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MA H2892

MA H2892
Relative to corporate board diversity


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a separate fund to be known as the Massachusetts power sharing trust fund. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Power Sharing Trust Fund, which will consist of fees collected from publicly-held corporations and certain state entities that do not have at least 15% (or 2 members for boards with fewer than 11 members) of their governing board members be people of color. The funds will be distributed to the Commissions on the Status of African Americans, Latinos and Latinas, and Asian Descent in proportion to the non-white population they represent, to be used in furtherance of their missions. The Department of Revenue will also publish an annual report listing the contributing corporations and entities, as well as the total fees collected.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5279 (on 10/06/2022)

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