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MA H1665

MA H1665
Relative to state grants targeting minority communities


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to state grants targeting minority communities and minority businesses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase state funding and support for minority communities and minority-owned businesses in Massachusetts. It finds that the state has one of the highest racial and ethnic wealth gaps in the country, and that inadequate access to financial capital has limited the growth of minority-owned businesses. The bill requires the state to endeavor to allocate at least 15% of its total annual grant funding to minority communities and businesses with a majority-minority board of directors.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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