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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to address inequality, promote opportunity and end poverty. Community Development and Small Businesses.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address inequality, promote opportunity, and end poverty in Massachusetts. It establishes the Community Action Trust Fund to support community-based programs and services that alleviate the causes of poverty. The bill strengthens the role of community action agencies, which are the federally mandated antipoverty agencies in the Commonwealth, by specifying their board structure and funding requirements. It also creates an Interagency Council to coordinate state efforts to address poverty and inequality, and requires regular reporting on the fund's expenditures and impact.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied H125 (on 04/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S89 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S89.pdf |
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