Bill > S2635

This bill aims to promote economic development and job creation in the Commonwealth. Key provisions include: - Providing grants to coastal communities for maritime economy sector projects, and to municipalities and nonprofits for infrastructure improvements and workforce development programs. - Establishing an "Innovative Communities" office to support the adoption of new technologies by municipalities and provide grants for technology deployment. - Allowing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convey air rights over the Massachusetts Turnpike Parcel 15 for development, with requirements for affordable housing. - Providing tax credits to employers for EMAC supplement and employer shared responsibility payments made for employees on ConnectorCare health plans. - Authorizing municipalities to impose local transportation surcharges subject to voter approval, with the revenue dedicated to local transportation projects. - Regulating professional employer organizations (PEOs) and their relationships with client companies and covered employees. The bill also includes various other economic development, consumer protection, and labor-related provisions.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2635