H304
An Act establishing the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. The office’s purpose is to support and revitalize commercial districts throughout the state. It aims to foster economic growth and enhance the vibrancy of local communities by providing resources and assistance to main streets. The office will work with local businesses and municipalities to implement strategies for improvement.
Key provisions
- Creates the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets.
- The office will provide support and resources to main streets.
- The office will work with local businesses and municipalities.
- The office will develop strategies to revitalize commercial districts.
Who is affected
- Local businesses
- Municipalities
- Commercial districts in Massachusetts
- Community Development agencies
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Bill H.304 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 304) of Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. Community Development and Small Businesses.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul McMurtry Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.304
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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