MA H2779

Bill

MA H2779

Designating the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 2 of the General Laws by adding a new section that officially designates the song "Roadrunner," written and performed by Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers, as the Commonwealth's official rock song, a symbolic recognition of its cultural significance.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Robert Hedlund (R)*, David Linsky (D)*, Sean Garballey (D),

Last Action

Accompanied S1657 (on 10/29/2015)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2779

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2779
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2779
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2779.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1446	Requiring the inclusion of certain civil rights offense information in the statewide domestic violence recordkeeping system	Accompanied a study order, see H4706	Similar To
H1447	To adequately compensate career prosecutors	Accompanied a study order, see H4624	Similar To
H1448	Regulating fees for the registration of attorneys	Accompanied a study order, see H4624	Similar To
H222	Relative to clarification of the Massachusetts franchise law	Accompanied a study order, see H4578	Similar To
H900	To provide for tobacco cessation benefits	Accompanied a study order, see H4111	Similar To
S1657	Designating the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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