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MA H3953

MA H3953
Establishing an economic development special revenue account for the town of Ashland


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Introduced
07/01/2019
In Committee
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
02/24/2020
Passed
02/27/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/16/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Ashland be authorized to establish an economic development special revenue account in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Ashland to establish an economic development special revenue account, into which the local meals tax revenue in excess of 6.25% will be deposited. The funds in this account can be used to support economic development activities and operations in the town. The town meeting must approve the use of these funds by a majority vote. The bill also allows the town to revoke the local meals tax rate in excess of 6.25% and decide whether to keep or close the special revenue account. The General Court can make only clerical or editorial changes to the bill unless the Board of Selectmen approves any amendments.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 193 of the Acts of 2020 (on 10/16/2020)

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