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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
11/20/2017
11/20/2017
Crossed Over
01/25/2018
01/25/2018
Passed
01/29/2018
01/29/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition of Tackey Chan and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of May as Asian American Pacific Islander month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 6 of the General Laws to require the Governor to annually issue a proclamation setting apart the month of May as "Asian American Pacific Islander Month" in recognition of the significant contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to the Commonwealth and the United States. The bill also allows the Governor, after consulting with Asian American and Pacific Islander groups, to include in the proclamation any contributions he deems appropriate.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Bruce Ayers (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Rady Mom (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Byron Rushing (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Donald Wong (R),
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 19 of the Acts of 2018 (on 02/08/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3360 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3360.pdf |
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