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MA S2470

Relative to innovative communities


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Introduced
04/23/2018
In Committee
05/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislationfor legislation to establish an innovative communities program within the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2470).

AI Summary

This bill establishes an Innovative Communities Program within the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development to support the introduction of cutting-edge technologies into the marketplace and incentivize their adoption by municipalities. The program will include an Innovative Communities Office that will serve as a point of connection between startups and municipalities, provide education and technical assistance, organize marketing events, and implement pilot programs. The bill also creates an Innovative Communities Advisory Board to build relationships, improve the program, and promote the participation of women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned startups. Additionally, the bill establishes a special commission to study potential barriers to the adoption of innovative technologies by state and local governments and provide recommendations for regulatory changes.

Sponsors (0)

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Last Action

Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 05/14/2018)

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