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MA H4501

Providing continued investment in the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
05/16/2018
In Committee
06/06/2018
Crossed Over
05/31/2018
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/15/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Providing continued investment in the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth

AI Summary

This bill provides continued investment in the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth. It allocates $462,970,000 to the Massachusetts Life Sciences Investment Fund for various initiatives, including facility upgrades and expansions at University of Massachusetts campuses, a center for nursing innovation at UMass Boston, and a center for innovation at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The bill also increases the annual cap on tax incentives for the life sciences industry from $25 million to $30 million and extends the tax incentive program until 2028. Additionally, the bill requires the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to report annually on its internship programs and their diversity. The bill also earmarks a portion of the state's budget surplus for the Life Sciences Investment Fund.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 112 of the Acts of 2018 (on 06/15/2018)

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