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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to include nonprofit organizations in the matching grant “rail trail” program within the Department of Economic Development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
AI Summary
This bill amends a specific section of Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 23A, section 3I, which outlines a matching grant program for "rail-trail" construction. Rail-trails are typically former railway lines converted into multi-use paths for walking, biking, and other recreational activities. The key provision of this bill is to expand eligibility for these matching grants to include nonprofit organizations, in addition to municipalities (cities and towns), allowing these organizations to also receive state funding to develop and maintain rail-trail projects.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4305 (on 05/18/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H290 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H290 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H290.pdf |
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