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MA H3249
MA H3249Establishing the Representative Chris Walsh disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing a disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Representative Chris Walsh Massachusetts Artists Disaster and Emergency Aid Fund to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts artists who have endured an emergency or disaster as defined in the bill. The fund will be administered by the State Treasurer and can accept donations from various entities. The bill also allows consignees to sell or auction forfeited artwork and donate the proceeds to the fund. To qualify for assistance, applicants must meet the definition of a "Massachusetts Artist" as outlined in the bill, and the State Treasurer or a designated commission will establish the criteria and process for distributing the funds.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4569 (on 04/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3249 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3249.pdf |
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