AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE

GENERAL LAWS

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E. For the purposes of this section, “economic disaster” means an employment loss of at least 5% during the immediately preceding six-month period, the closure or downsizing of a major regional employer in an economically distressed area, a natural disaster or act of terrorism for which the Governor has declared a state of emergency, or other economic crisis situations, which in the opinion of the Governor adversely affect the welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth.

2. That an emergency exists and this act shall be in force upon its passage.