An Act ensuring freedom to read in the Commonwealth
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2023 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 7/17/2023 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development |
| 7/20/2023 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/20/2023 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/8/2024 | House | Reporting date extended to Saturday June 1, 2024, pending concurrence |
| 4/11/2024 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2024 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday June 28, 2024, pending concurrence |
| 6/13/2024 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/2/2024 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2839 |
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