Bill > H4450

This bill makes appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, covering interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, as well as certain permanent improvements. It allocates funds for the operation of various government branches, including the judiciary, executive offices, departments, and sheriffs' offices, detailing specific amounts for each. The bill also includes provisions for federal grants, trust funds, and local aid distributions, outlining how these funds are to be managed and allocated. Additionally, it introduces several legislative changes, such as establishing a commission on older LGBT adults, designating a day for Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy awareness, repealing certain sections of law, amending provisions related to elevator inspections and fees, and modifying regulations for liquor licenses and the operation of mobile businesses in the cosmetology and barbering fields. It also addresses changes to the MassHealth program, including coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for Lyme disease and the administration of college savings plans. Furthermore, the bill details appropriations for various specific programs and initiatives, including those related to public safety, early education and care, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, housing assistance, and veteran services, while also outlining reporting requirements for many of these allocations. Finally, it includes provisions for the transfer of funds between accounts and establishes new trust funds for specific purposes, such as long-term care facility quality improvement and sexual assault nurse examiner programs.