An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Gardner as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 7/23/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/23/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 7/20/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/9/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 6/11/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/8/2026 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 5/26/2026 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| H33 | Suspend Rules | — |
| J27 | Favorable | 1 entries |
| H52 | Place in OD | — |
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation project number 609108 for the construction of a bike path bridge over state highway route 140 that provides a crossing and links the existing bike path of the North Central Pathway in the City of Gardner, shall be designated and known as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge, in honor and recognition of former State Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall erect a suitable marker bearing the designation in compliance with the standards of the department.
This act shall take effect upon its passage.
SECTION 1. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation project number 609108 for the construction of a bike path bridge over state highway route 140 that provides a crossing and links the existing bike path of the North Central Pathway in the City of Gardner, shall be designated and known as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge, in honor and recognition of former State Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. SECTION 2. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall erect a suitable marker bearing the designation in compliance with the standards of the department. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.