MA H1789

Bill

To authorize the acquisition of land, the development and construction of an underground railroad, civil rights and black heritage museum and cultural center in Springfield

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/18/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the acquisition of land for the development and construction of an underground railroad and a civil rights and black heritage museum in the city of Springfield. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the acquisition of land and the development and construction of an underground railroad, civil rights, and black heritage museum and cultural center in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. The bill outlines the need for such a center to educate the public and serve as a resource for schools, colleges, and other organizations regarding the historical significance of the region's role in the Underground Railroad and civil rights movement. The bill also notes that the construction of this center will enhance regional tourism and help alleviate the lingering negative effects of slavery and discrimination in the area. The bill provides funding for the planning, financing, development, and construction of the center, and it defines key terms such as "project," "Mason Square," and "operator" in relation to the center's development and operation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Carlos González (D), Juana Matias (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1789

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1789
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1789.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1718	Authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey to the Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. certain parcels of land in the city of Springfield	Accompanied a study order, see H4683	Similar To
H2807	Relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect	No further action taken	Similar To
H3128	To direct the Office of Administration and Finance, as well as the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Massachusetts State Senate to study the feasibility of constructing a 21st Century Courthouse in Hampden County, located in the City of Springfield	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H3370	Relative to the Fort Devens Museum	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H3540	Relative to certain affordable housing in the south end section of the city of Boston	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 124 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
S1935	To study the feasibility of high-speed rail access between Springfield and Boston	Accompanied a new draft, see S2458	Similar To
S2674	Relative to the Springfield Technology Park	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 353 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To

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