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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
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)
Dan Cahill (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Chris Flanagan (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
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
Official Document
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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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