Bill > H1

This bill makes appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements. * **Judiciary:** $1.289 billion for operations, including the Supreme Judicial Court, Appeals Court, and Trial Court. * **Health and Human Services:** $33.29 billion for various departments including Health and Human Services, Elder Affairs, Public Health, Mental Health, Youth Services, Transitional Assistance, Children and Families, and Developmental Services. * **Education:** $15.05 billion for various educational institutions and programs, including K-12 education, higher education, state universities, community colleges, and the University of Massachusetts. * **Transportation:** $3.08 billion for various transportation projects and operations, including the MBTA and regional transit authorities. * **Public Safety:** $2.57 billion for various public safety departments, including State Police, Correction, and Emergency Management. * **Administration and Finance:** $9.67 billion for various administrative functions and departments, including the Secretary of Administration and Finance, Group Insurance Commission, and Teachers' Retirement Board. * **Labor and Workforce Development:** $2.06 billion for various labor and workforce development programs, including the Department of Career Services and the Department of Unemployment Assistance. * **Housing and Livable Communities:** $1.97 billion for various housing programs, including homeless shelters and services, rental assistance, and public housing. * **Energy and Environmental Affairs:** $844.7 million for various environmental and energy programs, including the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. * **Other Agencies:** Various appropriations for other departments and agencies, including the Governor's Office, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Attorney General, and Legislature. * **Education and Transportation Fund:** Establishes a fund to receive revenues from the 4% surtax on income over $1 million, with spending limits for recurring and one-time expenses. * **Pension Funding:** Updates the pension funding schedule for fiscal years 2024-2026. * **Medicare Savings Program:** Disregards assets for eligibility and allows transfers from other health funds to support the program. * **Department of Youth Services:** Expands voluntary services post-discharge for youth. * **Department of Correction:** Requires free phone calls for incarcerated individuals. * **MBTA Capital Budget:** Adjusts dates for MBTA capital budget preparation and submission. * **Inspector General:** Authorizes audits of Health Safety Net and MassHealth programs. * **Nursing Facility Rates:** Allows the use of 2019 costs for nursing facility rate development.