MA S2029

Bill

Relative to procurement services for artists

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
11/25/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to procurement services for artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 30B of the General Laws to exempt contracts or agreements for the repair, purchase, or commissioning of artistic services, works of art, public art, and artifacts of a unique or intrinsic artistic character from the requirements of the state's procurement laws. It also defines "Artistic services" as those provided by individuals or groups who practice skills in various artistic disciplines, including visual arts, literary arts, performing arts, and other new or emerging art forms.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Harriette Chandler (D), Mary Keefe (D), James Welch (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 11/25/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2029

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2029
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2029.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2459	Establishing a tax credit for artist work space	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2931	Relative to procurement services for artists	Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 2, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
H2942	Establishing the Representative Chris Walsh disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H3248	Relative to stop fraudulent representation of business against performers	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
S1600	Repealing the property tax exemption for Massport lessees	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling	Similar To
S2020	Establishing the Representative Chris Walsh disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2024	To foster artist businesses in cultural districts	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S545	Relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations	Accompanied a study order, see S2543	Similar To

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