Bill > H4807

This bill, titled "Financing the general governmental infrastructure of the Commonwealth," provides for a program of capital investments for various state-owned facilities, public safety, and community infrastructure projects across Massachusetts. The key provisions of the bill include: - Appropriating $104.9 million for grants and funding to cities, towns, and nonprofit entities for capital projects like facility improvements, equipment purchases, and infrastructure upgrades. - Allocating $975 million for the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to plan, acquire, renovate, and maintain state-owned facilities and grounds. - Providing $820 million for capital projects at facilities operated by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. - Authorizing $750 million for capital needs at public higher education campuses. - Appropriating $675 million for capital repairs and improvements to court facilities. - Establishing a $60 million grant program through the Housing Stabilization and Investment Trust Fund. - Appropriating $51 million for a food security program to support farms, food retailers, and the food distribution system. - Authorizing the issuance of $4.2 billion in bonds to fund the various capital projects outlined in the bill. - Prohibiting the study, planning, or construction of new or expanded correctional facilities for a 5-year period.

Budget and Finance

House Committee on Ways and Means (H), Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4807