Economic Development
193rd General Court (2023-2024)
S. 161
An Act relative to charitable alcohol donations
This legislation authorizes local licensing authorities to issue special pouring and auction alcohol licenses to charities. If passed, charities would be permitted to accept donations of alcoholic beverages with proceeds to be used for charitable purposes.
S. 478
An Act expanding the sale of products by farmer breweries and pub brewers
This bill would allow the sale of malt beverages at agricultural events, such as farmer's markets, by farmer and pub brewers. Wine, cider, and distilled spirits are currently allowed to be sold at agricultural events, so this change would level the playing field for Massachusetts pub brewers and farmer brewers.
S. 628
An Act to promote economic mobility through matched savings
This bill will establish a statewide matched-savings program that will foster wealth-creation among lower-income households to 1) provide a buffer to future financial shocks and 2) pass on to future generations. The bill expands matched-savings programs to assist more lower-income households to recover and rebuild.