H303
An Act to promote community development planning
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Bill overview
This bill aims to support Massachusetts cities and towns in developing comprehensive community development plans. It establishes a program to provide assistance to local governments as they create these plans, focusing on community development and small businesses. The goal is to foster strategic planning and investment within local communities. The bill was referred to the Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Establishes a program to assist cities and towns.
- Supports the creation of community development plans.
- Focuses on community development and small businesses.
- Provides resources for local governments.
Who is affected
- Cities
- Towns
- Local Governments
- Community Development Organizations
- Small Businesses
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Primary sponsor
Kristin E. Kassner
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Kristin E. Kassner
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.303 194th (Current)
An Act to promote community development planning
By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 303) of Kristin E. Kassner and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for program to assist cities and towns for the purpose of creating community development plans. Community Development and Small Businesses.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kristin E. Kassner
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.303
| 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 |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4790 |
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