An Act relative to economic development

This bill directs the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority to update its 2019 expansion report to reflect post-pandemic changes in the convention and hospitality industries. The legislation requires the authority to form a design advisory group representing local residents and officials, which must review the updated report and recommend it to legislative committees for approval. If the report is not disapproved by a legislative committee within a set timeframe, it will authorize capital projects for the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Additionally, the bill mandates the hiring of diversity and labor relations directors for future projects and requires the use of specific wage standards for event setup work.