Bill > S2195

This bill establishes a special commission to develop a master plan and program for restoring and preserving the Massachusetts State House and its grounds. The commission will include members from the state legislature, the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, the Boston Society for Architecture, and individuals with experience in historic preservation. The commission will be responsible for establishing policies related to the furnishings, maintenance, and use of the State House, as well as approving any historical commemorative additions and improvements. The commission will also create a tourism plan for the State House and provide a report with its findings and recommendations by January 2024.