MA H3698

Bill

MA H3698

Resolve establishing a Deborah Samson memorial commission

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
05/09/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to a suitable memorial to commemorate Deborah Sampson. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and report on a suitable memorial to be erected in the State House to commemorate Deborah Sampson, the official heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will promote public support and education on Deborah Sampson's importance during the War of Independence, identify a location for the memorial, and evaluate the resources available to erect and maintain it. The commission will consist of legislators, representatives from various veterans' organizations, and other members appointed by the Governor. The commission must submit a report with its findings and recommendations, including any necessary legislation, within 183 days of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (20)

Linda Campbell (D)*, Dave Vieira (R)*, Brian Ashe (D), Donnie Berthiaume (R), Julian Cyr (D), Colleen Garry (D), Brad Jones (R), Hannah Kane (R), Patrick Kearney (D), Kathy LaNatra (D), Jack Lewis (D), Joe McGonagle (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Brian Murray (D), Norm Orrall (R), Ted Philips (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Mike Soter (R), Tommy Vitolo (D), Steve Xiarhos (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4873 (on 06/15/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3698

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3698
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3698.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3396	Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and providing for a study relative to the potential implementation of a time limit for handicapped parking placard use in a metered spot	Accompanied a study order, see H5075	Similar To
H3688	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons to the commonwealth of Massachusetts	No further action taken	Similar To
H3700	Resolve in favor of a certain employee of the Monson Developmental Center	No further action taken	Similar To
H4873	Relative to veteran health, opportunity, notification, observance and respect	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1079	Resolve for a commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S2081	Resolve regarding revitalizing the right of free petition	Accompanied a study order, see S2620	Similar To
S2413	Resolve memorializing the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal	Accompanied a study order, see S2680	Similar To
S259	Resolve establishing a study of the gaming market in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a new draft, see S2728	Similar To

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