Amendment ID: S2844-47

Amendment 47

Massachusetts Cultural and Performing Arts Mitigation Trust Fund

Mr. Crighton, Ms. Comerford, Messrs. Kennedy, O'Connor, Gomez, Eldridge, Montigny and Tarr, Ms. Edwards and Mr. Timilty move that the proposed new text be amended by adding the following section: 

SECTION XX. In accordance with section 2HHHHH of chapter 29 of the General Laws, 2 per cent of revenues shall be allocated to the Massachusetts Cultural and Performing Arts Mitigation Trust Fund.

Section 2HHHHH of chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:

(d) Expenditures from the fund of monies received from the Massachusetts Sports Wagering Act, as established by chapter 23N of the General Laws, shall be solely allocated to a grant program supporting capacity building initiatives for artists and cultural organizations, with priority given to historically underfunded individuals and groups.