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MA H2717

To establish a Massachusetts percent for arts program


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a fund for the creation, acquisition, conservation and maintenance of public art and the creation of a public art commission. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Massachusetts Percent for Art Program (MPAP) to be administered by a public art commission. The MPAP will provide funding for the creation, acquisition, conservation, and maintenance of public art in or on the site of Commonwealth-owned, managed, and occupied buildings. One percent of state fund appropriations for capital improvements designated for new capital construction will be transferred to the MPAP. The public art commission will be responsible for administering the program, including establishing funding criteria, identifying opportunities and locations for art, reviewing projects, making curatorial decisions, and promoting public access and education. The commission will consist of various members with expertise in public art, architecture, and arts and culture, and will be supported by an MPAP coordinator within the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (38)

Chris Walsh (D)* Brian Ashe (D),  Cory Atkins (D),  Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  Gailanne Cariddi (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Brendan Crighton (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Diana Dizoglio (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Stephen Kulik (D),  John Lawn (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Rady Mom (D),  Jim O'Day (D),  Sarah Peake (D),  Smitty Pignatelli (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Jeff Roy (D),  Paul Schmid (D),  Chynah Tyler (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Aaron Vega (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

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

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