H 2415 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act establishing a special commission to ensure the safety and sustainability of non-profit public events

This bill establishes a special commission to study the costs and benefits of creating a fund dedicated to public safety, sustainability, and waste mitigation for non-profit public events in Massachusetts. The commission will be composed of state officials, elected representatives, and members appointed by tourism and municipal organizations to review security and sustainability expenses for these events. After its review, the commission must submit recommendations and proposed legislation to the state legislature within 120 days to help offset the financial burdens these organizations face.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jan 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jan 29, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Jan 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jan 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors