H490

Preparing Massachusetts for the next economy

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a special commission to prepare Massachusetts for the next economy.

The bill establishes a special commission to prepare Massachusetts for the next economy. The commission will include representatives from various state offices, regional planning agencies, municipal associations, and water authorities. The goal is to create a plan to strengthen the economy, provide housing, and support emerging technologies while protecting the environment and open space. The commission will collect data on infrastructure, land use, and natural resources, and will hold public hearings.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 5, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5252 (under House Rule 27)

May 29, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/05/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies