MA S1717

Bill

MA S1717

Relative to the observance of a Gold Star Wives Day and a Gold Star Mothers and Families Day

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
02/18/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the observance of a Gold Star Wives Day and a Gold Star Mothers and Families Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 6 of the General Laws to officially recognize two commemorative days: Gold Star Wives Day on April 5th and Gold Star Mothers and Families Day on the last Saturday in September. The bill also mandates that the Gold Star Flag, a symbol honoring the families of fallen service members, be flown over the State House on both of these designated days, adding these observances to existing state recognitions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (16)

Mike Rush (D)*, Jennifer Benson (D), Josh Cutler (D), David DeCoste (R), Sal DiDomenico (D), Stephen DiNatale (D), Kenneth Donnelly (D), Linda Forry (D), Thomas Kennedy (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Jason Lewis (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Mike Moore (D), Matt Muratore (R), James Timilty (D), Walter Timilty (D),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 12/28/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1717

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1717	04/16/2015
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1717.pdf	04/16/2015

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