Bill > H334

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate the potential economic benefits and impacts of minimum pricing laws in Massachusetts. The commission will be composed of diverse representatives, including government officials from administration and finance, agriculture, and treasury, legislative committee chairs, industry representatives from sectors like dairy, alcohol, and tobacco, public health experts, and business association members. The commission's primary tasks include examining existing minimum pricing laws in Massachusetts and neighboring states, analyzing how these laws affect product costs and prices, and developing recommendations on whether such laws should be adjusted to better support small businesses. The commission is authorized to hold public hearings, receive research and staff support from the executive office of administration and finance, and must produce a comprehensive written report with findings, recommendations, and draft legislation within one year of the act's effective date. The report will be submitted to the governor, legislative leaders, and relevant committees, with any official actions requiring approval by a majority vote of commission members.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H334