SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1179        FILED ON: 1/19/2023

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 2077

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

John C. Velis

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act establishing 413 Day.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

 

John C. Velis

Hampden and Hampshire

 

Kelly W. Pease

4th Hampden

1/31/2023

Jacob R. Oliveira

Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester

3/13/2023

Joanne M. Comerford

Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester

9/5/2023


SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1179        FILED ON: 1/19/2023

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 2077

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2077) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to establish 413 Day.  State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

 

[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 2069 OF 2021-2022.]

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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An Act establishing 413 Day.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 6 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 15BBBBBB the following section:-

Section 15CCCCCC. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside April thirteenth as 413 Day, to promote tourism, economic development, and the unique culture of western Massachusetts and recommending that said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.