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MA H4830
To study the development of an underground railroad, civil rights and black heritage museum and cultural center in Springfield
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Introduced
06/02/2022
06/02/2022
In Committee
07/26/2022
07/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
To study the development of an underground railroad, civil rights and black heritage museum and cultural center in Springfield
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Underground Railroad, Civil Rights, and Black Heritage Museum and Cultural Center Task Force to study the creation of a museum and cultural center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The task force will examine the history of slavery, the underground railroad, and the fight for civil rights in western Massachusetts, propose a location for the center, identify potential partner institutions, determine the cost and funding sources, and establish criteria for the center's operation. The task force will include representatives from the state legislature, the governor's office, the city of Springfield, and various cultural organizations. The task force is required to submit a report with its findings to the state legislature by July 31, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development (J)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H5096 (on 07/26/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4830 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4830.pdf |
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