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MA S1282

MA S1282
Authorizing the expenditure of $500,000 from town of Brookline marijuana mitigation stabilization fund for purpose of advancing racial equity in the town of Brookline


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
11/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the expenditure of $500,000 from town of Brookline marijuana mitigation stabilization fund for purpose of advancing racial equity in the town of Brookline. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Brookline to spend $500,000 from its Marijuana Mitigation Stabilization Fund, which consists of funds derived from Host Community Agreement mitigation fees paid by licensed cannabis establishments, for the purpose of supporting projects, programs, and initiatives that advance racial equity and racial justice within the Brookline community. The bill allows the town to expend these funds notwithstanding certain existing laws, and the expenditures must be in conformity with regulations or terms specified by the Select Board.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2635 (on 02/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1282 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1282.pdf 03/11/2023
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