An Act supporting the economic growth of downtowns and small businesses
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, known as the MassMakers Act, aims to support the economic growth of downtowns and small businesses in Massachusetts. It establishes a framework for streamlining business operations through a centralized portal, promoting local businesses, and encouraging state agencies to prioritize Massachusetts-based vendors. The bill also focuses on strengthening downtown revitalization efforts and improving the overall business environment within the state.
Key provisions
- Establishes the MassMakers Portal, a one-stop shop for business information and compliance.
- Defines key terms related to the bill, including ‘MassMade business,’ ‘Microbusiness,’ and ‘Minority business.’
- Requires state agencies to consider a bidder’s principal place of business when evaluating bids.
- Creates the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative to protect and revitalize downtowns.
- Establishes the Supply Mass/Buy Mass program to connect local suppliers with local purchasers.
- Authorizes the creation of a task force to develop the MassMakers Portal.
- Modifies Chapter 40O to strengthen business improvement districts (BIDs).
- Creates a special commission to study the use of artificial intelligence in tax enforcement.
Who is affected
- Small businesses
- Downtown businesses and commercial districts
- State agencies
- Local suppliers
- Marketplace facilitators and remote retailers
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
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