MA H3139

Bill

MA H3139

Recognizing Sikh Holidays

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Barber of Somerville, a petition of Patricia A. Duffy and Christine P. Barber for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of April as Sikh appreciation month and designate November 12 as world equality day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 6 of the General Laws of Massachusetts by adding a new section that requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation setting apart the month of April as Sikh Appreciation Month, in recognition of the significant contributions Sikhs have made to the Commonwealth and the United States. The bill also requires the Governor to designate November 12, the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, as "World Equality Day".

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Christine Barber (D)*, Pat Duffy (D)*, Jim Arciero (D), Carolyn Dykema (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4569 (on 04/04/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3139

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3139
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3139.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3101	Designating the last day of February as rare disease day in the Commonwealth	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 328 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To
H3102	Designating the month of October as adopt a shelter dog month	Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
H3191	Establishing an Indigenous Peoples Day	No further action taken	Similar To
H4569	Recognizing Sikh Appreciation Month	Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S2027	Establishing an Indigenous Peoples Day	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S2058	Designating the last day of February as rare disease day in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S2072	Relative to sleep deprivation avoidance and promotion of good sleeping practices	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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