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MA Gen L ch 29 § 2kkk (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2kkk - County Registers Technological Fund

Section 2KKK. (a) There shall be established on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund for the counties of Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Norfolk, Plymouth and Nantucket, to be known as the County Registers Technological Fund, for the benefit of the registers of deeds under the control of the governments of those counties. The fund shall consist of the amounts specified in and collected under section 41 of chapter 36. The state treasurer shall deposit these amounts into the fund, which shall be expended, subject to section 40 of said chapter 36, solely for the purposes of automation, modernization, operation and technological improvements at the registries of deeds. Each such register shall submit a spending plan to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate, who shall refer the plan to the house and senate committees on ways and means and house and senate committees on post audit and oversight. In preparing the plan, the register shall consult with the commonwealth's chief information officer and the state secretary and require that the projects and purchases funded through disbursements in this section shall be consistent with the enterprise information technology strategy, plan information and technology standards adopted by the chief information officer. All such monies shall be used to purchase information technology systems that are interoperable with other like systems that are used or will be used by all registries. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the cost and description of all intangible, personal and real property to be purchased or services to be received for the automation, modernization, operation and technological improvements. If the general court takes no final action relative to the plan within 30 days after the date on which the plan is first referred to those committees, the state treasurer shall disburse the funds according to the plan.  (b) In conjunction with the preparation of the commonwealth comprehensive annual financial report, the comptroller shall prepare and issue an annual report detailing the revenue and expenditure of the fund.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2lll (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2lll - Firearms Fingerprint Identity Verification Trust Fund

Section 2LLL. There is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Firearms Fingerprint Identity–Verification Trust Fund. Amounts credited to such fund shall be available, without further appropriation, to the department of state police to finance fingerprint identification verifications with the fingerprint records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigations or any other federal agency for the verification of firearms license applicant identities. $25 of the fee assessed under sections 122, 122B, 129B, 131, 131A, 131F, and 131H of chapter 140 shall be deposited into the fund. The funds shall be utilized for the sole purpose of making payments charged to the department by the Federal Bureau of Investigations or other entity for fingerprint identification verification.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2nnn (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2nnn - Roche Community Rink Fund

Section 2NNN. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Roche Community Rink Fund. There shall be credited to such fund revenues generated from fees, fines, leases, gifts, grants, interest earned on any monies within this fund or any other revenue sources at the Roche Community Rink, formerly the Bryant Rink, in the West Roxbury section of the city of Boston. Revenues credited to the fund shall be used, not subject to appropriation, for operational costs, capital improvements, equipment and maintenance of said rink, including the costs of personnel, but no expenditure shall be made from the fund that shall cause the fund to be in deficit at the close of a fiscal year.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2ooo (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2ooo - Commonwealth Care Trust Fund

Section 2OOO. There is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund. The secretary of administration and finance shall be the trustee of the fund and shall expend money in the fund for the purposes described herein.  There shall be credited to the trust fund: (a) employer medical assistance contributions under section 189 of chapter 149; (b) all revenue from surcharges imposed under section 18 of chapter 176Q; (c) any transfers from the Health Safety Net Trust Fund established in section 66 of chapter 118E; (d) revenues deposited from penalties collected under chapter 111M; and (e) any revenue from appropriations or other monies authorized by the general court and specifically designated to be credited to the fund. Amounts credited to the fund shall be expended without further appropriation for programs administered by the commonwealth health insurance connector authority pursuant to chapter 176Q that are designed to increase health coverage for residents of the commonwealth. Money from the fund may be transferred to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund or any successor fund, as necessary to provide payments to acute hospitals and community health centers for reimbursable health services. Not later than January 1, the comptroller shall report an update of revenues for the current fiscal year and prepare estimates of revenues to be credited to the fund in the subsequent fiscal year. The comptroller shall file this report with the secretary of administration and finance, the secretary of health and human services, the joint committee on health care financing and the house and senate committees on ways and means. To accommodate timing discrepancies between the receipt of revenue and related expenditures, the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the most recent estimate of revenues as certified by the secretary of administration and finance to be deposited under this section. Monies remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund; provided, however, that the comptroller shall report the amount remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year to the house and senate committees on ways and means.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2ppp (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2ppp - Essential Community Provider Trust Fund

Section 2PPP. There is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Essential Community Provider Trust Fund, in this section called the trust fund. There shall be credited to the trust fund: (a) any funds that may be appropriated or transferred for deposit into the trust fund; and (b) any income derived from investment of amounts credited to the trust fund. In conjunction with the preparation of the commonwealth's annual financial report, the comptroller shall prepare and issue an annual report detailing the revenues and expenditures of the trust fund. The comptroller shall certify payments, including payments during the accounts payable period, in anticipation of revenues, including receivables due and collectibles during the months of July and August, from the trust fund for the purpose of making authorized expenditures. The health safety net office shall administer the trust fund and disburse funds from the trust fund to pay acute hospitals and community health centers under clause (6) of subsection (b) of section 35 of chapter 118G and any further regulations promulgated by the office.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2qqq (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2qqq - Medical Assistance Trust Fund

Section 2QQQ. There shall be established on the books of the commonwealth the Medical Assistance Trust Fund, which shall be administered by the secretary of health and human services. Funds from the trust fund may be expended for Medicaid payments to qualifying providers or care organizations under an approved state plan or federal waiver. Amounts credited to the trust fund shall not be subject to further appropriation.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2rrr (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2rrr - Department of Developmental Services Trust Fund

Section 2RRR. There is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Department of Developmental Services Trust Fund, in this section called the trust fund, administered by the secretary of health and human services. There shall be credited to the trust fund: (a) any receipts from the assessment collected under section 27 of chapter 118G, including transfers by the department of developmental services of amounts sufficient to pay the assessment for public facilities; (b) any federal financial participation received by the commonwealth as a result of expenditures funded by such assessments; and (c) any interest thereon. The secretary may authorize expenditures of amounts from such trust fund without further appropriation. The comptroller shall transfer to the trust fund no later than the first business day of each quarter, the amounts indicated by the department of developmental services to provide the appropriate payment adjustments for operating the intermediate care facilities for persons with an developmental disability and the community residences serving individuals with an developmental disability. The comptroller shall establish procedures necessary to effectuate this section, including procedures for the proper transfer, accounting and expenditures of funds. The comptroller may make payments in anticipation of receipts and shall establish procedures for reconciling overpayments and underpayments from the trust fund. The secretary shall report semi-annually to the house and senate committees on ways and means on the revenue and expenditure activity within the trust fund.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2sss (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2sss - Educational Rewards Grant Program Fund

Section 2SSS. There is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Educational Rewards Grant Program Fund, hereinafter referred to as the fund. The fund shall provide, without further appropriation, grants to students in accredited post-secondary certificate or vocational technology programs or associate degree programs in targeted high-demand occupations. The department of career services and the board of higher education in consultation with the Massachusetts Workforce Board Association, the state workforce development board, the reach higher initiative and the workforce accountability task force established under section 11 of chapter 23H shall determine the eligible high demand occupations. If a Bachelor's degree program is needed for a profession in critical demand, it may be added to the eligible programs. Of the appropriation for grants, up to 1/3 may be used for students enrolled as full-time students and at least 2/3 of the total grant amount shall be reserved for students enrolled 1/2 time or less. Grant recipients shall be limited to dislocated workers or those with incomes at or below 200 per cent of the federal poverty level or other standards or criteria as may be established by the department and the board in consultation with the workforce accountability task force established under section 11 of chapter 23H. Grants from the program fund shall be a maximum of $3,000 and shall be used to fund tuition, fees and books; provided, however, that up to 30 per cent of the grant amount may be applied to fund living expenses. The grant program shall serve as a last resort, after other federal and state grants have been exhausted. The department of career services and the board of higher education shall jointly administer the grant program.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2uuu (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2uuu - Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Scholar&ndash;internship Match Fund

Section 2UUU. (a) There is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Scholar–Internship Match Fund, hereinafter referred to as the Scholar–Internship Match Fund. The board of higher education shall hold the Scholar–Internship Match fund in an account separate from other funds or accounts. Amounts credited to the Scholarship–Internship Match Fund shall be used, without further appropriation, by the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee, under this section and in consultation with participating industry and public higher education institutions. An amount not to exceed $100,000 shall be spent each year to promote the existence of the Scholar–Internship Match Fund with the goal of attracting and maximizing industry participation.  (b) The public purpose of the Scholar–Internship Match Fund shall be to provide a match for industry scholarships given to Massachusetts students going on to study for a post-secondary degrees at Massachusetts public higher education institutions. The amount to be matched through the Scholar–Internship Match Fund shall not exceed $5,000 per student, contingent upon receiving a corresponding industry scholarship or internship of up to the same amount.  (c) The commissioner of higher education shall, not later than July 1, annually report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on economic development and emerging technologies, the joint committee on labor and workforce development, the joint committee on education and the joint committee on higher education. The report shall include: (i) a list of matching scholarship recipients; (ii) the associated match amount; (iii) the amounts of non-state funding as a result of the match; (iv) the purposes of the match; (v) whether there was an internship associated with the industry match; (vi) an annual statement of cash inflows and outflows detailing the sources and uses of funds; (vii) a forecast of future payments based on current binding obligations; and (viii) a detailed account of the purposes and amount of administrative costs charged to the fund. The chancellor shall include in annual report a detailed 5 year legislative review of the Scholar–Internship Match Fund for consideration for recapitalization.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2vvv (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2vvv - International Education and Foreign Language Grant Program Fund

Section 2VVV. (a) There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the international education and foreign language grant program fund, hereinafter referred to as the international education fund, to which shall be credited any appropriations, bond proceeds or other monies authorized by the general court and specifically designated to be credited thereto and additional funds designated for deposit to the international education fund, including any pension funds, federal grants or loans, or private donations made available to the commissioner of education for such purpose. The commissioner of education shall hold the international education fund in an account or accounts separate from other funds or accounts. Amounts credited to the international education fund shall be used by the commissioner of education, in consultation with the chairman of the board of higher education, and the global education advisory council to carry out the purposes of subsection (b).  (b) The public purpose of the international education fund shall be to increase the number of Massachusetts students, teachers, administrators and education policymakers participating in international studies, international exchange programs, and other activities that advance cultural awareness and promote mutual understanding and respect for citizens of other countries. In furtherance of this public purpose and in consultation with the chairman of the board of higher education and the global education advisory council, the commissioner of education shall employ the international education fund in support of programs and activities that advance cultural awareness, including the awarding of grants to local or regional school districts that use the funds to support international education programs and promote the study of foreign languages, including programs that establish foreign language and two-way bi-lingual education classes, teacher training and curriculum development to encourage students, teachers, administrators and educational policy makers to participate in international studies, international exchange programs and other activities.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2yyy (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2yyy - Courts Capital Project Fund

Section 2YYY. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund, to be known as the Courts Capital Project Fund, in this section referred to as the fund. The fund shall be credited: (i) the portion of any net cash proceeds from the conveyance, lease or other disposition of any surplus court facilities vacated and determined to be surplus by the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance as a result of or in anticipation of the construction of new court facilities or the consolidation of court facilities in the cities of Cambridge, Lowell, Salem and Worcester; (ii) any appropriations; (iii) bond proceeds; or (iv) other monies authorized by the general court and specifically designated to be credited to the fund. The comptroller shall disburse amounts in the fund at the direction of the secretary of administration and finance, without further appropriation, for the purpose of paying costs of, or paying down any portion of the debt incurred to pay costs related to the acquisition, temporary leasing or the construction of any replacement court facilities. The inspector general of the commonwealth shall make an annual oversight inquiry and report on the Capital Courts Project Fund and its disbursements. Said report shall be provided to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate, chairs of house and senate committees on ways and means and chairs of the house and senate committees on bonding, capital expenditures and state assets.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2aaaa (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2aaaa - State Athletic Commission Fund

[ Text of section effective until July 18, 2021. For text effective July 18, 2021, see below.]  Section 2AAAA. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the State Athletic Commission Fund, in this section referred to as the fund, to be administered by the division of professional licensure. The fund shall consist of any monies from licensing fees or other fees and fines collected under sections 32 to 35, inclusive, sections 40, 40A and 42 of chapter 147 and section 12 of chapter 265. The amounts credited to the fund shall be available for expenditure without further appropriation by the division of professional licensure up to an amount not to exceed $200,000 each fiscal year for the costs of operating and administering the state athletic commission; provided, however, that if the amount credited to the fund exceeds $200,000, the excess amount shall be deposited into the General Fund. For the purposes of accommodating discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expense and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system. Chapter 29: Section 2AAAA. State Athletic Commission Fund [ Text of section as amended by 2021, 39, Sec. 34 effective July 18, 2021. See 2021, 39, Sec. 128. For text effective until July 18, 2021, see above.]  Section 2AAAA. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the State Athletic Commission Fund, in this section referred to as the fund, to be administered by the division of occupational licensure. The fund shall consist of any monies from licensing fees or other fees and fines collected under sections 32 to 35, inclusive, sections 40, 40A and 42 of chapter 147 and section 12 of chapter 265. The amounts credited to the fund shall be available for expenditure without further appropriation by the division of occupational licensure up to an amount not to exceed $200,000 each fiscal year for the costs of operating and administering the state athletic commission; provided, however, that if the amount credited to the fund exceeds $200,000, the excess amount shall be deposited into the General Fund. For the purposes of accommodating discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expense and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2bbbb (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2bbbb - Commonwealth Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Fund

Section 2BBBB. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Commonwealth Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Fund. The fund shall be credited with all sales tax revenues collected from the sale of alcoholic beverages under chapter 64H which are not part of the dedicated sales tax revenue amount described in section 35T or section 35BB of chapter 10. Amounts credited to the fund shall be expended, subject to appropriation, to support substance abuse treatment and prevention services.
MA Gen L ch 29 § 2cccc (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title III - Laws Relating to State Officers|Chapter 29 - State Finance|Section 2cccc - Local Aid Stabilization Fund

Section 2CCCC. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Local Aid Stabilization Fund. The fund shall consist of monies transferred to it from the Gaming Revenue Fund established in section 59 of chapter 23K, all other monies credited or transferred to it from any other fund or source and proceeds from the investment of such funds. Subject to appropriation, the fund shall be distributed to cities and towns as a supplement to other sources of local aid distributions, but shall not be subject to section 5C.