MA H1788

Bill

MA H1788

Relative to procurement services for artists

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/18/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to procurement services for artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to exempt contracts or agreements for the repair, purchase, or commission of artistic services, works of art, public art, and artifacts of a unique or intrinsic artistic character from the procurement requirements of Chapter 30B of the General Laws. It also defines "Artistic services" as those provided by individuals or groups who profess and practice a skill in various artistic disciplines, including visual arts, literary arts, performing arts, and other new or emerging art forms.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (7)

Paul Heroux (D), Mike Moore (D), Smitty Pignatelli (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), Dave Rogers (D), Dave Vieira (R), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 01/25/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1788

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1788
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1788.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1668	To procure public products or services from Massachusetts or the United States	Accompanied a study order, see H4481	Similar To
H1786	Relative to resale royalties for artists	No further action taken	Similar To
H1787	Establishing a disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists	No further action taken	Similar To
H2590	Establishing a tax credit for artist work space	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H743	Relative to stop fraudulent representation of business against performers	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S1893	Establishing a disaster and emergency aid fund for Massachusetts artists	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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