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MA H2942
Establishing the Representative Chris Walsh disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
09/18/2019
09/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing a disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Representative Chris Walsh Disaster and Emergency Aid Fund for Massachusetts artists. The fund will be managed by the State Treasurer and can accept monetary donations from individuals, organizations, and other entities. The funds can be used to provide assistance to Massachusetts artists who have endured an emergency or disaster, as defined in the bill, to ensure the safety and vitality of artists residing in the Commonwealth. The bill also allows consignees to sell or auction any forfeited artwork and donate the proceeds to the fund.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Brian Ashe (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 09/18/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2942 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2942.pdf |
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