Bill Commons

MA HD 3223

in committee

An Act empowering disadvantaged state contractors” provides up-front down payments and bridge loans to socially or economically disadvantaged microbusinesses and small businesses that secure state contracts through CDFIs and non-traditional lenders

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA HD 3223 pass?

Not yet. MA HD 3223 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-27): Senate concurred

What is MA HD 3223 about?

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 315) of Bud L. Williams relative to low interest loans and procurement downpayment for certain micro- and small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Who sponsors MA HD 3223?

Bud L. Williams is the primary sponsor of MA HD 3223.

Description

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 315) of Bud L. Williams relative to low interest loans and procurement downpayment for certain micro- and small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-02-27 — Senate concurred
Bill type
proposed bill
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Sponsors

  • Bud L. Williamsprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  2. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses

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Related bills

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD3223

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