An Act designating the first Wednesday in May as State Parks Day
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 5/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
No additional cosponsors.
| 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 15YYYYYY, the following section:-
AAAAAA. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first Wednesday in May as Massachusetts State Parks Day in recognition of the importance to promote, enhance and maintain the Commonwealth’s park land and recreational facilities, aiming to create a world class parks system, and recommend that the 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 15YYYYYY, the following section:- Section 15AAAAAAA. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first Wednesday in May as Massachusetts State Parks Day in recognition of the importance to promote, enhance and maintain the Commonwealth’s park land and recreational facilities, aiming to create a world class parks system, and recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.