Bill > S575

This bill enhances transparency and financial reporting for the Blue Hills Reservation Trust Fund by requiring two key changes: First, all revenue generated from motion picture and television production location fees and contracts must be transferred to the fund within 60 days of receipt by the commonwealth, ensuring that these specific revenues are promptly allocated to the trust fund. Second, the Department of Conservation and Recreation must now submit quarterly detailed reports to the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the House Committee on Ways and Means, which will provide comprehensive financial information about the fund, including its revenue sources, expenditures, and any restrictions on fund usage. These provisions aim to increase accountability and provide legislators and the public with more insight into the financial management of the Blue Hills Reservation Trust Fund, which supports the maintenance and operations of the Blue Hills Reservation, a significant natural area in Massachusetts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S575