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MA S1732

MA S1732
To restore and revitalize state pier in the city of New Bedford


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to restore and revitalize state pier in the city of New Bedford. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to restore and revitalize the state pier in the city of New Bedford. Specifically, it requires the Seaport Economic Council, in consultation with the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, to report on the current status and future needs of the state pier facility. The bill also authorizes the Department of Conservation and Recreation to lease the state pier facility to the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, which can then sublease the facility for economic development purposes within the port of New Bedford, with preference given to mixed-use development proposals that include water and non-water dependent uses. Additionally, the bill provides funding of $25 million for capital improvements to the state pier facility in New Bedford to further economic development within the port.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets (on 04/26/2018)

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