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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/29/2020
12/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to address inequality, promote opportunity and end poverty. Community Development and Small Businesses.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address inequality, promote opportunity, and end poverty in Massachusetts. It establishes the Community Action Trust Fund to support community-based programs and services that address the causes of poverty, such as projects to assist low-income individuals and families, secure employment, provide financial education, and offer emergency assistance. The bill also creates the Interagency Council to Address Inequality, Promote Opportunity, and End Poverty to coordinate and improve existing programs and policies related to poverty and economic mobility. Additionally, it reinforces the role of community action agencies as the federally mandated antipoverty network in the state and ensures that at least 90% of community services block grant funds are contracted directly with these agencies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Julian Cyr (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
John Keenan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
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
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S91 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S91.pdf |
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