H4293
An Act establishing an economic development special revenue account for the town of Hopkinton
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to create a special revenue account dedicated to economic development initiatives. The purpose of this account is to provide funding for projects aimed at promoting economic growth within the town. The bill was approved by the House and Senate and is now law.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Hopkinton to establish an economic development special revenue account.
- The account will be used to fund economic development projects.
- The bill was approved by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was reported favorably by committee.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- The bill was read and passed by both the House and Senate.
Who is affected
- Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts
- Residents of Hopkinton
- Local businesses in Hopkinton
- Economic development organizations in Hopkinton
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding source for economic development.
- No current law is explicitly addressed or changed by this bill.
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Primary sponsor
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Cosponsor
James C. Arena-DeRosa
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Bill H.4293 194th (Current)
An Act establishing an economic development special revenue account for the town of Hopkinton
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4293) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) that town of Hopkinton be authorized to establish an economic development special revenue account in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: James C. Arena-DeRosa Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Hopkinton (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.4293
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 8/14/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
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