An Act relative to designating a certain structure on the state house grounds as the Ranger Joanne Croken guard house
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5183↗ |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in 222 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222 and Virtual — Hearing location changed |
| 9/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| Cosponsor |
|---|
| Rodney M. Elliott |
| Steven Ultrino |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J25 | Accompanied | — |
The guard house located on the State House grounds at the corner of Bowdoin Street and Mount Vernon Street in the city of Boston shall be designated and known as the "Ranger Joanne Croken Guard House" in recognition of Department of Conservation and Recreation Ranger Joanne Croken's longtime service to the commonwealth and to the state capitol.
The superintendent of the Bureau of the State House is hereby authorized and directed, after consultation with the state house art commission as to size and content, to install and maintain a plaque on the exterior of the guard house bearing this designation.
SECTION 1. The guard house located on the State House grounds at the corner of Bowdoin Street and Mount Vernon Street in the city of Boston shall be designated and known as the "Ranger Joanne Croken Guard House" in recognition of Department of Conservation and Recreation Ranger Joanne Croken's longtime service to the commonwealth and to the state capitol. SECTION 2. The superintendent of the Bureau of the State House is hereby authorized and directed, after consultation with the state house art commission as to size and content, to install and maintain a plaque on the exterior of the guard house bearing this designation.