Bill > H5007

This bill proposes a number of economic relief and growth measures for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Appropriating funds from federal COVID-19 response and state General Fund sources for various initiatives, including investments in broadband infrastructure, affordable housing, business assistance programs, nursing facility support, community health center funding, and investments in public lands and open space. - Creating a Massachusetts Center for Employee Ownership to promote and support employee ownership models. - Making changes to the Massachusetts Brownfields Redevelopment Program to expand eligibility and increase funding caps. - Amending the state's Smart Growth Zoning District law to eliminate provisions related to "starter home" zoning districts. - Establishing a Taxpayer Energy and Economic Relief Rebate program to provide one-time direct financial support to eligible taxpayers. - Creating a live theater tax credit program to support pre-Broadway, pre-off Broadway, and national tour productions in the state. - Providing additional funding and financing mechanisms for vocational technical education, state-aided public housing, and offshore wind port infrastructure. The bill aims to spur economic development, support businesses and workers, expand affordable housing, and make investments in the state's infrastructure and natural resources.

House Committee on Ways and Means (H)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5007