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MA H3241

MA H3241
To preserve space for the creative economy


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

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a trust to provide for the creation and preservation of creative space and presentation space in municipalities. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a Municipal Creative Space Trust Fund in cities and towns to provide for the creation and preservation of creative and presentation spaces. The key provisions include: (1) defining "creative space" and "presentation space", (2) allowing municipalities to establish a trust fund with a board of trustees to manage the fund, (3) granting the board various powers such as accepting donations, purchasing and selling property, and managing investments, (4) specifying that funds in the trust do not need to be appropriated or further approved for expenditure, and (5) exempting the trust from certain taxes and regulations. The overall goal is to support the creative economy by ensuring the availability of spaces for artistic creation, practice, and presentation within local communities.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied S530 (on 03/04/2024)

Bill Topics

Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ Community and Regional Development
  • ‐ Housing and Community Development for Low and Middle Income Persons
Education
  • ‐ Arts and Humanities

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3241 03/14/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3241.pdf 03/14/2023
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