Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

S2524 — An Act to sell naming rights to properties operated by the MCCA

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

An Act to sell naming rights to properties operated by the MCCA

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of 'state agency,' modifies specific requirements for actions taken by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, and establishes new procedures for generating revenue through naming rights and sponsorships.

  • Section 1 of chapter 7C

    ; provided further, that for the purposes of this chapter “state agency” shall include the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority established under section 33 of chapter 190 of the acts of 1982.

    This change includes the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority in the definition of 'state agency.'

  • Section 46 of chapter 7C

    shall → may

    This modification allows the Authority to decide whether to take certain actions instead of mandating them.

  • Chapter 195 of the acts of 2014

    SECTION 3A. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Authority shall issue a request for proposals to sell, license, or lease naming or sponsorship rights... (b) The executive director shall direct all revenues generated by the Authority under this section to be split evenly between the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund... (c) All requests for proposals issued pursuant to this section shall be held open for a minimum of 120 days.

    This new section authorizes the Authority to issue requests for proposals for naming or sponsorship rights, establishes revenue distribution, and sets a minimum duration for proposals.

  • The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority shall issue the request for proposals pursuant to this act within 180 days following enactment...

    This mandates the Authority to issue proposals for naming rights within a specified timeframe after the bill's enactment.

Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2524 do?
An Act to sell naming rights to properties operated by the MCCA
Who sponsors S2524?
S2524 is sponsored by Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
What is the current status of S2524?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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 S2524?
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