S 1952
An Act establishing the rural jobs act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Rural Jobs Act, aims to support and grow jobs in Massachusetts’ rural communities. It seeks to maintain existing jobs, create new employment opportunities, and encourage businesses and industries to locate in these areas. The legislation is intended to bolster the economic vitality of rural Massachusetts by attracting investment and expanding local economies.
Key provisions
- Promote the retention and expansion of existing jobs in rural areas.
- Stimulate the creation of new jobs within rural communities.
- Attract new businesses and industries to rural Massachusetts.
- Supports economic development in rural regions.
Who is affected
- Rural communities in Massachusetts
- Businesses operating in rural areas
- Residents of rural Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is a reintroduction of a similar concept, previously proposed in Massachusetts under various titles (H.3330, H.2408, H.2830, S.1673, and S.1876).
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Cosponsors
Shirley B. Arriaga
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Bill S.1952 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the rural jobs act
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1952) of Julian Cyr for legislation to establish the rural jobs act to promote the retention and expansion of existing jobs, stimulate the creation of new jobs, and attract new business and industry to rural areas. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Julian Cyr Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1952
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 |
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