equitable healthcare services in the commonwealth through its nursing education programs ............................................................. $1,450,000 4000-0050 For the operation of the PCA quality home care workforce council established in section 71 of chapter 118E of the General Laws ......................... $3,875,766 4000-0051 For the operation and support of the network of child and family service programs throughout the commonwealth, including family resource centers supported through this item and item 4800-0200; provided, that centers within this item shall: (i) be consistent with the requirements under section 16U of chapter 6A of the General Laws; (ii) demonstrate adherence to an evidence-based model of service; and (iii) use measurable outcomes to assess quality; provided further, that the executive office of health and human services shall maintain the fiscal year 2026 contract with a third-party administration service organization to oversee the execution of, and the agency’s compliance with, subsection (b) of said section 16U of said chapter 6A; provided further, that not later than April 2, 2027, the executive office of health and human services shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance, the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the house and senate committees on ways and means, which shall include Conference Committee Report but not be limited to: (a) the number of children and families served at each center; (b) the types of programs; (c) program outcomes; (d) client feedback; and (e) progress on data sharing between centers; and provided further, that the network of child and family service programs shall coordinate with the executive office, the department of early education and care and municipal police departments to provide emergency assistance to missing or absent children at times when the juvenile court is not open, consistent with the requirements of section 39H of chapter 119 of the General Laws ......................................................................................................... $500,000 4000-0250 For the executive office of health and human services, which may expend not more than $15,000,000 from monies received from the commonwealth health insurance connector authority for the costs of the operation and maintenance of the health insurance exchange; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenue and related expenditures, the executive office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ...................................................... $15,000,000 4000-0300 For the operation of the office of the executive office of health and human services, including the operation of the managed care oversight board; provided, that funds appropriated in this item shall be expended for administrative and contracted services related to the implementation and operation of programs under chapter 118E of the General Laws; provided further, that no expenditures, whether made by the executive office or another commonwealth entity, shall be made that are not federally reimbursable, including those related to Titles XIX or XXI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. chapter 7, subchapters XIX or XXI, the MassHealth demonstration waiver approved under subsection (a) of section 1115 of Title XI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1315(a), or the community first section 1115 demonstration waiver under said section 1115 of said Title XI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C 1315, except as required for: (i) the administration of the executive office; (ii) the equivalent of MassHealth Standard benefits for children under 21 years of age who are in the care or custody of the department of youth services or the department of children and families; (iii) the dental benefits provided to clients of the department of developmental services who are 21 years of age or older; (iv) the payments related to services delivered in institutions for mental disease for which federal financial participation is not otherwise available; (v) cost-containment efforts, the purposes and amounts of which shall be submitted to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before making these expenditures; or (vi) otherwise as explicitly authorized with the prior written approval of the secretary of administration and finance; provided further, that the executive office shall provide technical and administrative assistance to agencies under the purview of the secretariat receiving federal funds; provided further, that the executive office shall ensure that any collaborative assessments for children receiving services from multiple agencies within the secretariat shall be performed within existing resources; provided further, that funds may be expended for the operation of the office of health equity under the department of public health and the executive office; provided further, that the office of Medicaid shall coordinate with the health policy commission in the development of care delivery and payment models in the MassHealth program, including Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations, to ensure alignment of such models with the commission’s certification programs under sections 14 and 15 of chapter 6D of the General Laws; provided further, that in consultation with the center for health information and analysis, no rate increase shall be provided to existing Medicaid provider rates without taking all measures possible under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. chapter 7, subchapter XIX, to ensure that rates of payment to providers shall not exceed the rates that are necessary to meet the cost of efficiently and economically operated providers to provide services of adequate quality; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the commissioner of mental health shall approve any prior authorization or other restriction on medication used to treat mental illness under written policies, procedures and regulations of the department of mental health; provided further, that the executive office may continue to recover provider overpayments made in the current and prior fiscal years through the Medicaid Management Information System and any such recoveries shall be considered current fiscal year expenditure refunds; provided further, that the executive office may collect directly from a liable third party any amounts paid to contracted providers under said chapter 118E for which the executive office later discovers another third party is liable if no other course of recoupment is possible; provided further, that the executive office and its agencies, when contracting for services on the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket and the town of Provincetown, shall take into consideration the increased costs associated with the provision of goods, services and housing in said jurisdictions; provided further, that funds shall be expended for interpretive services directly or indirectly related to a settlement or resolution agreement with the office of civil rights or any other office, group or entity; provided further, that the executive office shall submit monthly MassHealth caseload reports in a searchable electronic format to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the executive office of health and human services shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means not later August 3, 2026 and every 30 days thereafter on the status of the implementation of the behavioral health roadmap; provided further, that the executive office shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on health care financing summarizing the projected total costs for the next fiscal year of pharmaceutical pipeline drugs identified by the executive office and expected to be made available for utilization within a 12-month period from the submission date of the report; provided further, that the report shall not identify the specific drugs, manufacturer identities or wholesale acquisition costs of individual drugs identified by the department; provided further, that not later than December 18, 2026, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on health care financing detailing utilization in fiscal year 2026 of the Health Safety Net Trust Fund, established in section 66 of said chapter 118E, including the: (a) number of persons whose medical expenses were billed to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund; (b) total dollar amount billed to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund; (c) age, income level and insurance status of recipients using the Health Safety Net Trust Fund; (d) types of services paid for out of the Health Safety Net Trust Fund; and (e) amount disbursed from the Health Safety Net Trust Fund to each hospital and community health center; provided further, that not later than January 13, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees Conference Committee Report on ways and means detailing the methodology used to project caseload and utilization in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027; provided further, that the executive office of health and human services shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means not later than January 13, 2027 on the: (1) number of members served in the dual eligible initiative; (2) average expenditure per member; (3) average expenditure per member before the demonstration project; and (4) number of clients that receive care at skilled nursing facilities; provided further, that not later than March 5, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on health care financing on: (A) total spending related to pharmaceutical utilization for fiscal year 2026; (B) estimated spending related to pharmaceutical utilization for fiscal year 2027; (C) the actual and estimated revenue amounts, both in the form of supplemental rebates and federal financial participation, received in fiscal year 2026 and in fiscal year 2027 as a result of total pharmaceutical spending; (D) total or projected savings amounts delivered from supplemental rebate negotiations in fiscal year 2027; and (E) the relative impact of price and utilization of pharmaceutical drugs added to the MassHealth drug list within fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027; provided further, that not later than March 5, 2027, the executive office, in consultation with office of Medicaid, shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance, the joint committee on health care financing and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the review of wage payment rates for the provision of continuous skilled nursing care established in 101 CMR 350.04, 101 CMR 361 and 101 CMR 453, including: (I) an aggregated overview of the wage payment rates paid by home health agencies to staff or contracted nurses providing continuous skilled nursing care, including any increases in said wage rates resulting from increases in Medicaid rates paid to home health agencies for continuous skilled nursing care; (II) an aggregated overview of the proportion of the Medicaid reimbursement rate paid directly as wages and benefits to nurses providing continuous skilled nursing care through a home health agency that contracts with MassHealth; (III) an aggregated breakdown of said wage rates as applied to the acuity level of patients receiving continuous skilled nursing care; (IV) an aggregated breakdown of said wage rates as applied to the licensure level of the providers of continuous skilled nursing care; (V) state costs for wage rates promulgated in state fiscal years 2022 to 2026, inclusive, by regulation, department and program; (VI) the fiscal impact of increases in state funding versus prior fiscal year actual costs for wage rates promulgated for state fiscal years 2022 to 2026, inclusive, delineated by regulation, department and program; and (VII) recommendations on information to be included in any future reporting by home health agencies receiving an increase of continuous skilled nursing care rates provided by the office of Medicaid; provided further, that home health agencies providing continuous skilled nursing care shall provide all information and documentation requested by the executive office of health and human services to compile the required report; provided further, that the executive office shall make a supplemental payment not less than $3,000,000 to Franciscan Hospital for Children, Inc. above base rates, to compensate for high-complexity pediatric care; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for Health Care For All, Inc. for the costs associated with operating its free statewide non-profit consumer assistance helpline in order to provide health coverage eligibility, enrollment and navigation assistance and to operate an online support platform for enrollment assistance across the state; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Emerson Hospital Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report in the town of Concord to expand its emergency behavioral health service capacity; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Watertown Community Foundation, Inc. for support and stabilization services for vulnerable populations in the city known as the town of Watertown; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Transhealth Inc. for infrastructure and programming; provided further, further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Watertown Community Foundation, Inc. for support and stabilization services for vulnerable populations in the city known as the town of Watertown; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Transhealth Inc. for infrastructure and programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc. for services and equipment related to maternal care; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended to Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Inc. to support continued access to sexual and reproductive health care and community needs; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to New England Life Flight, Inc., doing business as, Boston MedFlight; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to St. Anthony Shrine Order of Friars Minor Province of the Most Holy Name to expand the Father Mychal Judge Center for counseling and recovery; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Harbor Health Services, Inc. for the operation of its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) day centers; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to The Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care in Everett, Inc. for increased staffing needs; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Association of Mental Health for an awareness campaign focused on the screening, early diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment and medication for sleep and wakefulness disorders, and their behavioral health and medical comorbidities; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Community Action Pioneer Valley; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the turning 22 commission established in section 81; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be transferred to the Criminal Justice and Community Support Trust Fund established in section 2QQQQQ of chapter 29 of the General Laws for the continuation of a pilot program to establish a county restoration center and program overseen by the restoration center commission in the former Middlesex county established in section 225 of chapter 69 of the acts of 2018 to divert persons suffering from mental illness or substance use disorder who interact with law enforcement or the court system during a pre-arrest investigation or the pre-adjudication process from lock-up facilities and hospital emergency departments to appropriate treatment; provided further, that not less than $650,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Consultation Service for Treatment of Addiction and Pain which shall be administered by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership to provide case management and care navigation support to assist health care facilities, individual practitioners and other health care providers including, but not limited to, nurse case managers, social workers and recovery coaches, in providing care and identifying community-based providers for referral for pain management and treatment of substance use disorder; provided further, that a total of $40,000,000 may be expended from items 4000-0700 and 4000-1426 during the fiscal year 2027 accounts payable period to pay for services delivered during fiscal year 2027; provided further, that the secretary of health and human services, with the written approval of the secretary of administration and finance, may authorize transfers of surplus among items 4000-0320, 4000-0430, 4000-0500, 4000-0601, 4000-0641, 4000- 0700, 4000-0875, 4000-0880, 4000-0885, 4000-0940, 4000-0950, 4000- 0990, 4000-1400, 4000-1420 and 4000-1426 for the purpose of reducing any deficiency in these items; provided further, that any such transfer shall Conference Committee Report be made not later than September 30, 2027; provided further, that any projected aggregate deficiency among these items shall be reported to the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 90 days before the projected exhaustion of funding; provided further, that any unexpended balance in these accounts shall revert to the General Fund on June 30, 2027; provided further, that funds shall be expended to the Nantucket Cottage Hospital and Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, Inc. for off- island medical transportation, including the transportation of patients with behavioral health conditions; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to The Arc of Massachusetts and Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts, a division of The Arc, for a 6-month expansion of a successful pilot series to provide additional workforce training funds for department of developmental services and MassHealth day programs to train staff serving adults with autism and complex behavioral needs; provided further, that the training shall include, but not be limited to, applied behavior analysis and augmentative and alternative communication devices; provided further, that not later than May 1, 2027, The Arc of Massachusetts shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities detailing: (aa) the number of staff who received training under the pilot program and the number of hours trained; (bb) any certifications given; and (cc) the aggregated benefits to individuals served by staff who participated in the pilot program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for plumbing and other infrastructure and facility upgrades at Heywood Healthcare, Inc.’s Heywood Hospital in the city of Gardner to meet regulatory requirements and support the expansion of the hospital’s bariatric program to help improve the treatment of chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and sleep-related disorders; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Beantown Baby Diaper Bank Corp. to support the free diaper program for low-income families in the city of Boston and surrounding communities; provided further, that not less than $17,000 shall be expended for Baystate Wing Hospital Corporation in the town of Palmer to create open access hours for emergency department mental health patient follow-up services and to establish an open walk-in clinic for patients with mental health issues; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Brookline Community Mental Health Center, Inc. to expand the healthy lives program; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Community Servings, Inc. to support the creation of a fully synchronized statewide logistics hub with precise route optimization to further the efficient and equitable distribution of meals across the commonwealth; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Sturdy Health Inc. in the city of Attleboro to provide additional staff for major and regional events in the surrounding area ........................... $160,684,413 4000-0320 For the executive office of health and human services, which may expend not more than $225,000,000 for medical care and assistance rendered in the current year from the monies received from recoveries and collections of any current or prior year expenditures; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the balance of any personal needs accounts collected from nursing and other medical institutions upon the death of a medical assistance recipient and held by the executive office for more than 3 years may be credited to this item ......................................... $225,000,000 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 4000-0321 For the executive office of health and human services, which may expend not more than $65,000,000 for contingency fee contracts related to pursuing federal reimbursement or avoiding costs in its capacity as the single state agency under Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act and as the principal agency for all of the agencies within the executive office and other federally-assisted programs administered by the executive office; provided, that such contingency contracts shall not exceed 3 years unless such contracts received prior review and approval by the executive office for administration and finance; provided further, that after providing payments due under the terms of the contingency contracts, the executive office may use available funds to support special MassHealth projects that will receive enhanced federal revenue opportunities, including MassHealth eligibility operations and systems enhancements that support reforms and improvements to MassHealth programs; provided further, that any enhanced federal financial participation received for such special projects, including the Implementation Advanced Planning Documents or other eligibility operations and systems enhancements that support reforms and improvements to MassHealth shall be deposited into this item; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of revenues and payments required under contingency contracts, the comptroller shall certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system; provided further, that the executive office may negotiate contingency fees for activities and services related to pursuing federal reimbursement or avoiding costs, and the comptroller shall certify these fees and pay them upon the receipt of said revenue, reimbursement or demonstration of costs avoided; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office may enter into interdepartmental service agreements with the University of Massachusetts medical school to perform activities that the executive office, in consultation with the comptroller, determines to be within the scope of the proper administration of said Title XIX of the Social Security Act and other federal funding provisions to support the programs and activities of the executive office; provided further, that such activities may include providing: (i) administrative services including, but not limited to, utilization management activities and eligibility determinations based on disability and supporting case management activities and similar initiatives; (ii) consulting services related to quality assurance, program evaluation and development, integrity and soundness and project management; and (iii) activities and services to pursue federal reimbursement, avoid costs or identify third-party liability and recoup payments made to third parties; provided further, that federal reimbursement for any expenditure made by the University of Massachusetts medical school for federally-reimbursable services the university provides under these interdepartmental service agreements or other contracts with the executive office shall be distributed to the university and recorded distinctly in the state accounting system; provided further, that contingency fees paid to the University of Massachusetts medical school shall not exceed $42,000,000 for state fiscal year 2027 except for contingency fees paid under interdepartmental service agreements for recoveries related to special disability workload projects; and provided further, that not later than December 18, 2026, the executive office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means Conference Committee Report detailing: (a) the amounts of the agreements; (b) a delineation of all ongoing and new projects; and (c) the amount of federal reimbursement and cost avoidance derived from the contracts for the previous fiscal year’s activities ............................................................................................................ $65,000,000 4000-0322 For the executive office of health and human services, which may expend not more than $10,000,000 for contingency fee contracts related to revenue maximization projects pursuing additional federal reimbursement or avoiding state costs; provided, that such contingency contracts shall not exceed 3 years except with prior review and approval by the executive office for administration and finance; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures required under contingency contracts, the executive office of health and human services shall incur expenses and the comptroller shall certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system; and provided further, that the secretary of health and human services may negotiate contingency fees for activities and services related to pursuing federal reimbursement or avoiding costs, and the comptroller shall certify these fees and pay them upon the receipt of this revenue, reimbursement or demonstration of costs avoided ................. $10,000,000 4000-0430 For the CommonHealth program to provide primary and supplemental medical care and assistance to disabled adults and children under sections 9A, 16 and 16A of chapter 118E of the General Laws; provided, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to the recipients in prior fiscal years; provided further, that the executive office of health and human services shall maximize federal reimbursement for state expenditures made on behalf of those adults and children; provided further, that children shall be determined eligible for medical care and assistance if they meet the disability standards as defined by the executive office; provided further, that such standards shall be no more restrictive than those in effect on July 1, 1996; and provided further, that the executive office shall process a CommonHealth application within 45 days of receipt of a completed application or within 90 days if a determination of disability is required ........................................................................................ $327,948,284 4000-0500 For health care services provided to medical assistance recipients through the executive office of health and human services’ managed care delivery systems, including a behavioral health contractor, the Primary Care Clinician Plan, Primary Care Accountable Care Organizations, MassHealth managed care organizations and Accountable Care Partnership Plans and for MassHealth benefits provided to children, adolescents and adults under section 9 of chapter 118E of the General Laws and clauses (a) to (d), inclusive, and clause (h) of subsection (2) of section 9A of said chapter 118E and section 16C of said chapter 118E; provided, that no funds shall be expended from this item for children and adolescents under clause (c) of said subsection (2) of said section 9A of said chapter 118E whose household incomes, as determined by the executive office, exceed 150 per cent of the federal poverty level; provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to recipients in prior fiscal years; provided further, that the executive office shall require that any contract or other arrangement entered into by a managed care provider under the managed care delivery system for the provision and administration of pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report individuals enrolled in programs of medical assistance under this item, including a managed care provider participating in an accountable care partnership plan, shall include, but not be limited to, the requirement that pharmacy benefit managers: (i) identify all sources and amounts of income, payments and financial benefits related to the provision and administration of pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of the managed care provider including, but not limited to, pricing discounts, rebates, inflationary payments, credits, clawbacks, fees, grants, chargebacks, reimbursements or other benefits; and (ii) disclose to MassHealth the sources and amounts of all income, payments and financial benefits received by the pharmacy benefit manager; provided further, that not later than February 5, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (a) the total number of members participating in the Accountable Care Organization program; (b) disenrollment trends from the Partnership Plan, Primary Care Accountable Care Organization and Managed Care Organization-administered Accountable Care Organizations within the designated plan selection; (c) the outcomes achieved by accountable care organizations and community partners including, but not limited to, financial performance, patient safety, patient satisfaction, quality and aggregate and per-member reductions in spending compared to prior cost trends; (d) the results of benchmarks on accountable care organizations’ and community partners’ progress toward an integrated care delivery system; and (e) a summary of spending and activities related to traditionally non-reimbursed services to address health-related social needs including, but not limited to, home and community-based services, housing stabilization and support, utility assistance, non-medical transportation, physical activity, nutrition, sexual assault and domestic violence supports; provided further, that said summary shall include, to the maximum extent practicable, aggregated data on the results of preventative health care services, including health-related social needs screening, the number of referrals to human service providers to address such screening, the result of such referrals and changes in health status; provided further, that such data shall be stratified by demographic factors to support an analysis of the impact on health disparities; provided further, that where data is not available, a report on progress toward establishing necessary data systems shall be provided; provided further, that said summary shall include outcome measures for at-risk populations with chronic health conditions; and provided further, that not later than March 5, 2027, the executive office shall conduct and submit a comparative analysis to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery of the rate differential for inpatient psychiatric and substance use hospital per diem payments between MassHealth and its contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations, behavioral health management firms and third-party administrators under contract to a Medicaid managed care organization or primary care clinician plan .......................................... $6,051,261,716 4000-0601 For health care services provided to MassHealth members who are seniors, including those provided through the Medicare Savings Program, and for the operation of the MassHealth senior care options program under section 9D of chapter 118E of the General Laws; provided, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to recipients in prior fiscal years; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purposes of determining an individual’s eligibility for the senior care options program, an individual shall be Conference Committee Report deemed to reach 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which their sixty-fifth birthday occurs; provided further, that nursing facility rates effective October 1, 2026 under section 13D of said chapter 118E shall be developed using the costs of calendar year 2023; provided further, that funds shall be expended from this item to maintain a personal needs allowance of $72.80 per month for individuals residing in nursing and rest homes who are eligible for MassHealth, emergency aid to the elderly, the disabled and children program or supplemental security income; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for any nursing home facility or non-acute chronic disease hospital that provides kosher food to its residents, the executive office of health and human services, in consultation with the center for health information and analysis, and in recognition of the special innovative program status granted by the executive office, shall continue to make the standard payment rates established in fiscal year 2006 to reflect the high dietary costs incurred in providing kosher food; provided further, that MassHealth shall reimburse nursing home facilities for up to 20 medical leave-of- absence days and shall reimburse the facilities for up to 10 non-medical leave-of-absence days; provided further, that medical leave-of-absence days shall include an observation stay in a hospital in excess of 24 hours; provided further, that no nursing home shall reassign a patient’s bed during a leave of absence that is eligible for reimbursement under this item; provided further, that not later than January 15, 2027, MassHealth shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing, for fiscal year 2026, the: (i) number of nursing facility clients on a leave of absence, delineated by the nursing facility, medical leave-of-absence days and medical leave-of-absence days that exceeded 10 days per hospital stay, nonmedical leave-of-absence days and the total number of days on leave of absence unduplicated member count; (ii) monthly licensed bed capacity level per nursing home and the monthly total number of empty beds per nursing facility, total number of all nursing home residents and total MassHealth nursing home residents; (iii) 6 separate MassHealth payment rates and the average payment amount rate per nursing facility client resident; (iv) actual number of nursing home residents for each of the 6 payment rates in clause (iii); and (v) aggregate payment amount per nursing facility, by month; provided further, that the information in the report shall be delineated by nursing facility, including grand totals where appropriate; provided further, that the executive office shall convene and consult with the personal care attendant program working group established in item 4000-0601 of section 2 of chapter 140 of the acts of 2024 to identify savings in addition to those identified in the November 28, 2025 report to effectuate a gross amount of spending for the personal care attendant program consistent with the appropriation for this item; provided further, that no further reductions to said personal care attendant program may be implemented without the agreement of the majority of said personal care attendant working group; provided further, that no payment for special provider costs shall be made from this item without the prior written approval of the secretary of administration and finance; provided further, that not later than February 5, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the implementation of the Medicare Savings Program expanded program eligibility for seniors pursuant to section 25A of said chapter 118E; provided further, that said report shall include, but not be limited to: (a) the number of members who are seniors whose household incomes, as determined by the executive office, exceed 135 per cent of the federal poverty level that are enrolled in Medicare Savings Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Programs during each month of the fiscal year; (b) total enrollment in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary program, Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program and Qualifying Individual Program; (c) total annual spending on Medicare premiums and cost-sharing for such members; and (d) total annual transfers from the prescription advantage program in item 9110-1455 and the Health Safety Net Trust Fund to fund the Medicare Savings Program expansion; provided further, that not less than $2,973,456 shall be expended for the recognition of additional allowable costs to the standard base rate for nursing facilities located within 17 miles of 71 Hospital avenue in the city of North Adams; and provided further, that not less than $3,800,000 shall be expended for the recognition of additional allowable costs to the standard base rate over the base year rate established on October 1, 2024, for a nursing facility located on Martha’s Vineyard Island and within 8 miles of a hospital that has received federal government designation as a Critical Access Hospital .................... $5,197,654,427 4000-0641 For nursing facility Medicaid rates; provided, that in fiscal year 2027, the executive office of health and human services, in consultation with the center for health information and analysis, shall establish rates that cumulatively total not less than $342,100,000 more than the annual payment rates established under the rates in effect as of June 30, 2002; provided further, that not less than $25,000,000 shall be expended in base rates for additional payments over the rate established in October 2025, as supplemented January 2026 to reflect nursing facility resident care and workforce costs including wages, hiring of staff and training for nursing facility workers; provided further, that an amount for expenses related to the collection and administration of assessments under section 63 of chapter 118E of the General Laws shall be transferred to the executive office; and provided further, that the payments made under this item shall be allocated in an amount sufficient to implement section 622 of chapter 151 of the acts of 1996 ................................................................................... $650,073,456 4000-0700 For health care services provided to medical assistance recipients under the executive office of health and human services’ health care indemnity or third-party liability plan to medical assistance recipients not otherwise covered under the executive office’s managed care or senior care plans and for MassHealth benefits provided to children, adolescents and adults under section 9 of chapter 118E of the General Laws and clauses (a) to (d), inclusive, and clause (h) of subsection (2) of section 9A of said chapter 118E and section 16C of said chapter 118E; provided, that no funds shall be expended from this item for children and adolescents under clause (c) of said subsection (2) of said section 9A of said chapter 118E whose household incomes, as determined by the executive office exceed 150 per cent of the federal poverty level; provided further, that children who have aged out of the custody of the department of children and families shall be eligible for benefits through the age limit specified in MassHealth’s approved state plan; provided further, that the executive office may reduce MassHealth premiums or copayments or offer other incentives to encourage enrollees to comply with wellness goals; provided further, that funds shall be expended to eliminate pharmacy copayments for all MassHealth members; provided further, that funds shall be expended from this item for members who qualify for early intervention services; provided further, that notwithstanding this item, funds may be expended from this item for the purchase of third-party insurance including, but not limited to, Medicare for any medical assistance recipient; provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for activities relating to customer service; Conference Committee Report provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for activities relating to disability determinations or utilization management and review, including patient screenings and evaluations, regardless of whether such activities are performed by a state agency, contractor, agent or provider; provided further, that MassHealth shall expend funds for acute care hospitals that have greater than 63 per cent of their gross patient service revenue from governmental payers and free care as determined by the executive office; provided further, that in fiscal year 2027, MassHealth shall maintain the same level of federally-optional chiropractic services that were in effect in fiscal year 2016 and that were included in its state plan or demonstration program in effect on January 1, 2002 for members enrolled in the primary care clinician program; provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the executive office shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on: (i) dental coverage available to MassHealth recipients as of January 1, 2027 as it compares to dental coverage available to MassHealth recipients on January 1, 2010; (ii) utilization of dental services in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027; (iii) the actual and projected costs and revenue associated with dental coverage in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027; and (iv) the estimated cost effectiveness of dental coverage as a contributor to MassHealth total cost of care; provided further, that in fiscal year 2027, the executive office shall not fund programs relating to case management with the intention of reducing length of stay for neonatal intensive care unit cases; provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to recipients in prior fiscal years; provided further, that no payments for special provider costs shall be made from this item without the prior written approval of the secretary of administration and finance; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Baystate Franklin Medical Center in the city known as the town of Greenfield to support its family medicine residency program; provided further, that not later than December 4, 2026, $750,000 shall be equally distributed to the teaching community health centers with family medicine residency programs in the cities of Worcester and Lawrence and in the South Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that the executive office shall designate the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc. to administer the funds and shall retain 5 per cent of the total funds; and provided further, that the executive office shall: (a) report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the use of the funds by teaching community health centers; and (b) audit said centers in order to confirm the use of the funds by each center for training purposes .............. $4,207,067,619 4000-0875 For the executive office of health and human services to expend for the provision of benefits to eligible individuals who require medical treatment for either breast or cervical cancer under section 2 of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000, Public Law 106- 354, codified at 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XVIII) and section 10D of chapter 118E of the General Laws; provided, that the executive office shall provide these benefits to individuals whose incomes, as determined by the executive office, do not exceed 250 per cent of the federal poverty level, subject to continued federal approval; and provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to these recipients in prior fiscal years ............................................................................ $18,500,000 4000-0880 For MassHealth benefits under clause (c) of subsection (2) of section 9A of chapter 118E of the General Laws and section 16C of said chapter 118E for children and adolescents whose household incomes, as determined by Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report the executive office of health and human services, exceed 150 per cent of the federal poverty level; provided, that funds may be expended from this item for health care subsidies provided to eligible individuals under the last paragraph of section 9 of said chapter 118E and section 16D of said chapter 118E; and provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to those children and adolescents in prior fiscal years .......................................................................................... $633,207,250 4000-0885 For the cost of health insurance subsidies paid to employees of small businesses in the insurance reimbursement program under section 9C of chapter 118E of the General Laws; provided, that funds may be expended only for employees who are ineligible for subsidized insurance through the commonwealth health insurance connector authority and ineligible for any MassHealth program; provided further, that enrollment in this program may be capped to ensure that MassHealth expenditures shall not exceed the amount appropriated; provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to individuals eligible under clause (j) of subsection (2) of section 9A of said chapter 118E; and provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to those persons in prior fiscal years ................................... $34,042,020 4000-0940 For providing health care services related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148; provided, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to individuals ages 19 to 64, inclusive, whose household incomes, as determined by the executive office of health and human services, do not exceed 133 per cent of the federal poverty level and those who are eligible under clauses (b) and (d) of subsection (2) of section 9A of chapter 118E of the General Laws; and provided further, that in fiscal year 2027, MassHealth shall maintain the same level of vision services that were in effect in fiscal year 2026 for members enrolled in the CarePlus program .................................. $3,363,484,382 4000-0950 For administrative and program expenses associated with the children’s behavioral health initiative to provide comprehensive, community-based behavioral health services to children suffering from severe emotional disturbances; provided, that the executive office of health and human services shall submit biannual reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the implementation of the initiative; provided further, that said reports shall include, but not be limited to: (i) up-to-date results of the scheduled plan, including a schedule detailing commencement of services and associated costs by service type; (ii) an up-to-date analysis of compliance with the terms of the settlement agreement to date; (iii) a detailed itemization of services and service utilization by service type, geographical location and the age of the member receiving the service; (iv) data detailing the time that elapsed between a member’s request for services and commencement of an initial assessment for services; (v) the time to complete the initial assessment and the time that elapsed between initial assessment for services and commencement of services; and (vi) a quarterly update of whether projected expenditures are likely to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that the executive office shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before any transfer of funds shall be made from this item; provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to these persons in prior fiscal years; and provided further, that any unexpended balance in this item shall revert to the General Fund on June 30, 2027 ........ $337,639,537 Conference Committee Report 4000-0990 For the executive office of health and human services to expend for the children’s medical security plan to provide health services for uninsured children from birth through age 18, inclusive; provided, that the executive office shall expend all necessary funds from this item to ensure the provision of this program under section 10F of chapter 118E of the General Laws; provided further, that the MassHealth benefit request shall be used as a joint application to determine the eligibility for both MassHealth and the children’s medical security plan; provided further, that the executive office shall prescreen enrollees and applicants for Medicaid eligibility; provided further, that the maximum benefit levels for this program shall be made available only to those children who have been determined by the executive office to be ineligible for MassHealth benefits; provided further, that no applicant shall be enrolled in the program until the applicant has been denied eligibility for the MassHealth program other than MassHealth Limited; provided further, that the executive office shall maximize federal reimbursements for state expenditures made on behalf of the children; and provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to those persons in prior fiscal years ................................... $42,600,000 4000-1400 For the provision of MassHealth benefits to persons diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus who have incomes that do not exceed 200 per cent of the federal poverty level; provided, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to said persons in prior fiscal years ........................................................................................................ $16,555,080 4000-1420 For payment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in compliance with Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. chapter 7, subchapter XIX ................................................................................................ $721,675,586 4000-1426 For health care services provided to MassHealth members through the following MassHealth waivers approved under section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act: (i) the Acquired Brain Injury Residential Habilitation waiver; (ii) the Acquired Brain Injury Non-Residential Habilitation waiver; (iii) the Moving Forward Plan Residential Supports waiver; and (iv) the Moving Forward Plan Community Living waiver; provided, that funds may be expended from this item for administrative and program expenses associated with the operation of said waivers; and provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to members participating in said waivers in prior fiscal years ......................... $560,464,089 4000-1700 For the provision of information technology services within the executive office of health and human services ............................................................... $183,495,208 Office for Refugees and Immigrants. 4003-0111 For the operation of the office for refugees and immigrants; provided, that the office shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) a list of recipients of such funds; (ii) the amounts distributed to each recipient; and (iii) the number of newly arrived immigrants and refugees served by each recipient ......................... $993,777 4003-0122 For a citizenship for new Americans program to assist legal permanent residents of the commonwealth in becoming citizens of the United States; provided, that the office for refugees and immigrants shall administer the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report program; provided further, that the program funded under this item shall provide assistance to persons who are within 3 years of eligibility to become citizens of the United States; provided further, that services shall include: (i) English for Speakers of Other Languages/civics classes; (ii) citizenship application assistance; (iii) interview preparation; and (iv) support services including, but not limited to, interpretation and referral services; provided further, that persons who would qualify for benefits under chapter 118A of the General Laws but for their status as legal noncitizens shall be given the highest priority for services; provided further, that persons who currently receive state-funded benefits that could be replaced in whole or in part by federally-funded benefits if those persons become citizens shall be given priority for services; provided further, that funds may be expended for the programmatic and administrative support of the office’s refugee and immigrant services; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Casa Dominicana Inc. to assist in ESL classes and additional programming for low-income adults; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Immigrants Assistance Center, Inc. in the city of New Bedford to provide citizenship and workforce readiness programming; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Project Citizenship, Inc. for services for immigrants in the cities of Boston, Cambridge and Watertown and the town of Belmont; and provided further, that not less than $140,000 shall be expended to Friendly House, Inc. for the operation of the Office of New Americans in the city of Worcester ..................................................................... $1,616,246 4003-0124 For the implementation of an immigration legal services program; provided, that funds may be expended for costs associated with implementing the program; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended to the Immigrant Family Services Institute, Inc. (IFSI- USA.INC.) for facilities, operations, programming, legal and mental health services at their offices including but not limited to Mattapan, Brockton, Everett, Worcester, Methuen and Lowell to support immigrants in Massachusetts; and provided further, that, subject to appropriation, funds shall be distributed by the office for refugees and immigrants to designated non-profit organizations to increase access to legal representation for immigrants and refugees in the commonwealth including, but not limited to, legal assistance in a single consultation or ongoing legal representation and all legal advice, advocacy and related assistance ....................................... $8,000,000 Center for Health Information and Analysis. 4100-0060 For the operation of the center for health information and analysis established in section 2 of chapter 12C of the General Laws; provided, that the estimated costs of the center shall be assessed in the manner prescribed by section 7 of said chapter 12C; and provided further, that the center for health information and analysis shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means not later than January 8, 2027 on: (i) the MassHealth rates of payment for telehealth services; (ii) the MassHealth rates of payment for comparable in-person services; and (iii) the utilization rates of telehealth services where in person services are available .................... $32,231,359 4100-0063 For the operation of the Betsy Lehman center for patient safety and medical error reduction established in section 15 of chapter 12C of the General Laws; provided, that the estimated costs of the center shall be assessed in the manner prescribed by section 7 of said chapter 12C; and Conference Committee Report provided further, that not less than $2,468,268 shall be expended for a pilot program of automated adverse event monitoring in hospitals in the commonwealth .................................................................................................... $5,642,287 OFFICE OF DISABILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. Massachusetts Commission for the Blind. 4110-0001 For the operation of the Massachusetts commission for the blind, including the cost of sheltered workforce employee retirement benefits ........................... $2,143,271 4110-1000 For the community services program; provided, that the Massachusetts commission for the blind shall work in collaboration with the Massachusetts commission for the deaf and hard of hearing to provide assistance and services to the deaf-blind community through the deaf- blind community access network; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for social workers, rehabilitation teachers and orientation and mobility instructors at the Massachusetts commission for the blind; provided further, that not less than $1,100,000 shall be expended by the Massachusetts commission for the blind to maximize the independent living skills of legally blind residents of the commonwealth through rehabilitation programs, housing assistance services, adjustment counseling services and the provision of accessible devices, assistive software and equipment and supportive technology training provided by qualified nonprofit providers in community, residential, virtual and facility- based settings; and provided further, that not less than $500,000 of said $1,100,000 shall be made available for the Carroll Center for the Blind, Inc. and not less than $300,000 of said $1,100,000 shall be made available for the MAB Community Services, Inc. ............................................................... $8,572,782 4110-1010 For radio reading services for the blind and print disabled; provided, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to each of the following service providers: (i) Audible Local Ledger, Inc.; (ii) Audio Journal, Incorporated; (iii) Berkshire Talking Chronicle; (iv) Lowell Association for the Blind, Inc.; and (v) Valley Eye Radio, Inc.; and provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for Talking Information Center, Incorporated to provide human voiced broadcasts of local news, articles and items of interest to visually-impaired and otherwise disabled listeners ............................ $1,100,000 4110-2000 For the turning 22 program of the Massachusetts commission for the blind, including deaf-blind extended supports; provided, that the commission shall work in conjunction with the department of developmental services to secure the maximum amount of federal reimbursements available for the care of turning 22 program clients .............................................................. $18,320,678 4110-3010 For vocational rehabilitation services for the blind operated in cooperation with the federal government; provided, that no funds from federal vocational rehabilitation grants or state appropriations shall be deducted for pensions, group health or life insurance or any other such indirect costs of federally-reimbursed state employees ............................................................ $2,522,010 MassAbility. Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 4120-0200 For independent living centers; provided, that not later than April 1, 2027, MassAbility shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the services provided by independent living centers; and provided further, that the report shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) total number of consumers that request and receive services; (ii) types of services requested and received by consumers; (iii) total number of consumers moved from nursing homes; and (iv) total number of independent living plans and goals set and achieved by consumers ................. $8,500,000 4120-1000 For the operation of MassAbility; provided, that not less than 90 days prior to any changes to the current eligibility criteria, the commission shall provide written notification to the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the commissioner shall report quarterly to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the secretary of administration and finance on the number of clients served and the amount expended on each type of service; provided further, that upon the written request of the commissioner of revenue, MassAbility shall provide lists of individual clients to whom, or on behalf of whom, payments have been made for the purpose of verifying eligibility and detecting and preventing fraud, error and abuse in the programs administered by MassAbility; and provided further, that said lists shall include client names and social security numbers and payee names and other identification, if different from a client’s identification ............................................................................................................ $481,163 4120-2000 For vocational rehabilitation services operated in cooperation with the federal government; provided, that funds from federal vocational rehabilitation grants or state appropriations shall not be deducted for pensions, group health or life insurance or any other indirect costs of federally-reimbursed state employees; and provided further, that the commissioner of MassAbility, in making referrals to service providers, shall take into account a client’s place of residence and the proximity of the nearest provider to the client’s residence ......................................................... $29,194,031 4120-3000 For employment assistance services; provided, that vocational evaluation and employment services shall be provided for severely disabled adults .......... $2,487,654 4120-4000 For community-based services, which shall include, but not be limited to, protective services, adult support services, assistive technology services and the annualization of funding for turning 22 program clients who began receiving services in fiscal year 2026 under item 4120-4010 of section 2 of chapter 9 of the acts of 2025; provided, that not less than $1,920,000 shall be expended for assistive technology services; and provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to REquipment Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Assistive Technology (AT) Reuse Program, Inc. to improve the independence of individuals with disabilities through the refurbishment and repair of home medical equipment and assistive technology .......................................................................................... $14,730,909 4120-4001 For the accessible housing registry for people with disabilities ............................. $150,000 4120-4010 For the turning 22 program of MassAbility ............................................................. $311,166 4120-5000 For homemaking services ................................................................................... $4,862,718 4120-6000 For services for individuals with head injuries; provided, that MassAbility shall work with the executive office of health and human services to Conference Committee Report maximize federal reimbursement for clients receiving head injury services .......................................................................................................................... $33,106,310 Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 4125-0100 For the operation of and services provided by the Massachusetts commission for the deaf and hard of hearing ................................................... $11,270,808 OFFICE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES. Department of Youth Services. 4200-0010 For the administration of the department of youth services; provided, that the department shall continue to collaborate with the department of elementary and secondary education in order to align curriculum at the department of youth services with the statewide curriculum frameworks and to support the reintegration of youth from facilities at the department of youth services into traditional public school settings; provided further, that the commissioner of youth services may transfer funds between items 4200-0100, 4200-0200, 4200-0300 and 4200-0600, as necessary, under an allocation plan which shall detail, by object class, the distribution of the funds to be transferred and which the commissioner shall submit to the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 15 days before any such transfer; and provided further, that not more than 7 per cent of any such item shall be transferred in fiscal year 2027 ............................ $4,543,530 4200-0100 For supervision, counseling and other community-based services provided to committed youths in nonresidential care programs of the department of youth services ............................................................................ $23,362,621 4200-0200 For pre-trial detention programs, including purchase-of-service and state- operated programs; provided, that not less than $600,000 shall be expended for Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, Inc. for the detention diversion advocacy program to prevent high-risk juveniles presenting before the court from becoming further involved in the juvenile justice system .................................................................................................... $27,137,843 4200-0300 For secure facilities, including purchase-of-service and state-operated programs incidental to the operations of the facilities; provided, that funds shall be expended to address the needs of the female population; and provided further, that funds shall be expended for suicide prevention services ........................................................................................................... $117,780,790 4200-0500 For enhanced salaries for teachers at the department of youth services ........... $3,059,187 4200-0600 For the operation of secure facilities to detain arrested youth before arraignment under the overnight arrest program ................................................ $2,606,922 4200-0700 For evidence-based delinquency prevention through diversion programming that serves as an alternative to arresting or prosecuting youth through the juvenile court .......................................................................... $1,660,615 Department of Transitional Assistance. Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 4400-1000 For the central administration of the department of transitional assistance; provided, that all costs associated with verifying disability for all programs of the department shall be paid from this item; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Fresh Start Furniture Bank, Inc. for the continuation of wrap around services; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for Cradles to Crayons’ Clothing Insecurity relief and essentials distribution service; provided further, that the department shall submit monthly status reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the secretary of administration and finance on program expenditures, savings and revenues, error rate measurements and public assistance caseloads and benefits; provided further, that the department shall collect all out-of-court settlement restitution payments; provided further, that the restitution payments shall include, but not be limited to, installment and lump sum payments; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary and unless otherwise expressly provided, federal reimbursements received for the department, including reimbursements for administrative, fringe and overhead costs for the current fiscal year and prior fiscal years, shall be credited to the General Fund; provided further, that an application for assistance under chapter 118 of the General Laws shall also be an application for assistance under chapter 118E of the General Laws; provided further, that if the department denies assistance under said chapter 118, the department shall transmit the application to the executive office of health and human services for a determination of eligibility under said chapter 118E; provided further, that the department shall provide the caseload forecasting office with enrollment data and any other information pertinent to caseload forecasting that is requested by the office on a monthly basis; provided further, that the information shall be provided in a manner that meets all applicable federal and state privacy and security requirements; provided further, that after April 1, 2027, the commissioner of transitional assistance may transfer funds for identified deficiencies between items 4403-2000, 4405-2000 and 4408-1000; provided further, that the distribution of the funds to be transferred shall be included in an allocation plan, which the commissioner shall submit to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 15 days before any such transfer; provided further, that upon approval by the executive office for administration and finance, the commissioner may transfer funds for identified deficiencies between this item and item 4400-1100; and provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Springfield WORKS for its Bridge to Prosperity pilot program to mitigate cliff effects for low-income families ................................................................. $109,285,521 4400-1001 For programs to increase the commonwealth’s participation rate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other federal nutrition programs; provided, that not less than $900,000 shall be expended for a grant to Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger, Inc.; provided further, that the work of employees of the department of transitional assistance paid for from this item shall be restricted to processing supplemental nutrition assistance program applications; provided further, that the department shall not require supplemental nutrition assistance program applicants to provide reverification of eligibility factors previously verified and not subject to change; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department shall require only 1 signature from supplemental nutrition assistance program applicants; provided further, that the department shall fund a unit staffed by department employees to Conference Committee Report respond to supplemental nutrition assistance program inquiries and arrange and conduct telephone interviews for initial supplemental nutrition assistance program applications from this item; provided further, that the department shall fund a system to image and catalog eligibility documents electronically from this item; provided further, that funds may be expended for supplemental nutrition assistance program outreach; and provided further, that not later than February 3, 2027, the department shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the status of these programs ................................................................................................... $5,762,115 4400-1004 For the project costs of the Massachusetts healthy incentives program; provided, that when expanding the number of participating vendors, the department shall prioritize improving access in areas with limited access to fresh, local produce and that are historically underserved by the program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Allston-Brighton Food Pantry for a community refrigerator support program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Dracut Food Pantry; provided further, that the department shall collaborate with local food coalitions and nonprofit groups to develop community outreach strategies that ensure equitable access to, and knowledge of, the program; and provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of households utilizing the program, including household size, age and racial demographic information; (ii) the number of program transactions; (iii) the number of vendors processing program transactions; (iv) a breakdown of the total number of program clients and vendors, by their municipality; and (v) the department’s efforts, plans and timeline for identifying geographic areas that are underserved by the program and increasing program activity in those areas, including metrics and factors to be used to make determinations for the addition and siting of vendors, prior appropriation continued ......................................................................................... $21,550,000 4400-1020 For the operation of the secure jobs connect program for employment support, job training and job search services for homeless or previously homeless families receiving assistance from the executive office of housing and livable communities under items 7004-0101, 7004-0108, 7004-9024 or 7004-9316; provided, that participants receiving assistance under said items 7004-0101 and 7004-0108 shall receive not less than 12 months of housing stabilization services under said items 7004-0101 and 7004-0108; provided further, that services shall be delivered by community-based agencies that have demonstrated experience working in partnership with regional administering agencies including, but not limited to, Community Teamwork Inc., Father Bill's & MainSpring, Inc., Way Finders, Inc., Jewish Vocational Service, Inc., SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc., South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc. and Worcester Community Action Council, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Main South Community Development Corporation for efforts to promote the safety and security of the University Park and Beacon Brightly neighborhoods; provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities shall make available rental assistance under item 7004-9024 to ensure effective participation in this program; provided further, that service delivery agencies shall seek additional federal, state or private funds to ensure the effective continuation of regional partnerships; and provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department of transitional assistance shall submit Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, by type of service or program provided, on the: (i) housing situation, including stability of housing, for program participants; (ii) employment status, including the employment history, of program participants; (iii) total number of program participants; and (iv) number of program participants who are no longer receiving assistance under said items 7004-0101, 7004- 0108, 7004-9024 or 7004-9316 .......................................................................... $5,000,000 4400-1025 For domestic violence specialists at local area offices ....................................... $2,411,075 4400-1100 For the payroll of the department of transitional assistance’s caseworkers; provided, that only employees of bargaining unit 8 shall be paid from this item ....................................................................................................................... $121,991,351 4400-1979 For the department of transitional assistance to administer, in consultation with the commonwealth corporation, the employment counseling and job training program established in section 3B of chapter 118 of the General Laws, the pathways to self-sufficiency program respectively established in sections 3B and 3C of said chapter 118 and the full employment program established in section 110 of chapter 5 of the acts of 1995, as amended by section 29 of chapter 158 of the acts of 2014 ......................................................... $980,171 4401-1000 For employment and training services for recipients of benefits provided under the transitional aid to families with dependent children program; provided, that funds from this item may be expended on former recipients of the program for up to 1 year after termination of their benefits; provided further, that the department of transitional assistance may expend funds on such services for the noncustodial parents of dependent children receiving transitional aid to families with dependent children; provided further, that the department shall expend not less than the amounts expended in fiscal year 2026 for the young parents program and the competitive integrated employment services program; provided further, that not less than $170,000 shall be expended for learning disability assessments through the University of Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the DTA Works internship program; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for the service providers with whom the office for refugees and immigrants entered into service agreements in fiscal year 2026 under this item; provided further, that certain parents who have not yet reached 18 years of age, including those who are ineligible for transitional aid to families with dependent children and who would qualify for benefits under chapter 118 of the General Laws but for the consideration of the grandparents’ income, shall be eligible to receive services; provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means including, but not limited to: (i) the number of clients served by these programs; (ii) the number of clients who transition into employment, when applicable; (iii) the number of clients who remain in employment after 90 days, when applicable; (iv) the number of clients who remain in employment after 1 year, when applicable; and (v) other quantifiable data related to client outcomes as designed by these programs; provided further, that the department shall examine the outcomes of these programs to determine which are effective in transitioning clients to employment and increasing self-sufficiency; and provided further, that the department shall consider other programs to meet the transitional employment needs of clients ............. $20,375,367 Conference Committee Report 4403-2000 For a program of transitional aid to families with dependent children; provided, that the payment standard and need standard in fiscal year 2027 shall be not less than the standards in effect in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that the need standard shall be equal to the payment standard established under the provisions of this item; provided further, that the payment standard and need standard for fiscal year 2028 shall be not less than the standards set forth in this item; provided further, that the department of transitional assistance shall notify parents under 20 years of age who are receiving benefits from the program of the requirements of clause (2) of subsection (i) of section 110 of chapter 5 of the acts of 1995 or any successor law; provided further, that a $40-per-month rental allowance shall be paid to households incurring a rent or mortgage expense and not residing in public or subsidized housing; provided further, that a nonrecurring children’s clothing allowance of $500 shall be provided to each child eligible under this program in September 2026; provided further, that the children’s clothing allowance shall be included in the standard of need for the month of September 2026; provided further, that benefits under this program shall not be available to those families in which a child has been removed from the household under a court order after a care and protection hearing held under chapter 119 of the General Laws or to adult recipients otherwise eligible for transitional aid to families with dependent children but for the temporary removal of any dependent children from the home by the department of children and families under procedures; provided further, that not less than $779,058 shall be expended for transportation benefits for recipients of transitional aid to families with dependent children; provided further, that any person experiencing homelessness, who: (i) has no established place of abode or lives in a temporary emergency shelter; and (ii) is otherwise eligible under this item and chapter 118 of the General Laws, shall receive the same payment rate as recipients who incur shelter costs including, but not limited to, rent or a mortgage; provided further, that the department of transitional assistance shall promulgate or revise any such rules and regulations necessary to implement the preceding provision; provided further, that notwithstanding section 2 of said chapter 118 or any other general or special law to the contrary, the department of transitional assistance shall render aid to pregnant women with no other eligible dependent children only if the pregnancy has been verified and who, if the child had been born and was living with that parent in the month of payment, would be categorically and financially eligible for transitional aid to families with dependent children benefits; provided further, that certain families that suffer a reduction in benefits due to a loss of earned income and participation in retrospective budgeting may receive a supplemental benefit to compensate them for the loss; provided further, that the department of transitional assistance shall, to the extent feasible within the existing appropriation and any funding from other sources, review its disability standards to determine the extent to which such standards reflect the current medical and vocational criteria; provided further, that not less than 75 days before any changes to the disability standards are publicly proposed, the department of transitional assistance shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities; provided further, that at the time of application and on a semi-annual basis, the department of transitional assistance shall provide oral and written notification to all recipients of their child care benefits; provided further, that the notification shall include the full range of child care options available, including center- based child care, family-based child care and in-home, relative child care; Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report provided further, that the notification shall detail available child care benefits for current and former recipients, including employment and training benefits and transitional benefits; provided further, that the notice shall also advise recipients of the availability of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits; provided further, that in promulgating, amending or rescinding its regulations relative to eligibility for, or levels of, benefits under the program, the department of transitional assistance shall take into account the amounts available to it for expenditure from this item so as not to exceed this appropriation; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for cash and transportation benefits for newly-employed transitional aid to families with dependent children clients for a period not to exceed 12 months to assist such clients with short-term self-sufficiency; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of transitional assistance shall calculate benefits provided under this item in the same manner as it calculated said benefits in the previous fiscal year; provided further, that the department of transitional assistance’s calculation of benefits shall not preclude the department of transitional assistance from making eligibility or benefit changes that lead to an increase in eligibility or benefits; provided further, that not less than 75 days before adopting eligibility or benefit changes, the department of transitional assistance shall submit a report on said changes to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the clerks of the house of representatives; and senate; provided further, that the report shall include the text of, basis for and reasons for the proposed changes; and provided further, that not later than January 1, 2027, the department of transitional assistance shall submit a report to house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include but not be limited to: (A) the number of participants in the program, including available demographic information; (B) the average benefit amount, including the methodology for determining an individual's benefit amount; and (C) the number of participants in the program who also receive benefits under items 7004-0101, 7004-0108, 7004-9024 or 7004-9316 .......... $437,259,755 4403-2007 For a nutritional benefit program for low-income workers; provided, that benefits shall be provided only to those for whom receiving these benefits will improve the work participation rate under the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program ............................................................ $11,000,000 4403-2008 For participant support payments to pay for or reimburse supplemental nutrition assistance program applicants and recipients for expenses that are reasonably necessary and directly related to participation in the SNAP path to work program ............................................................................................. $352,972 4403-2119 For the provision of structured settings as provided under subsection (i) of section 110 of chapter 5 of the acts of 1995 or any successor statute, for parents under the age of 22 who are receiving benefits under the transitional aid to families with dependent children program ............................ $15,080,238 4405-2000 For the state supplement to the Supplemental Security Income program for the aged and disabled, including a program for emergency needs for Supplemental Security Income recipients; provided, that the expenses of special grant recipients residing in rest homes, as provided under section 7A of chapter 118A of the General Laws, may be paid from this item; provided further, that rates for residential care facilities and rest homes effective July 1, 2026, established in section 13D of chapter 118E of the Conference Committee Report General Laws, shall cumulatively total not less than rates effective January 1, 2026; provided further, that the department of transitional assistance, in collaboration with the executive office of health and human services, may fund an optional supplemental living arrangement category under the Supplemental Security Income program that makes payments to persons living in assisted living residences certified under chapter 19D of the General Laws who meet the income and clinical eligibility criteria established by the department and the executive office; provided further, that the optional category of payments shall only be administered in conjunction with the Medicaid group adult foster care benefit; and provided further, that reimbursements to providers for services rendered in prior fiscal years may be expended from this item .................................................. $186,937,185 4408-1000 For a program of cash assistance to certain residents of the commonwealth, entitled emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children, who are found by the department of transitional assistance to be eligible for the aid under chapter 117A of the General Laws and regulations promulgated by the department and subject to the limitations of appropriation for such purpose; provided, that recipients shall not be subject to sponsor income-deeming or related restrictions; provided further, that in implementing the program for fiscal year 2027, the department shall include all eligibility categories permitted in this item and the need standard and payment standard shall be not less than the standard that was in effect in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that any person experiencing homelessness, who: (i) has no established place of abode or lives in a temporary emergency shelter; and (ii) is otherwise eligible under this item and said chapter 117A, shall receive the same payment rate as recipients who incur shelter costs including, but not limited to, rent or a mortgage; provided further, that the department shall promulgate or revise any rules and regulations necessary to implement this provision; provided further, that rates for residential care facilities and rest homes effective July 1, 2026, established in section 13D of chapter 118E of the General Laws, shall cumulatively total not less than rates effective January 1, 2026; provided further, that the department may provide benefits to persons who are the age of 65 or older who have applied for benefits under chapter 118A of the General Laws, to persons suffering from a medically- determinable impairment or combination of impairments that is expected to last for a period determined by department regulations, which substantially reduces or eliminates such individuals’ capacity to support themselves and which has been verified by a competent authority, to certain persons caring for a disabled person, to otherwise eligible participants in the vocational rehabilitation program of MassAbility, to dependent children who are ineligible for benefits under both chapter 118 of the General Laws and the separate program under section 210 of chapter 43 of the acts of 1997 and to parents or other caretakers of dependent children who are ineligible under said chapter 118 and under said separate program; provided further, that no person incarcerated in a correctional institution shall be eligible for benefits under the program; provided further, that no funds shall be expended from this item for the payment of expenses associated with any medical review team, other disability screening process or costs associated with verifying disability for this program; provided further, that the department shall adopt emergency regulations under chapter 30A of the General Laws to implement the changes to the program required by this item promptly and within the appropriation; provided further, that in promulgating, amending or rescinding its regulations with respect to eligibility or benefits, including the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report payment standard, medical benefits and any other benefits under this program, the department shall take into account the amount available to it for expenditure by this item so as not to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that the department may promulgate emergency regulations under said chapter 30A to implement these eligibility changes, benefit changes or both; provided further, that nothing in this item shall be construed to create any right accruing to recipients of the former general relief program; provided further, that reimbursements collected from the Social Security Administration on behalf of former clients of the emergency aid to the elderly, disabled and children program or unprocessed payments from the program that are returned to the department shall be credited to the General Fund; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, not less than 75 days prior to adopting any eligibility or benefit changes, the commissioner of transitional assistance shall submit to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the clerks of the senate and house of representatives a detailed and comprehensive report setting forth the text of and the basis and reasons for the proposed changes; provided further, that the report shall state exactly which components of the current benefit package will be altered and the department’s most accurate assessment of the effects of benefit or eligibility changes upon recipient families; provided further, that the payment standard and need standard for fiscal year 2028 shall be not less than the standards set forth in this item; and provided further, that not later than January 4, 2027, the department of transitional assistance shall submit a report to house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include but not be limited to: (A) the number of participants in the program, including available demographic information; (B) the average benefit amount, including the methodology for determining an individual's benefit amount; and (C) the amount of those who receive benefits under this program that also receive benefits from 7004- 0101, 7004-0108, 7004-9024 and 7004-9316 .................................................. $204,024,252 OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES. Department of Public Health. 4510-0020 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $967,597 in retained revenues collected from fees charged by the food protection program for costs of said program; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................... $967,597 4510-0040 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $73,734 from fees assessed under chapter 111N of the General Laws for the regulation of all pharmaceutical and medical device companies that market their products in the commonwealth; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the Conference Committee Report lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ................................................................................. $73,734 4510-0100 For the administration and operation of the department of public health, including the personnel support of programmatic staff within the department, including the health statistics program, the operation of the registry of vital records and statistics and the cancer registry established under section 111B of chapter 111 of the General Laws; provided, that the department shall give specific consideration to additional monies available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, Public Law, 111-148 and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Public Law 111-152;and provided further, that not less than $650,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for contracted clinical support staff including, but not limited to, three nurse practitioners, one psychiatrist, and two addiction/mental health specialists ................................................................. $36,026,194 4510-0110 For community health center services; provided, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended on a statewide program of technical assistance to community health centers to be provided by a state primary care association qualified under section 330A(f)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, as codified at 42 U.S.C. section 254b(l); provided further, that funds shall be expended for the Massachusetts State Loan Repayment Program in an amount not less than the amount expended in fiscal year 2026 contingent on the receipt of matching federal funds; provided further, that not less than $600,000 shall be expended for the Ellie Fund, Inc. to partner with community health centers to educate providers, patients and families on the availability of breast cancer support services during the screening and diagnosis processes in culturally competent manners; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Harbor Health Services Inc. to support expanded access at the Plymouth Community Health Center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts to support the 413Cares centralized database of community services in western Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Lynn Community Health Center for capital and technology improvements to support enrollment and patient support services; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Fenway Health Center the purpose of supporting a Medical Education and Health Research Fellowship Program; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to NEW Health - Charlestown for the purpose of operating and maintaining treatment of substance use disorder; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Baystate Brightwood Health Center in the city of Springfield to assist in neighborhood outreach; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended to the North End Waterfront neighborhood health center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Lowell Community Health Center, Inc. for its primary care residency program for housing stipends for primary care residents; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to infrastructure and operational upgrades related to expanding access to dental care and primary care services at Geiger Gibson Community Health Center in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the continuation of a comprehensive substance abuse and narcotic use reduction program at a federally qualified health center located in South Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Manet Community Health Center Incorporated for the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report nurse care management program; and provided further, that not less than $4,000,000 shall be transferred from this item to the Affirming Health Care Trust Fund established in section 2K of chapter 111 of the General Laws ......... $12,443,222 4510-0112 For the department of public health to fund postpartum depression programs at community health centers in the cities of Holyoke, Lynn, Worcester, Fall River and Salem and in the Jamaica Plain section of the city of Boston; provided, that should a community health center decline funding, unexpended funds shall be made available to participating centers or to expand the program to additional centers ........................................ $860,000 4510-0600 For an environmental and community health hazards program, including control of radiation and nuclear hazards, consumer products protection, food and drugs, lead poisoning prevention under chapter 482 of the acts of 1993, lead-based paint inspections in day care facilities, inspection of radiological facilities, licensing of x-ray technologists, evaluation of exposure to environmental contaminants and possible links with diseases, including cancer, potential health impacts of exposure to per- and polyfluoralkyl substances, indoor air quality inspections in public buildings, enforcement of the state sanitary code in multiple settings and the administration of the bureau of climate and environmental health under chapter 111F of the General Laws; provided, that the department may expend funds from this item to monitor, survey and inspect nuclear power reactors, including those now licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and provided further, that not less than $292,035 shall be expended for the Argeo Paul Cellucci Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry established in section 25A of chapter 111 of the General Laws; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Silent Spring Institute, Inc. for the Massachusetts PFAS and Your Health study to study health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure from drinking water contamination in the village of Hyannis in the town of Barnstable .............................................................................................. $9,458,009 4510-0601 For the department of public health to fund implementation and ongoing administration of the Parkinson's Disease Registry as established in section 243 of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as amended by section 225 of chapter 238 of the acts of 2024 .................................................................. $100,000 4510-0615 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $2,300,888 from fees collected from licensing and inspecting users of radioactive material within the commonwealth under licenses presently issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; provided, that the retained revenues may be used for the costs of both programs, including the compensation of employees; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system; and provided further, that not less than $125,000 may be expended for the C-10 Research and Education Foundation, Inc. to provide radiological monitoring in the 6 communities of the commonwealth that are within the plume exposure emergency planning zone of the Seabrook nuclear power plant ............................................................................ $2,300,888 Conference Committee Report 4510-0616 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $1,525,556 for a drug registration and monitoring program from retained revenues collected from fees charged to registered practitioners, including physicians, dentists, veterinarians, podiatrists and optometrists, for controlled substance registration; provided, that funds may be expended from this item for the costs of personnel; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................ $1,525,556 4510-0710 For the operation of the bureau of health care safety and quality and the office of patient protection; provided, that services funded through this item shall include, but not be limited to, education, training, intervention, support, surveillance and evaluation; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the advancement of the prescription monitoring program and the maintenance and enhancement of prescription drug monitoring information exchange architecture to support interstate prescription drug monitoring data sharing; provided further, that the bureau shall be responsible for assuring quality of patient care provided by the commonwealth’s health care facilities and services and for protecting the health and safety of patients who receive care and services in nursing homes, rest homes, clinical laboratories, clinics, institutions for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and the mentally ill, hospitals and infirmaries, including the inspection of ambulance services; provided further, that investigators shall conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation; provided further, that all investigators in the division of health care quality responsible for the investigations shall receive training by the Medicaid fraud control unit in the office of the attorney general; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for South Shore Health to support its efforts to advance health equity and improve access for underserved communities; provided further, that the department shall expend not less than $500,000 for the development and implementation of the mobile integrated health care program; and provided further, that funds shall be expended for the full registration of practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses authorized by the board of registration in nursing to practice in advanced practice nursing roles under section 7A of chapter 94C of the General Laws ............................ $18,015,596 4510-0712 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $6,071,402 in retained revenues collected from the licensure of health facilities and individuals applying for emergency medical technician licensure and recertification for program costs of the bureau of health care quality and improvement; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .............................................................................................. $6,071,402 4510-0721 For the operation and administration of the boards of registration for health professions licensure; provided, that funds shall be expended for the operation and administration of the boards of registration in nursing, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report pharmacy, dentistry, nursing home administrators, physician assistants, naturopathy, perfusionists, genetic counselors, community health workers and respiratory care ............................................................................................ $4,140,620 4510-0723 For the operation and administration of the board of registration in medicine and the committee on acupuncture ........................................................ $190,234 4510-0724 For the board of registration in medicine, including the physician profiles program; provided, that the board may expend revenues not to exceed $300,503 from new revenues associated with increased license and renewal fees ........................................................................................................... $300,503 4510-0790 For regional emergency medical services; provided, that the regional emergency medical services councils designated under 105 C.M.R. 170.101 and the central medical emergency direction centers that were in existence on January 1, 1992 shall remain the designated councils and central medical emergency direction centers ........................................................ $500,000 4510-0811 For grants to children’s advocacy centers, including those previously funded through item 4800-0038 in prior fiscal years, and for services for child victims of sexual abuse and assault; provided, that not less than the amount allocated by the department of public health for each children’s advocacy center in fiscal year 2026 shall be expended in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that the department shall allocate available funding above the amounts required to maintain not less than the prior fiscal year’s funding levels for each center among the 12 accredited centers in a manner to promote equity in the services available to child victims of sexual abuse, assault and trafficking; provided further, that not less than $1,050,000 shall be expended for the support of the statewide delivery system of children’s advocacy centers with funding administered by the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance, Inc.; and provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the grants awarded to each center; (ii) the number of individuals served by each center receiving funding; and (iii) recommendations on how to improve the availability and delivery of services through these centers ........................................................................... $5,500,000 4510-3010 For a grant to the Down Syndrome program at the Children’s Medical Center at the University of Massachusetts medical center based on the patient-centered medical home concept ................................................................ $150,000 4512-0103 For human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or HIV/AIDS, services, programs and related services for persons affected by the associated conditions of viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis and other infections of public health importance; provided, that funding shall be provided proportionately to serve each of the demographic groups afflicted by HIV/AIDS and associated conditions; provided further, that in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, the department of public health shall ensure that vendors delivering HIV/AIDS community testing and screening shall seek third-party reimbursement for said services; provided further, that the department shall ensure that at least the same level of services shall be made available as in the previous fiscal year; and provided further, that no funds from this item shall be expended for disease research in fiscal year 2027 ........................................................... $32,000,000 Conference Committee Report 4512-0106 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $65,194,869 for the HIV Drug Assistance Program, or HDAP, from revenues received from pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in the section 340B rebate program of the Public Health Service Act, as codified in 42 U.S.C. section 256b, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Office of Pharmacy Affairs; provided, that such services shall include activities that would be eligible for coverage through the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act, Public Law 101-381, with priority given to the human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome drug assistance program; provided further, that any excess rebate revenue collected beyond the ceiling of this appropriation shall be deposited in the General Fund; provided further, that services in an amount equivalent to the amount deposited in the General Fund shall be funded through item 4512- 0103; and provided further, that the department may make expenditures from the start of each fiscal year from this item in anticipation of receipt of rebate revenues from pharmaceutical manufacturers ...................................... $65,194,869 4512-0200 For the bureau of substance addiction services, including a program to reimburse driver alcohol education programs for services provided for court-adjudicated, indigent clients; provided, that the department of public health shall ensure that vendors providing methadone treatment shall seek third-party reimbursement for such services; provided further, that in order to support and strengthen public access to substance use disorder services, funds shall be expended to maintain programming including, but not limited to: (i) centralized intake capacity service under section 18 of chapter 17 of the General Laws; (ii) the number and type of facilities that provide treatment; and (iii) detoxification and clinical stabilization service beds in the public system; provided further, that not less than $10,000,000 shall be expended for low-threshold housing, employing a “Housing First” model, for homeless individuals with substance use and mental health disorders at risk of HIV; provided further, that funds shall be expended to preserve and expand the programs currently funded by the Massachusetts Access to Recovery, or MA-ATR, program; provided further, that funds shall be expended to support the operations of recovery centers funded by the department, including centers that serve gateway municipalities as defined under section 3A of chapter 23A of the General Laws; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the extended release of naltrexone program under section 158 of chapter 46 of the acts of 2015; provided further, that funds shall be expended for a statewide program to improve training for the care of newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome at hospital-based facilities that care for mothers and newborns, including the 10 level III neonatal intensive care units; provided further, that under section 236 of chapter 111 of the General Laws, the department shall enhance data-sharing capabilities and collaborate across agencies to ensure coordination of services for newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome; provided further, that funds shall be expended to support municipalities utilizing grant funds from the Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative (MOAPC) grant program; provided further, that funds shall be expended for a voluntary training and accreditation program for owners and operators of alcohol and drug-free housing under section 18A of said chapter 17; provided further, that funds shall be expended on MassAbility through an interagency service agreement with the bureau to support workforce development; provided further, that funds shall be expended for outpatient and mobile services for deaf/hard of hearing, and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report deaf/hard of hearing/blind individuals with substance use disorders; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the bureau to address the addiction treatment workforce crisis through outreach and recruitment efforts at local and regional educational institutions and vocational-technical high schools; provided further, that not less than $460,000 shall be expended to the Boston Public Health Commission for an additional 30 Transitional Support Services (TSS) and Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) beds for up to 60 days to cover shortages; provided further, that 20 of said beds shall be for women and 10 of said beds for men; provided further, that funds shall be expended for substance use disorder step-down recovery services, known as level-B beds and services, and other critical recovery services with severely reduced capacity; provided further, that said funds shall be expended in the AA object class; provided further, that funds shall be expended for jail diversion programs primarily for nonviolent offenders with opioid or opiate addiction to be procured by the department of public health; provided further, that each jail diversion program shall have not fewer than 60 beds and shall provide clinical assessment services to the respective courts, inpatient treatment for not more than 90 days and ongoing case management services for not more than 1 year; provided further, that individuals may be diverted to this or other programs by a district attorney in conjunction with the commissioner of probation if: (a) there is reason to believe that the individual being diverted suffers from an addiction to opiates or another substance use disorder; and (b) the diversion of the individual is clinically appropriate and consistent with established clinical and public safety criteria; provided further, that programs shall be established in separate counties in locations deemed suitable by the department of public health; provided further, that the department shall coordinate operations with the sheriffs, the district attorneys, the commissioner of probation and the department of correction; provided further, that funds shall be used to support the ongoing treatment needs of clients after 90 days for which there is no other payer; provided further that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for the Lynn police department’s behavioral health unit; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Community Servings for the purposes of providing medically tailored meals to persons battling chronic illnesses and workforce training programs to those recovering from addiction; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Merrimack Valley Prevention and Substance Abuse Project, Inc., for resources, community outreach and programs in the Merrimack Valley; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the operation of The Dimock Center’s Behavioral Health continuum of care to provide comprehensive treatment for individuals suffering from substance use disorder and other behavioral health challenges, address workforce challenges and reduce barriers to care; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the operation of the Gavin Foundation’s behavioral health continuum of substance use care to provide comprehensive treatment for individuals suffering from substance use disorder and other behavioral health challenges; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Joseph Nee Collaborative Center for substance use disorder programming; provided further, that funds shall be expended for family intervention and care management services programs, a young adult treatment program and early intervention services for individuals who are dependent on or addicted to alcohol, controlled substances or both alcohol and controlled substances; provided further, that funds shall be expended for supportive case management services; provided further, that funds shall be expended to increase the number of residential rehabilitation Conference Committee Report services, with priority given to families, youth, transitional age youth and young adults; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the bureau to provide technical assistance and training to increase the number of providers and to support existing providers delivering culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse services in communities of color; provided further, that funds shall be expended for a program to support multidisciplinary, team-based substance use services for adults with severe and persistent substance use disorder; provided further, that the program shall: (a) include a team-based approach to service delivery that tailors services to the specific needs and acuity of each individual; (b) provide substance use and social services through a person-centered approach; and (c) not limit program services to a specific physical location; provided further, that funds shall be expended to procure additional family supportive housing programs across the commonwealth; provided further, that funds shall be expended to address the addiction treatment workforce crisis through outreach and recruitment efforts and support to complete trainings and continuing education curriculum; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended to expand and develop the state’s licensed alcohol and drug counselor workforce; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the purchase and distribution of naloxone; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for a pilot program of public health-informed substance use disorder treatment services for individuals under supervision of the parole board, to be administered in consultation with the executive office of public safety and security; provided further, that the bureau shall contract with a community-based behavioral health provider to oversee and operationalize the pilot program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for The Serenity House, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Inc. in the South End and Roxbury sections of the city of Boston for direct care workers providing health care treatment services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and mental health and substance use disorders in and around the intersection of Massachusetts avenue and Melnea Cass boulevard and the surrounding impact areas; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Boston Medical Center Corporation in the South End section of the city of Boston for direct care workers providing health care treatment services for those experiencing mental health and substance use disorders in and around the intersection of Massachusetts avenue and Melnea Cass boulevard and the surrounding impact areas; and provided further, that funds may be expended to implement the recommendations of the South End/Roxbury/Newmarket Working Group on Addiction and Recovery to address the public health and safety crisis at the intersection of Massachusetts avenue and Melnea Cass boulevard and the surrounding impact areas in collaboration with the city of Boston ..... $187,880,689 Marijuana Regulation Fund ................................... 83.97% General Fund ........................................................ 16.03% 4512-0204 For the purchase, administration and training of first-responder and bystander naloxone distribution programs; provided, that funds shall be expended to maintain funding for first responder naloxone grants and bystander distribution in communities with high incidence of overdose; provided further, that the commissioner of public health may transfer funds between this item and item 4512-0200 as necessary under an allocation plan which shall detail the distribution of the funds to be transferred; Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report provided further, that not less than 30 days prior to any such transfer, the commissioner shall submit the allocation plan to the house and senate committees on ways and means; and provided further, that not later than October 1, 2026, the department of public health shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the: (i) communities included in the program expansion; (ii) number of participants for each community; and (iii) amount of naloxone purchased and distributed, delineated by community .................................................................. $1,298,718 4512-0205 For grants and contracts with substance use programs to provide comprehensive prevention, intervention and recovery services; provided, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for UHAI for Health Inc. to support its opioid overdose work in the community; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to for Office-Based Addiction/Opioid Treatment, a program of the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for mental health and substance use disorder services; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to Self Esteem Boston for direct service and provider training programs; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Latin American Health Alliance of Central Massachusetts, Inc. for capital expenses to support substance use recovery programming for communities disproportionately affected by health disparities in central Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to One Life at a Time, Inc., located in the city known as the town of Braintree, for the facilitation of access to sober living programs and job training services for people in recovery and associated operational costs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Braintree for the Braintree Community Partnership on Substance Use; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Harbor Health Services, Inc. for a grant program to prevent and treat addiction to opioid and related substances; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Walker, Inc. for behavioral health and wellness services for incarcerated and post-release individuals with children in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk to promote successful child development, community reintegration and reduced recidivism and for the expansion of similar services for at-risk and court-involved youth in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk to promote mental health, academic success and reduced involvement in the criminal justice system; provided further, that not less than $475,000 shall be expended for the RecoveryWorks program at Massachusetts General Hospital to: (i) provide participant mentorship, career coaching, recovery- and career- oriented skills training groups and assistance with removing barriers to enter the workforce throughout the 5-year duration of the program; and (ii) partner with employers and organizations on education and anti-stigma efforts; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Baystate Noble Hospital Corporation in the city of Westfield for a grant program to prevent and treat addiction to opioids and related substances; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended to RIZE Massachusetts Foundation, Inc. to assist in their work to end the opioid epidemic in the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended in equal amounts to the following substance abuse coalitions and community partnerships: (i) Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse; (ii) Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition; and (iii) Norton Opioid Prevention and Education Collaborative N.O.P.E.; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended Conference Committee Report to the purposes of the operation of Resources for Recovery Inc. located in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to continued capital improvements to the Cambridge Community Center and for the expansion of their community-based behavioral health program ..................................................... $4,120,000 4512-0206 For the department of public health to coordinate a comprehensive statewide strategy, in partnership with municipalities, public health harm reduction organizations and other stakeholders, to promote existing commonwealth harm reduction efforts, to foster a culture of harm reduction and to promote community-based harm reduction services as recommended by the harm reduction commission established under section 100 of chapter 208 of the acts of 2018 and to prioritize the health, safety and dignity of individuals who use substances as recommended by the commission on methamphetamine and other stimulant use in the commonwealth established in section 131 of chapter 24 of the acts of 2021; provided, that not less $1,500,000 shall be made available to increase the availability of sterile and safe consumption equipment and syringe disposal services; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for a program to provide access to fentanyl testing strips or other drug checking equipment; provided further, that funds shall be expended to promote programming to advance the creation of new supportive places for treatment and related observation that offer medical monitoring, nasal naloxone rescue kit distribution, counseling and connection to primary care, behavioral health and addiction treatment services; and provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the status of implementing each program funded in this item ............................................................................................... $6,478,000 4512-0225 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $500,000 for a compulsive gamblers’ treatment program from unclaimed prize money held in the State Lottery and Gaming Fund established in section 35 of chapter 10 of the General Laws for more than 1 year from the date of the drawing when the unclaimed prize money was won and from the proceeds of a multi-jurisdictional lottery game under subsection (e) of section 24A of said chapter 10; provided, that the comptroller shall transfer the amount to the General Fund; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................... $500,000 4512-2020 For a matching grant program to be administered by the department of public health to support municipal public safety reform; provided that funds shall be made available to municipalities pursuing public safety reforms and alternative investments to promote equitable public safety and public health outcomes; provided further, that eligible reforms and investments shall include, but not be limited to: (i) utilizing jail diversion programs, including restoration centers; (ii) hiring de-escalation specialists or implementing de-escalation training; (iii) hiring behavioral health specialists or utilizing other behavioral health supports; (iv) training in evidence-based or evidence-informed mental health and substance use crisis response or alternative emergency response; and (v) hiring or Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report contracting alternative emergency response professionals; provided further, that preference in awarding matching grants shall be given to municipalities posing alternative emergency responses conducted by unarmed community-based human service or behavioral or mental health providers who shall be unaccompanied by law enforcement but who may call on law enforcement as needed; provided further, that municipalities receiving matching grants shall demonstrate a measurable benefit to the public health for the residents of the municipality, based on criteria established by the department, and that the municipality is pursuing new practices or reforms, or expansion of prior successful practices, that support criteria established by the department; provided further, that prior to receiving matching grants, municipalities shall provide a comprehensive implementation plan to the department of proposed public safety reforms and investments; provided further, that the department shall give priority to applications that propose to invest a majority of grant funds with community-based human service, substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health or mental health providers; and provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a list of all municipalities that received matching funds; (b) the amount of matching funds awarded to each municipality; and (c) a description of the reforms and investments implemented in each municipality awarded matching funds, prior appropriation continued ................. $1,000,000 4512-2022 For grants to local and regional boards of health; provided, that funds shall be expended to support the state action for public health excellence program established in section 27D of chapter 111 of the General Laws; provided further, that the department of public health shall prioritize a geographically equitable distribution; provided further, that funds shall be expended for a statewide data collection and reporting system, implementation of intermunicipal shared service agreements and capacity building for local and regional boards of health; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Plymouth’s office of health and human services for the planning and implementation of an equity survey, and to develop and implement trainings; and provided further, that not later than February 3, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the: (i) grant recipients, their locations and amount per recipient; and (ii) dates that funds were released to said recipients ........................................ ….$13,050,000 4513-0999 For a public information campaign to educate and promote awareness to pharmacies and the public about an individual’s eligibility to receive a 12- month prescription for contraceptives in the commonwealth; provided, that information shall include availability of a 12-month supply of contraceptives; and provided further, that the commissioner of public health shall partner with insurers, pharmacies, relevant advocacy organizations and employers to ensure the campaign reaches pharmacists, clinicians and individuals eligible to receive a 12-month prescription for contraceptives in the commonwealth ............................................. $500,000 4513-1001 For grants to support improvements in reproductive health access, infrastructure and security, including grants to: (i) Tides for Reproductive Freedom, Incorporated; (ii) Abortion Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts, Incorporated; and (iii) Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund, Incorporated; provided, that not later than March 2, 2027, the department of public health shall submit a report to the house and senate Conference Committee Report committees on ways and means detailing: (a) the grant distribution methodology; (b) a list of grant applicants; and (c) a list of successful grant applicants, including the amounts awarded and the projects being supported by the grants ..................................................................................... .$1,980,000 4513-1002 For women, infants and children, or WIC, nutrition services in addition to funds received under the federal nutrition program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration; provided, that funds from this item shall supplement federal funds to enable federally-eligible women, infants and children to be served through the WIC program ................................................................. $15,500,388 4513-1005 For the provision of family and adolescent health services, including, but not limited to, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, the birth defects monitoring program and adolescent sexuality education; provided, that not less than $13,812,418 shall be expended for family health services; provided further, that not less than $11,207,164 of said funds shall be expended for comprehensive family planning services, including HIV counseling and testing, community-based health education and outreach services provided by comprehensive family planning agencies; provided further, that not less than $6,700,000 shall be expended for enhancing comprehensive family planning services currently funded or previously funded by Title X Family Planning funding due to federal restrictions; provided further, that funds may be expended for the program’s critical congenital heart defects screening activities; provided further, that funds may be expended for the birth defects monitoring program; provided further, that not less than $1,700,000 shall be expended to Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. to continue services previously funded by Title X funding; provided further, that funds shall be expended for teenage pregnancy prevention services; provided further, that applications for pregnancy prevention funds shall be administered through the department of public health upon receipt and approval of coordinated community service plans to be evaluated under the guidelines issued by the department; provided further, that portions of the grants may be used for state agency purchases of designated services identified by the community service plans; provided further, that funding shall be expended on those communities with the highest teen birth rates according to an annual statistical estimate conducted by the department; provided further, that funds shall be expended on programming directed at children under the care of the department of children and families who are at high risk for teenage pregnancy; provided further, that the department shall collaborate with the department of children and families on said programming; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for a reproductive health care training grant program to be administered by the department of public health for hospitals in the commonwealth to provide out-of-state medical residents with reproductive health care training consistent with residency programs in the commonwealth, including, but not limited to, abortion care training if they cannot receive such training in the state where they are employed as a medical resident due to abortion restriction laws in place in such state; provided further, that grants shall be issued to hospitals in the commonwealth that provide abortion care training to medical residents; provided further, that each hospital grant recipient shall create and implement an application process for medical residents from states with abortion restriction laws, which prevent the out-of-state medical resident from receiving reproductive health care training, including abortion care Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report training, in the state where they are employed as a medical resident; provided further, that notwithstanding section 9A of chapter 112 of the General Laws, a medical student who has creditably completed not less than 2 years of study in a legally-chartered medical school may practice medicine in a licensed health care facility in the commonwealth where reproductive health care may be lawfully provided under the supervision of a health care provider licensed in the commonwealth who, acting within the scope of that license, may provide such reproductive health care; and provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department of public health shall collect data and submit a report to the joint committee on public health, the joint committee on health care financing, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the clerks of the house and senate that shall include, but not be limited to, (i) the number of applicants to each grant recipient program; (ii) the number of applicants accepted into each program; and (iii) at least 1 program description for a hospital providing training funded by the grant; and provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the menstrual equity program in the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women to sustain and expand its menstrual equity program ......................................................... $27,116,673 4513-1012 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $29,200,000 from retained revenues received from federal cost- containment initiatives, including, but not limited to, infant formula rebates; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................ $29,200,000 4513-1020 For the early intervention program; provided, that not later than February 2, 2027, the department of public health shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the number of families served by the program; (ii) the amount of funds appropriated in this item granted to qualified families; and (iii) the total number of units of service purchased and the total expenditures for the units of service paid by the department, the executive office of health and human services and third-party payers for early intervention services for the following service categories: (a) home visit; (b) center-based individual; (c) child-focused group; (d) parent-focused group; and (e) screening and assessment; provided further, that the department shall make all reasonable efforts to secure third-party and Medicaid reimbursements for the services funded in this item; provided further, that funds from this item shall be expended to provide respite services to families of children enrolled in early intervention programs who have complex care requirements, multiple disabilities and extensive medical and health needs; provided further, that priority shall be given to low-income and moderate-income families; provided further, that no claim for reimbursement made on behalf of an uninsured person shall be paid from this item until the program receives notice of a denial of eligibility for the MassHealth program from the executive office of health and human services; provided further, that MassHealth shall cover the costs incurred for the transportation of MassHealth members who participate in the early intervention program; provided further, that nothing in this item shall give rise to, or shall be construed as giving rise to, enforceable legal rights to any such services or an enforceable entitlement to the early intervention services funded in Conference Committee Report this item; provided further, that not less than 180 days prior to any change to current eligibility criteria, the department shall provide written notification to the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that no eligibility changes shall be made before April 1, 2027; provided further, that funds in this item may be used to pay for current and prior year claims; provided further, that the department shall provide services to eligible children through 1 service delivery model and shall not determine eligibility for services based on family insurance status; and provided further, that funds from this item shall be expended for interpretation services and translation supports to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of children and families enrolled in early intervention programs ....................... $38,269,649 4513-1026 For the provision of statewide and community-based suicide prevention, intervention, post-intervention and surveillance activities and the implementation of a statewide suicide prevention plan; provided, that funds shall be expended for a program to address elder suicide behavior and attempts with the geriatric mental health services program within the executive office of aging and independence; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Sharing Kindness, Inc. to support implementation of the Hope Squad peer-to-peer suicide prevention program in schools; and provided further, that funds shall be expended for a veterans-in-crisis hotline to be used by veterans or concerned family members seeking counseling programs operated by the executive office of veterans’ services so that they may be directed towards the programs and services offered by their local or regional veterans’ services office to be staffed by counselors or outreach program personnel contracted by the department and trained in issues of mental health counseling and veterans’ services ............................................................................................. $14,423,198 4513-1027 For The Samaritans, Inc.; provided, that funds shall be used for suicide prevention services including, but not limited to, the operation and expansion of Hey Sam, the text-based mental health support line tailored specifically to youth and young adults, and for youth mental health community education, outreach and communications ........................................ $1,800,000 4513-1098 For the provision of statewide support services for survivors of homicide victims, including outreach services, burial assistance, grief counseling and other support services; provided, that funds shall be expended as grants in the aggregate amount of not less than $200,000 to the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute Corporation, a community-based support organization dedicated to serving families and communities impacted by violence; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Survivors Say, Inc. for direct support services to survivors and victims of both high-profile tragedies and other traumas and crimes; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Darrell Lee Jenkins Jr. Resource Center, Inc. in the city of Springfield; and provided further, that the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute Corporation shall establish and administer a process to distribute not less than $100,000 to the Massachusetts Survivors of Homicide Victims Network organizations throughout the commonwealth in the form of grants ................................................. $610,000 4513-1112 For the prevention and management of chronic diseases and their associated risk factors, including, but not limited to, the Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program and oral health services and programs; provided, that funds shall be provided for dental health services; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the comprehensive Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report dental program for adults with developmental disabilities; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the promotion of health and disease prevention including, but not limited to: (i) breast cancer prevention; (ii) diabetes screening and outreach; (iii) ovarian cancer screening; (iv) hepatitis C prevention and management; (v) multiple sclerosis screening, information, education and treatment programs and the Multiple Sclerosis Home Living Independently Navigating Key Services program administered by the Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; (vi) colorectal cancer prevention; (vii) prostate cancer screening, education and treatment with a particular focus on individuals with African- American, Hispanic or Latino heritage, family history of the disease and other individuals at high risk; (viii) osteoporosis education; and (ix) maintenance of the statewide lupus database; provided further, that funds shall be expended for Mass in Motion community grants in an amount not less than the amount expended in fiscal year 2026, contingent upon receipt of matching federal prevention block grant funds; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for a grant to a statewide Alzheimer’s disease advocacy and education organization for a public awareness and education campaign as recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; provided further, that not less than $6,752,977 shall be expended for smoking prevention and cessation programs, including youth tobacco use prevention and cessation programs at the Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program; provided further, that not less than $475,000 shall be expended to the Forsyth Institute’s Center for Children’s Oral Health to expand its Forsyth Kids programming focused on children and adolescents and to explore the emerging association between oral health status and academic performance; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the operation of the Cranberry Health Research Center at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association, Massachusetts Chapter, Inc. to provide care services for individuals suffering with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; provided further, that not less than $55,000 shall be expended to Blue Bridge Inc. to expand access to clinical trials and advance health equity through community engagement, patient navigation, outreach and education initiatives; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to Visiting Dental Hygiene, Inc. in the town of Hingham to provide quality dental care in patients’ homes; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation Inc. in the city known as the town of North Attleborough to provide assistance to patients and their families experiencing emotional and financial hardships due to cancer diagnosis; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the purposes of the operation of VITfriends LLC located in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Winthrop for a resource navigation and coordinator position in the Winthrop department of public health and clinical services; and provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Duchenne Program at the University of Massachusetts medical school to advance clinical care, research and innovation for patients with complex disorders affecting the human nervous system ................................................................................................ .$14,002,134 4513-1121 For a statewide STOP stroke program; provided further, that funds from this item shall be expended to provide educational programming as part of the Act F.A.S.T. campaign to recognize the signs and symptoms of Conference Committee Report stroke and it’s warning signs with a focus on communities that have the highest incidence of stroke; provided further, that no funds awarded to the Act F.A.S.T. campaign shall be used for personnel costs; provided further, that the department shall provide quality improvement measures that align with the stroke consensus metrics by utilizing a nationally-recognized data set platform and expand the statewide registry that compiles information and statistics on stroke care using confidentiality standards that shall not be less secure than a nationally-recognized data set platform, including the stroke registry data platform; provided further, funds shall be expended to require all stroke service hospitals and emergency medical services agencies to report data consistent with nationally-recognized guidelines on the treatment of individuals with confirmed stroke; provided further, that funds shall be expended to oversee the operation and administration of designated stroke service hospital programs pursuant to 105 CMR 130.1401 to 105 CMR 130.1408; provided further, that funds shall be used to collect and analyze data from designated stroke service hospitals in the commonwealth and for the salary of a full-time surveyor who shall be primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the stroke service designation criteria; and provided further, that not later than December 31, 2026, the department shall submit a report to the senate committee on post audit and oversight and the senate and house committees on ways and means detailing: (i) expenditures from this item; (ii) the number of persons reached by the campaign under this item; (iii) the methods and strategies implemented to reach said persons; and (iv) activities carried out by the department pursuant to this item .......................................................... $500,000 4513-1136 For sexual assault and domestic violence services; provided, that not less than $8,937,298 shall be expended for a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner program and pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner program for the care of victims of sexual assault; provided further, that the program shall operate under specific statewide protocols and by an on-call system of nurse examiners; provided further, that funds shall be expended for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and survivor services including, but not limited to: (i) intimate partner abuse education, formerly known as the batterers intervention services; (ii) services for immigrants and refugees; (iii) rape crisis center survivor services and prevention information; and (iv) intervention services and crisis housing for sexual violence and intimate partner violence in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning communities; provided further, that funds shall be expended for rape prevention and victim services, including the statewide Spanish language hotline, community-based domestic violence response, emergency and transitional residential services for sexual assault and domestic violence victims and their children and supervised visitation and trauma services for children who witness violence and targeted services for department of children and families- involved families; provided further, that the department of public health shall ensure that there shall not be a disruption in survivor services and violence prevention activities or a negative impact on program functioning during fiscal year 2027; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for a domestic violence and sexual assault prevention program focused on teens in high-risk communities; provided further, that said programming shall be aimed at promoting healthy relationships and addressing teen dating violence for teens of all sexualities and genders; provided further, that the department shall partner with domestic violence and sexual assault service providers and other community-based or school-based organizations to develop evidence-based and outcome- Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report focused prevention strategies; provided further, that the program shall prioritize funding for schools and communities in which the majority of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch; provided further, that at least 1 program shall operate in a municipality with a population of not more than 25,000; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to RIA, Inc. for the survivor-directed housing program and peer mentorship; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Center for Women and Community at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst to support community services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Cape Verdean Association, Inc. for domestic violence outreach in the city of Brockton; and provided further, that said funds may be expended for a competitive grant program .................................................................................................... $84,057,342 4513-2020 For funding to increase behavioral health outreach, access and support; provided, that the department of public health, in consultation with the department of mental health and the department of elementary and secondary education, shall expend not less than $3,782,000 for a program to increase student access to behavioral telehealth services in schools; provided further, that not later than June 30, 2027, the department of public health shall submit a report to the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the: (i) number of students participating in the program; (ii) frequency with which students use the program; (iii) cost of the services provided, including the use of support staff; and (iv) manner in which costs have been supported by third-party reimbursement; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended by the department for a public awareness campaign to promote the awareness and availability of behavioral health services; provided further, that the public awareness campaign shall partner with relevant advocacy organizations, employers, institutions of higher education and community- based organizations to ensure that the campaign reaches the populations that are most at risk of encountering existing barriers to behavioral health services; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for a pipeline program to establish a culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse mental health worker pipeline between acute care hospitals and freestanding psychiatric facilities and local colleges; provided further, that the department shall designate the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association, Inc. to administer the program; provided further, that the department shall report to the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, the joint committee on higher education, the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (a) description of the partners in the program; (b) a demographic and geographic profile of the students served in the program; (c) a summary of post-program employment or continuing education of participating students; and (d) any budgetary recommendations on ways to further expand the program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Inc. to fund local non-profit organizations and social services agencies in the 16th Middlesex district; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended to community health centers to support the allied health workforce; provided further, that for the purpose of this item, a community health center shall be defined as any entity receiving funding pursuant to 42 U.S.C. section 254(b); provided further, that funds shall be used for workforce supports including, but not limited to, loan repayment, workforce development programs, pipeline Conference Committee Report initiatives and retention payments; provided further, that workforce supports shall prioritize the recruitment and retention of a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce; and provided further, that payments shall be allocated to community health centers based on financial need ................. $10,334,773 4516-0263 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $1,296,253 in retained revenues from blood lead testing fees collected from insurers and individuals for the purpose of conducting such tests; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .......................................... $1,296,253 4516-1000 For the operation of the bureau of infectious disease and laboratory sciences, including infectious disease surveillance and the state public health laboratory; provided, that funds shall be expended for an eastern equine encephalitis testing program and for tuberculosis testing and treatment services; provided further, that the department of public health shall ensure that vendors delivering tuberculosis clinical services and treatment shall seek third-party reimbursement for such services; provided further, that no funds appropriated in this item shall be expended for administrative, space or energy expenses of the department that are not directly related to personnel or programs funded in this item; provided further, that not less than $2,657,020 shall be expended for the operation of the universal immunization program; provided further, that all costs related to childhood vaccines shall be paid for through the Vaccine Purchase Trust Fund established in section 24N of chapter 111 of the General Laws; and provided further, that not later than September 16, 2026, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on public health and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the current departmental recommendations for the commonwealth's vaccine distribution plan, including the role of local boards of health; (ii) the current state of implementing the plan; (iii) any anticipated state investments necessary to carry out the plan; and (iv) the department's plan to improve vaccine distribution coordination efforts with local boards of health ........................................................................................ $28,903,456 4516-1005 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $1,097,107 generated by fees collected from providers or insurers for sexually-transmitted infections testing performed at the state public health laboratory; provided, that collected retained revenues may be used to supplement the costs of the laboratory; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................ $1,097,107 4516-1010 For state matching funds required by the federal Pandemic and All- Hazards Preparedness Act, Public Law 109-417 ............................................... $1,518,847 4516-1022 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $364,592 generated by fees collected from insurers and providers for Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report tuberculosis tests performed at the state public health laboratory; provided, that collected retained revenues may be used to supplement the costs of the laboratory; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ................................................................................................. $364,592 4516-1037 For the department of public health, which may expend for the implementation of chapter 111O of the General Laws and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder not more than $49,569 in retained revenues collected from application fees for approval of mobile integrated health care programs and renewals thereof and from fines and penalties imposed by the department on mobile integrated health care programs; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................... $49,569 4516-1039 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $500,424 in retained revenues collected from application fees under section 25C of chapter 111 of the General Laws to support the operations of the determination of need program and health care facility plan review within the department; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ................................................................................................. $500,424 4518-0200 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $2,411,409 generated by fees collected from services provided at the registry of vital records and statistics, including: (i) amendments of vital records and requests for vital records not issued in person at the registry; (ii) requests for heirloom certificates; and (iii) research requests performed by registry staff at the registry; provided, that collected retained revenues may be used for all program costs, including the compensation of employees; provided further, that the registrar of vital records and statistics shall exempt any person requesting a verification of birth to establish eligibility for Medicaid from the payment of a fee; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................ $2,411,409 4590-0250 For school health services and school-based health centers in public and nonpublic schools; provided, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for mental health services in public and nonpublic schools; provided further, that funds shall be distributed to public and nonpublic Conference Committee Report schools based on the percentage of students in the commonwealth enrolled in each school; provided further, that services shall include, but not be limited to: (i) strengthening the infrastructure of school health services in the areas of personnel and policy development, programming and interdisciplinary collaboration; (ii) developing linkages between school health services programs and community health providers; (iii) incorporating health education programs, including tobacco prevention and cessation activities, in school curricula and in the provision of school-based health services; and (iv) incorporating obesity prevention programs, including nutrition and wellness programs, in school curricula, to address the nutrition and lifestyle habits needed for healthy development; provided further, that funds shall be expended for school nurses and school-based health center programs; provided further, that funds may be expended to pay for nurse salaries for more than 3 school years; provided further, that funds may be expended to address the recommendations of the commission on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth established in section 67 of chapter 3 of the General Laws for the reduction of health disparities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to enhance the commonwealth's capacity to support the development of school-based bridge programs for youth who have had prolonged school absence due to hospitalization for physical or mental health care; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to assist in programming efforts for the Southcoast LGBTQ Network, Inc. in the city of New Bedford; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the North Quabbin Community Coalition, Inc............................... $22,575,010 4590-0912 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $35,164,866 from reimbursements collected for Western Massachusetts hospital services, subject to the approval of the commissioner of public health; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Western Massachusetts hospital shall be eligible to receive and retain full payment under the medical assistance program administered by the executive office of health and human services under chapter 118E of the General Laws for all goods and services provided by the hospital under federal requirements; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .......................................................................... $35,164,866 4590-0913 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $1,578,230 for payments received for those services provided by the Lemuel Shattuck hospital to incarcerated persons from county correctional facilities; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .......................................... $1,578,230 4590-0915 For the maintenance and operation of Tewksbury hospital, Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, Lemuel Shattuck hospital and the hospital bureau, including the state office of pharmacy services; provided, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report that reimbursements received for medical services provided at the Lemuel Shattuck hospital to incarcerated persons from houses of correction not managed by private health care vendors shall be credited to item 4590- 0903 of section 2B; provided further, that Tewksbury hospital shall maintain the same number of beds in fiscal year 2027 as it maintained in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that the department of public health shall expend not less than $600,000 to municipalities hosting a department of public health facility that also acts as a department of mental health continuing care facility and which does not also operate as a department of correction facility; provided further, that said funds shall not be expended to a municipality if the department of public health facility also operates as a department of correction facility; and provided further, that the department shall seek to obtain federal financial participation for care provided to incarcerated persons of the department of correction and county correctional facilities who are treated at the public health hospitals ................. $251,388,736 4590-0917 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $5,283,806 from payments received from the vendor managing health services for state correctional facilities for incarcerated persons receiving medical services provided by the Lemuel Shattuck hospital; provided, that the payments may include capitation payments, fee-for-service payments, advance payments and other compensation arrangements established by contract between the vendor and the hospital; and provided further, that, notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................ $5,283,806 4590-0918 For the state office of pharmacy services, which may expend not more than $43,065,614 from retained revenues collected from vendors providing health care services to the department of correction; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department of public health may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ......................... $43,065,614 4590-0924 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $2,311,959 from reimbursements collected by Tewksbury hospital based on a revenue enhancement project to obtain Medicaid coverage for patients whose services are not currently being reimbursed; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................ $2,311,959 4590-0925 For the costs of a prostate cancer awareness, education and research program focusing on men with African-American, Hispanic or Latino heritage, family history of the disease and other men at high risk; provided, that the department of public health shall oversee and manage said program; and provided further, that the department shall grant not less Conference Committee Report than 85 per cent of funds from this item to the AdMeTech Foundation-led Prostate Cancer Action Council, which shall leverage existing partnerships with other state-funded nonprofit research organizations and current and past federally-funded, state-funded and privately-funded prostate cancer programs aimed at saving lives, improving quality of life and reducing health care costs ................................................................................................. $1,275,000 4590-0930 For price reductions for municipalities purchasing naloxone through the municipal naloxone bulk purchase program ....................................................... $1,501,157 4590-1503 For the provision of statewide support services for maternal, child and family health activities for pregnant people, parents, caregivers, infants, children and youth, including those with special health needs to maintain the public health infrastructure necessary to promote racially equitable, evidence-based, data-informed and family-engaged services and programs; provided, that funds appropriated in this item shall be expended for the notification of and follow through with affected families, primary care providers and early intervention programs upon the department of public health's receipt of data indicative of potential hearing disorders in newborns; provided further, that not less than $10,840,965 shall be expended for the pediatric palliative care program established in section 24K of chapter 111 of the General Laws; provided further, that notwithstanding said section 24K of said chapter 111, children less than 22 years of age shall be eligible for this program; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Seven Sisters Midwifery LLC; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Worcester Community Midwifery to provide midwifery care and birth center services to families across the state; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the development and implementation of a pilot program for MassHealth to partner with a mobile pregnancy application to promote awareness of the commonwealth’s maternal and infant health programs to prenatal, pregnant and postpartum individuals who are enrolled in Medicaid or are eligible for Medicaid; provided further, that such application shall have the capability to deliver education, resources and support to prenatal, pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families, including, but not limited to, information specific to the commonwealth, links to programs administered by the department and other state agencies and culturally and linguistically appropriate content; provided further, that not later than January 30, 2028, the department shall evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program and report on utilization, outcomes and recommendations for expansion; provided further, that not less than $386,000 shall be expended for universal newborn hearing screening; provided further, that funds shall be expended for universal newborn hearing screening and perinatal-neonatal quality improvement; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for a doula certification program; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for the operations of and hiring additional personnel for the Massachusetts maternal mortality and morbidity review committee to enhance the committee’s ability to comprehensively review deaths and complications that occur during or within 1 year of pregnancy and make related remedial policy and practice recommendations; provided further, that the committee shall convene regularly to encourage consistent case review and reporting of findings and recommendations; provided further, that the department of public health shall submit to the committee, in a timely manner, aggregated and patient-level maternal morbidity and mortality data for review and utilization in developing recommendations to improve perinatal Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report and maternal health outcomes; provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the committee shall submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the joint committee on public health, the house and senate committees on ways and means, the pregnancy and birth equity task force of the Massachusetts caucus of women legislators and the commission on the status of women; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to support the development and operation of freestanding birth centers to cover costs including, but not limited to, facility costs, start-up expenditures and the cost of providing full prenatal care and extensive postpartum care; provided further, that funds shall be issued through a competitive grant process; provided further, that freestanding birth centers and maternal health-centered community-based nonprofit organizations shall be eligible to apply for the funds, which shall include a requirement that a birth center be licensed or be in active pursuit of licensure; provided further, that priority for funding shall be given to birth centers that serve communities historically impacted most by inequities in maternal health including, but not limited to, high rates of maternal and infant mortality; provided further, that not less than $220,000 shall be expended for grants to community-based organizations to address mental health conditions and substance use disorders for perinatal individuals consistent with section 16GG of chapter 6A of the General Laws; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Hilltown Village, Inc. doing business as It Takes A Village in the town of Huntington for postpartum and early parenting support for families in the western region of the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Neighborhood Birth Center in the city of Boston to provide perinatal health care and prenatal and postpartum support; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Pernet Family Health Service of Worcester, Inc. in the city of Worcester for its fourth trimester screening program ................................................................... $17,302,092 4590-1504 For a neighborhood-based gun and violent crime prevention program for targeted work with out-of-school youth and young adults aged 17 to 24, inclusive, intended to prevent gun violence and other violent crime in neighborhoods and municipalities with the highest rates of violent crime in the commonwealth; provided, that funds shall be awarded in consultation with the executive office of public safety and security and the department of elementary and secondary education; provided further, that funds shall be awarded to nonprofit, community-based organizations located in and serving high risk youth in eligible communities; provided further, that preference shall be given to organizations that have: (i) demonstrated street outreach capacity; (ii) effective partnerships with neighborhood health and human services agencies, including mental health providers, and with schools and other local educational institutions; and (iii) clearly outlined a comprehensive plan in support of continued or expanded collaboration efforts with such partners, including data related to measurable outcomes of successful partner collaboration; provided further, that eligible expenses for such grants shall include, but not be limited to, case workers, mental health counselors, academic supports and other research-based practices and related support services; provided further, that the department shall ensure that every grant recipient establishes measurable outcomes in its comprehensive plan and provides data related to those outcomes that demonstrate program success; provided further, that preference shall be given to proposals that demonstrate coordination with programs and services funded through items 4000-0005, 7061-0010 and 7061-9612; provided further, that the Conference Committee Report department shall allocate funding to support training and technical assistance for all grantees; provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance, the joint committee on public health, the joint committee on public safety and homeland security, the joint committee on education and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the awarding of grants and details of anticipated contracts by district; provided further, that the department shall further report on the effectiveness of the program including, but not limited to: (a) any measurable data-driven results; (b) which strategies and collaborations have most effectively reduced gun and other violence in the grantee neighborhoods; (c) how spending through this item has been aligned with spending from items 4000-0005, 7061-0010 and 7061-9612 in ways that enhance public safety while avoiding programmatic duplication; and (d) what efforts have been taken by the nonprofit community and municipalities to ensure the long-term viability of the reforms funded by the program; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Nubian Square Safety Initiative; and provided further, that copies of the report shall be provided to: (1) the joint committee on public safety and homeland security; (2) the joint committee on public health; (3) the joint committee on education; and (4) the house and senate committees on ways and means not later than September 2, 2027 ....................................................... $11,307,331 4590-1506 For a competitive grant program to be administered by the department of public health to support the establishment of a comprehensive youth violence prevention program; provided, that eligibility shall be determined by the criteria set forth in item 4590-1506 of section 2 of chapter 182 of the acts of 2008; provided further, that no grants shall be awarded to law enforcement agencies; provided further, that funds shall be considered one-time; and provided further, that grants shall not annualize in fiscal year 2028 .................................................................................................................... $4,001,578 4590-1507 For competitively-procured grants to youth at-risk programs utilizing an evidence-based positive youth development model, including programs that serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth; provided further, that the department of public health shall award not less than $2,500,000 to the Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAS, Inc., which shall be distributed among the alliance’s member organizations; provided further, that the department shall award not less than $3,000,000 to the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc., the first $2,000,000 of which shall be distributed equally among its member organizations; provided further, that the department shall provide not less than $1,000,000 to the YWCA, which shall be distributed equally among the Alliance of YWCAS’ organizations in the commonwealth; provided, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Mildred C. Hailey youth center for staffing and operations, resources and events that support the residents of the Mildred C. Hailey development; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Big Brother Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to Boys and Girls Clubs of Metrowest, Inc. to purchase equipment to improve safety and security at its facilities; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for Old Colony YMCA Wellness Services, Inc., for capital purposes, to support its health and wellness, swimming, childcare, community and social services and other programming for the public at the Plymouth branch; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for the Montachusett Community Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Branch of The Young Men's Christian Association Of Central Massachusetts in the city of Fitchburg for upgrades that support its youth and community programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster - A Nonprofit Corporation for infrastructure improvements to support its youth and community programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Moving Mountains; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Randolph to support its enhanced social services program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Awake Youth Violence Prevention; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North, Inc to establish an innovation center and STEM lab; provided further, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended to the Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc. for support and community engagement programs for at-risk youth; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to The Black Springfield Covid-19 Coalition; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to College Bound Dorchester, Inc. for the administration of Uncornered and other services for at-risk youth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Parent Villages, Inc. for its youth outreach center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to LTS Grow with Success Academy to support professional development in the cosmetology field and to provide job training for low-income residents in the Merrimack Valley; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod, Inc., for capital purposes, to support its after school programs, summer camps, teen programs, youth programs and enrichment programs for the public; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Change the Play to support professional development and mentorship efforts for at-risk youth in the Merrimack Valley; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the YMCA of Greater Westfield, Inc. in the city of Westfield for capital improvements and operational costs at Camp Shepard to support outdoor education and recreation; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Day Dreaming Organization Inc to support baseball programming and youth mentoring in the city of Lawrence; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Sueños Basketball, Inc. to support the recreational, social and health benefits the league provides to low-income youth in the city of Lawrence; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Methuen Youth Basketball Association, Inc. to enhance youth mentorship initiatives, develop robust sports programming and strengthen violence prevention efforts aimed at promoting teamwork, personal development and community engagement among Methuen youth, and programming shall prioritize underserved youth and promote life skills that support academic success and leadership; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Hoop and Handles in the city of Methuen to provide targeted youth mentorship, individualized basketball training and skill development programming for underserved and at-risk youth; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Randolph for purposes of continued funding for the town’s Enhanced Social Services Program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Friends and Mentors, Inc. for costs associated with their at-risk youth mentoring programming in the city of Brockton; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Project R.I.G.H.T., Inc. for personnel, programming and administrative Conference Committee Report costs associated with violence prevention, trauma support outreach and neighborhood-based intervention workers serving the Grove Hall community; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to The Possible Zone for Career and Technical Education (CTE) initiatives in the cities of Lawrence, Lowell and Brockton; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Hockomock Area YMCA for its Integration Initiative to provide unique, innovative and impactful opportunities for children, teens and young adults with special needs and their families .................................................................................... $13,115,000 4590-2001 For the department of public health, which may expend not more than $4,489,889 of payments received for services provided by Tewksbury hospital to clients of the department of developmental services, including for the provision of behavioral health services and the continuation of short-term medical rehabilitation for clients of the department of developmental services; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department of public health may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ..................................................................................... $4,489,889 OFFICE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES. Department of Children and Families. 4800-0015 For central and area office administration and service coordination of the department of children and families; provided, that the associated expenses of employees whose AA and DD object class costs are paid from item 4800-1100 shall be paid from this item; provided further, that the commissioner of the department of children and families may transfer funds between items 4800-0030, 4800-0038, 4800-0040 and 4800-0041 as necessary, pursuant to an allocation plan, which shall detail by object class the distribution of the funds to be transferred and which the commissioner shall file with the house and senate committees on ways and means 30 days prior to any such transfer; provided further, that not more than 5 per cent of any item shall be transferred in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that the commissioner may transfer funds from line item 4800-1100 into line item 4800-0015 for the purpose of maintaining appropriate staffing ratios; provided further, that the commissioner shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means 30 days in advance of any such transfer; provided further, that not more than 2 per cent of funds from line item 4800- 1100 shall be transferred in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that no funds shall be expended from this item for the compensation of unit 8 employees; provided further, that the department of children and families shall not place a child or adolescent referred by, or discharged from, the care of the department of mental health until the department of mental health forwards an assessment and recommendation as to whether the child or adolescent may be appropriately placed in foster care or if, due to severe emotional disturbance, such child or adolescent is more appropriate for congregate care placement; provided further, that the department of children and families shall assist the department of mental health in making such assessments and recommendations; provided further, that if placement of a child with someone other than a parent Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report becomes necessary, the department of children and families shall place the highest priority on identifying a family resource within the child’s kinship or family circle and shall provide services and support to partner with the family resource in meeting the child’s needs; provided further, that unless otherwise authorized, all funds including federal reimbursements received by the department shall be credited to the General Fund, except for federal reimbursement used to support revenue maximization projects; provided further, that the department of children and families and the department of early education and care shall provide standards for early education and care placements made through the supportive child care program; provided further, that the department of children and families, in collaboration with the department of early education and care, shall maintain a centralized list detailing the number of children eligible for supportive child care services, the number of supportive slots filled and the number of supportive slots available; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of children and families shall not reduce recoupment amounts recommended by the state auditor; provided further, that there shall not be a waiting list for the services; provided further, that all children eligible for services under item 3000-3060 shall receive those services; provided further, that the department shall maintain a timely, independent and fair administrative hearing system; provided further, that not later than December 2, 2026, and February 26, 2027, the department shall submit reports to the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the house and senate committees on ways and means which shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the fair hearing requests filed in fiscal year 2027, using non-identifying information, which shall state, for each hearing request: (a) the subject matter of the appeal; (b) the number of days between the hearing request and the first day of the hearing; (c) the number of days between the first day of the hearing and the hearing officer’s decision; (d) the number of days between the hearing officer’s decision and the agency’s final decision; (e) the number of days of continuance granted at the appellant’s request; (f) the number of days of continuance granted at the request of the department or the hearing officer’s request, specifying which party made the request; and (g) whether the department’s decision that was the subject of the appeal was affirmed or reversed; and (ii) the fair hearing requests filed before fiscal year 2027, which have been pending for more than 180 days, stating the number of those cases, how many of those cases have been heard but not decided and how many have been decided by the hearing officer but not yet issued as a final decision of the agency; provided further, that the department shall maintain and make available to the public, during regular business hours, a record of its fair hearings, with personal identifying information removed, including for each hearing request: (1) the date of the request; (2) the date of the hearing decision; (3) the decision rendered by the hearing officer; and (4) the final decision rendered by the commissioner of children and families after review; provided further, that the department shall make redacted copies of fair hearing decisions available within 30 days of a written request; provided further, that the department shall not make available any information in violation of federal privacy regulations; provided further, that not later than February 26, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to, the: (A) number of medical and psychiatric personnel and their level of training currently employed by or under contract with the department; (B) number of foster Conference Committee Report care reviews conducted by the department and the average length of time in which each review was completed; (C) number of social workers and supervisors who have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work; (D) total number of social workers and the total number of social workers holding licensure, by level; (E) number of the department’s contracts reviewed by the state auditor and number of corrective action plans issued; and (F) number of corrective action plans entered into by the department; provided further, that the department shall submit quarterly reports to the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the caseload of the department; provided further, that the report shall include, but not be limited to: (I) the caseloads of residential placements, congregate care, foster care, therapeutic foster care, adoption, guardianship, 51A reports, substantiated 51A reports, the number of children who die in the care and custody of the department, the number of children currently eligible for supportive child care, the number of children presently receiving supportive child care and the number of medical and psychiatric consultation requests made by the department’s social workers; (II) the number of approved foster care placements; (III) the number of children in psychiatric hospitals and community-based acute treatment programs who remain hospitalized beyond their medically- necessary stay while awaiting placement and the number of days each child remains in placement beyond that which is medically necessary; (IV) the number of children in the department’s care and custody who are receiving medical or psychiatric care through other publicly-funded sources; (V) the number of children served by supervised visitation centers and the number of those children who are reunified with their families; (VI) the total number of children served, their ages, the number of children served in each service plan, the number of children in out-of-home placements and the number of placements each child has had before receiving an out-of-home placement; (VII) for each area office, the number of kinship guardianship subsidies provided in the quarters covered by the report and the number of kinship guardianship subsidies provided in that quarter for which federal reimbursement was received; (VIII) for each area office, the total spending amount on services other than case management services provided to families to keep a child with the child’s parents or reunifying the child with the child’s parents, detailing spending by the type of service provided including, but not limited to, the number of children and a breakdown of spending for respite care, intensive in-home services, client financial assistance and flexible funding, community-based after- school social and recreation program services, family navigation services and parent aide services and the unduplicated number of families that receive the services; (IX) for each area office, the total number of families residing in shelters paid for by the department, a list of where the families are sheltered, the total cost and average cost per family at those shelters and a description of how the department determines who qualifies or does not qualify for a shelter; (X) for each area office, the number of requests for voluntary services, delineated by type of service requested, whether the request was approved or denied, the number of families that were denied voluntary services and received a 51A report, the reasons for denying such services and what, if any, referrals were made for services by other agencies or entities; (XI) the number of families receiving multiple 51A reports within a 10-month period, the number of cases reopened within 6 months of being closed and the number of children who return home and then reenter an out-of-home placement within 6 months; (XII) the number of children and families served by the family resource centers, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report delineated by area; and (XIII) the number of children in the care and custody of the department whose whereabouts are unknown; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the house and senate committees on ways and means that details any changes to the rules, regulations or guidelines established by the department in the previous fiscal year to carry out its duties under chapter 119 of the General Laws including, but not limited to: (aa) criteria used to determine whether a child has been abused or neglected; (bb) guidelines for removal of a child from the home; and (cc) standards to determine what reasonable efforts are being made to keep a child in the home; provided further, that on a monthly basis, the department shall provide the caseload forecasting office with data on children receiving services, young adults receiving services as defined in section 21 of said chapter 119 who continue to receive services as authorized in subsection (f) of section 23 of said chapter 119 and other pertinent data related to items 4800-0038 and 4800-0041 that is requested by the office; provided further, that the report shall also contain the number of children and families served by the family resource centers, by area, and an evaluation of the services provided and their effectiveness; provided further, that to the extent feasible within existing appropriations, the department shall maintain existing services for the aging-out population; provided further, that the commissioner of children and families may transfer funds from item 4800-1100 to this item to maintain appropriate staffing ratios under the memorandum of agreement between the commonwealth and the Alliance/Local 509, SEIU executed on March 25, 2013; provided further, that not less than 15 days before any such transfer, the commissioner shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that not more than 2 per cent of the funds from said item 4800- 1100 shall be transferred in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that the commissioner may transfer funds between items 4800-0030, 4800-0038, 4800-0040 and 4800-0041 for services only and, as necessary, under an allocation plan, which shall detail, by object class, the distribution of the funds to be transferred; provided further, that transfers shall not be made for administrative costs; provided further, that not less than 15 days before any such transfer, the commissioner shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to Rick’s Place, Inc. of Wilbraham for providing grief support to youth and their families in the Pioneer Valley; provided further, that funds shall be expended for a unit to help identify at- risk youth and provide preventative services and to implement a missing or absent youth recovery response policy; and provided further, that not later than January 15, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities that shall include, but not be limited to, the: (aaa) number of young adults as defined in said section 21 of said chapter 119 who are continuing to receive services from the department as set forth in said subsection (f) of said section 23 of said chapter 119, by each area office of the department; and (bbb) total cost of such services .................................................................................................. $156,573,247 4800-0016 For the department of children and families, which may expend for the operation of the transitional employment program not more than $2,000,000 from retained revenues collected from various state, county and municipal government entities and state authorities for the costs related to the provision of services by the participants and the overhead Conference Committee Report costs and expenses incurred by the not-for-profit managing agent selected by the commissioner of children and families for administering the program; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the commissioner may enter into a contract with Roca, Inc. to manage the transitional employment program and to provide services to participants from the aging-out population, parolees, probationers, youth service releasees and other community residents considered to have employment needs .............................................................................................. $2,000,000 4800-0025 For foster care review services ........................................................................... $5,585,836 4800-0030 For the continuation of local and regional administration and coordination of services provided by lead agencies through purchase-of-service contracts, including flex services; provided, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Weymouth Teen Center for job skills training, technology support, remedial education services and to promote a social service program for growth and social welfare .................................................... $19,324,028 4800-0036 For a sexual abuse intervention network program to be administered in conjunction with the district attorneys .................................................................... $971,752 4800-0038 For guardianship, foster care, adoption, family preservation and kinship services provided by the department of children and families; provided, that services funded through this item shall include shelter services, substance use treatment, young parent programs, parent aides, education and counseling services, foster care, adoption and guardianship subsidies, tiered reimbursements used to promote the foster care placement of children with special medical and social needs, assessment of the appropriateness of adoption for children in the care of the department for more than 12 months, protective services provided by partnership agencies, targeted recruitment and retention of foster families, respite care services, post-adoption services and support services for foster, kinship and adoptive families and juvenile fire setter prevention programs and services for people at risk of domestic violence, including payroll costs; provided further, that funds may be expended on programs that received funding in fiscal year 2013; provided further, that funds may be expended to support reforms at the department to improve foster care and placement stability and to ensure positive permanency outcomes for children; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Rise Above Foundation, Inc. for additional programming for additional youth; provided further, that not less than 30 days before making each such reform, the department shall provide an assessment of the racial impact of such reform, including whether it is likely to have a disproportionate or unique impact on racial and ethnic minorities in the commonwealth; provided further, that such assessment shall be submitted to the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the clerks of the senate and house of representatives; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Tempo program at the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, Inc; provided further, that the department may contract with provider agencies for the coordination and management of services, including flex services; and provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Inc.’s Center for Early Relationship Support, including the Fragile Beginnings program, the Project Newborns Exposed to Substances: Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Support and Therapy and related clinical and community services for vulnerable families with children from birth to age 5, inclusive ....................... $343,981,153 4800-0040 For family preservation, reunification and service coordination; provided, that services shall include family support and stabilization services provided by the department of children and families ...................................... $129,614,767 4800-0041 For congregate care services; provided, that funds may be expended from this item to provide community-based services, including in-home support and stabilization services, to children who would otherwise be placed in congregate settings; and provided further, that the department of children and families shall oversee area review teams that shall evaluate the feasibility of maintaining the child in the community in this manner whenever possible before recommending placement in a congregate care setting .............................................................................................................. $450,734,746 4800-0058 For the support of a foster care campaign to recruit new foster parents; provided, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department of children and families shall submit a report to the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) number of new foster care parents as a result of the foster care campaign; and (ii) methods used by the department to recruit foster care parents ............................ $945,945 4800-0091 For the department of children and families, which may expend not more than $5,142,531 in federal reimbursements received under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 670 et. seq. during fiscal year 2027 to develop a training institute for professional development at the department; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, federal reimbursements received in excess of $5,142,531 shall be credited to the General Fund ......................................................................... $5,142,531 4800-0200 For the support and maintenance of family resource centers throughout the commonwealth; provided, that funds may be expended to expand services at existing centers or to establish new centers in areas with identified coverage gaps; provided further, that centers supported through this item shall be subject to the selection and reporting requirements of item 4000-0051; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Eliot Family Resource Center in the city of Everett for the implementation of additional programming; and provided further, that not less than $3,300,000 shall be expended for the Juvenile Court Mental Health Advocacy Project for kids administered by Health Law Advocates, Inc. to increase access to mental health treatment for at-risk children and adolescents involved in or diverted from juvenile courts .................................. $35,100,000 4800-1100 For the AA and DD object class costs of the department of children and families’ social workers; provided, that funds shall mitigate social worker caseloads in those area offices furthest above the statewide weighted caseload standard and towards achieving a social worker caseload ratio Conference Committee Report of 15 to 1 statewide; and provided further, that only employees of bargaining unit 8, as identified in the Massachusetts personnel administrative reporting and information system, shall be paid from this item.................................................................................................................. $320,870,628 OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES. Department of Mental Health. 5011-0100 For the operation of the department of mental health; provided, that not less than $1,200,000 shall be expended to Mass211, Inc. to support continued staffing growth; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Mental Health Collaborative for service expansion; provided further, that the department of mental health, in consultation with the department of correction, shall conduct a comprehensive investigation into the steps necessary to transfer the oversight and management of Bridgewater state hospital from the department of correction to the department of mental health; and provided further, that not later than June 30, 2027, the department of mental health shall submit an implementation plan to the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery, joint committee on public safety and homeland security and the senate and house committees on ways and means detailing the findings and recommendations of the comprehensive investigation which shall include, but not be limited to: (i) an estimated timeline for the implementation of a secure transition of oversight and management of the operations of Bridgewater state hospital by not later than December 31, 2028 without requiring the designation or construction of a new facility; (ii) the potential impact that department of mental health oversight would have on access to clinical mental health services and supports for residents; (iii) drafts of legislation necessary to facilitate the transfer of oversight and management of the hospital; (iv) proposed enhancements to staff training to ensure compliance with the legal requirements regarding the use of restraints and seclusion on patients in a residential mental health care facility; (v) an analysis of current staffing ratios; (vi) proposed measures to reduce and prevent mold growth and improve air quality; (vii) the fiscal impacts associated with the transfer of oversight and management; and (viii) any additional measures to provide a safe and improved therapeutic environment for providers and residents of the hospital .................................. $37,772,029 5042-5000 For child and adolescent services, including the costs of psychiatric and related services provided to children and adolescents determined to be medically-ready for discharge from acute hospital units or mental health facilities and who are experiencing unnecessary delays in being discharged due to the lack of more appropriate settings; provided, that to fund said services, the commissioner of mental health may allocate funds from the amount appropriated in this item to other departments within the executive office of health and human services; provided further, that the department of mental health shall not refer or discharge a child or adolescent to the custody or care of the department of children and families until the department of mental health forwards its assessment and recommendation as to whether the child or adolescent is appropriate for foster care or, due to severe emotional disturbance, is more appropriate for group care; provided further, that the department of children and families shall maintain the same number of intensive residential treatment programs and clinically intensive residential treatment programs as were Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report maintained in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that the department shall expend not less than $4,375,000 for the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program, or MCPAP; provided further, that not less than $675,000 of that amount shall be expended for MCPAP for Moms statewide to address mental health concerns in pregnant and postpartum people and to expand support for pregnant and postpartum people by adding substance use disorder-specific education, training, consultation and care coordination to the project’s existing capacity; provided further, that not less than $500,000 of that amount shall be expended to MCPAP to develop and implement behavioral health consultation services that are accessible to school personnel and students in kindergarten to grade 12, inclusive; provided further, that amounts expended from this item for MCPAP that are related to services provided on behalf of commercially- insured clients shall be assessed by the commissioner on surcharge payors as defined in section 64 of chapter 118E of the General Laws and shall be collected in a manner consistent with the department’s regulations; provided further, that not later than March 15, 2027, the department shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on: (i) an overview of MCPAP care coordination efforts; (ii) the number of psychiatric consultations, face-to-face consultations and referrals made to specialists on behalf of children with behavioral health needs in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027; and (iii) recommendations to: (a) increase the number of specialists receiving referrals through MCPAP; (b) increase access to MCPAP in regions currently underutilizing the project; and (c) improve care coordination efforts to identify specialists available and accepting new child and adolescent patients, with priority to those children and adolescents who exhibit complex conditions and experience long wait lists for specialty psychiatry; provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on: (1) the distribution of funds, delineated by initiative; (2) the number of individuals served; (3) the outcomes measured; and (4) recommendations for expanding cost- effective and evidence-based early mental health identification and prevention programming for children and adolescents in fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2028; provided further, that not less than $4,700,000 shall be expended for a program to provide assertive community treatment for individuals under the age of 22 who exhibit symptoms of serious emotional disturbance, demonstrate an inability to consistently use less intensive levels of care in the community and have functional impairment and a history of difficulty in functioning safely and successfully in community, school, home or workplace settings; provided further, that the program shall: (I) include a team-based approach to service delivery that tailors services to the specific needs and acuity of each individual; (II) provide mental health services and social service assistance through a person- centered approach which may include, but shall not be limited to, clinical assessment and outreach, medication treatment and outreach, care coordination, including primary care, symptom management, harm reduction, family services, housing support and needs that arise in carrying out activities of daily living; (III) be consistent, to the maximum extent possible, with the evidence-based practice standards for assertive community treatment as found in the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s assertive community treatment evidence-based practices kit; and (IV) not limit program services to a specific physical location; provided further, that the department shall prioritize geographic equity in administering the program; provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report to Conference Committee Report the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the: (A) funds distributed through the program, delineated by recipient; (B) number of new programs created with those funds, delineated by recipient, location, number of individuals served and ages of individuals served; and (C) projected need for the creation of new programs in the next fiscal year; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, Inc. in the town of Shrewsbury to provide mental health services in the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Boston Community Pediatrics, Inc. to support the Integrated Behavioral Health program; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Children's Room Center for Grieving Children & Teenagers, Inc. in the town of Arlington for student mental health support; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to The NAN Project to increase mental health awareness and suicide prevention; provided further, that not less than $6,500,000 shall be expended for the department's emergency room diversion initiative to stabilize youth in crisis; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Children’s Services of Roxbury, Inc. to expand statewide youth mental health and family stabilization services and prevent out-of-home placements, mental health hospitalization and department of children and families’ involvement; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Community Teamwork Inc. in the city of Lowell to operate programs promoting children's behavioral health and educational success .................................................... $138,363,638 5046-0000 For adult mental health and support services; provided, that the department of mental health may allocate not more than $5,000,000 from item 5095-0015 to this item, as necessary, under allocation plans submitted to the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before any such transfer, for residential and day services for clients formerly receiving care at department facilities; provided further, that not later than February 3, 2027, the department shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the distribution of funds per adult and child planning population and the types of services received in each region in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that the department shall maintain in fiscal year 2027 the same amount of community-based placements as in the previous 3 fiscal years; provided further, that in fiscal year 2027, the department shall expend on clubhouses not less than the amount expended on clubhouses in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that funds shall be expended for rental subsidies for the department’s clients; provided further, that not less than $19,000,000 shall be expended for the jail diversion program; provided further, that funds shall be expended at not less than the same level as the prior fiscal year for jail diversion programs in municipalities that provide equal matching funds from other public or private sources; provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027 the department shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means regarding the: (i) number of crisis intervention team and jail diversion efforts; (ii) amount of funding per grant, delineated by city, town or provider; (iii) potential savings achieved; (iv) recommendations for expansion; and (v) outcomes measured; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a grant to the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Inc. to provide assistance in connecting consumers to licensed clinical social workers through the Therapy Matcher program; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended on the expansion of low threshold, safe haven housing for mentally ill men and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report women who have been chronically homeless and are currently living in emergency shelters or on the streets in Boston; provided further, that the department shall expend not less than $250,000 for the assisted outpatient treatment program at Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. to treat residents who suffer from serious and persistent mental illness and experience repeated interaction with law enforcement or have a high rate of recurring hospitalization due to mental illness, either through a voluntary agreement with the resident or by a court order mandating that the resident receive the treatment described in this program; provided further, that $19,000,000 may be expended for the department's emergency room diversion initiative to stabilize adults in crisis; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc. for costs associated with opening a licensed outpatient mental health clinic in the city of Quincy; and provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the International Institute of New England, Inc. for culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services…. ...................................................................................................... $695,076,424 5046-2000 For homelessness services .............................................................................. $27,421,425 5046-4000 For the department of mental health, which may expend not more than $125,000 in retained revenues collected from occupancy fees charged to the tenants in the creative housing option in community environments, or CHOICE, program under chapter 167 of the acts of 1987; provided, that all fees collected under said CHOICE program shall be expended for the routine maintenance and repair of its facilities ....................................................... $125,000 5047-0001 For emergency service programs and acute inpatient mental health care services; provided, that the department of mental health shall require a performance specification to be developed for safe aftercare options for adults upon release from acute inpatient mental health care services; and provided further, that the emergency service programs shall take all reasonable steps to identify and invoice the third-party insurer of all persons serviced by the programs ................................................................................... $22,035,764 5055-0000 For forensic services provided by the department of mental health; provided, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended for juvenile court clinics ................................................................................................................. $17,518,309 5095-0015 For the operation of hospital facilities and community-based mental health services; provided, that in order to comply with the decision in Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring, 527 U.S. 581 (1999) and to enhance care for clients, the department of mental health shall discharge clients residing in inpatient facilities to residential services in the community if the following criteria are met: (i) the client is deemed clinically suited for a more integrated setting; (ii) the community residential service capacity and resources available are sufficient to provide each client with an equal or improved level of service; and (iii) the cost to the commonwealth of serving the client in the community is less than or equal to the cost of serving the client in inpatient care; provided further, that any client transferred to another inpatient facility as the result of a facility closure shall receive a level of care that is equal to or greater than the care that had been provided at the closed facility; provided further, that the department may allocate funds of not more than $5,000,000 from this item to item 5046-0000, as necessary, under allocation plans submitted to the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before any transfer for residential Conference Committee Report and day services for clients formerly receiving inpatient care at the centers and facilities; provided further, that the department shall maintain not less than 671 inpatient beds in its system in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that of said 671 beds, not less than 45 beds shall be continuing care inpatient beds on the campus of Taunton state hospital; and provided further, that within the existing appropriation, the department may operate more beds at Taunton state hospital ............................................................... $395,160,989 5095-0017 For the purposes of a loan forgiveness program for clinical behavioral health workers across the department of mental health; provided, that the department shall create a loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement program for clinical behavioral health workers, including but not limited to nurse practitioners, psychologists, psychiatrists, peer counselors and behavioral health navigators; and provided further, that not later than September 30, 2026, the department of mental health shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the framework and eligibility criteria of the program; (ii) the number of participants in the program; and (iii) the average amount forgiven per person in the program ......................................................................................... $3,000,000 Department of Developmental Services. 5911-1003 For the administration and operation of the department of developmental services; provided, that the department shall not charge user fees for transportation or community day services; provided further, that the department shall not charge fees for eligibility determination for services provided by the department or for applications or requests for transfer of guardianship; provided further, that regional employment collaboratives shall be funded at not less than the amount funded in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that the department shall issue a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means not later than February 19, 2027 detailing: (i) significant expense increases incurred by the department; (ii) measures implemented by the department to reduce costs; and (iii) improved outcomes in programs and services funded by the department; provided further, that the commissioner of developmental services may transfer funds between items 5920-2025, 5920-2000, 5911-2000 and 5920-3000; provided further, that the commissioner shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before any such transfer; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Operation House Call at Arc Massachusetts, Inc. to maintain and expand training to medical students and other graduate level health care professionals to work with individuals with autism and other developmental and intellectual disabilities; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Massachusetts memorial medical center and the University of Massachusetts medical school based on the patient-centered medical home concept; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Raising Harts Corporation located in the town of Hanover for inclusive programming for individuals with disabilities; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Attleboro Enterprises Incorporated for the creation of a program center to support adults with a broad range of neurodiverse and intellectual and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report developmental disabilities in the town of Plainville and for the creation of a wheelchair garden in the city known as the town of North Attleborough ........ $107,762,218 5920-2000 For vendor-operated, community-based residential adult services, including intensive individual supports; provided, that annualized funding shall be expended for turning 22 clients who began receiving services in fiscal year 2025 under item 5920-5000 of section 2 of chapter 140 of the acts of 2024; provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the department of developmental services shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the use of shared- living services which shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) number of clients living in shared-living placements, broken down by age and location; (ii) average cost of shared-living services; (iii) number of clients living in a shared-living placement with individuals they knew prior to the arrangement; (iv) department’s oversight of the application and placement process; (v) safeguards in place for clients receiving these services; and (vi) potential for growth of the program; provided further, that the commissioner of developmental services may transfer funds from this item to item 5920-2010, as necessary, under an allocation plan that shall detail, by object class, the distribution of the funds to be transferred and that shall be submitted to the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before any such transfer; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Cape Abilities, Inc. to create energy- efficient exterior transformation of their primary service hub for individuals with disabilities; and provided further, that not more than $5,000,000 shall be transferred from this item in fiscal year 2027…. ..................................... $2,067,601,853 5920-2003 For supportive technology and remote services for individuals served by the department of developmental services ......................................................... $5,227,910 5920-2010 For state-operated, community-based residential services for adults, including community-based health services; provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Berkshire Family and Individual Resources, Inc.; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Harbor Health Services, Inc. to be used for equipment and technology improvements at their Harbor Community Health Center in the village of Hyannis in the city known as the town of Barnstable ....................................... $372,359,320 5920-2025 For community-based day and work programs and associated transportation costs for adults; provided, that the department of developmental services shall provide transportation which shall be prioritized by need; provided further, that the department shall support individuals with disabilities who transitioned from employment services offered at sheltered workshops to community-based employment as part of the commonwealth’s employment first initiative; provided further, that any public-private partnerships with employers and nonprofits shall encourage the highest level of independence among individuals with disabilities and shall provide options to maximize community involvement and participation; provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the number of eligible individuals employed in community-based employment in fiscal year 2026 and the number estimated for fiscal year 2027; (ii) the number and types of community-based employment partners; (iii) the outcomes measured; and (iv) recommendations for expansion; provided further, that the Conference Committee Report commissioner of developmental services may transfer such funds from this item to items 5920-2000, 5911-2000, 5920-3000, 5920-5000 and 5930-1000; and provided further, that the commissioner shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before any such transfer ................................................................................. $313,470,092 5920-3000 For respite services and intensive family supports ......................................... $131,417,406 5920-3010 For contracted support services for families of children with autism through the autism division at the department of developmental services; provided, that the department shall expend not less than $5,500,000 to provide services under the children’s autism spectrum disorder waiver under section 1915 of the Social Security Act; provided further, that the waiver shall include children with autism spectrum disorder ages 0 to 8, inclusive, including children with autism spectrum disorder ages 0 to 3, inclusive, who are receiving services through the department of public health’s early intervention program; provided further, that the department of developmental services shall take all steps necessary to ensure that the waiver program is fully enrolled and that eligible children with autism immediately begin to receive services under said waiver; provided further, that the department shall immediately file any waiver amendment that may be necessary with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to comply with the requirements of this item; provided further, that not later than January 19, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on education and the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities on: (i) the number of contracted support services provided for families with children with autism under this item; (ii) the costs associated with such services; (iii) the services provided by the children’s autism spectrum disorder waiver, with information regarding the number of children enrolled in the waiver and receiving services; (iv) the linguistic and cultural diversity, age, gender and geographic representation of the applicants and the children enrolled in the program; (v) the department’s plans to continue to assess the demand for waiver services; (vi) any plans by the executive office of health and human services to expand the waiver for children on the autism spectrum of all ages in the future; and (vii) other information determined to be relevant by the department; and provided further, that the department shall submit copies of amended waivers to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on education and the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities upon submission of the amendment ................................................. $7,907,222 5920-3020 For the implementation of chapter 226 of the acts of 2014, including services and supports for individuals with a developmental disability attributable to autism spectrum disorder, Smith-Magenis syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome; provided, that the department shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the: (i) number of individuals eligible for services; (ii) number of eligible individuals served; (iii) type of services provided; (iv) cost per service; and (v) cost of services per individual; and provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the commission on autism established in section 217 of chapter 6 of the General Laws ......................... $102,467,129 5920-3025 For funding to support initiatives to address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities who are aging including, but not limited to, individuals with Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, through the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report identification of best practices for services for affected individuals, including: (i) medical care coordination models that address conditions common to individuals with developmental disabilities who are aging; (ii) training for direct care and other staff in the identification of dementia or other age-related conditions; and (iii) the collection of data regarding the effectiveness of the initiatives included in this item; provided, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department of developmental services shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the status of these initiatives, which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) the number of participants served by each initiative; (b) the participant outcomes, including impacts on the physical and cognitive health of participants; (c) the cost of each initiative and the cost per participant; (d) the implementation plans for these initiatives in fiscal years 2028 and 2029; and (e) recommendations for enhancing the care of individuals with developmental disabilities who are aging ................................................................ $98,010 5920-5000 For services to clients of the department who turn 22 years of age during fiscal years 2026 and 2027 ............................................................................. $110,347,273 5930-1000 For the operation of facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities; provided, that in order to comply with the decision in Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring, 527 U.S. 581 (1999) and to enhance care for clients, the department of developmental services shall discharge clients residing in intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities or ICF/IID, to residential services in the community if: (i) the client is deemed clinically suited for a more integrated setting; (ii) community residential service capacity and resources available are sufficient to provide each client with an equal or improved level of service; and (iii) the cost to the commonwealth of serving the client in the community is less than or equal to the cost of serving the client in an ICF/IID; provided further, that any client transferred to another ICF/IID as the result of a facility closure shall receive a level of care that is equal to or greater than the level of care that had been provided at the closed ICF/IID; provided further, that the department may allocate funds from this item to items 5920-2000, 5920- 2010 and 5920-2025, as necessary, under allocation plans that shall be submitted to the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 30 days before any transfer for residential and day services for clients formerly receiving inpatient care at an ICF/IID; and provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the department shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, on: (a) all efforts to comply with the decision in Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring, 527 U.S. 581 (1999); (b) the enhancement of care within available resources to clients served by the department; and (c) the steps taken to consolidate or close an ICF/IID ............................................................................................................. $134,334,811 BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS. 7000-9101 For the operation of the board of library commissioners .................................... $2,052,106 7000-9401 For state aid to regional public libraries; provided, that the board of library commissioners may provide quarterly advances of funds as it deems appropriate under clauses (1) and (3) of section 19C of chapter 78 of the General Laws to regional public library systems throughout each fiscal year, in compliance with the office of the comptroller’s regulations on state Conference Committee Report grants pursuant to 815 C.M.R. 2.00; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, in calculating the fiscal year 2027 distribution of funds appropriated in this item, the board shall employ the population figures used to calculate the fiscal year 2026 distribution; provided further, that the board shall provide funds for the continued operation of a single regional library system to serve the different geographic regions of the commonwealth; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the library for the commonwealth shall receive not less than 47.5 cents for each resident of the commonwealth; and provided further, that said amount shall not exceed 25 per cent of the amount appropriated under this item ...................... $19,380,000 7000-9402 For the talking book library at the Worcester public library .................................... $726,181 7000-9406 For the Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library in the city of Watertown, including the operation of the machine lending agency ...................................... $4,134,510 7000-9501 For state aid to public libraries; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no city or town shall receive funds from this item in any year when the appropriation of the city or town for free public library service is below an amount equal to 102.5 per cent of the average of the appropriations for free public library services for the 3 years immediately preceding; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the board of library commissioners may grant waivers in excess of the waiver limit set forth under the second paragraph of section 19A of chapter 78 of the General Laws for fiscal year 2027 for not more than 1 year; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, of the amount by which this item exceeds the amount appropriated under item 7000-9501 of section 2 of chapter 194 of the acts of 1998, funds shall be distributed under the guidelines of the municipal equalization grant program, the library incentive grant program and the nonresident circulation offset program; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, any payment made under this item shall be deposited with the treasurer of the city or town and held in a separate account and shall be expended by the public library of that city or town without appropriation .......................................................................................................................... $20,400,000 7000-9506 For the technology and automated resource sharing networks .......................... $6,296,144 7000-9508 For the Massachusetts Center for the Book, Inc., chartered as the commonwealth affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress; provided, that the Massachusetts Center for the Book, Inc. shall continue its work as a public-private partnership ................................................... $428,400 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Office of the Secretary. 7002-1091 For the development and operation of career technical institutes in vocational-technical schools in partnership with industry and community stakeholders; provided, that career technical institutes shall build out industry recognized credentialing pathways for adult learners in technical and trade fields to retrain and grow the workforce; provided further, that at the direction of the secretary of labor and workforce development, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report development funds may be transferred to the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund established in section 2WWW of chapter 29 of the General Laws to issue competitive grants to support the start-up and educational costs of career technical institutes; and provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association for workforce development training opportunities and technical education in secondary and post-secondary schools for careers in the marine trades ............................................................................................ $9,048,244 General Fund ........................................................ 66.41% Gaming Economic Development Fund ................. 33.59% 7003-0100 For the operation of the executive office of labor and workforce development; provided, that not later than February 23, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, including, but not limited to: (i) sector by sector barriers to workers returning to work during the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic, including the retail sector; and (ii) current programs that may be utilized to target the workforce in each sector; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for transportation costs related to the America Reads/Counts program; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for Urban League of Eastern of Massachusetts, Inc. for workforce development programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to support staffing at African Cultural Services Inc in the city of Waltham; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Year Up, Inc. to implement workforce development programs that provide job opportunities for young adults; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to for a grant program at St. Mary's Center for Women and Children, Inc. in the Dorchester neighborhood of the city of Boston for workforce development and educational programming for women; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Community Action Inc.’s Make It Haverhill program to support their workforce training, digital literacy and other supportive services ....................... $2,902,440 7003-0101 For the costs of core administrative functions performed within the executive office of labor and workforce development; provided, that common functions that may be designated core administrative functions include, without limitation, human resources, financial management, information technology, legal, procurement and asset management; provided further, that the executive office shall, in consultation with the comptroller, develop a detailed plan for the expenditure of said funds, and for increasing efficiency and reducing costs through shared services; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the secretary of labor and workforce development and the comptroller shall jointly submit the plan to the joint committee on labor and workforce development and the house and senate committees on ways and means; and provided further, that the General Fund shall be reimbursed the amount appropriated in this item attributed to the department of industrial accidents based on rates approved by the office of the comptroller and for associated indirect and direct fringe benefit costs from assessments levied under section 65 of chapter 152 of the General Laws ....................................................................... $20,446,536 7003-0150 For the operation of a re-entry workforce development and supportive services program for formerly incarcerated individuals transitioning from a Conference Committee Report house of correction or the department of correction to a steady job or career; provided, that funds shall be used for: (i) job training for formerly incarcerated individuals in order to facilitate job placement; (ii) wage subsidies to facilitate private sector employment and professional development; and (iii) support services and programs for court-involved youths; provided further, that the executive office of labor and workforce development shall take all necessary steps to secure private sector funding for this program; provided further, that the executive office shall coordinate with a local public or private nonprofit university to examine and develop a longitudinal evaluation framework to assess the efficacy and efficiency of the program; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for New England Culinary Arts Training; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Liberal Arts for Returning Citizens Project at Clark University to support its programs and operations; and provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means describing the administrative functions of the program, client outcomes and plans for the longitudinal evaluation framework ....................................................................... $2,500,250 Gaming Economic Development Fund .................... 100% 7003-0151 For the purposes of expanding and diversifying registered apprenticeships including, but not limited to, in the priority manufacturing, health care and information technology industries; provided, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation, Inc. to increase career pathways for the life sciences sector ......... $3,583,577 Department of Economic Research. 7003-0105 For the operation of the department of economic research ................................... $780,308 Department of Labor Standards. 7003-0152 For the operation of the division of apprenticeship standards ............................... $360,324 7003-0200 For the operation of the department of labor standards ..................................... $4,747,296 7003-0201 For the department of labor standards, which may expend not more than $454,428 received from fees collected under section 3A of chapter 23 of the General Laws and civil fines issued under section 197B of chapter 111 of the General Laws, section 46R of chapter 140 of the General Laws and section 6F½ of chapter 149 of the General Laws .................................................. $454,428 Department of Labor Relations. 7003-0900 For the operation of the department of labor relations ........................................ $3,741,076 7003-0902 For the operation of the joint labor management committee for municipal police and fire ......................................................................................................... $350,000 Department of Career Services. 7002-0012 For a youth-at-risk program targeting high-risk areas; provided, that these funds may be expended for the development and implementation of a Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report year-round employment program for youth-at-risk and existing year-round employment programs, including programs that serve youth who are not more than 25 years of age, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth, youth of color, youth of all abilities, national origins and religions and low-income youth, including single income households, youth who are experiencing housing insecurity and other youth determined to be eligible by the Commonwealth Corporation; provided, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Allston- Brighton Community Development Corporation to continue their youth development grant program supporting local youth-based organizations in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Malden for the Mayor’s Youth Employment program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Essex National Heritage for the Future Leaders program to employ underserved youth in Essex County; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to LEAP for Education, Inc. for the New Era Fund program and operations to expand paid internships, career readiness experiences, industry-aligned opportunities, training systems and coordinated youth support across the cities of Salem and Lynn, while strengthening alignment with MyCAP and other school-based career readiness efforts; provided further, that $500,000 of these funds shall be matched by private organizations; provided further, that the Commonwealth Corporation shall partner with the school-to-career connecting activities program at the department of elementary and secondary education to develop appropriate connections between the 2 programs; and provided further, that funds shall be available for expenditure through September 1, 2027, prior appropriation continued ........................................................................................................... $15,565,000 Gaming Economic Development Fund ................. 78.80% General Fund ........................................................ 21.20% 7003-0606 For the operation and maintenance of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Inc. to maintain and promote manufacturing as an integral part of the economy, and for programs designed to assist small and mid-sized manufacturing companies ............................................................... $2,000,000 7003-0607 For the Commonwealth Corporation for an employment training program for unemployed young adults with disabilities; provided, that funds shall be awarded competitively by the Commonwealth Corporation to community- based organizations with recognized success in creating strong collaborations with employers to consider young adults with disabilities; and provided further, that a community-based organization that receives funding under this item shall provide extensive training and internship programming and ongoing post-placement support for participants and employers ............................................................................................................ $1,000,000 Gaming Economic Development Fund .................... 100% 7003-0608 For the 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund to deliver innovative worker training for eligible health care workers to improve the lives of health care workers, reduce costs and improve the quality of health care provided by MassHealth personal care attendants and provided at nursing homes, community health centers, hospitals and health systems ...................... $1,000,000 Conference Committee Report 7003-0800 For the operation of the MassHire department of career services; provided, that funds may be expended for the MassHire Workforce System .................... $2,012,922 7003-0803 For the operation of the one-stop career centers, including workforce development services for priority populations and emergency assistance shelter clients; provided, that the career centers shall, in coordination with the executive office of labor and workforce development, establish parameters for regular data reporting ................................................................. $7,927,586 Gaming Economic Development Fund .................... 100% 7003-1206 For the Massachusetts Service Alliance, Inc., to administer state service corps grants and provide training and support to volunteer and service organizations ....................................................................................................... $1,686,000 7003-1207 For the operation of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Workforce Development Programs, Inc. to provide dislocated worker assistance, layoff aversion and job training with a focus on pathways to quality careers through traditional and non-traditional apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training ................................................................................................................... $150,000 Department of Industrial Accidents. 7003-0500 For the operation and administrative expenses of the department of industrial accidents; provided, that not later than January 29, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the scope, objective and results of grant recipients’ safety training program; and provided further, that the General Fund shall be reimbursed the amount appropriated in this item and for associated indirect and direct fringe benefit costs from assessments levied under section 65 of chapter 152 of the General Laws ...................................... $23,822,988 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Office of the Secretary. 7002-0010 For the operation of the office of the secretary of economic development, including the operation of the Massachusetts permit regulatory office and the operation of the office of the director of wireless and broadband affairs; provided, that agencies within the executive office may, with the prior approval of the secretary, streamline and improve administrative operations pursuant to interdepartmental service agreements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations, Inc., to offer organizational capacity building, staff training, technical assistance and other supports to certified community development corporations and other community development non-profits; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for LEADS, Inc. to support leadership development; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for MassChallenge, Inc. to provide support for entrepreneurial programs; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for East Somerville Main Streets in the city of Somerville; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Asian American Women's Political Initiative for Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report programming needs; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Beacon Communities Charitable Fund, Inc. for the Tierney Learning Center; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Historic New England to support its Welcome Center, programs and exhibits; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Pal Pueblo, Inc. community organization; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to develop an industrial lands analysis for the region to help guide future land use decisions, infrastructure investments and regional economic development strategies; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended as a grant to SouthCoast Community Foundation, Inc. to provide supports to local or regional community-based organizations; and provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to MetroWest Nonprofit Network, Inc. for a nonprofit management certificate program ......................................................... $6,978,815 7002-0017 For the provision of information technology services within the executive office of economic development ......................................................................... $2,176,276 7002-0025 For operational support grants to community action agencies; provided, that criteria for the distribution of the grants, including minimum or maximum grant size, eligible uses and any relevant reporting and accountability measures shall be developed jointly with the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, Inc. or MASSCAP; and provided further, that the grants shall be used to assist the agencies in their mission to assist residents of the commonwealth living with low incomes to stabilize their lives and achieve economic prosperity, and in creating and expanding opportunity for those residents in the neighborhoods and municipalities where they live and work ............................................................................................................ $3,000,000 7002-0032 For the operation of the Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation established in section 3 of chapter 40J of the General Laws and doing business as the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, including the John Adams Innovation Institute ......................................................................... $3,450,000 7002-0040 For a transfer to the growth capital division at the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency established in section 2 of chapter 23G of the General Laws for the small business technical assistance grant program; provided, that grants shall be disbursed to community development corporations certified under chapter 40H of the General Laws, nonprofit community development financial institutions certified by the United States Department of the Treasury or nonprofit community- based organizations to provide technical assistance or training programs to businesses with not more than 20 employees; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to ACT Lawrence Inc. to empower residents with a range of community development initiatives and activities such as affordable housing, foreclosure prevention, first-time homebuyer education, family financial literacy and business and youth development; and provided further, that priority shall be given to those organizations that focus on reaching underserved markets and to worker cooperatives and businesses governed by employee stock ownership plans; provided further, that grants recipients shall be notified of grant awards not later than October 1, 2026; and provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the growth capital division at the Massachusetts Development Conference Committee Report Finance Agency shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on community development and small businesses detailing the: (i) community development corporations that received grants in fiscal year 2026; (ii) community development corporations that received or are expected to receive grants in fiscal year 2027; and (iii) criteria considered in the distribution of these grants .................................................................................................................. $5,050,000 7002-0081 For the operation of the Social Enterprise grant program, to be administered as a competitive grant by the executive office of economic development ............. $1,000,000 7002-1502 For the Transformative Development Fund established in section 46 of chapter 23G of the General Laws; provided, that the initiative shall be developed in consultation with the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations and the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth, Inc. and shall focus on identifying and implementing strategies for reclaiming vacant, abandoned and blighted properties and restoring them to productive use as homeownership opportunities or rental housing, as well as on capacity-building at the local level to address this need .............................................................................................................................. $250,000 7002-1517 For technical assistance to municipalities to promote compact, walkable downtowns that have a vibrant mix of commercial and residential uses, cultural and recreational amenities and access to public transportation ................... $600,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES. 7004-0001 For the operation of the commission on Indian affairs ........................................... $157,954 7004-0099 For the operation of the executive office of housing and livable communities; provided, that the executive office may make expenditures against federal grants for certain direct and indirect costs under a cost overhead allocation plan approved by the comptroller; provided further, that the comptroller shall maintain an account on the state accounting and reporting system to make these expenditures; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Revitalize Community Development Corporation to support the growth of service to more low- income individuals in need and filling a gap in serving individuals at home to prevent the need for hospitalization; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for Maverick Landing Community Services, Inc. to provide information, education and assistance on housing rights and eviction and foreclosure issues including, completing and submitting housing assistance applications for tenants and small homeowners, through a housing support station in the East Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that expenditures made against the account shall not be subject to appropriation and may include the cost of personnel; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office may conduct annual verifications of household income levels based upon state tax returns to administer the state and federal housing subsidy programs funded by items 7004-0108, 7004-9005, 7004-9024, 7004-9030, 7004-9033 and 7004-9316 of this section and items 7004-9009, 7004-9014, 7004-9019 and 7004-9020 of section 2D; provided further, that as a condition of eligibility or continued occupancy by an applicant or tenant, the executive office may require disclosure of the social security numbers of the applicant or tenant and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report members of the applicant’s or tenant’s household solely for use in verification of income eligibility; provided further, that the executive office may deny or terminate participation in subsidy programs for failure by an applicant or tenant to provide a social security number for use in verification of income eligibility; provided further, that the executive office may consult with the department of revenue, the department of transitional assistance or any other state or federal agency to conduct said income verification; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, these state agencies shall consult and cooperate with the executive office and furnish any information in the possession of the agencies including, but not limited to, tax returns and applications for public assistance or financial aid; provided further, that in conducting income verifications, the executive office may enter into an interdepartmental service agreement with the department of revenue to utilize the department of revenue’s wage reporting and bank match system to verify the income and eligibility of participants in federally-assisted housing programs and that of members of the participants’ households; provided further, that notwithstanding section 12 of chapter 490 of the acts of 1980, the executive office may authorize neighborhood housing services corporations to retain, reassign and reloan funds received in repayment of loans made under the neighborhood housing services rehabilitation program; provided further, that not later than September 16, 2026, the executive office shall promulgate and uniformly enforce regulations clarifying that a household that otherwise qualifies for any preference or priority for state-subsidized housing based on homeless or at-risk status shall retain that preference or priority notwithstanding receipt of assistance that is intended to be temporary including, but not limited to, any temporary or bridge subsidies provided with state or federal funds, which shall include households receiving assistance under item said 7004-0108 after July 1, 2013; provided further, that the executive office shall operate local offices in the 10 cities and towns in which the executive office maintained office locations as of January 1, 2026 in order to continue to accept in-person applications and provide other services related to the emergency assistance housing program funded by item 7004-0101; provided further, that the offices shall have sufficient staffing to determine eligibility promptly and provide other program services to families; provided further, that the executive office may operate additional local offices in other municipalities that are geographically convenient to those families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness; provided further, that not later than September 2, 2026, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to, for each local office: (i) the municipality in which each office is located; (ii) the ways in which applicants can submit applications and connect with staff, including, if available, in-person, by telephone and online; (iii) the daily business hours of in-person and telephonic operation of each office; (iv) the number of full-time equivalent staff assigned to each office; (v) the average wait time for direct communication with a staff member whether in-person or by telephone; and (vi) any steps the executive office plans to take to increase accessibility to intake services related to emergency assistance housing programs across the commonwealth; provided further, that at least annually, the executive office shall conduct staff trainings which shall include, but not be limited to, notice of changes in laws related to items of appropriation under the administration of the executive office; provided further, that the executive office shall provide the caseload forecasting office with enrollment data and any other information pertinent to caseload forecasting that is Conference Committee Report requested by the office on a monthly basis; provided further, that such information shall be provided in a manner that meets all applicable federal and state privacy and security requirements; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, Inc. to protect residents from housing discrimination; and provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for technical assistance for municipalities implementing the seasonal community designation under section 32 of chapter 23B of the General Laws; ............................................... $22,400,301 7004-0100 For the operations of the homeless shelter and services unit, including the compensation of caseworkers and support personnel; provided, that the executive office of housing and livable communities shall take steps to extend intake hours for families seeking assistance from item 7004-0101; and provided further, that not less than $2,240,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for a grant program to providers as contracted service coordinators, to provide supportive recovery housing, such as sober and halfway housing, for individuals to continue their recovery .................................. $29,515,982 7004-0101 For certain expenses of the emergency housing assistance program under section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws, including homelessness prevention, diversion and strategic re-housing, and contracted family shelters; provided, that eligibility shall be limited to families with incomes at or below 115 per cent of the 2026 or a later-issued higher federal poverty level; provided further, that any family whose income exceeds 200 per cent of the federal poverty level for a sustained and consecutive period of 120 days while the family is receiving assistance funded by this item shall become ineligible for assistance; provided further, that families who are eligible for assistance through a temporary emergency family shelter shall include families who: (i) are at risk of domestic abuse in their current housing situation or are homeless because they fled domestic violence and have not had access to safe, permanent housing since leaving the housing situation that they fled; (ii) through no fault of their own, are homeless due to fire, flood or natural disaster; (iii) through no fault of their own, have been subject to eviction from their most recent housing due to: (a) foreclosure; (b) condemnation; (c) conduct by a guest or former household member who is not part of the household seeking emergency shelter and over whose conduct the remaining household members had no control; or (d) nonpayment of rent caused by a documented medical condition or diagnosed disability or caused by a documented loss of income within the last 12 months directly as a result of a change in household composition or a loss of income source through no fault of the family; or (iv) are in a housing situation where they are not the primary leaseholder or are in a housing situation not meant for human habitation and where there is a substantial health and safety risk to the family that is likely to result in significant harm should the family remain in the housing situation; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Boston GLASS programming through Justice Resource Institute Health program to reengage the community into services offered by bolstering its 3 main service areas which are the drop-in space, STI testing, and therapy; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for Horizons for Homeless Children, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Jewish Family Services of Metrowest to develop a collaborative partnership for implementing innovative housing solutions, including the education related to and development of accessory dwelling units; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for El Buen Samaritano Food Program, Inc, in partnership with Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report the city of Worcester’s division of emergency management, to support the creation and administration of a support center for individuals displaced by building fires; provided further, that benefits under this item shall only be provided to families consisting entirely of residents of the commonwealth who are citizens of the United States or persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence or otherwise permanently residing under the color of law in the United States, except in cases where a child in the family is a citizen of the United States, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence or a person permanently residing under color of law in the United States; provided further, that temporary emergency assistance shall be provided to families who, on the date of application for emergency assistance, have no other feasible alternative housing as defined under 760 CMR 67.06(1)(b), whether in the commonwealth or elsewhere, and who, but for not having spent 1 night in a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings including, but not limited to, a car, park, abandoned building, medical facility, bus or train station, airport or campground, would be eligible for emergency assistance under clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive; provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities shall submit quarterly reports, broken down by month, to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing expenditures under the preceding proviso, including: (1) the number of families who received emergency assistance under the preceding proviso; (2) the number of families entering the emergency assistance system after having already stayed in a place not meant for human habitation; (3) the number of families entering the emergency assistance system having stayed in a place not meant for human habitation after having requested services provided for in this item within the preceding 6 months and within the preceding week; (4) the number of families described under clause (3) who received a written denial of their request for services prior to staying in a place not meant for human habitation and the number who neither entered the emergency shelter system nor received a written denial on the day of their request; and (5) available data on the race and ethnicity of the families described under clauses (1) to (4) inclusive; provided further, that nothing contained in this item shall require that emergency assistance be provided to a family that, on the date of application for emergency assistance, has other feasible housing as defined under said 760 CMR 67.06(1)(b), whether in the commonwealth or elsewhere, and that said housing adequately accommodates the size and disabilities of the family; provided further, that not less than annually, the executive office shall provide training to relevant staff to ensure compliance with legal requirements related to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program, including eligibility based on a family having no other feasible alternative housing as defined under said 760 CMR 67.06(1)(b); provided further, that the executive office shall collaborate with the executive office of health and human services, the Massachusetts interagency council on housing and homelessness and family homelessness service providers on strategies and best practices for the prevention of family homelessness; provided further, that the health and safety risk shall be determined by the department of children and families or a department-approved entity through risk assessments; provided further, that a family who receives emergency housing assistance due to domestic abuse shall be connected to the appropriate social service agency; provided further, that temporary assistance under this item shall be terminated upon the offer of available housing or other assistance sufficient to maintain or stabilize housing; provided further, that a family may not decline an offer for available Conference Committee Report housing if the offer adequately accommodates the size and disabilities of the family and the new housing placement would not result in a job loss for the client; provided further, that any family who declines an adequate offer of available housing or other assistance sufficient to maintain or stabilize housing shall become ineligible for assistance from this item; provided further, that families receiving benefits under this item shall have 30 per cent of their income set aside in a savings account, subject to reasonable exceptions as set forth under executive office regulations in effect in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that the amount saved shall be exempt from otherwise applicable asset limits; provided further, that the family may withdraw the amount placed in savings upon transition to permanent housing or losing eligibility for shelter services; provided further, that families receiving emergency assistance shall receive housing search assistance that attempts to facilitate a sustainable housing placement within 4 weeks of entry into the emergency assistance shelter, motel or hotel; provided further, that families receiving assistance for longer than 32 weeks shall have an executable shelter exit plan that facilitates a housing placement in a new sustainable tenancy or a safe residence including, but not limited to, a placement for which the family is not the primary leaseholder, as soon as possible; provided further, that funds may be advanced to contracted service providers to cover 1-time upfront costs needed to operate shelters; provided further, that as part of executive office efforts to prevent abuse of the emergency assistance program, the executive office shall enter into a wage match agreement with the department of revenue; provided further, that eligibility for shelter by an otherwise eligible family shall not be impaired by prior receipt of any nonshelter benefit; provided further, that an eligible household that is approved for shelter placement shall be placed in a shelter as close as possible to the household’s home community, unless a household requests otherwise; provided further, that if the closest available placement is not within 20 miles of the household’s home community, the executive office shall, to the extent practicable, make best efforts to transfer the household to an appropriate shelter within 20 miles of its home community at the earliest possible date, unless the household requests otherwise; provided further, that the executive office shall notify local school departments of the placement of a family in its district within 5 days of placement; provided further, that the executive office shall make every effort to ensure that children receiving services from this item shall continue attending school in the community in which they lived before receiving services funded from this item; provided further, that the executive office shall use its best efforts to ensure that a family placed by the emergency housing assistance program shall be provided with access to refrigeration and basic cooking facilities; provided further, that if a family with a child under the age of 3 is placed in a hotel or motel, the executive office shall ensure that the hotel or motel provides a crib that meets all state and federal safety codes for each child under the age of 3; provided further, that the executive office may require identity and custody verifications needed to ensure the safety of children prior to placement into shelter; provided further, that the executive office shall verify, through third-party verification or otherwise, prior to placement in an emergency shelter, for each emergency housing assistance applicant, their: (A) identity; (B) Massachusetts residency; (C) relationship status; (D) pregnancy status; and (E) other eligibility requirements in this item and pursuant to 760 CMR 67.00 or any successor regulations; provided further, that the executive office shall not be required to provide shelter to families who are unable to provide required verifications pursuant to the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report previous proviso prior to placement; provided further, that the executive office may offer a case-specific waiver for exigent circumstances and at the discretion of the executive office pursuant to regulations promulgated by the executive office including case-specific waivers for: (I) an imminent threat of domestic violence; (II) families with a family member who has a documented disability; (III) a qualified veteran under clause Forty-third of section 7 of chapter 4 of the General Laws who is not enrolled in services specifically tailored to veterans including, but not limited to, those administered by the executive office of veterans services; and (IV) families with a family member who has a high-risk pregnancy or who has recently given birth; provided further, that the executive office shall require each applicant for emergency housing assistance program benefits to establish residency in the commonwealth; provided further, that an applicant shall be required to show an intent to remain in in the commonwealth, which may be shown through sources of verification accepted by the executive office pursuant to regulations, including documentation showing a person receives MassHealth, documentation showing a person receives public benefits in the commonwealth, a bill or other insurance documentation with an address, email, letter or statement from a licensed health care worker on office letterhead or office email stating that the person lives in the commonwealth or a photo identification issued by the commonwealth; provided further, that families receiving shelter benefits who are found ineligible for continuing shelter benefits shall be eligible for aid pending a timely appeal under said chapter 23B; provided further, that this item shall be subject to appropriation and in the event of a deficiency, nothing in this item shall give rise to or shall be construed as giving rise to any enforceable right or entitlement to services in excess of the amounts appropriated in this item; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, not less than 90 days before promulgating or amending any regulations, administrative practices or policies that would alter eligibility for or the level of benefits under this program, other than that which would benefit the clients, the executive office shall submit a report to the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate setting forth justification for such changes including, but not limited to, any determination by the secretary of housing and livable communities that available appropriations will be insufficient to meet projected expenses and the projected savings from any proposed changes; provided further, that no funds from this item shall be expended for personnel or administrative costs; provided further, that the executive office shall submit quarterly reports, broken down by month, to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing emergency assistance system capacity; provided further, that the executive office shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means, broken down by month, with the most recently available monthly data, including data on the race and ethnicity of all families where available and applicable and expressed as a percentage of the total, on: (A) applications for services provided for in this item and in item 7004-0108 and requests for services under this item and item 7004-0108, with a request for services defined as any point at which the household seeking services provides information to the executive office as part of any enrollment, triage or eligibility determination, regardless of whether a formal application is completed and regardless of whether the contact is by telephone, by office visit or by other means; (B) front-door entries into the emergency assistance system; (C) applications and requests for services provided for Conference Committee Report in this item and in said item 7004-0108 that are denied and the bases of all such denials expressed as a percentage of the total; (D) applications and requests for services provided for in this item and in said item 7004- 0108 that do not result in a formal denial, a front-door entry into the emergency assistance system or verified diversion as a result of HomeBASE household assistance expressed as a percentage of the total; (E) the number of households submitting multiple applications or making multiple requests for services within the previous 1-month period and the previous 6-month period; (F) diversions as a result of HomeBASE household assistance; (G) exits from the emergency assistance system, delineated by reason for exit, including at-fault terminations, exits because the household is no longer income eligible, exits through HomeBASE household assistance with no other subsidy and exits to affordable, subsidized or otherwise assisted housing; (H) the number of applications and requests that do not result in the household entering emergency assistance shelter within 48 hours and for which such non-entry is attributable to each of the following: written denial, pending documentation or verifications, no imminent homelessness or household withdrawal of the application; (I) the average, minimum and maximum cost per family of emergency assistance under this item; (J) the number of families served under this item who required further assistance under this item or under said item 7004-0108 at a later date; (K) the type of assistance later required and provided; (L) the total number of families receiving assistance under item 7004-0101 that have received assistance under this item or said item 7004-0108 during each of the previous 1, 2 and 3 years; (M) the number of children served under this item broken down by age; (N) the number of applications and requests from households that became homeless within 12 months of depleting their HomeBASE household assistance under said item 7004-0108; (O) the reasons for homelessness in the applications and requests received under clause (N) and the number of applications and requests received under said clause (N) that are denied; and (P) the average and maximum length of stay for families currently staying in an emergency assistance shelter placement; provided further, that said quarterly reports shall also include the following information from the department of children and families: (I) the number of families assessed for a health and safety risk in the previous quarter; (II) the number of families determined to be at a substantial health and safety risk; (III) the number of families receiving multiple health and safety assessments within the previous 6-month period; and (IV) the standards used to determine a substantial health and safety risk; provided further, that said quarterly reports shall also include: (i) the number of families that applied for a transfer from their current shelter placement to a unit that can accommodate their disability-related needs, delineated by reason for the application; (ii) the number of families whose applications for reasonable accommodation have been approved but that are waiting for transfer due to lack of available units able to accommodate their disability-related needs, delineated by category of accommodation including, but not limited to, access to cooking facilities, first-floor or elevator access, non-carpeted unit, physical modification to unit, scattered site unit, geographic proximity to service providers and wheelchair accessibility; (iii) the number of families currently in shelter units located more than 20 miles away from their home community; (iv) the number of families with at least 1 child who attends a school other than the child’s school of origin as a result of placement in a shelter unit outside of their home community; (v) both the average and maximum number of days that families spend in placements under the circumstances described in clauses (ii) to (iv), inclusive, prior to Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report being transferred to a shelter unit for which none of the circumstances in said clauses (ii) to (iv), inclusive, apply; (vi) the percentage of applications for a transfer that were approved; and (vii) the average number of days and the maximum number of days between the application submission and the approval; provided further, that funds shall be expended on shelter units suitable to meet the needs of households with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation; provided further, that funds shall be expended for expenses incurred as a result of families being housed in hotels due to the unavailability of contracted shelter beds; and provided further, that not less than $800,000 shall be expended for the Home Works program to provide opportunities for children in the emergency housing assistance program to attend out-of-school time and summer programming run by youth-serving organizations; provided further, that a youth-serving organization shall apply to contract with the executive office of housing and livable communities to receive contract slots to serve children in the Home Works program; provided further, that the executive office may expend funds for the administration and implementation of the Home Works program ..................................................................................... $259,900,648 7004-0102 For the homelessness program to assist individuals who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless, including assistance to organizations that provide shelter, transitional housing and services that help individuals avoid entry into shelters or successfully exit shelters; provided, that no organization providing services to the homeless shall receive less than an average per bed, per night rate of $25; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the United Way of Pioneer Valley on behalf of the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness to facilitate regional coordination across Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire Counties to prevent and end homelessness with a Housing First approach that centers around racial equity; provided further, that no funds shall be expended for costs associated with the homeless management information system; provided further, that the executive office shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the contracts awarded to service providers; provided further, that the reports shall include, but not be limited to: (i) each contracted service provider; (ii) the amount of the contracts; (iii) a description of the services to be provided; (iv) the length of said contract; and (v) the date upon which each contract was executed; provided further, that not less than $94,000,000 appropriated in this item shall be allocated to contracted service providers of homeless individuals in fiscal year 2020; and provided further, that programs currently providing shelter may renegotiate how to use said program's shelter fund, with the agreement of the executive office and the host municipality, to provide alternative services proven to be effective, including housing first models, transitional housing and diversion away from shelters .......................................................................................... $114,086,718 7004-0104 For the home and healthy for good program operated by the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, Inc. to reduce the incidence of chronic and long-term homelessness in the commonwealth; provided, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to continue a supportive housing initiative for unaccompanied homeless young adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning; provided further, that the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, Inc. shall be solely responsible for the administration of this program; provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, Inc. shall submit a report to the executive office of housing and Conference Committee Report livable communities, the joint committee on housing the house and senate committees on ways and means and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, detailing: (i) the number of people served, including available demographic information; (ii) the average cost per participant; (iii) whether participants have previously received services from the executive office; and (iv) any projected cost-savings to the commonwealth associated with this program; and provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, Inc. for the purpose of promotion, resource development and technical assistance related to the creation of permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness and other solutions to homelessness ................................................................... $8,890,000 7004-0105 For permanent supportive housing units to house individuals experiencing homelessness and mitigate overcrowding in homeless shelters; provided, that not less than $2,100,000 may be expended to sustain low-threshold sponsor-based leasing that had been previously linked to the pay-for- success projects funded through the Social Innovation Financing Trust Fund established under section 35VV of chapter 10 of the General Laws; provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities shall prioritize geographic equity when expending funds from this item; provided further, that the executive office may contract directly with the organizations that received Social Innovation Financing vouchers funded under item 7004-9024 in fiscal year 2022; and provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the distribution methodology and locations of units supported by this item ............ $10,572,875 7004-0106 For the continued implementation and evaluation of the homeless family preference in private multi-family housing program established by New Lease for Homeless Families, Inc. ......................................................................... $250,000 7004-0107 For the administration of local housing programs; provided, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Friendly House, Inc. in the city of Worcester; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Quinsigamond Village Community Center,Inc. at Greenwood park in the city of Worcester; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Housing Assistance Corporation for the development of housing and project feasibility studies to expedite the creation of year- round housing, and for technical assistance related to accessory dwelling units for year-round rentals; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Housing Families Inc. for its homeless children program in Malden; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Emmaus, Inc. to support their shelter and services to the homeless population of Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the North Attleborough Housing Authority to purchase furniture and other needs for the properties’ common areas; provided, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the Mansfield Housing Authority to purchase furniture and other needs for the properties’ common areas; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. to support the Heal Lawrence program in providing critical emergency relocation assistance, comprehensive stabilization services, and proactive community education for families displaced by fires and other residential emergencies in the city of Lawrence; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report for homelessness prevention service; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the Saving Towards Affordable and Sustainable Homeownership program administered by the Massachusetts Affordable Homeownership Alliance, Inc. to assist first-generation homebuyers in a regionally equitable manner to benefit communities throughout the commonwealth; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a van for the Housing Corporation of Arlington; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the New Americans Community Development Corporation to support the development of affordable housing; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Compass Working Capital, Inc. to support the expansion of the Family Self-Sufficiency program to eligible households in the greater Boston area; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation to assist with planning, programming and operations; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for SouthCoast Fair Housing, Inc. to promote equitable access to safe, affordable housing for all residents throughout Bristol and Plymouth counties; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. for its mobile homeless outreach team for service in the cities of Boston, Everett, Malden and Medford; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Community Action Agency of Somerville, Inc. for tenant rights education and advocacy; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the city of Somerville to continue a short- term housing bridge pilot program to facilitate interim housing stability for individuals applying for more affordable permanent housing situations; provided further, that eligibility for the pilot program shall include households with individuals: (i) age 60 or older residing in the city of Somerville, who are otherwise eligible for housing under item 7004-9005 or item 7004-9024; (ii) with incomes not more than 80 per cent of the area median income; and (iii) at risk of eviction due to their inability to consistently pay rent; provided further, that households participating in the pilot program shall not, while receiving such assistance, be required to pay more than 30 per cent of their monthly adjusted income for rent; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Housing Families Inc. for regional shared services; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Community Day Center of Waltham, Inc. to maintain patient safety and security; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for W.A.T.C.H., Inc. to support staffing and its programs to prevent evictions; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended as a grant to the Lynn Housing Authority to provide housing stabilization services and information and referral services to households who face significant barriers to sustaining housing, including, but not limited to, those who are currently or previously have been served with: (i) residential assistance payments under item 7004- 9316; or (ii) emergency rental assistance and other services under the state 2019 novel coronavirus eviction diversion initiative; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for The Builder Coalition, Inc. to advance efforts to meet the commonwealth’s housing production and affordable housing goals by providing support and training to enable emerging local developers to meet construction and community standards and needs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere for its first time homebuyer downpayment assistance program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. to coordinate and implement Conference Committee Report eviction sealing outreach and coordination; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended for Welcome Home, Inc. in the city of Newton for its home goods pantry; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended for Newton At Home, Inc. to provide financial assistance to qualifying seniors in the city of Newton; provided further, that not less than $95,000 shall be expended to Pathway to Possible, Inc. in the city of Newton to provide housing, support and advocacy for people with cognitive and developmental disabilities; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, Inc. for outreach related to and the operation of its confronting the history of housing discrimination curriculum and for the development of additional curriculum units; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for B-HOUSE Inc. to provide support and resources for homeless youth; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Boston Affordable Housing Coalition, Inc., doing business as the Mass Alliance of HUD Tenants, for the establishment of a tenancy preservation fund for low-income individuals facing eviction in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Boston Housing Authority to support planning, design and relocation expenses for housing in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Centro De Apoyo Familiar (the “Corporation”) to build affordable housing in the city of Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Brockton Housing Authority for the redevelopment of the Campello High Rise in the city of Brockton; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Big Hope Project Inc in the city of Fitchburg for the launch and operation of Hope House, a reentry-focused transitional housing, recidivism prevention and workforce development program serving justice-impacted individuals across the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Belonging to Each Other, Inc. to provide transitional housing for adults experiencing homelessness during the cold weather months and housing restoration services year- round in the town of Falmouth; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Lower Cape Cod Community Development Corporation for the study, analysis and promotion of funding affordable and attainable year-round housing, including recommended policy tools, to support year-round communities on the lower and outer cape; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for Jewish Family Service of Metrowest, Inc. to develop a collaborative partnership for implementing innovative housing solutions, including education related to and the development of accessory dwelling units; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Manna Kitchen, Inc. for its work to support unhoused and housing insecure individuals at St. John's Episcopal Church in the city of Northampton; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Center for Human Development, Incorporated for a grant to the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness to support housing stability and homelessness prevention programs ............................................................ $3,685,000 7004-0108 For a program of short-term housing assistance to help families eligible for temporary emergency shelter under item 7004-0101 in addressing obstacles to maintaining or securing housing; provided, that the assistance shall include not less than 12 months of housing stabilization and economic self-sufficiency case management services for each family receiving benefits under this item; provided further, that a family shall not Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report receive more than $30,000 in a 24-month period from this item; provided further, the executive office of housing and livable communities shall provide household assistance in an amount up to $15,000, or a higher cap established in item 7004-0108, for a subsequent 12-month period to eligible families; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be made available to administering agencies for circumstances in which the administering agency believes an award greater than $30,000 in a 24- month period is essential to resolve a housing crisis, in accordance with guidance from the executive office of housing and livable communities; provided further, that so long as a family meets the requirements of its housing stabilization plan, a family that received household assistance under this item whose income increases shall not become ineligible for assistance due to exceeding the income limit; provided further, that a family shall not be deemed ineligible as a result of any single violation of a self-sufficiency plan; provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities shall take all steps necessary to enforce regulations to prevent abuse in the short-term housing transition program, including a wage match agreement with the department of revenue; provided further, that a family that was terminated from the program or did not make a good faith effort to follow its housing stabilization plan during the term of its assistance shall be ineligible for benefits under said item 7004-0101 and this item for 12 months from the last date the family received financial assistance under said item 7004-0101 and this item; provided further, that a family’s housing stabilization plan shall adequately accommodate the ages and disabilities of the family members; provided further, that families receiving benefits under this program who are found ineligible for continuing benefits shall be eligible for aid pending a timely appeal under chapter 23B of the General Laws; provided further, that families who are denied assistance under this item may appeal that denial under said chapter 23B, including subsection (F) of section 30 of said chapter 23B and regulations adopted to implement said chapter 23B; provided further, that the executive office, as a condition of continued eligibility for assistance under this program, may require disclosure of social security numbers by all members of a family receiving assistance under this item for use in verification of income with other agencies, departments and executive offices; provided further, that if a family member fails to provide a social security number for use in verifying the family's income and eligibility, then the family shall no longer be eligible to receive benefits from this program; provided further, that the executive office shall administer this program through the following agencies unless administering agencies are otherwise procured by the executive office: the Hearthway, Inc.; Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc.; Community Teamwork Inc.; the Housing Assistance Corporation; the Franklin county regional housing and redevelopment authority; Way Finders, Inc.; Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership, Inc., d/b/a Metro Housing Boston; the Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development Group, Inc.; the South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc.; NeighborWorks Housing Solutions; and RCAP Solutions, Inc.; provided further, that the executive office shall reallocate funding based on performance-based statistics from underperforming service providers to above average service providers in order to move as many families from hotels, motels or shelters into more sustainable housing; provided further, that the executive office shall use funds provided under this program for stabilization workers to focus efforts on housing retention and to link households to supports, including job training, education, job search and child care opportunities available, and may enter into agreements with Conference Committee Report other public and private agencies for the provision of such services; provided further, that a stabilization worker shall be assigned to each household; provided further, that funds shall be used to more rapidly transition families served by the program into temporary or permanent sustainable housing; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, not less than 90 days before promulgating or amending any regulation, administrative practice or policy that would alter eligibility for or the level of benefits under this program to less than the benefit level available on June 30, 2026, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate setting forth the justification for such changes including, but not limited to, any determination by the secretary of housing and livable communities that available appropriations will be insufficient to meet projected expenses; provided further, that the executive office shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means, which shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) number of families served, including available demographic information, as well as the number of children served under this item broken down by age; (ii) type of assistance given; (iii) average, minimum and maximum cost per family of said assistance; (iv) total number of families receiving benefits under said item 7004-0101 that have received assistance under said item 7004-0108 during the previous 1, 2 and 3 years, including available demographic information; (v) the amount of shelter exits created by this line item; and (vi) the amount of families diverted from emergency assistance shelters; provided further, that the executive office shall expend funds under said item 7004-0108 on families residing in temporary emergency shelters and family residential treatment or sober living programs under items 4512-0200 and 4513-1136 if said families otherwise meet all eligibility requirements applicable to emergency shelter under item 7004-0101, except that, solely for the purposes of this item, the fact that a family is residing in a temporary emergency domestic violence shelter under item 4513-1136 or in a family residential treatment or sober living program under item 4512-0200 shall not preclude said family from receiving assistance; provided further, that this item shall be subject to appropriation and, in the event of a deficiency, nothing in this item shall give rise to, or shall be construed as giving rise to, any enforceable right or entitlement to services in excess of the amounts appropriated in this item; provided further, the executive office of housing and livable communities shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means, which shall include, but not be limited to, efforts made to work in collaboration with the office for refugees and immigrants and resettlement agencies; and provided further, that household assistance funds shall be advanced to the administering agencies at the end of each month and before the next month's disbursement, the amount of which shall be estimated based on the prior month’s expenditure with a reconciliation not less than annually ..................... $82,322,001 7004-0109 For the shelter workforce development initiative, to provide pathways to careers in fields related to housing and homelessness; provided, that funds shall be expended to address barriers to obtaining and sustaining shelter employment including, but not limited to, transportation, loan repayment, tuition or certification fee reimbursement and child care; provided further, that, not less than $5,000,000 be made available to shelters contracted through item 7004-0101; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 be made available to shelters contracted through item 7004-0102; and provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the secretary of housing Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report and livable communities shall submit a report to the joint committee on housing and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the expenditures and hiring outcomes of the program ...................... $10,000,000 7004-0110 For diversion of homeless families from emergency assistance shelters; provided, that services shall be targeted to families who are either eligible for the emergency housing assistance program under 7004-0101, or likely to become eligible for services under 7004-0101, according to guidance developed by the executive office of housing and livable communities ............. $5,000,000 7004-0202 For the rapid transition of homeless individuals into sustainable permanent housing; provided, that programs under this item shall be administered by direct service providers contracted under item 7004-0102; provided further, that these programs may include, but shall not be limited to, vocational training, temporary assistance and permanent supportive housing; and provided further, that not later than February 3, 2027, the executive office of housing and livable communities shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the: (i) total number of people served; (ii) total number of people transitioned into permanent housing; (iii) types of programs implemented; (iv) vocational training programs, delineated by job type; (v) number of people participating in said training programs; (vi) number of people who transitioned from said training programs into full time employment; (vii) number of people exiting the shelter system as a result of full time employment; and (viii) number of people diverted from the shelter system ............................................................ $5,000,000 7004-3036 For housing services and counseling; provided, that funds shall be expended as grants to 9 regional housing consumer education centers operated by the regional nonprofit housing authorities; provided further, that the grants shall be awarded through a competitive application process under criteria established by the executive office of housing and livable communities; provided further, that the executive office shall submit annual reports to the secretary of administration and finance, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on housing detailing all expenditures of the program, including each regional housing consumer education center, the total number of persons who received information and referral services, the costs for such services rendered per consumer and the identification of consumer issues and trends; provided further, that not later than January 4, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on possible savings and efficiencies that may be realized through the consolidation of said services; and provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts, Inc. for coordination and information technology ...................... $5,700,000 7004-4314 For the expenses of a service coordinators program established by the executive office of housing and livable communities to assist tenants residing in state-aided public housing; provided, that the executive office shall distribute funding for resident service coordinators in a geographically equitable manner; and provided further, that funding shall be made available for resident service coordinators that serve multiple smaller housing authorities ................................................................................. $6,500,000 7004-9005 For subsidies to housing authorities and nonprofit organizations, including funds for deficiencies caused by certain reduced rentals in housing for the elderly, handicapped, veterans, families and relocated persons under Conference Committee Report sections 32 and 40 of chapter 121B of the General Laws; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, all housing authorities operating elderly public housing shall offer first preference for elderly public housing units that are vacant on the effective date of this act, and thereafter, to those persons 60 years of age or older as of June 30, 2026 receiving rental assistance from the Massachusetts rental voucher program; provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities may expend funds appropriated under this item for deficiencies caused by certain reduced rentals that may be anticipated in the operation of housing authorities for the first quarter of the subsequent fiscal year; provided further, that no funds shall be expended from this item to reimburse the debt service reserve included in the budgets of housing authorities; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for necessary repairs within the Norwell Housing Authority in the town of Norwell; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for necessary repairs within the Rockland Housing Authority in the town of Rockland; provided further, that no funds shall be expended from this item in the AA object class for the compensation of state employees; provided further, that the amount appropriated in this item shall be considered to meet all obligations under said sections 32 and 40 of said chapter 121B; provided further, that new reduced rental units developed in fiscal year 2027 and eligible for subsidies under this item shall not cause any annualization that results in an amount exceeding the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that all funds in excess of normal utilities, operations and maintenance costs may be expended for capital repairs; provided further, that no employee of a housing authority shall simultaneously be an elected executive officer within the same municipality in which the authority is located; and provided further, that the administration shall make every attempt to direct efforts toward rehabilitating housing authority family units requiring $10,000 or less in repairs ............................................................................................................. $117,840,000 7004-9007 For costs associated with the implementation of the duties of the executive office of housing and livable communities under chapter 235 of the acts of 2014; provided, that in conjunction with said duties, funds may be expended on the creation and implementation of an information technology platform for state-aided public housing to be administered by the executive office; and provided further, that the executive office, in making changes to said information technology platform, shall collaborate and coordinate with housing authorities to ensure equitable and effective systems ............................................................................................................... $1,243,831 7004-9024 For the Massachusetts rental voucher program to provide rental assistance for low-income families and elderly persons through mobile and project-based vouchers; provided, that the income of eligible households shall not exceed 80 per cent of the area median income; provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities may require that not less than 75 per cent of newly issued vouchers be targeted to households whose income at initial occupancy does not exceed 30 per cent of the area median income; provided further, that the executive office may award mobile vouchers to eligible households currently occupying project-based units that shall expire due to the non-renewal of project- based rental assistance contracts; provided further, that the executive office may require disclosure of social security numbers by participants and members of a participant’s household in the Massachusetts rental voucher program for use in verification of income with other agencies, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report departments and executive offices; provided further, that if a participant or member of a participant’s household fails to provide a social security number for use in verifying the household’s income and eligibility, then that household shall no longer be eligible for a voucher or to receive benefits from the voucher program; provided further, that a household receiving assistance with a project-based voucher shall pay 30 per cent of its monthly net income towards gross rent, with gross rent defined as the contract rent plus an amount allowed by the executive office for tenant- paid utilities, except that the household payment in any project-based unit that is subsidized under another federal or state subsidy or public housing program shall be subject to applicable limits on tenant paid rent under such federal or state program; provided further, that until the implementation of such payment standard, the monthly dollar amount of each voucher shall be the executive office-approved monthly rent of the unit less the monthly amount paid for rent by the household; provided further, that any household that is proven to have caused intentional damage to its rental unit in an amount exceeding 2 months of rent during any 1-year period shall be terminated from the program; provided further, that if the use of a mobile voucher is or has been discontinued, then the mobile voucher shall be reassigned; provided further, that the executive office shall pay regional administering agencies not less than $50 per voucher per month for the costs of administering the program; provided further, that subsidies shall not be reduced due to the cost of inspections; provided further, that the executive office shall provide assistance using a payment standard so that the required household payment for a household choosing a unit with gross rent less than or equal to the payment standard shall be not more than 30 per cent of the household’s monthly adjusted income, with gross rent defined as the contract rent plus an amount allowed by the executive office for tenant-paid utilities; provided further, that the payment standard shall be set, at the discretion of the executive office, at either 110 per cent of the current area-wide fair market rent or 110 per cent of the current small area fair market rent, both as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the same size of dwelling unit in the same region, except as necessary as a reasonable accommodation for a household member with a disability or as otherwise directed by the executive office, except that a reduction by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in such fair market rental shall not reduce the payment standard applied to a household continuing to reside in a unit without a change in voucher size for which the household was receiving assistance at the time the fair market rent or small area fair market rent was reduced; provided further, that if the gross rent for the unit does not exceed the applicable payment standard, the monthly assistance payment for the household for a mobile voucher shall be equal to the gross rent less the required household payment; provided further, that for a household receiving a mobile voucher under this item, if the household chooses a unit with a gross rent that exceeds the applicable payment standard, the monthly assistance payment for the household shall be limited to the amount by which the applicable payment standard exceeds 30 per cent of the monthly adjusted income of the household; provided further, that even if a household with a mobile voucher chooses a unit with gross rent exceeding the payment standard, at the time the household initially leases that unit with a mobile voucher, the total amount that the household may be required to pay toward gross rent, including the amount by which the gross rent exceeds the payment standard, shall not exceed 40 per cent of the monthly adjusted income of the household at the time the household initially leases a unit with their mobile voucher; Conference Committee Report provided further, that households receiving mobile vouchers under this section may pay more than 40 per cent of the monthly adjusted income of the household, at their option; provided further, that the executive office shall establish the amounts of the mobile and project-based vouchers so that the appropriation in this item shall not be exceeded by payments for rental assistance and administration; provided further, that the executive office shall not enter into commitments that shall cause it to exceed the appropriation set forth in this item; provided further, that participating local housing authorities may take all steps necessary to enable them to transfer mobile voucher program participants from the Massachusetts rental voucher program into another housing subsidy program; provided further, that the executive office’s approved monthly rent limits for mobile vouchers issued or leased on or after July 1, 2026 shall be equal to 110 per cent of the area-wide or small area fair market rent, except as necessary as a reasonable accommodation for a household member with a disability, as determined by the executive office, based on unit size as established annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; provided further, that the requested rent level for mobile vouchers shall be determined reasonable by the administering agency; provided further, that for mobile vouchers currently leased, the new rent limit shall not begin until the anniversary date of the lease; provided further, that the executive office may assist housing authorities at their written request, in the immediate implementation of a homeless prevention program utilizing alternative housing resources available to them for low-income families and the elderly by designating participants in the Massachusetts rental voucher program as at risk of displacement by public action through no fault of their own; provided further, that not later than December 2, 2026, the executive office of housing and livable communities shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on housing on the utilization of rental vouchers during the last 3 fiscal years under this item and item 7004- 9030; provided further, that the report shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) number and average value of rental vouchers currently distributed in the commonwealth in each county and in each municipality; (ii) average number of days that it takes for a household to utilize a voucher after receiving it from the administering agency; (iii) number of households that reach the date by which they must lease up their voucher without having found an available unit; (iv) number of households that apply for an extension by the deadline to lease up their voucher and the number of extensions granted; (v) actions taken by the executive office to reduce the wait time for households to lease up their voucher; (vi) number of distributed vouchers available to be utilized; (vii) number and type of new vouchers issued after July 1, 2026, including the costs associated with each type of new voucher; (viii) number of families on a waitlist for an available rental voucher; (ix) average number of days that it takes for project-based vouchers awarded by the executive office to be utilized after the award is made; and (x) obstacles faced by the executive office in its efforts to provide the information detailed in the preceding provisos, if applicable; provided further, that the report shall comply with state and federal privacy standards; and provided further, that the executive office may expend funds from this item for costs related to the completion of the voucher management system, prior appropriation continued ....................................... $278,341,728 7004-9030 For the rental assistance program established in section 16 of chapter 179 of the acts of 1995; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, assistance may be provided in the form of either mobile Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report vouchers or project-based vouchers; provided further, that the vouchers shall be in varying dollar amounts set by the executive office of housing and livable communities based on considerations including, but not limited to, household size, composition, household income and geographic location; provided further, that the executive office’s approved monthly rent limits for vouchers shall be set, at the discretion of the executive office, at either up to 110 per cent of the current area-wide fair market rent or up to 110 per cent of the current small area fair market rent, except as necessary as a reasonable accommodation for a household member with a disability or as otherwise directed by the executive office, both based on unit size as established annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the same size of dwelling unit in the same region; provided further, that the requested rent level for vouchers shall be determined reasonable by the administering agency; provided further, that for vouchers currently leased, the new rent limit shall not begin until the anniversary date of the lease; provided further, that any household that is proven to have caused intentional damage to its rental unit in an amount exceeding 2 months of rent during any 1-year period shall be terminated from the program; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be no maximum percentage applicable to the amount of income paid for rent by each household holding a mobile voucher; provided further, that unless the executive office implements a payment standard or utility allowance for the program, each household may be required to pay not less than 25 per cent of its net income as defined under regulations promulgated by the executive office for units if payment of utilities is not provided by the unit owner or not less than 30 per cent of its income for units if payment of utilities is provided by the unit owner; provided further, that payments for the rental assistance program may be provided in advance; provided further, that the executive office shall establish the amounts of the mobile vouchers so that the appropriation in this item is not exceeded by payments for rental assistance and administration; provided further, that the executive office shall not enter into commitments that shall cause it to exceed the appropriation set forth in this item; provided further, that the amount of a rental assistance voucher payment for an eligible household shall not exceed the rent less the household’s minimum rent obligation; and provided further, that not later than December 16, 2026, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) expenditures from this item; (ii) the number of outstanding rental vouchers; and (iii) the number and types of units leased, prior appropriation continued ............................................................................ $19,263,183 7004-9033 For rental subsidies to eligible clients of the department of mental health; provided, that the executive office of housing and livable communities shall establish the amounts of such subsidies so that payment of the rental subsidies and of any other commitments from this item shall not exceed the amount appropriated in this item. ................................................................ $17,548,125 7004-9034 For a housing assistance for re-entry transition pilot program; provided, that the program shall be administered by the executive office of housing and livable communities in consultation with the executive office of public safety and security; provided further, that funds shall be expended for rental subsidies to participants in re-entry programs funded under items 8000-0655 and 8900-1100 and nonprofit re-entry programs serving participants returning to the community from a county correctional facility or state prison; provided further, that the executive office of housing and Conference Committee Report livable communities shall establish the amount of said subsidies so that executive office spending does not exceed the amount appropriated; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Justice 4 Housing, Inc for housing, vocational and family reunification services for justice involved individuals; provided further, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended for a kinship reentry pilot program to be administered in coordination with the department of correction; and provided further, that not later than June 30, 2027, the executive office of housing and livable communities, in consultation with the department of correction, shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, which shall include but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in the pilot program; (ii) the counties of participants served; and (iii) the purposes for which funds have been distributed to support family members in welcoming and assisting individuals reentering society, prior appropriation continued ...................................................................................... $3,320,000 7004-9315 For the executive office of housing and livable communities, which may expend for the administration and monitoring of the low-income housing tax credit and local administration programs not more than $3,651,061 from fees collected under these programs; provided, that funds may be expended for the costs of administering and monitoring the programs, including the costs of personnel, subject to the approval of the secretary of housing and livable communities; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the executive office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................ $3,651,061 7004-9316 For a program to provide assistance in addressing obstacles to maintaining or securing housing for families with a household income: (i) not more than 30 per cent of area median income who are homeless and moving into subsidized or private housing or are at risk of becoming homeless; or (ii) more than 30 per cent but not more than 50 per cent of area median income who are homeless and moving into subsidized or private housing or are at risk of becoming homeless due to a significant reduction of income or increased expenses; provided, that assistance shall be administered by the executive office of housing and livable communities through contracts with the regional HomeBASE agencies; provided further, that not less than 50 per cent of the funds shall be provided to households with an income not more than 30 per cent of area median income, subject to the executive office’s discretion based on data reflecting program demand and usage; provided further, that in distributing 50 per cent of the funds, the executive office shall prioritize those families most likely to otherwise require shelter services under item 7004-0101; provided further, that the amount of financial assistance shall not exceed $7,000 in any 12-month period; provided further, not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Northern Bristol County Assistance Collaborative for costs associated with the construction of low to mid-income senior housing; provided further, that residential assistance payments may be made through direct vendor payments according to standards to be established by the executive office; provided further, that the agencies shall establish a system for referring families approved for residential assistance payments, who the agencies determine would benefit from these services, to existing community-based programs that provide Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report additional housing stabilization supports, including assistance in obtaining housing subsidies and locating alternative housing that is safe and affordable for any such families; provided further, that the program shall be administered under guidelines established by the executive office; provided further, that income verification shall be conducted by using: (a) documentation provided by the household, requiring the same documentation and process used to conduct income verification under this item in fiscal year 2026 or fewer documents as directed by the executive office; (b) third-party income verification; or (c) validated receipt of certain MassHealth or department of transitional assistance benefits demonstrating that the household earns less than 50 per cent of area median income; provided further, that the manner in which income verification is conducted shall be at the discretion of the executive office but that the executive office shall not discontinue the use of said options for income verification listed in the preceding proviso; provided further, that the executive office shall allow a short, simple application requiring minimal processing time; provided further, that the executive office shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the: (1) number of families who applied for assistance; (2) number of families approved for assistance; (3) minimum, median and average amount of financial assistance awarded; (4) total amount of assistance awarded to date, including a breakdown by income category; and (5) number of families falling into each income category; provided further, that the executive office shall track a family’s reason for assistance by the same categories used in said item 7004-0101; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended to provide assistance to households of all sizes and configurations including, but not limited to, elders, persons with disabilities and unaccompanied youths; provided further, that household assistance funds shall be advanced to the administering agencies at the end of each month and prior to the next month’s disbursement, the amount of which shall be estimated based on the prior month’s expenditure with a reconciliation not less than annually; provided further, that notwithstanding clauses (i) and (ii), funds shall be expended to families and individuals who are at risk of injury or harm due to domestic violence in their current housing situation and whose household income is not more than 60 per cent of the area median income; provided further, that families and individuals that are at risk of injury or harm from domestic violence who meet the qualifications of enrollment in the address confidentiality program shall be afforded the opportunity to register with and become enrolled in the address confidentiality program as offered by the secretary of the commonwealth; and provided further, that the executive office shall distribute funds under this item as well as federal sources and other public and private sources of short-term rental and mortgage assistance in a manner that prioritizes geographic equity ................. $209,000,000 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. 7006-0000 For the office of consumer affairs and business regulation, including expenses of an administrative services unit; provided, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the office’s paid fellowship, co-op and internship program to support operations and support functions including, but not limited to, the operation of its consumer hotline ..................................... $2,003,593 7006-0043 For the office of consumer affairs and business regulation, which may expend not more than $1,097,747 from fees collected from the registration Conference Committee Report and renewal of home improvement contractor registrations under section 11 of chapter 142A of the General Laws for the administration and enforcement of the home improvement contractor registration program; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................ $1,097,747 Division of Banks. 7006-0010 For the operation of the division of banks; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the division shall assess 100 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item upon financial institutions that the division currently regulates under section 2 of chapter 167 of the General Laws .................................................................................................... $27,039,886 7006-0011 For the costs incurred by the division of banks associated with licensure of loan originators under chapter 255F of the General Laws; provided, that the division may expend revenues of not more than $1,500,000 from the revenue received from administrative fees associated with the licensure fees and from civil administrative penalties collected under said chapter 255F; provided further, that $1,500,000 shall be expended by the commissioner of banks as grants for the operation of a program for best lending practices, first-time homeowner counseling for nontraditional loans and not less than 10 foreclosure education centers under section 16 of chapter 206 of the acts of 2007 and that the grants shall be awarded through a competitive application process using criteria established by the division; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ................................................................................................................. $1,500,000 Division of Insurance. 7006-0020 For the operation of the division of insurance, including the expenses of the board of appeal on motor vehicle policies and bonds, the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item, certain other costs of supervising motor vehicle liability insurance and the expenses of the fraudulent claims board; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, 100 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item shall be assessed upon the institutions which the division currently regulates under general or special laws or regulations, except for licensed business entity producers; and provided further, that the assessment shall be in addition to any assessments currently assessed upon those institutions ......................................................................................................... $16,708,706 7006-0029 For the operation of the health care access bureau under the division of insurance; provided, that the full amount appropriated in this item and the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item shall be assessed upon the carriers licensed under chapters 175, 176A, 176B, 176E and 176G of the General Laws, as provided under section 7A of chapter 26 of the General Laws .......................................................................... $1,144,857 7006-0030 For the operation of pharmacy benefit manager regulation, oversight and licensure under the division of insurance pursuant to section 2 of chapter 176Y of the General Laws ..................................................................................... $989,339 Division of Occupational Licensure. 7006-0040 For the operation and administration of the division of occupational licensure ............................................................................................................ $12,516,221 7006-0142 For the administration of the office of public safety and inspections under the division of occupational licensure, which may expend not more than $20,199,541 in revenues collected from fees or fines for annual elevator inspections, building inspections, amusement park ride inspections, state building code trainings and courses of instruction, licensing of pipefitters and hoisting equipment operators, all licensing programs administered by the office of public safety and inspections, revenues from fines collected under section 65 of chapter 143 of the General Laws and fees for appeals of civil fines issued under section 22 of chapter 22 of the General Laws and said section 65 of said chapter 143; provided, that funds shall be expended for the administration of the office of public safety and inspections including, but not limited to: (i) inspectional services; (ii) licensing services; (iii) the architectural access board; (iv) elevator inspections; (v) building inspections; and (vi) amusement device inspections; provided further, that the division shall employ not less than 70 full-time equivalent elevator inspectors, including an additional engineer, and that funds shall be expended to address the existing elevator inspection backlog and to defray the costs associated with performing overtime elevator inspections; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a reimbursement program to be managed by the division of occupational licensure, which shall provide for the costs associated with the testing for the presence of pyrrhotite; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................ $20,199,541 Division of Standards. 7006-0060 For the operation of the division of standards ..................................................... $1,838,249 7006-0064 For the division of standards' oversight of motor vehicle repair shops .................. $320,000 7006-0065 For the division of standards, which may retain not more than $903,561 from registration fees and fines collected under sections 184B to 184E, inclusive, of chapter 94 of the General Laws and section 56D of chapter 98 of the General Laws to support its enforcement activities as provided under subsection (h) of section 184D of said chapter 94 and from revenues received from item-pricing violations collected through municipal Conference Committee Report inspection efforts and from weights and measures fees and fines collected from cities and towns for enforcement of weights and measures laws; provided, that notwithstanding said subsection (h) of said section 184D of said chapter 94, the division shall not fund the municipal grant program as provided under said subsection (h) of said section 184D of said chapter 94; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .............................. $903,561 7006-0066 For support of municipal inspection efforts at the division of standards; provided, that not more than 15 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item shall be expended for administrative costs of the division ............................. $160,372 Department of Telecommunications and Cable. 7006-0071 For the operation of the department of telecommunications and cable; provided, that notwithstanding the second sentence of section 7 of chapter 25C of the General Laws, the assessments levied for fiscal year 2027 shall be made at a rate sufficient to produce 100 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item and the associated fringe benefit costs for personnel paid from this item .............................................................................. $3,542,967 Massachusetts Office of Business Development. 7007-0150 For the Massachusetts office of business development for contracts with regional economic development organizations under the program established under sections 3J and 3K of chapter 23A of the General Laws ............................................................................................................................ $1,000,000 7007-0300 For the operation of the Massachusetts office of business development, including the operation of the Massachusetts international trade office and for marketing and promoting the commonwealth to attract and retain targeted businesses and industries; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for South Eastern Economic Development Corporation to support its lending and technical assistance programs for small businesses; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for training or programming at the Center for Women & Enterprise, Inc.; and provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts center for employee ownership to contract for services and other operational costs that further the mission of the center ........................................................................................................ $1,942,715 7007-0500 For the operation and maintenance of the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives, Inc. for the commercialization of new, academic-based research and development and raising the scientific awareness of the communities of the commonwealth; provided, that such initiatives may include, but shall not be limited to: (i) investments in minority-owned businesses; (ii) grants to school districts with significant minority student populations for the development of curricula, purchase of equipment and the provision of internships; (iii) planning and implementation of strategies to recruit, develop and retain a diverse workforce in the fields of life sciences and biotechnology; and (iv) identifying structural and cultural Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report obstacles to the full inclusion of diverse populations in the life sciences and biotechnology field, along with recommendations for removing those obstacles; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the institute shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the development, implementation and success of these initiatives, including the disbursement of funds to specific entities as defined in this item; and provided further, that the institute shall seek out private funds necessary to match contributions equal to $1 for every $1 contributed by this item .............................................................................................. $500,000 7007-0800 For a state matching grant for the small business development center; provided, that no funds shall be expended from this item until the United States Small Business Administration has made a payment or has executed a contract to pay the University of Massachusetts at Amherst for the operation of the center; provided further, that the funds expended from this item shall not exceed 25 per cent of the gross operating cost of the center; provided further, that not more than $300,000 from this item shall be expended for federal procurement technical assistance services within the center; provided further, that such services shall include, but not be limited to, assisting businesses in securing federal contracts, obtaining contract financing, generating responses to requests for proposals, interpreting bid documents, providing educational workshops and seminars and for the electronic identification and tracking of federal bid opportunities; and provided further, that funds expended for federal procurement technical assistance services within the center shall be subject to the receipt of matching funds from federal or private sources, including the United States Department of Defense ........................................... $1,411,960 7007-0952 For the operation of the Commonwealth Zoological Corporation established in chapter 92B of the General Laws; provided, that funds appropriated in this item shall be expended to promote private fundraising, achieve self-sufficiency and serve as a catalyst for urban economic development and job opportunities for local residents; provided further, that the corporation shall take all steps necessary to increase the amount of private funding available for the operation of the zoos; provided further, that funding in this item shall not be transferred through interdepartmental service agreements; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the corporation shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the status of, and amounts collected from, the private fundraising and enhanced revenue efforts identified in the draft Massachusetts Zoos Business and Operations Plan dated December 1996; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Lupa Zoo in Ludlow to support marketing and outreach efforts that expand access to its conservation and educational programming; provided further, that funds may be expended on a matching program to encourage private and corporate donations to support the Franklin Park Zoo and the Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Worcester Natural History Society for its zoological park to support the daily care of animals, community education programming and capital improvements to animal habitats; and provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the Forest Park Zoological Society, Inc. to support workforce and economic development, travel, tourism and wildlife conservation ...................................... $7,050,000 Massachusetts Marketing Partnership. Conference Committee Report 7008-0900 For the operation and administration of the office of travel and tourism; provided, that the office shall be the commonwealth’s official and lead agency to facilitate and attract: (i) major sports events and championships; and (ii) motion picture production and development; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a matching grant program to the Enrichment Center located in Dorchester neighborhood of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for No Books No Ball; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Friends of Reggie Wong Park, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Lena Park Community Center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Dorchester Elite Eagles; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Lady Raiders; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc., for the replacement of HVAC parts and 2 elevator pump systems; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Milford Highway Department for increased public access improvements to the Upper Charles recreational trail; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the DeFillipo Playground in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Milford Legion Baseball Club Inc., for increased public awareness, outreach and education; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta to cover costs associated with public safety; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Waltham Tourism Council, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Boston Asian: Youth Essential Service, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Beverly Main Streets; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Inc. to expand international tourism; provided further, that not less than $375,000 shall be expended to the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Inc. for the purpose of free programming on the Boston Common; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the New American Association of Massachusetts, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the West End Museum, Incorporated to support growing capacity and to promote awareness of the West End and Boston's central role in shaping modern urban planning; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Friends of Quabbin, Inc. to support their marketing and operations for their annual Quabbin Days event; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Bay State Games; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for the moving ahead program at the St. Francis House in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Boch Center’s Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) located in the city of Boston to support the Hall of Fame’s educational mission as well as local economic development through programming and performances at the FARHOF; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Fenway Community Center, in the Fenway neighborhood of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $1,300,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for the HBCU Kickoff Classic Weekend at Harvard University, including but not limited to providing career fairs and mentorship opportunities for students; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report to the Germantown Neighborhood Center in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to North End Youth Organization Inc.; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to the Boston Children’s Museum for waterfront climate resilience planning and related improvements, including flood mitigation and the protection of facilities along the Fort Point Channel; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Dennis Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for marketing initiatives for small businesses in the town of Dennis; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Chinatown Business Association Inc.; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Brewster Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for marketing initiatives for small businesses in the town of Brewster; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for marketing initiatives for small businesses in the town of Yarmouth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Boston LGBTQIA+ Museum for an artist support program; and provided further, that not later than March 5, 2027 the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (A) an overview of the tourism industry in the commonwealth; (B) the economic impact of domestic and international travelers to the commonwealth; (C) a breakdown of the regional tourism council grant allocations; and (D) initiatives undertaken to promote travel and tourism in the commonwealth ............................................................................................................................ $4,155,000 7008-1116 For the commonwealth’s local economic development projects; provided, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Salvation Army Fitchburg for upgrades to support its community and human service programming; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for Magic for Maddie, Inc. in the town of Southampton for assistance to local families with a child battling cancer; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the town of Ayer for the design, construction and installation of a senior center and other related expenses; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority for downtown redevelopment efforts in the city of Fitchburg; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation to promote access to safe and affordable housing; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the West Roxbury branch of the Boston public library for the purpose of restoring their courtyard fountain; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Anna's Pals, Inc. for infrastructure and program assistance to provide a safe place to recover for immunocompromised pediatric cancer patients and their families; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for Museum of African American History, Incorporated to continue its work to showcase the historical contributions of African Americans; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Walpole to assist with traffic and roadway intersection improvements; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover for costs related to improvements to the basketball court and other playground equipment in Memorial circle; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover for costs related to improvements to the Chandler road recreation area; provided Conference Committee Report further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to Presentation School Foundation, Inc.’s community center in the Brighton section of the city of Boston to support the community room and food insecurity programs; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Urban Impact Initiative Massachusetts Nonprofit Corporation to support programs that reduce the impacts of poverty; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for Coalition for an Equitable Economy, Inc. to promote economic diversification and growth in the small business sector; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Worcester public library to provide funding and support staff for the Library in Every Classroom Project; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Tufts Library in Weymouth for material and equipment upgrades; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for bathroom renovations at Livingston street park in the town of Tewksbury; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for roadway improvements at the Tewksbury cemetery in the town of Tewksbury; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended for exhibit modernization, artifact and record preservation and public engagement improvement at the Public Health Museum in Massachusetts, Incorporated in the town of Tewksbury; provided further, that not less than $55,000 shall be expended for the revitalization of the downtown and pocket park in the town of North Andover; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of North Andover for any costs related to robotic lawn mowers to maintain town playing fields; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Halifax for the replacement of the roof at the Holmes public library; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the town of Wilmington for any costs related to intersection upgrades necessitated by construction of schools in the town; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the construction of a playground in the town of Merrimac; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Buttonwood Park Zoological Society, Inc. to support public access to the zoo for underserved residents in the city of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for We Are ALX Inc. to promote economic diversification and growth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended as a grant to the United Way of Pioneer Valley, Inc. to support organizations and programs in the cities of Springfield and Chicopee; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the University of Massachusetts at Lowell for costs related to its Career Connected Experience Ecosystem programming; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the town of Chelmsford for a pilot curbside composting program; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Waltham Partnership for Youth, Inc. to support an internship program for Waltham high school students; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to 18 Degrees, Inc. in the city of Pittsfield for improvements to its facilities to support its early education, youth development, foster care and family support services; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Madison Park Development Corporation for the Hibernian Hall cultural center for arts and cultural programming, including original and collaborative arts programming, immersive multidisciplinary cultural experiences, youth arts and literacy programming and children’s writing and publishing workshops; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Inc. for the youth leadership and peer mentoring program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Boston Housing Authority for recruitment, training, engagement and payroll costs to support resident employment in the construction industry and green jobs within the Third Suffolk district; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Friends of the Public Garden, Inc. to expand infrastructure to increase accessibility of public bathrooms at the Boston Common and Public Garden in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Boston Minstrel Company Charitable Trust, doing business as Music with Heart, for the purpose of organizational development; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the 250th Celebration Committee of Adams for the purpose of sponsoring events in commemoration of the United States’ sestercentennial anniversary; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Assets for Artists Inc. in the city of North Adams for the purpose of marshaling resources and strategies for creative sector individuals to pursue self-determined careers; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Berkshire regional planning commission to support the work of the Berkshire Funding Focus program; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to Historic Newton, Inc. to upgrade and develop exhibits that educate the public on local history; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Dalton American Legion to support the veteran community; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Veronica Robles Cultural Center Corp in the East Boston section of the city of Boston to support its arts and culture community programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton for the Spears park community garden for fence repairs and other improvements; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to West Newton Cinema Foundation, Inc. to restore its historic glass and wood lobby and vestibule doors; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Inc. to provide resources and technical assistance for local nonprofit organizations in the county of Berkshire; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for town of Washington to sponsoring events in commemoration of the town’s sestercentennial anniversary; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Springfield Museums Corporation to build an immersive dinosaur dig in Dinosaur Hall at the museum; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Suit Up Springfield for operating costs to support its young professional program in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Hope Community Development Corporation in the city of Springfield for community outreach; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Seeding Ventures Inc. to support minority and LGBTQ small business owners in the cities of Springfield and Chicopee; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended for Saheli, Inc. in the city of Woburn for legal and housing assistance work for immigrant survivors of domestic abuse; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for Social Capital Inc. in the city of Woburn for youth leadership and civic engaging programming, migrant support and health equity work; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Civic Action Project, Inc. to provide programming and training to civic leaders for new strategic, public-private partnerships for innovative policies; provided further that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc. to continue delivering remote or on-site training and Conference Committee Report capacity building for school and community leaders in the areas of youth violence risk assessment and harm reduction for at-risk youth; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Friends of Jack Foundation, Inc. to provide direct supports to pediatric patients and their families in southeastern Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended for the Latin American Business Organization Inc. to provide technical assistance to historically disadvantaged businesses in Worcester county focused on financial management, access to capital, legal compliance, startup fundamentals and supplier diversity certification; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition, Inc. to support its continued operation and expand program delivery; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Worcester Refugee and Immigrant Support and Empowerment (RISE) for Health, Inc to support community healthcare workers; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Manny 267 Foundation to increase the capacity to prevent water-related deaths in central Massachusetts and Worcester county; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Black Heritage Juneteenth festival in the city of Worcester; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for Casita Cultura Latina, Inc for the Día de los Muertos event and other cultural events in the city of Worcester; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for AIDS Project – Worcester, Inc. for the Pride Worcester festival to be celebrated by the greater Worcester community; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended for the Worcester Youth Orchestras, Inc. for financial aid for students; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. for the implementation of equity strategies in the Greater Worcester Community Health Improvement Plan; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to ArtsWorcester, Inc. for the Future Arts Workers internship program for the Future Arts Workers internship program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to African Community Education Program, Inc for renovations of its facility and for the creation of a new student and community gathering room; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for East End House, Inc. in the city of Cambridge to provide comprehensive support services for families; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc. in the city of Cambridge for economic stability and mobility services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Margaret Fuller House, Incorporated in the city of Cambridge for community advancement programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition Inc. for its services and community programs in the city of Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Just-A-Start Corporation’s biomedical careers program in the city of Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the East Cambridge Business Association, Inc. for services to provide for community activities; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Transition House, Inc. in the city of Cambridge to address domestic violence through intervention and prevention in the city of Cambridge to address domestic violence through intervention and prevention; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Eliot Family Resource Center in the city of Everett for comprehensive community-based services and resources; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report for La Comunidad, Inc. in the city of Everett to support community programming and services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts in the city of Everett to provide community resources, programming and support; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Everett Haitian Community Center in the city of Everett for community programming, resources and services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the John F. Kennedy Family Service Center, Inc. in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston to provide community services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Special Townies – Autistic & Exceptional Children Programs, Inc. in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Chelsea Black Community, Inc. in the city of Chelsea for community-based services and resources; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. in the city of Chelsea for economic stability and mobility services; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. in the city of Lowell for cultural programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to New England Invents Inc. for the Pinnacle Co-Working Hub; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Lowell Festival Foundation in the city of Lowell for the Lowell Folk Festival; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Lowell Festival Foundation in the city of Lowell for the Lowell Summer Music Series; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Dunstable for municipal improvements; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Phillipston for the purchase of plow truck equipment and upgrades; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Swampscott for the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Tyngsborough for municipal improvements; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Inc. in the city of Lowell for community programs in the First Middlesex senatorial district; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. to increase and enhance entrepreneurial opportunities, neighborhood investment, revitalization activities and the self-sufficiency of low-income and moderate-income residents of the Methuen Arlington section of the city of Methuen; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Immigrant City Archives, Inc. for its archival access, safety and preservation infrastructure project; provided further, that not less than $280,000 shall be expended to Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in the village of Whitinsville in the town of Northbridge for workforce training, small business expansion and regional economic development initiatives; provided further, that not less than $9,000 shall be expended to the Blackstone Valley Community Chorus, Inc. in the village of Whitinsville in the town of Northbridge for upgrades and replacement of musical and sound equipment and transportation costs; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Blackstone for costs associated with the town’s 250th anniversary celebration; provided further, that not less than $63,434 shall be expended for the Downtown Brockton Association, Inc. for the cleanup and beautification of the downtown area of the city of Brockton; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of East Bridgewater for electrical upgrades at the East Bridgewater public library; provided further, that not less than Conference Committee Report $50,000 shall be expended for the Albert & Amelia Ferst Operating Foundation, LLC in the city of Westfield for capital improvements and operations at the Amelia Park Arena to support local youth sports programming; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended to the city of Taunton for downtown safety and revitalization improvements, including lighting, cameras, parking and streetscape enhancements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Waters Farm Preservation, Inc. for infrastructure projects for their 250th anniversary celebration; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the Western Massachusetts Veterans Service Officers Association in the city of Northampton to support local veterans; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended for Veteran Outreach Into Community Engagement Inc. in the town of Granby for regional programming and veteran outreach initiatives; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for Community Roots Neighborhood Services, Inc. in the city of Holyoke to support local veterans; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended for the Westfield Woman’s Club, Inc. in the city of Westfield for capital improvements and programming; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Cape Verdean Association of Boston Inc. for community programming including English as a second language, citizenship training and workforce development and job pathway programs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Irish Cultural Center, Inc. of Western New England in the city known as the town of West Springfield for building improvements and operational costs to promote tourism in the western region of the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the town of Wareham for improvements to Merchant’s way, including waste enclosures, signage, lighting and murals to support downtown revitalization; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Cabo Verdean cultural center commission established in chapter 1 of the resolves of 2024 to support work of the commission including, but not limited to, the procurement of a consultant to conduct the feasibility study under said chapter 1, the facilitation of statewide listening sessions and community engagement activities, administrative support, research, planning and other duties necessary to carry out the commission’s responsibilities; provided further that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the town of Wenham for software to analyze historic graveyards; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of West Newbury to support compliance with newly imposed Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements for its website; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the National Center of Afro-American Artists, Inc. to support arts education, cultural programming, museum exhibitions, preservation of African diasporic artistic heritage, youth engagement and community-based visual and performing arts programming in the Roxbury section of the city of Boston and across the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Manchester-By-The-Sea to support the completion of the senior community center project; provided further that not less than $78,000 shall be expended to the city of Newburyport for an Airvac sewer system pilot oversight program on Plum Island; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the New England Medical Association, Inc. to address health disparities and increase the diversity of the physician workforce in the commonwealth, including the recruitment and retention of underrepresented physicians Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report and improvement of health outcomes in underserved communities; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Museum of African American History, Incorporated in the town of Nantucket for the preservation and programming at the African meeting house; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the J.V. Fletcher Library in the town of Westford for physical upgrades; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Ashby for necessary improvements to the Ashby town gazebo; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Camp Fire North Shore, Inc. for youth programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Kakrona Center, Inc. for programming in the city of Lynn; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the town of Abington for purposes including, but not limited to, the office of veterans' services’ operation of a transportation program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Quincy for purposes including, but not limited to, communications infrastructure upgrades and repairs; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended for Abington public library for purposes including, but not limited to, programming and services; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for senior center improvements in the town of Bellingham; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the design and permitting of the Dover road retaining wall in the town of Dover; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for a utility trailer for the town clerk’s office in the town of Medfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for accessibility improvements at the town hall in the town of Milford; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the reconstruction of the parking lot at the Lansing Millis memorial building in the town of Millis; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for exercise equipment at the Center at the Heights in the town of Needham; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for senior center parking lot improvements in the town of Norfolk ; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended for radios for the department of public works in the town of Plainville; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Peabody for rehabilitation efforts at the George Peabody House Museum including, but not limited to, the installation of new perimeter fencing to enhance visitor safety, preserve museum assets and support the site’s ongoing educational programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Peabody Cultural Collaborative Inc. to establish a Peabody activation regrant fund in said city; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the town of Easton for the redevelopment, maintenance and management of Swift park; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Jett Foundation, Inc. in the town of Norwell for empowering individuals and families impacted by Duchenne muscular dystrophy through transformative programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Wellspring, Inc. located in the town of Hull for program development and community outreach support; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to South Shore SNAP, Inc. to provide athletic programming to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Magical Moon Foundation, Inc. in the town of Marshfield to support programming for children with cancer and other life threatening conditions; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Norwell Grange Corporation in the town of Norwell to encourage agricultural and Conference Committee Report environmental sustainability; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to South Humarock Civic Association Inc. located in the town of Scituate for facility improvements; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to South Shore Irish Heritage Trail, Inc. in the town of Scituate to promote regional tourism; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. in the town of Norwell to deliver quality in-home care to those in need; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the LOOK. Foundation, Inc. in the town of Scituate to raise awareness and support the treatment of PANS and PANDAS; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Friends of the Homeless of the Southshore, Inc. in the city known as the town of Weymouth to support families and children in need throughout the south shore; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Crossroads of Boston, Inc. located in the city of Boston for youth development at Camp Wing in the town of Duxbury; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to James P. Harrington Organization, Inc. located in the town of Marshfield to support health and wellness programming at Ferry hill community center and day camp; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Empower Grieving Children, Inc. located in the town of Cohasset to support services and programming for children facing parent loss; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to St. John the Evangelist Church in the town of Hingham to support the program known as Laundry Love to provide laundry assistance to low-income individuals throughout the South Shore; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Sutton for costs associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation efforts; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for Massachusetts Women’s History Center, Inc. to amplify the history of women of all backgrounds in the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the Vinton Street Hope Initiative, Inc. for the operation of its programs; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the the Codman Square Neighborhood Council, Inc. for the operation of the Codman square farmers market and the Codman square summer program; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Bay State Performing Arts, Inc. for the Boston Gay Men's Chorus; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Bowdoin/Geneva Main Streets, Inc. for maintenance and community programming; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Greater Ashmont Main Streets for maintenance and community programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston, Inc. for cultural events in the community; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for The People’s Academy, Inc. to support its pre-apprenticeship program training inner-city residents in the copper trade; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to 365Dad Life Inc. for its Youth Announcers program; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Berkeley Community Garden Inc for the purpose of repairing irrigation systems; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Puerto Rican Veterans of Boston, Inc. to erect a Puerto Rican veterans memorial; provided further, that not less $20,000 shall be expended to Economic Mobility Pathways, Inc. for supporting women’s advancement; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to South Boston Neighborhood House, Inc. for community programming; provided further, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to Ella J. Baker House Inc. for youth programming; that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation for the South Boston Street festival to be enjoyed by local residents; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the Harry McDonough Sailing Center, Inc. for free programming; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Boston Women’s Heritage Trail, Inc. for the Cedar Grove project; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for Julie's Family Learning Program, Inc. for family support, wellness and education initiatives; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to All Dorchester Sports & Leadership, Inc. for programming and youth workforce development; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Brazilian Women’s Group, Inc. in the city of Boston for services for immigrants; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Dracut for municipal improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Falmouth for the Falmouth urban forest; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Pepperell for municipal improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Stoughton for public programming at the town community center and associated event planning; provided further, that not less than $100,000 be expended to the Springfield Jewish Community Center, Inc. to continue to provide public and inclusive services and programming for the community; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Stoughton for the train depot revitalization project and the construction of a new community center; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Western Mass Wheelers, Inc., to expand adapted outdoor biking programs for elder adults across Western Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Plymouth County Development Council, Inc. to support tourism in the town and county of Plymouth; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to strengthen local economies by promoting, supporting and guiding local businesses, civic leadership and social agencies; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to The Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. in the city of Lowell for transitional services for refugees; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Meher Foundation, Inc. for transitional services for refugees in the city of Lowell; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group, Inc. for a feasibility study for the John T. Hughes Hatchery and Research Station in the town of Oak Bluffs; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, Inc. for CapeTide Economic Development Corporation programming and operations to support entrepreneurship and small business development on Cape Cod; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Marion for municipal technology upgrades, including replacement of obsolete desktop and laptop computers; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Amplify POC Cape Cod Inc. for its entrepreneurship programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Beat the Odds Inc. to support the city of Boston's low-income communities through its Creative Youth Development program; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for Freedom House, Inc. to support the PUSH- to-Start Gap Year Program, a workforce development and transition Conference Committee Report initiative providing youths and young adults in the city of Boston with career exploration, job readiness training, individualized coaching, workforce exposure and postsecondary pathway support; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for River street neighborhood improvements to support community beautification, public infrastructure enhancements, pedestrian safety, streetscape improvements and other neighborhood stabilization and quality-of-life initiatives; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council to support community engagement, neighborhood improvement initiatives, resident leadership development, public safety collaboration, youth and family programming and civic participation efforts in the Mattapan section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Massachusetts Voter Education Network, Inc. to support nonpartisan civic engagement, voter education, youth leadership development, voter registration and participation efforts and community- based democracy and electoral justice initiatives; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Mattapan Square Main Streets, Inc. to support economic development, small business support, cultural programming, placemaking initiatives and community engagement efforts in Mattapan square in the Mattapan section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for The EON Foundation, Inc. to provide programs, services and technical assistance to support economic opportunities in the cannabis industry for people from communities harmed by the war on drugs; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended the town of Ashland for the renovation and improvement of the Ashland community center; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Holliston for municipal employee mental health support; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Medway for Americans with Disabilities Act related improvements to recreational facilities; provided further, that not less than $105,000 shall be expended to Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to support efforts to address the primary care crisis; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Friends of the Wendell Meetinghouse, Inc. for accessibility improvements, repairs and modifications; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Royalston for design, engineering, repairs and improvements to the King street bridge; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Swansea redevelopment authority to create an urban renewal plan along the United States highway route 6 corridor in the town of Swansea; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Keep Massachusetts Beautiful Inc. for expanded programming, marketing and supplies; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Boyden library in the town of Foxborough for the purchase of new furniture and equipment for makerspace, children's room and facilities and for information technology upgrades; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Oxford public schools for transportation needs; provided further, that not less than $12,500 shall be expended to the Westborough public library to purchase a book bike; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Wilbraham for the purchase of materials and installation of permanent bleachers at the Wilbraham Athletic Facility; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Monson to provide camera coverage with access Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report control and camera with multi-lens, pan/tilt/zoom camera, switch, and boom lift for the back parking area of town offices/police station and the Veterans Field; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Wilbraham Nature and Cultural Council for tourism, marketing and advertising purposes; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Inc. for creating new, diverse concert performances and targeting special events for youth education and performance opportunities that are vital to revitalize the performing arts in Springfield; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Wharf District Council, Inc., for climate resiliency planning; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Carlisle for capital improvements and renovations to the Gleason public library; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Concord for improvements and upgrades to the playground at the Alcott elementary school; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Rutland for support of the engineering and design services necessary to advance the rehabilitation of the Rutland community pool; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Framingham to establish a small business university to provide entrepreneurs with specialized guidance and support to improve equity and economic development; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended to NEADS, Inc. Service Dogs for Veterans program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Lowell for improvements and upgrades to the Bailey school playground; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Quaboag regional school district academy; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Ashland for pedestrian accessibility improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Framingham for pedestrian accessibility improvements; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to ABCD North End; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Lynn Veterans Council to organize the North Shore Veterans and First Responders Parade; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the city of Fall River for improvements to Abbott Court playground park; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Bellingham senior center for parking lot improvements; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Blackstone-Millville-regional school district for security system and safety upgrades; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Uxbridge for planning of the town’s 300th Anniversary; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Millville elementary school for a generator replacement; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Pembroke for the planning of the re-use of the former police station building; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Kingston for the restoration of the Historic Reed Building; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for Responsible Urbanites For Fido, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Plympton for infrastructure improvements at the town complex; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Danvers for the replacement of the ceiling at the Peabody Institute library of Danvers; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce to support the creation Conference Committee Report of a business incubator to assist in the development and growth of new regional businesses; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Everett Haitian Community Center to support youth enrichment; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Chelsea’s Resiliency Fund; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce for programming initiatives; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to GreenRoots, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to La Colaborativa, Inc. to support economic development; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Bay Village Neighborhood Association, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the New Bedford Festival Theatre, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to AHA! Art, History & Architecture in the city of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Frederick Douglass House in the city of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Cape Verdean Association of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in city of New Bedford for production programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere for a child safety program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Revere Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere’s senior home improvement fund; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere McMackin field for infrastructure improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Hingham to support Revolution 250 celebrations; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Hull to support Revolution 250 celebrations; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cohasset Community Assistance Fund to build capacity and expand its direct financial assistance program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for the maintenance of Goldfish Pond; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to Riverwalk Arts, Inc. for improvements along the ten-mile river walkway; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, Inc. (IBA Boston) to address critical technology and programmatic capacity gaps necessary to fully operationalize IBA – La CASA, and sustain core high-quality educational and youth development opportunities; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Soccer Unity Project Inc. for increasing play for girls and youth with disabilities, as well as providing programming for their three new locations in low-income areas; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Community Music Center of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Boston Food Access Council; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Waltham Chamber of Commerce for staffing; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Southbridge for veterans’ monuments; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for Boston Chinatown Post 328 Association; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to ABCD for the operation, administration and programming of the West End Neighborhood Center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Inc. for the purpose of providing free public concerts in Boston; provided further, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Great Barrington for upgrades to the assessors software; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Burlington to enhance and modernize interior and exterior signage across the town campus to improve navigation, accessibility, and compliance with current ADA and safety standards; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Beverly for maintenance, repairs, and improvements to the Beverly council on aging/senior center building; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Age Strong commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the North End, Chinatown, Downtown and Bay Village neighborhoods of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Merrimac to refurbish a basketball court floor; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Fitchburg Public Market for the capital maintenance costs of the food hub services; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Latinos for Education, Inc; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce, Inc; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the historic Chevalier Theatre in Medford; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for a project celebrating Fiestas Patronales to its fiscal agent Nueva Esperanza, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Hamilton for a backup generator for the historic town hall to ensure continuity of operations during winter storms; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Asian Community Development Corporation for the purposes of expanding their retirement matched savings program for low-income Asian elders; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Jones library in the town of Amherst to support the construction of a gender inclusive ADA compliant restroom; provided further, that not less than $9,000 shall be expended to the Puerto Rican Art Comic Conference to its fiscal agent, the Holyoke public library; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of North Reading for flooring maintenance at the Flint Memorial library in the town of North Reading; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Bridgewater for roadway and public safety improvements in Central square; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Benevento Little League fields in the town of North Reading; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Lynnfield middle school auditorium for lighting and sound repairs, replacement and upgrades; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Lynnfield for playground upgrades at Newhall park; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Boston Village for the purpose of improving their capacity to expand technological improvements and the provision of programming services for older adults; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Coconut Grove Memorial Committee in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Raynham to continue building a gravel parking lot and canoe launch on the Taunton river off South street west in Raynham; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Three Saints, Inc. in the city of Lawrence to support community services and promote Italian heritage; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce to support business development, networking, and economic opportunity initiatives in the Merrimack Valley; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall Conference Committee Report be expended to Middleton Council on Aging for the purchase of an ADA compliant van; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the development a new Easthampton skate park; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the South End neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center for the purposes of arts and cultural programming at the Pao Arts Center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Age Strong commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the New Commonwealth Fund to assist in their work of expanding grant opportunities for Black and Brown-led nonprofits across the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Springfield Black Chambers community outreach; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Harambee Festival; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Caribbean Festival; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the historic West Medford Community Center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Stoughton Community Center for exterior work; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Paul Revere Heritage Site in the town of Canton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Stone Soul, Inc. Festival; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Springfield Partners for Community Action, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to the Western Massachusetts Sports Commission; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Agawam for a feasibility study of a new and modernized recreational center at Perry Lane park; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Haymarket Pushcart Association; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of West Springfield for infrastructure improvement projects to Mittineague park; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Brookline Interactive Group to support cablecasting and streaming of Brookline town meetings, hearings and committees to catalyze and maintain vital civic engagement; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Brookline Teen Center, Inc. for facility upgrades consistent with the YMCA of Greater Boston merger; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to The Urban League of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill, Inc. for the capital campaign project for the construction of a new state of the art facility in the city of Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Whittier Birthplace in Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Haverhill Downtown Boxing Club; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Build Boston LLC for entrepreneurship programming at the Gateway Academy in Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the town of Westborough for conducting a study of the Route 9 corridor and abutting lands for various purposes; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the North End/Waterfront Resilience Alliance for Climate Resiliency planning; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report to the town of Northborough for sidewalk and roadway projects; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Haverhill for the purchase of street lighting and pedestrian safety measures; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Belchertown Animal Control to replace its current vehicle and acquire modern animal transport equipment; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to St. Vincent de Paul Diaper Bank; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Sarah’s Place Adult Day Health Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the Westmass Area Development Corporation to offset and pay any and all costs incurred and related to, but not limited to, operational costs and expenses involved with the revitalization of the Ludlow Mills Industrial Complex; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Hopkinton for energy-efficiency renovations and upgrades at Hopkinton senior center; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Millis for the continued renovation of the original town offices and the revitalization of unused spaces; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Springfield Black Tennis program; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the renovation of laboratory space and equipment upgrades to support the life and health science programs at American International College; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Rites of Passage & Empowerment, Inc. in the city of Pittsfield to fund supportive programming for young women of color in Berkshire county; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc. for technical support to Black-owned businesses in the city of Pittsfield; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Franklin Downtown Partnership, Inc. to promote economic development in the town of Franklin; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Acton for the design, construction and installation of building improvements at the West Acton Citizens' library, including but not limited to building accessible shelving units for the storage of all library books, and other related expenses; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the city of Attleboro for rehabilitation, redesign, renovation and other costs associated with the otter exhibit at the Capron Park zoo; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Dedham Greenspace Coalition, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Gardner Community Action Committee, Inc. to support capital improvements and operations; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to North End Athletic Association, Inc. in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, Inc. for capital improvements for the affordable and workforce housing units at The Hayes at Railroad Square development in downtown Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Families First to support their free, multilingual parenting education programs across Massachusetts, partnering with childcare centers, schools and community sites to reach families with young children in the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong Commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the Jamaica Plain and Roxbury neighborhoods in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Bunker Hill Day Parade Committee, in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston, for Conference Committee Report promoting tourism, production and promotional expenditures; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center, Inc. in the town of Falmouth for programs and meeting space expansion; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Children’s Museum in the town of Mashpee for upgrades to the fire alarm and prevention systems and required ADA accessibility upgrades; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the North End Historical Society, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Old Colony YMCA, Plymouth Branch, for Camp Clark, in recognition of its 100th anniversary, for the purchase, replacement and installation of new docks on Hyles pond in Plymouth; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Project D.E.E.P Assoc., Inc; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Lawrence recreation department for the procurement of a vehicle to support the department’s efforts to provide summertime support to the at- risk youth of the city; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Barnstable public schools for maintenance and improvements to school playgrounds and play spaces; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to North Shore Latino Business Association, Inc. to support small business development, technical assistance and entrepreneurial growth initiatives for minority and immigrant-owned businesses in Lynn and across the North Shore; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Sharon for roadway and pedestrian safety improvements at the Sharon public library; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Stoughton for planning and implementation of Stoughton’s 300th Anniversary Celebration; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Walpole for sidewalk paving and maintenance equipment; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Paws & Pets & Prayers Rescue Inc. in the city of Revere for operations costs; provided further, that not less than $700,000 shall be expended for the 7UICE Foundation, Inc. to bridge opportunity gaps and empower youth in underserved communities through education and innovation; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to South End Baseball; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong Commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the Dorchester neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Association of Haitian Women, Inc. in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Haitian Community Partners in the city of Brockton for staffing and other purposes; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, Inc. for the maintenance and upkeep of the Massachusetts law enforcement memorial; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Revolutionary Spaces, Inc. to address deferred maintenance and make improvements necessary for the operation of the Old State House and Old South Meeting House in Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong Commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the West End, Back Bay, Fenway and Beacon Hill neighborhoods in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the First Night Boston Inc. for operations in Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Friends of the Public Garden, Inc. to activate the Brewer Plaza area in the Boston common in Boston to enhance public Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report safety and quality of life for residents; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city of Fall River for infrastructure upgrades to Lafayette park; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Day of Portugal Fall River Inc; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Community Connections in the city of Fall River for young adult day programming; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development, Inc. for technical assistance to the region and municipalities of the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Cheshire for improvements to Cheshire lake; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Needham for the contracting of an economic development consultant; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Asian Business Empowerment Council in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the St. Francis House in the city of Boston for renovations, repairs and ongoing maintenance of the day shelter; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to OCA-APAA-NE, INC.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Newton Suzuki School of Music, to improve ADA compliance and add educational and community space as part of a larger restoration of a 1750 farmhouse housing a full- day music and arts pre-school serving the greater Newton community and families throughout eastern Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Menino Arts Center, an arts organization located in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the purposes of the operation of the programs of Riverside Theatre Works, Inc. located in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc. to facilitate access to welcoming, safe and affordable housing for low- income LGBTQ seniors through development of affordable housing, inclusive housing services and programming that addresses the needs of LGBTQ seniors, and to support and preserve open space to serve seniors in Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Pond Plain Improvement Association in the city known as the town of Weymouth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Boston’s Forgotten Felines, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Pepperell for the replacement of carpeting at the Lawrence library; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Townsend for roof repairs at the Townsend library; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Hampshire regional school district for technology, curricular materials, resources, consumables and professional development; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the replacement or repair of the damaged floating dock at the state boat ramp located in Westport; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the city of Fall River for the purchase of upgrades to Desmarias park for the support and promotion of outdoor activities; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the East Springfield Neighborhood Council, Inc. in Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Addiction Treatment Center of New England, Inc. for the expansion of the three- quarter step unit program; provided further, that not less than $20,000 Conference Committee Report shall be expended to the Indian Orchard Citizens Council, Inc. in Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Pine Point Community Council, Inc. in Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the 16 Acres Civic Association in Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Springfield Community Resources, Inc; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Idlewell Educational Improvement Association Inc. in the city known as the town of Weymouth; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Millbury for the improvements and upgrades of Asa Waters Historical Mansion; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Millbury public schools for new chromebooks in the town of Millbury; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Ella Fleming building in the town of Tewksbury for the repair, rehabilitation or other supporting work; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Human Relations Service, Inc. in the town of Wellesley to address the mental and behavioral health needs of families and children; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Burlington for town campus and public space improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Sterling for rehabilitation and improvement work at the 1835 Town Hall; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Lancaster for the replacement and upgrade of the HVAC system at the Thayer Memorial library, including related improvements to support the long-term maintenance and operation of the facility; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Penn’s Hill Neighborhood Association, Inc. in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Clinton for downtown beautification, including the purchase of furnishings, related improvements and the installation of drinking water fountains in Depot square and Central park; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Berlin for the purchase of advanced life support equipment for its ambulances, including cardiac monitoring, ventilation, ultrasound and infusion pump equipment; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to The Tech Foundry to expand workforce development and digital literacy programming in Western Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Friends of Herter Park, Inc. for the maintenance of the outdoor theater in Artesani park with approval from the department of conservation and recreation; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong Commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the South Boston neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Boston Music Project, Inc. to provide educational instruction and social-emotional learning practices in the South Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Milton for purposes of dugout improvements at Andrews park; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the restoration of the Edward F. Searles estate in the city of Methuen; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce to support local businesses and promote the local economy in the Merrimack Valley; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Creative Haverhill, Incorporated in support of their new location in the city Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report of Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Quincy for the Quincy high school baseball field practice facilities; provided further, that not less than $640,000 shall be expended to the Adams Presidential Center in the city of Quincy; provided further that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Debbie's Treasure Chest, Inc. to continue their ongoing support of local communities; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Irish Cultural Centre, Inc. for the restoration and improvements of the Cultural Centre in the town of Canton; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Roslindale Village Main Street, Inc. to further support economic and community development opportunities in its business district; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Mutual Aid Eastie to facilitate mutual aid programming in the East Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Neighbors United for a Better East Boston to facilitate their work in civic engagement and community programming; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity, Inc. in the East Boston section of the city of Boston to facilitate their work in the community including, but not limited to, the acquisition of a permanent organization space; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Indian Lake Community Association, Inc.’s Community Teaching Garden Literacy project located at 149 West Boylston drive in the city of Worcester to improve infrastructure, programing and design work including, but not limited to expanding Americans with Disabilities Act compliant accessibility for all visitors; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Americans with Disabilities Act compliant pedestrian access improvements to Woodland park and the surrounding greater neighborhoods in the town of West Boylston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Latino Economic Development Corporation, Inc. for start-up and existing small businesses in the downtown section of the city of Springfield with directed mini-grants to be used for marketing and direct operational support; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Hispanic-American Library, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to The Spirit of Springfield, Inc. to produce events that provide a sense of community, civic pride and opportunities for celebration; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the New North Citizens Council, Inc. in the city of Springfield for the Latino Health Salsa in the Parks Family Summertime Intervention; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. for the Latino marketing initiative; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Developspringfield Corporation to offset and pay any and all costs incurred and related to, but not limited to, operational costs and expenses involved with the management and revitalization of the Springfield Innovation Center on Bridge street in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Blues to Green, Inc. for the operation of the Springfield Jazz & Roots festival; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to East Boston Main Streets to support their operations and efforts to revitalize signage in neighborhood business corridors; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be Conference Committee Report expended to the town of Mansfield to study and create a targeted economic development strategy that will help modernize industrial areas, improve infrastructure readiness and position the town for future economic growth; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of West Boylston for a landfill monitoring program to prevent the contamination of groundwater; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Starboard Institute, Inc. for the development of the Golden Thread project highlighting history and culture in the East Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong Commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the East Boston neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Garrison-Trotter Neighborhood Association, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Charles River Watershed Association to engage with Allston-Brighton residents in understanding and reviewing the climate resilience implications of planned development in the Allston-Brighton sections of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the New England Aquarium Corporation for their operations in the cities of Boston and Quincy; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to the Woburn Golf and Ski Authority in the city of Woburn for capital improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Friends of the Robbins Town Gardens, Inc. in the town of Arlington; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the Arlington Historical Society; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Tewksbury for water infrastructure repairs and improvements; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Waltham for downtown revitalization as well as public safety infrastructure improvements along Moody street and in the south side of the city; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover to support public art; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Let’s Row Boston program administered by Community Rowing, Inc. in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Easton Wings of Hope for youth substance use prevention; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Arc of Greater Brockton for building improvements; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the town of North Andover for security cameras at major intersections; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Nonantum Neighborhood Association in the city of Newton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to St. Mary of Carmen Society in the Nonantum section of the city of Newton to support families and individuals in need; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the Armenian Cultural Association of America, Inc. Watertown Education project in the city of Watertown; and provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the city of Attleboro for the renovation of the educational amphitheater at the Capron Park zoo ............... $30,011,934 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF EDUCATION. Office of the Secretary. 7009-1700 For the operation of information technology services within the executive office of education ............................................................................................. $28,086,218 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 7009-6379 For the operation of the office of the secretary of education; provided, that not later than December 16, 2026, the executive office of education, in consultation with the department of elementary and secondary education and the department of higher education, shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on education on the implementation and expansion of the high quality college and career pathways initiative, including but not limited to, early college, innovation pathways and dual enrollment programs; provided further, that the report shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the public schools and districts participating in early college, innovation pathways, dual enrollment or career and vocational technical education programs; (ii) the institutions of higher education partnering with public schools and districts to offer early college, innovation pathways, dual enrollment or career and vocational technical education programs; (iii) the employers and employer partners participating in the innovation pathways program; (iv) the number of students participating in high quality college and career pathways; and (v) recommendations to enhance student participation in high quality college and career pathways .............................................................................. $3,372,215 7009-6600 For the development and initial implementation of high-quality early college and career programs, including the growth of current programs and the strategic expansion of new programs; provided, that such programs shall incorporate the guiding principles of designated early college pathways, as developed jointly by the department of higher education and the department of elementary and secondary education; provided further, that priority shall be given to programs that serve students who are currently underrepresented in college; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to Westfield State University, for early college programming for nursing and health science pathways to support labor force development with western Massachusetts hospitals and health care providers; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Inc. for the expansion of youth access to summer programming of Blue Economy History; and provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months ............................................................ $15,200,000 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 1596-2422 For the reimbursement of school districts and participating schools for the costs of providing universal free school meals pursuant to section 1C of chapter 69 of the General Laws; provided, that districts receiving funds under this item shall not implement a meal charge for students; provided further, that participating districts that are eligible for reimbursement under the community eligibility provision or provision 2 of the National School Lunch Program or an applicable provision of the National Child Nutrition Act, Public Law 111-296, shall adopt said provision to maximize access to federal funds; and provided further, that not later than January 15, 2027, the department of elementary and secondary education shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on education and the executive office for administration and finance that shall include: (i) data on any change in utilization of school lunch services in districts receiving funding under this item, delineated by free, reduced and paid students as defined by the National School Lunch Program; (ii) the distribution of funding paid through this item and, for the Conference Committee Report purpose of universal free school meals in fiscal year 2025, item 7053-1925 delineated by school district; and (iii) options to reform, modify or extend the program in a manner that promotes equity, maximizes federal funds and improves predictability and sustainability of funding ................................ $180,000,000 Education and Transportation Fund ........................ 100% 1596-2424 For a competitive grant program administered by the department of elementary and secondary education, in consultation with Massachusetts clean energy center, for K-12 public schools or districts for projects to install or maintain clean energy infrastructure pursuant to section 37 of chapter 69 of the General Laws .......................................................................... $2,000,000 Education and Transportation Fund ......................... 100% 1596-2436 For the development of a statewide birth through higher education framework for mental and behavioral health which may include, but shall not be limited to: (i) guiding principles and strategies related to providing social emotional supports; (ii) mental and behavioral health supports; (iii) suicide prevention; and (iv) relevant professional development in educational settings; provided, that the framework shall be developed in collaboration with the executive office of health and human services and the department of mental health, experts in childhood mental health, educators including those from early education and care programs, elementary and secondary public schools, and public institutions of higher education, students, families, and other stakeholders as appropriate; provided further, that funds may be expended to implement the framework and relevant mental and behavioral health supports for students; and provided further, that not later than May 28, 2027, the department of secondary and elementary education shall submit a report on (i) the implementation of the framework; and (ii) the number of districts implementing framework findings, prior appropriation continued ....................... $2,000,000 Education and Transportation Fund ........................ 100% 1596-2451 For reimbursements to regional school districts for the transportation of pupils and to cities, towns, regional vocational or county agricultural school districts, independent vocational schools and collaboratives for certain expenditures for transportation of nonresident pupils to approved vocational-technical programs of any regional or county agricultural school district, city, town, independent school or collaborative under section 8A of chapter 74 of the General Laws; provided further, that funds from this item for reimbursements to regional school districts for the transportation of pupils shall be in addition to funds appropriated in item 7035-0006; and provided further, that the commissioner of elementary and secondary education may transfer funds from this item to said item 7035-0006 ............... $58,415,894 Education and Transportation Fund ........................ 100% 7010-0005 For the operation of the department of elementary and secondary education; provided, that notwithstanding chapter 66A of the General Laws, the department of elementary and secondary education, the department of early education and care, the department of children and families and the disabled persons protection commission may share with each other personal data regarding students who receive services in special education programs approved, licensed, monitored or regulated by Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report the department of elementary and secondary education and the department of early education and care to carry out their respective responsibilities under state and federal law; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Winchester for the implementation of literacy programming in the Winchester public school system; and provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education may fund direct support to teachers and administrators who are providing services to assist in state education initiatives; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the foundation budget review commission established in section 4 of chapter 70 of the General Laws; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall conduct an assessment on the education workforce in school districts across the commonwealth; provided further, that such assessment shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of teachers who have completed a certification program in high-need subject areas, which may include, but shall not be limited to science, technology, mathematics, computer science, special education and English as a second language; (ii) the number of teacher vacancies in high-need subject areas by school district; (iii) the number of vacancies in high-need subject areas as compared to total number of teacher vacancies; and (iv) the ratio of teachers to students in each school district; provided further, that not later than February 2, 2027, the department of elementary and secondary education, in consultation with the executive office of education, shall submit a report on their findings to the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on education; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended as grants to school districts to support the education of students on safe, responsible and healthy social media use, which may include, but shall not be limited to: (i) curriculum frameworks and other instructional materials that promote evidence-based practices; and (ii) educator training and professional development; and provided further, that not less than $375,000 shall be expended for grants to support hands-on cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in public schools across the commonwealth .................................................................................................. $16,089,723 7010-0012 For grants to cities, towns and regional school districts for payments of certain costs and related expenses for the program to eliminate racial imbalance established under section 12A of chapter 76 of the General Laws; provided, that funds shall be made available for payment for services rendered by the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO), Inc. and Springfield public schools; provided further, that all grant applications submitted to and approved by the department of elementary and secondary education shall include a detailed line item budget specifying how such funds shall be allocated and expended; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on education and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the impact of the grant program on student outcomes, the expenditure of funds by districts and the extent to which the services rendered by METCO support the goals of the grant program; and provided further, that funds appropriated in this item for fiscal year 2027 shall not revert to the General Fund but shall be available until December 31, 2027........................................................................................... $30,908,286 7010-0033 For literacy and early literacy grant programs; provided, that literacy and early literacy programs receiving funding through this item shall submit Conference Committee Report ongoing evaluations and documentation of outcomes to the department of elementary and secondary education; provided further, that said evaluations shall be compared to measurable goals and benchmarks developed by the department; provided further, that not less than $440,000 shall be expended for HILL for Literacy, Inc.; provided further, that funds provided to HILL for Literacy, Inc. in fiscal year 2027, may be expended through June 30, 2028; and provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months ......................................... $5,706,750 7010-1192 For grants to cities, towns, school districts and nonprofit entities for educational improvement projects; provided, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Leominster public schools for the purpose of launching new adult and after hours educational vocational programming; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to Monson public schools, for the purchase of 280 chromebooks to sustain equitable access to instructional technology; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the E-Team Machinist Program in the city of Lynn; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Chicopee for financial assistance and waivers for applications in youth sports programs; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for youth programs at Dennison Memorial Community Center, Inc. in New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for a study of the redevelopment and economically integrated housing at Jackson Mann community center complex in the Union Square section of Allston in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a grant to Collaborative for Educational Services, Inc. located in the city of Northampton for the trauma-informed Hampshire county initiative; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Kiwanis Club for the purpose of expanding assistance for local students pursuing higher education in Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Medford for Robotics 360 programming for elementary and high school students; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Medford for transportation to career technical education co-op programming for students in the city of Medford; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Easton public schools for programming with Raising Multicultural Kids; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Taunton Performing Arts Center for the purchase of their building; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Salisbury for repairs to the Salisbury elementary school playground; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Third Sector New England, Inc. for the Commonwealth Seminar to support its civic education, training, and leadership program focused on underserved communities; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity, Inc. and the Commonwealth Seminar for a joint fellowship program for high school and college students from underrepresented communities of color; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Beyond Soccer, Inc. for innovative health, athletic and leadership programming for low- income youth in the city of Lawrence; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Kinetic Smiles, Inc. to support youth cycling, fitness, and wellness programming for children in the city of Lawrence and surrounding communities; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Hill View Montessori Foundation, Inc. for a security system at Hill View Montessori Charter Public School; provided Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of North Attleborough for the construction of a new playground for the Community School; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Mansfield for renovation, repair and replacement of equipment at the Mansfield high school auditorium; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to Unique Steps Dance Academy in North Attleborough; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Dedham Education Foundation, Inc. to support their mission of student enrichment programs for Dedham public schools; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Haverhill public schools for the renovation of the Haverhill high school weight room and related athletic activities; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Braintree public schools for mental health services; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the All Dorchester Sports League, Inc. for educational support, nutrition, and other community benefits; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Asociación Carnavalesca de Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Lawrence, to highlight the colorful tradition of Dominican Carnival in the Merrimack Valley and to provide at-risk youth with assistance programming and after school activities; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Instituto Cultural de Puerto Rico, Inc. in the City of Lawrence, to highlight the colorful tradition of Puerto Rican culture in the Merrimack Valley; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Ateneo Dominicano Del Merrimack Valley to maintain and promote Dominican culture throughout the Merrimack Valley through history, literature, arts, customs, and family values; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the P2P Basketball Corp. for the costs of expanding their programming to serve youth in Salem; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for grants to support hands-on CPR training in public schools across the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Catie’s Closet, Inc. to provide students in schools with a high percentage of low-income and homeless students with: (i) in-school access to clothing, toiletries, and basic necessities; and (ii) community-based resources including, but not limited to, social services, mental health services and behavioral health services; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Lunenburg public schools for technology upgrades; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Acushnet council on aging and community center to replace its outdated HVAC system; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Westport public schools for the replacement of HVAC filters, parts, and service; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Acushnet public schools for the replacement of HVAC filters, parts, and service; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Community Investors, Inc.’s PowerPlay Initiative in the town of Wellesley in support of the expansion of an inclusive after-school and out- of-school-time recreational program at urban and suburban Massachusetts schools; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the West Newton Cinema Foundation, Inc. for accessibility improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to BPE, Inc., to support the educator career pathways program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Newton Cultural Alliance, Inc./The Allen Center for the purchasing of equipment and related technical support to expand access; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to Stonehill College Conference Committee Report for the development of a nursing simulation lab to enhance clinical training and expand the health workforce pipeline; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the John F. Kennedy Library for the expansion and modernization of digital infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Community Music School of Springfield, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Newton public schools for professional development opportunities for educators including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and to support a leadership network across the Newton public schools; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Woburn public schools for computer lab upgrades at the Woburn memorial high school in the city of Woburn; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Cuniff Elementary School Parent/Caregiver Teacher Organization in the city of Watertown to improve the academic and social experiences of students through enhanced volunteer partnerships between students, parents, caregivers and teachers; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the city of Worcester for the Recreation Worcester program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Belmont public schools for stipends for afterschool programs; and provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Belmont Against Racism for afterschool transportation and other student programing; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to Westborough public schools for the purchase of cell phone pouches; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Auburn Youth and Family Services, Inc. to support its food pantry and the healthy development of youth and families; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Wachusett regional high school for the purchase of security cameras; provided further, that not less than $49,000 shall be expended for Amesbury public schools for chromebooks for third- grade students; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the New Bedford Youth Court and Fall River Youth Court programs in the cities of New Bedford and Fall River to support juvenile diversion programs based on the principles of peer-lead restorative justice; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Friends of the Medford Family Network Corp. to provide early childhood, parent education and family support services in the city of Medford; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the SouthCoast Community Foundation, Inc. to administer a 1-time grant program to provide access to resources for underserved residents in the greater New Bedford area; provided further, that funds appropriated for the grant program in fiscal year 2024, fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026 shall not revert and shall be made available for the purposes of the program in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Stoneham for school playground improvements; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Berkshire Educational Resources K-12 to perform regionalization and efficiency work with public school districts in Berkshire county and with the Mohawk Trail regional school district in Franklin county; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Belmont for the replacement of textbooks in Belmont public schools; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for Grad Nite Live, Inc. located in the town of Marshfield to support student safety and drug and alcohol free entertainment to local high school seniors; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc. to support the stability of the Magic Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Seasons Early Childhood center in the town of Adams and to complete final essential upgrades to the Monument Square Early Childhood and School-Age center in the city of North Adams; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for Zamir Chorale of Boston, Inc. to support its musical and educational programming for the public; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Greenagers, Inc. to provide teen and young adult environmental programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Cummington for capital improvements and repairs to historical structures at the J.S. Bryant School; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Mary Lyon Foundation, Inc. for services and financial support to students and families in Franklin county; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Railroad Street Youth Project, Inc. in the town of Great Barrington to support youth-inspired projects; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Springfield Day Nursery Corporation in the city of Springfield to support at- risk children, address learning gaps and prepare students for school achievement; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended for Arlington Youth Counseling Center, Inc. in the town of Arlington for youth mental health support; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for English at Large, Inc. in the city of Woburn for English language tutoring and small group instruction; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Together for Kids Coalition in the city of Worcester to promote the health, wellbeing and success of young children and their families; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Worcester Education Collaborative and the United Way of Central Massachusetts, Inc. for the Worcester Literacy Partnership to increase literacy achievement among children; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for LEAP for Education, Inc. to support school-day, MyCAP-aligned education and career planning for students in the city of Salem, including individualized post-secondary advising, career exploration, work-based learning preparation and connections to local mentors and employers; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Essex National Heritage Commission, Inc. for the Teaching Hidden Histories program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Loop Lab, Inc. to empower youth to access careers in media arts through job training and paid internships; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Courageous Sailing Center for Youth, Inc. in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston for youth programming and enrichment opportunities; provided further, that not less than $25,000 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 in the cities of Chelsea, Everett and Cambridge and the Charlestown section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to La Vida, Inc. doing business as La Vida Scholars in the city of Chelsea to support their college preparation programs; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Art Lab Everett in the city of Everett for youth development projects and its arts apprenticeship program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Everett Community Growers, Inc. in the city of Everett to provide food justice education and services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to First Start Foundation Inc. to support equipment costs of Prophecy Wrestling Club, help expand its reach and facilitate the participation of youth in the cities of Lawrence and Methuen; provided Conference Committee Report further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Lawrence CommunityWorks, Inc. for Movement City to help engage youth through creative education; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Haverhill Inner City Boxing Club, Inc. to provide support for underprivileged youth in the Greater Haverhill area; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to Lawrence high school to create a career pathway partnership for medical professions in partnership with Merrimack Health, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Chico Summer Shootout Foundation Inc for the operation of their spring and summer programming for youth in and around the cities of Methuen and Lawrence; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the Agawam Robotics Education Foundation, Inc. in the city known as the town of Agawam for programming and operational costs; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended toward academic and financial support services for students of the Urban College of Boston: A Two-Year College, Inc. to expand access for students of economically disadvantaged backgrounds; provided further, that not less than $16,566 shall be expended to the Halifax elementary school for the replacement of the telephone system; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Choices4Teens Mentoring Group Inc. for a mentoring program to improve outcomes for at-risk youth, to address social and behavioral issues and to support violence prevention in the city of Brockton; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for programs and resources to support farm to school and food system literacy programming in public elementary and secondary schools and early education programs; provided further, that not less than $750,000 of such funds shall be used to offer grants through the current operating farm to school FRESH Grant program; provided further, that $150,000 of such funds shall be used to expand the Massachusetts School Wellness Coaching Program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 of such funds shall be used to develop food literacy curricula, tools and resources for use by public schools; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of North Reading for youth programming; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for Easter Seals Massachusetts, Inc. to provide college navigator services; provided further, that not less than $26,000 shall be expended for Raising Multicultural Kids, Inc. in the town of Easton for educational programming and teacher recruitment; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Lynnfield for capital improvements to the middle school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to The American Exchange Project, Inc. to launch a pilot-to-scale program in public schools in the city of Lynn; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Hanover public schools for purposes including, but not limited to, implementing a cardiac screening program; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Rockland for purposes including, but not limited to, an engineering study for the Union street entrance to and the front steps of Rockland Memorial library; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended for the town of Franklin public school district for lighting upgrades to the middle school auditorium; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for water treatment improvements and PFAS removal at Pine Hill elementary school in the town of Sherborn; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Behavioral health Integrated Resources for Children (BIRCH) center to continue the operations of the school-based behavioral health technical assistance center; provided Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Link to Libraries, Inc. to provide new, culturally-responsive and engaging books for school libraries while supporting underserved elementary school students in building their own home libraries; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Girls on the Run of Western MA, Inc. to provide social-emotional learning and physical activity curricula to elementary and middle school-aged girls; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Pembroke public schools for infrastructure maintenance and improvements and energy affordability initiatives; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Marblehead public schools for the refurbishment of the Glover Elementary School playground; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for Top Floor Learning, Inc. in the city known as the town of Palmer to provide low cost or free tutoring and classes for adults; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the Dennet elementary school in the town of Plympton; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for Cape Cod Foundation, Inc. for its Fund for Sandwich permanent endowment fund; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for The Soul Project, Inc. in the town of West Bridgewater for the Soulful Girls Club program and other programming for young women as they transition out of teen programs to ensure continued access to community connection and growth; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for Nantucket Community Television, Inc. to support Nantucket High School sports broadcasting through Nantucket Sports Connection programming and initiatives; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc. for the Afrimerican Academy for programming to provide youth with workforce development, career readiness training, financial literacy, public speaking, project-based learning, civic engagement and youth-led public programming that connects local history, cultural education, and long-term educational and career pathways; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Chica Project to support culturally-affirming, trauma- informed youth development, mentoring, leadership development, civic engagement and college readiness programming for young women and girls in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for The Modern Mentor Inc. for youth mentorship and personal development; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for Hoops Collaborative Youth Development Program, Incorporated to support free youth basketball programming, mentorship, leadership development, community engagement activities and wraparound support services for young people in the Greater Boston area; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Mattapan/Greater Boston Technology Learning Center, Inc. to support operations, the expansion of workforce development programming, digital literacy training, youth STEM programs and community-based technology initiatives serving residents of the Roxbury, Mattapan, Dorchester and Hyde Park sections of the city of Boston and the Greater Boston area; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Greatest MINDS to support mentorship, college and career readiness, leadership development, workforce training, civic engagement and educational programming for middle school, high school and college students in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Framingham public schools for the purchase of a wheelchair- accessible van; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Westport public schools to conduct a traffic study; provided Conference Committee Report further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Confikids Inc. to provide children with access to recreational sports, arts and activities; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Mansfield public schools for expenses related to the creation of a multimedia lab space in Mansfield high school to offer production courses for students; and provided further, that funds shall be expended fully and, on a schedule, consistent with the provisions of section 9B of chapter 29 of the General Laws ...................................................................................................... $7,971,566 7010-1196 For programs and services offered by Smart from the Start, Inc. to promote the healthy development of young children and their families living in underserved communities in the city of Boston through trauma-informed, multi-generational family support and community engagement ............................ $500,000 7027-0019 For school-to-career connecting activities; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the board of elementary and secondary education, in cooperation with the executive office of labor and workforce development and the state workforce investment board, may establish and support a public-private partnership to link high school students with economic and learning opportunities on the job as part of the school-to-career transition program; provided further, that this program may include the award of matching grants to workforce investment boards or other local public-private partnerships involving local community job commitments and worksite learning opportunities for students; provided further, that the grants shall require at least a 200 per cent match in wages for the students from private sector participants; provided further, that the program shall include, but not be limited to, a provision that business leaders commit resources to pay salaries, to provide mentoring and instruction on the job and to work closely with teachers; provided further, that public funds shall pay for the costs of connecting schools and businesses to ensure that students serve productively on the job; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Girls Inc. for the operation of the SMART and Eureka programs at the Framingham, Holyoke, Lowell, Lynn, Pittsfield and Worcester chapters of Girls Inc.; and provided further, that the program shall partner with the YouthWorks program at the Commonwealth Corporation to develop appropriate connections between the 2 programs ................................................................. $6,672,081 7027-0020 For the implementation, operation and expansion of innovation pathway programs; provided, that such programs shall incorporate the guiding principles of innovation pathway programs, as developed jointly by the department of elementary and secondary education and the department of higher education; and provided further, that preference shall be given to programs that encourage career opportunities in high demand industries ............................................................................................................. $4,764,496 7027-1004 For services that improve outcomes for English language learners, including, but not limited to, English language acquisition professional development to improve the academic performance of English language learners; provided, that funds shall be expended to implement the programs under chapter 71A of the General Laws; provided further, that funds may be expended for the professional development of vocational- technical educators who educate English language learners; provided further, that funds may be expended to administer the requirements under chapter 138 of the acts of 2017; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended on grants to high-quality, intensive English Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report language learning programs in districts serving gateway municipalities as defined under section 3A of chapter 23A of the General Laws; provided further, that funds shall be expended for districts to provide support for middle and high school students deemed to be at risk of dropping out of school as a result of language barriers or challenges in English language acquisition; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Hudson Maynard Adult Learning Center; and provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months ................................................................................................................ $3,762,905 7028-0031 For the expenses of school-age children in institutional schools under section 12 of chapter 71B of the General Laws; provided, that the department of elementary and secondary education may provide special education services to eligible incarcerated persons in houses of correction; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Fundacion CEMDPCD to support, educate, and advocate on behalf of low- income parents of students with learning disabilities in the city of Lawrence; and provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall continue to collaborate with the department of youth services to align curriculum at the department of youth services with the statewide curriculum frameworks and to support the reintegration of youth from facilities at the department of youth services into regular public school settings .................................................................................................... $8,775,748 7035-0001 For a program to be operated by the department of elementary and secondary education for planning and implementation grants for regional and local partnerships to develop and expand existing and new career and technical education programs, including the establishment and support of career technical institutes, including technical institutes established in chapter 74 of the General Laws; provided, that preference shall be given in awarding planning and implementation grants to vocational schools with demonstrable waitlists for admission; and provided further, that funding from this item may be used for transportation costs that are not otherwise reimbursed by the regional school transportation program ................................ $3,087,315 7035-0002 For the provision and improvement of adult basic education services; provided, that grants shall be distributed to a diverse network of organizations that have demonstrated a commitment and an effectiveness in the provision of such services and that are selected competitively by the department of elementary and secondary education; provided further, that such grants shall support the successful transition of students from other adult basic education programs to community college certificate and degree-granting programs; provided further, that the grants shall be contingent upon satisfactory levels of performance as defined and determined by the department; provided further, that preference in awarding grants shall be given to organizations providing services to high percentages of parents of infants, toddlers and preschool and school-age children; provided further, that funds shall be expended to reduce the waitlist of students for English language learning services; provided further, that grants shall not be considered an entitlement to a grant recipient; provided further, that the department shall consult with community colleges and other service providers in supporting and implementing content, performance and professional standards for adult basic education programs and services; provided further, that funds shall be expended on phase 2 pay-for-performance contracts based on outcomes-based contract measuring and funding services that result in Conference Committee Report employment and wage gains and that require bridge funding while final performance results are being analyzed; provided further, that efforts shall be taken to reduce the wait list; and provided further, that the department shall fund a professional development system to provide training and support for adult basic education programs and services ................................ $58,391,405 7035-0006 For reimbursements to regional school districts for the transportation of pupils; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the commonwealth’s obligation shall not exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall explore alternative transportation delivery, contracting and reimbursement models to identify possible economical and efficient approaches by which districts can transport students to public schools and related opportunities; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Hopedale for the planning, design and implementation of a security system for the Hopedale Junior Senior High School; and provided further, that not later than February 2, 2027, the department shall submit the results of its review to the joint committee on education, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the executive office for administration and finance ........................................................................................................ $57,162,492 7035-0008 For reimbursements to cities, towns and regional school districts for the cost of transportation of nonresident pupils as required by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 119; provided, that not later than February 12, 2027, the department of elementary and secondary education shall submit to the house and senate committees on ways and means a preliminary estimate of the costs eligible for reimbursement under this item in fiscal year 2028; and provided further, that the commonwealth’s obligation shall not exceed the amount appropriated in this item .................................................................................... $35,219,466 7035-0035 For a statewide program to increase participation and performance in advanced placement courses, particularly among underserved populations, to prepare students for college and career success in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and English; provided, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall establish an advanced placement test fee program which may reimburse fees to assist students with paying the fee for advanced placement tests based on financial need to be determined by the department; provided further, that funds shall support programs with the following program elements: (i) open access to courses; (ii) identifying underserved students and increasing their rates of participation in advanced placement courses; (iii) equipment and supplies for new and expanded advanced placement courses; (iv) support for the costs of advanced placement exams; and (v) support for student study sessions; provided further, that these funds may support teacher professional development, including a College Board- endorsed advanced placement summer institute for math, science and English advanced placement teachers; provided further, that said program shall provide a matching amount of not less than $1,000,000 in private funding for direct support of educators; provided further, that the programs shall be chosen through a competitive process; provided further, that funds shall be disbursed by the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year to cover costs expended between August 3, 2026 and July 31, 2027, inclusive; provided further, that this program shall work in conjunction with an existing, separately funded, statewide pre-advanced placement program; and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months ................................................................................. $2,250,320 Education and Transportation Fund ........................ 100% 7053-1909 For reimbursements to cities and towns for partial assistance in the furnishing of lunches to school children, including partial assistance in the furnishing of lunches to school children under section 6 of chapter 548 of the acts of 1948, as inserted by chapter 538 of the acts of 1951, and for supplementing funds allocated for the special milk program; provided, that authorized payments in the aggregate for partial assistance in the furnishing of lunches to school children shall not exceed the required state revenue match contained in the National School Lunch Act, 42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq., as amended, and implementing regulations; and provided further, that all cities and towns shall publish and disseminate meal charge policies in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture guidance memorandum SP 46-2016, issued July 8, 2016, in a format that is easily accessible and, if possible, made available for parents and guardians before the start of the 2026-2027 school year, but not later than September 30, 2026............................................................................................................... $5,314,176 7053-1925 For the school breakfast program for public and nonpublic schools and for grants to improve summer food programs during the summer school vacation period; provided, that within the summer food program, priority shall be given to extending such programs for the full summer vacation period and promoting increased participation in such programs; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall solicit proposals from returning sponsors and school food authorities in time for implementation of such grant program during the summer of 2027; provided further, that such grants shall only be awarded to sponsors who can demonstrate their intent to offer full summer programs or increase participation; provided further, that the department shall require sufficient reporting from each grantee to measure the success of such grant program; provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department shall select grantees for the program authorized by this item; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the universal school breakfast program through which all children in schools receiving funds under such program shall be provided free, nutritious breakfast; provided further, that subject to regulations by the board of education that specify time and learning standards, breakfast shall be served during regular school hours; provided further, that participation shall be limited to those elementary schools mandated to serve breakfast under section 1C of chapter 69 of the General Laws where not less than 60 per cent of the students are eligible for free or reduced price meals under the federally funded school meals program; provided further, that not later than November 13, 2026, the department shall select school sites for programs authorized by this item and shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the preliminary results of these grants not later than February 5, 2027; provided further, that kindergarten to grade 12, inclusive, public schools that are required to serve breakfast under said section 1C of said chapter 69 and where not less than 60 per cent of students are eligible for free or reduced price meals shall offer school breakfast after the instructional day has begun and the tardy bell rings; provided further, that not later than September 1, 2026, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the status of school district compliance with this requirement including, but not limited to, all data Conference Committee Report regarding breakfast-delivery models utilized and participation rates; provided further, that not less than $700,000 shall be expended for a grant with Project Bread-The Walk for Hunger, Inc., to enhance and expand the summer food service outreach program and the school breakfast outreach program; and provided further, that nothing in the universal school breakfast program shall give rise to legal rights in any party or provide enforceable entitlement to services, prior appropriation continued .................... $4,429,965 7061-0008 For school aid to cities, towns, regional school districts, counties maintaining agricultural schools, independent vocational schools and independent agricultural and technical schools to be distributed under chapters 70 and 76 of the General Laws and section 3 .............................. $7,658,399,506 General Fund ........................................................ 84.48% Education and Transportation Fund ....................... 7.64% Student Opportunity Act Investment Fund .............. 7.42% Education Fund ....................................................... 0.46% 7061-0012 For the reimbursement of extraordinary special education costs under section 5A of chapter 71B of the General Laws; provided, that the approved costs threshold for fiscal year 2027 shall be as defined in said section 5A of said chapter 71B and the program shall reimburse municipalities for both the eligible instructional costs and for the cost of required out-of-district transportation associated with implementing individual education plans of students receiving special education services in a manner consistent with said section 5A of said chapter 71B; provided further, that notwithstanding section 27 of chapter 132 of the acts of 2019, the program shall reimburse 75 per cent of all required out-of-district transportation costs eligible for reimbursement in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that reimbursements shall be prorated as necessary so that the expenses of this item shall not exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that upon receipt by the department of elementary and secondary education of required special education cost reports from school districts, the department of elementary and secondary education shall reimburse districts based on fiscal year 2026 claims; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education may expend funds to continue and expand voluntary residential placement prevention programs between the department of elementary and secondary education and other departments within the executive office of health and human services that develop community-based support services for children and their families; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall provide not less than $11,700,000 to the department of developmental services for the voluntary residential placement prevention program; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall fully cooperate in providing information and assistance necessary for the department of developmental services to maximize federal reimbursement and to effectively serve students in less restrictive settings; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for students with intellectual disabilities through the Massachusetts chapter of Best Buddies International, Inc.; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall expend not less than $200,000: (i) to provide books in accessible synthetic audio format that are made available through the National Instructional Materials Access Center repository; and (ii) for outreach to and training of teachers and students on the use of National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard format and the use of human Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report speech audio digital textbooks; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall expend funds for the costs of borrowing audio textbooks by special education students; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for school districts in which special education costs exceed 25 per cent of the total district costs and in which tuition and other circuit--breaker eligible costs for placements at an approved private school located within the district exceed both $1,000,000 and 20 per cent of all tuition and other circuit-breaker eligible costs for placements at approved private schools; provided further, that funds may be expended for the monitoring and follow-up activities of the department of elementary and secondary education’s complaint management system, review and approval of local educational authority applications and local school districts’ compliance with the requirements of part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended in 2004, by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, Public Law 108-446, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., in the provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities; provided further, that funds may be expended to administer the reimbursements funded in this item; provided further, that funds may be expended to reimburse districts for extraordinary increases in costs incurred during fiscal year 2027 that would be reimbursable under said section 5A of said chapter 71B; provided further, that reimbursements for current year costs shall be limited to school districts that experience increases of greater than 25 per cent from costs reimbursable under said section 5A of said chapter 71B and incurred during fiscal year 2026 to costs reimbursable under said section 5A of said chapter 71B and incurred during fiscal year 2027 or other cases of extraordinary hardship where special education costs increase in relationship to total district costs as the department of elementary and secondary education may define through regulations or guidelines; provided further, that reimbursements for current year costs shall be allocated as 1-time grants; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall conduct audits of fiscal year 2026 claims; provided further, that if the fiscal year 2026 claims are found to be inaccurate, the department of elementary and secondary education shall recalculate the fiscal year 2027 reimbursement amount and adjust the third and fourth quarter payments to the districts to reflect the new reimbursement amount; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the department of elementary and secondary education shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the results of the audit; and provided further, that not later than February 26, 2027, the department of elementary and secondary education shall submit to the house and senate committees on ways and means a preliminary estimate of the costs eligible for reimbursement through this item in fiscal year 2028, prior appropriation continued ................................... $654,644,886 7061-0028 For grants to school districts, charter schools and educational collaboratives to adapt, expand or strengthen multi-tiered systems of support to respond to the social emotional and behavioral health needs of students, families and educators; provided, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall develop the criteria for the grants; provided further, that grants may be awarded to school districts, charter schools and educational collaboratives that: (i) integrate equitable, culturally-competent and accessible social emotional learning skills into curriculum; (ii) implement targeted and evidenced-based supports for students at risk of not reaching social and behavioral expectations; (iii) provide professional development for staff members to recognize and Conference Committee Report respond to mental and behavioral health challenges that may arise during in-person or remote learning; and (iv) solicit feedback from a culturally and regionally diverse cross-section of students, families and caregivers to ensure that social emotional learning efforts reflect the school community’s values and priorities; provided further, that preference in awarding grants shall be given to applicants that prioritize racial equity and cultural responsiveness; provided further, that the department shall, to the extent feasible, take affirmative steps to ensure the success of grant recipients in strengthening multi-tiered systems of support including, but not limited to, increased outreach and administrative support; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for a pilot program to provide universal mental health screenings for students in kindergarten to grade 12, inclusive; provided further, that participants in the pilot program shall establish mental health support teams composed of existing student support personnel and screenings shall be performed by a member of such a team; provided further, that grants awarded through the program may be used to support costs related to implementation of screening protocols, professional development and technical assistance; provided further, that not later than July 1, 2027, each participant in the pilot program shall submit a report to the department of elementary and secondary education which shall include, but not limited to, the: (a) number of students who received mental health screenings, delineated by demographic group and grade level; (b) number of students requiring additional support or follow-up screenings, including students who indicated suicidal ideation or intent to self-harm; (c) length of time between the initial screening and subsequent support services provided; (d) number of students referred for additional support services outside of the school district; and (e) types of screening tools used; provided further, that not later than September 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on education, the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include: (1) a description of the participants in the pilot program; (2) a summary of the data collected from program participants; and (3) any recommendations to further expand the availability of mental health screenings for students; and provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for behavioral health and mental health supports for nonpublic schools including, but not limited to, mental health counselors .................................................................................... $3,500,000 7061-0029 For the office of school and district accountability established in section 55A of chapter 15 of the General Laws; provided, that notwithstanding said section 55A of said chapter 15, the office shall perform not less than 20 school district audits for fiscal year 2027 ............................................................ $1,599,268 7061-0033 For a reserve to assist towns negatively impacted by shortfalls in federal impact aid for the education of children in families employed by the federal government on military reservations located within a town’s limits; provided, that any grants provided under this item shall be expended by a school committee without further appropriation; and provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be made available to the town of Lincoln to mitigate the costs of educating the children of retired-military families .............. $1,455,500 7061-9010 For fiscal year 2027 reimbursements to certain cities, towns and regional school districts of charter school tuition and the per-pupil capital facilities component included in the charter school tuition amount for commonwealth charter schools, as calculated under subsections (ff) and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report (gg) of section 89 of chapter 71 of the General Laws; provided, that notwithstanding said subsection (ff) of said section 89 of said chapter 71 or any other general or special law to the contrary, the per-pupil capital facilities component of the commonwealth charter school tuition rate for fiscal year 2027 shall be $1,288; provided further, that under section 25 of chapter 132 of the acts of 2019, the department shall provide under this appropriation not less than 100 per cent of the total eligible state obligation in fiscal year 2027; and provided further, that if the amount appropriated is insufficient to fully fund all reimbursements required by said section 89 of said chapter 71, the department shall fund the reimbursements in accordance with the following priorities: (i) the payment of the first year tuition for students previously enrolled in a private or parochial school or students who are homeschooled; (ii) the payment of tuition for siblings where required by subsection (i) of said section 89 of said chapter 71; (iii) the per-pupil capital facilities component; (iv) the 100 per cent increase reimbursement; and (v) the remaining increase reimbursements, beginning with the most recent year ............................................................... $200,402,605 7061-9200 For the department’s education data analysis and support for local districts ............................................................................................................................ $1,302,145 7061-9400 For student and school assessment, including the administration of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam established by the board of elementary and secondary education under sections 1D and 1I of chapter 69 of the General Laws and for grants to school districts to develop portfolio assessments for use in individual classrooms as an enhancement to student assessment; provided, that the portfolio assessments shall not replace the statewide standardized assessment based on the curriculum frameworks; provided further, that funds may be expended for any further exams approved by the board under said sections 1D and 1I of said chapter 69; provided further, that funds may also be expended on the development and implementation of related curriculum standards and instructional support; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall expend funds for school and student assessment in accordance with the determination made by the board of elementary and secondary education as to the method of assessment in the 2026-2027 school year; provided further, that funds may be expended for the development of new high school assessments and assessments in history and social science; and provided further, that all school assessments shall center on the academic standards embodied in the curriculum frameworks and shall involve gauges which shall be relevant and meaningful to students, parents, teachers, administrators and taxpayers under the first paragraph of said section 1I of said chapter 69 .................................................................................................. $40,832,690 7061-9401 For the University of Massachusetts at Amherst to manage an alternative assessment pilot program; provided, that the program shall be administered under a contract with the Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment to directly support the member districts of the consortium in developing and piloting tools and practices to assess student and school performance; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the university to disseminate tools and practices developed within the consortium, making such tools and practices freely available to all schools and districts; and provided further, that the consortium shall submit an annual report that includes recommendations to the commissioner of elementary and secondary education, the senate and Conference Committee Report house committees on ways and means, and the joint committee on education ................................................................................................................ $495,000 7061-9406 For a statewide college and career readiness program implemented by JFYNetWorks, a nonprofit corporation, to: (i) provide online instructional curricula to help students meet the Massachusetts state standards at each grade level and reduce learning loss and achievement gaps; and (ii) prepare students for required assessments and college placement tests in middle and high schools ........................................................................................ $875,000 7061-9408 For targeted assistance and support to schools and school districts at risk of or determined to be underperforming or chronically underperforming under sections 1J and 1K of chapter 69 of the General Laws, including schools and school districts that have been identified as in need of “focused support/targeted support” or “broad/comprehensive support” within the commonwealth’s framework for accountability and assistance under departmental regulations and guidelines; provided, that no funds shall be expended in any school or district that fails to file a comprehensive school or district plan under section 1I of said chapter 69; provided further, that the department shall only approve reform plans with proven, replicable results in improving student performance, using research-based effective practices for turnaround to build multi-tiered systems of support; provided further, that the department shall only prioritize funding for turnaround efforts which are based on the turnaround practices identified by the department as key focus areas for successful school turnaround including, but not limited to: (i) leadership, shared responsibility and professional collaboration; (ii) intentional practices for improving student instruction; (iii) student-specific supports and instruction provided to all students; and (iv) school climate and culture that provide a safe, orderly and respectful environment for students and families; provided further, that in carrying out this item, the department may contract with school support specialists, turnaround partners and such other external assistance as necessary in the expert opinion of the commissioner of elementary and secondary education to successfully turn around failing school and district performance; provided further, that no funds shall be expended on targeted assistance unless the department has approved, as part of the comprehensive district improvement plan, a professional development plan that addresses the needs of the district as determined by the department; provided further, that grants made under this item shall be awarded in coordination with the department of early education and care and the department of higher education; provided further, that funds shall be available for the establishment of a new school leadership initiative through cohort-based training and coaching; provided further, that funds may be expended for the purchase of instructional materials under section 57 of chapter 15 of the General Laws; provided further, that no funds shall be expended on instructional materials except where the purchase of such materials is part of a comprehensive plan to align the school or district curriculum with the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks; provided further, that preference in distributing funds shall be given to proposals that coordinate reform efforts within all schools in a district in order to prevent conflicts between multiple reforms and interventions among the schools, and which demonstrate innovative approaches that have improved student performance including, but not limited to, partnerships between community-based organizations and school districts; provided further, that not later than January 15, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance, the house and senate Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report committees on ways and means and the joint committee on education describing and analyzing all targeted assistance efforts funded by this item; provided further, that no funds shall be expended on recurring school or school district expenditures unless the department and school district have developed a long-term plan to fund such expenditures from the district’s operational budget; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the recruitment and training of educators offered by Teach for America Massachusetts to expand the teacher corps to address teacher vacancies in high need public schools and to close achievement gaps; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Gravel Pit Academy Foundation for the expansion of equitable access to high-quality athletic development and educational support for underserved youth across the south shore; provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months; and provided further, that any funds distributed from this item to a city, town or regional school district shall be deposited with the treasurer of such city, town or regional school district and held in a separate account and shall be expended by the school committee of such city, town or regional school district without further appropriation, notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary .................................................................................................. $16,533,966 7061-9601 For the department of elementary and secondary education, which shall expend not more than $2,620,882 for teacher preparation and certification services from fees related to such services; provided, that for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................ $2,620,882 7061-9607 For the administrative and programmatic costs of recovery high schools; provided, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall work collaboratively with the bureau of substance addiction services for the successful transition and continued operation of the recovery high schools model; provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) number of youths served per high school; and (ii) outcomes measured for youths; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the implementation of recovery high schools ............................................................ $2,775,683 7061-9611 For grants or subsidies for after-school and out-of-school programs; provided, that preference shall be given to after-school proposals developed collaboratively and that support quality enhancements and increased access to after-school and summer learning programs by public and nonpublic schools and private community-based programs; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall fund only those applications which contain accountability systems and measurable outcomes, under guidelines to be determined by the department in consultation with the department of early education and care; provided further, that applicants shall detail funds received from all public sources for existing after-school and out-of-school programs and the types of programs and students served by the funds; provided further, that funds shall be expended for services that actively include children with disabilities in after-school programs that also serve nondisabled children, and services that include children for whom English is a second language Conference Committee Report and children identified as low-income; provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall consult with the executive office of health and human services and the department of early education and care to maximize the provision of wrap-around services and to coordinate programs and services for children and youths during after- school and out-of-school programs; provided further, that not later than September 30, 2026, the department of elementary and secondary education shall select the grant recipients and shall report on the preliminary results of said grants not later than January 8, 2027 to the secretary of administration and finance, the joint committee on education and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months; provided further, that funds shall be expended to convene regional networks to work with the department of elementary and secondary education and the department of early education and care to support the implementation of school and community partnerships; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the continued operation of a pilot data-sharing program designed to provide school districts with funds to partner with local community-based organizations and share identifiable student data to the extent allowed by law; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Coalition for a Better Acre to provide more than 20 teens from the Acre neighborhood section of the city of Lowell with hands-on training in podcast creation; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the New Bedford public schools for the Girls Design Academy; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Steps to Success to provide academic and personal support for low-income students from 4th grade to college graduation; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be granted to the Cape Verdean Association of Brockton for employment positions for at-risk youth within their YEP! We Can Summer Program; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the Paris Street Council to support programming, including expanded accessible recreation and partnerships with the Special Olympics; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Harlem Lacrosse Boston to support operations and programming at their East Boston site; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Natick public schools to support targeted academic initiatives and family engagement efforts to accommodate multilingual learners at Natick public schools and to support programs designed to aid students who may benefit from additional academic support; provided further, that not later than June 30, 2027, the grantee shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the effects of the pilot program on students participating in the programs partnered with school districts; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended as a grant to the Crystal Springs school in the town of Freetown to support programs and services for children, adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Boston Athletic Academy, Incorporated located in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston to provide youth development through education and athletics ............................................................................................................... $7,803,178 General Fund ........................................................ 77.07% Youth Development & Achievement Fund ............ 22.93% 7061-9612 For the implementation of subsection (f) of section 1P of chapter 69 of the General Laws to create safe and supportive school environments; Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report provided, that funds shall be expended for the safe and supportive schools grant program and for a full-time staff member devoted to carrying out the responsibilities under said subsection (f) of said section 1P of said chapter 69; provided further, that funds shall be expended for: (i) an annual statewide safe and supportive schools conference that shall highlight the grant program, include presentations by grantee schools and districts about their work, teach attendees about the safe and supportive schools framework and self-assessment tool, include presentations about the grant application process and emphasize best practices for incorporating developmentally appropriate input from students into safe and supportive schools grant applications and school-wide action plans; (ii) expert technological assistance in upgrading the usability of the online self- assessment tool; and (iii) an evaluation of the grant program; provided further, that funds shall be expended for leadership summits to assist superintendents and principals with developing safe and supportive school and district cultures including, but not limited to, the implementation of the online self-assessment tool; provided further, that grants shall be awarded to schools and school district teams that create school-wide action plans based on all the elements of the safe and supportive schools framework and self-assessment tool; provided further, that grant awards shall be prioritized for applications that include a process for developmentally appropriate input from students who are reflective of the school population; provided further, that schools receiving continuation grants to implement school-wide action plans shall incorporate such action plans into their school improvement plans developed under section 1I of said chapter 69; provided further, that the safe and supportive schools commission shall conduct an analysis of such schoolwide action plans and school improvement plans, which the department shall provide to the commission, and shall include in its annual report the results of such analysis and any recommendations, including any recommendations related to improving the framework or the self-assessment tool; provided further, that not later than November 3, 2026, grant awards under this item shall be allocated by the department of elementary and secondary education to schools and school districts; provided further, that districts shall create district plans that support recipient schools; and provided further, that any unexpended funds in this item shall not revert to the General Fund but shall be made available for this item until June 30, 2028 .............................................................. $648,949 7061-9619 For the Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology; provided, that the institute shall have access to the Massachusetts education computer system; and provided further, that the institute may join the state buying consortium ............................................................................................................. $1 7061-9624 For the School of Excellence program at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute; provided, that every effort shall be made to recruit and serve equal numbers of male and female students; provided further, that sending districts of students attending the institute shall not be required to expend any funds for the cost of these students while in attendance at the institute; and provided further, that the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute shall provide professional development activities at the academy, including salary and benefits for teachers and visiting scholars ............................................................................. $2,000,000 7061-9626 For grants to the members of the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc. to provide comprehensive education, workforce training and skills development to youth; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be Conference Committee Report expended to the city of Everett’s Youth Development and Enrichment Department for the workforce development and summer jobs program in the city of Everett; and provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Everett Art Labs in the city of Everett to support Listening Works, a youth development and apprenticeship program .................. $3,135,000 7061-9634 For the Mass Mentoring Partnership, Inc., which shall be responsible for administering a competitive statewide grant program for public and private agencies to start or expand youth mentoring programs according to current best practices and for purposes including, but not limited to, advancing academic performance, self-esteem, social competence and workforce development; provided, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall transfer the amount appropriated in this item to the Mass Mentoring Partnership, Inc., for these grants; provided further, that in order to be eligible to receive funds from this item, each public or private agency shall provide a matching amount equal to $1 for every $1 disbursed from this item; and provided further, that not later than March 15, 2027, the Mass Mentoring Partnership, Inc. shall submit a report to the department detailing the impact of the grants, expenditure of funds and the amount and source of matching funds raised ............................................... $1,500,000 7061-9650 For the Supporting Healthy Alliances Reinforcing Education (SHARE) grant program to provide an integrated student wellness grant program to assist schools with addressing nonacademic barriers to student success; provided, that grants shall be used to support school districts establishing an infrastructure to facilitate integrated coordination of school and community-based resources including, but not limited to, social services, mental health and behavioral health resources; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be awarded by the department to schools and school districts serving high percentages of low-income students; provided further, that said supports may include funding to assist public school districts in contracting with licensed community-based health care service providers, including mental and behavioral health providers; provided further, that said program shall be administered by the department of elementary and secondary education in coordination with the executive office of health and human services; provided further, that the department shall prioritize applications for such services that are submitted by school districts whose applications are consistent with infrastructure and coordination efforts linking schools to community-based resources in accordance with item 7061-9612 of section 2 of chapter 154 of the acts of 2018; provided further, that such support grants may be expended to assist school districts in connecting students with community-based services to maximize coordination with service providers and establish more comprehensive continuums of care; provided further, that such grants may also be expended to support increased professional development opportunities for public school employees to identify students in need of mental and behavioral health support; provided further, that not later than December 30, 2026, the department shall issue a report outlining all student support efforts funded by this item; provided further, that the report shall be provided to the senate president, the speaker of the house of representatives, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on education; provided further, that for the purposes of this item, appropriated funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months; provided further, that any unexpended funds in this item shall not revert but shall be made available for the purposes of this item until August 27, 2027; and provided Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, any funds distributed from this item to a city, town or regional school district shall be deposited with the treasurer of such city, town or regional school district and held in a separate account and shall be expended by the school committee of such city, town or regional school district without further appropriation, notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary ............ $250,000 7061-9813 For rural school aid to eligible towns and regional school districts, excluding vocational schools, independent agricultural, technical schools and charter schools; 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; provided further, that rural school aid shall be allocated equitably in the following priority order: (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; provided further, that not later than December 1, 2026, the department of elementary and secondary education shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (a) recommendations for additional adjustments to the rural school aid calculation for fiscal year 2028 to improve the accuracy and equity of the student density component and the per capita income component; and (b) the calculation and planned distribution of funds to school districts; provided further, that not later than February 2, 2027, any district receiving funds under this item shall submit a plan to the department of elementary and secondary education outlining steps the district will take to increase regional collaboration, consolidation or other efficiencies over the next 3 fiscal years; provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall submit a report to the joint committee on education and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing steps that participating districts have taken in regionalization and consolidation; and 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 fiscal year 2028 ........................................................................ $16,000,000 7061-9814 For a competitive grant program to support the development and expansion of high-quality, comprehensive summer learning opportunities for students in districts with high concentrations of low-income students; provided, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall develop the criteria for grants; provided further, that grants shall be awarded to programs that: (i) include not less than 150 hours of programming with a focus on academic and college and career readiness skills, including critical thinking, collaboration and perseverance; (ii) are research-based summer programs; and (iii) engage with a variety of organizations and leverage cost-sharing partnerships with local districts, private funders and nonprofit institutions; and provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months ........... $2,940,300 7061-9815 For a grant program administered by the department of elementary and secondary education in coordination with the executive office of public safety and security for the prevention of hate crimes, as defined under section 32 of chapter 22C of the General Laws, and incidences of bias in public schools; provided, that grants shall be used for education, professional development, prevention or community outreach; provided Conference Committee Report further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended on Mosaic Interfaith Youth Action; and provided further, that the department of elementary and secondary education shall develop guidelines for grant distribution including, but not limited to, prioritizing schools that have experienced hate crimes or incidences of bias within the last 2 years ............................................ $1,039,500 Department of Higher Education. 1596-2414 For a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts students enrolled in and pursuing a program of higher education in any public institutions of higher education in the commonwealth; provided, that funds from this item may be expended on the administration of the scholarship program; provided further, that the commissioner of higher education, in coordination with the Massachusetts state scholarship office, shall adopt regulations governing the eligibility and the awarding of financial assistance under this item; provided further, that funds may be expended for an office of higher education success and completion within the department of higher education to support: (i) data collection and tracking; and (ii) the development of best practices for higher education student success and degree completion including, but not limited to, the alignment of community college programming with labor market demands;provided further, that the department shall distribute funds to the public institutions of higher education for the purpose of this item for the academic year beginning in 2026 not later than August 31, 2026; provided further, that discrepancies between the initial distribution and actual award amounts shall be reconciled and be accounted for in a subsequent distribution of funds prior to January 29, 2027; and provided further, that the department shall provide notice of preliminary funding estimates to the public institutions of higher education for the academic year beginning in 2027 based on said actual award amounts and any changes to eligiblity criteria or regulations proposed by the department not later than January 1, 2027 ................................................................................ $85,000,000 Education and Transportation Fund ........................ 100% 1596-2423 For a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to students in the commonwealth who are enrolled in and pursuing a program of higher education at a public institution of higher education, as defined in section 5 of chapter 15A of the General Laws, for an in-demand profession as defined by the executive office of labor and workforce development's study on labor market conditions pursuant to section 16A of said chapter 15A; provided, that funds from this item may be expended on the administration of said scholarship program; provided further, that the board of higher education, in coordination with the Massachusetts state scholarship office, shall adopt guidelines governing the eligibility for and the awarding of financial assistance; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended for a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to students from the commonwealth who: (i) are enrolled in and pursuing either an associate degree or certificate program at a municipal college; (ii) are age 25 or older as of the first day of classes; (iii) have not previously earned a college degree; and (iv) are enrolled in at least 6 credits; provided further, that the funds shall be expended to cover any remaining tuition and fees due and an allowance for the cost of books, supplies and other expenses for any eligible student after all non-loan aid have been exhausted; provided further, that funds from this item may be expended Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report on student support services, administration and the marketing of said scholarship program; and provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months ......................................... $5,000,000 Education and Transportation Fund ......................... 100% 1596-2439 For state university cohort counseling to ensure student success (SUCCESS) grants to state universities to provide wraparound supports and services to improve outcomes for their most vulnerable populations including, but not limited to, low-income, first-generation, minority and disabled students and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students; provided, that funds shall be disbursed based on a formula and criteria developed by the department of higher education; provided further, that eligible wraparound support activities shall include, but not be limited to, peer mentors, academic skills workshops and targeted academic, career and scholarship advising; provided further, that appropriated funds may be expended for programs or activities during the 2028 academic year; provided further, that all funds distributed may be spent solely on personnel costs at the discretion of the universities; and provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the state universities council of presidents, in consultation with the department of higher education shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the progress made on implementing and funding this program, including any regulations, guidelines or criteria used to distribute the funds and on the final distribution of funds to campuses ............................................ $14,000,000 Education and Transportation Fund ........................ 100% 1596-2501 For a free community college program; provided, that funds shall be expended to cover any remaining tuition and fees due and an allowance for the cost of books, supplies and other expenses for any eligible student after all other sources of federal and state grant aid have been exhausted; provided further, that students whose household income is at or below 125 per cent of the state median income shall be granted an allowance of up to $1,200 per academic year for books, supplies and other expenses for attending a community college program; provided further, that the department of higher education shall provide written notice to the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 120 days prior to the implementation of any reduction in the allowance; provided further, that the allowance shall not preclude students from receiving assistance through MassGrant or MassGrant Plus, subject to the regulations of said programs; provided further, that the commissioner of higher education, in consultation with the executive office of education and the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges, and in coordination with the Massachusetts state scholarship office, shall adopt guidelines governing eligibility for and the awarding of financial assistance under this item; provided further, that funds from this item may be expended on student support services, administration and marketing of said scholarship program; provided further, that students aged 25 or older may be referred to as MassReconnect students; provided further, that funds from this item may be expended to create awareness and conduct public outreach related to MassReconnect; provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months; provided further, that tuition and fees at public community colleges shall not increase more than the lesser of: (i) the ratio of the value of the implicit price deflator for state and local government purchases in the third quarter of the prior fiscal year Conference Committee Report to its value in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2 years prior; and (ii) 1.045; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, students enrolled in courses that meet the initial training requirements for emergency medical technician and paramedic certification shall be awarded sufficient financial assistance to cover any remaining tuition and fees due and an allowance for the cost of books, supplies and other expenses after all other sources of federal and state grant aid have been utilized, regardless of the number of credits the student is enrolled in or whether the student has previously earned a baccalaureate degree or equivalent certification; provided further, that the department, after consultation with the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges, shall analyze the faculty and staff capacity to meet the needs of the program established in this item, to ensure a sufficient workforce; provided further, that not later than February 2, 2027, the department of higher education, in consultation with the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges, shall submit a report to the joint committee on higher education and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing program uptake, funding distribution, and the metrics and benchmarks being used to measure program success including, but not limited to: (i) enrollment; (ii) retention; (iii) barriers to student participation; and (iv) demographic data related to program participants; and provided further, that not later than May 28, 2027, the department of higher education shall submit information to the executive office for administration and finance, the board of higher education, the joint committee on higher education and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the number of students participating in the program at each community college ............................................................................. $137,048,000 Education and Transportation Fund ........................ 100% 7066-0000 For the operation of the department of higher education; provided, that the department shall recommend savings proposals that permit public institutions of higher education to achieve administrative and program cost reductions, resource reallocation and program reassessment and to utilize resources otherwise available to such institutions; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the state university internship incentive program established in item 7066-0000 of section 2 of chapter 139 of the acts of 2012; provided further, that the commonwealth shall contribute funds to each institution in an amount necessary to match private contributions in the current fiscal year to the institution's internship incentive program; provided further, that the commonwealth's contribution shall be equal to $1 for every $1 privately contributed to each university's board of trustees or foundation; provided further, that the maximum total contributions from the commonwealth shall be not more than the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that funds from this program shall not result in a direct or an indirect reduction in the commonwealth's appropriations to the institutions for operations, scholarships, financial aid or any state appropriation and the department shall promulgate regulations and criteria for the program; provided further, that in order to meet the estimated costs of employee fringe benefits provided by the commonwealth on account of employees of the Massachusetts State College Building Authority and the University of Massachusetts Building Authority and in order to meet the estimated cost of heat, light, power and other services, if any, to be furnished by the commonwealth to projects of these authorities, the boards of trustees of the community colleges, state universities and the University of Massachusetts shall transfer to the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report General Fund, from the funds received from the operations of the projects, the costs, if any, as shall be incurred by the commonwealth for these purposes in the current fiscal year as determined by the appropriate building authority, verified by the commissioner of higher education and approved by the secretary of administration and finance; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for a campus violence prevention administrator and such other activities as are needed to fund the full implementation of chapter 337 of the acts of 2020 to advance statewide campus safety initiatives, including sexual violence prevention; provided further, that funds shall be expended to meet existing statutory requirements and provide orientation, professional development and support for the boards of trustees in areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, training and accountability; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the training resources and internship networks, or TRAIN, grant program established in section 179 of chapter 46 of the acts of 2015; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended for monthly stipends and other support services for participants in order to facilitate participation in the program; provided further, that not more than $100,000 shall be expended for administrative costs for the program; provided further, that the department shall seek additional proposals to expand the TRAIN grant program to additional community colleges in fiscal year 2027; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, any grant administered by the department, including but not limited to those established in this item, item 7100-4002 and item 1596-2439 for fiscal year 2027 shall be distributed not later than September 30, 2026 pursuant to a transfer schedule determined by the executive office of administration and finance; and provided further, that not less than $450,000 shall be expended for Journey into Education & Teaching, Inc. to strengthen the educator workforce pipeline ............................ $5,756,186 7066-0009 For the New England Board of Higher Education .................................................. $433,525 7066-0015 For the community college workforce training incentive grant program established in section 15F of chapter 15A of the General Laws; provided, that eligible incentive revenues under this program may also include workforce training contracts administered or paid through public agencies, municipalities, public grants, nonprofit organizations or private gifts; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Holyoke Community College for the Recompete Program to provide wraparound services in partnerships with local employers ....................................................... $1,444,842 7066-0016 For a program of financial aid to support the matriculation at public and private institutions of higher education of persons in the custody of the department of children and families under a care and protection petition upon reaching 18 years of age or persons in the custody of the department matriculating at such an institution at an earlier age; provided, that no such person shall be required to remain in the custody of the department beyond 18 years of age to qualify for such aid; provided further, that said aid shall not exceed $6,000 per recipient per year; and provided further, that said aid shall only be granted after exhausting all other sources of financial support .................................................................................................. $1,470,150 7066-0019 For the department of higher education to support the dual enrollment program allowing qualified high school students to take college courses; provided, that public, municipal and private institutions of higher education may offer courses in high schools in addition to courses offered at the Conference Committee Report institutions or online if the number of students is sufficient; provided further, that preference in awarding grants for early college programs shall be given to public institutions of higher education; and provided further, that funds may be expended in summer months .............................................. $12,900,000 7066-0021 For reimbursements to public institutions of higher education for foster and adopted child fee waivers under section 19 of chapter 15A of the General Laws; provided, that no funds shall be distributed from this item before certification by the state universities, community colleges and the University of Massachusetts of the actual amount of tuition and fees waived for foster and adopted children attending public institutions of higher education under said section 19 of said chapter 15A that would otherwise have been retained by the campuses according to procedures and regulations promulgated by the board of higher education; and provided further, that reimbursements to public institutions of higher education for fee waivers granted in prior fiscal years may be expended from this item ....................................................................................................... $7,221,962 7066-0040 For adult college transition services focused on low-income and entry-level workers; provided, that funds shall be awarded competitively by the board of higher education to adult basic education providers, including local education agencies, community-based organizations, community colleges and correctional facilities with recognized success in bridging academic gaps of underserved populations and resulting in college entrance, retention and completion; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Jewish Vocational Service, Inc. with a targeted focus on academic and coaching support for immigrants and refugees; provided further, that not later than February 12, 2027, program awardees shall report to the department of higher education on attendees’ successful transition to college and that the department of higher education shall deliver to the joint committee on education and the house and senate committees on ways and means an evaluation of the program and its impact on student achievement, particularly as it relates to closing achievement gaps; and provided further, that appropriated funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months ........................... $500,000 7066-9600 For a discretionary grant program to provide funds to school districts and public institutions of higher education partnering together to offer inclusive concurrent enrollment programs for school age children with disabilities, as defined in section 1 of chapter 71B of the General Laws, who are between the ages of 18 and 22, inclusive; provided, that the grant program shall be limited to students who are considered to have severe disabilities and, in the case of students age 18 or 19, shall be limited to students with severe disabilities who have been unable to achieve the competency determination necessary to pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam; provided further, that on a discretionary basis, public institutions of higher education may choose to additionally include students with severe developmental disabilities over 21 years of age through the grant program; provided further, that such students with disabilities shall be offered enrollment in credit and noncredit courses that include students without disabilities, including enrollment in credit and noncredit courses in audit status for students who may not meet course prerequisites and requirements; provided further, that the partnering school districts shall provide supports, services and accommodations necessary to facilitate a student’s enrollment; provided further, that the department of higher education shall develop guidelines to ensure that the Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report grant program promotes civic engagement and mentoring of faculty in public institutions of higher education and supports college success, work success, participation in student life of the college community and provision of a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment; provided further, that the department shall develop strategies and procedures to help sustain and replicate the existing inclusive concurrent enrollment programs initiated through the grant program including, but not limited to: (i) providing funds to retain employment specialists; (ii) assisting students in meeting integrated competitive employment and other transition-related goals; (iii) adopting procedures and funding mechanisms to ensure that new partnerships of public institutions of higher education and school districts providing inclusive concurrent enrollment programs fully utilize the models and expertise developed in existing partnerships; and (iv) conducting evaluations and research to further identify student outcomes and best practices; provided further, that the department shall develop a mechanism to encourage existing and new partnerships to expand the capacity to respond to individual parents and schools in underserved areas that request an opportunity for their children to participate in the inclusive concurrent enrollment initiative; provided further, that tuition for courses shall be waived by the state institutions of higher education for students enrolled through this grant program; provided further, that the department shall maintain the position of inclusive concurrent enrollment coordinator who shall be responsible for administering the grant program, coordinating the advisory committee, developing new partnerships, assisting existing partnerships in creating self-sustaining models and overseeing the development of videos and informational materials as well as evaluation and research through the institute for community inclusion to assist new colleges and school districts; provided further, that the department shall distribute grant funds to recipients for fiscal year 2027 not later than July 17, 2026, to allow a full year of service for inclusive concurrent enrollment programs initiated through the grant program; provided further that the department shall distribute a request for fiscal year 2028 grant proposals and shall select fiscal year 2028 grant recipients subject to future appropriation not later than May 28, 2027; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the department of higher education, in consultation with the department of elementary and secondary education, shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on education and the joint committee on higher education on student outcomes in programs funded under this item; provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months; and provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be transferred to the Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative Trust Fund established in section 2VVVVV of chapter 29 of the General Laws .......................................... $5,000,000 7070-0065 For a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts students enrolled in and pursuing a program of higher education in any approved public or independent college, university, school of nursing or any other approved institution furnishing a program of higher education; provided, that funds from this item may be expended on the administration of said scholarship program; provided further, that the commissioner of higher education, in coordination with the Massachusetts state scholarship office, shall follow adopted guidelines governing the eligibility for and the awarding of financial assistance; provided further, that funds from this item shall be made available for the MASSGrant and Conference Committee Report MASSGrant Plus programs in an amount not less than the amount made available in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that the priority application deadline for the MASSGrant program shall be June 30, 2026; provided further, that that not less than $22,000,000 shall be made available for the Gilbert Grants; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be made available for early educator scholarships; provided further, that funds from this item shall be made available for paraprofessional grants in amounts not less than the amounts made available in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that not less than $480,000 shall be made available for One Family, Inc. for costs in connection with the One Family Scholars program; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be made available for the Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants Scholarship program, administered by the Massachusetts Bar Foundation to provide stipends for judicial internships to current law students with demonstrated financial need, prior appropriation continued; and provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for financial assistance to students enrolled in independent, nonprofit vocational technical institutions of higher education in the commonwealth that are minority-serving institutions as defined by the United States Department of Education not less than twice in the previous 5 years and whose majority of students are eligible for Pell grants ...................................................................................... $177,188,311 7077-0023 For the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University; provided, that funds shall be expended under a resident veterinary tuition remission plan as approved by the commissioner of higher education for supportive veterinary services provided to the commonwealth; provided further, that funds from this item may support collaborative arrangements that may include teaching partnerships, articulation agreements or both with community colleges and vocational-technical schools that offer veterinary technician programs, veterinary health care programs or both approved by the board of higher education; provided further, that the school may work in consultation with the Norfolk county agricultural high school on veterinary programs; provided further, that the school may work in consultation with the Bristol county agricultural high school on veterinary programs; and provided further, that funds appropriated in this item shall support bioterrorism prevention research conducted in consultation with emergency management authorities in the commonwealth relative to diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans................................. $6,750,000 7100-4002 For Supporting Urgent Community College Equity through Student Services (or SUCCESS) grants to community colleges to provide wraparound supports and services to improve outcomes for their most vulnerable populations, which may include, but shall not be limited to, low- income, first-generation, minority and disabled students and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students; provided, that funds shall be disbursed based on a formula and criteria developed in consultation with the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges; provided further, that eligible wraparound support activities shall include, but not be limited to, peer mentors, academic skills workshops, field trips to 4-year schools and targeted academic, career, transfer and scholarship advising; provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months; provided further, that all funds distributed may be spent solely on personnel costs at the discretion of the colleges; and provided further, that not later than April 30, 2027, the department shall report to the joint committee on higher education and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the progress made Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report on implementing and funding this program, including any regulations, guidelines or criteria used to distribute the funds, and on the final distribution of funds to campuses, prior appropriation continued ..................... $14,000,000 Education and Transportation Fund ........................ 100% 7100-4003 For the department of higher education to support a hunger-free campus initiative to address food insecurity at 2- and 4-year public institutions of higher learning and higher education institutions that have been shown to primarily enroll historically underrepresented groups as determined by the department of higher education; provided, that the department shall award grants to campuses that: (i) maximize student enrollment in federal nutrition benefit programs; (ii) promote on-campus grocers that accept nutrition program benefits; (iii) increase access to available meal cards and meal swipe options, where feasible; (iv) maximize student access to on-campus or area food pantries in collaboration with regional food banks; and (v) support other campus-designed projects to address college student food insecurity; provided further, that prior to awarding grants under this item, the department shall issue a request for proposals through which colleges may apply and shall make grant awards based on the demonstrated need and a proposed implementation plan submitted by each applicant; provided further, that not later than 45 days after the effective date of this act, the department shall issue the request for proposals to eligible public institutions under this item; and provided further, that not later than 90 days after the effective date of this act, the department shall submit to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on higher education and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate a report detailing a list of grantees and the grant amount distributed to each grantee ................................................. $500,000 7520-0424 For a health and welfare reserve for eligible personnel employed at community colleges and state universities ......................................................... $7,131,153 University of Massachusetts. 7100-0200 For the operation of the University of Massachusetts; provided, that not later than January 29, 2027, the university shall meet with the chairs of the house and senate committees on ways and means and the chairs of the joint committee on higher education to review: (i) the 5-year projected spending plan for academic years 2026 to 2031, inclusive, including anticipated cost savings initiatives and efforts to reduce student tuition and fees; and (ii) a comprehensive report on spending over the previous academic year; provided further, that the report shall include, but not be limited to: (a) personnel costs, delineated by staff type and type of pay including, but not limited to, base pay and bonus pay; (b) the number of full- time equivalent employees, delineated by staff type; (c) noninstructional administrative costs; (d) costs related to asset management and acquisition; (e) annual enrollment growth; (f) annual tuition and fee growth; (g) fee structure; (h) expenditures on direct student financial aid; and (i) average financial aid award per financial aid recipient; provided further, that funding for each center and institute at the University of Massachusetts at Boston shall be provided at an amount not less than in fiscal year 2018; provided further, that if, as a result of extraordinary or unforeseen circumstances, the university deems it necessary to reduce funding to any of said centers or institutions, the university shall submit a report detailing: (i) the reasons Conference Committee Report for such reductions; (ii) all steps taken to avoid such reductions including, but not limited to, the identification of other sources of existing funds, raising of new revenues and the pursuit of savings initiatives and efficiencies; and (iii) a mitigation plan to ameliorate the effects of such reductions on students and university staff, for which input from students and university staff shall be solicited; provided further, that the report shall be submitted to the joint committee on higher education and the house and senate committees on ways and means not less than 120 days prior to any such funding reduction or institutional closure; provided further, that not later than January 4, 2027, the University of Massachusetts at Boston shall submit a report to the joint committee on higher education and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the progress made on implementing the April 2019 taskforce on centers and institutes' recommendations; provided further, that not less than $10,000,000 shall be expended for SUCCESS programming to provide wraparound supports and services to improve outcomes for their most vulnerable populations including, but not limited to, low-income, first-generation, minority and disabled students and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students; provided further, that the university shall expend funds for the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Cranberry Station; provided further, that the university shall expend funds for the operation of the Massachusetts office of public collaboration at the University of Massachusetts at Boston and for annual operations of the advanced technology and manufacturing center in the city of Fall River; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the health services to support access to women's health care; provided further, that funds may be expended operation of the Future of Work Research Initiative at the University of Massachusetts labor centers at the university’s Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell campuses; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the University unified procurement services team to offer other public institutions of higher education optional access to centralized procurements for products and services; and provided further, that not less than $4,000,000 shall be expended by the university on student behavioral health services including, but not limited to, crisis services, therapy, the assessment of learning disorders, responses to sexual assault, substance use disorder services and assistance to students struggling with stress, anxiety or other mental health needs ............................ $866,770,000 General Fund ........................................................ 96.73% Education Fund ....................................................... 2.11% Education and Transportation Fund ....................... 1.15% 7100-0700 For the operation of the statewide community mediation center grant program administered by the Office of Public Collaboration at the University of Massachusetts at Boston under section 47 of chapter 75 of the General Laws; provided, that funding from this item shall be made available for pre-court mediation services to promote housing stabilization; and provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts prisoner re-entry mediation program, prior appropriation continued ........................................................................................... $2,813,465 7100-0701 For the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth; provided, that funds shall be allocated directly to the center, prior appropriation continued ............................................... $250,000 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 7100-0702 For the Institute for Asian American Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Boston to study the history and experiences of anti- Asian racism in the United States and in the commonwealth ................................ $300,000 State Universities. 7109-0100 For Bridgewater State University; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Racial Equity and Justice Institute at Bridgewater State University for the expansion of professional development and consultative supports to aid in the closing of educational achievement gaps in higher education ............................................................. $76,758,735 7110-0100 For Fitchburg State University .......................................................................... $46,942,816 7112-0100 For Framingham State University ..................................................................... $46,687,984 7113-0100 For the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ................................................. $25,351,763 7113-0101 .......................................................................... $46,942,816 7112-0100 For Framingham State University ..................................................................... $46,687,984 7113-0100 For the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ................................................. $25,351,763 7113-0101 For Gallery 51 at the Berkshire Cultural Resource Center in the city of North Adams to be administered by the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ........................................................................................................................... $50,000 7114-0100 For Salem State University ............................................................................... $70,013,015 7114-0110 For the Frederick E. Berry Institute for Politics and Civic Engagement at Salem State University; provided, that the institute shall promote public service and civic engagement through programs, educational opportunities and related events that offer inclusive and firsthand civic learning experiences for students .......................................................................... $200,000 7115-0100 For Westfield State University ........................................................................... $44,099,532 7116-0100 For Worcester State University; provided, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the John J. Binienda Center for Civic Education; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Latino Education Institute and pre-collegiate programs .................................... $43,867,881 7117-0100 For the Massachusetts College of Art and Design ........................................... $28,845,407 7118-0100 For the Massachusetts Maritime Academy ....................................................... $27,278,705 Community Colleges. 7502-0100 For Berkshire Community College .................................................................... $16,278,126 7503-0100 For Bristol Community College ......................................................................... $33,958,964 7504-0100 For Cape Cod Community College ................................................................... $18,300,828 7505-0100 For Greenfield Community College ................................................................... $16,423,542 7506-0100 For Holyoke Community College ...................................................................... $29,613,654 Conference Committee Report 7507-0100 For Massachusetts Bay Community College; provided, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended for Massachusetts Bay Community College’s Center for Cybersecurity Education .................................................................. $24,463,539 7508-0100 For Massasoit Community College ................................................................... $31,590,662 7509-0100 For Mount Wachusett Community College ....................................................... $22,775,619 7509-0101 For the Senator Stephen M. Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement at Mount Wachusett Community College to increase service learning and volunteerism in the north central Massachusetts region of the commonwealth, to support the development of a food pantry and other emergency services for students at risk of dropping out due to financial circumstances, for deliberative dialogues within the community addressing issues of concern within society and for programmatic development, updates and technologies within the center ............. $150,000 7510-0100 For Northern Essex Community College .......................................................... $29,344,939 7511-0100 For North Shore Community College ................................................................ $32,481,189 7512-0100 For Quinsigamond Community College ............................................................ $32,355,003 7514-0100 For Springfield Technical Community College .................................................. $36,611,994 7515-0100 For Roxbury Community College ...................................................................... $16,293,886 7515-0120 For the operation of the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center at Roxbury Community College .............................................................................. $1,128,694 7515-0121 For the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center at Roxbury Community College; provided, that the college may expend not more than $2,500,000 received from fees, rentals and facility expenses associated with the running and operation of national track meets, high school track meets, high school dual meets, Roxbury Community College athletic events and other special athletic events, conferences, meetings and programs; provided further, that only expenses for contracted services associated with these events, event staff, utilities and capital needs of the facility shall be funded from this item; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the college may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ................................................................................................................. $2,500,000 7516-0100 For Middlesex Community College ................................................................... $34,823,915 7518-0100 For Bunker Hill Community College; provided further, that not less than $190,000 shall be expended for the Boston Welcome Back Center at ............................................................ $2,500,000 7516-0100 For Middlesex Community College ................................................................... $34,823,915 7518-0100 For Bunker Hill Community College; provided further, that not less than $190,000 shall be expended for the Boston Welcome Back Center at Bunker Hill Community College to assist internationally-educated nurses in their efforts to become licensed to practice nursing in the commonwealth .......................................................................................................................... $40,631,102 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Office of the Secretary. 8000-0038 For the operation of a witness protection program under chapter 263A of the General Laws ................................................................................................... $245,025 8000-0070 For the research and analysis of the committee on criminal justice, established in section 156 of chapter 6 of the General Laws; provided, that funds may be expended to support the work of the Massachusetts sentencing commission, established in section 1 of chapter 211E of the General Laws ............................................................................................................... $136,262 8000-0202 For the purchase and distribution of sexual assault evidence collection kits ................................................................................................................................. $91,768 8000-0313 For local public safety projects and grant programs; provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Leominster for the purpose of upgrading the IT servers at Leominster City Hall; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Leominster for the purpose of acquiring a camera system for the monitoring of Doyle Field in the city of Leominster; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Norton police department for the purpose of acquiring conducted energy weapons for the police department in the town of Norton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Swansea police department for a digital training simulator; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to Recidiviz, Inc. for technology and data integration with the Massachusetts parole board; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Mattapoisett for the replacement of end-of-life automated external defibrillators; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Chicopee police department for public safety upgrades; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the Dismas House of Massachusetts, Inc. in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Saugus police department for gear and equipment purchases; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Boston Human Exploitation Advocacy Team for a mobile triage van for service delivery; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Bedford for the replacement of aging vehicles within the Bedford police department; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea for purchasing a police motorcycle; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Rockport for the purpose of purchasing body worn cameras for the Rockport police department; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Portal to Hope Corp. for services related to domestic violence, at-risk youth and school-based violence prevention education; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Raynham for computer and technological equipment at the new public safety building; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Southborough police department for aerial drones; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Holliston for the reimbursement of local non-profits for police details at town events; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Harvard for police station and equipment upgrades; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended Conference Committee Report for Recidiviz Inc. for reentry support in the department of correction; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Braintree police department for the family services unit; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Braintree fire department for equipment purchases; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Grafton for public safety improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Northbridge for public safety improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Upton for public safety improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 be expended to the city of Everett police department for a drone unit; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Tyngsborough for the marine patrol unit for use on Lake Mascuppic; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the town of Tyngsborough for replacement fire alarm panels; provided further, that not less than $75,000 be expended to the town of Freetown for the procurement of a rescue boat; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Dover police department for technological improvements; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for the payroll costs of the Boston police department for dedicated patrols of the Fairmount housing development in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Dunstable police department for bullet-proof vests; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Groton for new automated external defibrillators for the police and fire departments; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Auburn police department for public safety equipment and programs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Wilmington for traffic mitigation planning, surveying and construction of pedestrian and road safety infrastructure on the property of and roads adjacent to public schools in the town of Wilmington; provided further, that not less than $150,000 be expended to the town of Stoneham police department for gear and facility upgrades; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Fitchburg police department for report, roll call and training room upgrades; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Randolph police department for portable radios and emergency communications upgrades; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere for Revere fire department fleet maintenance and acquisition; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Westford police department for a wellness center; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for the payroll costs of the Boston police department for dedicated patrols of the Foley apartments, Monsignor Powers apartments and West 9th Street apartments in the South Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Easton fire department; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Waltham police department for public safety initiatives; provided, that not less than $55,000 shall be expended to the town of Auburn for the purchase of a 3D laser scanner; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Millbury for the purchase of a canine police cruiser for the Millbury police department; provided further, that not less than Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Shrewsbury for the purchase of a police boat for the Shrewsbury police department; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Worcester for the purchase of a canine police cruiser for the Worcester police department; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for CASA Project, Inc. for its court appointed special advocate program in the county of Worcester; provided further that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for BlueForce Strategies Inc. to provide law enforcement organizations with no-cost training in areas such as de-escalation and stress mitigation and management through its Community First Project; provided further, that not less than $33,000 shall be expended to the town of Oakham to support and make upgrades to the police and fire departments; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Haverhill for overtime pay for members of its police and fire departments who responded to the mill fires in April and May, 2026; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Melrose to purchase public safety and emergency medical equipment; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the police department in the town of Carlisle for the purchase of a traffic message board; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Inc. to provide out-of-hospital advanced life support care to communities in western Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Inc. for its counter-criminal continuum, or C3, police management program in low income and downtown neighborhoods to facilitate community involvement; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the town of Burlington for the police department for unanticipated payroll expenditures; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Berkshire regional planning commission to establish a mental health emergency alternative response task force in coordination with the sheriff of the county of Berkshire and The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Bourne for the police department to purchase a 3D scanner; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Hull police department to support their canine program; provided further, that not less than $24,000 shall be expended to the town of Oxford for the police department to purchase of a full matrix sign and related equipment for road safety; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the town of Middleborough for police department equipment, technology and operational support to enhance public safety; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Dighton for police department equipment, technology and operational support to enhance public safety; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the K9 PTSD Research Center, Inc. in the town of Seekonk for the care, rehabilitation and research of retired military and law enforcement canines; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Seekonk for a police body-worn camera program; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the department of state police Troop H for dedicated patrols including, but not limited to, the community action team, mounted unit and marine unit; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority police department for additional dedicated patrols at train stations along the orange line, red line and commuter rail within the First Suffolk district; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall Conference Committee Report be expended to the city of Boston to enable the fire department to conduct dedicated emergency services through its delta units vehicles; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the Holyoke for its police department to purchase a drone to support swift and effective search and rescue efforts in emergencies; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the city known as the town of Agawam for costs associated with enhancing the town’s cybersecurity measures; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Berkley for the purchase and upfitting of a police cruiser; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the town of Marion for replacement of the uninterruptible power supply system supporting emergency communications; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to We Are Better Together Warren Daniel Hairston Project, Inc. to support its Caregivers Program, a trauma-informed, cohort- based initiative providing wraparound support, healing services, peer mentoring and reentry planning assistance to caregivers and families impacted by incarceration, violence and community trauma; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Hamilton for the purchase of a generator; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for a grant program to be administered by the executive office of public safety and security for municipalities, public colleges and universities and community-based nonprofit programs to purchase automated external defibrillators; provided further, that such grant program shall give priority to municipalities with a population of not more than of 20,000 persons and to nonprofit organizations; provided further, that not later than March 1, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a list of grant applicants, (ii) a list of the successful grant applications, including the amounts awarded and (iii) the criteria used to evaluate grant applications; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Holbrook for upgrades to the public safety building located at 300 South Franklin street including, but not limited to, heating, air conditioning and ventilation upgrades, main apparatus floor waterproofing, carpeting replacements, electronic lockset replacements and fitness center renovations; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to replace heat pumps in the public safety building in the town of Wrentham; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Beverly for the acquisition of 2 police vehicles; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Randolph police department for dedicated speed prevention patrols on state highway route 28 in the city known as the town of Randolph; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for AccessMA, Inc. to expand access to health and human services resources for formerly incarcerated individuals, their families and impacted communities; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Bike Life New England Foundation Inc. for the Score4More, Inc.’s annual Save R Streets event, a 2-day basketball tournament and peace weekend aimed at reducing violence in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Natick police and fire departments for the purchase of health and safety training and equipment; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Franklin Regional Council of Governments for efforts to improve the delivery of emergency medical services in Franklin county; provided further, that not less than $140,000 shall be expended for the town of Lakeville to support modernizing and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report transferring public safety communication equipment; provided further, that not less than $110,000 shall be expended for the town of Rochester to support public safety including, but not limited to, the purchase of body- worn cameras for the police department and a new truck for the fire department; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Swansea police department for de-escalation training; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Westport police department for de-escalation training; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Attleboro for the Attleboro Cincentian immersion reentry project that serves incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals throughout Bristol county; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Ashland police department for a recovery coach and related costs to support a response model aimed at supporting mental health and substance use challenges in the community; and provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the city of Attleboro for the purchase of active shooter protective gear and response equipment ............................................................................................................................ $5,707,000 8000-0600 For the office of the secretary of public safety and security, including the highway safety bureau, to provide matching funds for a planning and administration grant under 23 U.S.C. 402 and the costs associated with the implementation of chapter 122 of the acts of 2019; provided, that the executive office of public safety and security staff may provide administrative processing for departments under the executive office’s purview; provided further, that not less than $1,600,000 shall be provided for the Boston, Cambridge and Everett fire department hazardous material response teams; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for a Co-Response Mobile Operations Center vehicle and ongoing operating expenses; provided further, that local police departments, sheriffs’ offices, the department of state police, the department of correction and other state agencies, authorities and educational institutions with law enforcement functions as determined by the secretary that receive funds for the cost of the replacement of bulletproof vests through the office of the secretary may expend without further appropriation these funds to purchase additional vests in the fiscal year in which they receive such reimbursements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the executive office of public safety and security, in collaboration with department of public health, to conduct an analysis and recommend a plan to modernize and improve the efficiency, efficacy, service delivery and long term sustainability of emergency medical services in the commonwealth; provided further, that the analysis and plan shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the feasibility and fiscal impacts of transferring the administration and oversight of the state emergency medical services system from the department of public health to a new agency within the executive office of public safety and security; (ii) best practices among states in the administration of emergency medical services; (iii) the current state of the emergency medical services workforce in the commonwealth and methods of enhancing recruitment and retention; (iv) the integration of emergency medical services with other public safety agencies including police and fire; (v) the utilization and effectiveness of the statewide communication system among emergency medical services providers and methods of improving interoperability, including for central medical emergency direction statewide; (vi) a review of the different service delivery requirements for emergency and interfacility transports; and (vii) revisions Conference Committee Report to the EMS system advisory board established in section 13 of chapter 111C of the General Laws to promote stakeholder engagement and effectiveness of the board; provided further, that the executive office shall engage with stakeholders including, but not limited to: (a) the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts; (b) the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts; (c) the Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association; (d) the Massachusetts Hospital Association; (e) the Massachusetts Ambulance Association; (f) the International Association of EMTs and Paramedics; and (g) the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association; provided further, that the executive office shall solicit public input and hold not less than 4 public hearings in different geographic areas of the commonwealth; and provided further, that not later than June 30, 2027, the executive office shall submit its final analysis and recommendation, including any legislative and regulatory changes, to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate, the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on public health and the joint committee on public safety and homeland security .............................. $8,602,912 8000-0605 For efforts to combat human trafficking, including a competitive grant program to be administered by the executive office of public safety and security; provided, that not later than March 2, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing expenditures from this item, including a list of grant recipients ................................................................................................................ $100,000 8000-0655 For a grant program to be administered by the executive office of public safety and security for emerging adults re-entry programs to reduce recidivism among emerging adults who are returning to the community from state prisons and county correctional facilities; provided, that the secretary of public safety and security shall distribute funds through a competitive grant program; provided further, that grants shall be awarded to applicants that: (i) are community-based nonprofit programs; (ii) have a demonstrated commitment from the department of correction or a sheriff’s office to work collaboratively to deliver services in their respective facilities; (iii) provide both pre-release and post-release services to emerging adults who are returning to the community from state prisons and county correctional facilities including, but not limited to, probationers and parolees; (iv) provide a continuum of programming from state prisons or county correctional facilities into the community; (v) provide pre-release services for all participating individuals that include transition plans, education programs, workforce readiness and life skills programs and counseling; (vi) provide post-release services that include case management for not less than 12 months after participating individuals have been released; and (vii) provide a plan for ensuring that proposed programs shall be implemented with adherence to a research-based, evidence-based or evidence-informed program design; provided further, that not more than 6 grants shall be awarded; provided further, that not more than 7.5 per cent of the total appropriation in this item shall be used to provide administrative support and training to grantees, including program design, technical assistance and program evaluation, and to provide training and technical assistance to any other organization or institution working on emerging adult justice initiatives; provided further, that contracts for grantees may be awarded for periods of not more than 5 years with options for additional renewal periods; and provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the executive office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means which shall include, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report but not be limited to, the: (a) successful grant applications and the services they provide; (b) amount of funds awarded to each grantee; (c) criteria used to evaluate grant applications; (d) number of participants served by each program and the communities to which they are returning; and (e) outcomes and recidivism rates of the participants in each of the programs ............................................................................................................................ $6,930,000 Marijuana Regulation Fund ...................................... 100% 8000-1001 For the Boston regional intelligence center, or BRIC, to upgrade, expand and integrate technology and protocols related to anti-terrorism, anti- crime, anti-gang and emergency response; provided, that intelligence developed shall be shared with the BRIC communities and other state, municipal and federal agencies as necessary; and provided further, that the BRIC shall provide technology required to access the intelligence with its municipal partners, the department of state police, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the Massachusetts Port Authority and appropriate federal agencies to assure maximum interagency collaboration for public safety and homeland security ........................................... $750,000 8000-1127 For a nonprofit security grant program to provide support for target hardening and other security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attacks or hate crimes, as defined under section 32 of chapter 22C of the General Laws; provided, that prioritization shall be given to nonprofit organizations that have experienced instances of terrorist attacks or hate crimes, as defined under said section 32 of said chapter 22C; provided further, that: (i) at least 1 such grant shall be awarded to a nonprofit organization in the eastern region of the commonwealth; (ii) at least 1 such grant shall be awarded to a nonprofit organization in the central region of the commonwealth; and (iii) at least 1 such grant shall be awarded to a nonprofit organization in the western region of the commonwealth; provided further, that the grants shall be distributed in a geographically equitable manner across the eastern, central and western regions of the commonwealth; provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the executive office of public safety and security shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) number of grant applicants; (ii) successful grant applicants; (iii) criteria used to evaluate grant applications; and (iv) amount of funds awarded to each grant recipient; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended by the executive office for a security personnel program to be piloted at nonprofits that have demonstrated to be at high risk for terrorist attacks or hate crimes; and provided further, that participating nonprofits shall contribute matching funds to the pilot program equal to $1 for every $1 contributed by the commonwealth ........................................................................... …………$5,450,000 8000-1213 For the school of reentry; provided, that funds may be spent on the credible messenger program ............................................................................................ $1,294,519 8000-1225 For the operation of the office of grants and research ........................................... $281,611 8000-1700 For the provision of information technology services within the executive office of public safety and security .................................................................... $21,055,192 8100-0111 For a grant program to be known as the Senator Charles E. Shannon, Jr. community safety initiative, to be administered by the executive office of Conference Committee Report public safety and security to support regional, multidisciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through coordinated programs for prevention and intervention, coordinated law enforcement, including regional gang task forces and regional crime mapping strategies, focused prosecutions and reintegration strategies for formerly incarcerated persons; provided, that the secretary of public safety and security shall distribute grant funds through a competitive grant program that gives preference to applications that: (i) demonstrate high levels of youth violence, gang problems and substance use in a region; (ii) demonstrate a commitment to regional, multi-jurisdictional strategies to deal with such community safety issues, including written commitments for municipalities, law enforcement agencies, community-based organizations and government agencies to work together; (iii) clearly outline a comprehensive plan that establishes measurable outcomes for municipalities to work with law enforcement, community-based organizations and government agencies to address gang activity; (iv) outline measurable outcomes that demonstrate program success, detail a plan for collecting data related to achieving said measurable outcomes and commit to sharing the data with the executive office; (v) make a written commitment to match grant funds with a 25 per cent match provided by either municipal or private contributions; and (vi) identify a local governmental unit to serve as the fiscal agent; provided further, that clusters of municipalities, in partnership with nonprofit organizations and other agencies, including district attorneys’ offices, may apply for such grant funds; provided further, that such grant funds shall be considered 1-time grants awarded to public agencies and shall not annualize into fiscal year 2028 or subsequent years; provided further, that administrative costs for successful grant applications shall not exceed 10 per cent of the value of the grant; provided further, that no grant funds shall be awarded to the department of state police; provided further, that not later than August 14, 2026, the executive office shall publish guidelines and an application for the competitive portion of the grant fund program; provided further, that not later than December 15, 2026, grant funds shall be made available to applicants; provided further, that not later than 60 days after the distribution of grant funds, the executive office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the distribution of grant funds; and provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (a) the number of young adults served by the grant program during fiscal year 2027; (b) executive summaries of the programs currently operating under the grant program; and (c) outcomes and findings that demonstrate program success from the grant awards from fiscal year 2026 ...................................................... $10,587,424 Chief Medical Examiner. 8000-0105 For the operation of the office of the chief medical examiner established in section 2 of chapter 38 of the General Laws; provided, that not later than January 15, 2027, the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the current caseload of the office and each of its medical examiners and the caseload for fiscal year 2026; (ii) the number of procedures performed in fiscal year 2026; (iii) the current turnaround time and backlogs; (iv) the current response time to scenes; (v) the number of cases completed in fiscal year 2026; (vi) the current status of accreditation with the National Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Association of Medical Examiners; (vii) progress in identification and completion of reports; and (viii) progress in improving delays in decedent release.. ............................................................................................................ $19,761,334 8000-0122 For the office of the chief medical examiner, which may expend for its operations not more than $8,851,118 in revenues collected from fees for services provided by the office; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................... $8,851,118 Department of Criminal Justice Information Services. 8000-0110 For the operation of the department of criminal justice information services, including criminal justice information services, criminal offender record information services, firearms support services and victim services; provided, that funds may be expended to enable housing authorities to have access to criminal offender record information when qualifying applicants for state-assisted housing.. ................................................................ $3,469,021 8000-0111 For the operation of the public safety information system and the criminal records review board within the department of criminal justice information services, which may expend for the operation of the board not more than $5,816,920 in revenues collected from fees for services provided by the board; provided, that funding from this item may be retained and expended from fees charged and collected under section 172A of chapter 6 of the General Laws; provided further, that funds may be expended to assist formerly incarcerated persons in obtaining and maintaining employment and to provide education and assistance regarding criminal records under said section 172A of said chapter 6; provided further, that the commissioner of criminal justice information services may make funds from this item available for a competitive grant process to provide such training and education; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the board may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system; and provided further, that any unexpended funds in this item shall not revert but shall be made available for this item until June 30, 2028 ................................................. $5,816,920 Sex Offender Registry. 8000-0125 For the operation of the sex offender registry including, but not limited to, the costs of maintaining a computerized registry system and the classification of persons subject to the registry; provided, that the registration fee paid by convicted sex offenders under section 178Q of chapter 6 of the General Laws shall be retained and expended by the sex offender registry board; and provided further, that not later than December 15, 2026, the sex offender registry board shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means outlining: (i) the utilization of data-sharing agreements with state agencies to find addresses of offenders that are out of compliance; (ii) plans to establish new data- Conference Committee Report sharing agreements with other executive branch agencies; and (iii) detailed plans to improve overall data collection and registry maintenance to enhance public safety ..................................................................................... $7,406,884 Department of State Police. 8100-0006 For the department of state police, which may expend for the costs of private police details, including administrative costs, an amount not more than $52,000,000 from revenues collected from fees charged for such details; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................ $52,000,000 8100-0012 For the department of state police, which may expend for the costs of security services provided by state police officers, including overtime and administrative costs, not more than $3,500,000 from fees charged for those services; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ................ $3,500,000 8100-0018 For the department of state police, which may expend not more than $3,205,922 from revenues collected for certain police activities provided under agreements authorized in this item; provided, that for fiscal year 2027, the colonel of the state police may enter into service agreements with the commanding officer or other person in charge of a military reservation of the United States under the control of the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency and any other service agreements as necessary to enhance the protection of persons, assets and infrastructure from possible external threat or activity; provided further, that said agreements shall establish the responsibilities pertaining to the operation and maintenance of police services including, but not limited to: (i) provisions governing payment to the department for the cost of regular salaries, overtime, retirement and other employee benefits; and (ii) provisions governing payment to the department for the cost of furnishings and equipment necessary to provide the police services; provided further, that the department may charge any recipients of police services for the cost of the services under this item; provided further, that the colonel may expend from this item for costs associated with joint federal and state law enforcement activities from federal reimbursements received; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................ $3,205,922 8100-0102 For the costs associated with state police personnel assigned to the Massachusetts Port Authority, which may expend for the costs of police activities provided by state police officers, including overtime and Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report administrative costs, not more than $52,000,000 from fees collected for such activities; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department of state police may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .............. $52,000,000 8100-0515 For the costs associated with hiring, equipping and training state police recruits to maintain appropriate staffing levels for the state police; provided, that funds shall be expended to promote diversity and inclusion in the hiring of police recruits; and provided further, that funds shall be expended to implement comprehensive racial bias training within the department of state police to address racial inequities in policing practices .......................................................................................................................... $10,434,091 8100-1001 For the administration and operation of the department of state police; provided, that the department shall expend funds from this item to maximize federal grants for the operation of a counter-terrorism unit and the payment of overtime for state police officers; provided further, that the department shall maintain the division of field services, which shall include, but not be limited to, the bureau of metropolitan district operations; provided further, that not less than 40 state police officers shall be provided to the department of conservation and recreation to patrol its watershed property; provided further, that the department of state police shall enter into an interagency agreement with the department of conservation and recreation to provide police coverage on department of conservation and recreation properties and parkways; provided further, that not less than $1,200,000 shall be expended for the payroll costs of the department of state police directed patrols; provided further, that not less than $30,000 of said funds shall be expended for Troop A of the department of state police to conduct mounted, directed patrols throughout Revere beach, the Lynn Fells and the Middlesex Fells Reservation park among other identified areas; provided further, that subject to appropriation communities receiving funds for directed patrols in fiscal year 2008 shall receive an equal disbursement of funds in proportion to the current appropriation in fiscal year 2024; provided further, that funds shall be expended for directed patrols at Constitution beach in the East Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $95,000 of said funds shall be expended for additional patrols for the summer season at Wollaston beach and Furnace Brook parkway in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $95,000 shall be expended for department of state police patrols in the Wollaston beach and Quincy Shore drive area and Furnace Brook parkway of the city of Quincy from May 31 to September 1; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for department of state police patrols and traffic enforcement functions on the Harry Truman parkway, Neponset Valley parkway and Dedham parkway in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for directed patrols in the South Boston section of the city of Boston including, but not limited to, Day boulevard, Carson beach, M Street beach, Marine park and Castle Island; provided further, that funds shall be expended from this item for the administration and operation of an automated fingerprint identification system and for the motor carrier safety assistance program; provided further, that the creation of a new or an expansion of the existing statewide communications network shall include Conference Committee Report the office of law enforcement in the executive office of energy and environmental affairs at no cost to or compensation from the executive office; provided further, that the department of state police may expend funds from this item for the administration of budgetary, procurement, fiscal, human resources, payroll and other administrative services of the office of the chief medical examiner, the municipal police training committee and the department of criminal justice information services; and provided further, that the department shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the total compensation paid to each officer, delineated by category of payout; (ii) the total compensation paid to each troop in the aggregate, delineated by regular and overtime compensation; (iii) the average hours of overtime accumulated, delineated by officer and reason for the use of overtime; (iv) the average hours of overtime accumulated, delineated by troop in the aggregate; and (v) a detailed plan outlining steps to decrease overtime usage and increase accountability and oversight within the department ...................................................................................... $407,718,479 State Police Crime Laboratory. 8100-1004 For the operation and related costs of the state police crime laboratory, including the analysis of samples used in the prosecution of controlled substance offenses conducted at the former department of public health facilities; provided, that the analysis of narcotic drug synthetic substitutes, poisons, drugs, medicines and chemicals shall be funded from this item in order to support the law enforcement efforts of the district attorneys, the department of state police and municipal police departments; provided further, that the practices and procedures of the state police crime laboratory shall be informed by the recommendations of the forensic science oversight board; provided further, that the department of state police shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the caseload of each lab; (ii) all relevant information regarding turnaround time and backlogs by type of case; and (iii) the accreditation status of each lab; provided further, that not later than October 5, 2026, the first such report shall be submitted; provided further, that funds shall be spent on phase II of the processing of sexual assault evidence kits; and provided further, that not later than March 3, 2027, the department of state police shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (a) the status of phase II of the processing of sexual assault evidence kits; (b) an anticipated timeline for completion of phase II; and (c) the year to date cost of processing sexual assault evidence kits as part of phase II ....................................................................................................... $30,718,350 8100-1005 For the analysis of narcotic drug synthetic substitutes, poisons, drugs, medicines and chemicals at the University of Massachusetts medical school to support the law enforcement efforts of the district attorneys, the department of state police and municipal police departments ............................... $651,506 Municipal Police Training Committee. 8200-0200 For the operation of veteran, reserve and in-service training programs conducted by the municipal police training committee; provided, that no expenditures authorized by this item shall be charged to item 8200-0222....... $18,895,529 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report General Fund ........................................................ 93.67% Public Safety Training Fund .................................... 6.33% 8200-0222 For the municipal police training committee, which may collect and expend not more than $2,800,000 to provide training to new recruits; provided, that the committee shall charge $3,200 per recruit for the training; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the committee shall charge a fee of $3,200 per person for training programs operated by the committee for all persons who begin training not later than July 1, 2026; provided further, that said fee shall be retained and expended by the committee; provided further, that the trainee or, if the trainee is a recruit, the municipality in which the recruit shall serve, shall provide the fee in full to the committee not later than the first day of orientation for the program in which the trainee or recruit has enrolled; provided further, that no recruit or person shall begin training unless the municipality or the person has provided the fee in full to the committee; provided further, that for recruits of municipalities, upon the completion of the program, the municipality shall deduct the fee from the recruit’s wages in 23 equal monthly installments unless otherwise negotiated between the recruit and the municipality in which the recruit shall serve; provided further, that if a recruit withdraws from the training program prior to graduation, the committee shall refund the municipality in which the recruit was to have served a portion of the fee according to the following schedule: (i) if a recruit withdraws from the program prior to the start of week 2, 75 per cent of the fee shall be refunded; (ii) if a recruit withdraws from the program after the start of week 2 but prior to the start of week 3, 50 per cent of the fee shall be refunded; (iii) if a recruit withdraws from the program after the start of week 3 but prior to the start of week 4, 25 per cent of the fee shall be refunded; and (iv) if a recruit withdraws after the start of week 4, the fee shall not be refunded; provided further, that a recruit who withdraws from the program shall pay the municipality in which the recruit was to have served the difference between the fee and the amount forfeited by the municipality according to the schedule; provided further, that the schedule shall also apply to trainees other than recruits who enroll in the program; provided further, that no expenditures shall be charged to this item that are not directly related to new recruit training; provided further, that no expenditures shall be charged to this item that are related to chief, veteran, in-service or reserve training or any training not directly related to new recruits; provided further, that the committee shall submit a report on the status of recruit training, including the number of classes, start and end dates of each class, total number of recruits enrolled and graduating in each class, cost per recruit and cost per class for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; provided further, that not later than January 8, 2027, the report shall be submitted to the house and senate committees on ways and means; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the committee may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................ $2,800,000 Department of Fire Services. 8324-0000 For the administration of the department of fire services, including the office of the state fire marshal, the hazardous materials emergency Conference Committee Report response program, the board of fire prevention regulations established in section 4 of chapter 22D of the General Laws, the expenses of the fire safety commission and the Massachusetts firefighting academy, including the Massachusetts fire training council certification program, municipal and non-municipal fire training and expenses of the council; provided, that the fire training program shall use the split days option; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, 100 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item for the administration of the department of fire services, the office of the state fire marshal, the Massachusetts firefighting academy, critical incident stress management programs, the On-Site Academy, other fire department training academies, the regional dispatch centers, radio and dispatch center improvements and associated fringe benefit costs of personnel paid from this item for these purposes shall be assessed upon insurance companies writing fire, homeowners multiple peril or commercial multiple peril policies on property situated in the commonwealth and paid within 30 days after receiving notice of this assessment from the commissioner of insurance; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, 100 per cent of the amount appropriated in item 8100-1001 for all purposes related to fire and arson investigation shall be assessed upon insurance companies writing fire, homeowners multiple peril or commercial multiple peril policies on property situated in the commonwealth, and paid within 30 days after receiving notice of this assessment from the commissioner of insurance; provided further, that not more than 10 per cent of the amount designated for the arson prevention program shall be expended for the administrative cost of the program; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, 100 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item for the operation of the hazardous materials emergency response program and the associated fringe benefit costs of personnel paid from this item for these purposes shall be assessed upon insurance companies writing commercial multiple peril, non-liability portion policies on property situated in the commonwealth and commercial auto liability policies as referenced in line 5.1 and line 19.4, respectively, in the most recent annual statement on file with the commissioner of insurance; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended by the department for critical incident stress management; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended by the department for the On-Site Academy for critical incident stress management services in support of emergency medical services, fire, correction officers, and law enforcement officers; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be allocated by the department for the student awareness fire education program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Holbrook for the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communication Center; provided further, that not less than $1,700,000 shall be expended for the Boston fire department training academy to provide training and instruction for public safety agencies in the city of Boston and municipal and political subdivisions across the commonwealth; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the hazardous materials emergency response program under chapter 21K of the General Laws; and provided further, that funds shall be expended for costs associated with additional operational capacity and hazardous materials emergency response teams coverage for special events ................................................................................................................ $44,350,301 8324-0050 For the commonwealth’s local fire departments; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the county of Barnstable for fire Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report training programs and equipment; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Norwood for the fire department to purchase lifesaving rescue, emergency, and tactical training apparatus; provided further, that not less than $37,000 shall be expended for the purchase and installation of a door access control system for the fire department in the town of Spencer; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Holden for improvements and renovations at the fire substation; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of West Brookfield for the fire department to purchase new fire radios; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Duxbury for the fire department to purchase equipment and other resources; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the Boylston fire department for necessary information technology upgrades; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Easthampton for the fire department to purchase interoperable communications equipment; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for a municipal grant program administered by the state fire marshal for firefighter cancer screenings, including advance blood testing and imaging; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for the Northwestern Youth Fire Intervention Response, Education and Safety Partnership (NoFIRES) program to support fire safety education and intervention services for families in the region; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the New Bedford fire department for personnel costs, including maintaining staffing at Fire Station 9 to keep the facility open to sustain sufficient emergency response times across the city; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town Topsfield to support the completion of a fire compressor and cylinder fill station for the fire department; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of North Andover to replace the fire department’s fire life safety training trailer; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the city of Gloucester to purchase an emergency response all-terrain vehicle for the fire department; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Newbury for the purchase of a LUCAS chest compression device for the fire department; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Nahant fire department for upgrades to its public safety equipment; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for the purchase of equipment for the fire department; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Fire Chiefs' Association of Plymouth County, Inc. for purposes including, but not limited to, program needs and long-term planning to enhance mutual aid operations in Plymouth county; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the Kingston fire department for equipment related to cardiovascular support and rescue; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the American National Red Cross, Southeastern Chapter, to provide fire and disaster relief, organize blood drives, provide services to veterans and teach lifesaving skills to the public; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Framingham fire department to support senior home safety assessments; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Somerset fire department to purchase self-contained breathing apparatuses; provided further, that not less than $55,000 shall be expended to the city of Quincy for a hazardous materials emergency response program; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of North Andover for a fire life safety training Conference Committee Report trailer replacement; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Boxford for the replacement of Boxford fire department hydraulic rescue tools used for vehicle extrication; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the city of Framingham for the Framingham fire department to establish a senior home safety initiative to provide free home safety assessments for seniors; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Rehoboth fire department for the purchase of turnout gear; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Plymouth fire department to support the modernization of its radio communications system and transition to a platform that is aligned with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS); provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Mendon fire department for the purchase of an electric pickup truck; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Topsfield fire department for the procurement of a new fire compression and oxygen cylinder fill station; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Marblehead fire department for a replacement boiler; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the Dudley fire department for security and access system repairs and upgrades; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Charlton fire department to establish community fire safety and fire extinguisher training programs; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Saugus fire department for the replacement of safety gear and equipment; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the Lunenburg fire department for the replacement of aging portable radios; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Lynn fire department for the purchase of a self-contained breathing air system trailer; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Wakefield for the acquisition of a high speed washer-extractor and dryer-extractor for the fire department; provided further, that not less than $24,000 shall be expended to the town of Wakefield for a new lighting grid for use by Wakefield Community Access Television; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Amherst fire department to support the purchase of equipment, including, but not limited to, a station alerting system; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the Granby fire department to support the purchase of equipment, including, but not limited to, portable communication radios; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Bridgewater fire department for battery-powered extrication tools; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the South Hadley fire department (district 2) to upgrade personal radios to P25-compliant equipment; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Easthampton fire department to upgrade vehicle extrication equipment; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of North Attleborough for firefighter gear, equipment or other related expenses; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Westwood fire department for the Westwood fire station 1 project; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Milton fire department for a replacement pump for the department’s brush truck; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Bourne fire department for equipment purchases, maintenance and personnel training; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Everett fire department for active shooter training; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report be expended to the town of Dracut for the design of a rescue boat ramp for the Merrimack river in the town of Dracut; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the Ashby fire department for extracting equipment; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Stoneham fire department for gear and equipment purchases and maintenance; provided further, that not less than $150,000 be expended to the town of Winchester for first responder and dispatch communication upgrades; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Weston for updates and modifications to a fire vehicle; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Weston for design funds for the fire department project; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Stow for new firefighting water cisterns; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Winthrop for thermal imaging cameras and related equipment for the Winthrop fire department; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Winthrop for required evidence room upgrades at the Winthrop police department; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Norton fire department for safety gear and equipment replacements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Andover fire rescue department for any costs related to a replacement vehicle and outfitting materials to support emergency response and firefighter safety; and provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of North Attleborough for the purchase of new turnout gear for firefighters ..................... $3,711,000 8324-0304 For the department of fire services, which may expend for enforcement and training not more than $8,500 from revenue generated under chapter 148A of the General Laws; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ....................... $8,500 8324-0500 For the department of fire services, which may expend not more than $2,410,369 in revenues collected from fees for annual issuance of boiler and pressure vessel certificates and inspections; provided, that funds shall be expended for the operation of the department and to address the existing boiler and pressure vessel inspection backlog; provided further, that funds shall be expended for hiring additional engineering inspectors or engineers; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ................ $2,410,369 Military Division. 8700-0001 For the operation of the military division, including the offices of the adjutant general and state quartermaster, the operation of the armories, the Camp Curtis Guild rifle range and certain national guard aviation facilities; provided, that notwithstanding chapter 30 of the General Laws, certain military personnel in the military division may be paid salaries Conference Committee Report according to military pay grades; provided further, that the division may expend funds appropriated in this item for the administration of budgetary, procurement, fiscal, human resources, payroll and other administrative services; provided further, that the adjutant general shall maintain a roster of Massachusetts veterans as directed by section 15 of chapter 33 of the General Laws; and provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for suicide prevention services for military personnel ...................... $13,954,218 8700-1140 For the military division, which may expend for the costs of national guard missions and division operations not more than $1,900,000 from fees charged for the nonmilitary rental or use of armories and from reimbursements generated by national guard missions; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the division may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................... $1,900,000 8700-1150 For reimbursement of the costs of the national guard tuition and fee waivers under section 19 of chapter 15A of the General Laws; provided, that no funds shall be distributed from this item prior to certification by the state universities, community colleges and the University of Massachusetts of the actual amount of tuition and fees waived for national guard members attending public institutions of higher education under said section 19 of said chapter 15A that would otherwise have been retained by the campuses according to procedures and regulations promulgated by the military division; provided further, that funds from this item may be expended for the reimbursement of the tuition and fees waived for classes taken during the summer months; and provided further, that the funds appropriated under this item shall not revert but shall be made available for these purposes until June 30, 2028.. ............................................................. $5,334,769 8700-1160 For life insurance premiums under section 88B of chapter 33 of the General Laws ...................................................................................................... $1,153,552 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. 8800-0001 For the operations of the Massachusetts emergency management agency; provided, that expenditures from this item shall be contingent upon the prior approval of the proper federal authorities; provided further, that the funds appropriated under this item shall not revert but shall be made available for these purposes through June 30, 2028; provided further, that the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed $5,000,000 in excess of the current appropriation; and provided further, that such expenditures shall be approved by the secretary of public safety and security, who shall cite a state of emergency declaration for each approved expenditure, in consultation with the secretary of administration and finance ................................................................................................................. $7,163,274 Department of Correction. 8900-0001 For the operation of the department of correction; provided, that not later than January 15, 2027, the commissioner of correction and the secretary of public safety and security shall report to the house and senate Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report committees on ways and means and the joint committee on public safety and homeland security on the point score compiled by the department’s objective classification system for all prisoners confined in each prison operated by the department; provided further, that to maximize bed capacity and re-entry capability, the department shall submit quarterly reports, utilizing standardized reporting definitions developed mutually with the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. on caseload, admissions, classification, releases and recidivism of all pre-trial, sentenced and federal incarcerated persons; provided further, that the department shall submit the reports on a quarterly basis not more than 30 days following the last day of the quarter; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Disability Law Center, Inc. to monitor the efficacy of service delivery reforms at Bridgewater state hospital, including units at the Old Colony correctional center and the treatment center; provided further, that the Disability Law Center, Inc. may investigate the physical environment of said facilities, including infrastructure issues, and may use methods including, but not limited to, testing and sampling the physical and environmental conditions, whether or not they are utilized by patients or incarcerated persons; provided further, that the Disability Law Center, Inc. may monitor the continuity of care for persons who are discharged from Bridgewater state hospital to county correctional facilities or department of mental health facilities, including assessment of the efficacy of admission, discharge and transfer planning procedures and coordination between the department of correction, Wellpath LLC, the department of mental health and county correctional facilities; and provided further, that at least once every 6 months, the Disability Law Center, Inc. shall report on the impact of these reforms on those served at Bridgewater state hospital to the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery, the joint committee on the judiciary, the house and senate committees on ways and means, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives; provided further, that the department shall submit biannual reports to the joint committee on the judiciary, the joint committee on public safety and homeland security and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the use of solitary confinement, also known as segregation, in state prisons; provided further, that 1 of the reports shall cover the period from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive, and 1 of the reports shall cover the period from January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027, inclusive; provided further, that such reports shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) number of prisoners subjected to solitary confinement and their voluntarily disclosed sexual orientation as defined under section 3 of chapter 151B of the General Laws and gender identity as defined in section 7 of chapter 4; (ii) length of time spent in solitary confinement; (iii) number of prisoners with mental illness subjected to solitary confinement, delineated by diagnosis; (iv) number of prisoners 21 years of age or younger subjected to solitary confinement; (v) number of prisoners subjected to multiple stays in solitary confinement in a given reporting period; (vi) number of prisoners released directly into the community from solitary confinement or released into the community not later than 30 days after having been in solitary confinement; and (vii) rate of recidivism for individuals that were subject to solitary confinement; provided further, that the department shall validate each educational program offered to incarcerated persons against an evidence-based model chosen by the secretary of public safety and security at least once every 3 years; provided further, that the department shall collaborate with the executive office of education in order to ensure high-quality Conference Committee Report educational programming at the department and to support the reintegration of formerly incarcerated persons into the community from state prisons; provided further, that not later than February 2, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on public safety and homeland security and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing efforts undertaken to ensure high-quality educational programming for incarcerated persons under the department’s supervision; and provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for municipalities hosting department of correction facilities .......... $859,650,607 8900-0002 For the operation of the Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center ..................................................................................................................... $24,521,860 8900-0003 For the implementation of mandated reforms to mental and behavioral health and residential treatment related to the department of correction under chapter 69 of the acts of 2018; provided, that funds from this item may be expended for contracted service providers specializing in relevant areas including, but not limited to, behavioral health and residential treatment; and provided further, that said funds shall only be expended in the AA or DD object classes if said funds are to be utilized for counselors, teachers, mental health personnel, medical personnel or additional legal staff...................................................................................................................... $4,831,338 8900-0010 For prison industries and farm services; provided, that the commissioner of correction or a designee shall determine the cost of manufacturing motor vehicle registration plates and certify to the comptroller the amounts to be transferred from the Commonwealth Transportation Fund established in section 2ZZZ of chapter 29 of the General Laws to the department of correction revenue source; and provided further, that not later than March 11, 2027 the department shall submit a report to the executive office of public safety and security, the joint committee on the judiciary, the joint committee on public safety and homeland security and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on participating incarcerated persons as compared to non-participating incarcerated persons, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release; (ii) information on the demographics of participants; (iii) information on the customers of the program, including whether they are a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; and (iv) the compensation rates for participants ............................................................................................ $7,129,800 8900-0011 For the prison industries and farm services program, which may expend for the operation of the program not more than $5,600,000 in revenues collected from the sale of products, for materials, supplies, equipment, maintenance of facilities and compensation of employees; provided, that the commissioner of correction may allocate year-end net profits to the cost of drug, substance use and rehabilitative programming; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department of correction may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .......................................... $5,600,000 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 8900-0050 For the department of correction, which may expend not more than $8,600,000 in revenues collected from existing assessments, and the state criminal alien assistance program; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .............................................................................................. $8,600,000 8900-1100 For re-entry programs at the department of correction that are intended to reduce recidivism rates; provided, that said programs shall be in addition to such provided in fiscal year 2026; and provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended for the department of correction to cover costs associated with coordinating and supporting partnerships with higher education institutions that provide post-secondary education programs in state prisons .................................................................................... $1,503,854 Parole Board. 8950-0001 For the operation of the parole board ............................................................... $25,527,789 8950-0002 For the victim and witness assistance program under chapter 258B of the General Laws ......................................................................................................... $270,032 SHERIFFS. Hampden Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0102 For the operation of the Hampden sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Hampden sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Hampden sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the Conference Committee Report compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 .................. $3,671,223 8910-0103 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Hampden sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Hampden sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $92,276,918 8910-0104 For the operation of a regional section 35 program, under section 35 of chapter 123 of the General Laws, in western Massachusetts for the counties of Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester, Franklin and Berkshire that provides involuntary commitment to a treatment facility for not more than 90 days of an individual who has an alcohol use disorder or a substance use disorder; provided, that the program shall be located in Hampden county to provide treatment, case management, medical and mental health services, withdrawal management and ongoing monitoring, medication addiction treatment and safety and security staffing as well as release planning and after care services; and provided further, that additional costs associated with said program shall include medication, food, clothing, medical needs and psychiatric services .................................... $14,000,000 8910-1000 For the Hampden sheriff’s office, which may expend for the operation of a prison industries program not more than $3,631,252 in revenues collected from the sale of products for materials, supplies, equipment, maintenance of facilities, reimbursement for community service projects and compensation of employees of the program; provided, that not later than March 16, 2027, the office shall submit a report to the executive office of public safety and security, the joint committee on the judiciary, the joint committee on public safety and homeland security and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on participating incarcerated persons as compared to non- participating incarcerated persons, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rates after release and their employment rates after release; (ii) information on the demographics of participants; (iii) information on the customers of the program, including whether they are a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit organization; and (iv) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ..................................................................................... $3,631,252 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 8910-1010 For the operation of a regional behavioral evaluation and stabilization unit to provide forensic mental health services within existing physical facilities for incarcerated persons in the care of correctional facilities; provided, that the unit shall be located in Hampden county to serve the needs of incarcerated persons in the care of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester counties; provided further, that the services of the unit shall be made available to incarcerated persons in the care of the department of correction; provided further, that the Hampden sheriff’s office shall work in cooperation with the Middlesex sheriff’s office to determine a standardized set of definitions and measurements for patients at both regional behavioral evaluation and stabilization units; provided further, that not later than February 16, 2027, the Hampden sheriff’s office, in cooperation with the department of correction and the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc., shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) number of incarcerated persons in facilities located in counties that were provided services in each unit; (ii) number of incarcerated persons in department of correction facilities that were provided services in each unit; (iii) alleviation of caseload at Bridgewater state hospital associated with fewer incarcerated persons in the care of counties being attended to at the hospital; (iv) estimated and projected cost savings in fiscal year 2027 to the sheriffs’ offices and the department of correction associated with the regional units; and (v) deficiencies in addressing the needs of incarcerated women; and provided further, that the department of mental health shall maintain the monitoring and quality review functions of the unit ........................ $1,413,224 8910-1020 For costs related to department of correction incarcerated persons with not more than 2 years of their sentence remaining who have been transferred to the care of the Hampden sheriff’s office .......................................... $667,690 8910-1031 For the operation of the western Massachusetts regional women’s correctional center............................................................................................... $5,041,957 8910-1040 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Hampden sheriff’s office facilities across Hampden county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Hampden sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications….. .................................................. $2,333,907 8910-1060 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls, and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Hampden sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the Conference Committee Report number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary ........................ $538,188 Worcester Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0105 For the operation of the Worcester sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Worcester sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Worcester sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 .................. $7,407,247 8910-0106 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Worcester sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Worcester sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $55,104,159 8910-1011 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Worcester sheriff’s office facilities across Worcester county; provided, that no funds Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Worcester sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications .......................................................... $733,951 8910-1012 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Worcester sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary ..................... $1,562,237 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0107 For the operation of the Middlesex sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Middlesex sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Middlesex sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and Conference Committee Report their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 .................. $6,925,992 8910-0450 For the Middlesex sheriff's office, which may expend not more than $100,000 in revenues collected from public or private entities or persons for community programs; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .............................. $100,000 8910-1013 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Middlesex sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Middlesex sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $72,711,719 8910-1014 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Middlesex sheriff’s office facilities across Middlesex county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Middlesex sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications…. ................................................... $1,539,813 8910-1015 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Middlesex sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary .................... .$1,525,788 8910-1100 For the Middlesex sheriff’s office, which may expend for the operation of a prison industries program not more than $75,000 in revenues collected from the sale of products, for materials, supplies, equipment, recyclable reimbursements, printing services, maintenance of facilities and compensation of employees of said program; provided, that not later than March 16, 2027, the office shall submit a report to the executive office of public safety and security, the joint committee on the judiciary, the joint committee on public safety and homeland security and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on participating incarcerated persons as compared to non- participating incarcerated persons, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rates after release and their employment rates after release; (ii) information on the demographics of participants; (iii) information on the customers of the program, including whether they are a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit organization; and (iv) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .......................................................................................... $75,000 8910-1101 For the operation of a regional behavioral evaluation and stabilization unit to provide forensic mental health services within existing physical facilities for incarcerated persons in the care of correctional facilities; provided, that the unit shall be located in Middlesex county to serve the needs of incarcerated persons in the care of the counties of Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes County, Essex, Nantucket, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk; provided further, that the services of the unit shall be made available to incarcerated persons in the care of the department of correction; provided further, that the Middlesex sheriff’s office shall work in cooperation with the Hampden sheriff’s office to determine a standardized set of definitions and measurements for patients at both regional behavioral evaluation and stabilization units; provided further, that not later than February 16, 2027, the Middlesex sheriff’s office, in cooperation with the department of correction and the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc., shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to, the: (i) number of incarcerated persons in facilities located in counties that were provided services in each unit; (ii) number of incarcerated persons in department of correction facilities that were provided services in each unit; (iii) alleviation of caseload at Bridgewater state hospital associated with fewer incarcerated persons in the care of counties being attended to at the hospital; and (iv) estimated and projected cost savings in fiscal year 2027 to the sheriffs’ offices and the department of correction associated with the regional units; and provided further, that the department of mental health shall maintain the monitoring and quality review functions of the unit ................ $1,822,285 Hampshire Sheriff’s Office. Conference Committee Report 8910-0110 For the operation of the Hampshire sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Hampshire sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Hampshire sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 .................. $1,916,369 8910-0111 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Hampshire sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; and provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Hampshire sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $18,200,523 8910-0112 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Hampshire sheriff’s office facilities across Hampshire county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Hampshire sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications ............................ $222,721 8910-0113 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Hampshire sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary ........................ $108,712 Berkshire Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0145 For the operation of the Berkshire sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Berkshire sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Berkshire sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110; and provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire county opioid education and awareness task force ............................ $2,614,088 8910-0146 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Berkshire sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Berkshire sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive Conference Committee Report office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $19,997,381 8910-0147 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Berkshire sheriff’s office facilities across Berkshire county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Berkshire sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications ................................................................ $749,840 8910-0148 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Berkshire sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary ........................ $429,193 8910-0155 For the operation of the Berkshire aquaponics program at the Berkshire County house of correction .................................................................................... $150,000 8910-0445 For the Berkshire sheriff’s office, which may expend not more than $100,000 in revenues generated from the operation of the Berkshire county communication center’s 911 dispatch operations and other law enforcement-related activities; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .............................. $100,000 8910-0760 For the Berkshire sheriff’s office, which may expend for the costs of private police details, including administrative costs, an amount not more than Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report $1,500,000 from fees charged for such details; provided, that notwithstanding any general or specific law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................................ $1,500,000 Franklin Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0108 For the operation of the Franklin sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Franklin sheriff’s office shall submit a report to executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Franklin sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be provided for a pilot program for training active bystanders; and provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Franklin county opioid education and awareness task force ................................ $1,734,857 8910-1021 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Franklin sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Franklin sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $22,866,495 Conference Committee Report 8910-1022 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Franklin sheriff’s office facilities across Franklin county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Franklin sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications .......................................................... $105,932 8910-1023 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Franklin sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary ........................ $392,076 Essex Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0618 For the Essex sheriff’s office, which may expend for the costs of private police details, including administrative costs, an amount not more than $1,850,000 from fees charged for those details; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ..................................................................................... $1,850,000 8910-0619 For the operation of the Essex sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Essex sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Essex sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 ......................................... $19,070,296 8910-0620 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Essex sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Essex sheriffs’ office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $68,990,765 8910-0621 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Essex sheriff’s office facilities across Essex county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Essex sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications ................................................................... $1,952,717 8910-0622 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Essex sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications Conference Committee Report and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary…. ................ $1,552,291 Massachusetts Sheriffs Association. 8910-7110 For the operation of the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc.; provided, that the sheriffs shall appoint persons to serve as executive director, assistant executive director, research director and other staff positions as necessary for the coordination and standardization of services and programs, the collection and analysis of data related to incarceration, recidivism and generation of reports, technical assistance and training to ensure standardization in organization, operations and procedures; provided further, that said staff shall not be subject to section 45 of chapter 30 of the General Laws or chapter 31 of the General Laws and shall serve at the pleasure of a majority of the sheriffs; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the executive director of the association shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the amounts of all grants awarded to each sheriff’s office in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that the association shall post on its website the average daily incarcerated persons population for the month by the fifteenth day of the subsequent month; provided further, that not later than August 17, 2026, the first such post shall be completed; provided further, that each sheriff’s office, in conjunction with the association, shall provide specific data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that each sheriff’s office shall submit said report directly to the executive office for administration and finance, the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on public safety and homeland security, the executive office of public safety and security, the association and the department of correction; provided further, that not later than January 29, 2027, the association shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing, for each sheriff’s office: (i) all services and goods provided to incarcerated persons for which the sheriff’s office receives revenue; (ii) all fees imposed on incarcerated persons, delineated by services or goods provided; (iii) the mechanism used to inform incarcerated persons of such fees and of their opportunities to waive certain fees; and (iv) all commissary and trust funds administered, including the total revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2026, revenue projections for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 and the current balances of such funds; and provided further, that all expenditures made by the sheriffs’ offices shall be subject to chapter 29 of the General Laws and recorded on the state accounting system .............................................................. $919,337 Barnstable Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0201 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Barnstable sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 2026, the Barnstable sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $31,462,659 8910-0202 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Barnstable sheriff’s office facilities across Barnstable county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Barnstable sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications……….. ............................................. $786,480 8910-0203 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that starting on November 2, 2026, the Barnstable sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary ........................ $567,296 8910-8200 For the operation of the Barnstable sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026 the Barnstable sheriff’s office shall submit a Conference Committee Report report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Barnstable sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 .................. $4,801,100 8910-8213 For the Barnstable sheriff's office, which may expend not more than $1,500,000 in revenues collected from municipalities and other entities for regional emergency and public safety communication services to support the operations, development, membership and maintenance of the office; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ..................................................................................... $1,500,000 Bristol Sheriff’s Office. 8910-8300 For the operation of the Bristol sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 16, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Bristol sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Bristol sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 ......................................... $14,186,576 8910-8301 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Bristol sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Bristol sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $47,097,864 8910-8302 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Bristol sheriff’s office facilities across Bristol county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Bristol sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications .......................................................... $549,587 8910-8303 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Bristol sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary .................... .$1,653,987 Dukes County Sheriff’s Office. 8910-8400 For the operation of the Dukes county sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of Conference Committee Report public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Dukes county sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Dukes county sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 .................. $1,272,892 8910-8401 For the Dukes county sheriff's office, which may expend not more than $300,000 in revenues collected from municipalities and other entities for regional emergency and public safety communication services to support the operations, development, membership and maintenance of the office; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ....................................................................................... $300,000 8910-8402 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Dukes county sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Dukes county sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ........................................... $4,830,458 8910-8403 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Dukes county sheriff’s office facilities across Dukes county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Dukes county sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications ................................................................................................................................. $50,179 8910-8404 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Dukes county sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary .......................... $15,152 Nantucket Sheriff’s Office. 8910-8500 For the operation of the Nantucket sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Nantucket sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Nantucket sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 ..................... $442,789 Conference Committee Report 8910-8501 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Nantucket sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Nantucket sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population .............................................. $456,901 Norfolk Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0601 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Norfolk sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Norfolk sheriffs’ office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $34,407,310 8910-0602 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Norfolk sheriff’s office facilities across Norfolk county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Norfolk sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications .......................................................... $855,328 8910-0603 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Norfolk sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary ........................ $784,043 8910-8600 For the operation of the Norfolk sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Norfolk sheriff’s office shall submit a report to executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Norfolk sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 ........................................... $6,720,762 8910-8629 For the Norfolk sheriff's office, which may expend not more than $55,430 in revenues collected from municipalities and other entities for regional emergency and public safety communication services to support the operations, development, membership and maintenance of the office; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ............................................................. $55,430 8910-8630 For the Norfolk sheriff's office, which may expend not more than $160,000 in revenues collected from public or private entities or persons for community programs; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system .............................. $160,000 Conference Committee Report Plymouth Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0701 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Plymouth sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Plymouth sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ......................................... $77,163,818 8910-8702 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Plymouth sheriff’s office facilities across Plymouth county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Plymouth sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications ....................................................... $1,493,412 8910-0703 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Plymouth sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary ..................... $1,199,999 8910-8700 For the operation of the Plymouth sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and which shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Plymouth sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Plymouth sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 .................. $2,727,801 8910-8718 For the Plymouth sheriff's office, which may expend not more than $300,000 in revenues collected from municipalities and other entities for regional emergency and public safety communication services to support the operations, development, membership and maintenance of the office; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ........................................................................................ $300,000 Suffolk Sheriff’s Office. 8910-8800 For the operation of the Suffolk sheriff’s office; provided, that not later than December 15, 2026, the office shall provide a comprehensive inventory of all current programs and practices, in a manner to be determined by the executive office of public safety and security, to the executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and security and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the executive office of public safety and security to allow for the reporting of recidivism rates for all pre-trial, county sentenced and state sentenced incarcerated persons on a quarterly basis beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 and shall be due not later than 30 days after the last day of each quarter; provided further, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Suffolk sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed breakdown of all programs and services provided by the Suffolk sheriff’s office in and outside of the sheriff’s office facilities; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of providing each program and service; (iii) information on the participants or customers of the program, including whether they are incarcerated persons, a public entity, a private business Conference Committee Report or a nonprofit; (iv) comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact that the program has on said participants, including their disciplinary record while in custody, their recidivism rate after release and their employment rate after release when applicable; and (v) the compensation rates for participants; and provided further, that the office shall provide relevant data to the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Inc. to allow for the reporting of all requirements under item 8910-7110 ......................................... $14,827,915 8910-8801 For a 3-year pilot program in the Suffolk sheriff’s office to enhance current employee assistance programs for correctional officers to promote a work culture focused on vocational, mental and physical wellness; provided, that the pilot program shall include, but not be limited to; (i) robust training for employee assistance programs and peer support teams; (ii) increasing administrative support and supervision for employee assistance programs; (iii) strengthening referral pathways to professional behavioral health programs; and (iv) promoting greater services available for correction officers; and provided further, that not later than March 15, 2027, the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the program’s impact on correctional officers’ mental health, wellness and engagement in services, as well as work- related outcomes, including the impacts on the incarcerated ............................. $2,000,000 8910-8802 For the AA and DD object class costs of the Suffolk sheriff’s office; provided, that staffing costs shall not be projected to exceed the amount appropriated in this item; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Suffolk sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means on the current fiscal year payroll spending projections including, but not limited to: (i) the number of full time equivalent employees; (ii) the current salary of each employee; (iii) the bargaining unit of each employee; (iv) the additional costs of implementing any collective bargaining agreement for each employee over the next 12 months; (v) any plans to hire additional employees and the costs associated with those employees; and (vi) the ratio of full time equivalent employees to average daily supervisory population ....................................... $115,043,090 8910-8803 For the delivery of a medication-assisted treatment program in Suffolk sheriff’s office facilities across Suffolk county; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that not later than November 2, 2026, the Suffolk sheriff’s office shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the number of participants in said program; (ii) the breakdown of dosage and type of medications administered; and (iii) the cost breakdown of said medications ....................................................... $2,904,064 8910-8804 For the costs of providing voice communication services, including phone calls and other communication services free of charge to the person initiating and the person receiving the communication pursuant to section 87A of chapter 127 of the General Laws; provided, that no funds in this item shall be expended from the AA or DD object classes; provided further, that beginning November 2, 2026, the Suffolk sheriff’s office shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and to the house and senate committees on ways and means on documentation of communication services provided free of charge including, but not limited to: (i) amounts expended for communication Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report services, delineated by facility; (ii) a breakdown of the cost of each call by minute, delineated by facility; (iii) a breakdown of the cost of each other communication service offered by minute, delineated by facility; (iv) the number of phone calls, video communications, electronic communications and other communications services, delineated by facility; and (v) any changes in contracts for voice communication services, including any progress in maximizing purchasing power and consolidating contracts between the sheriffs and the department of correction; and provided further, that the executive office for administration and finance may require additional documentation as deemed necessary by the secretary….. ............... $2,191,927 8910-8900 For the Suffolk sheriff's office, which may expend for the operation of the Suffolk county regional lockup not more than $1,800,000 in revenues collected; provided, that the office shall enter into agreements to provide detention services to various law enforcement agencies and municipalities and shall determine and collect fees for such detentions from the law enforcement agencies and municipalities; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the office may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ..................................................................................... $1,800,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF AGING AND INDEPENDENCE. Office of the Secretary. 9110-0100 For the operation of the executive office of aging and independence and the regulation of assisted living facilities; provided, that the secretary of aging and independence may transfer funds between items 9110-1630 and 9110-0600; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the implementation of recommendations of the assisted living residences commission established in section 32 of chapter 197 of the acts of 2024 and to improve safety standards, emergency preparedness and oversight of assisted living residences across the commonwealth; and provided further, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended to Fenway Health for staffing and operations for the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Aging established under section 71 of chapter 3 of the General Laws ................................................................. $19,627,751 9110-0600 For health care services provided to MassHealth members who are older adults eligible for community-based waiver services; provided, that funds may be expended from this item for health care services provided to recipients in prior fiscal years; provided further, that subject to the assessed needs of consumers or the terms of the waiver, the funding for benefits of community-based waiver services shall not be reduced below the level of services provided in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that the eligibility requirements for this program shall not be more restrictive than those established in fiscal year 2026; and provided further, that funds from this item may be expended for the clinical assessment and eligibility program and the comprehensive service and screening model program ....................... $505,421,502 9110-1455 For the costs of the subsidized catastrophic prescription drug insurance program under section 39 of chapter 19A of the General Laws and for the Conference Committee Report operation of the prescription advantage program; provided, that funds shall be expended for the operation of the pharmacy outreach program under section 4C of said chapter 19A; provided further, that the executive office of aging and independence shall allow those who meet the program eligibility criteria to enroll in the program at any time during the year; provided further, that the executive office shall take steps for the coordination of benefits with the Medicare prescription drug benefit created under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Public Law 108-173, as amended, to ensure that residents of the commonwealth take advantage of this benefit; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary or unless otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, prescription drug coverage or benefits payable by the executive office and the entities with which it has contracted for administration of the subsidized catastrophic prescription drug insurance program under said section 39 of said chapter 19A shall be the payer of last resort for this program for eligible persons with regard to any other third-party prescription drug coverage or benefits available to eligible persons; provided further, that amounts received by the executive office’s vendor as premium revenue for this program may be retained and expended by the vendor for the program; provided further, that the executive office shall seek to obtain maximum federal funding for discounts on prescription drugs available to the executive office and to prescription advantage enrollees; provided further, that not less than 90 days before any action to limit or cap the number of enrollees in the program, the executive office shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that not less than 30 days before any coverage or benefits expansions, the executive office shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that funds shall be expended from this item to implement the pre-admission counseling and assessment program established in the fourth paragraph of section 9 of chapter 118E of the General Laws, which shall be implemented on a statewide basis through the Aging and Disability Resource Consortia; and provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone, or SHINE, program, administered by the executive office in partnership with local community-based organizations including, but not limited to, councils on aging, aging service access points and others, in order to support the operational costs incurred by these programs ............................................................................................................. $6,630,889 9110-1604 For the operation of the supportive senior housing program at state or federally-assisted housing sites; provided, that for fiscal year 2027 the executive office shall maintain the same number of sites as in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that the secretary of aging and independence may transfer funds from 9110-1660 to this item; and provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Hearth, Inc. for facility upgrades and other improvements ................................................................................... $12,582,272 9110-1630 For the operation of the elder home care program, including contracts with aging service access points or other qualified entities for the home care program, home care, health aides, homemaker, personal care, supportive home care aides, home health and respite services, geriatric behavioral health services and other services provided to older adults; provided, that sliding-scale fees shall be charged to qualified older adults; provided further, that the secretary of aging and independence may waive collection of sliding-scale fees in cases of extreme financial hardship; provided Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report further, that not more than $16,000,000 in revenues accrued from sliding- scale fees shall be retained by the individual home care organizations without reallocation by the executive office of aging and independence and shall be expended for the home care program, consistent with guidelines to be issued by the executive office; provided further, that no rate increase shall be awarded in fiscal year 2027 that would cause a reduction in client services or the number of clients served; provided further, that no funds shall be expended from this item to pay for salary increases for direct service workers who provide state-funded homemaker and home health aide services that would cause a reduction in client services; provided further, that funding shall be expended for a contract with the LGBTQIA+ Aging Project for provider training including, but not limited to, home care and home health providers, councils on aging, skilled nursing facilities and adult day health programs and outreach to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning older adults and to caregivers; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the Community Transition Liaison Program; provided further, that the secretary may transfer not more than 3 per cent of the funds appropriated in this item to item 9110-1633 for case management services and the administration of the home care program; provided further, that the secretary shall expend not less than $1,400,000 between this item and item 9110-1633 on recipients of the home care over-income cost-sharing program; and provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter Inc. to administer an evidence- based dementia care coordination program in order to reduce hospitalizations and emergency department visits and to delay long-term care placements .............................................................................................. $299,288,931 9110-1633 For the operation of the elder home care case management program, including contracts with aging service access points or other qualified entities for home care case management services and the administration of the home care organizations funded through item 9110-1630; provided, that the contracts shall include the costs of administrative personnel, home care case managers, travel, rent and other costs deemed appropriate by the executive office of aging and independence; and provided further, that the secretary of aging and independence may transfer an amount not more than 3 per cent of the funds appropriated in this item to said item 9110-1630 ....................................................................................................... $113,325,426 9110-1636 For the elder protective services program including, but not limited to, protective services case management, guardianship services, the statewide elder abuse hotline, money management services and the elder- at-risk program .................................................................................................. $51,596,156 9110-1637 For a grant program administered by the secretary of aging and independence that focuses on advanced skill training for the home care aide workforce that serves consumers of the elder home care program administered by the executive office of aging and independence; provided, that not later than March 3, 2027, the executive office of aging and independence shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) the number of students currently enrolled in the online training program, outreach measures to encourage enrollment; (ii) the cost of the course to students, the number of students who have completed the course; and (iii) the number of former students currently working as home care aides in the commonwealth ......................................... $1,183,570 Conference Committee Report 9110-1640 For the geriatric mental health program, including outreach, counseling, resource management and system navigation for community-dwelling older adults with mental health needs................................................................. $2,455,303 9110-1660 For congregate and shared housing services, including naturally occurring retirement communities for older adults and the long-term care ombudsman program to include assisted living residences; provided, that not less than $856,000 shall be expended for providers of naturally occurring retirement communities with whom the executive office of aging and independence entered into service agreements in fiscal year 2026 and shall maintain at proportions of total available funding equal to those provided in fiscal year 2026 ................................................................................ $2,575,158 9110-1700 For assessment, placement and homelessness prevention services for homeless and at-risk older adults .......................................................................... $286,000 9110-1900 For the elder nutrition program; provided, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for the Meals on Wheels Program for older adults; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the senior farm share program ................................................................................ $14,010,963 9110-9002 For grants to the councils on aging and for grants to or contracts with nonpublic entities that are consortia or associations of councils on aging; provided, that the formula grant portion of this item shall be $16 per elder; provided further, that notwithstanding the preceding proviso, all funds appropriated in this item shall be expended under the distribution schedules for formula and incentive grants established by the secretary of aging and independence; provided further, that not later than February 5, 2027, the distribution schedules shall be submitted to the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the Fall River council on aging for community-based activities; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Wenham senior center for renovations and upgrades; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Chelsea senior center for their food delivery service; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Milano Senior Center for exterior improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Island Elderly Housing, Inc. for emergency preparedness; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the Yarmouth senior center for a roof replacement and HVAC stabilization; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Methuen senior activity center for operational costs and event planning; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Parkway in Motion, Inc. for programming in Boston’s southwest neighborhoods; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Pepperell council on aging for new furniture in the Albert Harris Center meeting spaces; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Williamstown council on aging; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Cheshire council on aging; provided further, that not less than $7,500 shall be expended to the Florida council on aging; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Adams council on aging; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Whipple Senior Center for costs associated with care, services, programs and facilities; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Westford council on aging to support van service costs; provided Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Chelmsford council on aging for nutrition services; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to OutstandingLife, Inc. for the operation of a statewide virtual senior center for LGBTQIA+ older adults; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Gardner for upgrades at the senior center; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Rutland for upgrades at the senior center; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Abington for purposes including, but not limited to, programming and services; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Hanover for purposes including, but not limited to, food programming and services; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Holbrook for purposes including, but not limited to, programming and services; provided further, that not less than $54,000 shall be expended to the department of elder services in the city of Quincy for purposes including, but not limited to, programming and services; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Rockland for purposes including, but not limited to, restoration of the pickleball court at the Rockland council on aging; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Bridgewater for renovations and replacement of the parking lot at the Cole-Yeaton senior center; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Reading council on aging for the purchase of a van that complies with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended to the department of elder affairs in the city known as the town of Braintree; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Halifax council on aging for staffing and general operations; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the East Bridgewater council on aging for its grab and go program; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Whitman for general operations; provided further, that not less than $48,000 shall be expended to the Holliston council on aging for accessibility upgrades to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Holliston council on aging to support counseling costs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Hopkinton senior center for the replacement of kitchen appliances; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Hopkinton senior center for the installation of an exterior door in the dining room .................................................................................... $31,042,092 LEGISLATURE. Senate. 9500-0000 For the operation of the senate; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a fellowship pipeline program in the senate, which shall seek to promote inclusive and diverse participation and exposure to long- term employment opportunities in the public service sector for traditionally underserved populations; and provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the purposes of the Senate Artistic Upgrade and Representation Fund established in section 65 of chapter 3 of the General Laws .......................................................................................... $33,034,830 Conference Committee Report House of Representatives. 9600-0000 For the operation of the house of representatives ............................................ $61,200,000 9610-0000 For expenses incurred by the house of representatives related to redistricting ............................................................................................................. $750,000 Joint Legislative Expenses. 9700-0000 For the joint operations of the legislature .......................................................... $10,724,566 SECTION 2B. SECTION 2B. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the agencies listed in this section may expend the amounts listed in this section for the provision of services to agencies listed in section 2. All expenditures made under this section shall be accompanied by a corresponding transfer of funds from an account listed in said section 2 to the Intragovernmental Service Fund established in section 2Q of chapter 29 of the General Laws. All revenues and other inflows shall be based on rates published by the seller agency that are developed in accordance with cost principles established by the United States Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments. All rates shall be published within 30 days after the effective date of this section. No expenditures shall be made from the Intragovernmental Service Fund which would cause that fund to be in deficit at the close of fiscal year 2027. All authorizations in this section shall be charged to the Intragovernmental Service Fund and shall not be subject to section 5D of said chapter 29. Any balance remaining in that fund at the close of fiscal year 2027 shall be transferred to the General Fund. SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH. 0511-0003 For the costs of providing electronic and other publications purchased from the state bookstore, for commission fees, notary fees and for direct access to the secretary’s computer library ........................................................................... $16,000 TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL. 0699-0018 For the cost of debt service for the clean energy investment program and other projects or programs for which an agency has committed to fund the associated debt service; provided, that the state treasurer may charge other appropriations and federal grants for the cost of the debt service .......... $32,853,995 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER. 1000-0005 For the cost of the single state audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027; provided, that the comptroller may charge other appropriations and federal grants for the cost of the audit ................................................................ $2,000,000 1000-0008 For the costs of operating and managing the statewide enterprise accounting and financial reporting system for fiscal year 2027; provided, that any unspent balance at the close of fiscal year 2027 in an amount not to exceed 5 per cent of the amount authorized shall remain in the Intergovernmental Service Fund and is hereby re-authorized for expenditures for such item in fiscal year 2028 .................................................. $10,834,246 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 1000-0601 For the office of the comptroller which may, on behalf of the office, the human resources division and the executive office of technology services and security, charge and collect from participating state agencies a fee sufficient to cover administrative costs and expend such fees for goods and services rendered in the administration of the human resources compensation management program ................................................................. $2,442,905 EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. Office of the Secretary. 1100-1701 For the cost of information technology services provided to agencies of the executive office for administration and finance ................................................. $34,584,188 Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. 1102-3224 For the costs for the Leverett Saltonstall building lease and occupancy payments, as provided in chapter 237 of the acts of 2000 ............................... $16,203,972 1102-3226 For the operation and maintenance of state buildings; provided, that the division of capital asset management and maintenance may also charge for reimbursement for overtime expenses, materials and contract services purchased in performing renovations, mail and related services for agencies occupying state buildings or for services rendered to approved entities using state facilities ................................................................................ $9,425,000 Reserves. 1599-2040 For the payment of prior year deficiencies based upon schedules provided to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the comptroller may certify payments on behalf of departments for certain contracted goods or services rendered in prior fiscal years for which certain laws, regulations or procedures were not properly followed; provided further, that the department that was a party to the transaction shall certify in writing that the services were performed or goods delivered and shall provide additional information that the comptroller may require; provided further, that the comptroller may charge departments’ current fiscal year appropriations and transfer to this item amounts equivalent to the amounts of any prior year deficiency, subject to the conditions stated in this item; provided further, that the comptroller shall assess a chargeback to that current fiscal year appropriation that is for the same purpose as that to which the prior year deficiency pertains or, if there is no appropriation for that purpose, to that current fiscal year appropriation which is most similar in purpose to the appropriation to which the prior year deficiency pertains or is for the general administration of the department that administered the appropriation to which the prior year deficiency pertains; provided further, that no chargeback shall be made which would cause a deficiency in any current fiscal year item; provided further, that the comptroller shall report with such schedule a detailed reason for the prior year deficiency on all chargebacks assessed that exceed $10,000 including the amount of the chargeback, the item and object class charged; provided further, that the comptroller shall report on a quarterly basis on all chargebacks assessed, Conference Committee Report including the amount of the chargeback, the item, object class charged and the reason for the prior year deficiency; and provided further, that the comptroller shall include in the schedules the amount of each prior year deficiency paid, the fiscal year and appropriation to which it pertained, the current fiscal year appropriation and object class to which it was charged and the department's explanation for the failure to make payment in a timely manner…….. .......................................................................................... $50,000,000 1599-3100 For the cost of the commonwealth’s employer contributions to the Unemployment Compensation Fund and the Medical Security Trust Fund established in section 48 of chapter 151A of the General Laws; provided, that the secretary of administration and finance shall authorize the collection, accounting and payment of these contributions; and provided further, that in executing these responsibilities, the comptroller may charge, in addition to individual appropriation accounts, certain non- appropriated funds in amounts that are computed based on rates developed in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget circular A-87, including expenses, interest expense or related charges .......... $38,000,000 1599-3101 For the cost of the commonwealth's employer contributions to the Family and Employment Security Trust Fund established in section 7 of chapter 175M of the General Laws; provided, that the secretary of administration and finance shall authorize the collection, accounting and payment of these contributions; and provided further, that in executing these responsibilities the comptroller may charge, in addition to individual appropriation accounts, certain non-appropriated funds in amounts that are computed based on rates developed in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget circular A-87, including expenses, interest expense and related charges ............................................................................ $50,000,000 Human Resources Division. 1750-0101 For the cost of goods and services rendered in administering training programs, including the cost of training unit staff; provided, that the human resources division shall charge to other items for the cost of participants enrolled in programs sponsored by the division or to state agencies employing such participants; provided further, that the division may collect from participating state agencies a fee sufficient to cover administrative costs of the commonwealth’s performance recognition programs and to expend such fees for goods and services rendered in the administration of these programs; provided further, that the division may charge and collect from participating state agencies a fee sufficient to cover administrative costs and expend such fees for goods and services rendered in the administration of information technology services related to the human resources compensation management system program; and provided further, that the division may charge and collect from participating state agencies fees sufficient to cover the costs of shared services ..................... $367,343 1750-0105 For the cost of the commonwealth's workers’ compensation program, including the workers' compensation litigation unit; provided, that the secretary of administration and finance shall charge state agencies for workers’ compensation costs, including related administrative expenses, incurred on behalf of the employees of those agencies; provided further, that the personnel administrator shall administer those charges on behalf of the secretary and may establish regulations considered necessary to Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report implement this item; provided further, that the personnel administrator shall notify agencies regarding the chargeback methodology to be used in fiscal year 2027 and the amount of their estimated workers’ compensation charges and shall require agencies to encumber sufficient funds to meet the estimated charges, including any additional amounts as necessary under the regulations; provided further, that for any agency that fails within 60 days of the effective date of this act to encumber funds sufficient to meet the estimated charges, the comptroller shall encumber funds on behalf of that agency; provided further, that the personnel administrator shall: (i) determine the amount of the actual workers’ compensation costs incurred by each agency in the preceding month, including related administrative expenses; (ii) notify each agency of those amounts; (iii) charge those amounts to each agency's accounts as estimates of the costs to be incurred in the current month; and (iv) transfer those amounts to this item; provided further, that any unspent balance in this item at the close of fiscal year 2027 shall be re-authorized for expenditure in fiscal year 2028; and provided further, that prior year costs for hospital, physician, benefit and other costs may be funded from this item. .................... $66,137,011 1750-0106 For the workers’ compensation litigation unit, including the costs of personnel ............................................................................................................ $1,066,574 1750-0600 For the cost of core human resources administrative processing functions for all executive departments including, but not limited to, time and attendance and benefits ...................................................................................... $3,476,919 Operational Services Division. 1775-0800 For the purchase, operation and repair of vehicles and for the cost of operating and maintaining all vehicles that are leased by other agencies, including the costs of personnel; provided, that any unspent balance at the close of fiscal year 2027 shall remain in the Intragovernmental Service Fund and may be expended for that item in fiscal year 2028 ............................. $8,201,002 1775-1000 For the provision of printing, photocopying, mailing and related graphic art or design work, including all necessary incidental expenses and liabilities….. ....................................................................................................... $11,281,431 EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR VETERANS’ SERVICES. Office of the Secretary. 1410-0110 For the cost of central services provided to agencies of the executive office of veterans’ services ........................................................................................... $5,000,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND SECURITY. 1790-0200 For the cost of computer resources and services provided by the executive office of technology services and security; provided, that any unspent balance at the close of fiscal year 2027 shall remain in the Intragovernmental Service Fund and may be expended for the item in fiscal year 2028 ............................................................................................... $210,624,447 Conference Committee Report 1790-0201 For the costs of any information technology or telecommunications product, service or equipment incurred by the executive office of technology services and security in delivering necessary information technology and telecommunications services and products to its customers, but not including any administrative costs; provided, that any unspent balance at the close of fiscal year 2027 shall remain in the Intragovernmental Service Fund and may be expended for the item in fiscal year 2028 ................................................................................................. $40,000,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS. Office of the Secretary. 2000-1701 For the cost of information technology services provided to agencies of the executive office of energy and environmental affairs .......................................... $6,620,837 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Office of the Secretary. 4000-0102 For the cost of transportation services for health and human services clients and the operation of the health and human services transportation office .................................................................................................................. $20,334,806 4000-0103 For the costs of core administrative functions performed within the executive office of health and human services; provided, that the secretary of health and human services, notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, may identify administrative activities and functions common to the separate agencies, departments, offices, divisions and commissions within the executive office and may designate those functions as core administrative functions in order to improve administrative efficiency and preserve fiscal resources; provided further, that common functions may be designated core administrative functions including, but not limited to, human resources, financial management, leasing and facility management; provided further, that all employees performing functions so designated may be employed by the executive office; provided further, that upon the designation of a function as a core administrative function, the employees of each agency, department, office or commission who perform these core administrative functions may be transferred to the executive office of health and human services; provided further, that the executive office shall charge the agencies, departments, offices, divisions and commissions for the services under this item; provided further, that the reorganization shall not impair the civil service status of any transferred employee who immediately before the effective date of this act either holds a permanent appointment in a position classified under chapter 31 of the General Laws or has tenure in a position by reason of section 9A of chapter 30 of the General Laws; and provided further, that nothing in this item shall impair or change an employee’s status, rights or benefits under chapter 150E of the General Laws ........................................... $49,496,475 4000-1701 For the cost of information technology services provided to agencies of the executive office of health and human services ................................................. $73,868,754 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 4125-0122 For the costs of interpreter services provided by commission staff; provided, that the costs of personnel may be charged to this item; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the commission may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system… ......................................... $450,000 4125-0124 For the costs of contracted communication access services incurred by the commission for the deaf and hard of hearing to deliver necessary communication access services to commonwealth agencies, but not including any administrative costs; provided, that any unspent balance at the close of fiscal year 2027 shall remain in the Intragovernmental Service Fund and may be expended for the item in fiscal year 2028 .............................. $6,000,000 Department of Public Health. 4510-0108 For the costs of pharmaceutical drugs and services provided by the state office for pharmacy services; provided, that the state office shall notify all agencies listed below of their obligations under this item by December 30, 2026; provided further, that the state office shall continue to be the sole provider of pharmacy services for the following agencies currently under the state office: (i) the department of public health; (ii) the department of mental health; (iii) the department of developmental services; (iv) the department of correction; (v) the sheriffs’ offices of Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk and Plymouth; and (vi) the Soldiers’ Homes in the cities of Holyoke and Chelsea; provided further, that the state office shall be the sole provider of pharmacy services for all said agencies and all costs for pharmacy services shall be charged by this item; provided further, that the state office shall become the sole provider of pharmacy services to the sheriffs’ offices of Worcester and Suffolk; provided further, that these agencies shall not charge or contract with any other alternative vendor for pharmacy services other than the state office; provided further, that the state office shall validate previously-submitted pharmacy expenditures including HIV Drug Assistance Program drug reimbursements during fiscal year 2027; provided further, that the state office shall continue to work to reduce medication costs, provide standardized policies and procedures in a clinically responsible manner, provide comprehensive data analysis and improve the quality of clinical services; and provided further, that not later than April 16, 2027, the state office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing recommendations for the inclusion of other entities that may realize cost savings by joining the state office .................................................................................................................. $75,955,529 4590-0901 For the costs of medical services provided at department of public health hospitals and charged to other state agencies ...................................................... $163,909 4590-0903 For the costs of medical services provided at the department of public health Lemuel Shattuck hospital to incarcerated persons in the care of houses of correction; provided, that the costs shall be charged to items 8910-0102, 8910-0105, 8910-0107, 8910-0108, 8910-0110, 8910-0145, Conference Committee Report 8910-0619, 8910-8200, 8910-8300, 8910-8400, 8910-8500, 8910-8600, 8910-8700 and 8910-8800 of section 2 .............................................................. $3,180,269 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Office of the Secretary. 7002-0018 For the cost of information technology services provided to agencies of the executive office of economic development ......................................................... $3,091,734 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF EDUCATION. Office of the Secretary. 7009-1701 For the cost of information technology services provided to agencies of the executive office of education ............................................................................... $3,000,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Office of the Secretary. 8000-1701 For the cost of information technology services provided to agencies of the executive office of public safety and security ...................................................... $6,661,730 Department of State Police. 8100-0002 For the costs associated with department of state police personnel assigned to roadways of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the district attorneys’ offices, the attorney general, the Massachusetts gaming commission and other state agencies; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system ...................................................... $45,000,000 8100-0003 For the costs associated with the use and maintenance of the statewide telecommunications system ................................................................................... $156,375 Military Division. 8700-1145 For the costs of utilities and maintenance associated with state armory rentals and related services and for the implementation of energy conservation measures with regard to the state armories ..................................... $100,000 Department of Correction. 8900-0021 For costs related to the production and distribution of products produced by prison industries and for the costs of services provided by incarcerated persons; provided, that the commissioner of correction may allocate year- Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report end net profits to the cost of drug, substance abuse and rehabilitative programming ..................................................................................................... $14,650,000 SECTION 2D. SECTION 2D. The amounts set forth in this section are hereby appropriated from the General Federal Grants Fund. Federal funds received in excess of the amount appropriated in this section shall be expended only in accordance with section 6B of chapter 29 of the General Laws. The amount of any unexpended balance of federal grant funds received before June 30, 2026 and not included as part of an appropriation item in this section is hereby made available for expenditure during fiscal year 2027 and shall be in addition to any amount appropriated in this section. JUDICIARY. Supreme Judicial Court. 0320-1710 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Court Improvement Basic Grant ...................................................................................... $580,976 Committee for Public Counsel Services. 0320-1809 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY24 BJA Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence .............................................................. $574,845 0320-1810 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY24 BJA Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program Expansion ............................................................ $265,994 Trial Court. 0332-3201 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Chicopee and Holyoke Access to Treatment and Services .......................................................... $316,500 0332-3501 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Maintain Independence and Sobriety Through Systems Integration ..................................... $32,500 0333-0123 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Guardianship: Helping Vulnerable Adults Explore Alternatives to Traditional Guardianship ............................................................................................................ $94,771 0337-0005 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, OJJDP FY 2021 Family Drug Program ............................................................................................. $125,000 0339-0612 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Project North ..................... $427,566 0339-1015 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Improving Reentry High-Tech Career Reentry Path Project ................................................................ $300,000 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS. Suffolk District Attorney. 0340-0109 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY24 Enhancing Prosecution ............................................................................................................ $140,000 Conference Committee Report 0840-0111 For the purpose of a federally funded grant entitled, for services to victims and survivors of crime ............................................................................................ $179,100 8100-4646 For the purpose of a federally funded grant entitled, for services to victims and survivors of crime .............................................................................................. $74,602 Worcester District Attorney. 0340-0471 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Worcester County Division and Drug Endangered Children ................................................................. $10,468 0340-0472 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Peer Recovery Support Center ....................................................................................................... $530,000 Plymouth District Attorney. 0340-0837 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, BJA FY21 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) .................................................................................... $497,578 0340-0842 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Plymouth County First Response to Substance Use & Recovery ...................................................... $431,003 0340-0843 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Human Trafficking 2nd Round ................................................................................................................ $38,205 0340-0844 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, BJA FY24 National Community Courts Initiative ................................................................................... $288,758 0340-0845 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, BJAFY24 Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant Substance Use Site Base Program ................. $507,756 SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH. 0526-0113 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Historic Preservation Survey and Planning ........................................................................................... $1,109,158 0526-0118 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, National Maritime Heritage Grant Program ......................................................................................... $250,000 0526-0112 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Underrepresented Communities Grant .................................................................................................. $29,950 0526-0119 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, American Battlefield Grant ........................................................................................................................ $83,656 TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL. Massachusetts Cultural Council. 0640-9716 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Folk and Traditional Arts Initiatives ........................................................................................................... $35,000 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 0640-9717 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Basic State Grant .............. $934,238 0640-9718 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Artists in Education.. ................................................................................................................................. $62,900 0640-9724 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Youth Reach State and Regional Programs ......................................................................................... $278,800 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. 0810-0023 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY21 COPS Anti- Heroin Task Force Grant Program ...................................................................... $3,889,492 0810-0051 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY22 OVC Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking ...................................................................... $750,000 0810-0052 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY22 OVC Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking ...................................................................... $749,999 0810-0297 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY22 OVC Victim Compensation Formula .......................................................................................... $997,672 VICTIM AND WINTESS ASSISTANCE BOARD. 0840-0111 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Office of Victims of Crimes – Victim Assistance Formula ................................................................ $29,799,343 MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL. 1100-1702 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Developmental Disability Act; provided, that in order to qualify for said grant, this account shall be exempt from the first $314,698 of fringe benefit and indirect cost charges pursuant to section 6B of chapter 29 of the General Laws ................... $1,647,070 1100-1713 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Expanding the Public Health Workforce within the Disability Networks: State Councils on Developmental Disabilities; provided, that in order to qualify for said grant, this account shall be exempt from the first $32,400 of fringe benefit and indirect cost charges pursuant to section 6B of chapter 29 of the General Laws ......................................................................................................................... $74,929 EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. Massachusetts Office on Disability. 1107-2450 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Rehabilitation Client Assistance Program ............................................................................................... $231,000 Department of Revenue. 1201-0109 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Access and Visitation Program .................................................................................................. $179,442 Conference Committee Report EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS. Office of the Secretary. 2000-0141 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Program Implementation ........................................ $3,350,000 2000-0143 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, CZM IIJA Capacity ......... $7,500,000 2000-9702 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, National Parks Service Land and Water Conservation Fund ...................................................... $6,644,878 2000-9735 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Buzzards Bay Estuary Program ................................................................................................. $3,600,000 2030-0013 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Joint Enforcement Agreement Between NOAA-OLE-Fisheries ........................................................... $944,401 2030-9701 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Recreational Boating Safety Program ................................................................................................... $2,430,600 Department of Environmental Protection. 2200-9706 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Water Quality Management Planning ........................................................................................... $544,500 2200-9712 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Leaking Underground Storage Tank Cooperative Agreement ............................................ $659,282 2200-9717 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Department of Defense State Memorandum of Agreement .......................................................... $994,083 2200-9724 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Superfund Block Grant ...................................................................................................................... $642,670 2200-9728 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Brownfields Assessment Program ............................................................................................. $478,394 2230-9734 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, CERCLA 128(a)Response Program Cooperative Agreement for MADE ........................... $2,645,000 2230-9735 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Brownfield Multipurpose CERCLA ........................................................................................... $400,000 2230-9702 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Performance Partnership Grant .............................................................................................. $14,536,721 2240-9791 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Long Island Sound Project (IIJA) ....................................................................................................... $3,516,667 2240-9793 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MASSDEP Emerging Contaminants SDC Grant ................................................................................... $6,367,333 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 2240-9796 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, DEP 319 PPG NPS/PPG ............................................................................................................... $786,159 2240-9797 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, ENV Inf Exchange Network .................................................................................................................... $85,910 2240-9798 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MassDEP EC-SDC Grant Program #2 ............................................................................................... $8,071,250 2250-9712 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Clean Air Act Section 103 ......................................................................................................................... $734,633 2250-9716 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts National Air Toxics Trend Station Program ........................................................... $149,000 2250-9726 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Homeland Security Co-Op Agreement .................................................................................................. $976,512 2250-9749 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Clean Air Act/Air Sensor Program ......................................................................................................... $4,349 2250-9750 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Clean Air Act (IRA)............ $234,094 Department of Fish and Game. 2300-0179 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program ................................................................. $228,490 2310-0122 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, DFW Land Acquisition ........................................................................................................... $2,250,000 2310-0124 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Windsor Brook Wetland Restoration .................................................................................................... $400,000 2310-0125 For the purpose of a federally funded grant entitled, NEC Cottontail Population Assessment ............................................................................................ $89,601 2310-0126 For the purpose of a federally funded grant entitled, CWD (Wildlife Disease) Management ............................................................................................. $15,000 2330-9222 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Clean Vessel .................. $1,200,000 2330-9712 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Commercial Fisheries Statistics ................................................................................................. $250,000 2330-9725 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Boating Infrastructure ............................................................................................................................... $720,000 2330-9730 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Interstate Fisheries Management Support............................................................................................. $400,000 2330-9732 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, ACCSP Implementation Strategic Plan ............................................................................... $102,000 Conference Committee Report 2330-9733 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Program to Test Cod Avoidance of Trawl Nets .......................................................................................... $60,000 2330-9739 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Turtle Disengagement ..................................................................................................... .$700,000 2330-9742 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Age and Growth Project Segment One ............................................................................................. $450,000 2330-9743 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Sport Fish Restoration Coordination ....................................................................................... $175,000 Department of Agricultural Resources. 2511-0004 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FDA Food Safety ............. $500,000 2511-0310 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts Pesticide Enforcement Grant ................................................................................. $450,000 2511-0400 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey ......................................................................................... $350,000 2511-0972 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program .................................................................................. $5,000,000 2511-1025 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Country of Origin Labeling - Retail Surveillance .................................................................................. $35,000 2516-9002 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Development of Institutional Marketing ............................................................................................ $460,000 2516-9003 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Farmers Market Coupon Program .................................................................................................... $450,000 2516-9004 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ...................................................................................... $520,000 2516-9007 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Organic Certification Cost-Share Program ................................................................................................ $20,000 2516-9008 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure ................................................................ $1,500,000 Department of Conservation and Recreation. 2820-9770 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FEMA National Dam Safety Program ................................................................................................... $4,898,673 2820-9705 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Identifying and Eradicating the Asian Longhorned Beetle .......................................................... $2,300,000 2820-9708 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, NRCS Dam Rehabilitation Funding for Watershed Restoration ............................................. $4,097,240 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 2820-9903 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Volunteer Fire Assistance Program Grant cfda 16.698 ................................................................. $274,084 2820-9919 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund ..................................................................... $304,668 2821-9110 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Urban & Community Forestry Programs ...................................... $382,315 2821-9905 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Urban and Community Forestry Grant ..................................................................................... $407,865 2821-9909 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Forest Stewardship Conservation and Education Grant ........................................................................ $225,224 2821-9911 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Fire Assistance Grant… ................................................................................................................... $423,696 2821-9912 For the purposes of a federally funded Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant entitled, Community Wildfire Defense Grant ............................................................ $26,343 2821-9913 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Hazard Fuels Management and Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant ................................................... $485,692 2821-9917 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Forest Legacy Administration Grant ........................................................................................... $1,008,726 2821-9918 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, 2024 IRA Forest Legacy Admin Grant ........................................................................................... $2,215,562 2821-9919 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, 2024 USFSM- Underserved Forest Landowner Capacity IRA Grant ......................................... $1,117,708 2821-9926 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Forest Health Program Grant. ...................................................................................................... $253,738 2821-9927 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Suppression Grant ...................................................................................... $65,520 2821-9929 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, 2023 IIJA Temporary Bridge Funding ....................................................................................................... $302,900 2830-9733 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, USFWS Aquatic Invasive Species Management Grant .................................................................... $145,591 2840-9708 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, IIJA NOAA Capacity Building Habitat Coop Agreement .......................................................................... $475,000 2840-9709 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research............................................................................................. $1,201,696 2850-9701 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Recreational Trails Grant Program ....................................................................................................... $924,299 Department of Public Utilities. Conference Committee Report 2100-9013 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System Safety Oversight ................................................. $3,646,768 7006-9002 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Pipeline Security ............ $4,869,021 Department of Energy Resources. 7006-9313 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, BIL - EECBG Program (IIJA) .......................................................................................................... $49,492 7006-9314 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Ira-50121 HER ............. $13,655,713 7006-9315 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Ira-50122 Hear ............. $16,119,988 7006-9324 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, CHDV - Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program ............................................................................... $675,374 7006-9734 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Energy Plan - SEP ..................................................................................................................... $1,299,240 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Office of the Secretary. 4000-0028 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, School Based Services .............................................................................................................. $1,000,000 4000-0826 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Grant ............................................................ $887,567 4000-1826 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Money Follows the Person Y4 .............................................................................................................. $914,195 Office for Refugees and Immigrants. 4003-0808 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Youth Mentoring ................ $275,285 4003-0818 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Elderly Refugee Services ................................................................................................................. $143,303 4003-0821 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Refugee School Impact ................................................................................................................. $1,370,688 4003-0826 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance Program ............................................................................ $28,599,370 4003-0854 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Refugee Health Promotion ............................................................................................................ $1,216,380 4003-0855 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Refugee Social Services Program ................................................................................................ $5,211,360 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind. Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 4110-3021 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Vocational Rehabilitation; provided, that no funds shall be deducted for pensions, group health and life insurance or any other such indirect cost of federally reimbursed state employees… ........................................................................... $8,750,000 4110-3026 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Independent Living –Services to Older Blind Americans ...................................................................... $680,000 4110-3028 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Supported Employment ............................................................................................................. $10,500 4110-3029 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Fort Devens Vending Stand Award ........................................................................................................ $2,296,500 MassAbility. 4120-0020 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Vocational Rehabilitation; provided, that no funds shall be deducted for pensions, group health and life insurance or any other such indirect cost of federally reimbursed state employees… ......................................................................... $50,180,656 4120-0187 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Supported Employment Services Grant .................................................................................. $396,031 4120-0191 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Informed Members Planning and Assessing Choices Together ........................................................... $235,100 4120-0511 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Social Security Disability Insurance ........................................................................................... $55,731,678 4120-0751 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Assistive Technology Grant ...................................................................................................................... $600,237 4120-0752 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Independent Living Federal Grant (Part C) ........................................................................................ $1,722,883 4120-0753 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Independent Living State Grants (Part B).............................................................................................. $348,595 4120-0758 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Beyond Bridges: The Intersection of Behavioral Health & Traumatic Brain Injury ................................... $200,179 Department of Transitional Assistance. 4400-3064 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention ..................................................................... $2,491,188 4400-3067 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training ................................... $3,180,708 4400-3073 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children ................................................................ $2,830,615 4400-3076 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, TANF Data Equity ............. $110,000 Conference Committee Report 4400-3077 For the purpose of a federally funded grant entitled, Summer EBT Technology Grant ................................................................................................ $1,100,000 4400-3078 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, SUN Bucks Benefit…. .......................................................................................................... $70,668,000 Department of Public Health. 4500-1002 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant 2018 ............................................................... $4,845,171 4500-1056 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MA Rape Prevention and Education Program ......................................................................................... $862,158 4500-1057 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts Sexual Assault Service Program ........................................................................... $978,490 4500-1064 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Loan Repayment Program .............................................................................................. $839,800 4500-2000 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Maternal and Child Health Services ................................................................................................. $11,526,730 4502-1012 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Cooperative Health Statistics System .................................................................................................... $785,000 4510-0114 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Primary Care Offices… ................................................................................................................ $349,580 4510-0117 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Office of Rural Health.. ................................................................................................................... $223,410 4510-0120 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Rural Hospital Flexibility Program .................................................................................................. $364,663 4510-0223 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Oral Health Workforce Activities................................................................................................ $400,000 4510-0224 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program ................................................................................... $81,168 4510-0401 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Medicare and Medicaid Survey and Certification .................................................................... $12,532,386 4510-0404 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Hospital Preparedness Programs ..................................................................................... $6,000,000 4510-0501 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment ...................................................................................... $806,680 4510-0507 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Impact Act for Hospice Recertification Surveys .............................................................................. $85,671 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 4510-0619 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FDA Inspection of Food Establishments................................................................................................ $82,248 4510-0645 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program................................................................... $842,185 4510-9014 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Mammography Quality Standards Act ............................................................................................ $498,957 4510-0932 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Childhood Asthma Hazardous Substances Applied R D...................................................................... $833,000 4510-9041 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, ATSDR’s Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure .............................. $489,275 4510-9048 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Indoor Radon Development Program ........................................................................................... $195,000 4510-9053 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Beach Monitoring .............. $258,000 4510-9054 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Strengthening Statewide Environmental Health Capacity ............................................................... $90,000 4510-9068 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Maintenance and Enhancement of the State and National Environment ........................................... $615,000 4510-9071 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MA Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program .............................................................................. $518,678 4512-0100 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control ................................................................................................... $2,091,000 4512-0108 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Mass Applications for STD Surveillance Parts A and B ....................................................................... $441,480 4512-0150 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Immunization and Vaccines for Children ........................................................................................ $11,911,392 4512-0193 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Building and Enhancing Epidemiology, Laboratory and Health Information Systems Capacity ............................................................................................................ $18,000,000 4512-0194 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases .................................................... $15,000,000 4512-0195 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Build Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity ..................................................................................... $6,596,528 4512-0197 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, New England Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence ......................................................... $6,586,209 4512-0198 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, New England Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence ......................................................... $3,357,557 4512-9055 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Promoting Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care .............................................................. $3,228,960 Conference Committee Report 4512-9069 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant............................................................. $52,919,376 4512-9085 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Strategic Prevention Framework ............................................................................................................. $517,466 4512-9089 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Prevent Prescription Drug Overuse Misuse ......................................................................................... $9,883,363 4512-9092 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Amy Sorensen- Alawad MPA ........................................................................................................ $1,643,070 4512-9093 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts State Opioid Response SOR ...................................................................................... $72,621,523 4512-9426 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Uniform Alcohol and Drug Abuse Data .................................................................................................... $300,000 4513-0111 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS Program ............................................................................. $700,758 4513-9007 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Women Infants and Children. .......................................................................................................... $136,000,000 4513-9009 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, ARPA Technology for a Better WIC Experience .................................................................................. $288,500 4513-9014 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Enhancing Reviews & Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality ERASE ......................................... $495,000 4513-9021 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities .................................................................................................... $9,355,295 4513-9031 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Systems Development Initiative for MA ................................................................................ $100,000 4513-9037 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Ryan White Care Act Title II ................................................................................................................ $23,401,181 4513-9047 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Comprehensive HIV Prevention Project for Health Departments ........................................................ $9,231,181 4513-9056 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, National HIV Behavioral Surveillance ......................................................................................... $522,425 4513-9063 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Sexual Risk Avoidance Education FY 2018 ............................................................................... $848,591 4513-9070 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Emergency Medical Services for Children .............................................................................................. $200,000 4513-9104 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Universal Newborn Hearing Screening ................................................................................................. $235,000 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 4513-9106 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MA Comprehensive Asthma Control Program ....................................................................................... $567,229 4513-9109 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts Perinatal Quality Collaborative ............................................................................... $325,000 4513-9110 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, B Existing PRAMS… ............................................................................................................................... $175,000 4513-9112 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MA EHDI Project….. ............................................................................................................................... $160,000 4513-9113 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program .......................................................... $10,441,379 4513-9117 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Birth Defects Study to Evaluate Pregnancy Exposures ......................................................................... $855,000 4513-9121 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Pediatric Mental Healthcare Access New Area Expansion – ARPA ................................................ $175,000 4513-9127 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Ryan White Title IV Program ................................................................................................................. $532,810 4513-9130 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Maternal Health Innovation Program ................................................................................. $1,000,000 4513-9131 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Transforming Massachusetts Pediatrics for Early Childhood ................................................... $1,000,000 4513-9132 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Expansion ............................................................................... $81,683 4513-9133 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Childhood Essentials Preventing Adverse Experiences ........................................................................... $465,000 4513-9134 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MA Population- Based Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Surveillance ............................................ $527,991 4514-1013 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY2015 WIC Special Project Grants .......................................................................................................... $45,300 4515-0116 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Tuberculosis Elimination and Lab Control Co-op Agreement .................................................. $1,649,717 4515-0211 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention ...................................................................... $1,080,585 4515-0215 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, New England Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence ............................................................ $500,000 4515-1125 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Surveillance .................................................................................. $700,366 4513-1008 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, CDC Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: Public Health Crisis Response Conference Committee Report Influenza A/H5N1 and Pandemic Preparedness and Response Funding for state, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) Jurisdictions ........................................................................................................... $669,777 4516-1013 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Biomonitoring Program to Assess Environment Chemical Exposure ........................................... $750,000 4516-1021 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Hospital Preparedness and Public Health Emergency Preparedness ........................... $15,500,000 4516-1036 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MDPH HSLI Laboratory Accreditation ........................................................................................ $150,000 4516-1042 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MASPHL-NARMS Cooperative Agreement ......................................................................................... $185,000 4518-0520 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MA Violent Death Reporting System ................................................................................................... $257,816 4518-0535 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Expanded Occupational Health Surveillance in MA ................................................................ $641,054 4518-1000 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Procurement of Information for the National Death Index ................................................................. $75,000 4518-1002 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts Death File – Social Security Administration ........................................................... $627,000 4518-1003 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Birth Records for the Social Security Administration ............................................................................... $586,000 4518-9023 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries................................................................................................ $58,750 4518-9052 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System ................................................................................... $750,000 4570-1010 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Strengthening PH Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems ..................................................... $3,240,000 4570-1011 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, PH Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data System ARPA ................................................................... $5,000,000 4570-1527 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Personal Responsibility Education Program 2010 ................................................................ $848,026 4570-1534 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Federal Drug Administration Tobacco 2011 ................................................................................ $741,537 4570-1548 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Prevention .......................................................................... $672,000 4570-1549 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts Health and Disability Program ............................................................................... $672,000 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 4570-1554 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY14 Family Planning Services FOA ....................................................................................... $7,348,447 4570-1557 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MA Organized Approaches to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screen ............................................... $652,871 4570-1561 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts Core Violence Injury Prevention Program ...................................................................... $275,000 4570-1562 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, The Family Violence Service State Grants ........................................................................................... $3,130,048 4570-1564 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MA Diabetes and Heart Disease Stroke Prevention Program ......................................................... $2,354,008 4570-1568 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, National and State Tobacco Control Program ................................................................................... $3,805,308 4570-1571 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MA Cancer Prevention and Control Program ........................................................................ $2,822,325 4570-1573 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State and Community Based Injury Prevention and Control .................................................................. $1,102,512 4570-1575 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts Suicide Prevention .............................................................................................. $7,051,031 4570-1577 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Family Violence Prevention and Domestic Violence and Support Service ARPA ........................ $9,257,424 4570-1581 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Health Equity for Priority Population with Risk for Diabetes ........................................................... $1,000,000 Department of Children and Families. 4800-0006 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Children’s Justice Act .......................................................................................................................... $309,459 4800-0009 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Independent Living Program - Title IV-E ........................................................................................... $3,249,888 4800-0013 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Promoting Safe & Stable Families Program Title IV-B Subpart 2 .................................................... $6,271,704 4800-0084 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Education and Training Voucher ................................................................................................. $1,043,671 4800-0089 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Adoption Incentives Payments ............................................................................................................ $1,394,000 4899-0001 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Child Welfare Services - Title IV-B Subpart 1 ............................................................................ $3,393,806 4899-0021 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, National Center for Child Abuse and Neglect .................................................................................... $1,889,650 Conference Committee Report Department of Mental Health. 5012-9182 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, BSCA Center for Mental Health Block Grants ................................................................................... $576,400 5012-9401 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services .................................................................. $20,073,212 5012-9406 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, System of Care Expansion and Sustainability Grants ..................................................................... $784,083 5046-9100 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Shelter Plus Care .............. $377,577 BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS. 7000-9702 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Library Services Technology Act ................................................................................................... $3,661,196 9000-9700 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Federal Reserve Title I .............................................................................................................................. $157,544 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Office of the Secretary. 7002-1002 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Travel and Tourism Season Extension Grant ...................................................................................... $2,730,091 7002-1003 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, EDA Statewide Tourism Grant ARPA ......................................................................................... $58,348,810 7002-1005 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment ...................................................................................... $1,433,096 7002-1007 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment ................................................................................. $142,230,168 7002-2025 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Capital Projects Fund ........................................................................................................................ $170,918,503 Division of Insurance. 7006-6007 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Expanding Access to Women's Health Grant ....................................................................................... $619,275 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Office of the Secretary. 7003-4206 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Lead License Enforcement ............................................................................................................. $75,735 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 7003-6628 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, OSHA 23G Operational Program ........................................................................................... $1,437,932 Department of Career Services. 7002-6623 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit ............................................................................................................... $576,827 7002-6625 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Labor Certification ............. $429,651 7002-6626 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Employment Services State Allotment ................................................................................... $15,255,423 7002-6628 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Disabled Veterans Outreach Program............................................................................................... $3,190,147 7003-1010 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Trade Adjustment Assistance .............................................................................................................. $874,165 7003-1630 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Workforce Investment Act Adult Activities .......................................................................... $17,281,839 7003-1631 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Workforce Investment Act Youth Formula Grants .............................................................. $19,110,434 7003-1777 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Workforce Investment Act National Emergency Grants .......................................................... $551,195 7003-1778 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Worker Formula Grant ........................................... $22,092,181 7003-1785 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Apprenticeships USA State Accelerator Grant ...................................................................................... $2,118,461 Department of Unemployment Assistance. 7002-6624 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Unemployment Insurance Administration ................................................................................ $103,400,000 7002-9701 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics .................................................................................................... $1,941,381 Department of Labor Standards. 7002-2013 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Mine Safety and Health Training ....................................................................................................... $111,862 7003-4203 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Bureau of Labor Statistics Statistical Survey ...................................................................................... $75,000 7003-4212 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Asbestos Licensing and Monitoring ......................................................................................................... $78,608 Conference Committee Report 7003-4213 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Lead Licensing and Monitoring .............................................................................................................. $409,962 7003-6627 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, OHSA Onsite Consultation Program ......................................................................................... $1,350,339 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES. Office of the Secretary. 4400-0705 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, McKinney Emergency Shelter Grants Program ................................................................... $5,020,575 4400-0707 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Continuum of Care Supplemental Housing ...................................................................................... $34,000,000 7004-2030 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Weatherization Assistance for Low Income Persons ................................................................. $10,500,000 7004-2033 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ........................................................................... $166,000,000 7004-2034 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Community Service Block Grant ....................................................................................................... $20,000,000 7004-2041 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (IIJA) ..................................................... $7,000,000 7004-2043 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, BIL Weatherization Assistance Program (IIJA) .................................................................................. $8,000,000 7004-3037 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Small Cities Community Development Block Grant .............................................................. $44,000,000 7004-9001 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Youth Homelessness System Improvement ............................................................................................. $400,000 7004-9010 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Stability Voucher ............ $2,530,000 7004-9012 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Recovery Housing Program ................................................................................................................... $42,000 7004-9013 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Foster Youth to Independence ..................................................................................................... $1,500,000 7004-9014 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Federal Housing Voucher Program .............................................................................................. $11,500,000 7004-9015 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Housing Choice Voucher and Moving to Work Program ........................................................... $588,000,000 7004-9016 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Family Unification Program .............................................................................................................. $6,000,000 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 7004-9017 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities ................................................................................ $6,000,000 7004-9018 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Section 811 Project Rental Assistance ............................................................................................... $4,000,000 7004-9019 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program ..................................................................................... $10,200,000 7004-9021 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, the Family Self- Sufficiency Program ............................................................................................ $1,400,000 7004-9022 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Emergency Housing Vouchers (ARPA) ................................................................................................ $9,750,000 7004-9028 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Home Investment Partnerships ...................................................................................................... $22,000,000 7004-9029 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, National Housing Trust Fund ......................................................................................................... $11,000,000 7004-9038 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Home Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan 2021 .................................................... $20,000,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF EDUCATION. Department of Early Education and Care. 3000-0707 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Head Start Collaboration .......................................................................................................... $175,000 3000-9003 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Child Abuse Prevention ................................................................................................................... $974,453 3000-9006 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five .............................................................. $5,985,665 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 7010-9706 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Common Core Data Project ......................................................................................................... ………$210,569 7038-0108 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act State Grant ........................................................................ $13,643,877 7043-1001 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title I Basic Program ..........................................................................................................…………$302,605,579 7043-1004 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title I Migrant Children…… ........................................................................................................ $1,330,434 7043-1005 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title I Neglected Children and Orphans ............................................................................................ $900,459 Conference Committee Report 7043-2001 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title II Teacher Quality State Grants .......................................................................................... $31,887,869 7043-3001 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title III Language Instruction and LEP Grants ............................................................................... $19,714,919 7043-4002 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title IV 21st Century Community Learning Centers ........................................................................... $20,050,205 7043-4004 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants ........................................................................... $20,924,026 7043-4005 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Stronger Connections Grant (SCG) Program .................................................................... $1,383,409 7043-6001 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title IV State Assessment Grants ............................................................................................. $6,835,720 7043-6501 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title X Homeless Children and Youth ............................................................................................. $2,129,376 7043-7001 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Special Education Grants…… ...................................................................................................... $339,339,359 7043-7002 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Preschool Grants…. .......................................................................................................................... $10,888,209 7043-8000 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Formula Grant Funds Under Title I Perkins V ........................................................................... $23,338,413 7048-2004 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, CLSD Equitable Literacy Experience ............................................................................................ $8,160,534 7048-2005 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Academic Assessment for Science Grant ............................................................................ $2,081,570 7048-2321 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, CDC Funding to Promote Adolescent Health ................................................................................... $107,500 7048-9144 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Migrant Education Program Consortium Incentive Grants..................................................................... $58,794 7053-2008 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Nutrition ............................................................................................ $4,896,238 7053-2103 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, CNP Training and Tech Assistance ..................................................................................................... $373,143 7053-2112 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Special Assistance Funds .............................................................................................................. $600,378,386 7053-2117 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Child Care Program….. ......................................................................................................... $6,816,819 7053-2125 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Commodity Supplemental Food Program ................................................................................. $272,980 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 7053-2126 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Temporary Emergency Food Assistance .............................................................................. $2,708,762 7053-2266 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Team Nutrition Competitive Training Grant .................................................................................... $375,897 7053-3272 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Direct Certification Performance Award ............................................................................................... $439,163 7057-2127 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FARM TO SCHOOL GRANTS ARPA ....................................................................................................... $63,119 7062-0008 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Office of School Lunch Programs – Child Care Program Admin .................................................. $9,222,797 7062-0017 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Charter School Assistance and Distributions ............................................................................... $2,290,807 Department of Higher Education. 7066-6032 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Gear Up V ...................... $5,000,000 7066-6033 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Gear Up IV ..................... $3,200,000 Community Colleges. 7503-9711 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled – Student Support Services Program .................................................................................................. $224,165 7503-9714 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Bristol CC – Upward Bound Program ..................................................................................................... $265,821 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Office of the Secretary. 8000-0402 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds I .................................................................................. $6,087,600 8000-0405 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds II ................................................................................. $8,000,000 8000-4692 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Homeland Security Program ................................................................................................ $2,806,252 8000-4707 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Nonprofit Security Grant Program .................................................................................................... $6,662,588 8000-4727 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program ............................................................................. $2,920,439 8000-4794 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Urban Areas Initiative Grant ............................................................................................................ ….$13,249,346 Conference Committee Report 8100-4600 ................................................................... $2,920,439 8000-4794 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Urban Areas Initiative Grant ............................................................................................................ ….$13,249,346 Conference Committee Report 8100-4600 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention ......................................................................................... $715,863 8100-4610 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY2022 State Justice Statistics Program ........................................................................................ $75,000 8100-4611 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Byrne Justice Assistance Programs .......................................................................................... $4,360,620 8100-4622 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment – Admin Grant ......................................................... $332,138 8100-4627 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Sex Offender Registration - Grants .............................................................................................. $326,269 8100-4628 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, NCHP – Admin Grants ................................................................................................................. $3,500,396 8100-4639 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, John R. Justice Grant ............................................................................................................................... $109,241 8100-4645 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program .............................................................. $71,735 8100-4646 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY2020 Violence Against Women Act............................................................................................. $3,562,889 8100-4669 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program SCIP ................................................................................. $4,053,344 8100-4670 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Opioid, Stimulant, and Other Substance Use Grant Program ............................................................. $533,267 8100-4671 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative Grant ............................................................................................ $20,364 8100-4692 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Homeland Security Grant ......................................................................................................................................... $6,799,138 8100-4693 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Project Safe Neighborhood – Admin Grant ................................................................................ $374,127 8100-4707 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Non-Profit Security Grant Program .................................................................................................... $3,673,887 8100-4708 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Nonprofit Security Grant National Security Supplement................................................................... $2,012,863 8100-4727 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program ............................................................................. $1,598,264 8100-4794 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Urban Areas Security Initiative ............................................................................................................. $16,838,838 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Department of State Police. 8100-1426 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act ..................................................... $100,000 8100-2014 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FFY2024 ............................................................................ $400,000 8100-2015 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FFY2025 ......................................................................... $3,000,000 8100-2408 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY2024 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA ...................................................................... $189,793 8100-2541 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY2024 Cops Microgrant to Prevent Hate Crimes .......................................................................... $79,961 8100-3003 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY23 COPS Anti Heroin Task Force Grant .................................................................................... $1,109,763 8100-3004 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY24 COPS AHTF ............................................................................................................................... $800,000 8100-5459 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FF24 Port Security .............. $50,000 8100-9776 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY23 Coverdell Formula ...................................................................................................................... $2,506 8100-9777 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY24 Coverdell Formula…. ............................................................................................................... $60,000 8100-9782 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY23 DNA CEBR… ................................................................................................................................. $17,331 8100-9783 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY24 DNA CEBR ................ $50,000 Military Division. 8700-0014 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Army National Guard Administrative Services .......................................................................................... $324,200 8700-1001 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Army National Guard Facilities Program ............................................................................................. $31,134,400 8700-1002 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Army National Guard Environmental Program ...................................................................................... $3,744,600 8700-1003 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Army National Guard Security ............................................................................................................... $1,642,050 8700-1004 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Army National Guard Electronic Security ................................................................................................. $275,400 8700-1005 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Army National Guard Command Control, Communications and Information Management ..................... $576,000 Conference Committee Report 8700-1007 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Army National Guard Sustainable Ranges ............................................................................................... $724,295 8700-1010 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Army National Guard Anti-Terrorism .......................................................................................................... $99,600 8700-1021 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Air National Guard Facilities Operations and Maintenance ............................................................. $11,175,000 8700-1022 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Air National Guard Environmental ........................................................................................................ $107,084 8700-1023 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Air National Guard Security.. ............................................................................................................. $2,400,000 8700-1024 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Air National Guard Fire Protection ..................................................................................................... $4,300,000 8700-1031 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Air National Guard SRM Projects ...................................................................................................... $2,100,000 8700-1040 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Air National Guard Distributed Learning Program ................................................................................ $697,000 8700-2301 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Camp Edwards Readiness Center ............................................................................................. $48,550,000 Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. 8800-0005 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY24 Emergency Management Performance EOC Grant............................................................... $7,000,000 8800-0006 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FFY24 EOC Grant ............ $700,000 8800-0040 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY23 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant ......................................................................... $800,000 8800-0042 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Hazardous Materials Transportation Act .................................................................................................. $600,000 8800-0050 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY23 Emergency Operations Center Grant ..................................................................................... $1,500,000 8800-0051 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY2022 1/30 Snowstorm HAZ Mitigation Program Project Cost ................................................. $100,000 8800-0096 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, COVID-19 Presidential Declaration Mitigation Grant Program ............................................. $1,000,000 8800-1544 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY2022 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Management Costs................................................................. $250,000 8800-1545 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY2023 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Project ..................................................................................... $250,000 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 8800-1644 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY11 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive Projects ......................................................................... $11,900,000 8800-1744 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities 2020 Grant Program Management Cost ............ $500,000 8800-1844 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities 2021 Grant Program Management Cost ............ $100,000 8800-1944 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY22 Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities BRIC Management Cost ...................... $1,000,000 8800-4097 For the purpose of a federally funded grant entitled, October 2012 Hurricane Sandy .................................................................................................... $700,000 8800-4110 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, February 8-9, 2013 Severe Winter Storm ........................................................................................... $5,000,000 8800-4372 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, March 2-3, 2018 Severe Winter Storm and Flooding ........................................................................ $200,000 8800-4496 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, COVID-19 Pandemic ............................................................................................................................ $5,000,000 8810-0051 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, January 30 2022 Snowstorm Haz Mitigation Program Project Cost .................................................. $500,000 8810-0096 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, HMPG COVID-19 Pandemic PRJ .................................................................................................. $30,000,000 8810-1544 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY2022 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Project Cost ......................................................................... $5,000,000 8810-1545 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY2023 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Project Cost ....................................................................... $15,000,000 8810-1744 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities BRIC20 Project ................................................... $4,000,000 8810-1844 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities Project Cost ............................................................ $100,000 8810-1944 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities ............................................................ $12,000,000 8810-2044 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY 2023 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities .............................................................. $397,500 8810-2446 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, FY 2024 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program .................................................................................... $4,200,000 8810-4214 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, January 26-28 Severe Winter Storm ......................................................................................... $10,000,000 Conference Committee Report 8810-4372 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, March 2-3 2018 Severe Winter Storm Flooding ............................................................................ $8,000,000 8810-4496 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, COVID-19 Pandemic OG 2020 .............................................................................................................. $2,000,000 Chief Medical Examiner. 4512-9089 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Mass-PPDOMA&O ............. $47,044 4518-0520 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, MAVDRS ............................... $4,000 8100-9777 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Coverdell ............................. $32,185 Parole Board. 0840-0111 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, COVID-19&SASS ............. $310,083 4510-1357 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, VOCA ............................. $1,357,263 SHERIFFS. Middlesex Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0174 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, BJA FY22 Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant & Substance Abuse Site Based ....................... $203,452 Franklin Sheriff’s Office. 8910-0820 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, SAMHSA - PDOA ............... $149,770 8910-0822 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, COSSAP COAP .................... $81,249 8910-0823 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, BJA FY23 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program ............................................................. $150,000 8910-0824 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, TAPOTF .............................. $50,000 Hampden Sheriff’s Office. 8100-4611 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Byrne Justice Assistance ..................................................................................................................... $606 8100-4646 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Violence Against Women Act ............................................................................................................... $23,140 Worcester Sheriff’s Office. 8000-4622 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment ................................................................................... $29,120 4512-9069 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant.................................................................. $139,050 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Barnstable Sheriff’s Office. 8910-8223 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, SAMHSA VIPS (Vivitrol Increased Participation Services............................................................... $147,280 Bristol Sheriff’s Office. 8100-4622 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment-Jail Based Treatment ................................................ $30,000 8910-4623 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Second Chance Act .......... $450,000 Suffolk Sheriff’s Office. 8910-4004 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Byrne Discretionary Community Project .............................................................................................. $1,031,000 TRANSPORTATION. 6440-0089 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks ....................................................................... $390,934 6440-0090 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Commercial Driver License Information System Enhancement ........................................................... $667,366 6440-0091 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Fatality Analysis Reporting 22-23 ..................................................................................................... $123,066 6642-0018 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program ................................................................................................ $5,791,534 6642-0023 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Metropolitan Transportation Planning ........................................................................................... $97,917 6642-0030 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Transit Grant Bus and Bus Facilities .............................................................................................. $10,570,275 6642-0049 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Special Needs for Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities ............................................ $1,300,264 6643-0018 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Springfield Area Track Reconfiguration Project .................................................................................. $72,000 6643-0020 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Boston & Albany Corridor Admin .................................................................................................... $2,058,855 6643-0021 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, CFDPE / NEPA PA M……… ............................................................................................................ $16,447,134 6644-0009 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Pollution Reduction Admin 09 .................................................................................................................. $50,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF AGING AND INDEPENDENCE. Conference Committee Report Office of the Secretary. 9110-1060 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Medicare Improvements for Priority 1 for SHIPs 25 .............................................................. $281,283 9110-1061 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers for AAAs .............................................. $226,513 9110-1062 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers for ADRCs ............................................. $83,951 9110-1063 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title VI OAA MA to Support Family Caregivers 25 ............................................................................... $490,000 9110-1074 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Older Americans Act ............................................................................................................................... $136,703 9110-1075 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title VII Ombudsman ............................................................................................................................... $570,000 9110-1076 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title IIIB Supportive Service .............................................................................................................. $13,650,175 9110-1077 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, National Family Caregiver Support Program ................................................................................ $5,031,670 9110-1079 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, IIID Preventative Health…… .............................................................................................................. $682,679 9110-1089 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, APC6 ARP for APS………… ....................................................................................................... $4,589,811 9110-1094 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Health Insurance Assistance Program ........................................................................... $1,509,857 9110-1099 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Elder Justice Adult Protective 23 ............................................................................................................ $58,162 9110-1173 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Older Americans Act .......................................................................................................................... $21,271,490 9110-1174 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Nutrition Services Incentive Program ............................................................................................... $6,000,000 9110-1178 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Community Service Employment Program ......................................................................................... $1,185,466 9110-1199 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Elder Justice Adult Protective 24 .......................................................................................................... $114,345 9110-2025 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Massachusetts No Wrong Door Project 2025 ...................................................................................... $450,000 SECTION 2E. Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report SECTION 2E. The sums set forth in this section are hereby appropriated for transfer from the General Fund to the trust funds named within each item unless specifically designated otherwise in this section, for the 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, 2027. Items in this section shall not be subject to allotment under section 9B of chapter 29 of the General Laws or reduction under section 9C of said chapter 29 without express authorization from the general court. Notwithstanding section 19A of said chapter 29, any transfer under this section shall be made by the comptroller in accordance with a transfer schedule to be developed for each item by the comptroller after consulting with the appropriate agency secretary, the secretary of administration and finance and the state treasurer. The schedule for each appropriation shall provide for transfers in increments considered appropriate to meet the cash flow needs of each fund; provided, however, that the sum of the incremental transfers shall equal the sum set forth in this section and all transfers under the schedule shall be completed not later than June 30, 2027. Not later than 7 days after the schedules receive final approval by the comptroller, they shall be reported to the house and senate committees on ways and means. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Office of the Secretary. 1595-1075 For an operating transfer to the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund established in section 2WWW of chapter 29 of the General Laws ..................... $8,000,000 Gaming Economic Development Fund .................... 100% EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. 1599-6152 For an operating transfer to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund established in section 24 of chapter 32A of the General Laws ....................... $400,000,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS. 1595-6232 For the Climatetech Investment Fund established in section 15 of chapter 23J of the General Laws; provided, that funds shall be appropriated for clean energy workforce development initiatives and investments to support emissions reductions in the energy, transportation and buildings sectors, as directed by the Massachusetts clean energy and climate plan for 2050; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for entrepreneurial fellowships providing direct, multi-year funding enabling the translation of research into businesses, products, and jobs in the energy, transportation, and buildings sectors, as directed by the 2050 Clean Energy and Climate Plan; and provided further, that not later than March 2, 2027, the executive office of energy and environmental affairs, in consultation with the Massachusetts clean energy center, shall submit a report to the joint committee on telecommunications, utilities and energy and the house and senate committees on ways and means, which shall include, but not be limited to: (i) summaries of the investments made from or expected to be made from the transfer; (ii) the workforce training programs supported or developed with funds from the transfer, including the number of workers served by each program; and (iii) the estimated impacts of the transfer towards the clean energy climate plan for 2050’s outlined goals, including details by sector........................................................... $8,000,000 Conference Committee Report EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Office of the Secretary. 1595-1068 For an operating transfer to the MassHealth provider payment account under the Medical Assistance Trust Fund established in section 2QQQ of chapter 29 of the General Laws; provided, that these funds shall be expended for: (i) services provided; (ii) public hospital transformation and incentive initiative payments; (iii) health equity incentive payments; or (iv) Medicaid care organization payments under 42 CFR 438.6(c); provided further, that all payments from the Medical Assistance Trust Fund shall be: (a) subject to the availability of federal financial participation; (b) made only under federally-approved payment methods; (c) consistent with federal funding requirements and all federal payment limits as determined by the secretary of health and human services; and (d) subject to the terms and conditions of an agreement with the executive office of health and human services; provided further, that the secretary of health and human services shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on health care financing of increases or decreases in any payments made within the term of the current 1115 waiver or other state plan amendments within 15 days of said payments; and provided further, that the secretary of health and human services shall utilize funds from the Medical Assistance Trust Fund to make payments of up to $494,800,000 to the Cambridge public health commission or to Medicaid care organizations for payment to the Cambridge public health commission if the Cambridge public health commission, in anticipation of receiving such payments, first voluntarily transfers an amount equal to the non-federal share of such payments to the Medical Assistance Trust Fund using a federally-permissible source of funds ............................................................. $548,032,400 1595-1069 For an operating transfer to the Health Information Technology Trust Fund established in section 35RR of chapter 10 of the General Laws; provided, that these funds shall be expended for operating costs for the statewide health information exchange and integrated eligibility system; and provided further, that not later than December 18, 2026, the executive office of health and human services shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on health care financing detailing utilization in fiscal year 2026 of the Health Information Technology Trust Fund established in said section 35RR of said chapter 10, including the: (i) total dollar amount billed to the Health Information Technology Trust Fund; (ii) total dollar amount of federal reimbursement; (iii) initiatives and programs paid for out of the Health Information Technology Trust Fund; and (iv) amount disbursed from the Health Information Technology Trust Fund to each program and initiative outlined in the enabling statute ......................................................................... $14,177,900 1595-1071 For an operating transfer to the Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Trust Fund established in section 35GGG of chapter 10 of the General Laws, inserted by section 7 of chapter 208 of the acts of 2018 ............................................................................................................................... $200,000 Department of Public Health. Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 1595-4506 For an operating transfer to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Trust Fund established in section 35MMM of chapter 10 of the General Laws .................................................................................................................... $2,700,000 TRANSPORTATION. Massachusetts Department of Transportation. 1595-6368 For an operating transfer to the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund established in section 4 of chapter 6C of the General Laws; provided, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the registrar of motor vehicles shall provide quarterly reports to the commissioner of correction detailing the number of identity cards processed pursuant to the enhanced state identity card program for citizens released from the department of correction facilities; provided further, that the report shall also provide a summary and detail of the registry of motor vehicles fees associated with the transactions and that, upon receipt and verification by the department of correction of the accuracy of the transactions reported in each quarterly report, the commissioner of correction shall submit a request to the comptroller for an operating transfer of the full amount of said registry of motor vehicles fees to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund established in section 2ZZZ of chapter 29 of the General Laws; provided further, that the transfer request shall include the department of correction account from which the transfer shall be made the quarterly report from the registrar of motor vehicles as supporting documentation; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the city of Somerville for their crossing guard program and other pedestrian enhancements in the vicinity of the East Somerville section of the city of Somerville; and provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Bolton for rural infrastructure improvements ........... $605,046,384 Commonwealth Transportation Fund.................... 88.40% Education and Transportation Fund ..................... 11.60% 1595-6369 For an operating transfer to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority under clause (1) of subsection (d) of section 2ZZZ of chapter 29 of the General Laws; provided, that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall submit quarterly reports to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means which shall include an accounting of the funds provided for in this item, including: (i) the amount of money received under this transfer; (ii) the amount of money expended under this transfer; (iii) a description of items and services for which funds have been expended; and (iv) the status of ongoing and planned capital projects under the purview of the authority; provided further, that the authority shall submit these reports on a quarterly basis not later than 30 days following the last day of the quarter; provided further, that not less than $35,000,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority academy program to establish a pipeline for a skilled workforce; provided further, that funds included in this item may be used for an income eligible, reduced fares program under the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for riders of all modes with low-incomes; provided further, that funds included in this item over the total amount of funds made available in this item in the prior fiscal year shall not be used for capital spending; provided further, that not less than Conference Committee Report $50,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to study the financial feasibility and department capability of either extending the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority red line and/or creating a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line from Alewife down Route 2 to the Concord Rotary; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for the repair and restoration of the Gift of the Wind sculpture at Porter station; and provided further, that ferry services operated by or under contract with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority including, but not limited to, services operated in fiscal year 2026 seasonally in the East Boston section of the city of Boston, the cities of Lynn and Quincy and the town of Winthrop, shall continue to run year-round through the end of fiscal year 2027 ................................................................................................................ $465,150,000 Commonwealth Transportation Fund.................... 53.75% Education and Transportation Fund ..................... 46.25% 1595-6370 For an operating transfer to the regional transit authorities organized under chapter 161B of the General Laws, or any prior laws, under clause (2) of subsection (d) of section 2ZZZ of chapter 29 of the General Laws; provided, that each regional transit authority receiving assistance under this item shall deliver not later than January 6, 2027, a copy of its most recent audited financial statement to the chief financial officer of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the secretary of administration and finance, the treasurer of the commonwealth, the comptroller of the commonwealth, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on transportation; provided, that not less than $66,000,000 shall be expended for regional transit authorities to support operational enhancements and improvements, which may include, but shall not be limited to, expanded service hours, weekend services and route expansions; provided further, that funds provided under this item in fiscal year 2026 to provide more equitable distribution of contract assistance to regional transit authorities under section 23 of chapter 161B of the General Laws shall be incorporated into each recipient's baseline funding calculation for fiscal year 2027; provided further, that funds may be expended to regional transit authorities whose contract assistance under section 23 of chapter 161B of the General Laws is proportionately low in comparison to the net cost of service of the regional transit authority as compared to other regional transit authorities in order to provide more equitable fund distribution; provided further, that said funds shall be included in each recipient’s baseline funding calculation in future fiscal years; provided further, that funds not allocated under the preceding 3 provisos shall subsequently be expended for operating assistance to regional transit authorities based on the following formula: (i) 60 per cent based on total transit ridership as reported on the most recent certified national transit data base report; (ii) 30 per cent based on population of its member communities from the most recent census; and (iii) 10 per cent based on service coverage area determined by the total square miles of its member communities; provided further, that not less than $40,000,000 shall be expended for the regional transit authorities to maintain year-round fare-free service pursuant to section 6A of chapter 161B of the General Laws; provided further, that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall oversee the distribution of said funds; provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on transportation and the house and senate committees on ways and means Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a list of transit routes and services that regional transit authorities are operating without charging passenger fares; (b) summaries of such routes and services; (c) ridership data for such routes and services; (d) details on the mechanisms being utilized to track ridership; (e) the reimbursements, broken down by month and regional transit authority, that the department has provided or anticipates providing to regional transit authorities in fiscal year 2027 pursuant to section 6A of chapter 161B of the General Laws; and (f) the methodology used to determine the distribution of such reimbursements; provided further, that not less than $10,000,000 shall be expended on grants to regional transit authorities for the creation or altering of routes that advance connectivity between existing public transportation routes including, but not limited to: (1) regional transit authority bus routes; (2) Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority routes; and (3) local economic hubs; provided further, that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall oversee the distribution of said grants to the authorities and shall establish grant criteria including, but not limited to, the prioritization of: (A) opportunities for increased ridership; (B) opportunities for increased total mileage covered in a single trip; (C) opportunities to reach low income individuals; and (D) geographic equity; and provided further, that not less than $4,000,000 shall be expended for grants to transit providers to support expanded mobility options for older adults, persons with disabilities and low-income individuals through the Community Transit Grant Program ................................................................. $217,450,000 Commonwealth Transportation Fund.................... 37.99% Education and Transportation Fund ..................... 62.01% 1595-6379 For the operation of the motor vehicle insurance merit rating board, including the rent, related parking and utility expenses of the board; provided, that the amount appropriated in this item and the associated fringe benefit costs shall be borne by insurance companies doing motor vehicle insurance business within the commonwealth under section 57A of chapter 6C of the General Laws; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no safe driver insurance plan shall require the payment of an unsafe driver point surcharge for the first offense for a non-criminal motor vehicle traffic violation as described in chapter 90C of the General Laws ............................. $11,671,807 Commonwealth Transportation Fund....................... 100% EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF EDUCATION. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 1595-0035 For an operating transfer to the Twenty-First Century Education Trust Fund established in section 35NNN of chapter 10 of the General Laws; provided, that funds may be used for effective and sustainable improvement initiatives in public schools designated as in need of assistance pursuant to the school accountability system established by the board of elementary and secondary education, and for the purpose of addressing persistent disparities in achievement among student subgroups, improving educational opportunities for all students, sharing Conference Committee Report best practices for improving classroom learning and supporting efficiencies within and across school districts ..................................................... $1,000,000 1595-0115 For the Civics Project Trust Fund established in section 2CCCCC of chapter 29 of the General Laws to promote civics education ............................. $2,500,000 1595-0116 For the Genocide Education Trust Fund, established in section 2MMMMM of chapter 29 of the General Laws; provided, that said funds shall be distributed by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education for purposes related to the instruction of middle and high school students on the history of genocide, including, but not limited to: (i) development of curricular materials detailing the underlying causes, international reaction, progression and aftermath of genocide; and (ii) professional development training, including, but not limited to, the provision of trainings, seminars, conferences and materials, for educators to use in the teaching of genocide .............................................................................................................. $3,000,000 Department of Higher Education. 1595-7066 For the support of the Massachusetts Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Grant Fund, referred to as the Pipeline Fund, established in section 2MMM of chapter 29 of the General Laws ...................... $1,000,000 SECTION 2F. SECTION 2F. Pursuant to section 6D of chapter 29 of the General Laws, as amended by section 21, the following table summarizes appropriations made in other sections funded by receipts from the income surtax pursuant to subsection (d) of section 4 of chapter 62. Funded through Education & Transportation Fund Funded through Commonwealth Transportation Fund Dedication Item Item Name Total Appropriation Per Cent Amount Per Cent Amount 1595-6368 Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund $605,046,384 11.60% $70,177,859 24.79% $150,000,000 1595-6369 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority $465,150,000 46.25% $215,150,000 53.75% $250,000,000 1595-6370 Regional Transit Authorities $217,450,000 62.01% $134,832,000 22.99% $50,000,000 1596-2414 MASSGrant Plus $85,000,000 100.00% $85,000,000 - - 1596-2422 School Meals $180,000,000 100.00% $180,000,000 - - 1596-2423 Targeted Scholarships $5,000,000 100.00% $5,000,000 1596-2424 Green Schoolworks $2,000,000 100.00% $2,000,000 1596-2436 Mental Health Supports and Wraparounds $2,000,000 100.00% $2,000,000 - - 1596-2439 State University SUCCESS $14,000,000 100.00% $14,000,000 - - Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report 1596-2451 School Transportation Reimbursements $58,415,894 100.00% $58,415,894 1596-2501 Free Community College $137,048,000 100.00% $137,048,000 - - 3000-1045 C3 Stabilization Grants $475,000,000 78.95% $375,000,000 - - 3000-3060 DTA and DCF Related Childcare $597,233,977 20.00% $119,446,795 - - 3000-4060 Income-Eligible Childcare $623,593,845 20.00% $124,718,769 - - 3000-6025 Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative $15,500,000 100.00% $15,500,000 - - 4000-0000 Human Services Transportation $449,596,838 - - 22.24% $100,000,000 7035-0035 Advanced Placement Math and Science Programs $2,250,320 100.00% $2,250,320 - - 7061-0008 Chapter 70 $7,658,399,506 7.64% $585,460,363 - - 7100-0200 University of Massachusetts $866,770,000 1.15% $10,000,000 - - 7100-4002 Community College SUCCESS Fund $14,000,000 100.00% $14,000,000 - - Total $2,150,000,000 $550,000,000 SECTION 3 LOCAL AID DISTRIBUTIONS. SECTION 3. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 the distribution of unrestricted general government aid to cities and towns of the balance of the State Lottery and Gaming Fund, as paid from the General Fund in accordance with clause (c) of the second paragraph of section 35 of chapter 10 of the General Laws, and additional funds from the General Fund and the Gaming Local Aid Fund, shall be $1,363,109,516 and shall be apportioned to cities and towns in accordance with this section. For fiscal year 2027 the total amounts to be distributed and paid to each city, town and regional school district from item 7061-0008 of section 2, shall be as set forth in the following lists. If there is conflict between the language of this section and the distribution listed below, the distribution below shall control. The specified amounts distributed from said item 7061-0008 of said section 2 shall be deemed in full satisfaction of the amounts due under chapter 70 of the General Laws. For fiscal year 2027, a district’s school aid shall be calculated according to the provisions of said chapter 70 of the General Laws. The foundation budget category of “low-income enrollment” for the purpose of calculating foundation enrollment shall be determined by financial eligibility for certain federal programs, as defined by the provisions of section 2 of said chapter 70, and including a number of students identified and approved as low income through the supplemental claiming system established and posted by the department for that purpose, as well as students identified and approved as homeless for purposes of calculating the McKinney-Vento homelessness grant program administered by the department, consistent with the conditions provided for in said section 2 of said chapter 70. Provided further, that the assumed Conference Committee Report special education enrollment percentage for vocational school students shall be set at 5.00 per cent and the assumed special education enrollment percentage for non-vocational school students shall be set at 4.00 per cent. The per-pupil rates for the employee benefits and fixed charges allotments shall be adjusted by the foundation employee benefits inflation rate and the per-pupil rates for all other foundation allotments shall be adjusted by the foundation inflation index. Foundation increments shall be the additional resources provided for the education of students designated as English learners or low-income; provided, however, that for low-income students the amount of the foundation increment shall be determined by the low-income group into which each district is assigned. Foundation budget rates for employee benefits and fixed charges, guidance and psychological services, special education out-of-district tuition, English learners and low-income students shall be increased to close the gap between the rates used in fiscal year 2021 and the rates established in tables 1 and 2 of section 3 of said chapter 70 of the General Laws, consistent with adjustments prescribed in said section 3 of said chapter 70 and set at the rates identified in the table below. Required local contributions shall be calculated pursuant to said chapter 70; provided, that municipal revenue growth factors shall be calculated in a manner consistent with calculations made in fiscal year 2026; provided further, that the total statewide target local contribution shall be 59 per cent and the effort reduction percentage shall be 100 per cent; and provided further that the minimum aid per pupil dollar amount shall be $160. Said chapter 70 aid for fiscal year 2027 shall be the greater of: (i) foundation aid; or (ii) the sum of base aid and minimum aid. No non-operating district shall receive said chapter 70 aid in an amount greater than the district’s foundation budget. No payments to cities, towns or counties maintaining an agricultural school under this section shall be made after November 30 of the fiscal year until the commissioner of revenue certifies acceptance of the prior fiscal year’s annual financial reports submitted under section 43 of chapter 44 of the General Laws. Advance payments shall be made for some or all of periodic local reimbursement or assistance programs to any city, town, regional school district or independent agricultural school that demonstrates an emergency cash shortfall, as certified by the commissioner of revenue and approved by the secretary of administration and finance, under guidelines established by the secretary. Base Rates Administration Instructional Leadership Classroom & Specialist Teachers Other Teaching Services Professional Development Instructional Materials, Equipment & Technology Guidance & Psychological Services Pupil Services Operations & Maintenance Employee Benefits/ Fixed Charges Special Education Tuition Total, All Categories Pre-school 234.97 424.36 1,945.84 499.05 76.96 281.62 226.58 56.31 540.34 1,036.80 0.00 5,322.83 Kindergarten half-day 234.97 424.36 1,945.84 499.05 76.96 281.62 226.58 56.31 540.34 1,036.80 0.00 5,322.83 Kindergarten full-day 469.93 848.74 3,891.69 998.14 154.00 563.28 453.16 112.67 1,080.67 2,073.56 0.00 10,645.84 Elementary 469.93 848.74 3,891.63 998.14 154.02 563.28 453.16 168.97 1,080.67 2,073.56 0.00 10,702.10 Junior/Middle 469.93 848.74 3,424.65 718.52 166.94 563.28 453.16 276.02 1,171.58 2,239.93 0.00 10,332.75 High School 469.93 848.74 5,036.23 598.16 161.88 901.24 472.52 636.49 1,135.97 1,977.51 0.00 12,238.67 Vocational 469.93 848.74 8,561.64 598.16 267.63 1,577.15 472.52 636.49 2,126.02 2,488.68 0.00 18,046.96 Special Education & Incremental Rates Administration Instructional Leadership Classroom & Specialist Teachers Other Teaching Services Professional Development Instructional Materials, Equipment & Technology Guidance & Psychological Services Pupil Services Operations & Maintenance Employee Benefits/ Fixed Charges Special Education Tuition Total, All Categories Special Ed-in district 3,243.28 0.00 10,702.02 9,992.32 516.26 450.60 0.00 0.00 3,622.90 4,718.22 0.00 33,245.60 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Special Ed- tuitioned out 4,137.24 0.00 0.00 63.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39,280.88 43,481.32 English learners PK- 5 120.50 210.87 1,476.04 210.87 60.24 150.61 90.37 30.13 361.48 384.32 0.00 3,095.43 English learners 6-8 129.25 226.15 1,583.04 226.15 64.61 161.53 96.93 32.32 387.68 412.17 0.00 3,319.83 English learners high school/voc 155.07 271.39 1,899.66 271.39 77.53 193.83 116.30 38.77 465.22 494.61 0.00 3,983.77 Low-income group 1 57.28 271.38 2,649.26 0.00 128.53 19.70 107.27 557.44 0.00 497.03 0.00 4,287.89 Low-income group 2 60.86 288.35 2,814.85 0.00 136.57 20.94 113.98 592.28 0.00 528.10 0.00 4,555.93 Low-income group 3 64.44 305.32 2,980.43 0.00 144.60 22.17 120.69 627.13 0.00 559.16 0.00 4,823.94 Low-income group 4 68.02 322.27 3,146.00 0.00 152.63 23.39 127.39 661.96 0.00 590.23 0.00 5,091.89 Low-income group 5 71.59 339.23 3,311.58 0.00 160.67 24.63 134.10 696.80 0.00 621.29 0.00 5,359.89 Low-income group 6 80.19 379.95 3,708.98 0.00 179.94 27.59 150.18 780.42 0.00 695.85 0.00 6,003.10 Low-income group 7 88.78 420.64 4,106.36 0.00 199.22 30.54 166.28 864.04 0.00 770.39 0.00 6,646.25 Low-income group 8 97.38 461.36 4,503.75 0.00 218.50 33.50 182.37 947.65 0.00 844.95 0.00 7,289.46 Low-income group 9 105.97 502.07 4,901.14 0.00 237.78 36.44 198.45 1,031.27 0.00 919.51 0.00 7,932.63 Low-income group 10 114.55 542.78 5,298.53 0.00 257.06 39.41 214.55 1,114.88 0.00 994.08 0.00 8,575.84 Low-income group 11 128.88 610.61 5,960.85 0.00 289.19 44.33 241.38 1,254.25 0.00 1,118.32 0.00 9,647.81 Low-income group 12 143.20 678.47 6,623.17 0.00 321.32 49.26 268.19 1,393.60 0.00 1,242.58 0.00 10,719.79 Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid ABINGTON $15,164,118 $2,543,535 ACTON $0 $1,863,871 ACUSHNET $7,640,852 $1,949,437 ADAMS $12,393 $2,972,046 AGAWAM $27,760,200 $4,748,876 ALFORD $0 $19,755 AMESBURY $10,270,009 $2,518,604 AMHERST $6,703,939 $10,742,250 ANDOVER $16,197,960 $2,405,773 Conference Committee Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid AQUINNAH $0 $4,942 ARLINGTON $21,226,373 $9,725,663 ASHBURNHAM $0 $1,026,326 ASHBY $0 $563,777 ASHFIELD $93,683 $240,366 ASHLAND $12,447,058 $1,782,579 ATHOL $0 $3,374,596 ATTLEBORO $63,226,636 $7,365,329 AUBURN $16,115,849 $2,225,253 AVON $4,488,051 $890,728 AYER $0 $989,670 BARNSTABLE $26,894,457 $2,860,364 BARRE $0 $1,153,149 BECKET $76,923 $122,470 BEDFORD $7,054,469 $1,506,457 BELCHERTOWN $15,052,600 $2,202,637 BELLINGHAM $10,967,237 $2,208,493 BELMONT $13,660,219 $2,954,341 BERKLEY $4,414,688 $793,873 BERLIN $0 $268,381 BERNARDSTON $0 $374,201 BEVERLY $16,388,255 $7,517,287 BILLERICA $22,129,264 $7,495,264 BLACKSTONE $162,423 $1,758,565 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid BLANDFORD $77,586 $164,650 BOLTON $3,547 $273,529 BOSTON $254,265,561 $238,832,800 BOURNE $6,146,375 $1,930,058 BOXBOROUGH $32,909 $341,189 BOXFORD $2,161,403 $646,869 BOYLSTON $54,141 $452,196 BRAINTREE $22,754,750 $7,351,732 BREWSTER $1,547,125 $541,797 BRIDGEWATER $190,196 $4,698,296 BRIMFIELD $1,831,387 $505,652 BROCKTON $288,027,232 $26,733,675 BROOKFIELD $2,002,366 $634,889 BROOKLINE $18,876,413 $8,248,159 BUCKLAND $7,677 $392,157 BURLINGTON $11,059,876 $3,404,965 CAMBRIDGE $23,847,887 $27,485,600 CANTON $10,034,440 $2,801,859 CARLISLE $1,625,134 $298,842 CARVER $11,067,283 $1,884,965 CHARLEMONT $120,531 $224,499 CHARLTON $0 $1,877,795 CHATHAM $0 $218,671 CHELMSFORD $16,278,424 $6,530,816 Conference Committee Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid CHELSEA $131,827,785 $10,480,663 CHESHIRE $0 $784,729 CHESTER $115,723 $231,256 CHESTERFIELD $108,282 $178,402 CHICOPEE $101,370,278 $14,690,104 CHILMARK $0 $10,271 CLARKSBURG $2,235,621 $463,576 CLINTON $22,950,682 $3,022,739 COHASSET $3,556,395 $683,328 COLRAIN $8,760 $369,316 CONCORD $4,818,025 $1,535,715 CONWAY $669,446 $231,978 CUMMINGTON $59,811 $108,284 DALTON $337,786 $1,454,668 DANVERS $10,648,870 $3,699,772 DARTMOUTH $11,780,277 $3,313,971 DEDHAM $10,556,123 $4,215,220 DEERFIELD $1,265,859 $625,499 DENNIS $0 $749,316 DEVENS $308,558 $0 DIGHTON $0 $1,006,728 DOUGLAS $9,358,683 $957,448 DOVER $1,227,551 $268,267 DRACUT $28,733,489 $4,541,548 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid DUDLEY $11,040 $2,294,423 DUNSTABLE $0 $324,094 DUXBURY $7,763,410 $1,184,780 EAST BRIDGEWATER $13,677,749 $1,942,155 EAST BROOKFIELD $221,080 $373,731 EAST LONGMEADOW $16,046,736 $1,889,133 EASTHAM $588,199 $212,821 EASTHAMPTON $9,308,822 $3,596,880 EASTON $12,037,547 $2,860,639 EDGARTOWN $1,331,177 $107,292 EGREMONT $0 $85,265 ERVING $629,866 $91,704 ESSEX $0 $323,850 EVERETT $128,092,523 $8,896,291 FAIRHAVEN $10,285,363 $2,899,688 FALL RIVER $250,598,336 $30,311,887 FALMOUTH $10,478,249 $1,886,971 FITCHBURG $92,786,527 $10,891,647 FLORIDA $579,687 $65,428 FOXBOROUGH $10,485,512 $1,951,989 FRAMINGHAM $93,930,862 $12,805,692 FRANKLIN $31,218,083 $3,249,613 FREETOWN $16,860 $1,232,817 GARDNER $33,019,774 $5,410,325 Conference Committee Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid GEORGETOWN $6,189,672 $936,657 GILL $0 $312,007 GLOUCESTER $12,634,061 $5,145,300 GOSHEN $111,470 $104,540 GOSNOLD $0 $2,906 GRAFTON $14,015,088 $2,051,844 GRANBY $5,029,860 $1,134,491 GRANVILLE $139,520 $207,959 GREAT BARRINGTON $0 $984,179 GREENFIELD $17,009,024 $4,060,650 GROTON $0 $1,023,199 GROVELAND $65,470 $943,533 HADLEY $1,528,446 $592,804 HALIFAX $3,735,263 $1,173,275 HAMILTON $0 $876,877 HAMPDEN $0 $885,063 HANCOCK $475,796 $74,114 HANOVER $8,471,971 $2,723,346 HANSON $40,519 $1,653,958 HARDWICK $10,500 $596,051 HARVARD $2,555,491 $1,888,710 HARWICH $0 $600,968 HATFIELD $1,012,456 $406,165 HAVERHILL $96,427,042 $12,631,775 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid HAWLEY $32,248 $55,848 HEATH $0 $108,138 HINGHAM $9,996,377 $2,088,302 HINSDALE $104,923 $287,694 HOLBROOK $13,156,698 $1,901,826 HOLDEN $14,521 $2,488,649 HOLLAND $1,080,634 $264,664 HOLLISTON $9,981,860 $2,010,745 HOLYOKE $110,598,472 $12,907,079 HOPEDALE $6,585,260 $844,902 HOPKINTON $11,540,499 $1,074,296 HUBBARDSTON $0 $584,753 HUDSON $14,243,100 $2,591,902 HULL $4,288,024 $2,703,927 HUNTINGTON $436,448 $441,506 IPSWICH $4,776,506 $2,076,268 KINGSTON $6,227,857 $1,268,350 LAKEVILLE $119,449 $1,080,918 LANCASTER $0 $1,239,018 LANESBOROUGH $7,201 $446,050 LAWRENCE $332,192,248 $25,025,399 LEE $2,392,845 $806,456 LEICESTER $11,665,327 $2,227,817 LENOX $1,533,843 $691,157 Conference Committee Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid LEOMINSTER $76,157,655 $7,375,535 LEVERETT $437,488 $232,185 LEXINGTON $20,399,075 $2,077,091 LEYDEN $0 $106,546 LINCOLN $1,535,658 $885,065 LITTLETON $5,511,890 $938,351 LONGMEADOW $8,220,391 $1,822,393 LOWELL $275,966,413 $32,129,298 LUDLOW $15,369,913 $3,925,759 LUNENBURG $9,485,250 $1,379,895 LYNN $327,335,160 $28,543,765 LYNNFIELD $6,850,530 $1,363,434 MALDEN $70,838,845 $16,033,345 MANCHESTER $0 $303,296 MANSFIELD $20,854,717 $2,905,080 MARBLEHEAD $7,390,439 $1,519,992 MARION $1,305,942 $306,812 MARLBOROUGH $52,707,503 $7,015,713 MARSHFIELD $16,701,173 $2,833,228 MASHPEE $5,435,000 $530,463 MATTAPOISETT $1,154,853 $538,494 MAYNARD $6,186,200 $2,018,737 MEDFIELD $7,630,178 $1,877,600 MEDFORD $19,272,206 $15,481,152 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid MEDWAY $11,703,987 $1,591,897 MELROSE $13,911,036 $6,565,933 MENDON $38,052 $541,272 MERRIMAC $36,094 $1,085,679 METHUEN $72,676,678 $7,061,567 MIDDLEBOROUGH $23,585,325 $3,203,133 MIDDLEFIELD $13,290 $68,447 MIDDLETON $2,046,759 $730,663 MILFORD $55,270,258 $3,967,606 MILLBURY $9,513,233 $2,284,226 MILLIS $5,441,676 $1,354,807 MILLVILLE $73,662 $525,106 MILTON $13,473,284 $4,158,597 MONROE $170,066 $23,574 MONSON $7,992,519 $1,673,688 MONTAGUE $0 $1,835,167 MONTEREY $0 $62,827 MONTGOMERY $32,160 $112,580 MOUNT WASHINGTON $13,818 $38,298 NAHANT $663,225 $488,793 NANTUCKET $5,099,197 $164,754 NATICK $15,344,137 $4,945,886 NEEDHAM $15,595,834 $2,336,345 NEW ASHFORD $123,072 $26,586 Conference Committee Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid NEW BEDFORD $271,241,737 $29,304,918 NEW BRAINTREE $0 $170,079 NEW MARLBOROUGH $0 $80,154 NEW SALEM $0 $134,698 NEWBURY $16,934 $680,239 NEWBURYPORT $6,510,535 $3,284,344 NEWTON $32,235,914 $7,775,197 NORFOLK $4,034,619 $1,256,145 NORTH ADAMS $16,898,002 $5,620,292 NORTH ANDOVER $13,775,969 $2,713,690 NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH $22,877,567 $3,747,647 NORTH BROOKFIELD $5,136,726 $1,020,822 NORTH READING $8,429,947 $2,300,058 NORTHAMPTON $9,019,229 $5,652,463 NORTHBOROUGH $4,904,088 $1,469,794 NORTHBRIDGE $16,692,113 $2,722,108 NORTHFIELD $0 $466,004 NORTON $14,044,622 $2,693,320 NORWELL $5,882,618 $1,395,727 NORWOOD $19,086,531 $5,975,737 OAK BLUFFS $2,115,129 $115,314 OAKHAM $0 $249,172 ORANGE $7,131,555 $2,060,834 ORLEANS $516,774 $244,347 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid OTIS $0 $52,837 OXFORD $12,686,783 $2,639,303 PALMER $12,360,019 $2,570,647 PAXTON $0 $701,204 PEABODY $39,044,161 $9,301,050 PELHAM $358,213 $205,641 PEMBROKE $15,014,594 $2,190,549 PEPPERELL $0 $1,924,965 PERU $91,030 $146,801 PETERSHAM $727,308 $149,346 PHILLIPSTON $0 $239,206 PITTSFIELD $69,313,721 $11,021,593 PLAINFIELD $83,804 $65,819 PLAINVILLE $3,291,813 $996,428 PLYMOUTH $31,322,417 $5,211,885 PLYMPTON $1,239,805 $310,775 PRINCETON $0 $387,398 PROVINCETOWN $341,239 $190,112 QUINCY $49,152,393 $24,411,163 RANDOLPH $32,003,795 $6,676,064 RAYNHAM $0 $1,496,959 READING $12,931,313 $4,182,317 REHOBOTH $0 $1,367,802 REVERE $108,436,838 $13,173,039 Conference Committee Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid RICHMOND $573,273 $141,962 ROCHESTER $2,609,552 $559,178 ROCKLAND $20,241,858 $3,394,721 ROCKPORT $1,809,026 $580,439 ROWE $163,075 $6,808 ROWLEY $18,508 $705,581 ROYALSTON $0 $231,251 RUSSELL $255,579 $317,089 RUTLAND $0 $1,203,237 SALEM $32,898,737 $8,855,991 SALISBURY $15,791 $834,470 SANDISFIELD $0 $47,849 SANDWICH $8,403,816 $1,505,108 SAUGUS $16,641,482 $4,731,013 SAVOY $537,259 $148,251 SCITUATE $7,665,955 $2,610,570 SEEKONK $8,599,658 $1,614,375 SHARON $11,913,046 $1,839,438 SHEFFIELD $17,905 $320,385 SHELBURNE $0 $336,365 SHERBORN $1,011,345 $291,675 SHIRLEY $0 $1,677,021 SHREWSBURY $23,420,930 $3,670,563 SHUTESBURY $688,342 $220,354 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid SOMERSET $11,280,197 $2,005,670 SOMERVILLE $23,366,282 $31,969,231 SOUTH HADLEY $11,417,059 $3,356,200 SOUTHAMPTON $2,819,438 $826,761 SOUTHBOROUGH $3,671,623 $595,699 SOUTHBRIDGE $36,441,720 $4,493,349 SOUTHWICK $220,059 $1,623,513 SPENCER $34,709 $2,890,852 SPRINGFIELD $583,158,575 $48,173,698 STERLING $0 $906,609 STOCKBRIDGE $0 $133,878 STONEHAM $8,291,383 $4,770,974 STOUGHTON $31,998,924 $4,147,850 STOW $0 $560,707 STURBRIDGE $5,431,034 $1,016,754 SUDBURY $6,593,364 $1,844,049 SUNDERLAND $954,756 $650,137 SUTTON $6,197,181 $1,021,896 SWAMPSCOTT $6,109,390 $1,693,333 SWANSEA $11,637,498 $2,433,954 TAUNTON $109,617,416 $10,825,630 TEMPLETON $11,493 $1,786,443 TEWKSBURY $15,173,007 $3,632,693 TISBURY $1,794,439 $144,948 Conference Committee Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid TOLLAND $0 $25,295 TOPSFIELD $1,720,627 $798,842 TOWNSEND $0 $1,689,527 TRURO $493,226 $48,806 TYNGSBOROUGH $8,308,620 $1,269,103 TYRINGHAM $72,676 $17,792 UPTON $39,979 $705,562 UXBRIDGE $10,361,060 $1,791,384 WAKEFIELD $9,949,023 $4,355,758 WALES $1,221,948 $304,407 WALPOLE $11,377,480 $3,314,307 WALTHAM $27,305,086 $12,338,203 WARE $14,934,620 $2,210,665 WAREHAM $17,155,112 $2,586,488 WARREN $12,223 $1,157,477 WARWICK $401,664 $162,970 WASHINGTON $37,233 $120,686 WATERTOWN $8,964,426 $8,526,784 WAYLAND $8,378,020 $1,196,422 WEBSTER $24,259,540 $3,184,965 WELLESLEY $11,568,736 $1,764,077 WELLFLEET $342,443 $89,557 WENDELL $0 $222,676 WENHAM $0 $559,309 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid WEST BOYLSTON $3,503,475 $1,034,739 WEST BRIDGEWATER $7,286,583 $854,844 WEST BROOKFIELD $328,719 $628,377 WEST NEWBURY $13,151 $392,506 WEST SPRINGFIELD $47,772,002 $4,624,697 WEST STOCKBRIDGE $0 $127,852 WEST TISBURY $0 $249,185 WESTBOROUGH $13,452,856 $1,554,403 WESTFIELD $46,092,037 $8,076,169 WESTFORD $19,692,829 $2,777,115 WESTHAMPTON $527,648 $189,015 WESTMINSTER $0 $859,011 WESTON $5,291,459 $521,886 WESTPORT $6,077,452 $1,600,442 WESTWOOD $8,250,386 $988,753 WEYMOUTH $31,745,663 $11,205,022 WHATELY $367,983 $175,574 WHITMAN $174,351 $3,106,130 WILBRAHAM $0 $1,901,052 WILLIAMSBURG $892,871 $390,769 WILLIAMSTOWN $0 $1,238,478 WILMINGTON $13,051,370 $3,224,984 WINCHENDON $14,590,171 $2,157,341 WINCHESTER $12,084,323 $1,962,563 Conference Committee Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid WINDSOR $28,984 $133,896 WINTHROP $10,768,036 $5,371,254 WOBURN $16,125,949 $7,704,762 WORCESTER $437,762,216 $53,065,990 WORTHINGTON $514,362 $162,814 WRENTHAM $4,317,997 $1,225,180 YARMOUTH $0 $1,695,986 TOTAL MUNICIPAL AID $6,695,466,289 $1,363,109,516 Regional School District ACTON BOXBOROUGH $17,981,291 $0 AMHERST PELHAM $10,276,651 $0 ASHBURNHAM WESTMINSTER $16,612,077 $0 ASSABET VALLEY $11,659,434 $0 ATHOL ROYALSTON $26,295,109 $0 AYER SHIRLEY $9,264,373 $0 BERKSHIRE HILLS $3,675,288 $0 BERLIN BOYLSTON $3,320,001 $0 BLACKSTONE MILLVILLE $12,330,088 $0 BLACKSTONE VALLEY $9,795,822 $0 BLUE HILLS $7,947,314 $0 BRIDGEWATER RAYNHAM $35,105,190 $0 BRISTOL COUNTY $5,343,254 $0 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid BRISTOL PLYMOUTH $14,884,729 $0 CAPE COD $3,692,990 $0 CENTRAL BERKSHIRE $10,311,337 $0 CHESTERFIELD GOSHEN $814,702 $0 CONCORD CARLISLE $3,799,593 $0 DENNIS YARMOUTH $14,475,005 $0 DIGHTON REHOBOTH $14,411,508 $0 DOVER SHERBORN $3,121,252 $0 DUDLEY CHARLTON $26,343,197 $0 ESSEX NORTH SHORE $9,368,948 $0 FARMINGTON RIVER $799,554 $0 FRANKLIN COUNTY $6,291,558 $0 FREETOWN LAKEVILLE $12,750,459 $0 FRONTIER $3,128,227 $0 GATEWAY $6,461,790 $0 GILL MONTAGUE $8,209,343 $0 GREATER FALL RIVER $25,119,750 $0 GREATER LAWRENCE $42,612,739 $0 GREATER LOWELL $38,740,488 $0 GREATER NEW BEDFORD $39,925,494 $0 GROTON DUNSTABLE $12,183,943 $0 HAMILTON WENHAM $4,778,969 $0 HAMPDEN WILBRAHAM $13,479,210 $0 HAMPSHIRE $3,603,057 $0 Conference Committee Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid HAWLEMONT $682,610 $0 HOOSAC VALLEY $12,635,071 $0 KING PHILIP $8,675,978 $0 LINCOLN SUDBURY $4,450,937 $0 MANCHESTER ESSEX $3,684,266 $0 MARTHAS VINEYARD $3,869,228 $0 MASCONOMET $6,085,593 $0 MENDON UPTON $13,557,074 $0 MINUTEMAN $3,241,069 $0 MOHAWK TRAIL $6,489,734 $0 MONOMOY $4,866,955 $0 MONTACHUSETT $18,997,205 $0 MOUNT GREYLOCK $5,302,346 $0 NARRAGANSETT $13,247,157 $0 NASHOBA $11,025,818 $0 NASHOBA VALLEY $5,124,864 $0 NAUSET $4,176,089 $0 NEW SALEM WENDELL $953,720 $0 NORFOLK COUNTY $1,574,815 $0 NORTH MIDDLESEX $22,082,919 $0 NORTHAMPTON SMITH $983,931 $0 NORTHBORO SOUTHBORO $3,871,056 $0 NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN $16,719,585 $0 NORTHERN BERKSHIRE $7,181,352 $0 Fiscal Year 2027 Conference Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid OLD COLONY $4,401,625 $0 OLD ROCHESTER $3,861,601 $0 PATHFINDER $7,988,454 $0 PENTUCKET $14,470,950 $0 PIONEER $4,235,099 $0 QUABBIN $17,724,542 $0 QUABOAG $10,763,375 $0 RALPH C MAHAR $7,293,658 $0 SHAWSHEEN VALLEY $7,202,253 $0 SILVER LAKE $11,068,178 $0 SOMERSET BERKLEY $7,346,821 $0 SOUTH MIDDLESEX $10,058,369 $0 SOUTH SHORE $6,073,177 $0 SOUTHEASTERN $26,183,132 $0 SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE $2,340,395 $0 SOUTHERN WORCESTER $14,902,363 $0 SOUTHWICK TOLLAND GRANVILLE $10,358,346 $0 SPENCER EAST BROOKFIELD $14,547,460 $0 TANTASQUA $11,921,949 $0 TRI COUNTY $6,259,646 $0 TRITON $9,977,405 $0 UPISLAND $1,126,972 $0 UPPER CAPE COD $4,862,780 $0 WACHUSETT $38,607,953 $0 Conference Committee Report Municipality / District Chapter 70 Unrestricted General Government Aid WHITMAN HANSON $26,731,986 $0 WHITTIER $14,231,622 $0 TOTAL REGIONAL AID $962,933,217 $0 TOTAL MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL AID $7,658,399,506 $1,363,109,516 1 SECTION 4. Section 178C of chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 1 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the figure “265”, in line 73, the following 2 words:- ; rape of a child who has attained the age of 16 but is under the age of 18 or indecent 3 assault and battery on a child who has attained the age of 14 but is under the age of 18 by a 4 mandated reporter under section 23A1/2 of said chapter 265. 5 SECTION 5. Section 2 of chapter 6C of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby 6 amended by striking out, in line 13, the figure “11” and inserting in place thereof the following 7 figure:- 13. 8 SECTION 6. Said section 2 of said chapter 6C, as so appearing, is hereby further 9 amended by striking out, in line 38, the figure “6” and inserting in place thereof the following 10 figure:- 7. 11 SECTION 7. Section 25 of chapter 10 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby 12 amended by inserting after the word “appropriation”, in line 13, the following words:- ; 13 provided, however, that the commission may enter into contracts or group agreements for lottery 14 games not currently or previously authorized by the commission, resulting in a contractor or 15 licensor to be paid a specified percentage of net or gross revenues of such game, and such 16 payments shall not be subject to appropriation; provided further, that prizes to the holders of 17 winning tickets or shares shall not be less than 45 per cent of the total revenue accruing from the 18 sale of lottery tickets. 19 SECTION 8. Chapter 12A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 20 6, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- 21 Section 6. The office shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 30A 22 which shall govern its proceedings. 23 2 Regulations adopted by the office and a summary thereof shall be submitted to the 24 general court and referred to an appropriate joint committee as determined by the clerks of the 25 senate and house of representatives not later than 5 days after such submission. The joint 26 committee may vote to approve or disapprove the regulations. The regulations shall be deemed 27 approved if a majority of the members of either branch on the committee do not disapprove of 28 the regulations within 45 days after the filing. 29 Upon the approval of the joint committee or upon no action being taken by 1 either 30 branch of the committee after the time for consideration has expired, the office shall forward the 31 regulations to the state secretary who shall publish the same in accordance with section 5 of 32 chapter 30A. 33 SECTION 9. Section 10 of said chapter 12A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 34 striking out, in lines 7 and 8, the words “When authorized by a majority vote of the inspector 35 general council, the inspector general shall” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- 36 The inspector general may. 37 SECTION 10. Said section 10 of said chapter 12A, as so appearing, is hereby further 38 amended by inserting after the word “Any”, in line 11, the following words:- reports or. 39 SECTION 11. Section 15 of said chapter 12A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 40 striking out the sixth paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:- 41 A person summonsed to attend and testify under oath shall appear and testify under oath 42 before not less than 2 persons designated by the inspector general, 1 of whom shall be the 43 inspector general or an employee of the office who is an attorney admitted to practice in the 44 commonwealth. Upon majority vote by the inspector general council, a representative of the 45 3 inspector general council may attend the testimony. The inspector general may report on the 46 testimony to the inspector general council in executive session. 47 SECTION 12. Chapter 23N of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out 48 section 17, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- 49 Section 17. There shall be a Sports Wagering Fund which shall receive revenues collected 50 pursuant to sections 6 and 14. The fund shall not be subject to appropriation. The commission 51 shall be the trustee of the fund and shall transfer monies from the fund as follows: 52 (i) 45 per cent to the General Fund; 53 (ii) 10 per cent to the Workforce Investment Trust Fund established in section 18; 54 (iii) 2 per cent to the Economic Development Trust Fund established in section 16I of 55 chapter 6A; 56 (iv) 27.5 per cent to the Gaming Local Aid Fund established in section 63 of chapter 23K; 57 (v) 1 per cent to the Youth Development and Achievement Fund established in section 19; 58 (vi) 9 per cent to the Public Health Trust Fund established in section 58 of chapter 23K; 59 and 60 (vii) 5.5 per cent to the Sports and Entertainment Events Fund established in section 13W 61 of chapter 23A. 62 SECTION 13. Section 18 of said chapter 23N, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 63 striking out, in line 5, the figure “16” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- 17. 64 SECTION 14. Said section 18 of said chapter 23N, as so appearing, is hereby further 65 amended by striking out subsection (b) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:- 66 (b) The fund shall be administered by the secretary of economic development in 67 consultation with the secretary of labor and workforce development. Money in the fund may be: 68 4 (i) expended to support existing workforce development programs administered by state agencies 69 or quasi-public agencies that develop and strengthen workforce opportunities for low-income 70 communities or unemployed or underemployed individuals or vulnerable youth and young 71 adults; (ii) expended to support internships, apprenticeships or other work-based learning 72 programs or programs that provide vocational or professional training to address workforce skills 73 gaps or workforce readiness in priority economic sectors; and (iii) competitively granted to 74 eligible recipients described in subsection (c). 75 SECTION 15. Said section 18 of said chapter 23N, as so appearing, is hereby further 76 amended by striking out, in line 25, the word “and” and inserting in place thereof the following 77 word:- or. 78 SECTION 16. Said section 18 of said chapter 23N, as so appearing, is hereby further 79 amended by inserting after the word “permits”, in line 31, the following word:- , apprenticeships. 80 SECTION 17. Said section 18 of said chapter 23N, as so appearing, is hereby further 81 amended by striking out, in line 50, the words “housing and”. 82 SECTION 18. Section 5G of chapter 29 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby 83 amended by striking out, in lines 16 to 18, inclusive, the words “the average annual rate of 84 growth in United States gross domestic product over the preceding 5 years based on the most 85 recently available ” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- 95 per cent of the 86 average of final certified capital gains tax revenues for the prior 10 fiscal years, including the 87 most recently ended fiscal year, adjusted for inflation based on the most recently available 88 national gross domestic product price index. 89 SECTION 19. Said chapter 29 is hereby further amended by inserting after section 5G 90 the following 2 sections:- 91 5 Section 5G1/4. There shall be a standing stabilization fund and long-term liability 92 financing task force to review and make recommendations relative to: (i) the appropriate long- 93 term level of funding for the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund established pursuant to section 94 2H; (ii) the appropriate level and means of funding for long-term financial liabilities of the 95 commonwealth; and (iii) amendments to the mechanisms that provide funding for the 96 Commonwealth Stabilization Fund and other long-term financial liabilities, including the 97 provisions of section 5G. 98 The task force shall review: (i) the statutory threshold for excess capital gains collections 99 established in said section 5G in consideration of historical and estimated future capital gains 100 collections; (ii) the disbursement percentages required under said section 5G; (iii) best practices 101 related to the funding of long-term financial liabilities among states; (iv) best practices related to 102 the funding and size of stabilization and disaster relief funds among states; (v) the impacts of 103 relevant fiscal policies on the commonwealth’s credit ratings; (vi) an assessment of potential 104 fiscal impacts to the commonwealth resulting from natural disasters, with consideration for 105 historical experience and trends; and (vii) any other relevant fiscal factors to ensure the most 106 prudent use of state revenues. The task force shall consider said disbursement percentages in 107 consideration of the relative size or funding level of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund, the 108 State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund established pursuant to section 24 of chapter 32A, the 109 Commonwealth’s Pension Liability Fund established pursuant to subsection (e) of subdivision 8 110 of section 22 of chapter 32 and other long-term financial liabilities of the commonwealth. 111 The task force shall consist of: the secretary of administration and finance who shall 112 serve as chair; the state treasurer or a designee; the comptroller or a designee; the commissioner 113 of revenue or a designee; 1 person to be appointed by the governor who shall be an expert in 114 6 public finance and who shall be a resident of the commonwealth; and 1 person to be appointed 115 by the state treasurer who shall be an expert in state public finance. 116 The task force shall report on its analysis and issue recommendations to the clerks of the 117 senate and house of representatives not later than June 1, 2030 and every 5 years thereafter. 118 Section 5G1/2. The executive office for administration and finance, in consultation with 119 the department of revenue, shall annually conduct a multi-year budget forecast and evaluate the 120 potential prospective stress impacts of economic scenarios, to be determined by the secretary of 121 administration and finance, for at least the next 3 fiscal years including, but not limited to: (i) 122 notable causes of potential deficiencies and key risk factors impacting the state budget; (ii) 123 potential effects of economic changes on tax revenue collections and spending pressures; and 124 (iii) sufficiency of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund established in section 2H and other 125 reserve balances, as identified by the secretary, in offsetting potential revenue declines and 126 spending pressures. The executive office shall submit a report to the senate and house 127 committees on ways and means annually, not later than October 31, with the results of the multi- 128 year forecast and stress impact evaluation. 129 SECTION 20. Said chapter 29 is hereby further amended by inserting after section 130 2OOOOOO the following section:- 131 Section 2PPPPPP. (a) There shall be a separate, non-budgeted special revenue fund 132 known as the Retired Police Dog Care Fund, which shall be administered by the secretary of 133 public safety and security. The fund shall be credited with: (i) appropriations or other money 134 authorized or transferred by the general court and specifically designated to be credited to the 135 fund; (ii) funds from public and private sources including, but not limited to, gifts, grants and 136 donations; and (iii) interest earned on money in the fund. The unexpended balance in the fund at 137 7 the end of a fiscal year shall remain available for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years. No 138 expenditure made from the fund shall cause the fund to be in deficit. 139 (b) Amounts credited to the fund shall be expended, without further appropriation, to 140 make grants to nonprofit institutions to provide care and medical services to retired police dogs. 141 The secretary of public safety and security shall be responsible for ensuring that funds are 142 properly allocated to organizations for the care and medical needs of retired police dogs. For the 143 purposes of this section, “retired police dog” shall mean a dog that was owned by a police 144 department or police agency of the commonwealth, or any political subdivision thereof, and used 145 by the department or agency for official duties; provided, however, that “retired police dog” shall 146 include a police dog used by and retired from a federal agency operating in the commonwealth to 147 perform services within the commonwealth. 148 (c) Annually, not later than March 1, the secretary of public safety and security shall issue 149 a report to the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, the joint committee on public 150 safety and homeland security and the senate and house committees on ways and means on the 151 fund’s activities including, but not limited to, amounts credited to the fund, amounts expended 152 from the fund and any unexpended balance. 153 SECTION 21. Section 6D of said chapter 29, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is 154 hereby amended by striking out, in lines 24 to 26, inclusive, the words “set forth appropriations 155 funded from the Education and Transportation Fund and Education and Transportation 156 Innovation and Capital Fund” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- be a summary 157 table of appropriations made in other sections funded by receipts from the income surtax 158 pursuant to subsection (d) of section 4 of chapter 62. 159 8 SECTION 22. Section 1 of chapter 32 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by 160 section 21 of chapter 73 of the acts of 2025, is hereby further amended by inserting after the 161 definition of “Constitutional officers” the following definition:- 162 “Cost of Living Reserve Fund”, a fund established in subdivision (6B) of section 22 to 163 provide for the reservation of money for future cost of living liabilities of the retirement system; 164 provided, however, that there shall be 1 fund for the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement 165 systems and 1 fund each for any retirement system that opts in pursuant to said subdivision (6B) 166 of said section 22. 167 SECTION 23. Said section 1 of said chapter 32, as so amended, is hereby further 168 amended by inserting after the definition of “Employer” the following definition:- 169 “Excess investment income”, the amount in any calendar year where all gains from 170 invested funds of a retirement system results in earnings in excess of the investment return 171 assumption set in the system’s most recent actuarial valuation. Such amount, in excess of said 172 investment return assumption, shall be based on the market rate of return during a calendar year 173 on the balance of total assets of the system at the close of business on December 31 of the prior 174 calendar year, less the amount required to be derived by the investment return assumption set in 175 said valuation. Not later than 90 days after the end of said calendar year, the relevant actuary of a 176 system shall certify the total excess investment income of the system. 177 SECTION 24. Section 22 of said chapter 32, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is 178 hereby amended by striking out, in line 6, the word “seven”. 179 SECTION 25. Said section 22 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further 180 amended by striking out, in lines 9 and 10, the words “and the Commonwealth’s Pension 181 9 Liability Fund” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- the Commonwealth’s 182 Pension Liability Fund and the Cost of Living Reserve Fund. 183 SECTION 26. Paragraph (a) of subdivision (6) of said section 22 of said chapter 32, as so 184 appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following clause:- 185 (vi) In any calendar year, prior to making the transfers required by clause (iii), an amount 186 equal to 7.5 per cent of the excess investment income shall be transferred to the Cost of Living 187 Reserve Fund for the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement systems. For a system other than 188 the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement systems that has accepted subdivision (6B), an 189 amount equal to 7.5 per cent of the excess investment income shall be transferred to said 190 system’s Cost of Living Reserve Fund; provided, however, that no further transfers shall be made 191 pursuant to this clause to a system other than the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement 192 systems after completion of the transfer required by paragraph (d) of subdivision (6B). 193 SECTION 27. Said section 22 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further 194 amended by inserting after subdivision (6A) the following subdivision:- 195 (6B)(a) There shall be: (i) a Cost of Living Reserve Fund for the state employees’ and 196 teachers’ retirement system; and (ii) a Cost of Living Reserve Fund for each retirement system 197 other than the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement systems that accepts this subdivision 198 pursuant to paragraph (b). The Cost of Living Reserve Funds shall be credited all amounts set 199 aside pursuant to clause (vi) of paragraph (a) of subdivision (6) for the purpose of establishing a 200 reserve to meet future cost of living liabilities as provided in paragraph (h) of section 102 or 201 paragraphs (k), (l) or (m) of section 103, and increases to the maximum base amount as provided 202 in paragraph (i) of said section 102. Assets held in the Cost of Living Reserve Funds shall be 203 invested with all other assets of the system, but shall not be included in a system’s assets for 204 10 purposes of actuarial valuations until transferred to provide for increased liabilities as contained 205 in said paragraph (h) and (i) of said section 102 and said paragraphs (k), (l) and (m) of said 206 section 103. 207 (b) This subdivision shall take effect for systems, other than the state employees’ and 208 teachers’ retirement systems, upon its acceptance by a majority vote of the board of such system, 209 subject to approval of the legislative body. For the purposes of this subdivision, “legislative 210 body” shall mean: (i) in the case of a city, the city council in accordance with its charter; (ii) in 211 the case of a town, the town meeting; (iii) in the case of a district, the district members; and (iv) 212 in the case of an authority, the governing body. In the case of a county or regional retirement 213 system, this subdivision shall take effect upon its acceptance by the county or regional retirement 214 board advisory council at a meeting called for that purpose by the county or regional retirement 215 board. Acceptance of this subdivision shall be deemed to have occurred upon the filing of the 216 certification of such vote with the commission. A decision to accept this subdivision shall not be 217 revoked. 218 (c) This subdivision shall take effect automatically for the state employees’ and teachers’ 219 retirement systems. 220 (d) Until the transfer required by this paragraph has occurred, the actuary shall annually 221 determine and certify the actuarial present value of the total increase in the liabilities of a system 222 attributable to the additional benefits provided in paragraph (h) of section 102 or paragraphs (k), 223 (l) or (m) of section 103. Upon certification that the balance of a system’s Cost of Living Reserve 224 Fund is not less than the amount so determined: (i) an amount equal to the amount certified for 225 the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement systems shall be transferred from the Cost of 226 Living Reserve Fund to the applicable Pension Reserve Fund established under subdivision (6A); 227 11 and (ii) the entire balance of the Cost of Living Reserve Fund of any system other than the state 228 employees’ and teachers’ retirement systems shall be transferred to the Pension Reserve Fund of 229 that system. The transfer required by this paragraph shall occur only once with respect to each 230 Cost of Living Reserve Fund. 231 SECTION 28. Subdivision (1) of section 22C of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is 232 hereby amended by striking out the third paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following 233 paragraph:- 234 Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, appropriations or transfers 235 made to the Commonwealth’s Pension Liability Fund in fiscal years 2027 to 2029, inclusive, 236 shall be made in accordance with the following funding schedule: (i) $5,130,518,640 in fiscal 237 year 2027; (ii) $5,335,739,386 in fiscal year 2028; and (iii) $5,549,168,961 in fiscal year 2029. 238 Notwithstanding any provision of this subdivision to the contrary, any adjustments to these 239 amounts shall be limited to increases in the schedule amounts for each of the specified years. 240 SECTION 29. Said chapter 32 is hereby further amended by inserting after section 65J 241 the following section:- 242 Section 65K. Notwithstanding sections 65A to 65J, inclusive, or any other general or 243 special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a judge or justice who is eligible for retirement 244 benefits pursuant to said sections 65A to 65J, inclusive, shall be provided written notice by the 245 retirement board upon entry into service that if they qualify as a veteran who served in the armed 246 forces of the United States, they shall be entitled to credit for active service in the armed services 247 of the United States for purposes of calculating the minimum number of years a judge or justice 248 must serve before eligibility for receipt of a pension, which credited service shall be considered 249 to have run continuously with judicial service for purposes of said sections 65A to 65J, inclusive; 250 12 provided, however, that such active service shall not be credited until such member, prior to or 251 within 1 year of vesting pursuant to this chapter, has paid into the annuity savings fund of such 252 system, in 1 sum or in installments, upon such terms and conditions as the board may prescribe, 253 makeup payments, for each year of creditable service sought, of an amount equal to 10 per cent 254 of the regular annual compensation of the member when said member entered the retirement 255 system; provided further, that such creditable service shall not be construed to include service for 256 more than 4 years; and provided further, that such creditable service shall not be allowed for any 257 period of active service for which said veteran has received credit in any retirement system 258 governed by this chapter, including, but not limited to, non-judicial membership in the state 259 employees’ retirement system. This section shall apply to national guard and active reserve 260 personnel, both former and present. Creditable service time, both enlisted and commissioned, 261 may be applied toward retirement on a ratio of 5 years of national guard service or 5 years of 262 active reserve service substitutable for each year of active service. National guard and active 263 reserve personnel shall not be precluded from making said purchase if they qualify as a veteran 264 after vesting or if they reach the maximum of 4 years of eligible service purchase after vesting 265 and qualifying as a veteran; provided, however, that they enter into a purchase agreement within 266 5 years of the last occurring event. 267 SECTION 30. Section 91 of said chapter 32, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is 268 hereby amended by striking out, in line 101, the figure “$15,000” and inserting in place thereof 269 the following figure:- $25,000. 270 SECTION 31. Section 91A of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 271 striking out, in line 27, the figure “$15,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- 272 $25,000. 273 13 SECTION 32. Section 102 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 274 striking out, in line 34, the words “which is $13,000 or more” and inserting in place thereof the 275 following words:- which is equal to or greater than the maximum base amount established 276 pursuant to paragraph (i). 277 SECTION 33. Said section 102 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further 278 amended by striking out, in line 38, the words “to the sum of $13,000” and inserting in place 279 thereof the following words:- to said maximum base amount. 280 SECTION 34. Said section 102 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further 281 amended by striking out, in line 46, the figure “$13,000” and inserting in place thereof the 282 following words:- said maximum base amount. 283 SECTION 35. Said section 102 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further 284 amended by inserting after the word “years”, in line 48, the following words:- and any additional 285 benefit paid in accordance with paragraph (h). 286 SECTION 36. Said section 102 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further 287 amended by adding the following 2 paragraphs:- 288 (h)(1) Upon the transfer of funds from the Cost of Living Reserve Fund to the Pension 289 Reserve Fund, as provided by paragraph (d) of subdivision (6B) of section 22, every member of 290 the state employees’ retirement system and the teachers’ retirement system who has attained at 291 least 10 full years of retirement but less than 15 full years of retirement as of June 30 of the prior 292 fiscal year and receives a cost of living increase shall receive annually an additional $100 benefit 293 to said increase. Said $100 benefit shall be granted only to members of the state employees’ 294 retirement system and the teachers’ retirement system who retired before July 1, 2020 with 20 or 295 more years of creditable service and whose total annual retirement benefit is less than 80 per cent 296 14 of the average annual salary as determined by the retirement system’s most recent actuarial 297 valuation; provided, however, that those members who retired with a disability benefit under 298 section 6, 7 or 26 shall be eligible with less than 20 years of creditable service. Any surviving 299 beneficiary of a deceased member who would otherwise be eligible for the aforesaid additional 300 benefit under this paragraph, including those beneficiaries receiving a benefit under section 9, 301 12, 100 or 101, shall receive said additional benefit if it is determined that they are eligible by the 302 retirement board in which they are a participant. 303 (2) Upon the transfer of funds from the Cost of Living Reserve Fund to the Pension 304 Reserve Fund, as provided by paragraph (d) of subdivision (6B) of section 22, every member of 305 the state employees’ retirement system and the teachers’ retirement system who has attained at 306 least 15 full years of retirement but less than 20 full years of retirement as of June 30 of the prior 307 fiscal year and receives a cost of living increase shall receive annually an additional $200 benefit 308 to said increase. Said $200 benefit shall be granted only to members of the state employees’ 309 retirement system and the teachers’ retirement system who retired before July 1, 2020 with 20 or 310 more years of creditable service and whose total annual retirement benefit is less than 80 per cent 311 of the average annual salary as determined by the retirement system’s most recent actuarial 312 valuation; provided, however, that those members who retired with a disability benefit under 313 section 6, 7 or 26 shall be eligible with less than 20 years of creditable service. Any surviving 314 beneficiary of a deceased member who would otherwise be eligible for the aforesaid additional 315 benefit under this paragraph, including those beneficiaries receiving a benefit under section 9, 316 12, 100 or 101, shall receive said additional benefit if it is determined that they are eligible by the 317 retirement board in which they are a participant. 318 15 (3) Upon the transfer of funds from the Cost of Living Reserve Fund to the Pension 319 Reserve Fund, as provided by paragraph (d) of subdivision (6B) of section 22, every member of 320 the state employees’ retirement system and the teachers’ retirement system who has attained at 321 least 20 full years of retirement as of June 30 of the prior fiscal year and receives a cost of living 322 increase shall receive annually an additional $300 benefit to said increase. Said $300 benefit 323 shall be granted only to members of the state employees’ retirement system and the teachers’ 324 retirement system who retired before July 1, 2020 with 20 or more years of creditable service 325 and whose total annual retirement benefit is less than 80 per cent of the average annual salary as 326 determined by the retirement system’s most recent actuarial valuation; provided, however, that 327 those members who retired with a disability benefit under section 6, 7 or 26 shall be eligible with 328 less than 20 years of creditable service. Any surviving beneficiary of a deceased member who 329 would otherwise be eligible for the aforesaid additional benefit under this paragraph, including 330 those beneficiaries receiving a benefit under section 9, 12, 100 or 101, shall receive said 331 additional benefit if it is determined that they are eligible by the retirement board in which they 332 are a participant. 333 (i) For the purposes of this section, the maximum base amount shall initially be $13,000. 334 Following the completion of the transfer required by paragraph (d) of subdivision (6B) of section 335 22, if in any calendar year in which the actuary certifies that the balance of the Cost of Living 336 Reserve Fund, including the amount required to be credited to the fund for that calendar year, is 337 not less than the actuarial present value of the total increase in system liabilities attributable to an 338 increase of $1,000 in the maximum base amount, the maximum base amount shall be increased 339 by $1,000, effective July 1 of the next fiscal year; provided, however, that the amount equal to 340 said actuarial present value of the total increase in system liabilities shall be transferred from the 341 16 Cost of Living Reserve Fund to the Commonwealth’s Pension Liability Fund before such 342 increase shall take effect. 343 SECTION 37. Section 103 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 344 inserting after the word “applied”, in line 51, the following words:- , including any additional 345 benefit paid in accordance with paragraphs (k), (l) and (m). 346 SECTION 38. Said section 103 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further 347 amended by adding the following 4 paragraphs:- 348 (k) Upon acceptance of this paragraph as provided in paragraph (n), and upon the transfer 349 of funds from the Cost of Living Reserve Fund to the Pension Reserve Fund, as provided by 350 paragraph (d) of subdivision (6B) of section 22, every member of a retirement system other than 351 the state employees’ retirement system and the teachers’ retirement system who has attained at 352 least 10 full years of retirement but less than 15 full years of retirement as of June 30 of the prior 353 fiscal year and receives a cost of living increase pursuant to this section, shall receive annually 354 an additional $100 benefit to said increase. Said $100 benefit shall be granted only to members 355 of a retirement system, other than the state employees’ retirement system and the teachers’ 356 retirement system, who retired before July 1, 2020 with 20 or more years of creditable service 357 and whose total annual retirement benefit is less than 80 per cent of the average annual salary as 358 determined by their retirement system’s most recent actuarial valuation; provided, however, that 359 those members who retired with a disability benefit under section 6, 7 or 26 shall be eligible with 360 less than 20 years of creditable service. Any surviving beneficiary of a deceased member who 361 would otherwise be eligible for the aforesaid additional benefit under this paragraph, including 362 those beneficiaries receiving a benefit under section 9, 12, 100 or 101, shall receive said 363 17 additional benefit if it is determined that they are eligible by the board of the system in which 364 they are a participant. 365 (l) Upon acceptance of this paragraph as provided in paragraph (n), and upon the transfer 366 of funds from the Cost of Living Reserve Fund to the Pension Reserve Fund, as provided by 367 paragraph (d) of subdivision (6B) of section 22, every member of a retirement system other than 368 the state employees’ retirement system and the teachers’ retirement system who has attained at 369 least 15 full years of retirement but less than 20 full years of retirement as of June 30 of the prior 370 fiscal year and receives a cost of living increase pursuant to this section, shall receive annually 371 an additional $200 benefit to said increase. Said $200 benefit shall be granted only to members 372 of a retirement system, other than the state employees’ retirement system and the teachers’ 373 retirement system, who retired before July 1, 2020 with 20 or more years of creditable service 374 and whose total annual retirement benefit is less than 80 per cent of the average annual salary as 375 determined by their retirement system’s most recent actuarial valuation; provided, however, that 376 those members who retired with a disability benefit under section 6, 7 or 26 shall be eligible with 377 less than 20 years of creditable service. Any surviving beneficiary of a deceased member who 378 would otherwise be eligible for the aforesaid additional benefit under this paragraph, including 379 those beneficiaries receiving a benefit under section 9, 12, 100 or 101, shall receive said 380 additional benefit if it is determined that they are eligible by the board of the system in which 381 they are a participant. 382 (m) Upon acceptance of this paragraph as provided in paragraph (n), and upon the 383 transfer of funds from the Cost of Living Reserve Fund to the Pension Reserve Fund, as provided 384 by paragraph (d) of subdivision (6B) of section 22, every member of a retirement system other 385 than the state employees’ retirement system and the teachers’ retirement system who has attained 386 18 at least 20 full years of retirement as of June 30 of the prior fiscal year and receives a cost of 387 living increase pursuant to this section, shall receive annually an additional $300 benefit to said 388 increase. Said $300 benefit shall be granted only to members of a retirement system, other than 389 the state employees’ retirement system and the teachers’ retirement system, who retired before 390 July 1, 2020 with 20 or more years of creditable service and whose total annual retirement 391 benefit is less than 80 per cent of the average annual salary as determined by their retirement 392 system’s most recent actuarial valuation; provided, however, that those members who retired 393 with a disability benefit under section 6, 7 or 26 shall be eligible with less than 20 years of 394 creditable service. Any surviving beneficiary of a deceased member who would otherwise be 395 eligible for the aforesaid additional benefit under this paragraph, including those beneficiaries 396 receiving a benefit under section 9, 12, 100 or 101, shall receive said additional benefit if it is 397 determined that they are eligible by the board of the system in which they are a participant. 398 (n) Paragraphs (k), (l) or (m) shall take effect for systems other than the state employees’ 399 retirement system and the teachers’ retirement system upon its acceptance by a majority vote of 400 the board of such system, subject to the approval of the legislative body, and subject to its 401 additional acceptance of subdivision (6B) of section 22. For the purpose of this paragraph, 402 “legislative body” shall mean: (i) in the case of a city, the city council in accordance with its 403 charter; (ii) in the case of a town, the town meeting; (iii) in the case of a district, the district 404 members; and (iv) in the case of an authority, the governing body. In the case of a county or 405 regional system, acceptance of said paragraphs (k), (l) or (m) shall be by the county or regional 406 retirement board advisory council at a meeting called for that purpose by the county or regional 407 retirement board. Acceptance of this paragraph shall be deemed to have occurred upon the filing 408 19 of the certification of such vote with the commission. A decision to accept this paragraph shall 409 not be revoked. 410 SECTION 39. Chapter 32A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after 411 section 17Z the following section:- 412 Section 17AA. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context 413 clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: 414 “Cost sharing”, a deductible, coinsurance, copayments and any maximum limitation on 415 the application of such a deductible, coinsurance, copayment or similar out-of-pocket expense. 416 “Health care provider”, as defined in section 1 of chapter 111. 417 “HIV”, human immunodeficiency virus. 418 “HIV prevention drug”, any pre-exposure prophylaxis drug approved for the prevention 419 of HIV by the federal Food and Drug Administration, including any ancillary or support health 420 service determined by the secretary of health and human services to be necessary to: (i) ensure 421 that a drug is prescribed or administered to a person who is not infected with HIV and has no 422 medical contraindications to the use of a drug; and (ii) monitor a person to ensure the safe and 423 effective ongoing use of a drug through: (A) office visits; (B) laboratory testing; (C) testing for a 424 sexually transmitted infection; (D) medication self-management and adherence counseling; or 425 (E) any other health service specified as part of comprehensive HIV prevention drug services by 426 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the federal Centers for Disease Control and 427 Prevention, the United States Preventive Services Task Force or an equivalent state-authorized 428 body with responsibility to identify health services that are components of comprehensive HIV 429 prevention drug services. 430 20 (b) The commission shall provide any active or retired employee of the commonwealth, 431 insured under the commission, coverage for an HIV prevention drug. There shall be no: (i) 432 patient cost sharing; or (ii) prior authorization, step therapy or any other protocol that could 433 restrict or delay the dispensing of any HIV prevention drug. 434 (c) The commission shall not refuse, reject or deny a prescription for any covered HIV 435 prevention drug on the basis of the type of health care provider issuing the prescription for an 436 HIV prevention drug or the venue or practice setting of the health care provider issuing the 437 prescription; provided, that the health care provider shall be licensed to prescribe medications. 438 SECTION 40. Section 5 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 439 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “sent”, in lines 31 and 44, each 440 time it appears, the following words:- electronically or. 441 SECTION 41. Said section 5 of said chapter 40A, as so appearing, is hereby further 442 amended by inserting, after the word “notice”, in line 37, the following words:- electronically or. 443 SECTION 42. Section 6 of said chapter 40A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 444 striking out, in line 3, the word “issued” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- or 445 other entitlement applied for under this chapter. 446 SECTION 43. The first paragraph of said section 6 of said chapter 40A, as so appearing, 447 is hereby amended by inserting after the second sentence the following sentence:- provided, 448 however, notwithstanding the foregoing, pre-existing nonconforming structures or residential 449 uses that do not conform to zoning because of lot size or shape, frontage, lot coverage or floor 450 area ratio requirements may be extended or altered as of right, without the need for a finding by 451 the special permit granting authority under this paragraph, if such extension or alteration 452 complies with the current dimensional regulations regarding height, stories and setback. 453 21 SECTION 44. Said section 6 of said chapter 40A, as so appearing, is hereby further 454 amended by inserting after the word “use”, in line 21, the following words:- or structure. 455 SECTION 45. Said section 6 of said chapter 40A is hereby further amended by striking 456 out the second and third paragraphs, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following 457 2 paragraphs:- 458 A zoning ordinance or by-law shall provide that construction or operations under a 459 building permit shall conform to any subsequent amendment of the ordinance or by-law unless 460 the use or construction is commenced not more than 24 months after the issuance of the last 461 permit necessary for construction and, in cases involving construction, unless such construction 462 is continued through to completion as continuously and expeditiously as is reasonable. The 24- 463 month period shall be tolled during any time the applicant is actively seeking or obtaining other 464 necessary permits. Construction or operations under a special permit issued pursuant to section 9 465 or site plan approval pursuant to the local ordinance or by-law shall conform to any subsequent 466 amendment of the zoning ordinance or by-law or of any other local land use regulations unless 467 the use or construction is commenced within a period of 3 years after the issuance of the special 468 permit or site plan approval and, in cases involving construction, unless such construction is 469 continued through to completion as continuously and expeditiously as is reasonable. For the 470 purpose of the preceding sentence, construction involving the redevelopment of previously 471 disturbed land shall be deemed to have commenced upon substantial investment in site 472 preparation or infrastructure construction, and construction of developments intended to proceed 473 in phases shall proceed expeditiously, but not continuously, among phases. 474 A zoning ordinance or by-law may define and regulate nonconforming uses and 475 structures abandoned or not used for a period of 4 years or more. 476 22 SECTION 46. Said section 6 of said chapter 40A, as so appearing, is hereby further 477 amended by striking out, in lines 51 and 52, and in lines 60 and 61, the words “for single and 478 two-family residential use”, each time they appear. 479 SECTION 47. Said chapter 40A is hereby further amended by striking out section 10, as 480 so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- 481 Section 10. The permit granting authority shall, after a public hearing for which notice 482 has been given by publication and posting as provided under section 11 and by mailing to all 483 parties in interest, grant upon appeal or upon petition with respect to particular land or structures 484 a variance from the terms of the applicable zoning ordinance or by-law if the permit granting 485 authority specifically finds that a strict enforcement of the ordinance or by-law would result in a 486 practical difficulty. In making its determination, the permit granting authority shall weigh the 487 benefits to the appellant or petitioner and to the public interest, including the interest in 488 supporting the production of housing against the detriment to the public health, safety and 489 welfare of the neighborhood, and may also consider: (i) whether the practical difficulty relates to 490 soil conditions, shape or topography of such land or structures; (ii) whether the strict 491 enforcement would impose a financial hardship on the appellant or petitioner; (iii) whether the 492 benefit sought by the appellant or petitioner can be achieved by some other method feasible for 493 the appellant or petitioner to achieve; and (iv) whether the practical difficulty was self-created. 494 Except where local ordinances or by-laws expressly permit variances for use, no variance 495 may authorize a use or activity other than residential, not otherwise permitted in the district in 496 which the land or structure is located; provided, however, that such variances properly granted 497 prior to January 1, 1976, but limited in time, may be extended on the same terms and conditions 498 that were in effect for such variance when it was originally granted. If the rights authorized by a 499 23 variance are not exercised within 2 years after the variance was granted, which shall not include 500 the time required to pursue other entitlements necessary to construct the project authorized by the 501 variance or await the determination of an appeal referred to in section 17, such rights shall lapse; 502 provided, however, that the permit granting authority, in its discretion and upon written 503 application by the grantee of such rights, may extend the time for exercise of those rights for a 504 period not to exceed 2 years; and provided further, that the application for an extension shall be 505 filed with the permit granting authority prior to the expiration of the 2-year period. If the permit 506 granting authority does not grant an extension within 30 days of the date of application therefor 507 and, upon the expiration of the original 2-year period, such rights shall only be reestablished 508 after notice and a new hearing pursuant to this section. 509 SECTION 48. Section 11 of said chapter 40A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 510 inserting after the word “sent”, in line 8, the following words:- electronically or. 511 SECTION 49. Said section 11 of said chapter 40A, as so appearing, is hereby further 512 amended by inserting after the word “notice”, in line 23, the following words:- electronically or. 513 SECTION 50. Chapter 41 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 514 97B1/2, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- 515 Section 97B1/2. (a) A hospital licensed pursuant to chapter 111 and all other medical 516 facilities that conduct medical forensic examinations shall notify a local law enforcement agency 517 at the time the evidence of a sexual assault is obtained and not later than 24 hours after using a 518 new kit for the collection of sexual assault evidence. 519 (b) Local law enforcement agencies shall: 520 (1) take possession of the sexual assault evidence kit from hospitals and other medical 521 facilities that conduct medical forensic examinations within 3 business days of notification; and 522 24 (2) submit new sexual assault evidence kits to the crime laboratory within the department 523 of state police or the police department of a municipality that operates a crime laboratory and has 524 a population of more than 150,000, in the case of a sexual assault alleged to have taken place in 525 that municipality, within 7 business days of taking possession; provided, however, that 526 noninvestigatory sexual assault evidence kits associated with a victim who has not yet filed a 527 report with a law enforcement agency shall not be subject to the 7-day requirement; provided 528 further, that noninvestigatory sexual assault evidence kits shall be safely stored by law 529 enforcement in a manner that preserves evidence for the duration of the statute of limitations for 530 all sexual assault and rape cases; and provided further, that all sexual assault evidence kits shall 531 be retained for at least 15 years. 532 (c) The crime laboratory within the department of state police or the police department of 533 a municipality that operates a crime laboratory and has a population of more than 150,000, in the 534 case of a sexual assault alleged to have taken place in that municipality, shall test all sexual 535 assault evidence kits within 30 days of receipt from a local law enforcement agency, 536 notwithstanding the statute of limitations on the underlying offense. 537 (d) In cases where testing results in a DNA profile, the crime laboratory shall enter the 538 full profile into CODIS and the state DNA database. 539 (e) Each sexual assault evidence kit shall be entered into the statewide sexual assault 540 evidence kit tracking system pursuant to section 18X of chapter 6A. 541 SECTION 51. Section 5 of chapter 53 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby 542 amended by striking out, in line 4, the word “residences” and inserting in place thereof the 543 following words:- municipalities of residence. 544 25 SECTION 52. Section 16 of said chapter 53, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 545 inserting after the word “year”, in line 5, the following words:- ; provided, however, that the 546 street address, street number and other information identifying the personal residence of a 547 candidate that appears on a certificate of nomination or nomination paper shall not be a public 548 record and shall be redacted from any copy of the candidate’s nomination papers made available 549 for public inspection, except upon a written certification by the requestor, in a form prescribed by 550 the state secretary and signed under the penalties of perjury, that the information is sought solely 551 for the purpose of verifying or challenging the candidate’s legal qualifications for nomination or 552 election to the office sought. 553 SECTION 53. Section 34 of said chapter 53, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 554 striking out the fifth paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:- 555 Against the name of a candidate for an elective office or for state committee shall be 556 printed the candidate’s municipality of residence. Against the name of a candidate for a ward or 557 town committee shall be printed the ward or precinct where the candidate resides, or both ward 558 and precinct, as applicable. 559 SECTION 54. Section 106 of said chapter 53, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 560 striking out the word “or”, in line 11, and inserting in place thereof the following words:- office 561 shall be printed the candidate’s precinct or ward of residence, or both. Against the name of a 562 candidate for. 563 SECTION 55. Section 41 of chapter 54 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby 564 amended by striking out, in lines 6 and 7, the words “he resides, with the name of the street and 565 the number, if any, of his residence” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- the 566 candidate resides. 567 26 SECTION 56. The second paragraph of said section 41 of said chapter 54, as so 568 appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence and inserting in place thereof the 569 following 2 sentences:- There shall be added to the name of each candidate for a county office 570 the name of the city or town where the candidate resides. There shall be added to the name of 571 each candidate for city or town office the ward or precinct where the candidate resides, or both 572 ward and precinct, as applicable. 573 SECTION 57. Said section 41 of said chapter 54, as so appearing, is hereby further 574 amended by striking out, in lines 28 to 29, inclusive, the words “the name of the street on which 575 he resides, with his street number, if any, and”. 576 SECTION 58. Section 41A of said chapter 54, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 577 striking out, in line 5, the words “christian names and addresses” and inserting in place thereof 578 the following words:- first names. 579 SECTION 59. Section 42 of said chapter 54, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 580 striking out, in lines 41 and 44, the word “addresses” and inserting in place thereof, in each 581 instance, the following words:- municipalities of residence. 582 SECTION 60. Section 49 of said chapter 54, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 583 striking out, in lines 2 and 3, the word “residences” and inserting in place thereof the following 584 words:- municipalities of residence. 585 SECTION 61. Section 50 of said chapter 54, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 586 striking out, in line 2 and 3, the words “residences and” and inserting in place thereof the 587 following words:- wards or precincts of residence, or both, as applicable, and. 588 27 SECTION 62. Section 51 of said chapter 54, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 589 striking out, in line 3, the word “residences” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- 590 wards or precincts of residence, or both, as applicable. 591 SECTION 63. Section 1B of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as amended by section 25 592 of chapter 14 of the acts 2025, is hereby further amended by adding the following paragraph:- 593 The board shall establish a school meal nutrition standards advisory council to advise the 594 commissioner on nutrition standards for meals served in schools, including, but not limited to, 595 the implementation of the recommendations of the school meal nutrition standards commission, 596 established in section 77 of chapter 28 of the acts of 2023. The council shall: (i) provide ongoing 597 guidance in the development of comprehensive and strengthened nutrition standards aligned with 598 the most current public health guidance and evidence-based nutrition standards; (ii) provide 599 ongoing feasibility assessments; and (iii) work with school food authorities and other 600 stakeholders to reduce barriers to feasibility of implementation on issues, including, but not 601 limited to, procurement, facilities and workforce training. The members of the council shall serve 602 without compensation but may be reimbursed, subject to appropriation, for necessary expenses 603 reasonably incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the council. The council 604 shall consist of the following 11 members: 6 members appointed by the governor, who shall be 605 school nutrition operators or registered dieticians representing geographically, racially and socio- 606 economically diverse school districts; a representative from Project Bread – The Walk for 607 Hunger, Inc.; a representative from the School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts, Inc.; a 608 representative from the Massachusetts Healthy School Lunch Coalition; a representative from 609 Massachusetts Farm to School Project, LLC; and a representative from the Massachusetts Food 610 System Collaborative. Members shall serve for a term of 3 years. Members serving on the 611 28 council shall represent a reasonable statewide geographic balance. The council shall meet not 612 less than 4 times per year. The council shall elect from among its members a chair to serve for a 613 term of 3 years who may appoint other officers as necessary. 614 SECTION 64. Chapter 70 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 615 4, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- 616 Section 4. (a) Upon action of the general court, there shall be a foundation budget review 617 commission to review the way foundation budgets are calculated and to make recommendations 618 for potential changes in those calculations as the commission deems appropriate for 619 prekindergarten to grade 12, inclusive; provided, however, that the commission shall be 620 established not less than every 10 years. The commission shall seek to determine the educational 621 programs and services necessary to achieve the commonwealth’s educational goals and to 622 prepare students to achieve passing scores on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment 623 System examinations. The review shall include, but not be limited to, components of the 624 foundation budget created pursuant to section 3 and subsequent changes made to the foundation 625 budget by law. The commission shall seek to determine and recommend measures to promote the 626 adoption of ways in which resources can be most effectively utilized and consider various 627 models of efficient and effective resource allocation. In conducting the review, the commissioner 628 of elementary and secondary education and the commissioner of revenue shall provide to the 629 commission any data and information the commissioners consider relevant to the commission’s 630 charge. 631 (b) Members of the commission shall consist of: the senate and house chairs of the joint 632 committee on education, who shall serve as co-chairs; the secretary of education, or a designee; 633 the commissioner of elementary and secondary education, or a designee; the commissioner of 634 29 early education and care, or a designee; the secretary of administration and finance, or a 635 designee; a representative from the department of revenue’s division of local services; the 636 speaker of the house of representatives, or a designee; the president of the senate, or a designee; 637 the minority leader of the house of representatives, or a designee; the minority leader of the 638 senate, or a designee; the governor, or a designee; the chair of the senate committee on ways and 639 means, or a designee; the chair of the house committee on ways and means, or a designee; the 640 director of rural affairs of the executive office of economic development, or a designee; the 641 president of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, Inc.; the executive director of the 642 Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, Inc.; the president of the Massachusetts 643 Association of School Committees, Inc.; the president of the Massachusetts Association of 644 School Superintendents, Inc.; the executive director of the Massachusetts Charter Public School 645 Association, Inc.; the president of the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts; the 646 executive director of the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators, Inc.; the 647 president of the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools, Inc.; the president of the 648 Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation; the executive director of the Tufts University’s Center for 649 State Policy Analysis; the president of the Massachusetts Association of School Business 650 Officials; president and chief executive officer of The Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Inc.; 651 and 1 member to be appointed by the governor who shall have experience in elementary and 652 secondary education finance or municipal finance in the commonwealth. 653 (c) Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services but may 654 be reimbursed for the reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out their responsibilities as 655 members of the commission. The commissioner of elementary and secondary education shall 656 furnish staff and other support for the work of the commission. It shall not constitute a violation 657 30 of chapter 268A for a person employed by a school district to serve on the commission or to 658 participate in commission deliberations that may have a financial impact on the district 659 employing that person or on the rate at which that person may be compensated. The commission 660 may establish procedures to ensure that no such person participates in commission deliberations 661 that may directly affect the school districts employing any such person or that may directly affect 662 the rate at which any such person is compensated. 663 (d) Prior to issuing its recommendations, the commission shall conduct at least 4 public 664 hearings across geographically diverse regions of the commonwealth. The commission shall file 665 its report with findings and recommendations, including any legislative or regulatory changes 666 that may be necessary to implement its recommendations, by filing the same with the clerks of 667 the house of representatives and the senate, the house and senate committees on ways and means; 668 and the joint committee on education. The report shall be made publicly available on the website 669 of the department of elementary and secondary education. 670 SECTION 65. Section 89 of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby 671 amended by striking out subsection (mm) and inserting in place thereof the following 2 672 subsections:- 673 (mm) The enrollment and accountability data for each Horace Mann charter school shall 674 be included in the enrollment and accountability data, as a whole, for the district in which the 675 school is located. 676 (nn) The board shall promulgate regulations for implementation and enforcement of this 677 section. 678 31 SECTION 66. Section 5A of chapter 71B of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby 679 amended by inserting after the definition of “Approved costs threshold” the following 680 definition:- 681 “Detailed cost components”, a breakdown of costs on either a per-trip or per-invoice 682 basis that shall include, but shall not be limited to: (i) labor; (ii) capital or fleet and vehicle 683 acquisition; (iii) fuel and vehicle maintenance; (iv) insurance; (v) overhead; (vi) profit; and (vii) 684 other costs that make up the total amount being charged to the school districts. 685 SECTION 67. Said section 5A of said chapter 71B, as so appearing, is hereby further 686 amended by inserting after subsection (b) the following subsection:- 687 (b½)(1) Each school district providing required out-of-district transportation pursuant to 688 subsection (b) shall include, in each district’s solicitation documents, a breakdown of detailed 689 cost components. 690 (2) Each vendor shall include detailed cost components in their submissions to school 691 districts for bids or quotes in the competitive procurement process. The detailed cost components 692 shall be included in: (i) the contract between the school district and the vendor; and (ii) all future 693 invoices. 694 (3) Annually, each school district shall submit the detailed cost components to the 695 department in its report. The department shall analyze the detailed cost components and report to 696 the chairs of the joint committee on education cost trends for out-of-district transportation. 697 SECTION 68. Said chapter 71B is hereby further amended by inserting after section 5A 698 the following section:- 699 Section 5A 1/2. (a)(1) The department shall establish and maintain an electronic 700 centralized database of: (i) procurement and contract documents for all out-of-district 701 32 transportation pursuant to subsection (b) of section 5A; and (ii) a list of licensed special 702 education out-of-district school transportation providers under contract with districts pursuant to 703 section 5A. The database shall be searchable and accessible to all districts. The database shall 704 include, but shall not be limited to: (i) copies of each procurement document and signed contract 705 provided pursuant to paragraph (2); and (ii) transportation vendor information, including, but not 706 limited to, compliance history, the areas where service is provided, ownership structure and 707 contract history with any district. 708 (2) Each district shall submit a copy of each procurement document and signed contract 709 to the department not later than 30 days after the contract is signed. Not later than 30 days after 710 receipt, the department shall add each document to the database established in paragraph (1). 711 (b)(1) The department shall establish and annually update guidelines for districts on best 712 practices for school transportation procurement, including, but not limited to, out-of-district 713 transportation. The guidelines shall include, but shall not be limited to: (i) information on laws 714 and regulations impacting transportation requirements; (ii) best practices for managing costs; (iii) 715 transportation planning and operations; and (iv) managing reimbursement requests. In 716 establishing and updating the guidelines, the department shall consult with the districts with the 717 highest utilization rates and highest costs of out-of-district transportation. 718 (2) The guidelines established in paragraph (1) shall be available to all districts on the 719 department’s website; provided, however, that the department shall annually identify and provide 720 the guidelines and additional assistance, as determined by the department, to: (i) the 20 districts 721 with the highest out-of-district transportation costs; and (ii) any district where transportation is 722 contributing to underperformance and inequity. 723 33 SECTION 69. Section 8 of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 724 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “vehicle”, in line 54, the 725 following words:- and a module on the dangers of wrong way driving and strategies and 726 techniques for motorists to prevent wrong way driving. 727 SECTION 70. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after 728 section 110E the following section:- 729 Section 110F. (a) Not later than 30 days after a family’s entry into a temporary emergency 730 assistance shelter pursuant to section 30 of chapter 23B, domestic violence shelter, substance use 731 disorder and recovery shelter or non-emergency assistance shelter, any child under the age of 3 732 years old shall be referred to a certified early intervention professional for an early intervention 733 evaluation and assessment, pursuant to the department’s early intervention operational standards. 734 The referral shall be made by shelter staff, case managers, medical providers or others. If 735 applicable, early intervention services shall be rendered once an evaluation and determination of 736 need have been established by a certified early intervention professional. 737 (b) The department, in consultation with the executive office of housing and livable 738 communities, shall promulgate regulations pursuant to chapter 30A to implement this section. 739 SECTION 71. Section 10A of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 740 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the words “The division”, in lines 21 741 and 28, each time they appear, and inserting in place thereof the following words:- Subject to the 742 receipt of all necessary federal approvals and availability of federal financial participation, the 743 division and its contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations, 744 behavioral health management firms and third-party administrators under contract to a Medicaid 745 managed care organization, accountable care organization or primary care clinician plan. 746 34 SECTION 72. Said chapter 118E is hereby further amended by inserting after section 747 10Z the following section:- 748 Section 10AA. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context 749 clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: 750 “Health care provider”, as defined in section 1 of chapter 111. 751 “HIV”, human immunodeficiency virus. 752 “HIV prevention drug”, any pre-exposure prophylaxis drug approved for the prevention 753 of HIV by the federal Food and Drug Administration, including any ancillary or support health 754 service determined by the secretary of health and human services to be necessary to: (i) ensure 755 that a drug is prescribed or administered to a person who is not infected with HIV and has no 756 medical contraindications to the use of a drug; and (ii) monitor a person to ensure the safe and 757 effective ongoing use of a drug through: (A) office visits; (B) laboratory testing; (C) testing for a 758 sexually transmitted infection; (D) medication self-management and adherence counseling; or 759 (E) any other health service specified as part of comprehensive HIV prevention drug services by 760 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the federal Centers for Disease Control and 761 Prevention, the United States Preventive Services Task Force or an equivalent state-authorized 762 body with responsibility to identify health services that are components of comprehensive HIV 763 prevention drug services. 764 (b) The division and its contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance 765 organizations, behavioral health management firms and third-party administrators under contract 766 to a Medicaid managed care organization, accountable care organization or primary care 767 clinician plan shall provide coverage for an HIV prevention drug. There shall be no: (i) patient 768 35 cost sharing; or (ii) prior authorization, step therapy or any other protocol that could restrict or 769 delay the dispensing of any HIV prevention drug. 770 (c) The division and its contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance 771 organizations, behavioral health management firms and third party administrators under contract 772 to a Medicaid managed care organization, accountable care organization or primary care 773 clinician plan shall not refuse, reject or deny a prescription for any covered HIV prevention drug 774 on the basis of the type of health care provider issuing the prescription for an HIV prevention 775 drug or the venue or practice setting of the health care provider issuing the prescription; 776 provided, however, that the health care provider shall be licensed to prescribe medications. 777 SECTION 73. Section 69 of said chapter 118E, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, 778 is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:- 779 (e) Notwithstanding 101 CMR 614.00 and any successor rules or regulations or any other 780 general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the office shall not apply a payment 781 adjustment with respect to a shortfall allocation to a federally qualified community health center 782 established under chapter 147 of the acts of 1995. 783 SECTION 74. The second paragraph of section 24 of chapter 119 of the General Laws, as 784 so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the fifth sentence and inserting in place thereof 785 the following sentence:- If the identity or whereabouts of a parent is unknown, the petitioner 786 shall, upon motion and with leave of the court, cause notice to be served upon such parent by: (i) 787 publication once a week for 3 consecutive weeks in any newspaper as the court may order; (ii) 788 publication on a website designed for such purpose for 3 consecutive weeks; or (iii) electronic 789 means reasonably calculated to reach the parent as determined by the court. 790 36 SECTION 75. Section 26 of chapter 121B of the General Laws, as so appearing, is 791 hereby amended by striking out, in lines 276 and 277, the words “for not less than 2 years,”. 792 SECTION 76. Chapter 127 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after 793 section 17D the following section:- 794 Section 17E. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context 795 clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: 796 “County correctional facility”, as defined in paragraph (f) of section 1 of chapter 125. 797 “Health care provider”, as defined in section 1 of chapter 111. 798 “HIV”, human immunodeficiency virus. 799 “HIV prevention drug”, any pre-exposure prophylaxis drug approved for the prevention 800 of HIV by the federal Food and Drug Administration. 801 (b) The superintendent of each state correctional facility and the administrator of each 802 county correctional facility shall ensure that within a reasonable time prior to release, each 803 inmate of a state correctional facility and county correctional facility who has been committed to 804 a term of not less than 30 days and who is negative for HIV infection, shall be: 805 (i) provided information and counseling about HIV prevention drugs to prevent HIV 806 acquisition; 807 (ii) evaluated for the benefit of an HIV prevention drug, with the consent of the inmate; 808 (iii) provided with a supply of an HIV prevention drug prior to release, to an eligible 809 inmate with their consent; provided, however, that the supply of an HIV prevention drug shall, at 810 the inmate’s option, include administration immediately prior to release of the longest duration 811 injectable form of an HIV prevention drug, a 90-day supply of an oral HIV prevention drug, any 812 37 other clinically appropriate HIV prevention drug or a prescription for such supply to be filled 813 post-release; and 814 (iv) provided with information about requirements for medical monitoring after release to 815 ensure the safe and effective ongoing use of HIV prevention drugs; provided, however, that each 816 state correctional facility and county correctional facility shall develop and implement a plan to 817 connect each inmate receiving an HIV prevention drug to post-release medical and other services 818 to ensure ongoing HIV prevention therapy upon release. 819 (c) Any pre-release supply of an HIV prevention drug shall be provided at no cost to the 820 inmate. 821 (d) Each state correctional facility and county correctional facility evaluating an inmate 822 for an HIV prevention drug pursuant to subsection (b) shall ensure that information obtained for 823 such evaluation shall be kept confidential between the inmate and medical provider and shall not 824 be shared with security or administrative staff. 825 (e) The department of correction, in consultation with the department of public health, 826 shall promulgate regulations or issue guidance for the implementation of this section. 827 SECTION 77. Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after 828 section 47CCC the following section:- 829 Section 47DDD. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context 830 clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: 831 “Cost sharing”, a deductible, coinsurance, copayment and any maximum limitation on the 832 application of such a deductible, coinsurance, copayment or similar out-of-pocket expense. 833 “Health care provider”, as defined in section 1 of chapter 111. 834 “HIV”, human immunodeficiency virus. 835 38 “HIV prevention drug”, any pre-exposure prophylaxis drug approved for the prevention 836 of HIV by the federal Food and Drug Administration, including any ancillary or support health 837 service determined by the secretary of health and human services to be necessary to: (i) ensure 838 that a drug is prescribed or administered to a person who is not infected with HIV and has no 839 medical contraindications to the use of a drug; and (ii) monitor a person to ensure the safe and 840 effective ongoing use of a drug through: (A) office visits; (B) laboratory testing; (C) testing for a 841 sexually transmitted infection; (D) medication self-management and adherence counseling; or 842 (E) any other health service specified as part of comprehensive HIV prevention drug services by 843 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the federal Centers for Disease Control and 844 Prevention, the United States Preventive Services Task Force or an equivalent state-authorized 845 body with responsibility to identify health services that are components of comprehensive HIV 846 prevention drug services. 847 (b) Any policy of accident and sickness insurance, as described in section 108, that 848 provides hospital expense and surgical expense insurance that is delivered, issued or 849 subsequently renewed by agreement between the insurer and policyholder in the commonwealth 850 and any group blanket or general policy of accident and sickness insurance, issued under section 851 110, that provides hospital expense and surgical expense insurance and that is delivered, issued 852 or subsequently renewed by agreement between the insurer and the policyholder, within or 853 without the commonwealth, that provides coverage for any HIV prevention drug shall not 854 require: (i) patient cost sharing; or (ii) prior authorization, step therapy or any other protocol that 855 could restrict or delay the dispensing of any HIV prevention drug. 856 (c) Any policy of accident and sickness insurance, as described in section 108, that 857 provides hospital expense and surgical expense insurance that is delivered, issued or 858 39 subsequently renewed by agreement between the insurer and policyholder in the commonwealth 859 and any group blanket or general policy of accident and sickness insurance, issued under section 860 110, that provides hospital expense and surgical expense insurance and that is delivered, issued 861 or subsequently renewed by agreement between the insurer and the policyholder, within or 862 without the commonwealth, that provides coverage for any HIV prevention drug shall not refuse, 863 reject or deny a prescription for any covered HIV prevention drug on the basis of the type of 864 health care provider issuing the prescription for an HIV prevention drug or the venue or practice 865 setting of the health care provider issuing the prescription; provided, however, that the health 866 care provider shall be licensed to prescribe medications. 867 SECTION 78. Said chapter 175 is hereby further amended by adding the following 2 868 sections:- 869 Section 231. (a) There shall be, within the division of insurance, a permanent auto body 870 labor reimbursement rate advisory board to address any issues related to auto body labor 871 reimbursement rates. The advisory board shall consist of: 1 member appointed by the 872 commissioner of insurance, who shall serve as a co-chair; 1 member appointed by the attorney 873 general, who shall serve as a co-chair; 1 member from the auto insurance industry appointed by 874 the Massachusetts Insurance Federation, Inc., or its successor; 1 member from the auto repair 875 industry appointed by the Massachusetts Auto Body Association, Inc., or its successor; and 1 876 member appointed by the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association, Inc., or its 877 successor. No board member shall serve more than 3 consecutive 2-year terms. 878 (b) The advisory board shall meet not less than 1 time per year. The advisory board shall 879 be responsible for creating, implementing and overseeing a survey not more than once every 4 880 years that shall be given to relevant auto body shops and insurers as determined by the advisory 881 40 board. The survey shall compile data pertaining to contracted hourly labor reimbursement rates, 882 posted hourly labor reimbursement rates and any additional information the advisory board 883 deems relevant. The advisory board shall collect industry data including, but not limited to: (i) 884 labor reimbursement rates in neighboring states; (ii) total labor costs and total repair costs for 885 repairs, including the total cost of repair; (iii) inflation data; (iv) workforce data; (v) vocational 886 school trends; (vi) automobile insurance premiums; and (vii) any additional information as 887 requested by the advisory board. The results of the survey and the data collected shall be 888 reviewed and analyzed by the advisory board. 889 (c) Not later than December 31 every fourth year, the advisory board shall file a report of 890 its findings and conclusions, and any recommendations of the individual members of the 891 advisory board with the clerk of the senate and house of representatives, the joint committee on 892 financial services, the senate and house committees on ways and means and the division of 893 insurance. 894 Section 232. (a) The commissioner of insurance shall, every 4 years, issue the labor 895 reimbursement rate survey to auto body shops and insurers, as established by the auto body labor 896 reimbursement rate advisory board established in section 231. 897 (b)(1) Not less than every 4 years, the commissioner of insurance shall review the 898 findings of the survey for evidence of whether there is a reasonable degree of competition in the 899 auto body repair market. 900 (2) If the commissioner, through review of the labor reimbursement rate surveys and 901 consideration of competition concludes that a reasonable degree of competition does not exist, 902 then the commissioner shall implement a full rate hearing, under the regulations of the division 903 41 of insurance, to establish a minimum auto body labor reimbursement rate for the commonwealth 904 or a region thereof. 905 (c) In addition to competition, in setting the auto body labor reimbursement rate, the 906 commissioner shall consider: (i) the best available market data relative to auto body repairs and 907 the resulting insurance claims; and (ii) the impact on coverage premiums, including, but not 908 limited to, phasing in the labor rate over a period of not more than 3 years. 909 SECTION 79. Section 7 of chapter 175M of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 910 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 6, the words “and for the 911 administration of the department” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- for the 912 administration of the department and for expenditure by the Workforce Productivity Subfund 913 pursuant to section 12. 914 SECTION 80. Said chapter 175M is hereby further amended by adding the following 915 section:- 916 Section 12. (a) For the purposes of this section, “eligible applicant” shall mean an 917 employer employing not more than 50 employees in the commonwealth; provided, however, that 918 “eligible applicant” shall not include an employer with a plan approved pursuant to section 11. 919 (b) There shall be a Workforce Productivity Subfund within the Family and Employment 920 Security Trust Fund which shall be expended by the director for the administration of this 921 section. 922 (c) There shall be a grant program to support eligible applicants with: (i) costs associated 923 with covering a temporary vacancy due to an employee being on an approved continuous leave; 924 or (ii) other purposes as determined by the director. Eligible applicants may apply for a grant 925 42 pursuant to this section in a form and manner prescribed by the department. Determinations 926 related to grants issued pursuant to this section shall be at the sole discretion of the department. 927 (d) The director may promulgate regulations or other guidance necessary for the 928 implementation of this section including, but not limited to, grant eligibility criteria. 929 SECTION 81. Chapter 176A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after 930 section 8DDD the following section:- 931 Section 8EEE. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context 932 clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: 933 “Cost sharing”, a deductible, coinsurance, copayment and any maximum limitation on the 934 application of such a deductible, coinsurance, copayment or similar out-of-pocket expense. 935 “Health care provider”, as defined in section 1 of chapter 111. 936 “HIV”, human immunodeficiency virus. 937 “HIV prevention drug”, any pre-exposure prophylaxis drug approved for the prevention 938 of HIV by the federal Food and Drug Administration, including any ancillary or support health 939 service determined by the secretary of health and human services to be necessary to: (i) ensure 940 that a drug is prescribed or administered to a person who is not infected with HIV and has no 941 medical contraindications to the use of a drug; and (ii) monitor a person to ensure the safe and 942 effective ongoing use of a drug through: (A) office visits; (B) laboratory testing; (C) testing for a 943 sexually transmitted infection; (D) medication self-management and adherence counseling; or 944 (E) any other health service specified as part of comprehensive HIV prevention drug services by 945 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the federal Centers for Disease Control and 946 Prevention, the United States Preventive Services Task Force or an equivalent state-authorized 947 43 body with responsibility to identify health services that are components of comprehensive HIV 948 prevention drug services. 949 (b) Any contract between a subscriber and the corporation under an individual or group 950 hospital service plan that provides hospital expense and surgical expense insurance, except 951 contracts providing supplemental coverage to Medicare or other governmental programs, that is 952 delivered, issued or renewed by agreement between the insurer and the policyholder, within or 953 without the commonwealth, that provides coverage for any HIV prevention drug shall not 954 require: (i) patient cost sharing; or (ii) prior authorization, step therapy or any other protocol that 955 could restrict or delay the dispensing of any HIV prevention drug. 956 (c) Any contract between a subscriber and the corporation under an individual or group 957 hospital service plan that provides hospital expense and surgical expense insurance, except 958 contracts providing supplemental coverage to Medicare or other governmental programs, that is 959 delivered, issued or renewed by agreement between the insurer and the policyholder, within or 960 without the commonwealth, that provides coverage for any HIV prevention drug shall not refuse, 961 reject or deny a prescription for any covered HIV prevention drug on the basis of the type of 962 health care provider issuing the prescription for an HIV prevention drug or the venue or practice 963 setting of the health care provider issuing the prescription; provided, however, that the health 964 care provider shall be licensed to prescribe medications. 965 SECTION 82. Chapter 176B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after 966 section 4DDD the following section:- 967 Section 4EEE. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context 968 clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: 969 44 “Cost sharing”, a deductible, coinsurance, copayment and any maximum limitation on the 970 application of such a deductible, coinsurance, copayment or similar out-of-pocket expense. 971 “Health care provider”, as defined in section 1 of chapter 111. 972 “HIV”, human immunodeficiency virus. 973 “HIV prevention drug”, any pre-exposure prophylaxis drug approved for the prevention 974 of HIV by the federal Food and Drug Administration, including any ancillary or support health 975 service determined by the secretary of health and human services to be necessary to: (i) ensure 976 that a drug is prescribed or administered to a person who is not infected with HIV and has no 977 medical contraindications to the use of a drug; and (ii) monitor a person to ensure the safe and 978 effective ongoing use of a drug through: (A) office visits; (B) laboratory testing; (C) testing for a 979 sexually transmitted infection; (D) medication self-management and adherence counseling; or 980 (E) any other health service specified as part of comprehensive HIV prevention drug services by 981 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the federal Centers for Disease Control and 982 Prevention, the United States Preventive Services Task Force or an equivalent state-authorized 983 body with responsibility to identify health services that are components of comprehensive HIV 984 prevention drug services. 985 (b) Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement, 986 except certificates that provide supplemental coverage to Medicare or other governmental 987 programs, issued, delivered or renewed, within or without the commonwealth, that provides 988 coverage for any HIV prevention drug shall not require: (i) patient cost sharing; or (ii) prior 989 authorization, step therapy or any other protocol that could restrict or delay the dispensing of any 990 HIV prevention drug. 991 45 (c) Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement, 992 except certificates that provide supplemental coverage to Medicare or other governmental 993 programs, issued, delivered or renewed, within or without the commonwealth, that provides 994 coverage for any HIV prevention drug shall not refuse, reject or deny a prescription for any 995 covered HIV prevention drug on the basis of the type of health care provider issuing the 996 prescription for an HIV prevention drug or the venue or practice setting of the health care 997 provider issuing the prescription; provided, however, that the health care provider shall be 998 licensed to prescribe medications. 999 SECTION 83. Chapter 176G of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after 1000 section 4VV the following section:- 1001 Section 4WW. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context 1002 clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: 1003 “Cost sharing”, a deductible, coinsurance, copayment and any maximum limitation on the 1004 application of such a deductible, coinsurance, copayment or similar out-of-pocket expense. 1005 “Health care provider”, as defined in section 1 of chapter 111. 1006 “HIV”, human immunodeficiency virus. 1007 “HIV prevention drug”, any pre-exposure prophylaxis drug approved for the prevention 1008 of HIV by the federal Food and Drug Administration, including any ancillary or support health 1009 service determined by the secretary of health and human services to be necessary to: (i) ensure 1010 that a drug is prescribed or administered to a person who is not infected with HIV and has no 1011 medical contraindications to the use of a drug; and (ii) monitor a person to ensure the safe and 1012 effective ongoing use of a drug through: (A) office visits; (B) laboratory testing; (C) testing for a 1013 sexually transmitted infection; (D) medication self-management and adherence counseling; or 1014 46 (E) any other health service specified as part of comprehensive HIV prevention drug services by 1015 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the federal Centers for Disease Control and 1016 Prevention, the United States Preventive Services Task Force or an equivalent state-authorized 1017 body with responsibility to identify health services that are components of comprehensive HIV 1018 prevention drug services. 1019 (b) An individual or group health maintenance contract that is issued, delivered or 1020 renewed, within or without the commonwealth, that provides coverage for any HIV prevention 1021 drug shall not require: (i) patient cost sharing; or (ii) prior authorization, step therapy or any 1022 other protocol that could restrict or delay the dispensing of any HIV prevention drug; provided, 1023 however, that cost sharing shall be required if the applicable plan is governed by the federal 1024 Internal Revenue Code and would lose its tax-exempt status as a result of the prohibition on cost 1025 sharing for these services. 1026 (c) An individual or group health maintenance contract that is issued, delivered or 1027 renewed, within or without the commonwealth, that provides coverage for any HIV prevention 1028 drug shall not refuse, reject or deny a prescription for any covered HIV prevention drug on the 1029 basis of the type of health care provider issuing the prescription for an HIV prevention drug or 1030 the venue or practice setting of the health care provider issuing the prescription; provided, 1031 however, that the health care provider shall be licensed to prescribe medications. 1032 SECTION 84. The definition of “federal government shutdown” in subsection (a) of 1033 section 17 of chapter 239 of the General Laws, as appearing in section 54 of chapter 73 of the 1034 acts of 2025, is hereby amended by striking out the word “all” and inserting in place thereof the 1035 word:- any. 1036 47 SECTION 85. The definition of “federal government shutdown” in subsection (a) of 1037 section 42 of chapter 244 of the General Laws, as appearing in section 55 of chapter 73 of the 1038 acts of 2025, is hereby amended by striking out the word “all” and inserting in place thereof the 1039 word:- any. 1040 SECTION 86. Chapter 265 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after 1041 section 23A the following section:- 1042 Section 23A1/2. (a) Whoever has sexual intercourse or unnatural sexual intercourse with 1043 a child who has attained the age of 16 but is under the age of 18, and who exercises or has at any 1044 time exercised custodial or supervisory authority over such child as a mandated reporter as 1045 defined in section 21 of chapter 119, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for 1046 not more than 20 years; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply if the defendant 1047 was not more than 4 years older than the child at the time of the alleged offense. A prosecution 1048 commenced under this subsection shall not be continued without a finding or placed on file. 1049 (b) Whoever commits an indecent assault and battery on a child who has attained the age 1050 of 14 but is under the age of 18, and who exercises or has at any time exercised custodial or 1051 supervisory authority over such child as a mandated reporter as defined in section 21 of chapter 1052 119, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years, or by 1053 imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than 2 ½ years; provided, however, 1054 that this subsection shall not apply if the defendant was not more than 4 years older than the 1055 child at the time of the alleged offense. 1056 (c) In a prosecution under this section, a child under the age of 18 shall be deemed 1057 incapable of consenting to any conduct of the defendant for which such defendant is being 1058 prosecuted. 1059 48 (d) It shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this section that the defendant’s 1060 custodial or supervisory authority over the child has ended, if the child is under the age of 18 at 1061 the time of the offense. 1062 SECTION 87. Section 2 of chapter 275 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 1063 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 5, the words “subscribed by” and 1064 inserting in place thereof the following words:- subscribed, electronically or in person, by. 1065 SECTION 88. Section 22 of chapter 276 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby 1066 amended by striking out, in line 4, the words “subscribed by” and inserting in place thereof the 1067 following words:- subscribed, electronically or in person, by. 1068 SECTION 89. Section 63 of chapter 277 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby 1069 amended by inserting after the first paragraph the following paragraph:- 1070 Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, an indictment or complaint for an offense set 1071 forth in sections 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 23, 23A or 23B of chapter 265 may be found and filed 1072 at any time after the date of the commission of such offense if the identity of the person who 1073 allegedly committed the offense: (i) was identified after the limitation period set forth in this 1074 section; and (ii) has been established through a DNA analysis, as defined in section 1 of chapter 1075 22E, using evidence collected at the time of the commission of the offense. 1076 SECTION 90. Section 121 of chapter 5 of the acts of 1995 is hereby repealed. 1077 SECTION 91. Item 1599-6063 of section 2A of chapter 268 of the acts of 2022, as most 1078 recently amended by section 42 of chapter 248 of the acts of 2024, is hereby further amended by 1079 striking out the words “that not less than $388,000 shall be expended for the design and 1080 installation of heating pumps for the public library in the town of Hudson,” and inserting in place 1081 thereof the following words:- that not less than $388,000 shall be expended for the design and 1082 49 installation of heating pumps, or for the purpose of roof repairs and general structural 1083 improvements for the public library in the town of Hudson. 1084 SECTION 92. Section 81 of chapter 28 of the acts of 2023, as amended by section 96 of 1085 chapter 9 of the acts of 2025, is hereby further amended by striking out the word “3-year”, each 1086 time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following word:- 4-year. 1087 SECTION 93. Section 114 of said chapter 28, as amended by section 98 of said chapter 9, 1088 is hereby further amended by striking out the figure “2027” and inserting in place thereof the 1089 following figure:- 2028. 1090 SECTION 94. Subsection (d) of section 214 of chapter 140 of the acts of 2024 is hereby 1091 amended by striking out the word “September” and inserting in place thereof the following 1092 word:- November. 1093 SECTION 95. Subsection (d) of section 112 of chapter 9 of the acts of 2025 is hereby 1094 amended by striking out the figure “2026” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- 1095 2027. 1096 SECTION 96. Said chapter 9 is hereby further amended by striking out section 129 and 1097 inserting in place thereof the following section:- 1098 Section 129. Notwithstanding section 189 of chapter 149 of the General Laws, the 1099 comptroller, at the direction of the secretary of administration and finance, may transfer up to 1100 $15,000,000 of employer medical assistance contributions from the Commonwealth Care Trust 1101 Fund established in section 2OOO of chapter 29 of the General Laws to the Health Safety Net 1102 Trust Fund established in section 66 of chapter 118E of the General Laws; provided, however, 1103 that this transfer may be in addition to any other transfers from said Commonwealth Care Trust 1104 Fund to said Health Safety Net Trust Fund required in fiscal year 2026. 1105 50 SECTION 97. The special commission on local and regional public health established in 1106 chapter 3 of the resolves of 2016 and revived and continued under section 308 of chapter 238 of 1107 the acts of 2024 is hereby further revived and continued until December 31, 2027. 1108 SECTION 98. The working group established pursuant to line item 4000-0601 of section 1109 2 of chapter 140 of the acts of 2024 shall continue to develop recommendations, in addition to 1110 those filed in the personal care attendant working group reports finalized on February 28, 2025 1111 and November 14, 2025. The working group shall submit updated recommendations consistent 1112 with requirements in line item 4000-0601 in section 2 of this act to convene and consult with the 1113 executive office of health and human services to identify savings in addition to those identified in 1114 the November 14, 2025 report to effectuate the long-term viability of the personal care attendant 1115 program. Not later than January 1, 2027, the working group shall file said recommendations with 1116 the secretary of administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and 1117 means. 1118 SECTION 99. The intersection of Centre street and Westchester road in the city of 1119 Boston shall be designated and known as Mulvey square. 1120 SECTION 100. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the 1121 Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall conduct a comprehensive transit service 1122 assessment of the feasibility of establishing direct rapid bus transit between Kendall square in the 1123 city of Cambridge, the Allston and North Brighton sections of the city of Boston and the 1124 Longwood medical area in the city of Boston. 1125 (b) The assessment shall: (i) identify the transit infrastructure that needs to be preserved 1126 for direct rapid bus transit alternatives between Kendall square in the city of Cambridge, the 1127 Allston and North Brighton sections of the city of Boston and the Longwood medical area in the 1128 51 city of Boston; (ii) review the prospect of constructing and operating on existing rights of way; 1129 (iii) analyze the impact of planned, designed, funded or under construction transportation or 1130 development projects nearby; (iv) identify the potential market for such transit services; and (v) 1131 evaluate the potential economic benefits to the region and to the commonwealth. 1132 (c) The department shall make recommendations on a preferred route and how to 1133 preserve the transit infrastructure necessary for direct rapid bus transit alternatives between 1134 Kendall square in the city of Cambridge, the Allston and North Brighton sections of the city of 1135 Boston and the Longwood medical area in the city of Boston, taking into consideration nearby 1136 transportation and development projects that have been studied, designed, funded or are under 1137 construction. Not later than July 1, 2027, the department shall file a report with the clerks of the 1138 house of representatives and the senate, the house and senate committees on ways and means and 1139 the joint committee on transportation. 1140 SECTION 101. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, not later than 1141 October 1, 2026, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall enter into a lease 1142 agreement with the Friends of the Weston Depot for the use of the parcel or parcels of land 1143 located at 55 Church street in the town of Weston on which the Weston railroad station sits. 1144 SECTION 102. Notwithstanding section 2OOO of chapter 29 of the General Laws or any 1145 other general or special law to the contrary, in fiscal year 2027, the comptroller, at the direction 1146 of the secretary of administration and finance, may transfer to the Commonwealth Care Trust 1147 Fund, established in said section 2OOO of said chapter 29, an amount not to exceed the amount 1148 equal to the cost of the fourth year of the pilot program established in section 81 of chapter 28 of 1149 the acts of 2023 from funds attributable to the federal financial participation received by the 1150 commonwealth for designated state health program expenditure. 1151 52 SECTION 103. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the bureau of 1152 purchased services in the operational services division shall determine prices for programs under 1153 chapter 71B of the General Laws in fiscal year 2027 by increasing the final fiscal year 2026 price 1154 by the rate of inflation as determined by the division. The division shall adjust prices for 1155 extraordinary relief pursuant to 808 C.M.R. 1.06(4). The division shall accept applications for 1156 program reconstruction and special circumstances in fiscal year 2027. The division shall 1157 authorize the fiscal year 2027 price for out-of-state purchasers requested by a program, not to 1158 exceed a maximum price determined by the bureau, by identifying the most recent price 1159 calculated for the program and applying the estimated rate of inflation for each year, as 1160 determined by the bureau pursuant to section 22N of chapter 7 of the General Laws, in which the 1161 rate of inflation is frozen beginning with fiscal year 2004, in a compounded manner for each 1162 fiscal year. 1163 SECTION 104. (a) The executive office of health and human services shall establish an 1164 endometriosis task force, which shall consist of: the secretary of health and human services or a 1165 designee, who shall serve as chair; the commissioner of public health or a designee; the 1166 commissioner of insurance or a designee; the assistant secretary for MassHealth or a designee; 2 1167 representatives from the Massachusetts Medical Society; 1 representative from the 1168 Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc.; and 4 persons to be appointed by the secretary 1169 of health and human services, 1 of whom shall be an individual with a diagnosis of 1170 endometriosis, 1 of whom shall be a representative of a pharmaceutical company that 1171 manufactures a drug or device for detecting, preventing or treating endometriosis and 1 of whom 1172 shall be a representative of a research, advocacy or support organization primarily serving 1173 persons diagnosed with endometriosis. 1174 53 (b) The task force shall: (i) research and summarize advances made in research on and 1175 treatment and diagnosis of endometriosis; (ii) research and summarize advances made in access 1176 to care for persons with endometriosis; (iii) research and summarize services and support 1177 available to persons with endometriosis, including the commonwealth's activities and programs 1178 with respect to endometriosis; and (iv) develop a comprehensive, strategic plan to improve health 1179 outcomes for persons with endometriosis, including recommendations to: (A) advance research 1180 on endometriosis; (B) improve public awareness and recognition of endometriosis; (C) improve 1181 health care delivery for persons with endometriosis; (D) increase early and accurate diagnosis 1182 and treatment of endometriosis; (E) systematically advance the full spectrum of biomedical 1183 research on endometriosis; and (F) summarize any progress made relative related to the 1184 diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. 1185 (c) The task force shall submit a report of its findings, summaries, plan and 1186 recommendations to the governor and to the clerks of the senate and house of representatives and 1187 the senate and house committees on ways and means not later than June 30, 2027. 1188 SECTION 105. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the 1189 Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall develop, implement and maintain a 1190 comprehensive protocol to prevent the occurrence of wrong way driving on limited access 1191 roadways. The protocol shall include, but not be limited to: (i) directional striping on access 1192 ramps, adequate signage, lane delineators, lighting, detection systems which activate multi- 1193 sensory warning devices that alert wrong way drivers and notify public safety agencies of wrong 1194 way driving incidents in real time; (ii) messaging systems which notify motorists of the threat of 1195 a wrong way driver; and (iii) other infrastructure based on current science and research relative 1196 to the prevention of wrong way driving incidents. The protocol shall be implemented in the most 1197 54 expeditious manner possible, pursuant to a multiyear plan which shall identify and prioritize 1198 access ramps and intersections based on a threat level or other similar analysis that shall include, 1199 but not be limited to, documented incidents of wrong way driving and identifiable logistical 1200 defects or deficiencies. The protocol shall be updated periodically, in increments of not less than 1201 3 years. In carrying out this section, the highway administrator shall, in consultation with the 1202 secretary of transportation, prepare a budget for the initial cost of the plan and shall thereafter 1203 issue annual reports that shall include the costs associated with such plan for the next fiscal year, 1204 progress made in implementing the protocol and the protocol’s impact and effects on reducing 1205 incidents of wrong way driving. The report shall be submitted to the senate and house 1206 committees on ways and means, the joint committee on transportation, the joint committee on 1207 public safety and homeland security, the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, the 1208 secretary of administration and finance and the secretary of public safety not later than April 30; 1209 provided, however, that such report shall be made for at least 5 years following the effective date 1210 of this act. 1211 SECTION 106. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the secretary 1212 of public safety shall, in consultation with the secretary of transportation, develop and implement 1213 training practices that ensure that all peace officer training conducted in the commonwealth 1214 includes, as of January 1, 2027, instruction relative to wrong way driving. 1215 SECTION 107. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the registrar 1216 of motor vehicles shall research, develop and transmit through a comprehensive plan of public 1217 service announcements, on an annual basis, information relative to the dangers and prevention of 1218 wrong way driving. The content, transmission and effectiveness of such plan shall be reported 1219 annually to the senate and house committees on ways and means, the joint committee on 1220 55 transportation, the joint committee on public safety and homeland security and the clerks of the 1221 senate and house of representatives not later than March 1. 1222 SECTION 108. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall, in consultation 1223 with the registry of motor vehicles, the executive office of public safety and security and the 1224 executive office of aging and independence, conduct a feasibility study on improving roadway 1225 safety for drivers over the age of 70. The study shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of: 1226 (i) wrong way driving incidents involving drivers over the age of 70; (ii) identification of 1227 roadway design, signage, lighting or geometric factors that may contribute to increased risks for 1228 older drivers; (iii) educational, engineering or technological interventions that may reduce wrong 1229 way driving incidents among older drivers; and (iv) recommendations for infrastructure 1230 improvements, driver education enhancements or policy changes to improve safety for older 1231 drivers. 1232 The study and any recommendations shall be filed with the senate and house committees 1233 on ways and means, the joint committee on transportation, the joint committee on public safety 1234 and homeland security and the clerks of the senate and house of representatives not later than 12 1235 months after the effective date of this act. 1236 SECTION 109. (a) There shall be a special commission to: (i) review current practices 1237 and gaps in transitional planning services; (ii) prepare a comprehensive plan to address the 1238 complex and growing number and needs of persons with disabilities whose entitlement to 1239 services under special education programs has terminated or will terminate as a result of such 1240 person’s graduation from high school or attainment of age 22, hereafter referred to as transition- 1241 age youth; and (iii) recommend solutions to improve transition planning services and outcomes 1242 for transition-age youth and their families or guardians. 1243 56 (b) The commission shall consist of: the secretary of health and human services or a 1244 designee, who shall serve as co-chair; the secretary of education or a designee, who shall serve as 1245 co-chair; 1 representative of the transitional advisory committee within the bureau of transitional 1246 planning; the commissioner of the state vocational rehabilitation agency within the executive 1247 office of labor and workforce development or a designee; the commissioner of MassAbility or a 1248 designee; the commissioner of developmental services or a designee; the commissioner of mental 1249 health or a designee; 1 member of the senate; 1 member of the house of representatives; 1 1250 member appointed by the minority leader of the senate; 1 member appointed by the minority 1251 leader of the house of representatives; the chairs of the joint committee on children, families and 1252 persons with disabilities; 1 member representing The Arc of Massachusetts; 1 member 1253 representing the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress; 1 member representing the 1254 Federation for Children with Special Needs; and 3 members to be appointed by the governor, 1 1255 of whom shall represent a program that serves transition-age youth, 1 of whom shall be a 1256 transition-age youth and 1 of whom shall be a caregiver or family member of a recent transition- 1257 age youth with high support needs. 1258 (c) The comprehensive plan shall include, but not be limited to, strategies and 1259 recommendations for: (i) improving and strengthening habilitative services pursuant to sections 1260 12A to 12C, inclusive, of chapter 71B of the General Laws for a person with disabilities whose 1261 entitlement to services under special education programs has terminated or will terminate as a 1262 result of such person’s graduation from high school or attainment of age 22; (ii) improving, 1263 enhancing and modernizing transitional planning and services for persons with disabilities who: 1264 (A) are eligible for adult services through the department of developmental services, department 1265 of mental health or MassAbility pursuant to existing eligibility processes, including, but not 1266 57 limited to, referrals under chapter 688 of the acts of 1983 or applications by the individual or 1267 family; (B) are assessed to be prioritized for residential placement through the department of 1268 developmental services; (C) require intensive staffing for complex behavioral or complex 1269 medical needs through the department of developmental services; and (D) require services from 1270 1 or more member agencies of the transitional advisory committee; (iii) enhancing and 1271 improving coordination, communication and data sharing across local education agencies, the 1272 department of developmental services, department of mental health, MassAbility, individuals and 1273 their families or guardians to support informed, person-centered transition planning including, 1274 but not limited to, education on adult service systems, eligibility processes and available 1275 pathways to employment and independence; (iv) improving and modernizing the referral 1276 program established through said chapter 688 of the acts of 1983 to increase transparency, 1277 advance planning and communication between all involved parties; (v) facilitating information 1278 sharing between members of the bureau of transitional planning with the goal of serving 1279 transition-age youth and their families or guardians prior to, during and after their transition to 1280 adult services; (vi) expanding competitive integrated employment opportunities for transition- 1281 age youth with disabilities, consistent with Employment First policies and the Workforce 1282 Innovation and Opportunity Act; (vii) limiting or eliminating the number of transition-age youth 1283 who do not have a residential placement, if required by their transition plan, identified at least 6 1284 months before their transition to adult services and ensuring that there is a clear process for 1285 transition-age youth for whom an alternative placement is not immediately available; (viii) 1286 increasing options and opportunities for transition-age youth found eligible for residential 1287 supports to maintain meaningful connections with their families or guardians, including through 1288 innovative housing models, cross-agency collaboration and improved use of existing resources, 1289 58 while accounting for and considering workforce capacity, clinical needs and housing availability; 1290 (ix) addressing any unique transition challenges for transition-age youth who are leaving the care 1291 of the department of children and families; (x) promoting, when possible, geographic equity in 1292 services provided across the commonwealth including, but not limited to, habilitative services, 1293 residential living opportunities, employment and day program supports and family supports; (xi) 1294 establishment of regular review processes within the bureau of transitional planning regarding 1295 the efficacy and results of any transition-age services provided by those same member 1296 organizations; (xii) modernizing and updating existing reporting and transition planning data 1297 collection processes and requirements by local education agencies and the department of 1298 elementary and secondary education pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; 1299 and (xiii) identifying evidence-based transition practices that improve postsecondary 1300 employment and education outcomes for students with disabilities, including early engagement 1301 with vocational rehabilitation services, participation in pre-employment transition services, 1302 work-based learning experiences and career and technical education opportunities. 1303 (d) In making its recommendations, the commission shall consider practices related to 1304 communication, education and awareness efforts including, but not limited to: (i) the frequency 1305 of transparent agency communication between relevant agencies and transition-age youth and the 1306 families and guardians of transition-age youth; (ii) the amount of notification time given for 1307 transition plans to be developed and finalized; and (iii) raising awareness of programs, 1308 examining outreach practices and the efficacy of services available prior to, during and after the 1309 transition process to adult services. 1310 (e) The report shall include recommendations for: (i) modernizing and strengthening 1311 habilitative services and transitional planning services for persons with disabilities pursuant to 1312 59 sections 12A through 12C, inclusive, of chapter 71B of the General Laws; and (ii) interagency 1313 data sharing and transition outcome tracking across education, vocational rehabilitation and adult 1314 service systems, including metrics related to employment, postsecondary enrollment and 1315 independent living outcomes for persons with disabilities. 1316 (f) The commission shall submit its report and recommendations, together with drafts of 1317 legislation, if any, to the executive office of labor and workforce development, the executive 1318 office of education, the executive office of health and human services, the clerks of the senate 1319 and house of representatives, the senate and house committees on ways and means, the joint 1320 committee on education and the joint committee on children, families and persons with 1321 disabilities not later than September 30, 2027. 1322 SECTION 110. (a) The department of elementary and secondary education, in 1323 consultation with the operational services division, the department of public utilities and the 1324 registry of motor vehicles, shall study the special education school transportation marketplace to 1325 identify areas to improve the vendor marketplace for special education transportation to ensure 1326 open and free competition. 1327 (b) The study shall include, but shall not be limited to: (i) an analysis of pricing data from 1328 school districts; (ii) an analysis of vendor financial information; (iii) other states’ models for out- 1329 of-district special education school transportation; (iv) the feasibility and efficacy of establishing 1330 a rate structure for special education transportation providers; and (v) any other information 1331 necessary to identify solutions to address the lack of competition in the marketplace. 1332 (c) Not later than July 1, 2027, the department of elementary and secondary education, in 1333 consultation with the operational services division, the department of public utilities and the 1334 60 registry of motor vehicles, shall submit a report of its findings to the chairs of the joint 1335 committee on education. 1336 SECTION 111. Not later than October 31, 2028, the foundation budget review 1337 commission shall file its first report pursuant to section 4 of chapter 70 of the General Laws, 1338 inserted by section 64; provided, however, that prior to filing the first report, the commission 1339 shall review recommendations and utilize data from the local contribution study completed by 1340 the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to item 7010-0005 of section 2 1341 of chapter 9 of the acts of 2025. If the commission recommendations include proposals that 1342 would result in increased costs to the commonwealth the commission shall identify available 1343 resources to support any recommendations. The review may include other school finance 1344 programs not included in the foundation budget including, but not limited to: (i) aid to rural 1345 schools; (ii) charter school costs; (iii) out-of-district special education costs; and (iv) municipal 1346 school district transportation costs, including road mileage and geographic area. The report shall 1347 be submitted to the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, the house and senate 1348 committees on ways and means and the joint committee on education shall be made publicly 1349 available on the website of the department of elementary and secondary education. 1350 SECTION 112. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for fiscal 1351 years 2027 through 2031, inclusive, the executive office for administration and finance shall 1352 impose hiring and spending controls to restrict the number of employees for each sheriff’s office 1353 and prevent spending in excess of appropriation. Such controls shall include, but not be limited 1354 to, restrictions limiting the total number of employees at each office and procedures for any large 1355 capital expenditures; provided, however, that the executive office for administration and finance 1356 may permit waivers from hiring controls for demonstrated public safety needs. 1357 61 (b) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2027 and 1358 consistent with current law, including, but not limited to, sections 26 and 27 of chapter 29 of the 1359 General Laws, no sheriff’s office shall spend into deficiency; provided, however, that if a 1360 sheriff’s office requires supplemental funding, said sheriff’s office shall submit sufficient 1361 documentation of the need to spend into deficiency to the executive office for administration and 1362 finance and the comptroller’s office prior to any supplemental budget being filed by the governor 1363 to address such need. 1364 (c) If the secretary of administration and finance determines that a sheriff’s office has 1365 concluded fiscal year 2027 in deficiency without providing sufficient documentation of the 1366 deficiency, or has not complied with the controls imposed pursuant to subsection (a), the 1367 secretary shall place such sheriff’s office under the oversight of the sheriff fiscal oversight 1368 council established in subsection (d). 1369 (d)(1) There shall be within the executive office of public safety and security a sheriff 1370 fiscal oversight council. The council shall oversee the finances of any sheriff’s office made 1371 subject to its oversight under this section. 1372 (2) The council shall consist of the secretary of public safety and security, who shall serve 1373 as co-chair; the secretary of administration and finance, who shall serve as co-chair; and 3 1374 members to be appointed by the governor, 2 of whom shall have experience in the operation of 1375 correctional facilities and 1 of whom shall have experience in state government finance. The 1376 oversight council shall meet and hire staff as it deems necessary to ensure proper oversight of 1377 sheriff operations and finances. 1378 (3) The council, in carrying out this section, shall have access to all records, documents, 1379 accounts, correspondence and any other data and material that is maintained by the sheriffs’ 1380 62 offices or other state agencies that the council deems necessary. Upon being subject to oversight 1381 of the council and not less than monthly thereafter, each sheriff subject to the council’s 1382 governance shall provide the council with information on the status of the revenues and expenses 1383 for their office’s operating budget and on the status of revenues, contracting, procurement and 1384 authorized and actual spending for any capital projects. Such reports shall provide itemized year- 1385 to-date expenditures and detailed projections for anticipated expenses for the remainder of the 1386 fiscal year and be in a form prescribed by the council. The council shall submit such monthly 1387 reports to the secretary of public safety and security, the secretary of administration and finance, 1388 the inspector general, the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, the chairs of the 1389 senate and house committees on ways and means and the chairs of the joint committee on public 1390 safety and homeland security. 1391 (4) The council may set financial management metrics to ensure the fiscal and operational 1392 integrity of sheriff operations. The council may formulate and recommend a plan for a sheriff’s 1393 office to stabilize and strengthen its finances, management, operations and asset conditions with 1394 a focus on maintaining activities specifically required by statute, case law or court order while 1395 limiting cost growth year over year and ensuring total annual expenditures do not exceed annual 1396 state appropriations. 1397 (5) If a sheriff’s office fails to meet any financial management metrics or the 1398 requirements of a recommended plan prescribed under clause (4), or if the sheriff’s office’s 1399 failure to comply with subsection (b) demonstrates an inability to appropriately manage the fiscal 1400 and operational integrity of the office, as determined by the council, the council shall take action 1401 to ensure the fiscal and operational integrity of such sheriff’s office, which may include, but shall 1402 not be limited to: (i) appointing a receiver to take operational and managerial control of the 1403 63 applicable sheriff’s office; provided, however, that such receiver shall have experience in the 1404 operation of correctional facilities; (ii) directing the comptroller not to certify any amounts for 1405 payment from a sheriff’s office; and (iii) prohibiting a sheriff’s office from incurring any new 1406 expenditures or obligations without prior approval of the council for a period of time to be 1407 determined by the council. 1408 SECTION 113. (a) Notwithstanding section 53 of chapter 118E of the General Laws or 1409 any other general or special law to the contrary, beginning in fiscal year 2027, the executive 1410 office of health and human services may determine the extent to which to include within its 1411 covered services for adults the federally-optional dental services that were included in its state 1412 plan or demonstration program in effect on January 1, 2002 and the dental services that were 1413 covered for adults in the MassHealth basic program as of January 1, 2002. 1414 (b) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, beginning in fiscal year 1415 2027, the executive office of health and human services may impose a cap on a per patient basis 1416 for adult dental services; provided, however, that such cap shall not be less than $1,750 and shall 1417 exempt emergency services. The office may impose additional exemptions to such cap. 1418 (c) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, beginning in fiscal year 1419 2027, the health safety net office established in section 65 of chapter 118E of the General Laws 1420 may impose a cap on a per patient basis for adult dental services; provided, however, that such 1421 cap shall not be less than $1,750 and shall exempt emergency services. The office may impose 1422 additional exemptions to such cap. 1423 SECTION 114. (a) For the purposes of this section, “HDAP” shall mean the HIV Drug 1424 Assistance Program, established under the department of public health and funded in line item 1425 4512-0106 of section 2 of chapter 9 of the acts of 2025. 1426 64 (b) Notwithstanding section 66 of chapter 118E of the General Laws or any other general 1427 or special law to the contrary, in Health Safety Net fiscal year 2026, the comptroller, at the 1428 direction of the secretary of administration and finance, and in consultation with the secretary of 1429 health and human services, may transfer to the department of public health or expend an amount 1430 not more than the amount required from the Health Safety Net Trust Fund, established in said 1431 section 66 of said chapter 118E, for services rendered to Health Safety Net patients participating 1432 in HDAP and any reasonable administrative costs associated with paying for services to such 1433 patients. The secretary of health and human services shall take into consideration supplemental 1434 rebates received by the commonwealth from drug manufacturers for drugs provided through 1435 HDAP. 1436 (c) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of public 1437 health shall use any funds transferred or expended for HDAP from the Health Safety Net Trust 1438 Fund in Health Safety Net fiscal year 2026 exclusively for services rendered to Health Safety 1439 Net patients participating in HDAP and any reasonable administrative costs associated with 1440 paying for services to such patients. 1441 SECTION 115. (a) For the purposes of this section, “HDAP” shall mean the HIV Drug 1442 Assistance Program, established under the department of public health and funded in line item 1443 4512-0106 of section 2. 1444 (b) Notwithstanding section 66 of chapter 118E of the General Laws or any other general 1445 or special law to the contrary, in Health Safety Net fiscal year 2027, the comptroller, at the 1446 direction of the secretary of administration and finance, and in consultation with the secretary of 1447 health and human services, may transfer to the department of public health or expend an amount 1448 not more than the amount required from the Health Safety Net Trust Fund, established in said 1449 65 section 66 of said chapter 118E, for services rendered to Health Safety Net patients participating 1450 in HDAP and any reasonable administrative costs associated with paying for services to such 1451 patients. The secretary of health and human services shall take into consideration supplemental 1452 rebates received by the commonwealth from drug manufacturers for drugs provided through 1453 HDAP. 1454 (c) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of public 1455 health shall use all funds transferred or expended from the Health Safety Net Trust Fund in 1456 Health Safety Net fiscal year 2027 exclusively for services rendered to Health Safety Net 1457 patients participating in HDAP and any reasonable administrative costs associated with paying 1458 for services to such patients. 1459 SECTION 116. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the 1460 comptroller, at the direction of the secretary of administration and finance, shall transfer 1461 $37,500,000 from the Commonwealth Federal Matching and Debt Reduction Fund established in 1462 section 2EEEEEE of chapter 29 of the General Laws, inserted by section 2 of chapter 214 of the 1463 acts of 2024, to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund established in section 66 of chapter 118E of the 1464 General Laws; provided, however, that such funds shall be used first to reduce the shortfall, as 1465 described in subsection (b) of section 69 of said chapter 118E, for health safety net fiscal year 1466 2027 and that any remaining funds may be used to reduce the shortfall in any other open health 1467 safety net fiscal year; and provided further, that the amount equal to any federal financial 1468 participation revenues claimed and received by the commonwealth for eligible expenditures 1469 made from said Health Safety Net Trust Fund with these funds transferred from said 1470 Commonwealth Federal Matching and Debt Reduction Fund shall be credited to said Health 1471 Safety Net Trust Fund. 1472 66 SECTION 117. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the 1473 comptroller, at the direction of the secretary of administration and finance, shall transfer 1474 $8,000,000 from the Commonwealth Federal Matching and Debt Reduction Fund established in 1475 section 2EEEEEE of chapter 29 of the General Laws, inserted by section 2 of chapter 214 of the 1476 acts of 2024, to the General Fund. 1477 SECTION 118. Notwithstanding section 189 of chapter 149 of the General Laws, the 1478 comptroller, at the direction of the secretary of administration and finance, may transfer up to 1479 $15,000,000 of employer medical assistance contributions from the Commonwealth Care Trust 1480 Fund established in section 2OOO of chapter 29 of the General Laws to the Health Safety Net 1481 Trust Fund established in section 66 of chapter 118E of the General Laws; provided, however, 1482 that this transfer may be in addition to any other transfers from said Commonwealth Care Trust 1483 Fund to said Health Safety Net Trust Fund required in fiscal year 2027. 1484 SECTION 119. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the 1485 comptroller, at the direction of the secretary of administration and finance, in consultation with 1486 the secretary of health and human services, may transfer not more than $15,000,000 from the 1487 prescription advantage program in line item 9110-1455 of section 2 and the Health Safety Net 1488 Trust Fund established in section 66 of chapter 118E of the General Laws in fiscal year 2027 to 1489 support the Medicare Saving or Medicare Buy-In programs established in section 25A of said 1490 chapter 118E; provided, however, that the secretary of health and human services shall certify to 1491 the house and senate committees on ways and means, not less than 45 days in advance of the 1492 transfer, in writing, the amount to be transferred and an explanation of the amount of expected 1493 savings to those programs resulting from the transfer. 1494 67 SECTION 120. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, payments 1495 from the Health Safety Net Trust Fund established in section 66 of chapter 118E of the General 1496 Laws may be made either as safety net care payments under the commonwealth’s waiver 1497 pursuant to section 1115 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1315, or as an adjustment to 1498 service rate payments under Title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act, or a combination 1499 thereof. Other federally-permissible funding mechanisms available for certain hospitals as 1500 defined by regulations of the executive office of health and human services may be used to 1501 reimburse up to $70,000,000 of uncompensated care pursuant to said section 66 and section 69 1502 of said chapter 118E using sources distinct from the funding made available to the Health Safety 1503 Net Trust Fund. 1504 SECTION 121. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, not later than 1505 October 1, 2026 and without further appropriation, the comptroller shall transfer from the 1506 General Fund to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund established in section 66 of chapter 118E of 1507 the General Laws the greater of $45,000,000 or 1/12 of the total expenditures to hospitals and 1508 community health centers required pursuant to this act, for the purposes of making initial gross 1509 payments to qualifying acute care hospitals for the hospital fiscal year beginning October 1, 1510 2026. These payments shall be made to hospitals before, and in anticipation of, the payment by 1511 hospitals of their gross liability to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund. The comptroller shall 1512 transfer from the Health Safety Net Trust Fund to the General Fund, not later than June 30, 2027, 1513 the amount of the transfer authorized by this section and any allocation of that amount as 1514 certified by the director of the health safety net office. 1515 SECTION 122. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, in hospital 1516 fiscal year 2027, the office of inspector general may expend a total of $1,000,000 from the 1517 68 Health Safety Net Trust Fund established in section 66 of chapter 118E of the General Laws for 1518 costs associated with maintaining a health safety net audit unit within the office. The unit shall 1519 oversee and examine the practices in hospitals including, but not limited to, the care of the 1520 uninsured and the resulting free charges. The unit shall study and review the Medicaid program 1521 under said chapter 118E including, but not limited to, a review of the program’s eligibility 1522 requirements, utilization, claims administration and compliance with federal mandates. The 1523 inspector general shall submit a report to the senate and house committees on ways and means on 1524 the results of the audits and any other completed analyses not later than March 1, 2027. 1525 SECTION 123. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, nursing 1526 facility rates for the period beginning on October 1, 2026 under section 13D of chapter 118E of 1527 the General Laws may be developed using the costs of calendar year 2023. 1528 SECTION 124. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for fiscal year 1529 2027, $123,450,000 shall be considered operating assistance and distributed to regional transit 1530 authorities from item 1595-6370 of section 2E. For fiscal year 2027, $94,000,000 of the amount 1531 transferred in item 1595-6370 of said section 2E shall be distributed based on fiscal year 2026 1532 distributions in accordance with the updated fiscal year 2026 bilateral memorandum of 1533 understanding between each regional transit authority and the Massachusetts Department of 1534 Transportation; provided, however, that each regional transit authority shall receive operating 1535 assistance from said item 1595-6370 of said section 2E of not less than the amount received in 1536 fiscal year 2026. 1537 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation may require each regional transit 1538 authority to provide data on ridership, customer service and satisfaction, asset management and 1539 financial performance, including farebox recovery, and shall compile any such collected data into 1540 69 a report on the performance of regional transit authorities and detail each authority’s progress 1541 towards meeting the performance metrics established in each memorandum of understanding. 1542 SECTION 125. Notwithstanding section 59 of chapter 23K of the General Laws or any 1543 other general or special law to the contrary, 100 per cent of the revenue received from a category 1544 1 license, as defined in section 2 of said chapter 23K, pursuant to subsection (a) of section 55 of 1545 said chapter 23K, in fiscal year 2027 shall be transferred as follows: 1546 (i) 31.5 per cent to the Gaming Local Aid Fund established in section 63 of said chapter 1547 23K; 1548 (ii) 20 per cent to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund established in section 2ZZZ of 1549 chapter 29 of the General Laws; 1550 (iii) 20 per cent to the Education Fund established in section 64 of said chapter 23K; 1551 (iv) 13 per cent to the Gaming Economic Development Fund established in section 1552 2DDDD of said chapter 29; 1553 (v) 5 per cent to the Public Health Trust Fund established in section 58 of said chapter 1554 23K; 1555 (vi) 4 per cent to the Community Mitigation Fund established in section 61 of said 1556 chapter 23K; 1557 (vii) 2.5 per cent to the Race Horse Development Fund established in section 60 of said 1558 chapter 23K; 1559 (viii) 2 per cent to the Massachusetts Cultural and Performing Arts Mitigation Trust Fund 1560 established in section 2HHHHH of said chapter 29; and 1561 (ix) 2 per cent to the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund to fund tourist promotion 1562 agencies under subsection (b) of section 13T of chapter 23A of the General Laws. 1563 70 SECTION 126. (a) Notwithstanding section 5G of chapter 29 of the General Laws, the 1564 excess capital gains threshold for fiscal year 2027 shall be $2,250,000,000. 1565 (b) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2027, the 1566 comptroller shall transfer capital gains collected in excess of the threshold under section 5G of 1567 chapter 29 of the General Laws on a quarterly basis as follows: (i) 58.6 per cent to the State 1568 Retiree Benefits Trust Fund established in section 24 of chapter 32A of the General Laws; (ii) 20 1569 per cent to the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund established in section 2H of chapter 29 of the 1570 General Laws; (iii) 13.6 per cent to the Commonwealth’s Pension Liability Fund established in 1571 subsection (e) of subdivision (8) of section 22 of chapter 32 of the General Laws; and (iv) 7.8 per 1572 cent to the Disaster Relief and Resiliency Fund established in section 2HHHHHH of said chapter 1573 29. 1574 SECTION 127. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the amounts 1575 transferred pursuant to subdivision (1) of section 22C of chapter 32 of the General Laws shall be 1576 made available for the Commonwealth’s Pension Liability Fund established in section 22 of said 1577 chapter 32. The amounts transferred pursuant to said subdivision (1) of said section 22C of said 1578 chapter 32 shall meet the commonwealth’s obligations pursuant to said section 22C of said 1579 chapter 32, including retirement benefits payable by the state employees’ retirement system and 1580 the state teachers’ retirement system, for the costs associated with a 3 per cent cost-of-living 1581 adjustment pursuant to section 102 of said chapter 32, for the reimbursement of local retirement 1582 systems for previously authorized cost-of-living adjustments pursuant to said section 102 of said 1583 chapter 32 and for the costs of increased survivor benefits pursuant to chapter 389 of the acts of 1584 1984. The state board of retirement and each city, town, county and district shall verify these 1585 costs, subject to rules that shall be adopted by the state treasurer. The state treasurer may make 1586 71 payments upon a transfer of funds to reimburse certain cities and towns for pensions of retired 1587 teachers, including any other obligation that the commonwealth has assumed on behalf of a 1588 retirement system other than the state employees’ retirement system or the state teachers’ 1589 retirement system, including the commonwealth’s share of the amounts to be transferred 1590 pursuant to section 22B of said chapter 32. The payments under this section shall be made only 1591 pursuant to distribution of money from the Commonwealth’s Pension Liability Fund and any 1592 distribution, and the payments for which distributions are required, shall be detailed in a written 1593 report prepared quarterly by the secretary of administration and finance and submitted to the 1594 senate and house committees on ways and means and the joint committee on public service in 1595 advance of the distribution. Distributions shall not be made in advance of the date on which a 1596 payment is actually to be made. If the amount transferred pursuant to said subdivision (1) of said 1597 section 22C of said chapter 32 exceeds the amount necessary to adequately fund the annual 1598 pension obligations, the excess amount shall be credited to the Pension Reserves Investment 1599 Trust Fund established in subdivision (8) of said section 22 of said chapter 32 to reduce the 1600 unfunded pension liability of the commonwealth. 1601 SECTION 128. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for fiscal year 1602 2027, the secretary of administration and finance shall direct the comptroller to take any 1603 measures necessary to retain within the General Fund interest earnings that would otherwise be 1604 deposited into or otherwise attributed to a fund, trust fund or other separate account, whether 1605 established administratively or by law, including a separate account established under section 6 1606 of chapter 6A of the General Laws. The secretary and comptroller shall report to the senate and 1607 house committees on ways and means 45 days before any action under this section. The report 1608 shall certify that the secretary, in consultation with the comptroller, has determined that the 1609 72 balance, or a specified part of the balance, is not necessary for the purposes for which it was 1610 made available. 1611 SECTION 129. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for fiscal year 1612 2027, all abandoned property net revenue as defined in section 5H of chapter 29 of the General 1613 Laws shall remain in the General Fund. 1614 SECTION 130. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, not later than 1615 December 31, 2026, the comptroller shall transfer $1,000,000 from the Family and Employment 1616 Security Trust Fund to the Workforce Productivity Subfund established in section 12 of chapter 1617 175M of the General Laws. 1618 SECTION 131. Not later than November 9, 2026, the department of public health, in 1619 consultation with the executive office of housing and livable communities, shall adopt rules or 1620 regulations necessary to implement section 70. 1621 SECTION 132. Sections 51 to 62, inclusive, shall take effect on January 1, 2027. 1622 SECTION 133. Not later than January 1, 2027, the department of elementary and 1623 secondary education, in consultation with the operational services division, shall create a model 1624 procurement template and a model contract for use by school districts for procurement of out-of- 1625 district transportation pursuant to subsection (b) of section 5A of chapter 71B of the General 1626 Laws. The department shall maintain the model documents in the database established in section 1627 5A1/2 of chapter 71B of the General Laws, inserted by section 68. 1628 SECTION 134. The first auto body labor reimbursement rate survey required under 1629 section 232 of chapter 175 of the General Laws shall be conducted not later than January 1, 1630 2027. 1631 SECTION 135. Except as otherwise provided, this act shall take effect on July 1, 2026. 1632