An Act establishing May as native plant month
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J25 | Favorable | 1 entries |
Chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 15ZZZZZZ the following section:-
AAAAAA. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the month of May as Native Plant Month, to increase public awareness of native plant species and to encourage community groups, schools and citizens to engage in activity that promotes conservation, restoration and appreciation of the plant species native to the Commonwealth and recommending that such day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 15ZZZZZZ the following section:- Section 15AAAAAAA. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the month of May as Native Plant Month, to increase public awareness of native plant species and to encourage community groups, schools and citizens to engage in activity that promotes conservation, restoration and appreciation of the plant species native to the Commonwealth and recommending that such day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.