SENATE DOCKET, NO. 778        FILED ON: 1/14/2025

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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:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 778        FILED ON: 1/14/2025

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 2077 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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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.