H4778
Community Development and Small Businesses
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Bill overview
This bill, sponsored by the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses, is a study order designed to examine the challenges and opportunities facing community development and small businesses in Massachusetts. The committee will investigate various factors impacting these sectors, including access to capital, workforce development, and regulatory burdens. The goal is to identify potential policy recommendations to support the growth and sustainability of community development initiatives and small businesses throughout the state. It is accompanied by related study orders.
Key provisions
- Assess the current state of community development in Massachusetts.
- Analyze the challenges faced by small businesses.
- Investigate barriers to access to capital for small businesses.
- Examine the impact of workforce development programs on small businesses.
- Review existing regulations and their effect on community development and small businesses.
- Identify best practices for supporting these sectors.
- Recommend policy changes to promote growth and sustainability.
Who is affected
- Community Development Organizations
- Small Businesses
- Massachusetts Residents
- Economic Development Professionals
- Local Governments
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
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Order H.4778 194th (Current)
Community Development and Small Businesses
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Order H.4778
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Accompanied by H301, H310 and H311 |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Joint Rules |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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