Bill > H4839

This bill modifies Chapter 23A by adding a new section that establishes specific timing requirements for distributing tourism marketing and promotion grants through the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund. Under the proposed change, regional tourism councils will receive at least 50% of their total grant funds by September 1st of the fiscal year in which the grants are allocated, with the remaining funds to be distributed by December 1st of the same fiscal year. This legislation aims to provide more predictable and timely funding for regional tourism councils, which typically work to promote local attractions, support tourism-related businesses, and drive economic activity in their respective regions by marketing destination experiences and attractions.

Budget and Finance

Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4839