Update on Legislative Session (continued)...
Last week I summarized health care legislation passed in the session just completed. This week I'll provide highlights of legislation passed that had to do with economic development. As usual, if you would like additional information you can email me at RepDonato38@aol.com.
Here is a list of legislation passed:
ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
Following statewide job growth listening tour, House passed comprehensive stimulus package designed to make smart, bold investments in workforce training, infrastructure, technology and cultural facilities.
STREAMLINED PERMITTING
To combat excessive regulation the House passed legislation to streamline the state and local building approval process.
RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE
Legislature reaffirms commitment to commonwealth working families by giving long overdue pay increase to lowest wage earners.
BRINGING BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB TO MASSACHUSETTS
Beating out competitor states like North Carolina and New York, bipartisan Massachusetts effort persuades global drug giant Bristol-Myers Squibb to build a $660 million manufacturing plant in Devens.
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT INCENTIVE
New financing mechanism forges partnership between communities, state and developers in order to stimulate development and job growth across Massachusetts.
FILM TAX INCENTIVES
Seeking to further facilitate job growth and make Massachusetts competitive with other states and countries, House takes action to attract multi-million dollar movie industry to Massachusetts to create jobs, increase tourism and generate revenue for state and local communities.
MILITARY BASE PROTECTION & DEVELOPMENT
$261 million plan to expand and renovate Hamscom Air Base in Bedford and US Army Soldiers System in Natick keeps jobs in Massachusetts and bases open during 2005 BRAC review process.
STRENGTHENING CHILD LABOR LAWS
Legislature approves first comprehensive overhaul of child labor rules in 70 years by increasing criminal penalties and giving the attorney general authority to pursue civil charges against neligent employers.
DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS STATE LAND
House passes comprehensive legislation that restructures the process for the disposal of state property.
These are some of the key pieces of legislation that we passed. Check back next week for additional information on legislation passed.
Again, I am always happy to hear from constituents. Your feedback is welcome!
Here is a list of legislation passed:
ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
Following statewide job growth listening tour, House passed comprehensive stimulus package designed to make smart, bold investments in workforce training, infrastructure, technology and cultural facilities.
STREAMLINED PERMITTING
To combat excessive regulation the House passed legislation to streamline the state and local building approval process.
RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE
Legislature reaffirms commitment to commonwealth working families by giving long overdue pay increase to lowest wage earners.
BRINGING BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB TO MASSACHUSETTS
Beating out competitor states like North Carolina and New York, bipartisan Massachusetts effort persuades global drug giant Bristol-Myers Squibb to build a $660 million manufacturing plant in Devens.
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT INCENTIVE
New financing mechanism forges partnership between communities, state and developers in order to stimulate development and job growth across Massachusetts.
FILM TAX INCENTIVES
Seeking to further facilitate job growth and make Massachusetts competitive with other states and countries, House takes action to attract multi-million dollar movie industry to Massachusetts to create jobs, increase tourism and generate revenue for state and local communities.
MILITARY BASE PROTECTION & DEVELOPMENT
$261 million plan to expand and renovate Hamscom Air Base in Bedford and US Army Soldiers System in Natick keeps jobs in Massachusetts and bases open during 2005 BRAC review process.
STRENGTHENING CHILD LABOR LAWS
Legislature approves first comprehensive overhaul of child labor rules in 70 years by increasing criminal penalties and giving the attorney general authority to pursue civil charges against neligent employers.
DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS STATE LAND
House passes comprehensive legislation that restructures the process for the disposal of state property.
These are some of the key pieces of legislation that we passed. Check back next week for additional information on legislation passed.
Again, I am always happy to hear from constituents. Your feedback is welcome!
posted by Paul Donato @ 7:23 AM
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