Bill > H4759

This bill proposes to finance the general governmental infrastructure of the Commonwealth. The key provisions include: - Authorizing $4.131 billion in bonds to fund capital investments for state facilities, equipment, and infrastructure across various agencies and departments, including for public safety, higher education, health and human services, and community development projects. - Providing $64 million for the Water Pollution Abatement Trust to assist with water and sewer infrastructure projects. - Establishing a $51 million food security program to fund infrastructure needs for farms, food retailers, and food distribution channels. - Allocating $35 million for security infrastructure improvements at Massachusetts State Lottery Commission facilities. - Authorizing $160 million in bonds for equipment purchases for the Department of Correction and State Police. - Extending the expiration dates for several existing bond-funded spending authorizations to 2027. The bill aims to make significant investments in the Commonwealth's capital assets and infrastructure to support various government services and facilities.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4759