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MA H3219

MA H3219
Relative to designated port areas


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a designated port area community fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to redefine "Gateway municipality" to include municipalities that contain or are part of a designated port area, which is a specific geographic zone identified for port-related economic development. Crucially, the bill establishes a "Designated Port Area Community Fund" to be managed by the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MDFA), a state agency focused on economic development. This fund will receive appropriations, grants, gifts, and investment income, and its monies will be used without further legislative approval to support economic development and provide assistance to properties within designated port areas. Any unspent funds will carry over to the next fiscal year, and the fund will be exempt from certain state administrative costs.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4618 (on 09/22/2016)

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