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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a onetime competitive grant program administered by the Office of Travel and Tourism to provide tourism and visitor marketing funds to businesses and regional tourism councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a one-time $15 million competitive grant program administered by the Office of Travel and Tourism to provide tourism and visitor marketing funds to businesses and regional tourism councils. The goal is to promote and advertise visitation and tourism to create jobs, support hospitality and tourism-related businesses, and stimulate the state and local economies. The bill also increases the Tourism Trust Fund by allocating 10% of any increase in occupancy excise tax revenue compared to the prior fiscal year, and requires grants to regional tourism councils to be distributed by September 1 each year.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Natalie Blais (D)*,
Marcos Devers (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5219 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3375 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3375.pdf |
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