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MA H2658
MA H2658Relative to the annual observance of Massachusetts Women’s Defense Corps Remembrance Day
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/18/2018
01/18/2018
Crossed Over
05/10/2018
05/10/2018
Passed
05/17/2018
05/17/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/25/2018
05/25/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the annual observance of Massachusetts Women’s Defense Corps remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to establish April 2nd as the annual observance of Massachusetts Women's Defense Corps Remembrance Day. The bill recognizes the contributions of the approximately 18,000 women who volunteered during World War II to train and serve in various roles such as air raid wardens, drivers, communications personnel, canteen workers, medics, and emergency firefighters. The governor is required to issue a proclamation each year setting apart April 2nd for this observance and recommending that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Linda Campbell (D)*,
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Kate Hogan (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2018 (on 05/25/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2658 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2658.pdf |
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