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MA H1697

Establishing the first week in August as ice bucket challenge week


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/24/2017
Crossed Over
07/24/2017
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/01/2017

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition of Jerald A. Parisella, Joan B. Lovely and others for the annual issuance by the Governor of a proclamation setting apart first week in August as ice bucket challenge week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to establish the first week in August as "Ice Bucket Challenge Week" in Massachusetts. The bill would require the Governor to annually issue a proclamation setting aside the first week of August to honor the contributions of Pete Frates and all those who have participated in raising funds and awareness to battle Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. The bill aims to encourage the people of Massachusetts to observe this week in an appropriate manner.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 58 of the Acts of 2017 (on 08/01/2017)

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