H 47
An Act establishing an Office of Economic Empowerment
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This bill aimed to create an Office of Economic Empowerment within the state of Massachusetts. The office would have been responsible for promoting equitable economic opportunities and addressing systemic inequalities in areas like contracting, lending, and investment. It sought to ensure that economic benefits are distributed more fairly across all communities and populations within the state. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Office of the State Treasurer
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Bill H.47 194th (Current)
An Act establishing an Office of Economic Empowerment
So much of the recommendations of the Department of the State Treasurer (House, No. 35) as relates to establishing an Office of Economic Empowerment (House, No. 47). State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Sponsor: Office of the State Treasurer
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.47
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5199 |
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