H 91
An Act to modernize funding for community media programming
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to update the way funding is provided to community media programs in Massachusetts. It aims to modernize the existing funding structure, potentially addressing current limitations or inefficiencies. The bill’s specific details regarding the modernization process are not outlined in the available text. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, and subsequently reported favorably.
Key provisions
- Modernizes funding for community media programming.
- The specific details of the modernization are not detailed in the available text.
- Referral to the House Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
- Reporting favorably by the committee.
Who is affected
- Community media organizations in Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts who rely on community media
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the existing funding model for community media programs.
- No specific changes to current law are explicitly mentioned.
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Adam J. Scanlon
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Brian M. Ashe
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Bill H.91 194th (Current)
An Act to modernize funding for community media programming
By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 91) of Joan Meschino, Margaret R. Scarsdale and others relative to community media program funding. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Joan Meschino , Margaret R. Scarsdale Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.91
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended until Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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