Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 14 D cosponsors

HD 4539 — An Act establishing a live theater pilot program

Last action — Referred to the committee on House Rules, reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Biele and others for legislation to establish a tax credit program for live theater. Revenue.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules, reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (185)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4539 do?
By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Biele and others for legislation to establish a tax credit program for live theater. Revenue.
Who sponsors HD 4539?
HD 4539 is sponsored by Ann-Margaret Ferrante (Democrat), David Biele (Democrat), Louis L. Kafka, David Paul Linsky (Democrat), Paul McMurtry (Democrat), Claire D. Cronin, Jeffrey N. Roy (Democrat), Tackey Chan (Democrat), Kay Khan, Alan Silvia (Democrat), Daniel J. Ryan (Democrat), Aaron Vega, Adrian C. Madaro (Democrat), James Arciero (Democrat), Daniel J. Hunt (Democrat), Kenneth I. Gordon (Democrat), Nick Collins (Democrat), Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat), and Nika C. Elugardo.
What is the current status of HD 4539?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HD 4539?
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