MA H1696

Bill

Promoting small business in Massachusetts

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton, a petition of Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the first Saturday and Sunday following Thanksgiving day as small business weekend. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 6 of the General Laws of Massachusetts to require the Governor to annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first Saturday and Sunday following Thanksgiving Day as "Small Business Weekend" and recommend that the weekend be observed by the people in an appropriate manner. The purpose of this bill is to promote small businesses in Massachusetts by designating a specific weekend for the public to celebrate and support local small businesses.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

David DeCoste (R), Geoffrey Diehl (R), James Dwyer (D), Leonard Mirra (R), Shaunna O'Connell (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4481 (on 05/10/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1696

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1696
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1696.pdf

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H1700	Relative to sleep deprivation avoidance and promotion of good sleeping practices	No further action taken	Similar To
H1713	Designating shaken baby syndrome awareness week	No further action taken	Similar To
H1714	Establishing school bus driver day	No further action taken	Similar To
H4481	State Administration and Regulatory Oversight	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
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