An Act creating a commission establishing a Massachusetts Caribbean American Cultural Center
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a commission to investigate the feasibility of creating a Massachusetts Caribbean American Cultural Center in Boston. The commission will include members of the General Court and will explore the potential benefits of such a center for tourism and cultural development. The goal is to study and potentially recommend the establishment of a dedicated space to celebrate and preserve Caribbean American culture within the state.
Key provisions
- The commission will be formed to study the creation of a cultural center.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The center is proposed to be located in Boston.
- The commission’s work will relate to tourism and cultural development.
- The commission will investigate the potential benefits of the center.
Who is affected
- Caribbean American communities in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts residents
- The tourism industry
- Arts and cultural organizations
- The General Court
Notable changes
- The bill proposes the creation of a new commission to assess the need for a cultural center.
- The center would focus on Caribbean American culture.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
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