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MA H2943

MA H2943
Resolve to evaluate existing funding for the promotion of, and workforce development in, tourism, arts and culture


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
11/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the Commonwealth’s funding of programs for the promotion of tourism, arts and culture, and for workforce development related to the hospitality and creative industries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a commission to evaluate the Commonwealth's funding of programs for the promotion of tourism, arts, and culture, as well as for workforce development related to the hospitality and creative industries. The commission will investigate the total annual funding by the Commonwealth for these purposes, compare the Commonwealth's investments to those of other states, and make recommendations for new sources of funding to increase investment in these areas. The commission will be composed of up to 21 members from various organizations and will be supported by staff from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. The commission is required to meet at least 8 times, conduct at least 4 public hearings, and provide a report with its recommendations within one year of the bill's passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 11/27/2019)

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