MA S178

Bill

MA S178

Establishing the MassMade Program

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
02/22/2018

Crossed Over
03/01/2018

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the MassMade Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the MassMade Program, which will be administered by the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. The program aims to identify, connect, and support businesses in the Commonwealth that produce consumer goods, as well as identify obstacles to conducting business in the state and act as a resource for consumers seeking products made in Massachusetts. The bill defines a "MassMade business" as any entity that produces consumer goods in the Commonwealth, is headquartered or has a principal place of business in the state, and has a certificate of good standing from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The Massachusetts Office of Business Development is authorized to expend funds, accept federal or private funding, and promulgate regulations to administer the program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (8)

Josh Cutler (D), Eileen Donoghue (D), Sheila Harrington (R), Eric Lesser (D), James Miceli (D), Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D), Bruce Tarr (R), Walter Timilty (D),

Last Action

Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #328 (Yeas 36 to Nays 0) (on 03/01/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S178

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S178
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S178.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H155	To strengthen enforcement of Chapter 141 and 147 licenses	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H1647	Creating a legislative budget office	No further action taken	Similar To
H1866	Establishing an emergency responder yellow dot program	Accompanied H1856	Similar To
H2656	Establishing a special commission to study the legislative process	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Similar To
H3707	Authorizing the town of Lee to establish an additional excise on sales of gasoline and diesel fuel	Accompanied a new draft, see H3912	Similar To
H3926	Relative to early literacy education	Accompanied a study order, see H4707	Similar To
H4115	Relative to establishing a citizens commission concerning a constitutional amendment to secure government of the people	Approved by the People at the state election, Chapter 322 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H4914	Authorizing the city of Chicopee to establish a water and sewer department	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 319 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H4971	Establishing the DHY Clean Waters Community Partnership for the towns of Dennis, Harwich and Yarmouth	No further action taken	Similar To
H92	To establish an office of youth development	Accompanied H122	Similar To
S1262	Establishing the Massachusetts Cemeteries Board of Oversight	Accompanied a study order, see S2422	Similar To
S1699	Establishing a legislative fiscal office	Accompanied a study order, see H4481	Similar To
S710	Establishing the Finish Line Scholarship Program	Accompanied a study order, see S2487	Similar To
S82	Establishing Community Benefit Districts	Accompanied a new draft, see H4385	Similar To

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