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MA H3389
To authorize the acquisition of land, the development and construction of an underground railroad, civil rights and black heritage museum and cultural center in Springfield
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the acquisition of land, the development and construction of an underground railroad, civil rights and black heritage museum and cultural center in the city of Springfield. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the acquisition of land, the development, and construction of an underground railroad, civil rights, and black heritage museum and cultural center in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. The proposed museum and cultural center will be a 12,000-square-foot facility that will serve as an educational and resource center for the public, schools, colleges, and other organizations regarding the historical significance of this part of the Commonwealth to the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights Movement, and the role of African Americans in the development of Western Massachusetts. The bill also provides funding for the planning, financing, development, and construction of this new center, which is intended to enhance regional tourism, attract conferences and conventions, and generate an influx of people from outside the Commonwealth who would utilize the tourist facilities and related businesses in the region.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4830 (on 06/02/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3389 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3389.pdf |
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