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Joint Committee onEconomic Development and Emerging Technologies

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Room 511C
State House
Boston, MA 02133 
Tel:(617) 722-1640
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Room 42
State House
Boston, MA 02133 
Tel:(617) 722-2370
It shall be the duty of the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies to consider all matters concerning commercial and industrial establishments, casino gambling and gaming, industrial development, the racing industry, science and technology, economic development, retention of science or technology-intensive industries; adoption of existing industries; innovation systems from research to development; computers; information, networking, the Internet, data storage and access; communication; biotechnology; stem cell research medical technology; medical devices; environmental technologies, classroom applications; workforce technology training and development, etc., and such other matters as may be referred.

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Date Starts Topics Bills Status Location
No upcoming hearings currently scheduled between 2/23/2012 and 5/23/2012

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Date Topics Bills Status
Feb 16 2012 Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (no topics published)   Completed

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Bill Num. Title Sponsor Report Type
H.3697  An Act establishing expanded gaming in the commonwealth  Joseph F. Wagner   Redraft 
H.130  An Act relative to the issuance of a permit for the temporary operation of a casino in the Commonwealth.  Peter J. Koutoujian   Accompanied by 
H.1036  An Act authorizing the State Racing Commission to increase, decrease, or suspend the live racing requirements  Carlo Basile
Anthony W. Petruccelli 		 Accompanied by 
H.1037  An Act relative to slot machines at racetracks   Angelo L. D'Emilia   Accompanied by 
H.1039  An Act establishing casinos in Massachusetts.  Robert M. Koczera   Accompanied by 
H.1904  An Act to allow gaming at certain organziations  Harold P. Naughton, Jr.   Accompanied by 
H.1905  An Act establishing expanded gaming in the Commonwealth  Kathi-Anne Reinstein
Martin J. Walsh 		 Accompanied by 
S.150  An Act relative to an independent analysis of expanded gaming in the Commonwealth  Stephen M. Brewer   Accompanied by 
S.155  An Act relative to expanded gaming in the Commonwealth  Jennifer L. Flanagan   Accompanied by 
S.168  An Act establishing and regulating resort-style entertainment in the Commonwealth  Marc R. Pacheco   Accompanied by 
S.169  An Act establishing the Massachusetts pari-mutuel enhancement act  Marc R. Pacheco   Accompanied by 
S.170  An Act relative to gaming  Anthony W. Petruccelli   Accompanied by 
H.3110  An Act relative to gaming  Bradley H. Jones, Jr.   Accompanied by 
H.3111  An Act establishing expanded gaming in the Commonwealth   Bradley H. Jones, Jr.   Accompanied by 

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Bill Num. Title Sponsor Arrived Hearing Schedule
H.131  An Act Relative to Virtual Corporations  Tom Sannicandro    2/14/2011   
H.132  An Act to establish the office of clean technology and the clean technology commission   Frank I. Smizik    2/14/2011   
H.1038  An Act Relative to Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust Fund  Stephen L. DiNatale    2/16/2011   
H.1902  An Act establishing the Massachusetts opportunity rebuilding and expansion infrastructure program  Patricia A. Haddad    2/25/2011   
H.1903  An Act relative to the student entrepreneurial development and economic investment fund.  Bradley H. Jones, Jr.    2/25/2011   
H.2707  An Act reducing retainage on private construction projects  Susan Williams Gifford 
Thomas J. Calter 		 3/1/2011   
H.2708  An Act providing loans for waterfront development  Steven M. Walsh    3/1/2011   
S.149  An Act relative to improving the business climate of the Commonwealth  Steven A. Baddour    3/1/2011   
S.151  An Act clarifying chapter 111L - biotechnology   Cynthia S. Creem    3/1/2011   
S.152  An Act establishing the office of clean technology and the clean technology commission  James B. Eldridge    3/1/2011   
S.153  An Act promoting efficiency and transparency in economic development   James B. Eldridge    3/1/2011   
S.154  An Act relative to successor corporation asbestos-related liabilities  Barry R. Finegold    3/1/2011   
S.157  An Act to establish a sales tax holiday August 2012.  John Hart, Jr.    3/1/2011   
S.158  establishing a commission to enhance competitiveness in plastics manufacturing  Benjamin B. Downing    3/1/2011   
S.159  An Act relative to food produced from cloned animals.  Robert L. Hedlund    3/1/2011   
S.160  An Act relative to agricultural zoning  Brian A. Joyce    3/1/2011   
S.161  An Act relative to improving notice requirements for self storage  Michael O. Moore    3/1/2011   
S.162  An Act relative to the definition of fraud II  Michael O. Moore    3/1/2011   
S.163  An Act to promote economic development in Gateway Towns   Richard T. Moore    3/1/2011   
S.164  An Act relative to continuation of health insurance in the case of plant closings.   Marc R. Pacheco    3/1/2011   
S.165  An Act relative to plant relocation.  Marc R. Pacheco    3/1/2011   
S.167  An Act to clarify and enhance privacy protections for electronic health records  Marc R. Pacheco    3/1/2011   
S.171  An Act to increase research and development in emerging industries.  Bruce E. Tarr    3/1/2011   
S.172  An Act relative to jobs creation in the Commonwealth.  Bruce E. Tarr    3/1/2011   
S.173  An Act to provide for loans for waterfront development.  Bruce E. Tarr    3/1/2011   
S.174  An Act relative to the appointment of the secretary of Housing and Economic Development.  James T. Welch    3/1/2011   
S.1852  An Act further regulating certain municipal regulatory approvals.  Patricia D. Jehlen    3/2/2011   
H.3406  An Act prohibiting electronic devices for sweepstakes  Brian M. Ashe    5/2/2011   
H.25  An Act making amendments to the uniform commercial code covering general provisions, documents of title and secured transactions  Michael A. Costello    8/1/2011   
H.3710  An Act relative to Hamilton Development Corporation  Bradford Hill 
Bruce E. Tarr 		 9/30/2011   
H.3830  An Act to Improve the Innovative Infrastructure Investment Program   Jeffrey Sánchez    12/19/2011