MA S80

Bill

Establishing a commission to study journalism in underserved communities

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
12/29/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a commission to study journalism in underserved communities. Community Development and Small Businesses.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to conduct a comprehensive, non-binding study on the state of local journalism in underserved communities in Massachusetts. The commission will review aspects of local journalism, including press coverage, media outlet ratios, business models, social media impact, public policy solutions, and career pathways for aspiring journalists. The commission will consist of 17 members, including representatives from various media organizations, universities, and community groups. The commission will meet at least 5 times, and will submit its findings and recommendations for legislation within 1 year of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Brendan Crighton (D), Lori Ehrlich (D), Jim Hawkins (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 12/29/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S80

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S80
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S80.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H181	Establishing a commission to study journalism in underserved communities	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance	Similar To
H2658	Relative to PILOT compensation to towns with a high percentage of state owned land	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H2668	Relative to the enhanced disposition of surplus motor vehicles owned by the commonwealth or authorities established by the state	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
H341	Relative to the distribution of revenues accruing from the sale of lottery tickets	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
S1861	Resolve establishing a PILOT reimbursement commission	Discharged to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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