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MA H1468
MA H1468Designating the Senator Bill Owens Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition of Christopher J. Worrell that the Center for African, Caribbean and Community Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston be designated as the Senator Bill Owens center. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to rename the Center for African, Caribbean & Community Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston to the Senator Bill Owens Center, honoring his service and dedication to the Commonwealth. The bill requires the Chancellor of UMass Boston, in consultation with the University's Board of Trustees, to create and maintain appropriate signage for the renamed center in accordance with university standards. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Department of Higher Education shall provide at least $250,000 in funding, subject to appropriation, to support the installation of markers and programming related to the center's renaming. The legislation aims to recognize Senator Bill Owens by officially changing the name of the center and providing resources to commemorate his contributions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1468 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1468.pdf |
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