Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-781

OTH 781

Tourism Commission

Messrs. Collins and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section ___the following section:-

"SECTION___. (a) There shall be a commission established referred to as the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership Commission. The commission shall investigate the investments, policies and legislative requirements needed to make Massachusetts more competitive in the meetings and conventions industry internationally. They shall determine the feasibility of financing the improvements to or the expansions of the convention centers and other assets located in the city of Boston and the city of Springfield.

(b)The commission shall consist of: the executive director of Massachusetts Convention Center Authority; the chief executive director of the Massachusetts Port Authority; the executive director of Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism; one senator appointed by the Senate President who shall be co-chair; one representative appointed by the Speaker of the House who shall be co-chair; the president of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; the president of the Greater Boston Business and Tourism Bureau; the Mayor of Boston or designee; the president of the Massachusetts taxpayers foundation.

(c) The committee shall file a report of its findings and recommendations, including any recommended legislation, with the clerks of the senate and house of representatives not later than December 31, 2026.