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MMTA ENews: August 11, 2006
BOSTON BOAT SHOW NEWS
GATE SHOW BILL SIGNED INTO LAW!
August 10, 2006
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MMTA is pleased to report that the highly-anticipated Gate Show Bill, HB 4493, which allows the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to hold gate shows like the boat show, was signed into law by the Governor today. All of your dedicated efforts in calling, emailing and contacting the Governor's office have paid off. MMTA is well on its way to having a boat show at the new convention center next year. We couldn't have done this without you!
We are very grateful to all of our members who took time away from a busy summer boating season to urge your elected officials to support HB 4493. It took constant effort from all corners of the marine industry; we are proud that our members reacted so swiftly to show support for HB 4493. Take a moment to congratulate yourself and every one of the people who helped support the push to make HB 4493 law. We have been told by the Governor's staff it was his desire to protect smaller Massachusetts businesses, like our members, which caused him to sign the bill.
MMTA owes a special thank you to the House and Senate members who stood up for MMTA and HB 4493 and spoke eloquently about the benefits of recreational boating, recognizing the importance of our contribution to the Commonwealth. We will publish a special thank you to them shortly.
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