Bill > H4400

This bill makes several key appropriations and policy changes: This bill: - Makes appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 for the maintenance of state departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities, as well as for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and certain permanent improvements. - Establishes an Office of Health Equity within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to coordinate activities to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. - Establishes various trust funds, including the Debt and Long-Term Liability Reduction Trust Fund, the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Product Cleanup Fund, and the Safety Net Provider Trust Fund. - Makes changes to the governance structure of the Department of State Police, including establishing an internal special audit unit. - Allows the Trial Court to transfer funds between appropriation items during a limited period. - Requires the transfer of capital gains tax revenue over a certain threshold to the Stabilization Fund, with portions then transferred to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund and the Commonwealth's Pension Liability Fund. - Directs certain gaming revenue to the new Debt and Long-Term Liability Reduction Trust Fund. - Provides for an increase in the court filing fee for certain motor vehicle infractions. - Establishes an Early Education and Care Workforce Council to make recommendations on professional development and higher education opportunities. - Makes changes to Medicaid (MassHealth) dental coverage and nursing facility rates. The bill aims to improve state fiscal management, increase transparency and accountability, and address various policy goals related to healthcare, education, and public safety.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4400