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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
By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others that the Office of Business Development establish a MassMade program to identify, connect and support businesses that produce consumer goods in the Commonwealth. Community Development and Small Businesses.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the MassMade program within the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. The program aims to identify, connect, and support businesses that produce consumer goods in the Commonwealth. The MassMade program will act as a resource for consumers seeking products made in Massachusetts, and will work with various stakeholders to collect and provide information about these businesses. The bill also requires the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to submit a report on promoting and supporting businesses headquartered or based in the Commonwealth that participate in the division's bidding process. Additionally, the Massachusetts Office of Business Development must conduct a feasibility study on developing an internet-based system to facilitate the exchange of information for the MassMade program, including procurement requests involving products made in the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (25)
Josh Cutler (D)*,
Kathy LaNatra (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Ted Philips (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
John Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5027 (on 08/22/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H284 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H284.pdf |
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