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MA S579

Establishing the Massachusetts infrastructure bank


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

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the Massachusetts infrastructure bank. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Infrastructure Bank, a state-chartered financial institution that can accept deposits from public and quasi-public entities, and make loans and issue bonds to fund critical infrastructure projects in cities, towns, and state agencies across Massachusetts. The bank is governed by a 9-member board of directors and receives advisory input from an 11-member board of advisors, both with representatives from various sectors. The bank is capitalized with an initial investment of $50 million from the Commonwealth, which will also deposit an additional $350 million in cash, cash equivalents, or short-term deposits. The bank is prohibited from competing with other Massachusetts banks for retail, mortgage, or commercial loans, and will not offer individual or commercial products to the general public.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2543 (on 02/18/2020)

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