An Act clarifying eligibility to the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies the eligibility criteria for the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund. Specifically, it aims to allow cultural facilities owned by tribal governments to be financed under the same terms as projects owned by municipalities. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight and subsequently reported favorably.
Key provisions
- Authorizes cultural facilities owned by tribal governments to be eligible for financing through the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund.
- Provides equal financing terms for tribal and municipal cultural facilities.
- Addresses eligibility criteria for the Cultural Facilities Fund.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
- The bill was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Tribal Governments
- Municipalities
- Cultural Facilities Owners
- Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund recipients
- State Government
Notable changes
- Expands eligibility for the Cultural Facilities Fund to include tribal-owned cultural facilities.
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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