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MA S1895

MA S1895
Creating the official shellfish of the Commonwealth


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to make the quahog the official shellfish of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill makes the quahog, a type of edible clam, the official shellfish of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill amends the state's General Laws to add this new designation, which is a symbolic recognition of the quahog's cultural and economic importance in the state.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 07/30/2019)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1895 03/01/2019
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1895.pdf 03/01/2019
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