An Act to grow and maintain space in cities and towns for the creative economy
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes establishing a local option trust fund to support the creation and maintenance of creative and presentation spaces within cities and towns in Massachusetts. The goal is to foster the growth of the creative economy by providing resources for artists, cultural organizations, and related businesses. The trust fund would be funded through local property tax revenue, giving municipalities the option to participate and allocate funds to these spaces. This initiative aims to enhance cultural vibrancy and economic development at the local level.
Key provisions
- Establishes a local option trust fund.
- Allows municipalities to voluntarily participate in the fund.
- Funds are derived from local property tax revenue.
- Supports creative and presentation spaces.
- Aims to promote the creative economy.
- Trust fund revenue is allocated to municipalities.
- Provides space for artists and cultural organizations.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Artists and creative businesses
- Cultural organizations
- Local governments
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a new funding mechanism for creative spaces.
- Provides municipalities with local control over funding allocation.
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Sponsors
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14 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel Cahill
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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