Bill > H316

This bill establishes a 21-member committee on Massachusetts Business Competitiveness and Affordable Living, which will conduct an ongoing review of state laws and regulations to identify barriers to business growth and factors contributing to high living costs. The committee will be composed of diverse stakeholders, including appointees from the Governor, legislative leadership, various state secretaries, and representatives from business and industry associations such as the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, National Federation of Independent Business, and Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation. The committee's review will comprehensively examine state and local taxation policies, the cost of essential goods and services including food, education, housing, transportation, health care, child care, and utilities. Members will serve without compensation and are required to submit an annual report to the Senate and House of Representatives by December 31st, which will include recommendations for policy changes aimed at reducing living costs and improving the business environment in Massachusetts. The goal is to create a systematic approach to understanding and addressing economic challenges facing businesses and residents in the state.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H316