H3587
An Act to grow and maintain space in cities and towns for the creative economy
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Bill overview
This bill aims to support and expand creative spaces within Massachusetts cities and towns. It proposes establishing a local option trust fund to provide financial resources for municipalities to create or maintain spaces for creative activities and performances. The goal is to foster the creative economy and enhance cultural development at the local level. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Key provisions
- Establishes a local option trust fund.
- Provides funding for creative space creation.
- Supports presentation space for arts and culture.
- Aims to grow the creative economy in Massachusetts.
- Focuses on municipal-level implementation.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Creative economy businesses
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Local municipalities
- Residents of Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Daniel Cahill
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Bruce E. Tarr
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher M. Markey
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Bill H.3587 194th (Current)
An Act to grow and maintain space in cities and towns for the creative economy
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3587) of Daniel Cahill and Christopher M. Markey for legislation to establish a local option trust to provide creative space and presentation space in municipalities. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Daniel Cahill Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3587
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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