An Act relative to gateway municipalities
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to formally define what constitutes a ‘gateway municipality’ in Massachusetts. Currently, the term is not clearly defined, leading to potential confusion and challenges in coordinating regional economic development efforts. The legislation aims to establish a clear definition for this term, which is likely related to municipalities with significant transportation hubs or economic importance to surrounding areas. The bill’s purpose is to provide clarity and consistency in how these municipalities are treated within the state’s economic planning framework.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘gateway municipality’ based on criteria related to transportation and economic activity.
- Establishes a process for the Executive Office of Economic Development to identify gateway municipalities.
- The definition will be used for coordinating regional economic development initiatives.
- The bill directs the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies committee to study the issue and make recommendations.
- The study will consider the impact of gateway municipalities on regional transportation and economic growth.
Who is affected
- Gateway municipalities in Massachusetts
- Regional economic development agencies
- The Executive Office of Economic Development
- Transportation planners
- Local governments
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
Cosponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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